PCE Instruments PCE-RT 1200 Roughness Tester User Manual

PCE Instruments PCE-RT 1200 Roughness Tester

Safety notes

• Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
• You must not make any technical changes to the device.
• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
• The sensor is a sensitive device which needs protection and extra care. Please put the sensor back into the box after using it.
• The device may also not be used in heavy dusty and, oily areas and strong magnetic fields.
• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.
• We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
• We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
• If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 1200

Sensor

Driving parameters

sampling length = 0.8mm: Vt=0.5mm/s sampling length = 2.5mm: Vt=1mm/s
Driving speed during retraction| V=1mm/s
Indication error| < ±10%
Indication repeatability| < 6%

Measurement range

Scope of delivery

The PC software can be downloaded here:https://www.pce- instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm

Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 2000

Sensor

Driving parameters

sampling length = 0.8mm: Vt=0.5mm/s sampling length = 2.5mm: Vt=1mm/s
Driving speed during retraction| V=1mm/s
Indication error| < ±10%
Indication repeatability| < 6%

Measurement range

Scope of delivery

Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 2200

Sensor

Driving parameters

sampling length = 0.8mm: Vt=0.5mm/s sampling length = 2.5mm: Vt=1mm/s
Driving speed during retraction| V=1mm/s
Indication error| < ±10%
Indication repeatability| < 6%

Measurement range

Note:
To view all measuring parameters, press the “Enter“ key after making a measurement.

Scope of delivery

The PC software can be downloaded here:https://www.pce- instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm

Optional accessories

Measurement platform

Use the measurement platform to easily adjust the position between the instrument and the workpiece to be measured. This ensures a more flexible and stable operation and creates a bigger use scope and measures the roughness on the surface of complex shape parts. When the platform is used the needle position can be adjusted more precisely and it measures more smoothly. It is suggested to use the platform when the Ra value is expected to be small.

Extension bar

Use the extension bar to increase the sensor depth of the workpiece inside. The length of the extension bar is 50 mm.

System description

The roughness tester is suitable for laboratories and the production field. It is able to measure a variety of surface roughness of machined parts. Furthermore, it can calculate the corresponding parameters according to the selected measurement conditions and in addition to that, the measurement results are clearly shown on the OLED display as tables and graphics.

Device

1. Screen
2. Start key
3. Esc key
4. Up key
5. Left key
6. Power key
7. Right key
8. Enter key
9. Down key
10. Menu key
11. Guide
12. Stylus tip
13. Main body
14. Cover
15. Plug

Interfaces

1. USB interface
2. Main switch

Display

1. Record number
2. Result
3. Parameter
4. GAUSS Filter
5. Battery condition
6. Unit
7. Multiplied overall evaluation length
8. Sampling length

Function keys

Getting started

Power supply

Power on

When the device is in standby mode, hit the “Power”-key to start the instrument and enter the main menu.

Note: The battery switch has to be set to “ON”.
Power off
When the device is switched on, hit the “Power”-key to put the device into standby mode.
Note: If the instrument is not used for a longer period of time, please set the battery switch to “OFF”.

Preparation

• Check the battery voltage
• Clean the workpiece surface that needs to be tested
• Connect the sensor to the host with reference to the graphic below
• Make sure that the instrument is correctly placed on the workpiece surface that needs to be tested (figures below)
• The sensor movement must be vertical to the tested surface (figure below)
• If measurements are not performed the correct way, the sensor and the device may suffer damage.

Operation

Measurement

By hitting the “Start”-key the measurement will start in any menu item. The instrument will measure according to the current operation. After the measurement is finished, it will return to the main screen. If the measurement has to be cancelled, hit “Esc”-key

Further functions

Data management

When the instrument shows the main screen, hit “Menu”-key to enter main menu. Choose the submenu “Data”. If this is done the display shows the data management. Use the “Up” or “Down” keys to either choose “Test Data” or “Clear Data” and confirm your choice by hitting the “Enter”-key. The point “Test Data” shows the gathered measurement data. “Clear Data” will delete all measurement data.

Check measurement data

The measurement data can be observed in two different ways:

• Main screen → Main menu → data management submenu →single record all parameters submenu
• Main screen → single record all parameters submenu (see image above)

Original and filter curve

• In order to select the measurements choose the desired set of data and hit “Enter”.
• Use the “UP” and “DOWN” key to change the curve magnification. Magnification can be set to: 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 30x, 40x and 50x. The user can view the curve which is demanded. By using the “right” or “Left” key the next graph can be selected. The magnification is default 1x.
• Use “Up” or “Down” key to show the sampling lengths and the evaluation length.
• Use “Esc”-key to return to the level above.

Stylus Position

Go to the main menu and then choose the submenu “Function” and select the point “Stylus Position”. Set the desired position. When this is done hit the “Esc”-key to return to the level above.
Bluetooth connection (PCE-RT xxxxBT only)

To establish a Bluetooth connection with a mobile device, first go to the relevant menu. Main menu>“Function“>“Bluetooth Config“

connection to a compatible Bluetooth printer.
Open Bluetooth for App| Enables the Bluetooth connection and allows connection to the free app.
Close Bluetooth| Disables the Bluetooth connection.

• The free app for Android systems can be found directly at the Google Play Store: PCE-RT xxxxBT series“
  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pceinstruments.rtseries

• Note: This function is only available for PCE-RT xxxxBT models.

Automatic shutdown

• Enter the main menu, select “Function” and go to the point “Time close”.
• The automatic shutdown can be selected. The user can either deactivate the automatic shutdown or set the automatic shutdown to 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 30 minutes.
• Confirm your choice using the “Enter”-key.
• Use the “Esc”-key to return to the main menu.

Restore factory settings

• In order to avoid wrong operation and deleting test data that shall not be deleted, the device double checks and asks for confirmation.
• Enter the main menu, go to “”Function” and go to the point “Reset default”
• Hit the “Esc”-key to return to the higher level.
• By hitting the “Left”-key you can choose the YES button. Confirm your choice by hitting the “Enter”-key. hit “Left”-key to choose the “No” button and confirm your choice by pressing the “Enter”-key. The memory will be cleared and no records will be left on the storage. The device will change to the main screen.

Settings

Measurement settings

• Enter the main menu and select “Config”
• Use the “Up” or “Down” key to select the parameters that you want to change. You will be able to set the parameters, the sampling length and the evaluation length. The selected object will be highlighted black.
• Use the “Enter”-key to scroll through the configuration options.
• Use the “Esc”-key to return to the main menu. The configuration options will automatically be saved.

Note:

• The following measurement parameters can be set::
• PCE-RT 1200: Ra / Rq / Rz / Rt
• PCE-RT 2000: Ra / Rq / Rsm / Rsk / Rz / Rt / Rp / Rv / Rc
• PCE-RT 2200: Ra / Rq / Rsm / Rz / Rt / Rp / Rv / Rc

Note: To view all measuring parameters, press the “Enter“ key after making a measurement.

• The sampling length can be set to: 0,25 mm / 0,8 mm / 2,5 mm. 0,8 mm is set default.
• The evaluation length can be set to: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5. 5 is set default.
• The units can be set to: metric / inch. Metric is set default

Ways to modify measurement parameters

• Go into the main menu, choose “Config” and use the “Enter”-key to switch between the units.
• Hit “Esc”-key to return to the main screen.
• You can also change the settings when the main screen is shown. Simply use the “Left” and “Right” keys to select the correct parameters and change them using the “Enter”-key.

Calibration

Result calibration

• Enter the main menu, choose “Function” and choose “Result Correct”. Use the “Up” or “Down” key to set your desired value. Confirm your setting using the “Enter”-key.
• Hit “Esc”-key to return to the main menu.

Stylus correct

• Enter the main menu and select “Stylus Correct”. Choose “Yes” or “No” in order to perform a correction of the stylus and confirm your choice using the “Enter”-key.
• The correction is performed when “Yes” is chosen and the device will then display the main screen again.

Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

Disposal

• For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
• In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
• For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.
• If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments’ contact information

Germany

• PCE Deutschland GmbH
• Im Langel 4
• D-59872 Meschede
• Deutschland
• Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
• Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29
• info@pce-instruments.com
• www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

United States of America

• PCE Americas Inc.
• 711 Commerce Way Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach
• 33458 FL
• USA
• Tel: +1 561-320-9162
• Fax: +1 561-320-9176
• info@pce-americas.com
• www.pce-instruments.com/us

The Netherlands

• PCE Brookhuis B.V.
• Institutenweg 15
• 7521 PH Enschede

Nederland

• Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 Fax: +31 (0) 53 – 430 36 46
• info@pcebenelux.nl
• www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

United Kingdom

• PCE Instruments UK Ltd
• Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire
• United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
• Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
• Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
• info@pce-instruments.co.uk
• www.pce-instruments.com/english

Documents / Resources

| PCE Instruments PCE-RT 1200 Roughness Tester [pdf] User Manual
PCE-RT 1200, PCE-RT 2000, PCE-RT 2200, PCE-RT 1200 Roughness Tester, Roughness Tester, Tester
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