Dear customer, congratulations for your choice, a Trimos measuring instrument. Since more than 30 years, our products have built up an excellent reputation in terms of quality, accuracy and longevity. In order to get also an entire satisfaction of the present product, we recommend to read carefully this user’s manual. Version 1.0 / 2002-10 User’s manual TRIMOS SA Av. de Longemalle 5 Tel ++ 41 21 633 01 01 Fax ++41 21 633 01 02 750 50 0002 03 1 CH 1020 Renens office@trimos.ch Switzerland www.trimos.
Contents 1 Safety regulations..............................................................................................................................3 1.1 Important information...................................................................................................................3 1.2 Security symbols..........................................................................................................................3 1.3 General warnings................................................
1 Safety regulations 1.1 Important information In order to prevent any damages due to a wrong manipulation, please read carefully the following instructions. TRIMOS will not assume any responsibility in case of damages caused by inadequate use which is not in line with the present manual. 1.2 Security symbols The following security symbols are used in this manual : General warning, utilization advices Risk of electric shock Electrostatic protection 1.
2 Instrument description 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 2.4 1 28 29 27 26 25 24 2.3 23 22 2 3 4 17 18 19 20 21 5 16 6 15 2.2 7 13 12 14 2.
2.1 Instrument construction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 2.
3 Getting started 3.1 Packing list The standard supply of the instrument includes the following items: 1. Instrument 2. Display unit 3. Pen for touch screen 4. Ac adaptor 5. Power supply cable 6. Measuring insert, tungsten carbide ball, ∅ 4 mm 7. Setting gauge 8. Protection cover 9. Allen key 2 mm 10. Allen key 5 mm 11. 2 screws (to fix the display unit) 12. User’s manual 13. Electric connexion diagram 14. Test certificate 15.
3.2 Setting up After unpacking, prepare the instrument as follows : 1. Clean the air cushion pads positioned underneath the base using a clean fabric, slightly soaked with alcohol. 2. Position the instrument with care on a clean measuring plate. 3. Mount the display unit using the 2 screws (allen key 6 mm). Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the instrument. In order to prevent this type of damages, avoid any contact with the connector pins. 4.
6. Slide the measuring insert into the holder (1) and lock it using the knob (2). 7. Release the transport safety screw (chromium-plated). 8. Charge the batteries. Connect the AC adaptor to the instrument and the power supply . After connection of the AC adaptor, the instrument will switch ON automatically, even if it has been switched off. The level of the battery charge is indicated on the screen (see § 13.4). A complete empty battery pack needs about 3 hours to be fully charged.
4 Getting started 4.1 Setting into operation The section § 13 will give you detailed information about application and adjustments. 1. To switch on the instrument, press the On/Off key. To switch it off, press the same key (> 2 sec.). 2. The display will ask for the reference. Move the measuring carriage slowly until the small triangular reference symbol has been passed. An acoustic signal will confirm that the reference has been detected and the display starts counting.
5 Basic functions 5.1 Selection of surface / diameter and centerline distance measurements Menu of functions: Surfaces or For selection of surface or diameter / centerline distance mode, press the Functions key or select this mode directly on the touch screen. The Min, Max and Delta modes as well as the display of temperature, help and the advanced functions will be explained later on. Diameter / Centerline Min / Max / Delta Temperature or Help Advanced functions 5.2 1. 2.
5.3 Diameter and centerline distance measurements 1. Set the display at zero or at a preset value on a reference surface (see § 6.1 and § 6.6). 2. Select the diameter / centerline mode by pressing the Functions key or select this mode directly on the touch screen. 3a. Internal diameter: Position the measuring insert into the bore and set it off center on the lower profile (1).
6 Secondary functions 6.1 6.1.1 References Selection of references 4 references are available on the display unit. The activated reference is indicated above the probing indicator. To change a reference, press the Ref key. Each change of a reference is displayed in the buffer (REF #). 6.1.2 Assignment of a preset value to a reference By pressing the Preset key, a previously entered preset value (or zero setting) will be assigned to the selected reference (1 to 4).
6.5 Measuring in Min / Max / Delta mode The measurements in mode Min, Max Delta have always to be done with the probe being in contact with the surface. It allows you to determine the following values: Min: Minimum value of the measured surface Max: Maximum value of the measured surface Delta: Difference between the maximum and minimum value key on To select the Min, Max or Delta mode, press the the keyboard or select directly on the touch screen.
3. After the measuring insert has been removed, the flatness value (Delta = maximum - minimum) will be stored and displayed in the buffer (DLT). A new measurement can than be performed As log as the measuring insert is in contact with the surface, the Min / Max or Delta mode can be key. The corresponding values will be displayed. selected by pressing the 6.6 Zero setting of the display A zero setting of the display (for surface measurements or on centerline distances) is made by pressing the Zero key.
3. Connect the electronic probe to the display unit. 4. Activate the corresponding mode by pressing the key. The value of the X axis (probe) is displayed in large fat digits and the value of the Z axis (vertical displacement) in small digits below the X axis value. Note: If no probe is connected, "Error X" will be displayed. X 5. Position the part to be checked against the electronic probe and make sure that a contact is guaranteed over the entire measuring range.
6.8 Angle measurements This function allows to measure an angle in relation to a reference surface (measuring plate). To perform this measurement, a parallel bar and a gauge block are needed. 1. Activate the corresponding mode by pressing the key. 2. Perform the first measurement using the parallel bar (a) and the gauge block (b) as indicated on the screen. H b 3. a Perform the second measurement with the parallel bar (a) as indicated on the screen (remove the gauge block). a 4.
6.9 Difference between 2 measurements The Calc mode allows to calculate the distance between the last 2 surface or centerline distance measurements. To be able to use this mode, perform at least 2 surface measurements or 2 centerline distance measurements. Difference between 2 surfaces 1. Perform the measurements of surfaces H1 and H2. 2. Press the Calc key. 3. The difference between H1 and H2 (D) will be displayed and stored in the buffer (CAL). Difference between 2 centerline distances 1.
3. To activate a tolerance input mode, press the Enter key. The fields at the right side of the symbol will than be activated. To cancel the mode, press the Enter key again. 4. Recall the active fields using the cursor keys. Enter the nominal size and the corresponding tolerance limits (numerical key pad). 5. Once the values entered, press the Enter key longer than 2 seconds to quit menu. > 2 sec. 6.10.2 Application of the tolerance limits mode 1. To activate the tolerance mode, press the Tol key.
7 Advanced functions To open the "advanced" menu, press the corresponding symbol in the function menu. The available functions are the following: a) Two-coordinate measurements b) Memorizing of the buffer contents c) Graphic display of the squareness deviation d) not in use e) not in use f) not in use g) not in use h) Memory status 7.1 7.1.
Performance of a two-coordinate measurement 1. Numbering of all bores to be checked 2. Determination of the rotation angle 3. Starting of the 2D session 4. Performing of all measurements in Y axes 5. Rotation of the component 6. Performing of all measurements in X axes (same sequence than for Y axes) 7. Evaluation of all requested results 7.1.2 Start After numbering of all bores (shafts), determine the rotation angle and pick up the required references.
Acquisition in X Perform all measurements in the same sequence than for Y. The number of the bore (shaft) to be checked is indicated below the current measurement value. The acquisition ends automatically after the last bore (shaft) has been measured. The coordinates of each bore (shaft) and their diameter values (= mean value according to Y and X) will be stored in the memory. 7.1.
Transposition of the coordinate system 1. Press the corresponding symbol to open this menu. 2. To transpose the origin towards an existing point, enter the number of the bore (a) to which it must be shifted. 3. To shift the origin to given X and Y coordinates, enter the values of the new coordinates into the corresponding field (b and c). 4. Confirm the transposition by pressing Enter. This operation will be stored in the buffer as follows : Number of the point as origin TRANSL 99 Coord.
Pitch circle diameter (PCD) This function allows the calculation of a pitch circle diameter (PCD) : 1. Press the corresponding symbol to open the menu st 2. Enter the number of the 1 bore (a) and press the Enter key. Repeat the sequence for all following bores (minimum 3 bores/shafts). All center points entered, press the Enter key once more. 3. Attribute a number (one which does not yet exist) to the center point of the pitch circle diameter, enter it in the corresponding field (b) and press Enter.
Checking of the alignment of center points This function allows to check an alignment (same centerline) of several bores (shafts) 1. Press the corresponding symbol 2. Enter the number of the 1st center point and press Enter. Repeat the operation for all following center points (min. 2 points needed) 3. Once all center points entered, press Enter 1, 2, 3 … The calculated values will be stored in the buffer as follows: Alignment LIN Rectilinearity (b) REC 9999.9999 Angle of the mean line (a) ANG 999.
a b Angle between 2 center points and the X axes 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the corresponding symbol st Enter the number of the 1 center point (a) nd Enter the number of the 2 center point (b) Confirm by pressing Enter 1, 2, 3 … The calculated values will be stored in the buffer as follows: Number of the 2 center points ANG 99-99 Angle (c) ANG 99° 99' 99" Y c X b a c Angle between 3 center points 1. Press the corresponding symbol st 2. Enter the number of the 1 center point (a) nd 3.
i Polar coordinates: i) Number of the bore (shaft) j) Radius k) Angle l) Diameter (mean value relating to X and Y) Before the request of changes in the coordinate system, the true measured values are identical to those, mentioned in the original table. Close the function by pressing Enter. Transfer of the calculated values to the buffer All values listed in the table of calculated values can be transferred to the buffer. Press the symbol shown at the right.
Deleting of a saved file To delete a saved file, select this file on the list and press the symbol shown at the right. Close the buffer management menu To close this menu, press Enter. 7.3 Graphic display of squareness measurements Starting Directly after the performance of a squareness measurement, the result can be displayed as a graphic chart. Select the mode by pressing the symbol of advanced functions and then the symbol for the graphics.
7.4 Memory capacity The used instrument memory capacity can be extracted using the following function : Two memory types are available : FLASH: Can be compared to a hard disk of a computer. It contains all backups (buffer contents, programs). This memory is permanent and will not be deleted when switching off the instrument. RAM: Random access memory. It will be deleted after switching off the instrument. Close the menu by pressing Enter.
10 Programmable function keys The operating handle of the instrument includes one key to activate the air cushion displacement of the instrument (Air) and 2 programmable function keys, one yellow key (1) and one blue key (2). The pre-programmed functions of this 2 keys are as follows: a) Yellow key: b) Blue key: a b Preset Functions Other functions can be allocated to these keys, see § 11.
Page 2 e) Date: y: year (4 numbers). m: month d: day e f f) h g Time: h: hours min: minutes s: seconds i j g) Contrast / luminous power: Move the indication cursor using the key 4 or 6 to change the contrast / luminous power of the screen. h) Adjustment of the air cushion (instrument displacement): The pressure of the air cushion can be adjusted according to the quality of the measuring plate. Move the indication cursor using the keys 4 or 6.
12 Data transfer and print-out All parameters concerning the communication with the instrument have been established in the Print menu. To open this menu, press the Print key longer than 2 seconds. The selection and activation of the different menu elements will be performed the same way as described for the configuration menu.
Data format All values are transmitted in ASCII code : - Transfer of the buffer (c) or the activated line (d): 9 9 9 _ F F F F – 9 9 9 9 .
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Level of battery charge: The level of the battery charge is indicated by a symbol: a) 100% available power capacity a) b) 75% available power capacity b) c) 50% available power capacity c) d) 25% available power capacity d) e) The battery pack must be recharged f) e) Attention! Not more than 5 minutes autonomous working time is available. f) Charging process: After connection of the charging unit, the corresponding symbol (plug) becomes active and the charge level is animated.
13.8 Adjustment of the measuring force 1. The instrument is supplied with a standard measuring setting of 1 N. The measuring force adjustment screw is located inside the column protection profile on the measuring carriage. The screw can be reached through the opening in the protection profile. Use a 2 mm allen key for adjustment. By turning the screw clockwise, the measuring force will be increased. 2. Check the measuring force using a dynamometer (force gage).
13.10 Position of the measuring insert in the holder Be careful about the position of the measuring insert in the holder. The orientation of the insert is extremely important for a perfect contact of the ball insert on the measuring surface for zero setting. Right Wrong 13.11 Replacing the battery pack As soon as the autonomy of the instrument becomes unacceptable, change the battery pack: 1. Purchase a new battery pack at your local TRIMOS agent (supplied with the upper plastic protection cover). 2.
13.12 Temperature variations Temperature variations can significantly influence the measuring results. To reduce this influence, it is recommended to check and store the probe constant regularly. 13.13 Cleaning The plastic parts, the display unit as well as the painted parts of the instrument should be cleaned using a slightly wet (watered) fabric. Clean the air cushion pads using a clean fabric, slightly soaked with alcohol. 14 Technical specifications Measuring range Application range Max.
15 After sales service 15.1 Complaints / repairs In case of problems, please contact your local TRIMOS agent. For any transport, use the original packing or an adequate one. The warranty is only valid when it has been checked and signed by the TRIMOS agent. 15.2 Agents You can find the official TRIMOS agents list on the Internet site : www.trimos.
16 Declaration of conformity DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TRIMOS déclare que les instruments de mesure de hauteur TRIMOS erklärt, dass die Höhenmessgeräte TRIMOS declares that the height measuring instruments Vectra-Touch Mestra Mestra-Touch sont conformes aux directives suivantes : mit folgenden Richtlinien übereinstimmen : conforms with the following directives : CEM / EMV / EMC : Directive 89/336/EEC - EN 61000-3-2 - EN 61000-3-3 - EN 61326-1, Class A FC
17 Appendix 17.
General information Graphic display of the squareness deviation Main functions Limit values of the squareness deviation Secondary functions Advanced functions Use of the instrument External multipurpose 750 50 0002 03 41