BMS HARTIP 2000 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

KULLANMA KILAVUZU

CONTENT

1.1. History ................................................................................................................ 2

1.2. Leeb Hardness Test (definition) .......................................................................... 2

1.3. Notation of Leeb’s Hardness .............................................................................. 2

2. Features and Applications .................................................................................... 3

2.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3

2.2. Specifications ..................................................................................................... 3

2.3. Applications ........................................................................................................ 3

3. Layout and Key-pad Description .......................................................................... 4

3.1. Layout of HARTIP 2000...................................................................................... 4

3.2. Function of Key .................................................................................................. 5

3.3. Special Features of Impact Devices ................................................................... 5

4. Symbols and Illustrations ................................................................................... 5

4.1. Symbols and Illustrations ................................................................................... 5

5. Measurement and Conversion Table .................................................................. 6

6. Preparation before Measuring.............................................................................. 6

6.1. Requirements for the sample ............................................................................. 6

6.2. Samples with Curved Surfaces .......................................................................... 8

7. Operation ............................................................................................................ 8

7.1. Switch on the tester ............................................................................................ 8

7.2. Parameter Setup ................................................................................................ 9

7.2.1. Probe Setup ..................................................................................................... 10

7.2.2. Materials Selection ........................................................................................... 10

7.2.3. Hardness Scale (Conversion) .......................................................................... 10

7.2.4. Mean Time ........................................................................................................ 11

7.2.5. Storage .............................................................................................................. 11

7.2.6. Printing Setup .................................................................................................... 11

7.2.7. Impact Direction ................................................................................................ 11

7.3. Operation ......................................................................................................... 12

7.3.1. Take measurement ........................................................................................... 12

7.3.2. Load spring force.............................................................................................. 12

7.3.3. Release ............................................................................................................ 12

7.4. Data storing and re-reading .............................................................................. 13

7.5. Statistics ........................................................................................................... 13

7.5.1. View statistics value ......................................................................................... 13

7.5.2. Delete the non-realistic value ........................................................................... 13

7.6. Print-Out ........................................................................................................... 14

7.6.1. Printing stored values ....................................................................................... 14

7.6.2. Printing on line ................................................................................................. 14

7.7. Calibration (Compensation) .............................................................................. 14

7.7.1. Calibration for probe D ..................................................................................... 14

7.7.2. Calibration for probe DL ................................................................................... 15

7.8. Restore factory settings and check serial no. ................................................... 16

8. Maintenance and Repair .................................................................................... 16

8.1. Maintenance of the Impact Device ................................................................... 16

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Forewords

1.1. History

The Leeb measuring method was first brought into measurement technology in 1978. It is defined as the quotient of an

impact body’s rebound velocity over its impact velocity, multiplied by 1000. Harder materials produce a higher rebound

velocity than softer materials. For a specific group of material (e.g. steel, aluminum. etc.), Leeb hardness value represents a
direct relationship to its hardness properties. For ordinary metal, conversion curves of hardness HL versus other standard
static hardness (HB, HV, HRC, etc.) are available, enabling you to convert HL into other hardness values.

1.2. Leeb Hardness Test (definition)

An impact body with a spherical test tip made of tungsten carbide is propelled against the sample surface by a spring force
and then rebounds back. At a distance of 1mm from the sample surface, the impact and rebound velocity of the impact
body are measured by the following method: A permanent magnet embedded in the impact body, when passing through
the coil in its coil holder, induces in the coil an electric voltage proportional to the velocities of the magnet. Leeb hardness
is expressed by the following formula:

1000*

Vi

Vr

HL 

Where: HL is Leeb Hardness
Vr is the rebound velocity of the impact body
Vi is the impact velocity of the impact body
The voltage characteristic of output signal, when the
impact body passes through the induction coil is illustrated in the following figure:

Voltage characteristic of output signal

A Leeb’s Hardness Tester measures the hardness of sample material in terms of Hardness Leeb (HL), which can be

converted into other Hardness units (Rockwell B and C, Vicker, Brinell and Shore D).

1.3. Notation of Leeb’s Hardness

When measuring the hardness of a sample material using the traditional static hardness testing method, a change of
applied pressure will result in a change in the hardness reading. This will also happen during a Leeb’s Hardness test when

one changes the impact device. In hardness measurement of the same test sample with different impact devices, the Leeb’s

hardness values obtained will vary.

For example: 720HLD≠720HLC
Because different converting curves are obtained from different impact devices, when converting hardness HL into
another hardness values, the notation for the converted hardness value should include the impact device used.

For example:
Hardness HV converted from hardness HL using impact device D+15 should be written as 22, 8 HV LD+15.
Where: 22=Hardness value HL
8=Hardness value HV
L=Leeb’s Method
D+15=Impact device

Hardness HRC converted from hardness L using impact device D should be written as 35, 9 HRCLD.
Where: 35=Hardness value HL
9=Hardness value HRC
L=Leeb’s Method
D=Impact device

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2. Features and Applications

2.1. Introduction

HARTIP 2000 is an innovative portable Leeb hardness tester with our new patent technology which makes HARTIP 2000 a
universal impact direction hardness tester. It is no need to set up impact direction when taking measurement by any angle.
Therefore, HARTIP 2000 offers a linear accuracy comparing to the angle compensating method. HARTIP 2000 is also a cost
saving hardness tester and has many other features.

2.2. Specifications

Principle Leeb hardness measurement
Accuracy ±0.3% @ HL=800
Repeatability ±2HL
Display Digital LCD with backlight
Impact direction Universal angle type
Hardness scale HL/HRC/HRB/HB/HV/HS/σb
Measuring range HL170-960 / HRC17-70 / HRB13-109 / HB20-655 /
HV80-940 / HS32-99.5 / σb(rm)255-2639N/mm2
Impact device D(U) (External) /DC, DL, D+15, G, C(External, optional)
Materials 10 common metal materials
Memory 300 data can be stored and re-readable
Statistics Calculated automatically
Recalibration Allowed by user
Indicator Low battery
Communication interface RS232 to micro-printer, Bluetooth (optional) to Bluetooth micro-printer
Auto power off Auto
Power supply 1.5V AA alkaline battery x 2
Working environment -10ºC ~+45ºC
Dimension (mm) 124x67x30
Net weight (g) 240
Standards Conforming to ASTM A956, DIN50156, GB/T 17394-1998

2.3. Applications

Hardness tests on installed machines or steel structures: e.g. on heavy and large work-piece or on permanently installed
system parts.
Rapid testing of multiple measuring areas for examination of hardness variations over larger regions.
Measuring hardness for produced parts at production line.
Identifying metallic material stored in a warehouse.
Ineffectiveness analysis of permanent parts, pressure -vessel, turbo generator.

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3. Layout and Key-pad Description

3.1. Layout of HARTIP 2000

PROBE

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3.2. Function of Key

:

Read the memory

:

Power On
Power Off

:

Menu
Increase the value
Turn the page forth

:

Change parameter
Decrease the value
Turn the page back

:

Delete the current reading
Delete the stored values
Press for 3 seconds to
activate/deactivate direction
indicator

:

Confirm the setup
View the statistics values

3.3. Special Features of Impact Devices

Type

Brief Description

D

Universal standard unit for majority of hardness testing assignments.

DC

Extremely short impact device, other specs identical with type D.

- highly confined spaces

- holes and cylinders

- internal measurements on assembled machines

D+15
Slim front section

Application:

- grooves and recessed surfaces.

DL

Extremely slim front section

Application:

- extremely confined spaces

- base of grooves

C

Reduced impact energy ( compared with type D).

Application:

- surface hardened components, coatings

- minimum layer thickness: 0.2mm.

- thin walled or impact sensitive components (small measuring indentation).

G

Increased impact energy(approx. 9 times that of type D)

Application:

- Brinell hardness range only

- heavy cast and forged parts with lower demands on surface finish.

4. Symbols and Illustrations

4.1. Symbols and Illustrations

Symbol

Meaning

LD
LG
LC
LD +15
LDL

Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device D
Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device G
Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device C
Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device D+15
Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device DL

HLD
HB
HRB
HRC
HS
HV

σb (N/mm2)

Leeb hardness value used with impact device D
Brinell hardness value
Rockwell B hardness value
Rockwell C hardness value
Shore hardness value
Vicker hardness value
Strength value

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5. Measurement and Conversion Table

Range for measurement and conversion:

IMPACT DEVICE D/DC

HLD: 170-960

MATERIALS

HRC

HRB

HB

HV

HS

σb (N/mm2)

Steel & cast steel

20.0-67.9

59.6-99.5

80-647

80-940

32.5-99.5

255-1710

Cold work tool steel

20.5-67.1

80-898

1170-2639

Stainless steel & High-temp.
resistant steel

17-62.4

46.5-109

85-655

85-802

740-1725

Cast iron with lamellar
graphite (GG)

21-59

24-100

93-334

90-698

Cast iron with nodular
graphite (GGG)

21-60

24-100

131-387

96-724
Cast aluminum alloys

23-85

20-159

22-193

Copper-zinc alloys (Brass)

13-95.3

40-173

Copper-aluminum /
Copper-tin alloys (Bronze)

14-100

60-290
Wrought copper alloys

14-100

45-315

Forging steel

142-651

IMPACT DEVICE DL

LDL: 560-950

MATERIALS

HRC

HRB

HB

HV

HS

σb (N/mm2)

STEEL

20.6-68.2

37.0-99.9

81-646

80-950

30.6-96.8

IMPACT DEVICE D+15

LD+15: 300-900

MATERIALS

HRC

HRB

HB

HV

HS

σb (N/mm2)

STEEL

19.3-67.9

80-638

80-937

33.3-99.3

CW. ST.

19.8-68.2

80-935

IMPACT DEVICE G L G: 300-750

MATERIALS

HRC

HRB

HB

HV

HS

σb (N/mm2)

STEEL

47.7-99.9

90-646

GC.IRON

92-326

NC.IRON

127-364

IMPACT DEVICE C

L C: 350-950

MATERIALS

HRC

HRB

HB

HV

HS

σb (N/mm2)

STEEL

20.0-70

80-683

80-996

31.9-102.3

CW. ST.

20.7-68.2

100-941

6. Preparation before Measuring

6.1. Requirements for the sample

The surface temperature of sample should be less than 120 C.
The samples must feature a metallic smooth, ground surface, in order to eliminate erroneous measurements brought
about by coarse grinding or lathe scoring. Roughness of the finished surface should not exceed values shown in following
table:

Types of impact devices

Max surface roughness of sample Ra

D/DC/D+15/DL
G
C

2μm
7μm

0.4μm

Requirements for the weight of the sample
For samples weighing over 5 kg and of compact shape, no support is needed.
Samples weighing between 2-5 kg, and also for heavier samples with protruding parts or thin walls, should be placed on a
solid support in such a manner that they do not bend or move by the impact force.
Samples weighing less than 2 kg should be firmly coupled with a stable support weighing over 5 kg.

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For coupling purposes,
The coupling surface between the sample and base plate should be flat, plane parallel and ground.
A thin proper layer of coupling paste is to be applied to the contact surface of the sample.
The sample should be firmly pressed against the surface of the base plate by moving it with a circular motion.
The direction of impact should be perpendicular to the coupling surface.

For the coupling operation, the following prerequisites must be fulfilled:
The contact surface of the sample and the surface of the base plate must be flat, plane parallel and ground.
The direction of the test impact must be perpendicular to the coupled surface.
Minimum thickness of the sample for coupling under various impact devices are shown in following table:

Types of impact devices

Minimum thickness

D/DC/D+15/DL

3mm

G

10mm

C

1mm

Proper Coupling:
Proper coupling requires a little experience. Insufficiently coupled samples produce large variations of individual
measurements, L-values which are too low and the operation is characterized by a rattling noise upon impact of the test
tip.
Example for coupling a test piece with a base plate:

Requirement for the surface hardened layer of the sample
Surface-hardened steels, especially case-hardened steels, produce L-values which are too low when case-hardening depth
is small because of their soft core .When measuring with impact devices D, D+15 or DL, depth of the hardened layer should
be no less than 0.8 mm. When measuring with impact device C, the depth of the hardened layer should be no less than 0.2
mm.

Types of impact devices

Min. layer thickness for surface hardening

D/DC/D+15/DL

0.8mm

C

0.2mm

Application of the coupling
paste

Mutual rubbing of both parts while firmly
press the sample against the base plate.

A particular advanced of coupling is the possibility of
obtaining a very uniform, rigid connection between the
sample and the support, totally eliminating stresses at the
sample surface. The resulting variation in measured
values is very low.

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Surface of the test sample should not be magnetic.
For test sample of curving surface with radius of curvature R less than 30mm, a small support ring should be used.
Supporting the Samples during Testing

Types of impact

devices

Classification of samples

Heavy-weigt

medium-weight

light-weight

D/DC/D+15/DL

>5kg

2 - 5kg

0.05 – 2kg

G

>15 kg

5 - 15kg

0.5 – 5kg

C

>1.5kg

0.5 - 1.5kg

0.02 - 0.5kg

When measuring hardness with HARTIP 2000, the following has to be noticed: Despite the low mass of the impact body
and low impact energy, a relatively large impact force within short duration is generated when the impact body hits the
measuring surface.

Types of impact devices

D/DC/D+15/DL

G

C

Max. impact force

900N

2500N

500N

No particular precautions are necessary for heavy-weight samples with compact shape.
Smaller and lighter samples or workpieces may yield or flex under this force, producing too-low L-values with excessively
large variation. Even with big or heavy workpieces, it is possible for thin-wall regions or thinner protruding parts to yield
upon impact. Depending on the frequency of the resilient yielding action, the measured L-value may be abnormally low or
high. Under many situation, potential problems can be checked in the following manner:
a) Medium-weight samples and also heavier samples with protruding parts or thin walls should be placed on a solid
support in such a manner that they do not move or flex during the test impact.
b) Light-weight samples should be rigidly “coupled” with a non-yielding support such as a heavy base plate. Clamping in a
vice is of no value, since the samples become exposed to stress and because complete rigidity is never attained. As a rule,
the measured L-values would be too small and show excessive variations.

6.2. Samples with Curved Surfaces

Impact testers only work properly, if the impact body has a certain position in the guide tube at the moment of impacting
the test surface. In the normal position, automatically present when testing flat and convex-cylindrical samples (such as
round samples), the spherical test tip is located exactly at the end of the guide tube.
However, when testing spherically or cylindrically shaped concave surfaces, the impact body remains further within the
guide tube or protrudes further therefore. Thus, with such types of curved surfaces, it is to be observed that radii of
curvature do not drop below the values indicated in the following Fig.
Curved surfaces should always be tested with the small support ring.

Impact device types D, D+15 and C Rmin =30mm
Impact device type G Rmin =50mm
For impact devices D, D+15 and C, special support rings are available to accommodate smaller radii on convex or
concave surface.

7. Operation

7.1. Switch on the tester

Press the key to switch on the tester and press the key again to switch off the tester. When the
tester is switched on, the tester will enter into measuring mode.

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7.2. Parameter Setup

Operation Diagram

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7.2.1. Probe Setup

Press key to enter the Probe setup menu.

Press key to change probe between D, DL, D15, G and C.

Press key to confirm the setting or press key again to change probe.

7.2.2. Materials Selection

The material selected is prior to the conversion from HL value to other scales.

Press key to enter into the menu until “MATE” displays on LCD.

Press key to change material from M1M2M3 ... M11 with each pressing key .

Press key to confirm the setting or press key again to change other parameters.

M1：

Steel & Cast Steel

M2：

Cold Work Tool Steel

M3：

Stainless Steel & High-temp. Resistant Steel

M4：

Cast Iron with Lamellar Graphite (GG)

M5：

Cast Iron with Nodular Graphite (GGG)

M6：

Cast Aluminum Alloys

M7：

Copper-Zinc Alloys (Brass)

M8：

Copper-Aluminum / Copper-Tin Alloys (Bronze)

M9：

Wrought Copper Alloys

M0：

Forging Steel

7.2.3. Hardness Scale (Conversion)

Hardness scale is based on the material selected. Not every material has same conversion. For example, for steel,
it has conversions to HRC, HRB, HB, HV, HSD; but for cast iron, only has conversions to HB.

Press key consecutively to enter into the menu until “CONV” displays on LCD.

Press key to change the hardness scale from HLDHRCHBHVHSσb with each pressing key

.

Press key to confirm the setting or press key again to go to next item of menu.

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7.2.4. Mean Time

With HARTIP2000, the statistics values can be calculated automatically after setup mean time.

Press key consecutively to enter into menu until “AVER” displays on LCD.

Press key to select mean time from 0345 circularly by each pressing key .

Press to confirm the setting or press key again to go to next item of menu.

7.2.5. Storage

The HARTIP2000 has a memory capacity of 300 data. The stored values can be re-readable on LCD.

Press key consecutively to enter into menu until “SAVE” displays on LCD.

Press key to change the setting between “OFF” and “ON” alternatively.

Press key to confirm the setting or press key again to go to next item of menu. When select “ON”,
a “S” appears on LCD which means the function of storage is activated.

7.2.6. Printing Setup

Press key consecutively to enter into the menu until “PORT” displays on LCD.

Press key to change the setting between “OFF”, “232” and “bLU” alternatively.

Press key to confirm the setting or press key again to go to first item of menu. When selecting

“232” or “BLU”, an indicator “ ” will appears on left side of LCD which means the communication function is
activated for printing. “232” means communicating by RS232 port, “BLU” means communicating by Bluetooth.

7.2.7. Impact Direction

The instrument is designed to take measurement at any impact direction without individually setting up impact
direction on the instrument during measurement. The instrument will recognize the angle of probe and make
compensation automatically. But you can still review the direction arrow to make sure if the impact direction of
probe recognized by instrument is right or not.

Press to switch on the tester / during measuring mode

Press to active the function to display impact direction.

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Take measurement at different impact direction to see if the arrow direction on LCD is compatible to your probe
angle. If you find the arrow direction on LCD is not compatible to your actual probe angle, you can calibrate the
instrument to make impact direction compatible. Please refer to 7.7Calibration (Compensation).

Please note: once the instrument is switched off, the function of displaying impact direction will be
deactivated automatically.

7.3. Operation

7.3.1. Take measurement

Switch on the tester, the instrument will go into measuring mode automatically. If the parameters are needed to
change, please refer to 7.2.

7.3.2. Load spring force

Hold the impact device with left hand while push the loading tube with right hand toward to the end. Then loose
the force and let the loading tube back to original position.

7.3.3. Release

Place the impact device against the object to be measured. Then press the release button on top of the impact
device with finger of right hand. The measuring value will display on LCD.

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Please note：During the measurement, the impact device must be placed vertically with a little force against
the surface of workpiece. Otherwise, it may affect the accuracy.

7.4. Data storing and re-reading

Set the storage function of tester to be activated. Please refer to 7.2.5. A “S” displays on LCD. At this time, all
measuring values will be stored automatically into the memory.

After storage is activated, press key after “MEMR” displays and then the last stored value will display.

Press key or to turn the page and view measuring values. When “EOF” or “bOF” displays with
turning page, it reminds you it is at the end.

Clear the memory
Delete the stored data from memory.

Under the re-readable mode, press and hold the key until “dELE” displays on LCD. Then press key
to confirm the deletion.

7.5. Statistics

With this function, the statistics values will be calculated automatically by the tester. Please refer to 7.2.4 Mean
Time to activate this function.

7.5.1. View statistics value

After mean time was setup in the tester, the mean time number will display on LCD. With each measurement, the

number will increase one by one until all finished. Then press key consecutively to view value of
average, maximum, minimum.

7.5.2. Delete the non-realistic value

When mean time was setup, in order to avoid wrong calculation, if there are random values occurs, you should

delete the random value. Press key , the current value will be deleted.

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7.6. Print-Out

The tester is designed to print our measuring values by two ways. One is print-out all from memory and the other
is print-out online while measuring.

7.6.1. Printing stored values

Activate the storage function on the tester, there is a “S” displays on the right side of LCD. Please refer to 7.2.5
Storage.
Connect the tester to the printer with cable and then power on the printer. For Bluetooth connection, the printing
cable is not necessary. (The printer and cable will be ordered optionally)

Press key , a “R” displays on LCD which means the tester is in the re-readable mode, at this time, the last
value will display on LCD.

Press and hold key until “PALL” displays on LCD.

Press key to print out all data.

7.6.2. Printing on line

Activate the communication on the tester, there is a “ ” displayed on LCD. Please refer to 7.2.6 Printing Setup.
Connect the tester to the printer with cable.
Take measurements, all values will be printed out one by one with each measurement.

7.7. Calibration (Compensation)

The measurement compensation is used for calibration of the instrument. After the instrument is used for some
time, the ball tip on impact body may be worn out or the instrument recognize wrong angle of probe which would
lead inaccuracy. In order to compensate such error, the tester is designed to re-calibrate by user.

Press key in turn to display “CALD” on the LCD. Press key in turn, “ESC”, “CLR” and “CAL” will
display in the lower right corner of LCD in turn.

7.7.1. Calibration for probe D

Set probe as D. Please refer to 7.2.1 Probe Setup.

When “ESC” displays, press to give up calibration and return to measuring mode.

When “CLR” displays, press to clear last calibration (compensation) value. To make sure the calibration is
correct, please clear last calibration before each calibration.

When “CAL” displays, press to enter into calibration mode. An indicator “C” will display on the middle
right of LCD.

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At the mode of calibration, you are asked to take 3 measurements (impact direction: downward) on standard
test block in total. Please follow up the direction indication on LCD to take measurements.

During the measurements, you can delete the unsatisfied reading by press key . After taking 3

measurements on test block, press key to display average value. At this time, the arrow disappears and
an indicator “AVE” is displayed on the right bottom of LCD.

If the average value differs from the standard value of test block, you can press and hold key for 3
seconds, “CALD” will flash once on the screen, and then an indicator “ADJ” will display on the right bottom of the

LCD, you can press key or to increase or decrease the value on LCD until the value is same as
the value of test block.

Press key to finish the calibration and turn back to normal measuring mode.

7.7.2. Calibration for probe DL

Set probe as DL. Please refer to 7.2.1 Probe Setup.

Press key in turn to display “CALD” on the LCD. Press key in turn, “ESC”, “CLR” and “CAL” will

display in the lower right corner of LCD in turn. When “CAL” displays, press to enter into calibration
mode. An indicator “C” will display on the middle right of LCD.

Take 3 measurements (impact direction: downward) on standard test block in total. During the measurements,

you can delete the unsatisfied reading by press key . After taking 3 measurements on test block, press key

to display average value. At this time, the arrow disappears and an indicator “AVE” is displayed on the

right bottom of LCD.

If the average value differs from the LDL value of test block, you can press and hold key for 3 seconds,

“CALD” will flash once on the screen, and then an indicator “ADJ” will display on the right bottom of the LCD, you

can press key or to increase or decrease the value on LCD until the value is same as the value of
test block.

Press key to finish the calibration and turn back to normal measuring mode.

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Please note：When the calibration is only for impact direction instead of value, just make the same operation
and don not change value on LCD. After you finish the whole operation of calibration, the impact direction
will be also calibrated.

7.8. Restore factory settings and check serial no.

Restore factory settings

1. Press and hold button while turning on the tester, "ESC" will display on the LCD after release .

2. Press consecutively, the "ESC" and "FSET" will display on the LCD in turn.

3. Press key to restore factory settings when "FSET" displays on the LCD, and then the tester will return
to the measuring mode.
Check serial no.

1. Press and hold button while turning on the tester, serial no. will display on the LCD.

2. Press , the tester will return to the measuring mode.

8. Maintenance and Repair

Do your best to avoid shock, heavy dust, damp, strong magnetic field, and oil stain.

8.1. Maintenance of the Impact Device

The devices do not require any particular care other than periodic cleaning of the impact body and the guide tube
after performing approximately 1000-2000 tests. During cleaning, the following procedures need to be observed:

Unscrew support ring and remove impact body from guide tube.
Clean off any dirt and metallic dust from the impact body and the spherical test tip.
Clean guide tube with the special brush provided.
Do not apply oil to any parts for the impact device.
Please make sure to keep the spring of impact device at releasing position, do not let the spring pressed
by locking impact body after working and being storage.