Take Measurement; Release The Testing Force; Maintenance And Repair; Maintenance Of The Impact Device - PCE Instruments PCE-2500 Bedienungsanleitung

9.2

Take measurement

Place the tester onto the surface of object to be measured by the support ring.
Please note: the proper way of holding is important for obtaining better readings.
Attention: the tester must be placed against object surface firmly and perpendicularly. A slight
gap between support ring of tester and surface of object will lead inaccurate reading.
9.3

Release the testing force

After firmly placing the tester onto the surface of object with left hand, hold the loading tube with thumb
and middle finger of right hand and press the release button with forefinger.
The impact body inside probe will impact the surface of object with spring force. Then the hardness
reading will be displayed on the screen.
Attention: when pressing the release button, please make sure not to press the release
button only by single forefinger which may affect the testing accuracy.

10 Maintenance and repair

Do your best to avoid shock, heavy dust, damp, strong magnetic field and oil stain.

10.1 Maintenance of the impact device

The devices do not require any particular care other than periodic cleaning of the impact body and the
guide tube after performing approximately 1000-2000 tests. During cleaning, the following procedures
need to be observed:
- Unscrew support ring and remove impact body from guide tube.
- Clean off any dirt and metallic dust from the impact body and the spherical test tip.
- Clean guide tube with the special brush provided.
- Do not apply oil to any parts for the impact device.

10.2 Charging battery

When a low battery indicator displays that reminds you to charge the battery. However it is still possible to
measure for some time. Please make sure to obtain additional or replacing battery from the manufacturer.
Otherwise it may cause the instrument to get un-accuracy value. Please connect the instrument with USB
charger or PC to charge the battery.
In order to avoid damage of battery due to over discharged, please charge the battery at least once every
half year after long time of non-use.
Note: The instrument will enter screen saver mode during charging.
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