PCE Instruments PCE-RT 1200 Roughness Tester User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- PCE Instruments
Table of Contents
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
Testing principle | Inductance Type |
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Measurement Range | 200 μm |
Stylus tip radius | 5 μm |
Stylus tip material | Diamond |
Maximum recommended static measuring force | 4 mN (0.4 gf) |
Conical stylus with spherical tip angle | 90 ° |
Longitudinal guide head radius | 45 mm |
Standards | ANSIB46.1/ASMEB46.1 (DIN EN ISO 4287) |
Driving parameters
Maximum driving distance | 15 mm |
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Driving speed during the measurement | sampling length = 0.25mm: Vt=0.135mm/s |
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
Parameter | Measurement range |
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Ra | 0.005 µm … 16 μm |
Rq | 0.005 µm … 16 μm |
Rz | 0.02 µm … 200 μm |
Rt | 0.02 µm … 200 μm |
Scope of delivery
Article | Amount |
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Roughness tester | 1 |
Stylus tip | 1 |
Protection for stylus tip | 1 |
Mounting device | 1 |
Calibration plate | 1 |
Roughness standard | 1 |
USB-cable | 1 |
Charging adaptor | 1 |
Carrying case | 1 |
Mounting screws | 6 |
User manual | 1 |
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
Testing principle | Inductance Type |
---|---|
Measurement Range | 200 μm |
Stylus tip radius | 5 μm |
Stylus tip material | Diamond |
Maximum recommended static measuring force | 4 mN (0.4 gf) |
Conical stylus with spherical tip angle | 90 ° |
Longitudinal guide head radius | 45 mm |
Standards | ANSIB46.1/ASMEB46.1 (DIN EN ISO 4287) |
Driving parameters
Maximum driving distance | 15 mm |
---|---|
Driving speed during the measurement | sampling length = 0.25mm: Vt=0.135mm/s |
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
Measurement parameter | Measurement range |
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Ra | 0.005 µm … 16 µm |
Rq | 0.005 µm … 16 µm |
Rsm | 5 µm … 1000 µm |
Rsk | -1 … +1 |
Rz | 0.02 µm … 200 µm |
Rt | 0.02 µm … 200 µm |
Rp | 0.02 µm … 200 µm |
Rv | 0.02 µm … 200 µm |
Rc | 0.05 µm … 16 µm |
Scope of delivery
Article | Amount |
---|---|
Roughness tester | 1 |
Stylus tip | 1 |
Protection for stylus tip | 1 |
Mounting device | 1 |
Calibration plate | 1 |
Roughness standard | 1 |
USB-cable | 1 |
Charging adaptor | 1 |
Carrying case | 1 |
Mounting screws | 6 |
User manual | 1 |
Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 2200
Sensor
Testing principle | Inductance Type |
---|---|
Measurement Range | 200 μm |
Stylus tip radius | 5 μm |
Stylus tip material | Diamond |
Maximum recommended static measuring force | 4 mN (0.4 gf) |
Conical stylus with spherical tip angle | 90 ° |
Longitudinal guide head radius | 45 mm |
Standards | ANSIB46.1/ASMEB46.1 (DIN EN ISO 4287) |
Driving parameters
Maximum driving distance | 15 mm |
---|---|
Driving speed during the measurement | sampling length = 0.25mm: Vt=0.135mm/s |
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
Measurement parameter | Measurement range |
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Ra | 0.005 μm … 16 μm |
Rq | 0.005 μm … 16 μm |
Rsm | 5 μm … 1000 μm |
Rsk | -1 … +1 |
Rz | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rt | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rp | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rv | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rc | 0.005 μm … 16 μm |
Rmax | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Ry(JIS) | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rz(JIS) | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rp(ASME) | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rpm(ASME) | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rv(ASME) | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
R3z | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
R3zmax | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rz1max | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rmr(c) | 0 … 100 % |
Rdc | 0.02 μm … 200 μm |
Rmr | 0 … 100 % |
Note:
To view all measuring parameters, press the “Enter“ key after making a
measurement.
Scope of delivery
Article | Amount |
---|---|
Roughness tester | 1 |
Stylus tip | 1 |
Protection for the stylus tip | 1 |
Mounting device | 1 |
Calibration plate | 1 |
Roughness standard | 1 |
USB-cable | 1 |
Charging adaptor | 1 |
Carrying case | 1 |
Mounting screws | 6 |
User manual | 1 |
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
- Screen
- Start key
- Esc key
- Up key
- Left key
- Power key
- Right key
- Enter key
- Down key
- Menu key
- Guide
- Stylus tip
- Main body
- Cover
- Plug
Interfaces
- USB interface
- Main switch
Display
- Record number
- Result
- Parameter
- GAUSS Filter
- Battery condition
- Unit
- Multiplied overall evaluation length
- 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“
Function | Description |
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Open Bluetooth for Print | Enables the Bluetooth connection and allows |
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.
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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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