PCE Health and Fitness PCE-RT 1200, PCE-RT 2000 User Manual

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PCE-RT 1200 / PCE-RT 2000 Roughness Tester

User Manual

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Last change: 5 July 2018

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Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2

2.1 Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 1200 ................................ ................................... 2

2.2 Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 2000 ................................................................... 3

2.3 Optional accessories ........................................................................................................ 4

3 System description ............................................................................... 4

3.1 Device .............................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 5

3.3 Display ................................ ................................................................ ............................. 6

4 Function keys ........................................................................................ 6

5 Getting started ....................................................................................... 7

5.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Preparation ...................................................................................................................... 7

6 Operation ............................................................................................... 8

6.1 Measurement ................................ ................................................................ ................... 8

6.2 Further functions .............................................................................................................. 9

6.3 Settings ...........................................................................................................................11

7 Calibration ........................................................................................... 12

7.1 Result calibration .............................................................................................................12

7.2 Stylus correct ..................................................................................................................12

8 Warranty ............................................................................................... 13

9 Disposal ............................................................................................... 13

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time.
The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments
personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our
liability and not covered by our warranty.

 The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used

otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

 The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature,

relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do

not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or
moisture.

 Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
 The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
 Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
 You must not make any technical changes to the device.
 The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral

cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.

 The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
 Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

 The sensor is a sensitive device which needs protection and extra care. Please put

the sensor back into the box after using it.

 The device may also not be used in heavy dusty and, oily areas and strong magnetic

fields.

 Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
 The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

 Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications

2.1 Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 1200

2.1.1 Sensor

Testing principle

Inductance Type

Measurement Range

200 μm

Stylus tip radius

5 μm

Stylus tip material

Diamond

Maximum recommended static measuring
force

4 mN (0.4 gf)
Conical stylus with spherical tip angle

90 °

Longitudinal guide head radius

45 mm

2.1.2 Driving parameters

Maximum driving distance

15 mm

Driving speed during measurement

sampling length = 0.25mm: Vt=0.135mm/s
sampling length = 0.8mm: Vt=0.5mm/s
sampling length = 2.5mm: Vt=1mm/s

Driving speed during retraction

V=1mm/s

Indication error

< ±10%

Indication repeatability

< 6%

2.1.3 Measurement range

Parameter

Measurement range

Ra

0.005 µm ... 16 μm

Rq

0.005 µm ... 16 μm

Rz

0.02 µm ... 200 μm

Rt

0.02 µm ... 200 μm

2.1.4 Scope of delivery

Article

Amount

Roughness tester

1

Stylus tip

1

Protection for stylus tip

1

Mounting device

1

Calibration plate

1

Roughness standard

1

PC-Software

1

USB-cable

1

Charging adaptor

1

Carrying case

1

Mounting screws

6

User manual

1

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2.2 Technical specifications of the PCE-RT 2000

2.2.1 Sensor

Testing principle

Inductance Type

Measurement Range

200 μm

Stylus tip radius

5 μm

Stylus tip material

Diamond

Maximum recommended static measuring
force

4 mN (0.4 gf)
Conical stylus with spherical tip angle

90 °

Longitudinal guide head radius

45 mm

2.2.2 Driving parameters

Maximum driving distance

15 mm

Driving speed during measurement

sampling length = 0.25mm: Vt=0.135mm/s
sampling length = 0.8mm: Vt=0.5mm/s
sampling length = 2.5mm: Vt=1mm/s

Driving speed during retraction

V=1mm/s

Indication error

< ±10%

Indication repeatability

< 6%

2.2.3 Measurement range

Measurement parameter

Measurement range

Ra

0.005 µm … 16 µm

Rq

0.005 µm … 16 µm

Rsm

5 µm … 1000 µm

Rsk

-1 … +1

Rz

0.02 µm … 200 µm

Rt

0.02 µm … 200 µm

Rp

0.02 µm … 200 µm

Rv

0.02 µm … 200 µm

Rc

0.05 µm … 16 µm

2.2.4 Scope of delivery

Article

Amount

Roughness tester

1

Stylus tip

1

Protection for stylus tip

1

Mounting device

1

Calibration plate

1

Roughness standard

1

PC-Software

1

USB-cable

1

Charging adaptor

1

Carrying case

1

Mounting screws

6

User manual

1