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TQC AUTOMATIC CUPPING TEST 

SP4300 

 

 
 

IMPORTANT! 

Before taking this instrument in use we strongly  
advise you to read this manual carefully. 

 
 

 

 
 

Operating Instructions for the 
 

AUTOMATIC CUPPING TEST  
MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED 

 

 

 

 
 

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Summary of Contents for SP4300

Page 1: ...C CUPPING TEST SP4300 IMPORTANT Before taking this instrument in use we strongly advise you to read this manual carefully Operating Instructions for the AUTOMATIC CUPPING TEST MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLE...

Page 2: ...ints of Special Danger 5 2 6 Care Maintenance Repairs 6 3 Transport and Storage 6 3 1 Packing 6 3 2 User Check on Receipt 6 3 3 Reporting Transport Damage and Documentation 6 3 4 Storage and Protectiv...

Page 3: ...8 5 INSTRUMENT SETUP 11 8 6 INSTRUMENT SETUP INDENTER SPEED 12 8 7 INSTRUMENT SETUP DEPTH SIGNAL 12 8 8 INSTRUMENT SETUP SETUP TIME DATE 12 8 9 INTRUMENT SETUP UNITS 12 8 10 INSTRUMENT SETUP ACOUSTIC...

Page 4: ...he warnings in this manual should have been read and understood acknowledged as evidenced by their signature 1 4 Dangers This instrument has been designed and constructed in accordance with state of t...

Page 5: ...ndition In case of danger the instrument has to be switched off by means of the emergency button on the front of the instrument Then eliminate danger 2 3 Training of Personnel Anyone who operates the...

Page 6: ...o take the loading and meet the safety requirements 2 8 Cleaning of the Instrument and Disposal of Materials When in use it is not always possible to avoid some spill of paint on the work surface Try...

Page 7: ...kness steel max 0 8 mm Max panel thickness aluminium max 1 2 mm 4 4 Dimensions and Weight Depth 450 mm Width 350 mm Height 600 mm Net weight approx 31 kg 4 5 Basic Unit Power Supply 115 230 V 50 60 Hz...

Page 8: ...y cable and may only be connected to plug sockets with earth connection complying with the safety regulations Before connecting the instrument check whether the supply voltage specified in the indicat...

Page 9: ...e 3 Emergency button 4 Acoustic alarm Buzzer 5 Levelling supports 6 Panel clamp with LED ring 7 Brake and lock for Sample holder 8 Mains connection 9 Microscope support rod 10 Calibration plate holder...

Page 10: ...clamp The sample panels are clamped by means of the red handle This handle is moved backwards to release the panel and to the front to fix the panel 7 5 Moving the Sample holder The sample holder is l...

Page 11: ...urn to its base position after the set depth is reached When used on substrates that are elastic or tend to want to recover to their initial shape the Auto return option is best turned off 8 4 LIGHT S...

Page 12: ...the visual a change in light intensity 8 8 INSTRUMENT SETUP SETUP TIME DATE The TQC Automatic Cupping Test contains a real time clock to store the time and date with each calibration Also the time an...

Page 13: ...into the panel slot until the stoppers at the TQC logo side When the reference board is inserted lock it in place with the panel clamp handle Select confirm to verify that the reference board is in pl...

Page 14: ...t the camera on the panel you are planning to do your tests on The thickness of a panel and coating will influence your focus Select back for the indenter to move back to their base position In the ba...

Page 15: ...he sample placement steps are the same as during the preset test In this case only the jog shuttle needs to be selected ro run and needs to be hold Releasing the jog shuttle will stop the indenter fro...

Page 16: ...isposal of materials used in the operation of the instrument or for auxiliary functions and exchanged items should be dealt with safely and in a manner that will not harm the environment Follow the lo...

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