Hilti FS10 Manual

Name: Hilti FS10
Brand: Hilti
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Ferroscan System FS10

Bedienungsanleitung Operating instructions

Contents	Main functions

1. Safety / care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2. Items supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Preparing the system for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4.1 RV10 monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Operating controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4.2 RS10 scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.3 Paper reference grid and ruler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4.4 TCU12 H charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4.5 RB10 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5. Using the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.1 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.2 Scanning an image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.3 Determination of position, coverage and diameter of reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 5.4 Rapid detection and verification of minimum coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 5.5 Identifying, recalling and printing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 5.6 PC software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

6. Working range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7. Ferroscan FS10 system - technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

8. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The Ferroscan FS10 system provides the following main functions:

●Rapid detection and verification of minimum concrete coverage (see section 5.4).

●Scanning and recording of images, with determination of depth of coverage and diameter of reinforcement (see sections 5.2 and 5.3).

●Printing out of images (see section 5.5).

●PC software for data evaluation (see section 5.6)

Right of technical modifications reserved

1. Safety / care and maintenance

	Safety precautions Ferroscan System		Safety precautions TCU12 H
			Important: The following safety precautions must be
	Important: The following safety precautions must be
			observed
	observed
			● The mains supply must correspond to the information printed
	● A qualified technical expert (e.g. civil engineer) must be
			on the rating plate. 230 volt units may also be connected to a
	consulted when making use of the measurement data for
			220 volt supply.
	safety relevant purposes (e.g. structural design).
			● Only Hilti RB10 batteries should be charged using this char-

	Care and maintenance		ger.
			The TCU12H charger and RB10 battery have been designed to
	The Ferroscan FS10 system is a testing instrument. Although it
			work together optimally.
	has been designed for arduous jobsite conditions (impact and
			● The charger must be able to give off heat during the charg-
	vibration resistance) it should be treated with the appropriate		ing procedure. Please ensure that the ventilation slits are not
	care.
			obstructed.
	The LCD display is suitable for operation in temperatures within
			Do not use the charger in closed containers!
	the range –10°C % to % +50°C. Extreme temperatures result-
			● Do not short circuit the contacts.
	ing from exposure to direct sunlight for long periods and other		● The charger should be located in a dry, clean and cool place
	sources of heat such as radiators should be avoided!		but protected from frost.
	The PC and printer connections should always be covered when
			As this unit is connected to the mains supply, safety precautions
	not in use in order to protect the instrument from the effects of
			must be observed.
	dust and water spray.

	The RS10 scanner required to be recalibrated after a period of		Care and maintenance
	use of approx. two years. It is recommended that the RS10
			Always disconnect the mains plug from the mains supply before
	scanner is returned to the nearest Hilti centre for recalibration
			cleaning or servicing the TCU12 H. The contacts in the battery
	after a period of two years. If the measurement characteristics
			compartment must be kept clean (free of oil and grease).
	lie outside tolerance limits, the complete system becomes inop-		The ventilation slits must be free of dirt and dust.
	erative. No further readings can be taken.
			A damaged supply cord must be replaced by a Hilti repair cen-
	The lithium auxiliary battery has a life of approx. six years. It is
			tre, as special tools are required for carrying out the repair cor-
	recommended that this battery is checked at the two-yearly cal-
			rectly.
	ibration intervals.

Safety precautions RB1O

Important: The enclosed safety precautions must be observed

●Before operating the unit, check that the RB10 battery has been fitted securely.

●Do not continue to operate the unit until the RB10 battery becomes totally exhausted (unit completely inoperative). The battery cells may suffer damage if completely discharged.

●The BP10 battery should be stored in a dry place and protected from frost. Heat sources such as direct sunlight or radiators should be avoided.

●The RB10 battery should be used only in the units indicated by Hilti. Use only the charger specified by Hilti for charging the RB10 battery. The charger, battery and other units of the system are designed to work together optimally.

●If necessary, clean the RB10 battery terminals before inserting it into the charger or into the unit.

●Do not short circuit the RB10 battery terminals.

●New RB10 batteries or batteries which have not been used for a long period only reach full capacity after several charge/discharge cycles.

Care and maintenance

Battery terminals must be kept clean (free of oil and grease). If, after having been subjected to considerable use, battery capacity drops below an acceptable level, we recommend that the battery is checked by Hilti.

Important: RB10 batteries which have reached the end of their life should be returned to Hilti for recycling.

2. Items supplied	3. Preparing the system for operation

The Ferroscan FS10 system is supplied in a standard impactresistant Hilti case. The case contains:

1 RV10 monitor (evaluation module)

1 RS10 scanner (detection probe)

1 RC10 connecting cable

1 RB10 battery

1 TCU12 H charger

10 RG10 paper reference grids

1 roll of adhesive tape

1 serial interface connecting cable

1 PC program for data analysis

Before the system can be operated, the RB10 battery must be charged using the TCU12 H charger (see section 4.4).

The charged RB10 battery should be inserted in the compartment on the base of the RV10 monitor (locking lever facing upwards).

Press the I/O button to switch on the RV10 monitor. If the system is being operated for the first time, after running through an automatic self test, a short description of basic functions appears on the screen. Alternatively, the last recorded image will appear on the screen. The battery must be recharged when the symbol, which appears at the left-hand edge of the screen, begins to blink. Charge the battery using the TCU12 H charger (see page 21). The RS10 scanner must be connected to the RV10 monitor using the RC10 connecting cable before readings can be taken.

4. Operation

4.1 RV10 monitor

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Operating controls

1 On/off button

2 Increase image contrast

3 Reduce image contrast

4Print

5Cursor keys

6Function keys

7Printer connection

8PC connection

9DC power supply socket

10Scanner connection

11Battery compartment

12Carrying strap

Warning: for DC power supply a regulated output voltage of 12 V is required.

Note: To save battery power, the monitor switches off automatically if no button is pressed for a period of 5 minutes.

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Main Menu

Scan...

Analyse...

Quickscan...

Delete

Image...

Set Up...

Function keys

The five function keys are used to select a function from the main menu which appears on the right-hand side of the screen. When a function has been selected, the function menu is displayed. If no function is allocated to a particular key, the corresponding position on the screen remains blank. If a function is not available for a particular operating mode, the menu position is displayed in grey.

To return to the main menu from a function menu, press the

Done key.

"Scan"creates and stores a 600mm square image. Up to 42 images can be stored.

"Analyse"provides detailed measurement functions for the stored images.

"Quickscan"gives rapid assesment of coverage over a large surface.

"Delete image"removes one or more images from the memory.

"Set up"sets volume, time, date and language.