Operating Instructions FSC1/7, FSC1000 PReliminary
Layer thickness measuring device for insulators on metal and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Königbacher Strasse 15 94496 Ortenburg/Germany Phone +49 (0) 8542/168-0 Fax +49 (0) 8542/168-90 email info@micro-epsilon.com www.micro-epsilon.
Contents 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2. 2.1 2.2 3. 3.1 3.2 4. 4.1 4.2 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 FSC1/7, FSC1000 Safety................................................................................................. 5 Symbols Used.................................................................................................... 5 Warnings............................................................................................................. 5 Notes on CE Marking.......................
5.8 5.9 Measurement Data........................................................................................... 29 5.8.1 General info..................................................................................... 29 5.8.2 Displaying Measurement Data........................................................ 30 5.8.3 Managing Measurement Data......................................................... 31 5.8.4 Saving/Exporting Measurement Data.............................................
Safety 1. Safety System operation assumes knowledge of the operating instructions. 1.1 Symbols Used The following symbols are used in these operating instructions. Indicates a situation that may result in property damage if not avoided. Indicates a user action. i Indicates a tip for users. Measurement Indicates hardware or a software button/menu. 1.2 Warnings Avoid shocks and impacts to the sensor.
Safety 1.3 Notes on CE Marking The following apply to the FSC1/7 and FSC1000: -- EU Directive 2014/35/EU -- EU Directive 2014/30/EU -- EU Directive 2011/65/EU, “RoHS” Category 9 Products which carry the CE mark satisfy the requirements of the EU directives cited and the European harmonized standards (EN) listed therein. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available to the responsible authorities according to EU Directive, article 10, at: MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co.
Safety If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radi
Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Structure, Functional Principle The FSC1/7 and the FSC1000 are suitable for thickness measurements of dielectric layers on -- CFRP, -- CFRP with lightning protection, -- metals -- and conductive or weakly conducting materials. The device includes a sensor (handheld module) and a controller (control and display module). The system operates based on microwaves. No coupling medium is required. One measurement takes less than 2 seconds. Fig. 1 Sensor FSC1/7, FSC1000 Fig.
Overview 2.2 FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Technical Data Model Measuring range Linearity1 Repeatability Contact time Resolution of the display Active measuring area £ ±3 μm £ ±5 μm 2 £ 4 μm < 2 sec. for surface temperatures < 40 °C < 3 sec for surface temperatures 41 ... 65 °C 1 µm or 0.01 mils approx.
Delivery 3. Delivery 3.1 Unpacking, Included in Delivery 1 Sensor including hand strap 1 Controller including shoulder strap 1 Exchangeable battery 1 Charger 1 Sensor cable with push-pill latching mechanism 1 Box with calibration foils 1 Operating instructions and test certificate 1 Carry case Carefully remove the components of the measuring system from the packaging and ensure that the goods are forwarded in such a way that no damage can occur.
Initial Operation 4. Initial Operation 4.1 Dimensional Drawings 68 (2.68) 123 (4.84) 54 (2.13) 48 (1.89) Fig.
Initial Operation 128 (5.04) 238 (9.37) 230 (9.06) 43 (1.96) Fig.
Initial Operation 4.2 i Battery Pack Connect the battery to the controller with the contacts on the upper side, see Fig. 5. Charge the battery before initial operation. The battery must not be charged during measurements. Switch the controller off as defined before replacing the battery. Replacing the battery: Press the latching mechanism on the battery together and pull it out. Charging the battery: Connect the battery to the charger. The LED of the charger signalizes the charging process. Fig.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5. FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.1 Switch-on Phase, Warm-up To prevent temperature and/or drift effects, which can lead to incorrect measurement results, proceed as follows: Switch on the controller. The ON LED in the upper right corner will light up. i Connect the sensor with sensor cable to the Sensor connection on the upper side of the controller.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.3 Measuring Program Start After switching-on, the controller displays the start page, see Fig. 8. Fig. 8 Controller start screen Fig. 9 No sensor connection The connection to the sensor is established when the sensor’s serial number is displayed at the bottom of the screen, see Fig. 8. The device is ready for operation. If a connection to the sensor cannot be established, this is reported, see Fig. 9. If the connection to the sensor is interrupted, e.g.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.4 Setup, Parameters In the Setup menu, see Fig. 10, settings can be configured via the pull-down menus. Measurement unit µm / mils Buzzer output On / Off Date/Time Trigger FSC1/7, FSC1000 An audible signal indicates successful/unsuccessful measurement. Time in the format hh:mm:ss Date in the format YYYY-MM-DD Settings for triggering the measurement. Button: Start measurement by pressing the button on the sensor.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation Gray highlighted fields allow for a selection. Fig.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.5 Adjustment of the Measuring System 5.5.1 General The Cal (calibration) menu makes it possible to load, manage and create adjustments. Fig. 11 Cal (calibration) menu Load Calibration Select and start existing adjustment table. Manage Calibrations Manage, delete existing adjustment tables. New Calibration Create new adjustment table. The measuring system can be calibrated on various substrate materials.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.5.2 Load Adjustment Table Switch to the Load Calibration menu. Fig. 12 Data set selection Fig. 13 Data set details Select the desired file and confirm with the Load button. Once an adjustment is loaded, a window will appear with the basic information regarding the adjustment, see Fig. 13. After the Ok button is pressed, the window will close and the measuring mode will be activated.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.5.3 Managing Adjustment Tables You can manage existing data sets in the Manage Calibration submenu. Possible options: -- Del Deletes the selected data set -- Load Loads the selected data set -- ESC Back to measuring mode Fig.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.5.4 i Performing an Adjustment Only use undamaged calibration foils. Contamination, bends or damage within the black circle will lead to incorrect results. Only use the foil within the black circle for the adjustment.1 Foils are also available with a certificate. It is not possible to certify, or recertify, the foils after the fact. Switch to the New Calibration menu. The adjustment can be started when Ready is displayed in the status window. Fig.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation Depending on the setup configuration, press the button on the sensor or keys 1 to 3 on the controller. The measurement will start appr. 300 ms after you release the button. Then enter the thickness of the calibration foil in the Thickness field in micrometers as an integer. Fig. 16 Indicate the thickness of calibration foil 1 i Select the distance between the support points in a range of max. 100 to 150 µm over the entire measuring range.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation Carry out this sequence with as many calibration foils as necessary and use the same position on the substrate to the extent possible. Stack the calibration foils if necessary. If information was entered for the parameters Measure count, Measure delay and Max delta in the setup, these settings will also be used for the adjustment.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation Press the OK button to save and end the adjustment. Use the Remove button to remove a support point during an adjustment. Fig. 19 List of support points during an adjustment You can change a selected support point using the Edit button. Use the ESC button to cancel an adjustment series; the system will return to measuring mode. Use the OK button to end an adjustment series. To test the support points created, trigger the measurement by pushing the Test Value button. Fig.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation Then compare the result with the thickness value entered of the adjustment foil used. If the comparison result reveals an impermissible deviation, delete the support point and recreate it, see Fig. 19. Fig. 21 Test result Use the Save Calibration Data field to assign a name to the adjustment data set. Then press Save. Fig. 22 Name assignment for an adjustment Once the submenu “Manage calibration” has been exited, the system will return to measuring mode.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.6 Performing a Measurement Load the adjustment data set suitable for the measurement/measurement object, see Chap. 5.5.2. The system will start the measuring mode. To measure the thickness, place the sensor on the component, avoid vibrations/tilting and trigger the measurement. Depending on the setup configuration, press the button on the sensor or keys 1 to 3 on the controller. The measurement will start 300 ms after you release the measuring button. Fig.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation Measuring range -30 µm Adjustment range +30 µm 0% 100 % Fig. 25 Measuring range limits If the measured thickness values are outside the adjusted measuring range, the system will generate the message Out of range. Fig. 26 Message, if the measured thickness values are outside the adjusted measuring range If the individual measurements have a deviation that is greater than the default (Setup > Max Delta menu), the measurement was not successful.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation Fig. 28 Creating a comment (left), excerpt from the measurement data file (right) 5.7 Statistics In order to analyze the measurement data, the mean value and the standard deviation are determined for the measured values within the values listed. Switch to the Mean Measurement menu on the start screen. Last Current measured value Count Number of measured values Mean Mean value SD Standard deviation Min, Max Minimum, Maximum Fig.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation Also in the statistics menu, each measured value is saved in the log file. When the menu is exited using the ESC button, a data set with the statistical information is stored in the log file, see Fig. 32. The Clear button is used to write the current statistics into the log file and delete the display; the most recent measured value (Last) remains in the display in this case.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.8.2 Displaying Measurement Data The View Data menu shows the log of the current measurement series directly after opening. The pull-down menu in the upper part of the display enables the selection of a measurement series and shows this in the detail window. Switch to the Data menu on the screen. 2018_07_10_000 12:16:05: 131 µm A 12:16:49: 129 µm 12:17:38: 130 µm 12:17:46: 93 µm B 12:17:54: 90 µm Mean: 104 µm SD: 18.19 µm Count: 3 Min: 90 µm Max 130 µm Fig.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation 5.8.3 Managing Measurement Data Sync Copies the previously selected log/measurement data file to a USB memory Del Deletes the selected file Load Opens the selected file with the data viewer, see Chap. 5.8.2. Esc Returns to the start screen Fig. 33 Managing the measuring files 5.8.4 Saving/Exporting Measurement Data You can use the Save Data menu to export the measured data from the device using a USB storage medium. Select the desired timeframe for this.
FSC1/7 and FSC1000 Operation After the data has been successfully saved, this is displayed. Fig. 34 Saving the measurement data If no data carrier is connected or it is not recognized, you will see a message. Fig.
Liability for Material Defects 5.9 Ending the Measuring Program, Switching off the Controller Press the Exit button to end the measuring program and switch off the controller. If the prompt is answered with Yes, the controller will shut down and then automatically switch off. i 6. To replace the battery, the controller must be switched off. Liability for Material Defects All components of the device have been checked and tested for functionality at the factory.
Cleaning, Service, Repair 7. Cleaning, Service, Repair Make sure that the measuring area (green cover foil) on the sensor is clean. If necessary, clean with a moist, soft cloth. You can clean the touchscreen on the controller with a screen cleaner. In the event of a defect on the measuring device or if the cause of a fault cannot be clearly determined, always send the complete measuring system to: 8. MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG Königbacher Strasse 15 94496 Ortenburg/Germany Tel.
License agreement, software 9. License agreement, software The software contained in this product includes a number of software components to which Micro-Epsilon or third-parties hold copyrights. This includes general components such as the operating system on the microcomputer used as well as specific components that were specially developed for the operation of the product.
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