proceq CARBOTEQ Carbon Ceramic Brakes Instruction Manual

proceq CARBOTEQ Carbon Ceramic Brakes

Congratulations on your purchase of Carboteq®, the world’s first precision instrument for wear indication of carbon ceramic brake discs (Patent No. US 20130015849 A1). This instrument has been manufactured to the highest Swiss Quality Standards by Proceq SA. Carbon ceramic brake discs are a safety- relevant part of a vehicle. Therefore, any measuring should be carried out with the appropriate care.

In doing so, please comply with all the instructions and warnings in this manual. In case of any uncertainties, please contact us. You may find our contact information at the back of this manual. This manual contains important information on the safety, use and maintenance of Carboteq®. Read through the manual carefully before the first use of the instrument. Make sure anybody using Carboteq® has read and understands this manual. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

Safety and Usage Precautions

The instrument is designed to be operated by professional and qualified personnel only. Nonprofessionals, in particular children (persons under 14 years of age) and anyone under the influence of alcohol, drugs or pharmaceutical preparations shall not operate the instrument. The instrument contains a laser and is provided with a respective warning label. Avoid eye or skin exposure at any time. Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals and do not stare into the laser beam yourself. This instrument produces laser class 2 laser radiation according to EN/IEC 60825-1. This can lead to persons being injured, including but not limited to loss of vision.

Laser Radiation Class 2 do not stare into the beam
EN/IEC 60825-1 <1mW, 650 nm
WARNING! Avoid eye or skin exposure at any time. Exposure to the laser may cause loss of vision.

WARNING! Correct Usage
The instrument is only to be used for its designated purpose as described herein and in compliance with the following operation and safety instructions as well as with the service and repair instructions of the respective vehicle and/or brake disc manufacturer. The instrument shall only be used to test carbon ceramic brake discs with a pre-engraved Carboteq value. A functional test is essential to verify the correct function of the instrument after every power-up.

Without a proper functional test, the accuracy of measurements cannot be provided. Do not use the instrument if the functional test shows a deviation exceeding ± 2.0 units [CQ]. Make sure that there are no external electromagnetic fields in the area while using the instrument. The instrument must be calibrated regularly. Only use the instrument with a proper and valid calibration certificate. Do not open the housing of the instrument yourself. Replace faulty components only with original replacement parts from Proceq by instructions provided with the replacement parts or this manual. Install and connect only original accessories from Proceq by the instructions provided with the accessories or this manual.

Scope of Delivery (see page 2)

• Carboteq Instrument
• USB Cable (1.8 m)
•  Product Certificates
• Test Plate
• Carrying Strap
• Calibration Certificate
• USB Charger
• Manual
• USB Stick

Operation

WARNING!
Carbon ceramic brake discs are a safety-relevant part of a vehicle. Therefore, any measuring should be carried out with the appropriate care. In doing so, please comply with all the instructions and warnings in this manual as well as with the service and repair instructions of the respective vehicle and/or brake disc manufacturer.

Installation

Designated Purpose

The instrument measures the manufacturer-defined useful life of carbon ceramic brake discs with a pre-engraved Carboteq value. The instrument may not be used to test other brake discs but only carbon ceramic brake discs with a pre- engraved Carboteq value.
WARNING! Do only use the instrument to test carbon ceramic brake discs with a preengraved Carboteq value.

Getting Started (see page 3)

Press to turn the instrument on. After powering up, the display should show: If the display does not show a 0.0, set the instrument to zero by performing a reset (see Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Support).

Functional Test (see page 3)!

WARNING! It is essential to verify the correct function of the instrument after every power-up. Without a proper functional test, the accuracy of measurements cannot be provided. Place the instrument in the two positioning holes on the test plate. Ensure no metal or conductive materials are located below the test plate. A properly working instrument should indicate the reference value as seen on the test plate label. A deviation of ± 2.0 units [CQ] is acceptable. If the deviation exceeds ± 2.0 units [CQ], the instrument must be calibrated. For proper calibration, please send the instrument to a Proceq-certified service centre.

WARNING!
Do not use the instrument if the functional test shows a deviation exceeding ± 2.0 units [CQ].

Measuring (see page 3)
Place the instrument completely flush on the outer edge of the brake disc. Move the instrument along the curved radius until the laser beam is aligned with the pre-engraved marking on the brake disc. Freeze and unfreeze the display by pressing the key for a comfortable reading of the measured value.
Note: After 30 seconds, the laser beam turns off to save energy. To turn it on again, simply lift the instrument and reposition it back onto the brake disc. Measuring procedures differ between vehicles. Each vehicle and/or brake disc manufacturer provides individual measuring instructions. Moreover, each vehicle and/or brake disc manufacturer outlines exactly how to interpret the measured Carboteq values to properly assess a brake disc’s useful life.
WARNING! For the correct measuring procedure and data interpretation always comply with the service and repair instructions of the respective vehicle and/or brake disc manufacturer. External electromagnetic fields can influence the measuring results.
WARNING! Make sure that there are no external electromagnetic fields in the area while using the instrument. Do not use the instrument with any external electromagnetic fields in the area.

Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Support

Hold the instrument in the air (ensure no conductive material is within 30 cm) and press the key for 3 seconds. The reset function compensates for drifts due to temperature or other external influences. If the reset fails, please make sure that no conductive material is close to the instrument and repeat the reset procedure. If the charging symbol appears on the display, connect the USB charger to the instrument to recharge the battery. To prevent damage to the instrument, make sure it is charged regularly.

Please ensure that the instrument is only stored and operated within the specified operating conditions outlined in the Technical Specification. If the instrument temperature lies outside the specified operating conditions, a warning sign will appear.
WARNING! Only use the instrument within the specified operating conditions. Using the instrument outside the specified operating conditions may affect the accuracy of the measurements or damage the instrument.

This indicates an electronic failure. The instrument needs to be repaired.
WARNING! In the event of an internal error, do not continue using the instrument. Contact a Proceq-certified service centre for service and repairs. Do not open the housing of the instrument yourself. Any kind of repair shall only be performed by a Proceq-certified service centre.

Reboot
In the unlikely event of a malfunction, you can force the instrument to reboot by simultaneously pressing the keys. The instrument will turn off immediately.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Do not immerse the instrument in water or other fluids. Keep the housing and the laser clean at all times. Wipe off contamination using a moist and soft cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents. Regularly check the functionality and accuracy of the instrument using the test plate (as outlined under the functional test). If the instrument should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair or re-calibration should be carried out only by a Proceq-certified service centre. Do not open the housing of the instrument yourself.
WARNING! Any kind of repair shall only be performed by a Proceq-certified service centre.

WARNING! The instrument must be calibrated regularly but no later than the due date. The due date is visible in the calibration certificate delivered with the instrument. If the instrument is exposed to heavy usage, a calibration before the due date might be required. A calibration is necessary particularly if the functional test shows a deviation exceeding ± 2.0 units [CQ]. If the due date has elapsed, the certificate of calibration loses its validity. Only use the instrument with a proper and valid calibration certificate.

Customer Support
Proceq is committed to providing a complete support service for this instrument. The contact information can be found at the back of this manual. It is recommended that the user registers the instrument on www.proceq.com to obtain information on the latest updates and other useful information. The safety of our instruments is of the utmost importance to us. If you experience any safety or quality issues – whatsoever – please immediately contact us. You may find our contact information at the back of this manual.

Carboteq Standard Warranty Statement
The standard warranty period for the instrument is 24 months. The warranty only applies in cases of compliance with all the instructions and warnings in this manual.

Disposal (For EU and EFTA countries only)
The symbol of the crossed-out garbage can means that this electrical or electronic device must not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its service life, but must be disposed of separately by the end user. Users have the option of returning a B2B device that has been placed on the market to us at the end of its service life. We will then dispose of it properly. Please contact us using one of the contact options to arrange a return. This electrical/electronic device contains a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. If this is possible without destroying the old electrical or electronic device, please remove the batteries from them before you return them for disposal and take them to a separate collection.
WEEE Reg.No. DE 63429758

Technical Specification

• Measuring Range 0.0 to 100.0 Carboteq [CQ]
• Expanded Uncertainty 0 °C to 40 °C: U = 2.0 CQ (k = 2) –10 °C to 60 °C: U = 3.0 CQ (k = 2)
• Display 26 x 62 mm, 3.5 digit LCD
• Interface USB
• Laser Class 2, < 1 mW, 650 nm
• Battery Lithium Polymer, 3.7 V / 380 mAh
• Rechargeable via USB (5 V DC/100 mA)
• Battery Lifetime > 10 h
• Automatic Power Down Laser after 30 seconds;
• Instrument after 10 minutes
• Dimensions 170 x 75 x 40 mm
• Weight About 210 g
• Operating Temperature Charging 0 °C to 40 °C
• Non-charging –10 °C to 60 °C
• Storage Temperature –10 °C to 60 °C
• Humidity < 95 %RH, non-condensing
• IP Classification IP54
• Standards and Directives EN 61000-6-1:2007, IEC 61000-6-1:2005,
• EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011,
• IEC 61000-6-3:2006 + A1:2010,
• FCC Part 15: 2010, Class A Digital Device

A HISTORY OF INNOVATION
Proceq SA of Switzerland, founded in 1954, is a leading manufacturer of high- quality portable instruments for nondestructive testing of materials. Proceq has been a trusted partner in the automotive industry for over four decades. It all began in the 1970s with the introduction of the Equotip – an invaluable tool for measuring the metal quality during the entire production process using the dynamic Leeb rebound technique invented by Proceq.

Carboteq® was introduced by Proceq in 2013, as the world’s first precision instrument for wear indication of carbon ceramic brake discs (Patent No. US 20130015849 A1). The Carboteq® instrument is based on pulse-induction technology and uses a specific arrangement of inductive coils and advanced signal analysis to compensate for influences of material characteristics and brake disc geometries.

MOST VERSATILE PORTABLE HARDNESS TESTING SOLUTION
The Equotip 550 Leeb is extensively used in the automotive industry for testing engine blocks, gears and shafts. Equotip also features automated serial production testing and full remote control of the instrument settings.

The Equotip 550 Portable Rockwell is a state-of-the-art metal hardness tester suited for panels and cylindrical components such as axle arms and flat body parts. A variety of accessories and feet are available to suit specific applications. The electronically adjustable test load between HV1 and HV5 makes the Equotip 550 UCI (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) the perfect measuring device for fine-grained material with any shape or for heat-treated surfaces.

THE MOST ACCURATE ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE
The Zonotip is suited for any metallic or non-metallic component. It is capable of obtaining pulse velocity providing accurate information on thickness as well as detecting flaws and cracks using the A-Scan capability.

Proceq SA
Ringstrasse 2
8603 Schwerzenbach
Switzerland
+41 43 355 38 11 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm CET) carboteq@proceq.com

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