BMS EASY-CHECK FE Operational Manual

OPERATIONAL MANUAL

EASY-CHECK FE

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Introduction ...............................................................................................................3

Easy-Check FE.........................................................................................................3

Easy-Check FE.........................................................................................................3

Easy-Check FE.........................................................................................................3

Easy-Check FE.........................................................................................................3

And This Is Really Unique............................................................................................3

Short Instructions......................................................................................................3

Function Modes ..........................................................................................................3

Operation Of The Function Modes................................................................................4

<un> Switch Over The Unit Of Measurement (µm / mils) ...........................................4

<rES> Resolution....................................................................................................4

Calibration..................................................................................................................4

General Remarks ........................................................................................................5

Exchange Of The Battery.............................................................................................5

Charge The 1.2V Rechargeable Battery With The Line-Charging Unit...............................5

Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................6

Technical Data...............................................................................................................................6

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Introduction

Congratulation ! You really made a good choice to decide for

Easy-Check FE, because this device is not only designed and manufactured according

to the latest level of technology, but also is extremely comfortable and easy to operate.

Easy-Check FE, is especially designed for those users who need to measure only on

ferromagnetic iron and steel and wish to do this job as simple as possible.
Therefore we knowingly did not include a data memory .

We tried our best to write this manual as clear and short as possible. For any further in­formation you may need, please contact our Service Department. Our technicians are al­ways ready to help you.

What can you measure with the EASY-CHECK FE ?

All non-magnetic coatings, such as varnish, paint, plastics, enamel, rubber,
ceramics and galvanization (except niquel) up to 5mm on iron and steel.

Easy-Check FE is equipped with a new swinging measuring probe allowing to measure

inside pipes and in other inaccessible places.

Easy-Check FE is provided with a serial interface making it possible to measure online

for further data evaluation. You just need the Statistics Software STAT-6 and an interface
cable.

And This Is Really Unique

• • Easy-Check FE can measure up to 80 hours with only one 1.5V Mignon battery.

Worldwide the only device with a swinging measuring probe allowing to measure inside
pipes and in other inaccessible places.

Short Instructions

To make it as easy as possible for you and to be able to start taking measurements imme­diately, we have already calibrated the device.

You receive the instrument ready for operation and do not need to perform any adjust­ments.

You just switch on the device with the red key. In the display appears <on>.

That´s all and now you can start taking measurements.

Function Modes

Switch on the instrument until <on> is displayed. Now release the key !

While switching on and pressing the key for a longer time the software version and the
status of the Lock Function for calibration (from software 13.1) are displayed.

Now press the key again for a longer time and the following functions will be
displayed :

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un = Change the unit of measurement (µm / mils )

rES = Switch over the resolution from 1.0 µm to 0.1 µm

By pressing the key the mode selected is confirmed.

Operation Of The Function Modes

<un> Switch Over The Unit Of Measurement (µm / mils)

In its basic setting the instrument measures in µm.

To measure in “mils” (American unit of measurement) press the key until the symbol <un>
is displayed. Release the key and wait until <on µm> is flashing. Press the key again to
switch over to <on mils>.

When you switch on again the device it measures in “mils”.

To change over to “µm” proceed in the same way.

<rES> Resolution

From factory the device is adjusted to the resolution 1.0 µm.

To switch over to the resolution 0.1 µm press the key until <rES> is displayed.
Release the key and wait until <r1µm> is flashing. Press the key again to switch over to

0.1 µm.

Calibration

You receive the device already calibrated. Nevertheless from time to time it is necessary to
check or correct the calibration. This is especially recommended when you measure on
small or curved objects or when the surface of the test object is rough.

To calibrate the device you should always use the shim with the higher value
(approx. 300 µm). The shim with the lower value (approx. 100 µm) is only supplied to
verify the accuracy after calibration.
With the new software V.22 it is possible to calibrate the device at 1 mm to get even
more precise readings in the upper range.

• Switch on the device (<on>)

• Set the device with the probe on the base plate FE (blue) and press the key for about 2

sec until <0.0> is displayed stable. Then release the key and zero setting is performed

and confirmed by a beep signal

• Take off the device, the foil value entered previously is flashing.

• To enter the value of the shim press the key as long as the value scrolls up. Pressing

the key shortly the value goes down by 1, pressing it continuously the value scrolls up.

From > 320 µm on the value jumps up to 950 µm and increases by 10 µm steps. This
makes it possible to calibrate the device in the upper range with even more accuracy
than the tolerance fixed. From > 1050 µm on the value jumps down again to 280 µm.

When measuring below 1000 µm do not calibrate the device at 1000 µm !!!

• Once the correct calibration value is set, place the shim on the base plate FE (blue)

and set the device on the shim and wait until the beep sounds.

The device is calibrated.

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To perform just a zero point adjustment (one-point calibration) wait until <on> appears

while the calibration value is indicated.

General Remarks

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The probe should not be drawn across the testing surface but reset at dif-ferent spots,
i.e. after each measurement hold the instrument in the air for about 1 sec. In doing so
the stored calibration is automatically checked and corrected if necessary.
Make sure that the probe surface and the base plate are kept clean and
polished at all times.
When measuring on small or curved objects it is advisable to perform
calibration on a bare test object with the same geometry of the object to be measured
and not on the base plate supplied with the device.
The device switches off automatically one minute after the last measurement. The in­strument can also be switched off with the red key.
Thickness of the base material: at least 300 µm

Exchange Of The Battery

As soon as the symbol <BAT> is flashing the battery must be exchanged by a new one.

When the voltage of the battery is less than 0.8 V the device switches off by itself.

Please insert only leak proved batteries !

Charge The 1.2V Rechargeable Battery With The Line-Charging
Unit

As soon as the symbol <BAT> is flashing the rechargeable 1.2V Mignon battery must be

charged.

Important:

Before inserting the charging connector into the interface plug of EASY-CHECK FE the
device must be switched off.

The charger must not be connected when the 1.5V battery is inside the device. The
battery may run out and destroy the device !

With the device switched off the charging connector is inserted into the interface plug of
EASY-CHECK FE. The device switches on by itself and a bar diagram with the battery
symbol is displayed. With the charger connected you can go on taking measurements.

After approx. 20 sec the state of charge is displayed again provided no measurement is
taken. When the charger is connected the automatic switch off is deactivated.

The rechargeable battery needs approx. 8 hours to be charged completely. A constant bar
diagram is flashing together with the battery symbol and the charger can be removed.

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Optional Accessories

ONLINE Measurement : Graphic Statistics Software STAT-6
Interface cable

Line-Charger with 1.2V Mignon battery

Technical Data

Measuring Technique: Magnetic induction on iron and steel
(ISO 2178)

Measuring Range : 0 - 5000 µm

Indication, : LCD 3½ digits with floating decimal point
and guides for operation

Resolution : selectable 1.0 µm or 0.1 µm

Accuracy : below 100 µm: ± 1 µm
100 - 1000 µm: ± 1 %
1000 - 2000 µm: ± 3 %
> 2000 µm: ± 5 %

Power Supply : 1,5V Mignon battery

(1.2V rechargeable battery with charger available)

Measuring Probe : swinging by 90°

Dimensions : 108 x 48 x 38 mm

Weight : approx. 100 g

Warranty : Indication unit: 12 months
Measuring probe : 3 months

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