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Structure and function Keys
The PCE-1000N measures the indentation hardness by pressing a specific pressure pin with a
specific pressure into the surface of the sample. The hardness is calculated via the indentation
depth. The device uses the following formula:
HBa=100-h/0.0076
HBa
Barcol hardness value
H
indentation depth (mm)
0.0076
indentation depth at 1 Barcol
2-1 housing screws
2-2 high end calibration button
2-3 low end calibration button
2-4 spring tube
2-5 lower spindle spring
2-6 pressure pin
2-7 main spindle adjusting screw
2-8 upper spindle
2-9 upper spindle spring
2-10 lever
2-11 supporting feet
2-12 lower spindle connecting screw
2-13 shield ring
2-14 display
2-15 average/minus button
2-16 hardness scale
2-17 power/menu button
2-18 max/plus button
