Hilti FS10 User Manual
Ferroscan System FS10
Bedienungsanleitung
Operating instructions
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Contents Main functions
1. Safety / care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2. Items supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. Preparing the system for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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 TCU12H 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
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1. Safety / care and maintenance
Safety precautions Ferroscan System Safety precautions TCU12 H
Important: The following safety precautions must be
observed
● The mains supply must correspond to the information printed
on the rating plate. 230 volt units may also be connected to a
220 volt supply.
● Only Hilti RB10 batteries should be charged using this charger.
The TCU12H charger and RB10 battery have been designed to
work together optimally.
● The charger must be able to give off heat during the charging procedure. Please ensure that the ventilation slits are not
obstructed.
Do not use the charger in closed containers!
● Do not short circuit the contacts.
● The charger should be located in a dry, clean and cool place
but protected from frost.
As this unit is connected to the mains supply, safety precautions
must be observed.
Care and maintenance
Always disconnect the mains plug from the mains supply before
cleaning or servicing the TCU12 H. The contacts in the battery
compartment must be kept clean (free of oil and grease).
The ventilation slits must be free of dirt and dust.
A damaged supply cord must be replaced by a Hilti repair centre, as special tools are required for carrying out the repair correctly.
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 RB 10 battery
becomes totally exhausted (unit completely inoperative). The
battery cells may suffer damage if completely discharged.
● The BP 10 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 RB 10 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.
Important: The following safety precautions must be
observed
● A qualified technical expert (e.g. civil engineer) must be
consulted when making use of the measurement data for
safety relevant purposes (e.g. structural design).
Care and maintenance
The Ferroscan FS10 system is a testing instrument. Although it
has been designed for arduous jobsite conditions (impact and
vibration resistance) it should be treated with the appropriate
care.
The LCD display is suitable for operation in temperatures within
the range –10°C
% to % +50°C. Extreme temperatures resulting from exposure to direct sunlight for long periods and other
sources of heat such as radiators should be avoided!
The PC and printer connections should always be covered when
not in use in order to protect the instrument from the effects of
dust and water spray.
The RS10 scanner required to be recalibrated after a period of
use of approx. two years. It is recommended that the RS10
scanner is returned to the nearest Hilti centre for recalibration
after a period of two years. If the measurement characteristics
lie outside tolerance limits, the complete system becomes inoperative. No further readings can be taken.
The lithium auxiliary battery has a life of approx. six years. It is
recommended that this battery is checked at the two-yearly calibration intervals.
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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 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.
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Scan...
Analyse...
Quickscan...
Set Up...
Main Menu
Delete
Image...
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Scan...
Analyse...
Quickscan...
Set Up...
Main Menu
Delete
Image...
"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.
4. Operation
4.1 RV10 monitor
Operating controls
1 On/off button
2 Increase image contrast
3 Reduce image contrast
4 Print
5 Cursor keys
6 Function keys
7 Printer connection
8 PC connection
9 DC power supply socket
10 Scanner connection
11 Battery compartment
12 Carrying 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.
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
key.
Done
Display
Normally, when the RV 10 monitor is switched on, the last
recorded image appears on the screen. If no image is stored in
the RV10's memory, a brief description of the main functions is
displayed.
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