TechTest RECOGNOIL User Manual

Recognoil – User‘s Manual

Software version 2.2.1_2015-02-21

ECOGNOIL

Oil Layer Detector

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Recognoil oil layer detector

User’s manual

SER‘s MANUAL

Recognoil – User‘s Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The Recognoil device enables the user to detect residual oil / grease contamination on the surface of the material.

It can be used with almost all oil types and lubricant residues, which contain a part of a synthetic compound. It is not suitable for very refined mineral oils – these applications often require a fluorescence agent. The Recognoil device is not suitable for use with silicone oil based compounds.

Recognoil integrates a source of UV radiation and a fluorescence detector. Together with a personal computer, connected via USB, it is able to create, evaluate and to display the surface’s detected properties within a few seconds.

The Recognoil Software is designed to run on Microsoft® Windows™ XP, Vista, 7 and 8 machines.

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1. QUICK START

This short introduction chapter assumes that you have the Recognoil detector drivers and Recognoil Advanced / Professional SW installed on your TabletPC / PC. Otherwise, please skip this chapter and proceed to page 7.

1) Connect the USB cable to the device. Please use microUSB adapter if necessary.

2) Run the software using a desktop icon / Start menu icon / Program list called „Recognoil V2.2.1“.

3) After a successful initialization, hold approx. 2 seconds the device trigger to activate quick LIVE mode with which you can scan the surface while moving the device.

4) Or you can click the trigger shortly to activate the PHOTO mode. This mode requires you to hold the device on one place 3 to 5 seconds after touching the trigger again. After that a double beep is played, marking the scanning complete.

5) Please note that the detected surface must be disposed of any dust particles. Please use dry compressed air, preferably pressurized cans for electronics cleaning.

6) The most important value is the mean detector output value, where a smaller value shows cleaner surface, while bigger numbers mean bigger oil contaminations. The values does not have any units, it serves for comparative purposes.

7) The displayed surface is approx. 12x18 mm. You can adjust the contrast (limit) by moving the slider control.

8) The data can be immediately exported as a BMP / JPEG / GIF using the second menu icon.

9) Please find more info further in the user’s

manual.

Please always mind the safety

precautions.

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INDEX

QUICK START ................................................................................................................ 3

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................. 5

1.1. Safety measures........................................................................................................ 5

1.2. Workplace safety measures ..................................................................................... 5

1.3. Electrical safety ......................................................................................................... 6

1.4. Other precautions ..................................................................................................... 6

3. QUICKSTART GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 7

3.1. Device component overview .................................................................................... 7

3.2. Hardware .................................................................................................................. 7

3.3. Software .................................................................................................................... 7

3.4. SW Recognoil Advanced / Professional .................................................................. 13

3.5. Detection walkthrough ........................................................................................... 14

3.6. Settings and Oil-Pick dialog .................................................................................... 16

3.7. Load RRW function ................................................................................................. 17

3.8. Battery charging ..................................................................................................... 18

3.9. Notes on device operation ..................................................................................... 19

4. MAINTENANCE AND LONG TERM STORING .............................................................. 20

5. PRACTICAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 21

5.1. Principle of operation ............................................................................................. 21

5.2. Methodology .......................................................................................................... 22

5.3. Examples of use ...................................................................................................... 24

5.4. Notes ....................................................................................................................... 24

6. VALIDATION - CALIBRATION (Professional version only) ........................................... 25

7. TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................................... 27

8. Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................... 28

9. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................... 29

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read all the instructions and directions! Prior to the first use of the device, please read the instructions manual.

Keep the instructions manual for future reference.

1.1. Safety measures

A powerful source of invisible UV-A radiation is used for surface irradiation.

The Recognoil device can be operated only by an instructed person, equipped with UV goggles.

No other person is allowed to share the same working place, or, must be also equipped with UV goggles.

1.2. Workplace safety measures

a) Keep the working place clean and well illuminated. Leaving the workplace untidy and

poorly lit can lead to work accidents.

b) Do not operate the device in explosive environment. Keep away from flammable liquids,

gasses or dust. Electrical appliances may create spark, which are able to ignite flammable substances.

c) Children and other persons are not allowed to be present at the working place.

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1.3. Electrical safety

a) Recognoil device uses only safe voltages, never exceeding 12 Volt DC.

b) The USB charger works with high voltage of 230 Volt AC and is designed to be used only

in indoor environment. It is strictly prohibited to be operated in wet and moist environment.

c) Please keep all the supplied appliances from rain and moisture. Use only in indoor

environment.

1.4. Other precautions

Operate and store the device only in dry and clean environment. The device must be immediately cleaned in case of any contamination. Residual oil and dust contaminations degrade future measurement. Do not use organic solvents when clearing.

Do not use paper towels for device cleaning. The paper fibers show a great amount of fluorescence and thus influence the oil detection process.

A proper method for dust cleaning is with a help of dry compressed air. Please use dry compressed air, preferably pressurized cans for electronics cleaning.

Please handle the device with care – it contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid mechanical drops and shocks.

Operate the device at room temperature higher than 10°C, not exceeding 35°C. Do not operate after sudden temperature change or in case of condensing moisture.

Please use only certified shielded USB cables, for example from the Belkin manufacturer. Please do not use cables longer than 3 meters.

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3. QUICKSTART GUIDE

3.1. Device component overview

Img. 1.: Component overview

3.2. Hardware

Prior to use, connect the USB cable. You can run the PC Software Recognoil.

After that, if battery voltage is O.K. you will be able to choose a detection mode.

After the detector activation, choosing a mode and exposition trigger press, the surface is irradiated and the results are being collected. Please read more information in the Software chapter.

3.3. Software

Minimum system requirements:

• Intel Atom Z2760, 1 GB RAM

Trigger switch

USB connector

Removable

silicon sleeve

Charge LED

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• Microsoft® Windows™ XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Operating system

Recommended system requirements:

• Intel i3 Processor, 2 GB RAM

The Recognoil detection software must have these prerequisites pre-installed:

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (free for download at microsoft.com, you will be noticed during the installation)

• 32-bit version – IDS uEye detector driver x86 (32)

• 64-bit version –IDS uEye detector driver x64

3.3.1. Detector driver installation

The installation must be executed „as Administrator“ i.e. by rightclicking on the executable driver pack and choosing „Run as Administrator“. This of course requires administrator privileges – please contact your local network administrator in case of any problems.

Insert the supplied USB Flash disc in a free USB port

1. At first, it is necessary to set up the detector driver, depending on your operating system. Open the flash drive and find the “Drivers” directory. If your operating system is:

• Windows XP - 32 bit

Execute the installation package „\Drivers\uEye32bit_45000.exe“

• Windows 7 or 8 - 32 bit

Execute the installation package „\Drivers\uEye32bit_45000.exe“

• Windows 7 or 8 - 64 bit

Execute the installation package „\Drivers\uEye64bit_45000.exe“

2. Follow the instructions:

• In the first step, you can choose either „English (United States)“ or the German language.

• Now please click the button „Install Driver“

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• In the next Windows please select „Custom“ and click „Next >“.

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• The first item is to be checked, along with „uEye ActiveX control“. The other items need not be installed. After that, click „Next >“.

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