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2.3  Rechargeable batteries

WARNING!
Risk of injury in the event of improper use of

rechargeable batteries!
In the event of improper use of rechargeable

batteries, there is a risk that they will explode,

or that substances harmful to health could

escape that can cause burns in the event of

contact with skin, acute toxicity in the event of

ingestion, or blinding in the event of contact

with the eyes.
– To recharge the rechargeable batteries, con-

nect the ChronoMaster Air to the charger

provided, or to a PC.

– The rechargeable batteries can remain in the

ChronoMaster Air when being recharged

from a PC or laptop.

– Never short circuit the contacts (positive or

negative terminal) of the rechargeable bat-

teries.

2.4  Intended use

The ChronoMaster/ChronoMaster Air precision measuring

device is intended solely for measuring mechanical watches to

determine the rate deviation, amplitude and beat errors.
The device can test watches of any size due to the clamping

jaw.
The intended use includes compliance with all the information

in this document.

Any use beyond or other than the intended use shall be con-

sidered misuse.

NOTICE!
Material damage due to misuse!
Misuse of the device can result in material

damage.
– Never immerse the device in water or other

liquids. Keep the device away from rain and

wet conditions at all times.

– Never clamp any objects other than watches

or watch movements on the device.

For ChronoMaster Air only

Misuse

 

  

 

24.03.2021

Precision measuring device ChronoMaster / ChronoMaster Air

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Содержание ChronoMaster

Страница 1: ...Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air Read the instructions prior to performing any task ...

Страница 2: ... Witschi Electronic AG Witschi Electronic AG Bahnhofstrasse 26 3294 Büren a A Switzerland Telephone 41 32 352 05 00 Fax 41 32 351 32 92 Email welcome witschi com Internet www witschi com 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 2 ...

Страница 3: ...the area in which the device is used apply Illustrations in this document help provide a basic under standing and may deviate from the actual design The content of this document is protected by copyright Its use is permitted within the context of device use No other use is permitted without the written approval of Witschi Electronic AG Your point of sale can provide you with technical information ...

Страница 4: ...signing the device to a channel 25 3 6 Charging the rechargeable batteries Chrono Master Air only 28 4 Performing a measurement 29 4 1 Configuring measurement settings 29 4 2 Positioning the watch and starting a measure ment automatically 29 4 3 Controlling the measurement using control keys 33 4 4 Monitoring and configuring the measurement 34 5 Device transport and storage 35 5 1 Device shutdown ...

Страница 5: ... 42 8 2 Rechargeable battery disposal ChronoMaster Air only 42 9 Index 43 Appendix 46 A Declaration of conformity 47 B Declaration of conformity for ChronoMaster Air 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 5 ...

Страница 6: ...t automatically on page 29 4 USB cable for connecting the device to the PC or tablet computer Ä Chapter 3 4 Connecting the device on page 24 5 Switching screw for setting the device for right handers or left handers 6 Control keys for frequently used functions selecting the previous program or the next pro gram restart and start stop Ä Chapter 4 3 Controlling the measurement using control keys on ...

Страница 7: ...rs in a range from 3 600 to 72 000 A h is possible as an alternative Watches can be tested in the 6 main testing positions in 4 ver tical intermediate positions and in 2 special positions The position is identified automatically Using different measuring modes watches can be tested with the following escapements Swiss lever escapement Cylinder escapement Duplex escapement Chronometer escapement Co...

Страница 8: ...ect the device to the PC or tablet computer The measurements are controlled using the corre sponding Chronoscope Service display software The Chronoscope Service display software allows you to choose between the Diagram and Vario display modes for both versions In addition the Trace Sequence Polar Scope 1 and Scope 2 display modes are included with the ChronoMaster PRO version The ChronoMaster Air...

Страница 9: ...te Warranty information Dust cover 4 Eneloop AAA rechargeable batteries with charger Chro noMaster Air only USB C cable 1 m and charger ChronoMaster Air only 1 3 Software The measurements are controlled using the Chronoscope Service display software It is provided on the supplied USB flash drive Information on the display software Information on installation and operation of the display software i...

Страница 10: ...u can find out the escapement type of the watch for testing by consulting the watch man ufacturer Information in the software manual Further information on the measuring modes can be found in the corresponding software manual The Chronoscope Service display software provides two possible display modes for the ChronoMaster and Chrono Master PRO versions Continuous diagram recording Vario The follow...

Страница 11: ...device is recom mended in the event of an extended period of downtime 1 6 Bluetooth connection ChronoMaster Air only Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue tooth SIG Inc The Bluetooth connection generally has a range of several metres The range is affected by many different factors To ensure that a measurement can be performed without inter ruptions placing the ChronoMaster Air as close as po...

Страница 12: ...evice Type no ChronoMaster 13 3210 ChronoMaster Air 13 3310 TCXO quartz high frequency quartz time base Stability 0 08 s d Ageing 1st year 0 03 s d Function Measuring range Resolution Precision Comments Rate deviation 999 s d 1 0 s d 0 1 s d or 0 01 s d can be selected 0 1 s d Numerical display in s d Amplitude 70 to 360 1 or 0 1 can be selected 0 4 Numerical display in degrees Lift angle adjustab...

Страница 13: ...gy Bluetooth Low Energy 4 2 Bluetooth module CYBLE 2220 05 00 Output 18 to 3 dBm Range depending on placement 2 3 m Module ID FCC ID WAP2005 IC ID 7922A 2005 Frequency 2 4 GHz Data Value Unit Brand Panasonic Type Eneloop AAA Technology Nickel metal hybrid NiMh Capacity 750 mAh Charging time 4 5 hours Device autonomy 20 hours Data Value Unit Width 130 mm Communication interfaces Bluetooth connectio...

Страница 14: ...e device status Device status LED display Meaning The slide switch is in the ON position Chrono Master Air only Lights up in green approx 3 sec onds after switching on Rechargeable battery charge suffi cient Lights up in red approx 3 sec onds after switching on Rechargeable battery charge not sufficient ChronoMaster Air is not connected by Bluetooth Flashes in blue Bluetooth is in advertising mode...

Страница 15: ...of the rechargeable batteries is low 10 From this moment on only approx 1 hour of ChronoMaster Air operation remains Device is performing measurement Flashes in yellow Display of the beat noises of the watch placed on the device 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 15 ...

Страница 16: ...dous situation that can entail material damage if not avoided ENVIRONMENT This combination of symbol and signal word indicates possible hazards to the environment This symbol draws your attention to useful tips and recommendations and to information that helps ensure efficient and trouble free opera tion The following labels are used in this document to draw atten tion to instructions results list...

Страница 17: ...ime before using the device NOTICE Material damage due to opening the housing Opening the housing causes a risk of damaging components inside the device or damaging the housing itself Never open the housing of your own accord In the event of malfunctions or problems that cannot be solved using the operation manual contact Customer Service Ä Cus tomer Service on page 3 NOTICE Material damage due to...

Страница 18: ...ive or negative terminal of the rechargeable bat teries 2 4 Intended use The ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air precision measuring device is intended solely for measuring mechanical watches to determine the rate deviation amplitude and beat errors The device can test watches of any size due to the clamping jaw The intended use includes compliance with all the information in this document Any use beyon...

Страница 19: ...his document are complied with The owner shall ensure that the service intervals for the components are complied with 2 6 Personnel qualifications This document stipulates the following qualifications for the operator Customer Service Certain work may only be performed by Customer Service Customer Service personnel have been trained extensively for all work performed on measuring devices Work that...

Страница 20: ...he delivery 2 Make a note of the scope of damage on the carrier s delivery note 3 Lodge a complaint Claims for damages can only be made within the applicable claim periods Lodge a complaint for any damage as soon as it is identified Claims for damages can only be made within the applicable claim periods 1 Take the device out of its packaging 2 Keep the original packaging for any later transport or...

Страница 21: ...device in a low noise environ ment Do no set up the device in the direct prox imity of electromagnetic radiation e g as caused by mobile telephones NOTICE Risk of material damage due to unsuitable location There is a risk of a short circuit or of damage to the device electronics if the following require ments for the location are not complied with Install the USB cable so that it cannot be damaged...

Страница 22: ...red for the PC or tablet computer Further information on the software is to be found in the corresponding software manual Personnel n Operator 1 Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port of the PC or tablet computer 2 Open the directory of the USB flash drive on the PC or tablet computer 3 Run the installation file cs_setup exe as the administrator 4 Select the installation directory for the sof...

Страница 23: ...sful installation the software can be started Software updates Information on potential software updates is provided on the manufacturer s website Fig 4 Installing the software 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 23 ...

Страница 24: ... USB plug of the USB cable Fig 6 1 into the USB port of the PC or tablet computer Fig 6 2 Fig 6 Connecting the device to the PC or laptop ð The device is connected to the PC or tablet com puter The device is identified by the display software and executed there Fig 7 Fig 7 Identification of the device by the display software Fig 5 Starting Chronoscope Service 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ...

Страница 25: ...puter by a USB connection If several devices are connected the assignment of the devices on channel 1 and 2 may change under certain circumstances Manual mode is recommended if two chan nels are being used or if at least one device is to be connected to the PC or tablet computer using the Bluetooth interface Personnel n Operator Prerequisites The Chronoscope Service display software is installed o...

Страница 26: ...cted by USB Personnel n Operator Prerequisite The Chronoscope Service display software is installed on the PC or tablet computer 1 Click the configuration symbol 2 Click the Yes button in the Configuration dialog window Configuring the device in manual mode 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 26 ...

Страница 27: ...h ð USB The channel is only assigned to the device selected if it is connected to the PC or tablet computer by a USB cable Bluetooth The channel is only assigned to the device selected using a Bluetooth connection regardless of whether there is a USB connection The USB connection is then only used to charge the rechargeable batteries Auto The device selected is assigned either by using a USB or a ...

Страница 28: ...ched on with the corresponding connec tion 3 6 Charging the rechargeable batteries ChronoMaster Air only The rechargeable batteries are partly charged upon delivery and are already installed in the device Use the USB cable or the battery charger provided to connect the ChronoMaster Air to a power supply for approx 4 hours Depending on the application the runtime of the rechargeable batteries total...

Страница 29: ...s It is also possible for you to create your own programs with frequently used measurement settings Information in the software manual Information on selecting and setting the pro grams is to be found in the corresponding soft ware manual 4 2 Positioning the watch and starting a measurement automatically NOTICE Distortion of measurement results There is a risk of the distortion of measurement resu...

Страница 30: ...puter The Chronoscope Service display software has been started 1 Pull the clamping jaw Fig 10 1 outwards and hold it 2 Place the crown of the watch or cup on the clamping area so that it is positioned up against the signal sensor Fig 11 1 Fig 12 1 Long term measurements Chrono Master Air only Clamping the complete watch or watch movement with cup Fig 10 Tightening the clamping jaws Fig 11 Clampin...

Страница 31: ...lly Fig 14 Alternatively the measurement can be started using the Restart button in the display software Information in the software manual Information on the measuring process and on controlling the measurement is to be found in the corresponding software manual Fig 12 Clamping the watch move ment with cup Fig 13 Releasing the clamping jaw Fig 14 The measuring process starts automatically 24 03 2...

Страница 32: ...6 1 3 Carefully guide the clamping jaw Fig 17 1 to the watch movement ð The watch movement without housing is clamped The LED on the device Fig 17 2 flashes at the same frequency as the watch beats The measuring process starts automatically Fig 18 Alternatively the measurement can be started using the Restart button in the display software Clamping the watch movement without housing Fig 15 Tighten...

Страница 33: ...he following functions are assigned to the control keys No Function 1 Program selection select next lower program 2 Program selection select next higher program 3 Restart current measurement 4 Pause continue current measurement Information in the software manual Information on the individual functions can be found in the corresponding software manual Fig 18 The measuring process starts automatical...

Страница 34: ... the measurement results Setting the signal strength Pausing and resuming the measurement Printing the measurement results Creating screenshots Restarting a measurement Information in the software manual Information on monitoring and configuring the measurements is to be found in the corre sponding software manual 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 34 ...

Страница 35: ...er Air only move the slide switch to the OFF position 5 2 Device transport and storage NOTICE Risk of material damage due to improper trans port In the event of improper transport the device may fall or topple This can cause significant material damage Transport the device in its original packaging only Always transport packages upright and never throw them Only transport the device when it is shu...

Страница 36: ...o any aggressive media Protect the device from sunlight Protect the device from mechanical vibra tions Store the device at a temperature between 20 C and 70 C Store the device at a relative humidity of between 10 and 80 non condensing Prerequisite The device has been shut down Ä Chapter 5 1 Device shutdown on page 35 1 Pack the device in its original packaging 2 Transport and or store the device I...

Страница 37: ...Master Air only When the runtime of the rechargeable batteries decreases this is due to ageing of the rechargeable batteries that are installed The ChronoMaster Air features a design that allows the operator to replace the rechargeable batteries Ensure that the rechargeable batteries are replaced correctly Do not replace rechargeable batteries with primary batteries non rechargeable bat teries Do ...

Страница 38: ...ali brating the charge status display is recommended To do so the new rechargeable batteries in the ChronoMaster Air must be discharged completely and then be recharged again After completion of the discharge charge phase the calibration is complete and the charge status display provides reliable values Personnel n Operator Prerequisite New rechargeable batteries have been inserted 1 Switch on the...

Страница 39: ...tenance work Personnel Daily Clean the device with a microfibre cloth Operator Annually Have the device calibrated Customer Service Regular calibration of the device ensures that measurement results are reliable We recommend having the device calibrated and its functionality checked once a year Calibration instruction Fig 22 Calibration label 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster Chro...

Страница 40: ... 1 Device shutdown on page 35 2 Contact Customer Service Ä Customer Service on page 3 7 3 Troubleshooting Fault description Cause Remedy Implausible measurement result The watch or watch movement is not posi tioned correctly Re position the watch or watch movement Ä Chapter 4 2 Positioning the watch and starting a measurement automatically on page 29 Diagram with interference Signal setting too st...

Страница 41: ...he selection window for channel assignment and open it again Ensure that the device is connected to the right PC or tablet computer The Bluetooth connection is interrupted Chrono Master Air only Unstable Bluetooth connection Place the ChronoMaster Air closer to the PC or tablet computer Use the external Bluetooth dongle Laird item no JB15 BT851 for a more stable connection The capacity of the rech...

Страница 42: ... contact your local authority or a spe cialist waste disposal company 8 2 Rechargeable battery disposal ChronoMaster Air only Rechargeable batteries can contain substances that can be recycled and or substances that are hazardous to health and the environment ENVIRONMENT Incorrect disposal poses an environmental hazard The device contains electrical and electronic components Incorrect disposal may...

Страница 43: ...42 Delivery 20 Demo token 7 Device Channel assignment 25 cleaning 37 commissioning 20 Configuration 25 connecting 24 disposal 42 LED display 14 maintenance 37 Measuring options 7 Overview 6 shutdown 35 storage 35 transport 35 unpacking 20 Versions 7 Dimensions and weight 13 Display mode 10 Display software 9 Error messages 40 installing 22 Disposal 42 Distortion of measurement results 21 29 Docume...

Страница 44: ...14 Operator 19 Original packaging 20 35 36 Owner 19 Owner s obligations 19 P Personnel qualifications 19 Power supply 17 PRO version 7 Product description 6 Program 29 Program selection 29 R Rate deviation 12 Rechargeable batteries 13 charging 11 28 disposal 42 Recalibrating the charge status display 38 replacing 37 Repairing damage 40 Requirements for PC or tablet computer 14 for the location 21 ...

Страница 45: ...table location 21 USB cable 6 connecting 24 USB flash drive 9 USB port 13 V Versions 7 W Watch clamping 29 positioning 29 Watch movement clamping 29 positioning 29 Watch movement without housing clamping 32 positioning 32 Witschi Token Installer 7 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 45 ...

Страница 46: ...Appendix 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 46 ...

Страница 47: ...A Declaration of conformity 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 47 ...

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Страница 49: ...B Declaration of conformity for ChronoMaster Air 24 03 2021 Precision measuring device ChronoMaster ChronoMaster Air 49 ...

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