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Using the instrument

Overview

T-Meter II Operation mode

Navigation 

buttons

Pick up & 

Stylus

USB Charging 

port

Traverse unit 

power button

Status 

LED

Display unit power 

/ Measure button

Colour 

Screen

‘Connected’ mode

‘Separated’ mode

Slides 

apart

Summary of Contents for T-Meter II

Page 1: ...User Guide English ...

Page 2: ...uide This isTaylor Hobson s User Guide for theT Meter II All the specifications in this document are correct at time of production and are subject to change Please contactTaylor Hobson for further information K505 600 ...

Page 3: ...ation 10 General system information 10 CE marking 11 Declaration of conformity 12 Environmental legislation 13 T Meter II dimensions 14 Quick start guide 16 Using the instrument 18 Overview 18 Function buttons 19 Device icons 20 Charging 21 Calibration 22 Factory reset 24 Error codes 25 ...

Page 4: ...vironment How it does it The hard wearing diamond stylus is drawn across the surface with a precision motorised traverse mechanism to ensure that the correct horizontal distance is travelled Vertical movement of the stylus is detected by a high quality piezo electric pick up as it travels across peaks and valleys which converts mechanical movement into electrical signals The electrical signal is d...

Page 5: ...to ensure the most accurate results are always being achieved UKAS calibration and testing Taylor Hobson provides full certification for artefacts and instruments in our purpose built ISO graded clean room UKAS facility Our UKAS laboratory is able to measure all of the parameters associated with surface texture including French German USA and Japanese derivatives Measurement Best capability Roughn...

Page 6: ...nit Separates Splits into a display unit and traverse unit via a slide and lock mechanism USB mini charging port Charge from mains or any standard USB charging port Rubberised moulding Enhanced durability and improved grip provides unbeatable protection in harsh environments Li Poly battery Most advanced rechargeable battery technology for unrivalled reliability and battery life Diamond stylus and...

Page 7: ...situ measurements Monitors surface texture on the concrete surface to achieve the right surface texture grade and correct concrete surface profile User friendly not user hostile TheT Meter II is as simple and easy to use as any SmartPhone Users have the advantage of the intuitive quick access navigation buttons and its crisp 2 4 daylight readable industrial colour LCD screen Bluetooth connectivity...

Page 8: ... Medium Polish B 2 40 65 50 up 800 Grit Low Polish B 3 30 40 20 up 400 Grit Honed Smooth C 1 25 and less N A 200 Grit Honed C 2 15 and less N A 100 Grit Ground C 3 5 and less N A 50 Grit HeavyTexture ISO 4287 CSDA ST115I Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute Ra Arithmetic mean deviation STG SurfaceTexture Grade CSP Concrete Surface Profile Ft Floorin...

Page 9: ...ight USB charger Code SC 10 Mini USB charger 5V 1A 110 240VAC 50 60 Hz with international adapters Hard transport case Code SA 55 Air and water tight case that provides theT Meter II with extra protection for safe storage and or transportation Calibration standard Code CS 20 For calibrating and checking theT Meter II instrument Ra 229 µin 5 81 µm Not supplied as standard withT Meter II ...

Page 10: ...on Process Automatic software calibration Standard Able to calibrate to ISO 4287 Roughness Standards Parameters ISO 4287 Ra CSDA ST115 STG ICRI CSP Ft Technical Data output On screen Up to 2 results per page along with profile graph Battery Charger Mini USB 5V 1A 110 240VAC 50 60 Hz Charging time 4 hours Power Battery life 10 000 measurements per charge Standby time 5 000 Hours InstantOn Max 5 sec...

Page 11: ...nstrument capability Pick up assembly Pick up type Piezoelectric Stylus type Diamond Radius 200 μin 5 μm Gauge Gauge force 200 mg Measurement type Skidded Filter Filter type Gaussian Filter cut off 0 03 in 0 8 mm Traverse Traverse length 0 2 in 5 mm Traverse Speed 0 08 in sec 2 mm sec Display Units μin Environmental physical Physical specifications Weight 0 4 Kg 14 oz Power source Li Poly recharga...

Page 12: ...12 English Declaration of conformity ...

Page 13: ...urces End users in the UK and Republic of Ireland As the manufacturer Taylor Hobson is responsible for the safe disposal of equipment at end of life Taylor Hobson are registered with the UK Environment Agency and have a unique Producer Registration Number WEE GK0048TZ Taylor Hobson are members of B2B Compliance membership number 5010601 who discharge our liabilities under the UK regulations Note t...

Page 14: ...nough to prevent movement in and out the roughness characteristics of the surface The stylus and the skid are independent in their height Z movement but move together in the measurement direction Surface deviations are recorded as the difference between the stylus and the skid movement in the Z direction The skid will act as a mechanical filter taking out much of the general form of the surface Al...

Page 15: ...e tip during use Suitability It acts as a filter to remove the highest surface frequencies that are more reliably measured in a controlled environment OtherTaylor Hobson instruments use a stylus with a tip radius of 80 μin 2 μm This smaller radius coupled with an inductive gauge head having low contact force enables analysis of even the smallest surface imperfections 9 2 8 5 5 4 3 5 7 0 1 0 5 4 5 ...

Page 16: ...16 English Quick start guide 2 1 3 2 1 3 ...

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Page 18: ...strument Overview T Meter II Operation mode Navigation buttons Pick up Stylus USB Charging port Traverse unit power button Status LED Display unit power Measure button Colour Screen Connected mode Separated mode Slides apart ...

Page 19: ...r Both the display unit and traverse unit will need to be powered On individually There is no specific order of preference Hold the red power button for 3 seconds or more to switch On Off Measure Press the red button on the display unit to take a measurement Connected mode Storage Charging mode Slides apart ...

Page 20: ... unit power button is pressed Hold the red power button for 3 seconds or more to switch On Off Measure Press the red button on the display unit to take a measurement Device icons Page down Connectivity status Calibration menu Measurement parameters Measurement profile graph Page tabs Battery level Charging indication Measurement results ...

Page 21: ...when powered up The measure button is disabled Traverse unit flashes Red LED and will not accept measure command Display and traverse units power down after 10 seconds of being switched On Neither of the units will power up Note The T Meter II uses the latest Lithium Polymer battery technology As with any other Lithium Polymer based device leaving the T Meter II at a critically low battery level f...

Page 22: ...calibration screen In the calibration screen the default or last saved calibration Ra value will be displayed To change this calibration value press the settings icon Then use the up and down buttons to adjust the calibration Ra value to the desired number The Ra value should be set to 229 µin when using the reference calibration standard provided with the instrument Press the back button to accep...

Page 23: ...The measured Ra value will be displayed at the end of the measurement To accept and complete the calibration press the tick button At any time press the cross x button to exit the calibration menu If the calibration error is more than 10 then a warning is shown To complete and accept the calibration press this icon Calibration complete Calibration complete ...

Page 24: ...ctory reset or the cross x button to exit and return to the main results screen Press the back arrow at any time to exit and return to the results screen In the factory reset menu the battery percentages of both the display unit and the traverse unit will be displayed along with their Bluetooth address The factory reset function works only when theT Meter II is paired either via Bluetooth or in co...

Page 25: ...fault settings E5 Traverse unit battery monitor failed to respond E6 Display unit battery monitor failed to respond E7 Display unit reset to default settings E8 Failed to store display unit configuration data If any of the above errors are observed press the back button to clear the error and continue If the errors persist please contactTaylor Hobson Help Desk Thhelp ametek com Note Example of err...

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