MITECH MH600, User Manual

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CONTENTS
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features of the instrument ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Standards and regulations applied ........................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Operating conditions ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Application examples .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.6 Scope of delivery ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Product Feature .................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Structure feature .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Impact device D ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Other impact devices .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Leeb rebound principle for hardness testing .......................................................................................... 6
2.5 Screen display ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.6 Keypad .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Measuring conditions .................................................................................................................................. 8
3 Startup
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3.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Connecting the instruments ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Starting the instrument ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Configuration of the standby settings ...................................................................................................... 9
4 Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Test settings ............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.1 Impact device setting ............................................................................................................................ 10
4.1.2 Impact direction setting ......................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.3 Material setting ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.4 Hardness scale setting ......................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.5 Hardness/Strength setting .................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.6 Average times setting ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.1.7 Tolerance limit setting ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Memory manager ...................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Base calibration (Impact device calibration) ......................................................................................... 13
4.4 Multi-point calibration ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 System configuration ................................................................................................................................ 15
4.6 HLX conversion function .......................................................................................................................... 17
4.7 Product information ................................................................................................................................... 17
4.8 Replace the batteries ............................................................................................................................... 18
4.9 Communication .......................................................................................................................................... 18
5 Operation .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 Preparation of the sample ....................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1 Weight and thickness of the test piece .............................................................................................. 18
5.1.2 Coupling .................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.1.3 Surface curvature of the test piece ..................................................................................................... 20
5.2 Triggering the impact ................................................................................................................................ 20
5.3 Conversion Deviations ............................................................................................................................. 21
6 Fault and Troubleshooting
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7 Maintenance, storage and care ...................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 Performance check (before each use) .................................................................................................. 22
7.1.1 The main unit .......................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1.2 Mechanical and electronic checks ...................................................................................................... 23
7.2 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 23
7.3 Transport and storage conditions ........................................................................................................... 23
7.4 Cleaning (after each use) ........................................................................................................................ 24
7.5 Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.6 Tips on safety ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Table 1 ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
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