Mahr Millimar C 1200 Operating Instructions Manual

Compact length measuring instrument

3723034

Mahr GmbH

Esslingen Standort

Reutlinger Str. 48, 73728 Esslingen, Germany

Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]

[e-mail], www.mahr.de

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Millimar C 1200

Operating Instructions

Valid from firmware version 1.3

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Dear customer,

Congratulations on choosing a product by Mahr GmbH. We kindly request that you follow the
instructions below to ensure the long-term precision of your measuring instrument.

We operate a policy of continuous improvement and are constantly developing our products.
Therefore, it is possible that there may be slight differences between the text and illustrations
in this document and the measuring instrument in your possession, especially with regard to
type designations. We reserve the right to make changes to the design and scope of supply,
the right to undertake further technical developments, and all rights relating to translation of
this documentation.

© by Mahr GmbH, Esslingen, Germany

The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:

General information

Important note

Caution, hazard

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol can cause inaccurate results and
lead to equipment damage.

Introduction

Permitted uses

The Millimar C 1200 is an electronic length measuring and evaluation instrument for use in
production. An inductive probe can be connected.

The operating, maintenance and repair information detailed in these operating instructions
must be followed.

To bring about the greatest benets from this measuring instrument, you must read the

operating instructions before placing it into operation.

The scope of delivery of the length measuring instrument includes:

- Measuring instrument

- Power supply unit with interchangeable adapter

- Operating instructions

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Forfeiture of warranty

Service work caused by viruses that were introduced via a network connection or other data
carrier, are generally excluded from warranty services.

Storage temperatures below -10°C or above +50°C and relative humidity levels above 85%
will invalidate the warranty for the instrument.

Safety information

This measuring instrument complies with the relevant safety regulations. It was dispatched

from our production facility in a awless condition and perfect working order. However, failure

to follow the instructions given below can cause personal injury or death.

1. Before you connect up and use the measuring instrument for the rst time, please

read the accompanying documentation. Follow the safety precautions detailed in the
operating instructions.

2. Keep the documentation close to the measuring instrument ready for quick reference.

3. Follow all safety precautions, accident prevention regulations and internal company rules
and guidelines. If necessary you should request further information from your company

safety ofcer.

4. Before connecting up this measuring instrument, please check the local mains supply
voltage to ensure that it is within the working range of the AC adaptor (100 V - 240 V,
50 Hz - 60 Hz). If they do not match, this measuring instrument must not be connected
under any circumstances!

5. The instrument may only be connected to a grounded power socket which complies with
the regulations of the local power supply company. This also applies to any extension
cables that are used.

6. Only use original and intact AC adapters.

7. When connecting inductive probes ensure that the plugs are rmly screwed onto the

connection sockets.

8. Do not drop the instrument and make sure it is positioned securely.

9. Do not operate the instrument in areas where there is a risk of explosion and do not
expose it to direct sunlight!

10. Do not clean the membrane keypad with solvent-based cleaning agents.

11. Before opening the housing, disconnect the power supply.

12. The test and measuring equipment, for which the Millimar is used, are subject to
inspection equipment monitoring. For this reason, regular inspection equipment
monitoring performed by either the user or Mahr Service must ensure compliance to the

specied error limits for the test and measuring equipment.

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Confirmation of traceability

We declare, with sole responsibility, that this

product conforms with standards and technical

data as specified in our sales documents

(operating instructions, leaflet, catalog).

We certify that the testing equipment used to

check this product, and guaranteed by our
Quality Assurance, is traceable to national

standards.

Thank you for placing your trust in us by

purchasing this product.

Important notes prior to using the length measuring instrument

• The measuring instrument may only be used for its intended purpose. No liability will be
accepted for damages caused by other usage or as a result of the incorrect application of
this measuring instrument.

• Should your specic measuring task not be solved with this measuring instrument,

please contact us so we can help solve your measuring task with a different instrument.
Please inform us about your measuring task.

• Battery

• Not rechargeable

• Do not incinerate

• Dispose off as prescribed

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Do not use an electric marking tool.

Disposal information

Electronic equipment which was purchased from Mahr after March 23, 2006 can be returned to us.
We will dispose of this equipment in an environmentally-friendly way in accordance with EU Directives
2012/19/EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and the German National - Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Act, ElektroG.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

This measuring instrument conforms to the applicable EU directives.

A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the following address:
Mahr GmbH, Standort Esslingen, Reutlinger Str. 48,
73728 Esslingen, Germany, or can be downloaded from:
www.mahr.de/de/Leistungen/Fertigungsmesstechnik/Produkte

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Table of Contents

1. Delivery and connection

1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................................... 8

1.2 Scope of delivery .............................................................................. 9

1.3 Symbols ....................................................................................... 10

1.4 Operating elements and interfaces ................................................. 12

1.4.1 Display and operating keys ............................................................. 12

1.4.2 Interfaces ....................................................................................... 12

1.4.3 Battery compartment ....................................................................... 13

2. Initial operation (basic conguration)

2.1 Switching ON .................................................................................. 14

2.2 Selecting the display language ....................................................... 14

2.3 Setting the measurement unit ......................................................... 14

2.4 Selecting the measuring probe ....................................................... 15

2.5 Scaling the analog display .............................................................. 15

2.5.1 In static measuring mode (standard) .............................................. 15

2.5.2 In dynamic measuring mode (max, min, max-min) ........................ 15

2.6 Connecting the measuring probe .................................................... 16

2.7 Selecting the probe type ................................................................. 16

2.8 Setting up the probe ........................................................................ 17

2.9 Switching OFF ................................................................................ 18

3. Measurement menu

3.1 Selecting the master ....................................................................... 19

3.2 Selecting the nominal value ............................................................ 20

3.3 Selecting the tolerance ................................................................... 21

3.4 Selecting the formula ...................................................................... 23

3.5 Selecting the function ...................................................................... 24

3.6 Selecting the factor ......................................................................... 25

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4. Display menu

4.1 Selecting the resolution ................................................................... 26

4.2 Selecting the display style ............................................................... 27

4.3 Selecting the color scheme ............................................................. 28

4.4 Centering the display ...................................................................... 29

4.5 Setting the brightness ..................................................................... 30

5. Setup menu

5.1 Selecting the language ................................................................... 31

5.2 Selecting the unit of measurement ................................................. 32

5.3 Selecting the probe type ................................................................. 33

5.4 Selecting ECO mode ...................................................................... 34

6. System menu

6.1 Selecting absolute mode ................................................................. 35

6.2 Customer calibration ....................................................................... 36

6.2.1 Enabling customer calibration ......................................................... 36

6.2.2 Executing a probe calibration .......................................................... 37

6.2.3 Conducting a factory standard calibration ....................................... 39

6.2.4 Executing a customer calibration reset ........................................... 42

6.3 Activating a factory calibration ........................................................ 43

6.4 Resetting to factory settings ............................................................ 44

6.5 Activating the menu lock ................................................................. 45

6.6 Requesting rmware version and serial number ............................. 47

7. Description of the interfaces

7.1 Suitable data connection cables ..................................................... 48

7.2 Interfaces: Opto RS232C, Digimatic, USB ...................................... 48

7.3 Data transmission parameters ........................................................ 49

8. Technical data

8.1 Compact length measuring instrument Millimar C1200 .................. 50

8.2 Compatible probes for Millimar C1200 ............................................ 51

9. Spare parts

9.1 Available spare parts ...................................................................... 52

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1. Delivery and connection

1.1 Unpacking

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1.2 Scope of delivery

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1.3 Symbols

– Select menu

– Set zero point (RESET)

– Reduce the resolution

– Increase the resolution

– Start data transmission

– Scroll up

– Scroll down

– Scroll to the right

– Scroll to the left

– Conrm

– Cancel

– Exit menu

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– Battery mode

– Change batteries

– Battery low

– Mains power supply mode

– Formula measuring combination

– Data is been transferred

– Factor is not equal to 1

– Activated tolerance

– Dynamic measuring functions

– Start dynamic measurement

– Pause dynamic measurement

– Stop dynamic measurement

– Reset dynamic measurement

+A -A

DATA

FACTOR

TOL

(MAX), (MIN), (MAX-MIN)

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1.4 Operating elements and interfaces

1.4.1 Display and operating keys

Display

Operating keys

Mains connection

1.4.2 Interfaces

Data output Probe input A

Battery compartment

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1.4.3 Battery compartment

The battery compartment is

integrated in the base

– Turn the measuring instrument

by 180°

– Remove locking screw 1

– Push in tab 2 on the battery

compartment cover and lift it off

– Correctly insert ve type AA

batteries or rechargeable batteries

Observe polarity of the

batteries!

– Close the battery compartment

cover in reverse order.

If connected to the mains power

supply, the measuring instrument
will automatically switch to mains
power supply.

The rechargeable batteries are

not recharged during mains power
operation.

Battery compartment cover

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Battery compartment

1

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Welcome!

Please select your language:

Deutsch

中文

Čeština

English

Français

Italiano

Polski

ü

q p

Welcome!

Please select the measurement unit:

mm

µm

inch

t

ü

q p

2. Initial operation

2.1 Switching ON

– Connect the mains power supply

unit to the measuring instrument
via the mains power supply
socket and/or insert the batteries
(rechargeable).

– Press the ON / OFF key

=> The following appears on the

display:

Start screen

2.3 Setting the measurement unit

– Select the required measurement

unit with q or p

– Press

ü to conrm

2.2 Selecting the display language

– Select the required language with

q or p

– Press

ü to conrm

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Welcome!

Please select the probe type:

Standard probe

Long probe

t

ü

q p

+A mm

-0.001

-0.1 0 0.1

ut tu

0

+A (MAX) mm

-0.001

-0.1 0 0.1

u tu

Dynamic measuring mode

Static measuring mode

2.5 Scaling the analog display

2.4 Selecting the measuring probe

– Select the required probe type

with q or p.

=> For compatible probes, see

Chapter 8.2, page 47

– Press

ü to conrm

2.5.1 In static measuring mode
(standard)

– Select required resolution

with u t or t u

2.5.2 In dynamic measuring mode
(max, min, max-min)

– Select required resolution

with u t or t u.

– Change the scaling direction by

pressing and holding the t u key

=> Select the functions (max, min,

max-min, standard), see
section 3.5

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Measurement Display Setup System

Language English

Unit mm

Probe type Standard probe

ECO mode On

Ó

ü

q p

Measurement Display Setup System

Language English

Unit mm

Probe type Standard probe

ECO mode On

t u q

Ó

ü

q

Measurement Display Setup

System

Probe type

Standard probe

Long probe

2.6 Connecting the measuring
probe

– Connect the measuring probe to

probe input A

2.7 Selecting the probe type

– Press the ON / OFF key

=> Standard menu appears

– Select the Setup menu

with u or t

– Select the Probe type submenu

with q or p

– Press ü to conrm

or press Ó to cancel the selection

– Select the required probe type

with q or p.

=> For compatible probes, see

Chapter 8.2, page 47

– Press ü to conrm or Ó to cancel

the selection

– Press the ON / OFF key to exit the

input menu.

Probe input A