Operator‘s Manual MMS® Inspection SPG Gage type High Coating Thickness Material Analysis Nanoindentation Material Testing
MMS® Inspection SPG Gage type High Instruments for surface profile measurements according to ASTM D4417, Method B Document no. 932-514 Issue date 2019-09-09 (for software version 1.0.0+3) Manufacturer Helmut Fischer GmbH Phone: Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik Fax: +49 (0) 70 31 3 03 - 0 +49 (0) 70 31 3 03 - 710 Industriestraße 21 www.helmut-fischer.com D-71069 Sindelfingen mail@helmut-fischer.com On our home page www.helmut-fischer.
1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety of the electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Measurement view (example) . Gage . . . . . . .
9 Assigning/changing batch names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 10 Replacing the probe tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 11 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 11.1 Glossary - Display symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 11.2 Glossary - Display texts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 12 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety information If you use the gage as intended and observe the safety information, it will not present any danger. Please read and follow this Operator's Manual and observe the safety information. Also observe generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations. 1.1 Intended use The gage is intended solely for surface profile measurements according to ASTM D4417, Method B. Any use beyond this is not the intended use. The risk of damage ensuing therefrom is borne solely by the user.
Safety information Potentially explosive environment The gage and accessories are not suitable for use in potentially explosive environments. ► Operate the gage and accessories only outside of potentially explosive areas! Danger of injury at the measuring tip You can easily injure yourself at the thin measuring tip. ► Always keep the measuring tip away from the body. ► Keep the device in a box or protective cover. 1.
Modifications, repairs as well as maintenance and service work on the gage and accessories may be carried out only by service personnel authorized by the manufacturer. Exception: Changing the batteries/rechargeable batteries.
Description 2 Description The gages in the MMS Inspection SPG series measure the surface roughness of blasted surfaces easily, quickly and in a nondestructive manner. Gage construction with an integrated measuring probe allows single-hand measurements on flat samples.
1 Gage Front of gage Description 2.
Description 2.3 Keys There are 4 keys for operating the gage. The bottom line of the display always shows the functions of the 4 keys (see illustration below). The assignment depends on the opened menu page. OK The function shown on the display is assigned to the key directly underneath (example).
MEASURE > Tolerance Limits > Settings and entries for the Batch Infos opened batch View Settings > Block Size > Measurement Settings > Value Resolution > Save measurements Switch to Measurement view Activation of limit monitoring and setting of the limits Measurement View Batch Statistic View Block View Activation of automatic block formation and setting of the block size Max.
Description Probe Settings > About > 8 Raw data from probe Line frequency settings Information about software version and probe as well as legal information such as copyright, data protection conditions, enhanced labeling MMS® Inspection SPG High
Gage concept In order to measure, a batch (file) must be created in the gage for each application. The calibration 001, which serves as a reference for each batch, is saved in the gage. A description of the expression measuring application, and the terms batch and calibration can be found in Chapter "Glossary".
Description 10 MMS® Inspection SPG High
Data Sheet MMS® Inspection SPG Surface profile measurement according to ASTM D4417, Method B 1.
MMS® Inspection SPG Description The gage models MMS Inspection SPG measure the depths of surface profiles easily, quick, non-destructively and with the precision that is typical for all Fischer instruments. The SPG gages measure the peak-to-valley distances according ASTM D4417, Method B. Therefore, measurements of the depths of surface profiles by using the SPG gages are conform to many standards and guidances, e.g., SSPC-PA17.
MMS® Inspection SPG Metrological Standard Functions Measurement Tasks Calibration For a correct measurement of the depth of surface profiles, the gage must record the two extreme values "Zero" and "maximum depth" (= air value). This adjustment is carried out by a calibration. If necessary, an adjustment to 1 to 2 further depth values is also possible.
MMS® Inspection SPG General Features Wireless interface Only available in gage variant High Admissible climatic conditions during operation Surface temperature WiFi: WiFi module integrated in gage, Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth: Bluetooth module integrated in gage, Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and BLE Ambient temperature Relative Humidity Altitude of location Pollution Degree 0 … +50 °C 5 … 85 %RH, at 25 °C (77 °F), non-condensing up to 2000 m (6561.7 ft (US)) (above sea level) 3 max.
MMS® Inspection SPG Repeatability Precision* Based on Fischer factory calibration standards, 5 single readings per standard, 20 °C (68 °F) specimen temperature and 20 … 25 °C (68 … 77 °F) ambient temperature 100 … 100 µm: ≤ 1.5 µm 100 … 500 µm: ≤ 1.5 % of reading 0.94,… 13.94 mils: ≤ 0.06 mils 3.94 … 19.69 mils: ≤ 1.
Set up 3 3.1 Set up Installing batteries 3.2 Switching on the gage ► Press the 1 s. key for approx. ► Measurement in air: Hold the gage in your hand and press OK. Battery polarity Observe the correct polarity when inserting the batteries! Damage to the gage The use of defective batteries or the wrong type of battery causes damage to the gage. Leaking batteries destroy the gage's electronics. ► Use only undamaged batteries. ► Use only the following battery types: Alkaline, 1.5 V, AA - LR6 Lithium 1.
Getting started All the settings relevant to measuring the height of surface profile of a sample1 and the measured readings themselves are saved in a file. Such a file is called a batch. In the batch, you define the measurement procedure, e.g. whether the specification limit is to be monitored during the measurement or whether the measured readings are to be logged in measurement block groups. The batch is always assigned the calibration 001 as a reference. 3 steps to the measurement 1.
Settings for measurement 5 Settings for measurement In order to measure, you need to create and open a batch (measuring application file). In a batch, you define the measuring application and settings for the measurement procedure, e.g. specification limit monitoring or grouping of measured readings in measurement blocks during the measurement. The link to the Calibration 001, to which the measurements are referenced, is also saved in the batch file.
Visual inspection of probe tips Although the probe tip is produced from wear-resistant material, it can become damaged during the measurement. The probe tip wears over time and should be replaced after approx. 20,000 measurements. To prevent faulty measurements, the probe tips should therefore be visually inspected at regular intervals.
Settings for measurement 5.2 Creating a new batch Each batch contains some presets for the measurement procedure. The preset selection is based on the requirements in a directive/standard or according to customer specifications. Before you start • The gage is switched on ( key) Creating a new batch 1. Main Menu (V) > Batches > OK > New > OK 2. Measurements in air: Hold the device in your hand and press OK This completes the creation process for a new batch.
Opening a batch Settings for measurement 5.3 Before you start • The gage is switched on ( key) Opening an existing batch 1. Main Menu () > Batches > OK 2. Select the desired batch from the list: 3. OK 4. MEASURE > OK 5. Measurements in air: Hold the device in your hand and press OK Measurement view for the selected batch opens.
Measurement 6 Measurement Use the device model MMS Inspection SPG to measure the height of surface profiles. The probe measures the peak-to-trough height differences according to ASTM 4417, Method B. The gage is therefore suitable for height measurements of surface profiles according to various directives and guidelines, such as SSPC-PA17. During the measurement you can also: • Delete measured readings: Press the key • View the statistics of the open measurement block: Press the BLOCK key 6.
Measurement - procedure 1 Place the gage Place the gage on the surface. 100 50 No x Min Batch 03 70 1 n 65.42 s 60.2 Max 2 Measurement acquisition The measurement acquisition is reported audibly and also by the illumination of the signal lamp. The new measured reading appears in the display. 3 Lifting the gage Lift the gage from the surface. µm 50 50 No x Min No x Min Batch 03 65.1 100 BLOCK 1 n 65.42 s 60.2 Max Batch 03 65.1 100 3/12 6.4 75.3 Measurement 6.3 1 n 65.42 s 60.
Calibration 7 Calibration For a correct measurement, the gage must be adjusted to the extreme values of zero and "maximum height" (= air value). This is done by means of a calibration. The extreme and height values are recorded using a glass plate and one or two calibration shims in order to compensate the influences for future measurements.
Calibration - procedure 1. Open the calibration: (in the measurement display) 2. Follow the routine and perform the calibration steps displayed (air value and zero). In this regard, refer to the descriptions in the sections "Air value calibration step", page 25 and "Zero calibration step", page 26. 3. Require a greater measurement accuracy? Yes: Continue the calibration routines with 1 or 2 calibration shims. • Observe "Foil calibration step (calibration shim)", page 28.
Calibration 7.2.3 Zero calibration step Measurements on the glass plate from scope of supply. Required material • Glass plate 605-306 from scope of supply Procedure – Zero calibration step 1 Perform 5 to 10 measurements on the glass plate. A Placing the gage Place the gage on the surface. B Measurement acquisition The measurement acquisition is reported by a beep and also by the illumination of the signal lamp. The new measured reading appears in the display.
1 Name of calibration 2 Schematic illustration of the current calibration step 3 Current calibration step 4 Progress display of the calibration steps (example of 3 calibration steps, calibration step 1 current) 5 Currently measured reading (example) 6 Mean value of the previously measured measured readings (example) 8 Calibration 001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Zero x x -3.8 -3.
Calibration 7.2.4 Foil calibration step (calibration shim) Measurements on the calibration shim (foil) located on the glass plate directly. Required material • Calibration shim(s) from scope of supply. The hole in the shim marks the specified measuring area. • Glass plate from scope of supply Procedure – Foil calibration step (calibration shim) 1 Position the calibration shim Place the calibration shim (Foil 1/2) on the glass plate.
A Placing the gage Place the gage on the surface. The probe tip must be touching the glass plate within the hole. B Measurement acquisition The measurement acquisition is reported by a beep and also by the illumination of the signal lamp. The new measured reading appears in the display. C Lifting the gage Lift the gage from the surface. Calibration 001 Calibration 001 Calibration 001 Foil 1 x x 78.6 Foil 102.7 n 98.0 2 Foil 1 x x OK 77.4 Foil 94.29 n 98.0 3 OK Foil 1 x x 77.4 Foil 94.
Calibration 4 Take the calibration shim from the glass plate Return the calibration shim (1/2) to the protective sleeve. Calibration shim Glass plate To calibrate with 2 calibration shims, repeat the entire foil calibration step (steps 1 to 4) with the second foil.
Data transfer The following data can be transferred from the gage: • Batch files into the App PHASCOPE PAINT, see page 31 You can download the app for free from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. • Single readings in an Excel file via PC-Datex, see page 33 You can download the program PC-Datex for free from the Fischer-Homepage. 8.1 Transfer batch files in the PHASCOPE PAINT app Before you start • The PHASCOPE PAINT app is installed in the used mobile device.
Data transfer What you can do next • Use the PHASCOPE PAINT app to export the data as follows: • CSV file, for measurement blocks, e.g., for import to MS Excel. Date and time of measurement block creation and measurement capture, single readings, tolerance specification limits, if in the selected application set, are always exported.
Transfer single readings online to an Excel file via PC-Datex The data is transferred directly from the gage to the computer via an USB cable connection. For further processing of the data transferred from the gage commercially as well as internally developed data processing programs can be used. Information on the data import and further processing can be found in the corresponding program manuals. You can download the program PC-Datex for free from the Fischer-Homepage.
Data transfer Finish data transfer ► PC: In the PC-Datex Add-In tap on button Cancel of the PC-Datex window What can you do next • Open another batch, see page 21 • Make further measurements with the gage, see page 22 • Delete readings of the open batch in the gage: Main menu (v) > > All Readings > OK 34 > MMS® Inspection SPG High
Assigning/changing batch names Assign a unique name for the batch. Keep in mind that many batch files are stored in the gage. A unique name makes the selection process easier. Procedure 1. Main Menu () > Batches > OK 2. Select the desired batch from the list: 3. OK > Rename > OK 4. Change name: • Move cursor by means of the and OK keys • Select the desired character by means of the keys • Delete character: Select space 5.
Replacing the probe tip 10 Replacing the probe tip Although the probe tip is produced from wear-resistant material, it can become damaged during the measurement. Furthermore, the probe tip wears over time due to mechanical loading. When to perform • We recommend after approx. 20,000 measurements • When the probe tip is visibly damaged Required materials • Gage • Probe tip replacement kit 605-434 • Small screwdriver Replacing the probe tip - procedure 1.
Replacing the probe tip 5. Place the new probe tip (with felt ring attached) in the housing. 6. Using exchange-tool 605-248, carefully and without using additional force, screw the new probe tip into the housing as far as it will go. 7. Perform a calibration as described on page 24.
Glossary 11 Glossary ASTM 4417, Method B Measurement method for measuring the height of surface profile. The peak-totrough height differences according to standards are measured. The profile height value is determined in 10 measurements. Depending on the directive or guideline according to which the test is being carried out, you can set in the gage which value of the 10 measurements is to be displayed and saved.
corresponding profile height value is performed for each calibration foil thickness. Calibration A calibration is a reference measurement, which adjusts the gage to the two extreme values of zero and "maximum height" (air value). You can run the calibration with up to 2 calibration shims (from the scope of supply). Calibration method The calibration method is a predefined calibration procedure. This procedure determines the measurement accuracy for subsequent measurements.
Glossary Zero see under Calibration standards 40 MMS® Inspection SPG High
Batches menu, contains a list of batches already created and the New function for creating a new batch. Batch Modify menu, contains a list of alterable batch settings Statistics menu, contains statistics displays for the open batch.
Glossary Confirm the message/information Opens a settings window, e.g.
Number of measured readings above the upper specification limit R Range R equals the difference between the largest measured reading (maximum) and the smallest measured reading (minimum) in a series of measurements s Standard deviation from the mean value LSL Lower specification limit
About 12 About In this menu you will find all device information, information about the device status, the software and legal information.
In this chapter you will find all statements on country-specific regulations and directives 13.1 USA, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) FCC ID: 2ATFE-MMSINSPEC00 FCC Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Legal Informations Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. Information about Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
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