OPM FMP30 FERITSCOPE 902-097 en 01-2013 PDF

FERITSCOPE
FMP30
Operators Manual
Coating Thickness Material Analysis Microhardness Material Testing
F E R I T S C O P E
F M P 30
Instrument for measurement of the ferrite content in austenitic and duplex steel.

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Document order number
902-097
Version
1.1
Issue date
01-2013
Instrument manufacturer:
Helmut Fischer GmbH Phone: +49 (0) 70 31 3 03 - 0
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Table of Contents
1 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Trademarks and Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Symbols and Conventions Used in the Manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.5 Requirements on the Operating Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.6 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.7 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.8 Probe Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.9 Handling, Storage and Transport of the Base and the
Calibration Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.10 Instrument Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.11 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Description of the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Control Panel Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3.1 Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3.2 Base and Calibration Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.3 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5 Contents of Shipment and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5.1 Standard Contents of Shipment of the Instrument . . . . . . 19
2.5.2 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 System Setup, Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 21
3.1 Voltage supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.1.1 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.1.2 Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 Connecting Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.3 Instrument: On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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3.3.1 Measurement Method of the Connected Probe . . . . . . . 28
3.3.2 Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.3 Measured Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3.4 Switching Off the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4 Probe Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.1 Handling During Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2 Assigning a New Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1 Setting Up an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2 Selecting the Desired Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.3 Deleting an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.4 List of Set Up Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.5 Assigning Application Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6 Application Specific Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6.1 Tolerance Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.6.2 Measurement Display Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.6.3 Automatic Block Size and Block Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.6.4 Auto-Averaging Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.6.5 Outlier rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.6.6 Measured Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.7 Linking Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.7.1 Application Linking Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.7.2 Enabling and Disabling the Linking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.7.3 Example for Linked Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6 Normalization, Calibration and Master Calibration 59
6.1 Information Regarding Normalization, Calibration and
Master Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.2 Normalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.2.1 Normalization Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.2.2 Documenting the Normalization with a Printer . . . . . . . . 62
6.3 Corrective Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3.1 Selecting the Calibration Standards for the Corrective
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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6.3.2 Corrective Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.3.3 Deleting a Corrective Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3.4 Documenting the Corrective Calibration with a Printer . 68
6.4 Master Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.4.1 Selecting the Calibration Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.4.2 Performing a User Master Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.4.3 Master Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.4.4 Displaying Xn Ranges for Calibration Standards for the
Master Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.4.5 Documenting the Master Calibration with a Printer . . . . 76
6.5 Determination of the Normalized Countrate Xn of a
Calibration Standard During a Master Calibration . . . . . . 77
7 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.1 Preparing for a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.2 Parameters That Influence the Ferrite Content
Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.3 Making a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7.3.1 Measurement Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.3.2 Measurements With External Start Enabled . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.3.3 Automatic Measurement Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.3.4 Audible Signals After the Measurement Acquisition . . . 85
7.3.5 Measurements With Tolerance Limits Enabled . . . . . . . 86
7.3.6 Measurements With a Fixed Block Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.3.7 Measurements in Auto-Averaging Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
7.3.8 Measurements With Outlier Rejection Enabled . . . . . . . 89
7.4 Documenting the Measurement with a Printer . . . . . . . . . . 90
7.5 Erroneous Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.5.1 Deleting Erroneous Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.5.2 Deleting All Readings of a Block That Has Not Been
Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.5.3 Deleting All Readings of an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.5.4 Overwriting Individual Erroneous Measurements at a
Later Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7.6 Measurements in the Free-Running Display Mode . . . . . 96
7.6.1 Turning the Free-Running Display Mode On/Off . . . . . . . 97
7.6.2 Procedure For Making Measurements With the
Free-Running Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
7.6.3 Analog Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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7.7 Measurements in Standard and Matrix Measuring Mode 101
7.7.1 The Standard Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.7.2 Making Measurements in the Standard Measuring
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.7.3 The Matrix Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7.7.4 Making Measurements in the Matrix Measuring Mode . 104
7.7.5 Assigning Block Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
8 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
8.1 Evaluation of the Current Block Block Result . . . . . . . 109
8.1.1 Documenting the Block Result With a Printer . . . . . . . . 112
8.1.2 Printout of the List of Single Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8.1.3 Computed parameters - Block result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8.2 Evaluation of the Open Application Final Result . . . . . 115
8.2.1 Documenting the Final Result with a Printer . . . . . . . . 117
8.2.2 Computed Parameters - Final Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.2.3 Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
9 Data Transfer Using USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
9.1 USB Connection to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
9.2 Installing the USB Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
9.3 Transfer of the Measurement Data to the Computer . . . 124
9.3.1 Online Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9.3.2 Offline Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9.3.3 Transferring Data With a Group Separator . . . . . . . . . . 125
9.4 Transmission from the PC to the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . 125
9.4.1 Transfer Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9.4.2 Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
9.5 Connecting a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
9.5.1 Print Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
10 Instrument Settings - Service Function Menu . . . 131
10.1 Service Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
10.2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
10.2.1 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
10.2.2 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
10.2.3 Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
10.2.4 Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
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10.2.5 Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
10.2.6 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
10.2.7 Automatic Switch Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
10.2.8 Re-Initialization of the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
10.3 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
10.3.1 Block Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
10.3.2 Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10.4 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
10.4.1 Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
10.4.2 Group Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
10.4.3 Send Free-Running Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
10.5 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
10.5.1 Printer Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
10.5.2 Left Margin Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
10.5.3 Print Individual Single Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
10.5.4 Block Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
10.5.5 Final Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
10.5.6 Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
10.5.7 Auto Formfeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
10.6 Instrument Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
10.6.1 Restricted Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
10.6.2 Analog Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
10.6.3 Matrix Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
10.6.4 Linking Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
10.7 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
10.7.1 Audible Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
10.7.2 Measurement Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
10.7.3 External Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
10.7.4 Measuring Mode - Standard/Area Measurement/
Automatic Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
10.7.5 Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
10.7.6 Measured Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
10.8 Storage Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
10.9 Performing a Master Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
10.10 About ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
10.11 Documentation of the Instrument Configuration . . . . . . 172
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11 Malfunctions and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
11.1 Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
11.2 Messages on the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
12 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
12.1 Terms and Formula Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
12.2 Additional Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
12.2.1 Statistics and ferrite content measurement . . . . . . . . . . 213
12.2.2 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
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1.1 Trademarks and Liabilities
FERITSCOPE
is a registered trademark of the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute

for Electronics and Metrology.
Great care has been exercised in creating this operator's manual. The Helmut
Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology assumes no liability for
potentially remaining erroneous or incomplete statements and their results. We
would, however, appreciate if you can make us aware of potentially existing er-
rors or incomplete information.
1.2 Symbols and Conventions Used in the Manual
The following symbols and conventions are used in this manual:
The fact that the trademark characters and may be missing
does not indicate that a name is a free trademark.
Indicates safety information referring to danger for per-
sons and warnings regarding damage to the measuring
instrument or to accessories.
Indicates particularly important information and hints.
Indicates a reference to a page or chapter in this manual.
1.
Operation to be carried out by the operator at the instrument.
Listing.
ENTER Writing convention for instrument keys and command buttons on the
display.
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1.3 Intended Use
The FERITSCOPE
FMP30 is to be used to determine the ferrite content of aus-

tenitic and DUPLEX steel and to determine the portion of deformation martensite
in austenitic materials.
Only accessories recommended and approved by the Helmut Fischer GmbH In-
stitute for Electronics and Metrology ( beginning on Page 15) may be connect-
ed to this instrument.
1.4 General Information
1.5 Requirements on the Operating Personnel
In addition, basic knowledge of metrology according to DIN 1319 is essential for
performing correct ferrite content measurements and evaluations.
Basic computer knowledge regarding configuration, operation and programing
as well as knowledge of the software in use, which may be obtained from respec-
tive instruction manuals, is required when using the instrument in conjunction
with a computer.
The values shown for the measured ferrite contents and the texts of the
information lines of the display serve as examples for possible displays.
It is entirely possible that different values appear on the display or in the
printout without having made any mistakes.
The instrument should be operated only by staff trained for
this purpose!
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1.6 Power Connection
1.7 Environmental Conditions
EMC
The instrument complies with the laws concerning electromagnetic compatibility
of instruments (2004/108/EC). The measured values are not influenced by the
highest level of interference mentioned in the EN 61000-6-2 Standard (which ref-
erences the Standards EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3 and EN 61000-4-4).
In particular, the instrument is shielded effectively from strong electromagnetic
fields (e.g., motors, power lines, radio transmission towers).
Low Voltage
The instrument adheres to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
Ambient Temperature Range During Operation: +10C ...+40C
Temperature Range During Storage and Transport: +5C ... +60C
To avoid damage to the instrument or wrong measurement
results due to a wrong line voltage, the instruments must be
connected to a power outlet only via the AC adapter pro-
vided by Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and
Metrology. The line voltage must agree with the line voltage
rating stated on the nameplate of the AC adapter.
Temperature behind glass panes (e.g., in cars) in direct sun-
light easily rise above 60C!
To avoid damage from heat, do not store the instrument or
accessories in such places.
The instrument and accessories (in particular the AC
adapter) must not come in direct contact with water! Risk of
electrical shorts! Instruments or accessories may be oper-
ated, kept or stored only in places, where the relative humid-
ity is between 30% and 90% (non-condensing).
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1.8 Probe Handling
Fig. 1-1 Probe handling
During the measurement, the magnetic poles of the probes are placed directly
onto the specimen. Observe the following to keep wear of the magnetic poles dur-
ing the contacting measurement to a minimum:
Because the instrument and accessories are not acid resis-
tant, avoid direct contact with acid or acidic liquids.
The instrument and accessories are not suited for operation
in explosion-hazard areas!
Protect the instrument and accessories from static charges!
Electrical discharges may damage internal components or
delete internal memories.
To avoid breakage of the wiring, do not bend the probe con-
nector cable! The radius of rolled up probe connector cables
should always be at least 50 mm!
Place the probes speedily yet gently on the specimen sur-
face! Avoid hard impacts!
Do not drag the probe across the specimen surface.
Probe-
connector ca-
ble
R > 50 mm !
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1.9 Handling, Storage and Transport of the Base and
the Calibration Standards
The instrument is normalized and calibrated using a base and calibration stan-
dards (ferrite standards).
Proper condition of the calibration standards is an important prerequisite for a
correct calibration, and thus for a correct measurement.
Observe the following to ensure the proper condition of the calibration standards:
Do not place standard probes on hot or acid-wetted sur-
faces; do not immerse them in liquids. Special probe models
are available for such applications (ref. the probe data
sheets of the brochure Measurement Probes and Measure-
ment Aids - Optimized Probes). You can obtain this bro-
chure from the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for
Electronics and Metrology or from your authorized supplier.
To keep wear of the base and the calibration standards during the con-
tacting measurements to a minimum, use them for the calibration only
and not for test measurements!
Do not soil or scratch calibration standards!
Replace corroded or scratched calibration standards or those with strong
indentations with non-damaged, clean standards.
To protect the calibration standards from dirt or damage, keep them in
their supplied case for transporting and storing.
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1.10 Instrument Repairs
No repairs should be performed on the instrument.
1.11 Warranty
The Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology will assume
no warranties in the following instances:
Use of instrument or accessories for purposes other than the intended use.
Connection of accessories not recommended or approved by the Helmut
Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology.
Repairs or structural changes to the instrument or accessories that have not
been carried out by authorized persons.
Improper handling of instrument or accessories (e.g., use in explosion-haz-
ard or very hot environments).
Disregard of information in this operator's manual.
The instrument may be opened only for replacing recharge-
able or regular batteries ( Page 23). Other service opera-
tions on the instrument or the accessories must be
performed only by technical personnel authorized by the
Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrol-
ogy.
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2 Description of the Instrument
Fig. 2-1 Front and rear view of the instrument, connections
1 Probe connector socket,
Page 25
2 Display, Page 8
3 Keys for directly retriev-
ing functions,
Page 10
4 USB port for connecting a
printer and a PC
5 ON/OFF key to turn the
instrument on or off,
Page 28
6 Connector socket for the
AC adapter (included)
7 Cover; additional function
keys can be found under
the cover, Page 10
8 Non-slip rubber supports
9 Foldable instrument
stand
10 Battery compartment,
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2.1 Display
The display consists of several display elements.
Display element Explanation
A normalization is performed (on the base of the calibra-
tion standard set) ( beginning on Page 60).
A calibration is carried out ( beginning on Page 63).
Displays the measurement method
Bell:
Tolerance limits are enabled ( beginning on Page 86).
Padlock:
Restricted operating mode is enabled, i.e., the keys
MENU, ZERO and CAL are not active, the service func-
tions cannot be retrieved, applications cannot be deleted
( beginning on Page 155).
Arrow circle:
Free-running display is enabled, measurements are
displayed continuously when the probe is placed on the
specimen
Alternatively:
Area measurement display
Automatic measurement display
Arrow up:
Upper specification limit is exceeded.
Arrow down:
Measurement below lower specification limit.
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Both arrows together:
The displayed measurement was recognized as an outli-
er.
-8.8.8.8
Numeric elements for presenting readings, errors and
warning messages.
Unit of measurement for the displayed reading.
Battery:
The battery must be replaced or the rechargeable bat-
tery must be charged because the voltage dropped be-
low a minimum value ( beginning on Page 22).
Hourglass:
Measurements are currently not possible because an in-
strument-internal routine is running.
Chain: Applications that have been set up using the
same probe are linked to each other, i.e., the same nor-
malization and/or corrective calibration is used for deter-
mining the measurements for these Applications
Sheets: Matrix measuring mode is enabled ( begin-
ning on Page 103).
Key: Measurement block is closed.
...SCOPE ...
FKA...
Information lines:
Instrument type:
Instrument-internal software version
Display element Explanation
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2.2 Control Panel Key Functions
For easier opening of the cover:
Fig. 2-2 Opening the cover of the control panel keys
The following overview provides a brief description of the functions of the indi-
vidual control panel keys:
Key Function
DEL Deletes the last measured reading
Repeated pressing of DEL: Deletes the readings of the open
block in succession.
2 x DEL: Deletes all readings
.. during normalization:
1x DEL - Deletes the last reading,
2x DEL - Deletes the measurement series of the base material
.. during calibration:
1x DEL - Deletes the last reading,
2x DEL - Deletes the measurement series of the current cali-
bration standard.
Repeated pressing of DEL: Deletes the measurement series
of the previous calibration standard ( beginning on
Page 93).
.. in all menus:
DEL - Returns to the previous menu or cancels the procedure.
1. Press on the corners of the cover
and then
2. slide the cover downwards.
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FINAL-RES
Retrieving the final result ( beginning on Page 115)
Repeated pressing of FINAL-RES:
Displays the individual components of the final result (mean
value, standard deviation, etc.) in succession.
.. and then ENTER:
Ends the display of the final result (return to the measurement
screen) without deleting the stored values (the current mea-
surement block will not be closed).
.. and then DEL:
Ends the display of the final result (return to the measurement
screen) and deletes the values stored in the open Application.
.. during calibration or normalization:
Enabling and disabling the free-running display mode (dis-
play of the normalized countrates of the readings; readings will
not be stored and will not be integrated in the calibration or
normalization) or with external start enabled: Triggers a mea-
surement.
Key Function
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BLOCK-RES
Retrieves the block result ( beginning on Page 109
Repeated pressing of BLOCK-RES:
Displays the individual components of the block result (mean
value, standard deviation, etc.) in succession.
.. and then .:
Ends the display of the block result (return to the measurement
screen) without closing the open measurement block (the cur-
rent measurement series can be continued).
.. and then v:
Displays the block result of the previous or following measure-
ment block of the open Application.
All block results of the open Application can be retrieved in
succession through repeated pressing of v.
.. and then PRINT:
Prints the displayed block result.
.. and then MENU:
Displays the single readings of the evaluated measurement
data block (then all single readings can be displayed by press-
ing . or v ). Pressing MENU again ends the single reading
display.
.. and then DEL:
Deletes the readings of the last measurement data block that
has not been concluded and ends the display of the block re-
sult (return to the measurement screen).
.. and then ENTER:
Ends the display of the block results (return to the measure-
ment screen) and closes the current block. The next measure-
ment opens a new block.
ON/OFF
Turns the instrument on and off ( beginning on Page 28)
ZERO
Retrieves the normalization ( beginning on Page 60)
CAL
Retrieves the corrective calibration ( beginning on
Page 63)
.. and then CAL:
Cancels the corrective calibration.
.. and then DEL:
Deletes the corrective calibration of the open Application.
Key Function
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With Application selection and tolerance limit input:
Changes the information displayed on the display.
With the calibration: Sets the target value of the used calibra-
tion standard that will be displayed after the CAL Target noti-
fication.
With parameter selection: Selects the desired parameters.
The display will change faster if . is pressed for longer than 3
seconds.
with external start enabled: Triggers a measurement.
v
Turns the free-running display mode on/off.
With Application selection and tolerance limit input:
Changes the information displayed on the display.
With the calibration: Sets the target value of the used calibra-
tion standard that will be displayed after the CAL Target noti-
fication.
With parameter selection: Selects the desired parameters.
The display will change faster if v is pressed for longer than 3
seconds.
APPL No Selects the desired Application.
.. and then DEL:
Deletes the selected Application;
.. and then APPL No:
Displays the probes assigned to the Applications.
.. and then . or v:
Selects the desired Application.
.. and then ENTER:
Confirms the selection of the desired Application and returns to
the measurement screen.
Key Function
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MENU Displaying and entering of the application-specific set-
tings:
Tolerance Limits
Resolution
Block size
i individual values
Outlier
.. and then . or v:
Selects the settings to be edited
.. and then PRINT:
Prints or displays a print form of the instrument configuration.
.. and then ENTER:
Confirms the selection of the setting to be edited.
.. and then DEL:
Exits the application-specific settings and returns to the mea-
surement screen.
PRINT Output of the values stored in the selected application (includ-
ing the block results) to a printer or transfer of these values to
a connected computer.
ENTER Confirms entries
5 x ENTER:
Calls the service functions
The instrument settings in the Service Functions menu are
password-protected. 157 will be displayed after pressing EN-
TER 5 times. Press ., 2 times to increase this value to the fac-
tory-default password 159 and confirm the entry with
ENTER.
Key Function
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2.3 Accessories
2.3.1 Probes
Various probe models are available for measurements on objects with different
shapes and different surface properties. Special probes with different measure-
ment ranges are available for the following areas of application, for example:
particularly rough or abrasive surfaces
Particularly soft surfaces
damp, acidic contamination on the surface
particularly thick or thin coatings
hot surfaces
Coatings in pipes and bore holes
For available probe models and the probe model best suited for your application,
see the respective probe data sheets of the brochure Measurement Probes and
Measurement Aids - Optimized Probes. You can obtain this brochure from
Helmut Fischer GmbH or from your authorized supplier.
All probes that can be connected to the instrument are equipped
with a memory chip, a so-called EEPROM, in their connector
plug. Probe-specific information (such as probe type, produc-
tion number, measurement method or coefficients of the master
characteristic, for example) is stored permanently - even with-
out power supply - in this memory chip, which can be overwrit-
ten as many times as desired.
When powering up the instrument, this information is automat-
ically retrieved and processed by the instrument; the instru-
ment recognizes the connected probe.
Correct measurements can be performed only if the probe that
is assigned to the open Application is used for the measure-
ment. ( Chapter 4.2 Assigning a New Probe, beginning on
Page 35).
Fig. 2-3
Probe plug of an
FGAB 1.3-Fe
probe
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t2.3.2 Base and Calibration Standards
A so-called base is used for the normalization; for the corrective calibration, one,
two or three calibration standards (ferrite standards) are used in addition to the
base.
Different calibration standard sets (corrective sets) are available for the correc-
tive calibration of the instrument for the different measurement ranges. The cal-
ibration standard sets include:
Base
3 calibration standards with ferrite contents according to the desired mea-
surement range
A probe-specific calibration standard set for the master calibration (can be or-
dered as an option) and a probe-specific calibration standard set for the corrective
calibration (included with the probe) are available for each probe model and have
been compiled specifically for this probe model.
You can obtain additional calibration standards on request from Helmut Fischer
GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology or from your authorized supplier.
Fig. 2-4 Calibration standard set (example)
The measurements for the corrective calibration must be performed on
the base and on the calibration standard! Measurements on the plastic
surrounding the base or calibration standard will lead to erroneous mea-
surements.
Calibration standards
(Ferrite standards)
Base
Set number of
the calibration
standard set
Ferrite con-
tent informa-
tion
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You can obtain information about available calibration standard sets from the
Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology or from your au-
thorized supplier.
Certification of the Calibration Standards
The Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology supplies cal-
ibration standard sets complete with a valid certificate.
2.3.3 Printer
For an overview of printers suitable to be connected to the instrument see the
menu Service Functions / PRINT ( Chapter 10.5.1 Printer Selection, be-
ginning on Page 148).
The measurements for the normalization and for the calibration should
be made within a radius of 10 mm from the center of the base or the cal-
ibration standard, respectively.
The certificate includes information about warranties and monitoring of
the test devices.
For information about operation, maintenance and care of the printer,
consult the instruction manual of the printer.
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2.4 Technical Data
Instrument model
FERITSCOPE
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Display Graphical backlit display
Measurable coat-
ings
Ferrite content measurements in weld seams and clad-
dings made of austenitic or duplex steel
Determination of the portion of deformation martensite
in austenitic materials
Measuring modes Magnetic induction measurement method
Dimensions Instrument: 170 mm x 90 mm x 35 mm (L x W x H)
Display: 44 mm x 57 mm (L x W)
Weight approx. 340 g (without probe, ready to operate)
Permissible ambi-
ent temperature
during operation
+10 C ... +40 C
Permissible stor-
age temperature
+ 5 C... + 60 C
Permissible rela-
tive air humidity
30 ... 90% (non-condensing)
Power
supply
4 x 1.5 V batteries with about 50 h service life,
(Size AA or Mignon) or
4 x 1.5 V NiMH rechargeable batteries with about 45 h
service life at 2100 mAh, (Size AA or Mignon)
AC adapter 9 V 150 mA, 100V - 230 V
Power consump-
tion
0.3 W with the display not illuminated
0.5 W with the display illuminated
Connectors Probe:10-pin round plug
AC adapter:2-pin barrel connector
Mini USB port for connecting a printer and a PC
Minimum
time between two
measurements
About 0.2 seconds in the free-running mode
Minimum
lift-off distance
between two mea-
surements
min. 25 mm
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2.5 Contents of Shipment and Options
After receiving the shipment, packaging and content should be checked for po-
tential damage. If the packaging, the content or the accessories show signs of
damage, retain the packaging. It might be needed to assert a claim for damages
versus the shipping company.
It is also advisable to keep the packaging for future transport.
Also verify that all components of the standard content of the shipment and all
ordered options are present. Notify your authorized supplier or he Helmut Fischer
GmbH Institute for Electronics or Metrology if this is not the case.
2.5.1 Standard Contents of Shipment of the Instrument
The standard contents of shipment of the instrument includes:
Instrument
Batteries
Interface cable FMP/PC,
Carrying and storage case, carrying strap
CD-ROM with operator's manual and USB drivers
Brief guide (short form operator's manual)
Measurement
range, trueness
and repeatability
precision
Depends on the connected probe
(These and other probe characteristics can be obtained
from the probe data sheet or can be requested from your
authorized supplier or directly from Helmut Fischer GmbH
Institute for Electronics and Metrology.)
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Available options are:
AC adapter
Various measurement probes
Master and corrective calibration standards sets %Fe/FN
1.5 V NiMh rechargeable battery (4 each/unit)
Charger for NiMh battery
Support stand V12 for reproducible positioning of measurement
probes on the specimen
Jig for angle probes for use in the support stand V12 (e.g., for probe
FGABW 1.3)
Jig for inside probes for use in the support stand V12 (e.g., for probe
FGABI 1.3-150 mm)
Support stand V12-AM for motor-controlled touch-down and lift-off
of measurement probes
Guide device V5GW2/TW3 for angle probes for measurements at
recessed or hard to reach areas
PC-Datex software for transferring measurement data from the instru-
ment to a Microsoft
Excel spreadsheet (add-in module for Micro-

soft
Excel beginning with Version 95 under Windows
95 to
Windows
Vista)
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ing
System setup consists of the following steps:
Providing the power supply for the instrument
( 3.1 Voltage supply, beginning on Page 22)
Connecting a measurement probe to the instrument
( 3.2 Connecting Probes, beginning on Page 25)
Connecting a printer (where applicable) to the instrument
( 9.5 Connecting a Printer, beginning on Page 130)
Connecting a computer (if desired) to the instrument
( 9 Data Transfer Using USB, beginning on Page 122)
Selecting the language for the instrument if your language has not been set
when the instrument was shipped
( 10.2.1 Language, beginning on Page 133)
Connect or disconnect plug-type connectors only when the
instrument is switched off in order to avoid electrical dis-
charge. Connecting the AC adapter or inserting a battery
should be done carried out with the unit turned off as well!
Even a small discharge can delete the instrument memory.
Do not tilt the plug when inserting or unplugging them;
doing so could damage the contact pins of the plugs.
The information in the chapter 1 Important Information must be
observed!
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3.1 Voltage supply
Electrical power can be supplied to the instrument in the following ways:
with AC adapter (9 V 150 mA, 100 V - 230 V),
4 x 1.5 V batteries (AA or mignon) or
4 x 1.5 V NiMh rechargeable batteries, 2100 mAh (AA or mignon).
3.1.1 Power Connection
To connect the instrument to the line voltage via the AC adapter, the AC adapter
must be connected to the instrument and to the line power outlet. The instrument
must be switched off for this purpose!
To avoid damage to the instrument or wrong measurement results
due to a wrong line voltage, the instruments must be connected to
a power outlet only via the AC adapter provided by Helmut Fischer
GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology. The line voltage
must agree with the line voltage rating stated on the nameplate of
the AC adapter.
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3.1.2 Installing or Replacing Batteries
Procedure Battery Replacement
1. Use ON/OFF ( Page 28) to switch the instrument off (if not yet done).
2. Place the instrument with its back pointing up on the table. Open and
remove the battery compartment cover on the rear of the instrument as
depicted below.
Fig. 3-1 Opening the battery compartment cover
3. If old batteries are in the instrument, remove them from the unit. Other-
wise, install new batteries directly; observe the correct polarity of the bat-
teries

Indicator for battery replacement. Batteries or rechargeable batter-
ies should be replaced.
If the battery voltage is too low, the instrument will turn
off automatically.
Disposal: Do not dispose of batteries with regular household waste!
Place damaged or used batteries / rechargeable batteries in designated
collection containers! Please observe the guidelines in your region con-
cerning proper handling of waste electrical and electronic equipment and
accessories.
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Fig. 3-2 Inserting the batteries and closing the battery compartment cover
Use only type MIGNON, 1.5 V, LR6 - AA - AM3 - MN1500 batteries or 4
individual rechargeable batteries 1.2 V 2400 mAh Type AA.
Using other batteries may lead to instrument damage.
Use only non-damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries.
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Observe the cor-
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installing the bat-
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3.2 Connecting Probes
1. Use ON/OFF ( Page 28) to switch the instrument off (if not yet done).
2. If the probe connected to the instrument is to be replaced, unscrew the
knurled nut of the probe plug completely and pull the probe plug carefully
from the connector socket of the instrument.
3. Plug the probe plug of the new probe into the probe connector socket of
the instrument.
Connect probes only when the instrument is off!
To turn the instrument off: Press the ON/OFF key on the right side of the
control panel. The display is not backlit and no characters are visible.
Protect the instrument and accessories from electrostatic
charges!
Electrical discharges may damage internal components or
delete internal memories.
Such discharges may occur, for example, when connecting the probe to
the instrument. Thus, please ensure that the person connecting a probe
is properly grounded.
It is recommended to store the instrument with the connected probe.
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Fig. 3-3 Probe plug and probe connector socket
4. Tighten the knurled nut of the probe plug.
Hold the plug tight to avoid an unintentional turning of the probe plug.
When inserting the plug, ensure that the key of the plug fits
into the groove of the socket. Otherwise, an erroneous con-
nection between the instrument and the plug may occur or
the contact pins of the probe plug may be damaged.
To avoid damage to the contact pins of the probe plug, only
the knurled nut may be turned! The probe plug must not be
turned in the connector socket.
Groove (socket) Key (plug)
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Fig. 3-4 Connecting a probe
5. Use ON/OFF to turn the instrument on again. The instrument automati-
cally recognizes the type of probe connected to it.
Exception: A flashing symbol for the measurement method on the display indi-
cates that the instrument does not recognize the connected probe. In such a case:
A new Application must be set up for the connected probe
( 5.1 Setting Up an Application, beginning on Page 37) and/or
The probe must be assigned to the instrument or to the respective Applica-
tion, respectively ( 4.2 Assigning a New Probe, beginning on Page 35)
or
The probe that has been linked to the respective Application thus far must be
reconnected.
.
A new corrective calibration must be performed after the probe has been
assigned ( Page 63)!
1.
Probe connector plug
Connector socket
Instrument
2.
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3.3 Instrument: On/Off
3.3.1 Measurement Method of the Connected Probe
After powering up the instrument, the measurement method [Ferrite] appears on
the display. The unit of measurement for displaying the readings of the current
Application is displayed next to it ( 10.7.5 Unit, beginning on Page 168).
To avoid erroneous readings, no metallic objects must be in close
proximity to the probe tip when powering up the instrument.
The minimum distance is 25 mm.
Unit Explanation
Fe % Ferrite content in ferrite percent
FN Ferrite content in ferrite numbers
If [Ferrite] flashes on the display, an Application has not yet been set up
using the connected probe. It is not possible to make measurements
when the display is flashing.
To make measurements, an Application must be set up using the con-
nected probe
( 5.1 Setting Up an Application, beginning on Page 37).
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3.3.2 Power Up
Alternatively to the displays presented above, the following displays may appear
after power-up:
Key se-
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Explanation
ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF key to power up the in-
strument.
An audible signal will sound.
A monitoring routine will run.
At the end of the monitoring routine, the
Application that was used the last time to
make measurements with the connected
probe will open automatically and the in-
strument is ready to make measurements.
The last reading of the last not closed
block appears.
[%] or [FN]:
Unit of measurement for the displayed
reading (Setting: 10.7.5 Unit, begin-
ning on Page 168)
[Appl:]: No. of the open Application
[Blck:]: Number of the current block
[n=]: Number of single readings stored in
the current block
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Explanation of the displays after power up

No reading appears after powering up the instrument be-
cause the last not closed block does not contain any read-
ings.
If the settings in the Service function Storage mode are
[do not save] or [delete upon off], no reading will ap-
pear upon power up as well because the readings have
either not been stored at all or have been deleted when
the instrument was switched off.
( 10.8 Storage Mode, beginning on Page 171)
A designation (in this case sheet) has been assigned to
the open Application.
( 5.5 Assigning Application Designations, beginning
on Page 44)
Once a designation has been assigned to an Application,
it appears in the information lines of the display, where ap-
plicable alternating with the Application number.
The tolerance limits are enabled in the open Applica-
tion:
( 5.6.1 Tolerance Limits, beginning on Page 46 and
7.3.5 Measurements With Tolerance Limits Enabled, be-
The open Application is set to automatic block creation
( 5.6.3 Automatic Block Size and Block Creation, be-
ginning on Page 49 and 7.3.6 Measurements With a
Fixed Block Size, beginning on Page 86).
[n=]: Number of the single readings stored in the current /
Block size
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The open Application is set to auto-averaging mode (
5.6.4 Auto-Averaging Mode, beginning on Page 50 and
7.3.7 Measurements in Auto-Averaging Mode, beginning
on Page 88).
[i=]: Number of single readings measured using the auto-
averaging / set number of single readings to be combined
The open Application is set to the free-running display
mode:
( 7.6 Measurements in the Free-Running Display
Mode, beginning on Page 96)
The open Application is set to the free-running display
mode: and analog display is enabled
( 7.6 Measurements in the Free-Running Display
Mode, beginning on Page 96 and 10.6.2 Analog Display,
beginning on Page 157).
[10.00 11.00]: Limits of the analog display (example)
Matrix measuring mode is enabled:
( 7.7 Measurements in Standard and Matrix Measur-
ing Mode, beginning on Page 101 and 10.6.3 Matrix
Mode, beginning on Page 158).
Matrix measuring mode is enabled:
( 7.7 Measurements in Standard and Matrix Measur-
ing Mode, beginning on Page 101 and 10.6.3 Matrix
In addition, a designation each has been assigned to the
open Application (sheet) and to the current block (back
side) ( 5.5 Assigning Application Designations, begin-
ning on Page 44 and 7.7.5 Assigning Block Designa-
tions, beginning on Page 107).
Detail of the dis-
play
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3.3.3 Measured Variables
( Chapter 10.7.6 Measured Variable, beginning on Page 169)
Depending on the measured variable selected for display,
Fe % or FN (display of the ferrite content in ferrite percent or in ferrite num-
bers),
normalized countrate X
Countrate X
Fe % / FN and Xs
Xn and Xs
may appear on the display.
This error message appear briefly after power-up if no
probe is connected to the instrument, if the probe is not
connected properly or if the connected probe is defective.
It is not possible to make measurements without a con-
nected probe.
( 3.2 Connecting Probes, beginning on Page 25).
This warning appears briefly after power-up if a probe oth-
er than the last one used is connected to the instrument.
( 4.2 Assigning a New Probe, beginning on Page 35).
The current Application has not yet been set up. To make
ferrite content measurements, an Application must be set
up using the connected probe
( 5.1 Setting Up an Application, beginning on
Page 37).
Detail of the dis-
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3.3.4 Switching Off the Instrument
Press the ON/OFF key switch the instrument off manually.
The instrument shuts down automatically if for about 5 minutes no measurements
are made or no key is pressed.
3.4 Cleaning
Soiled instruments or accessories should be cleaned using a plastic care product
and a soft cloth.
The following should be observed during cleaning:
To avoid damage to the instrument due to electrical shock, the line
plug of the AC adapter must be pulled before cleaning the instru-
ment or the accessories!
Risk of electrical shorts!
Water or other liquids must not enter the instrument or the acces-
sories! Do not immerse or place the instrument or accessories into
liquids to loosen dirt through soaking! Do not pour liquids of the
instrument or accessories!
Wipe off dirt immediately to avoid it from drying onto the surface!
Do not use aggressive agents to clean the instrument or the accessories
because they could attack the plastic housing!
To prevent damage, avoid scraping as a means of cleaning off dirt, in
particular in the area of the probe tip.
Do not use aggressive agents to clean the calibration standards because
they could damage the calibration standards! The use of damaged cali-
bration standards (e.g., soiled or scratched standards) will lead to wrong
measurement results! (Additional information: 1.9 Handling, Storage
and Transport of the Base and the Calibration Standards, beginning on
Page 5)
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4.1 Handling During Measurements
Always hold the probe at its grip sleeve (right fig-
ure).
Always place the probe gently and at a right angle
on the specimen surface.
Slide the grip sleeve to the specimen surface such
that the sleeve rests on the specimen (center and bot-
tom Figure, right).
With the default setting, a beep will signal the mea-
surement capture.
Lift the probe off the specimen before making the
next measurement.

Avoid hard impacts.
Do not allow the probe to hover directly above the surface. Doing so
will lead to erroneous readings.
Do not bend the probe connector cable! Doing so can lead to broken
wires.
Example:
Probe
FGAB1.3
Grip sleeve
Specimen
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4.2 Assigning a New Probe
The instrument recognizes if the probe connected to the unit is different than the
one expected according to the probe identification in the current Application.
Reason: Each individual probe has a name that is comprised of the identification
number and the model designation (e.g., FGAB 1.3F). The probe must be regis-
tered in the instrument under this name.
Potential Causes of the Problem:
The probe received a different identification number after a repair.
A newly purchased probe has not yet been assigned.
If a user has more than one probe of the same probe model, a problem occurs
if a not yet assigned probe is connected to the instrument. In such a case, it is
advisable to identify the probes and/or instruments with numbers.
If the measurements of an opened Application have not been made with the con-
nected probe, [Ferrite] will flash on the display.
How to assign a probe to an Application:
1. Use ON/OFF ( Page 33) to switch the instrument off.
2. Connect the new probe ( Page 25).
3. Use ON/OFF to turn the instrument on ( Page 29).
The corrective calibrations are deleted when the probe is assigned
to one or more Applications; the user will have to perform a new cor-
rective calibration for each of these Applications (
6.3 Corrective Calibration, beginning on Page 63).
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
This warning appears briefly after power-
up if a probe other than the last one used
is connected to the instrument. After that,
the display of the measurement method
flashes.
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ZERO
Example: FGAB1.3F = Name of the con-
nected probe
DEL: Probe assignment starts
ENTER: Probe will not be assigned, mea-
surement method display flashes
5.
DEL
DEL: Probe will be assigned to all Applica-
tions
ENTER: The probe will be assigned only to
the current Application
6.
DEL
DEL: All stored readings will be deleted;
the probe will be assigned to the current
Application / all Applications
ENTER: The probe will not be assigned,
measurement method display continues to
flash
7.
ZERO appears on the display.
A normalization is required ( beginning
on Page 60).
[Base material (Fe)]: The measurements
for the normalization should be made on
base.
ENTER: Cancels the normalization.
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Explanation
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5 Applications
All relevant settings and parameters for a measuring application as well as the
captured measurement data are stored in a file - we refer to this file as an Appli-
cation.
The instrument has the capability of setting up up to 100 different Applications.
A maximum of 20,000 readings can be stored in these Applications. The mea-
surements can be combined in up to 4,000 blocks.
An Application consists of:
Single readings,
Application-specific settings, and the
Coefficients that have been determined during the normalization and
corrective calibration (used for adapting the master characteristic
stored in the probe plug to the current measuring application).
5.1 Setting Up an Application
A probe must be connected and an application must be set up before measure-
ments can be made in an Application.
Once the linking mode is enabled (indicated by: on the display), an au-
tomatic check will be carried out to see, whether one or more Applications have
already been set up with the connected probe. If this is the case, no normalization
is required when setting up the Application. Instead, the normalization and cor-
rective calibration of the Application(s) that has/have been set up with this probe
will be used.
Due to the magnetic induction measuring method, which captures
all ferromagnetic components in the same manner, the measure-
ments are always stated in ferrite. No distinction is made between
the different material components, such as ferrite and martensite.
From the service function Measurement/Unit ( Page 168), spec-
ify the unit of measurement for measuring the ferrite contents of an
Application that is to be set up.
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Procedure
As long as the restricted operating mode is enabled (indicated by
on the display), only Applications that have already been set up
can be selected, i.e., it is not possible to set up new Applications
( 10.6.1 Restricted Operating Mode, beginning on Page 155).
Key sequ. /
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Explanation
APPL No Use APPL No to start the selection of the
Application.
[Appl:]: Application number
[sheet:]: Assigned Application designation
(Example; appears only if an Application
designation has been assigned
( 5.5 Assigning Application Designa-
tions, beginning on Page 44). If an Appli-
cation designation has not been assigned,
the following will appear immediately on
the display:
APPL No Use APPL No to start or continue the se-
lection of the Application.
[n=]: Number of the measurements stored
in the Application
. or v
Use the arrow keys to select an Applica-
tion that has not yet been set up.
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ENTER if [always ask] is selected from the service
function Measurement/Unit
( 10.7.5 Unit, beginning on Page 168),
select the unit of measurement for making
the measurements in the Application at
this point:
Use the arrow keys to select the unit.
[Fe%]: The ferrite content will be mea-
sured in ferrite percent.
[FN]: The ferrite content will be measured
in ferrite numbers.
[OK: ENTER]: Use ENTER to confirm the
selection.
ENTER Use ENTER to start setting up the Applica-
tion.
ZERO appears on the display.
for the normalization should be made on
base.
ENTER: Cancels the normalization.
Performing the normalization: begin-
ning on Page 60.
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Explanation
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5.2 Selecting the Desired Application
To make ferrite content measurements, a probe must be connected and an Appli-
cation must be selected that has been set up using the connected probe before
measurements can be made.
The following options exist if an Application has not yet been set up using the
connected probe:
Setting up a new Application using the connected probe ( 5.1 Setting Up
an Application, beginning on Page 37),
Overwriting an existing Application using the connected probe
( 5.3 Deleting an Application, beginning on Page 41),
Connecting a probe that has already been used to set up an Application
( 3.2 Connecting Probes, beginning on Page 25).
Procedure Selecting an Application
If [Ferrite] flashes on the Display after instrument power-up or after
selecting an Application, an Application has not yet been set up
using the connected probe. It is not possible to make measurements
when the display is flashing.
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
Application.
in the Application
. or v
Use the arrow keys to select the desired
Application.
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5.3 Deleting an Application
ENTER Use ENTER to confirm the selected Appli-
cation. The selected Application will be re-
trieved. The last reading of the last not
closed block is displayed. The instrument
is ready to make measurements.
on the display), the DEL key will not be enabled, i.e., it is not
possible to delete Applications ( 10.6.1 Restricted Operating
When deleting an Application, all readings as well as the normaliza-
tion and corrective calibration coefficients stored in the Application
will be deleted. Thus, this Application memory is free for a new mea-
suring application.
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
Application.
in the Application
. or v
Use the arrow keys to select the Applica-
tion to be deleted or leaf through the pages
using CAL + v.
Key sequ. /
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Explanation
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5.4 List of Set Up Applications
DEL Use DEL to start the deletion process.
Pressing DEL again: Deletes the Applica-
tion.
ENTER: Cancels the deletion.
It is now possible to select a different Ap-
plication ( Page 40) or to set up a new
Application ( Page 37).
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
Application.
[sheet]: Assigned Application designation
(Example; appears only if an Application
designation has been assigned
( 5.5 Assigning Application Designa-
tions, beginning on Page 44). If an Appli-
cation designation has not been assigned,
the following will appear immediately on
the display:
in the Application
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Explanation
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Fig. 5-1 List of set up Applications (Example
Explanations to Fig. 5-1:
Print Use PRINT to start the printout of the list of
set up Applications.
The list of set up applications will print if a
printer is connected and switched on
( Fig. 5-1).
It is now possible to select a different Ap-
plication ( Page 40) or to set up a new
Application ( Page 37).
FISCHER FERIT-
SCOPE FMP30
Instrument type:
2008-07-23 Current date
0, 1, 2 (1st column) Number of the Application
sheet, face ... Application designation (appears only if an Applica-
tion designation has been assigned ( Page 44).
FGAB1.3Fe ... Short form designation for the probe that has been
used to set up the Application.
Fe% ... Unit (Fe% or FN)
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Explanation
FISCHER FERITSCOPE FMP30 23.07.08
Applications:
0 sheet
FGAB1.3Fe Fe % 23.07.08 n= 7
1 face
FGAB1.3Fe Fe % n= 3
2 level
FGAB1.3Fe Fe % n= 0
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5.5 Assigning Application Designations
A customer-specific designation that can be comprised of a max. of 16 ASCII
characters can be assigned to every Application.
Assigning the Application designation can be carried out in the following man-
ner:
Use of the optional software MPNAME (the software is available from your
authorized supplier or directly from the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for
Electronics and Metrology.)
Transmitting the command SAN via the USB port ( 9.4.2 Control
Commands, beginning on Page 126)
When making measurements in the matrix measuring mode, each block can be
assigned a designation as well ( Page 107).
5.6 Application Specific Settings
The following settings apply only to the settings of the open Application, i.e.,
they are Application-specific:
Settings that are entered after pressing the MENU key.
Measurement program ( Page 53)
Unit ( Page 168)
After pressing the MENU key, the following application-specific settings can be
made:
2008-07-23 End of block - Date of the last block closure of this
Application (if no date is shown, the Application does
not contain a closed block!).
n= Number of measurements stored in this Application
Once Application or block designations have been assigned, the
designations appear in the information lines of the display, where
applicable, alternating with the respective numbers. On printouts,
the Application or block designation will appear in place of the
Application or block number.
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Explanation
MENU
Selects a menu option by pressing . or v:
Tolerance Limits ( Page 46)
Measurement display resolution
( Page 48)
Automatic block size and block creation
( Page 49)
Number of single readings to be mea-
sured in auto-averaging mode before an
individual value is generated from them
by averaging ( Page 50)
Outlier rejection ( Page 52)
Pressing ENTER confirms the selection.
Pressing DEL or performing a measure-
ment exits the MENU.
on the display), the MENU key will not be enabled, i.e., it is not
possible to modify these application-specific settings
( 10.6.1 Restricted Operating Mode, beginning on Page 155)!
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5.6.1 Tolerance Limits
Having the tolerance limits enabled allows for a simple and quick determination
if the measured ferrite contents are within specified limits
( 7.3.5 Measurements With Tolerance Limits Enabled, beginning on
Page 86).
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
MENU Use MENU to start Settings.
ENTER Use ENTER to confirm the tolerance lim-
its.
. or v
To activate the tolerance limits:
use the arrow keys to select limits on or
to deactivate the tolerance limits: Select
limits off.
ENTER Use ENTER to confirm the value for the
lower specification limit or:
specify a new lower limit by pressing . or
v.
ENTER
. or v
Use ENTER to confirm the value for the
upper specification limit or:
specify a new upper limit by pressing . or
v.
It is also possible to set the upper and lower specification limits by
making a measurement on an object that corresponds approxi-
mately to the specification limits to be set.
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If the upper and lower specification limits are mixed up when entering the set-
tings, the instrument will automatically select the lower values as the lower spec-
ification limit and the higher value as the upper specification limit.
ENTER Press ENTER to confirm the entry.
The tolerance limits are now set and en-
abled. Press DEL to return to the mea-
surement screen.
The instrument is ready to make measure-
ments.
As long as the tolerance limits are enabled, will appear on the
display.
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5.6.2 Measurement Display Resolution
The measurement display resolution specifies the resolution for displaying the
readings on the display.
Example: Reading 18.61
Display with resolution setting low:19
Display with resolution setting standard: 18.6
Display with resolution setting high: 18.61
Resolution 0.0 ...0.999 1.0 ...9.99 10 ...99.99 100 ...999.9 1000 ...9999
low 0.9 9.9 99 999 9999
medium 0.99 9.9 99.9 999 9999
high 999 9.99 99.99 999.9 9999
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
MENU
v
Use MENU to start Settings and select
Disp. resolution using the arrow key v .
ENTER
. or v
Use ENTER to confirm the selection Disp.
resolution.
Use the arrow keys . or v to select the
desired resolution.
ENTER Press ENTER to confirm the selection and
return to the menu to enter additional set-
tings.
Press DEL to return to the measurement
screen.
ments.
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5.6.3 Automatic Block Size and Block Creation
Automatic block creation must be enabled and a block size must be defined for
a certain number of readings to be combined in a block automatically during the
measurement. The block size must be between 2 and 99 ( 7.3.6 Measurements
With a Fixed Block Size, beginning on Page 86).
Automatic block creation is not available in the matrix measuring
mode.
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
MENU
v
Use MENU to start Settings.
Press the arrow key v, until Block size is
highlighted.
ENTER Use ENTER to confirm the selection Block
size.
. or v
To activate Block size:
Use the arrow keys to select Automatic
block result on or
to deactivate block size: select Automatic
block result off.
Enter Press DEL to delete the readings of the
open Application.
If measurements have already been made
without a fixed block size, these measure-
ments must be deleted because the sub-
sequent statistical evaluation of the blocks
is correct only if the number of readings is
the same for each block.
When pressing ENTER, the fixed block
size mode will not be enabled.
. or v
Use the arrow keys to set the desired block
size.
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The block size can be modified even if automatic block creation has already been
enabled. However, the prompt for deleting previously made measurements will
appear again because the subsequent statistical evaluation does not permit blocks
containing different numbers of readings.
5.6.4 Auto-Averaging Mode
With measurements made in auto-averaging mode, the mean value generated
from a number of single readings is stored in place of the single readings. The
number of single readings must be between 2 and 20 ( 7.3.7 Measurements in
Auto-Averaging Mode, beginning on Page 88).
tings.
screen.
ments.
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
MENU
v
Press the arrow key v, until i single read.
is highlighted on the display.
ENTER Use ENTER to confirm the selection i sin-
gle read..
. or v
To activate the auto-averaging mode:
use the arrow keys to select i single read.
on or
to deactivate the auto-averaging mode:
select i single read. off.
Use ENTER to confirm the selection.
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Explanation
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Enter
. or v
Use Enter to confirm the value for the
number of single readings or:
specify a new value by pressing the arrow
keys . or v.
ENTER If the i value is modified during a test se-
ries, all readings obtained before must be
deleted.
Press ENTER to return to the menu to en-
ter additional settings.
Press DEL to delete all readings of the
open Application.
tings.
Press DEL to cancel the procedure.
If the i value is modified during a test series, the prompt to delete
all readings obtained before will appear here as well - for statistical
reasons. If this is not carried out, it will not be possible to modify the
i value.
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Explanation
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5.6.5 Outlier rejection
With outlier rejection enabled, recognized outliers will be indicated on the dis-
play and announced through an audible signal ( 7.3.8 Measurements With
Outlier Rejection Enabled, beginning on Page 89).
The following methods are available for the outlier rejection function:
Grubbs Test ( Glossary)
Specification of a known spread (Sigma) ( Glossary)

Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
MENU
v
Press the arrow key v, until Outlier Re-
ject is highlighted on the display.
ENTER Use ENTER to confirm the selection Outli-
er Reject.
. or v
To activate outlier rejection:
use the arrow keys to select Outlier Reject
on or
to deactivate outlier rejection:
Select Outlier Reject off.
Enter Use ENTER to confirm the method Auto-
matic.
or:
v Press the arrow key v to specify the
method Sigma.
Press the arrow keys to set the desired
Sigma value.
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5.6.6 Measured Variables
The readings will be displayed on the screen corresponding to the set measured
variables.
The following measured variables can be set from the Service function
( 10.7.6 Measured Variable, beginning on Page 169):
Fe % or FN (display of the ferrite content in ferrite percent or in ferrite num-
bers),
normalized countrate X
Countrate X
Fe % / FN and Xs
Xn and Xs
Explanation of the measured variables: Glossary
ENTER Press ENTER to confirm the selection/en-
try and return to the menu to enter addi-
tional settings.
screen.
ments.
The measured variable can be set differently in each Application.
The settings of the measured variables of the other Applications will
not be affected.
With every modification of the measured variable, a prompt for
deleting readings already stored in the open Application will appear
because it is not possible to evaluate different types of measured
variables statistically. This prevents erroneous interpretations of the
measurement results.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
Ferrite con-
tent
% or FN
Ferrite content display in
[%]: Ferrite percent
[FN]: Ferrite numbers
The ferrite content will be displayed in Fe%
or FN corresponding to the set unit
( 10.7.5).
norm.
countrate
Displays the normalized countrate Xn of
the measured value.
Countrate Displays the countrate X of the measured
value.
Fe % / FN
and Xs
Display of ferrite content and saturation
countrate Xs (countrate for probe in air).
The ferrite content will be displayed in % or
FN corresponding to the set unit
( 10.7.5).
Xn and Xs Displays the normalized countrate Xn of
the measured value and the saturation
countrate Xs.
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5.7 Linking Applications
( 10.6.4 Linking Applications, beginning on Page 161)
If the linking mode is enabled, all applications that have set up using the same
probe (identified by the same serial number) will be linked with each other. Ap-
plications that have been linked to each use the same normalization and/or cor-
rective calibration to determine measurements.
Example:
If a separate Application has been set up for each batch of a component (using
the same probe each time), it is useful to link the Applications to each other in
order to compare the Applications to each other. Because these are the same kind
of components, only from different batches, the same normalization and/or cor-
rective calibration should be used every time.
5.7.1 Application Linking Procedure
1. Enable the instrument function Linking mode ( 10.6.4 Linking
Applications, beginning on Page 161).
2. Perform a normalization to set up all Applications to be linked. The mea-
surement probe is assigned to the Application ( 5.1 Setting Up an
Application, beginning on Page 37).
3. Perform a careful normalization or calibration on a typical uncoated com-
ponent ( 6.2 Normalization, beginning on Page 60 and
6.3 Corrective Calibration, beginning on Page 63).
This as well as all subsequent normalizations or calibrations will be
applied o all linked Applications; the normalization stored when setting up
the respective Application will be overwritten.
I
Applications that have been set up with different probes of the same
probe model (indicated by the same model designation but different
serial numbers) will not be linked.
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5.7.2 Enabling and Disabling the Linking Mode
The linking mode is enabled or disabled from the Service functions of the instru-
ment ( 10.6.4 Linking Applications, beginning on Page 161).
5.7.3 Example for Linked Applications
Fig. 5-2 Explanation to Fig. 5-3
As long as the linking mode is enabled will appear on the
display.
After disabling the linking mode, all Applications will again be inde-
pendent of each other!
Each Application can again be normalized and.or calibrated sepa-
rately.
1 .. Appl 1: Application number
[%]: Readings are shown in ferrite
percent
3 .. Serial number of the probe
2 .. Probe model of the probe that has
been used to set up this Application
4 .. Norm1: Normalization 1
Cal 1 Corrective calibration 1
1
2
3
4
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Fig. 5-3 Example for linking of applications
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Immediately following the linking procedure:
Applications 4 and 6 are also linked to each other , because they
have been set up with the same FGABW1.3-FE probe (serial number 505).
Even though Applications 1 and 3 have been set up with the same FGAB1.3-
FE probe (serial number 101), they are not linked to each other because the
readings in Application 1 are displayed in ferrite percent [%] and the read-
ings in Application 3 in ferrite numbers [FN].
Application 5 is not linked to these two Applications because it has been set
up with the FGAB1.3-FE probe with the serial number 909.
Application 2 is not linked to any other Application because no other Appli-
cation has been set up with the FGABI1.3_150FE probe (serial number 303).
After the corrective calibration of Application 6:
Because Applications 4 and 6 are linked with each other, after the correc-
tive calibration of Application 6, the new corrective calibration (Norm 6n,
Cal 6n, grayed out in Fig. 5-3) will be stored in Application 4 as well. The
previous normalization and corrective calibration (Norm 4/6 and Cal 4/6)
will be overwritten.
Because a normalization or a corrective calibration has not yet been
carried out immediately following the linking procedure, the normal-
izations and corrective calibrations of the linked Applications still dif-
fer from each other.
The normalization and corrective calibration of all other Applications
remains unchanged in spite of linking, because a normalization or
corrective calibration has not yet been carried out with these probes.
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Calibration
The following factors influence the readings of a ferrite content measurement:
Geometry of the specimen (size of the reference area, curvature, distance of
the measurement location from the edge of the specimen, sheet thickness,
cladding thickness)
The correction of these influencing quantities should be carried out based on
the correction factors listed beginning on Page 108.
Probe tip wear
To a certain degree, probe tip wear can be corrected through a corrective cal-
ibration ( beginning on Page 63) or even better, through a master calibra-
tion beginning on Page 69). Too much probe tip wear, which becomes
noticeable through an increased scatter of the readings on a specimen with a
homogeneous ferrite content distribution (e.g., a calibration standard), can-
not be corrected. In such a case, the probe must be sent to your authorized
distributor or directly to the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics
and Metrology for repair.
6.1 Information Regarding Normalization, Calibration
and Master Calibration
The information in Chapter 1 Important Information, beginning on
Page 1should be observed with every normalization, calibration and master
calibration!
All measurements should be performed with great care! Only in this manner
can the trueness specified for the used probe be ensured during the subse-
quent measurements.
Creating user-specific calibration standards to determine, for exam-
ple the influence of the curvature or thickness of the specimen is not
recommended because the ferrite content of the starting material
can be altered even with most careful mechanical processing, espe-
cially in the surface area that is registered by the probe.
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Reference measurements should be performed after every normalization and
calibration to verify the normalization and calibration.
It is not possible to start a normalization, corrective calibration or a master
calibration as long as the restricted operating mode is enabled (indicated by
on the display) ( 10.6.1 Restricted Operating Mode, beginning on
Page 155)!
A new block starts automatically after every normalization or calibration.
The measurements stored in the Applications will not be deleted after a nor-
malization or calibration. If required, these measurements may need to be
deleted prior to the next measurement.
The normalization and corrective calibration affects only the open Applica-
tion. The other applications are not affected. The coefficients of the master
characteristic stored in the EEPROM of the probe plug are also not affected.
However, if the linking mode is enabled ( on the display), the nor-
malization and the corrective calibration affect all Applications that are
linked with the open Application.
With external start enabled, a measurement acquisition can be triggered dur-
ing a normalization or calibration by:
- Pressing the FINAL-RES key,
- Transmitting one of the ASCII characters G0, ES, EN or
- the control character ESC? via the USB port (ESC = ASCII27).
Enabling externally triggered measurement acquisition: 10.7.3 External
Start, beginning on Page 164; 9.4.2 Control Commands, beginning on
Page 126
6.2 Normalization
With the normalization, a new zero point is established for the calibration curve
of the open Application and stored in the open Application. The coefficients of
the master characteristic stored in the EEPROM of the probe plug are not affect-
ed.
Required materials
Base from the calibration standard set
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6.2.1 Normalization Procedure
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
ZERO Use ZERO to start the normalization of the
open Application.
ZERO appears and remains on the display
while the normalization is performed.
[s]: Standard deviation
[n]: Number of measurements
[Base material (Fe]: The measurements
should be made on the base material of
the calibration standard set.
[Cancel: ENTER]: Using ENTER cancels
the normalization.
Base
Make about 5 measurements at different
locations of the base.
The mean value of all readings obtained
for the normalization will be displayed.
[Delete: DEL]: Use DEL to delete the last
measurement DEL, 2x DEL to delete all
readings obtained for the normalization.
[OK: ENTER]: Using ENTER ends the
normalization.
ENTER A confirmation indicating that the normal-
ization has been carried out successfully
appears.
Pressing ENTER confirms the message.
PRINT: A print form of the normalization
will be printed if a printer is connected and
switched on ( Page 62).
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To verify a correct normalization, perform several reference measurements
on certified calibration standards. A corrective calibration must be per-
formed if the mean values obtained from several single readings are not
within the guaranteed error limit stated on the calibration standards.
6.2.2 Documenting the Normalization with a Printer
Fig. 6-1 Print form of a normalization (example)
ENTER The new characteristic will be computed
automatically and stored. The instrument
is again ready to make measurements.(
)2.1 Display, beginning on Page 8.
FISCHER FERIT-
SCOPE FMP30
Instrument type:
NORMALIZATION Normalization will be documented
Date Time Date and time of the normalization
Appl. No. Number of the Application
Probe Probe that has been used to perform the normalization
Fe Applied measurement method
fe. Mean value of all readings obtained for the normalization.
s Standard deviation of the readings obtained for the nor-
malization.
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
NORMALIZATION 23.07.08 12:38
Appl.No.: 3 Probe: FGAB1.3Fe
Fe
fe.= 98.86 Fe% s= 0.321 Fe%
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6.3 Corrective Calibration
With a corrective calibration, a new zero point and one additional point (one-
point calibration with one calibration standard) or two additional points (two-
point calibration with two calibration standards) are established for the calibra-
tion curve of the open Application and are stored in the open Application. The
coefficients of the master characteristic stored in the EEPROM of the probe plug
are not affected.
Required materials
Suitable calibration standard set for the corrective calibration (in the desired
measurement range)
6.3.1 Selecting the Calibration Standards for the Corrective Calibra-
tion
Calibration standards are suitable for corrective calibrations only if their normal-
ized countrates Xn are between the following Xn ranges:
The normalized countrate Xn of the first calibration standard must be
between 0.02 and 0.9 (0.02 s Xn calibration standard 1 s 0.9).
The normalized countrate of the second calibration standard (for a two-point
calibration) must be between 0.12 and 0.98 (0.12 < Xn calibration standard 2
s 0.98).
The difference of the normalized countrates of the two calibration standards
that are used for the two-point calibration must be greater than 0.1 (Xn cali-
bration standard 2 - Xn calibration standard 1 = DXn > 0,1).
Determination of the countrate Xn: Page 77.
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6.3.2 Corrective Calibration Procedure
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
CAL Use CAL to start the corrective calibration
of the open Application.
CAL appears and remains on the display
while the corrective calibration is per-
formed.
should be made on base.
[Delete cal: DEL]: Using DEL deletes the
corrective calibration ( Page 67).
[Skip: ENTER]: Using ENTER skips the
normalization (the stored normalization is
retained unchanged).
[Cancel: CAL]: Using CAL cancels the
corrective calibration (the stored corrective
calibration is retained unchanged).
Base
[OK: ENTER]: Use ENTER to end and
store the normalization.
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ENTER
[Entry: .v]: Use the arrow keys to set the
rated ferrite content value of the calibration
standard.
The rated value can be set faster if a mea-
surement is performed on a calibration
standard that is within the tolerance range,
and then the rated value is corrected using
the arrow keys.
[CAL-rat. 1: 0.680]: Display of the set rat-
ed value for the ferrite content of the cali-
bration standard (Example: 0.680 Fe%)
the calibration procedure
Calibration stan-
dard
locations of the calibration standard.
Displayed is the mean value of all mea-
surements performed for this step.
readings obtained for the calibration.
[OK: ENTER]: Use ENTER to end the cur-
rent calibration step.
ENTER If a corrective calibration is desired with 2
or 3 standards, proceed in the same man-
ner with calibration standards 2 and 3.
Otherwise: Use ENTER to end the correc-
tive calibration.
The new characteristic will be computed
automatically and stored.
The instrument is again ready to make
measurements.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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To verify a correct calibration, perform several reference measurements on
certified calibration standards. The corrective calibration must be repeated if
the mean values obtained from several single readings are not within the
guaranteed error limit stated on the calibration standards, o if the deviations
are unacceptable again, a master calibration must be performed.
ENTER A confirmation indicating that the correc-
tive calibration has been carried out suc-
cessfully appears.
PRINT: A print form of the corrective cali-
bration will be printed if a printer is con-
nected and switched on ( Page 68).
ENTER The new characteristic will be computed
automatically and stored. The instrument
is again ready to make measurements.(
)2.1 Display, beginning on Page 8.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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6.3.3 Deleting a Corrective Calibration
When deleting the corrective calibration, only the corrective calibra-
tion of the open Application will be deleted. The corrective calibra-
tions of the other Applications are retained. However, if the linking
mode is enabled ( on the display), the corrective calibra-
tions of all Applications that are linked with the open Application will
be deleted.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
CAL Use CAL to start the corrective calibration
of the open Application.
[Delete cal: DEL]: Using DEL deletes the
corrective calibration.
DEL [Yes: DEL]: The corrective calibration will
be deleted.
[No: ENTER]: Cancels the delete proce-
dure.
DEL The corrective calibration will be deleted.
measurements.
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6.3.4 Documenting the Corrective Calibration with a Printer
Fig. 6-1 Print form of a corrective calibration (example)
FISCHER FERIT-
SCOPE FMP30
Instrument type:
CALIBRATION Corrective calibration is being documented
Date Time Date and time of the corrective calibration
Probe Probe that has been used to perform the calibration
Fe: Confirmed rated value for the ferrite content of the calibra-
tion standards.
fe. Mean value of all readings obtained for this step of the
calibration.
s Standard deviation of the readings obtained for this step
of the calibration.
Measurements on
Base
Measurements on
Calibration stan-
dard # 1
Measurements on
Calibration stan-
dard # 2
CALIBRATION 23.07.08 12:43
Appl.No.: 3 Probe:FGAB1.3Fe
Fe
fe.= 104.2 Fe% s= 1.671 Fe%
Fe: 0.680 Fe%
fe.= 0.646 Fe% s= 0.010 Fe%
Fe: 3.08 Fe%
fe.= 3.054 Fe% s= 0.038 Fe%
Fe: 10.90 Fe%
fe.= 10.35 Fe% s= 0.014 Fe%
Measurements on
Calibration stan-
dard # 3
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6.4 Master Calibration
The master calibration determines the coefficients of the master characteristic
and stores them in the EEPROM of the probe plug. These coefficients determine
the master characteristic, i.e., the correlation between the measurement signal of
the probe and the ferrite content.
The EEPROM of the probe plug includes memories for the coefficients of two
master calibrations. These two master calibrations differ in the following man-
ner:
Factory master calibration
One master calibration (factory master calibration) is performed at the facility of
the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology with a very
high precision using 5 calibration standards (incl. 1 base). It cannot be deleted or
overwritten by the user.
User Master Calibration
You can set up the user master calibration by yourself using 5 calibration stan-
dards. This memory is empty when a new probe is supplied. Once the user has
set up his own master calibration in the manner described below, he can over-
write or even deleted this calibration, if needed.
5 calibration standards are required to set up a user master calibration. They are
part of the optional probe-specific master calibration standard set. The Xn values
of one of these calibration standards must be within the prescribed Xn range of
the master calibration for all 4 Xn ranges to be occupied.
To increase the measuring precision in a certain measurement interval of the
probe, up to 4 additional calibration standards with ferrite contents in this interval
can be used. This means that max. 5 calibration standards can be in an Xn range
of the user master calibration.
If the user master calibration is deleted and an new one is not set up, the factory
master calibration will be used automatically to make measurements.
After setting up or deleting a user master calibration, all corrective
calibrations that have been set up with the respective probe will be
deleted. This means that after deleting the user master calibration
and continued measurements using the factory master calibration, a
new corrective calibration should be performed for each Application,
if necessary.
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6.4.1 Selecting the Calibration Standards
During the user master calibration, the master characteristic can be determined
only if suitable calibration standards are used. If the master calibration standards
of the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology are not
used, the normalized countrates Xn of the master calibration standards used in
their place must be within the specific Xn ranges. The Xn values can be displayed
after the 1st step of the user master calibration (normalization)
( 6.4.4 Displaying Xn Ranges for Calibration Standards for the Master Cali-
bration, beginning on Page 75).
6.4.2 Performing a User Master Calibration
The master calibration applies to all Applications that have been set up with
the same probe that has been used for the master calibration (because the
coefficients have been stored in the probe plug of the EEPROM)! This
applies to both an enabled and a disabled linking mode.
After a master calibration is completed, the normalizations and corrective
calibrations of all Applications that have been set up with the same probe
that has been used for the master calibration will be deleted automatically.
Required materials
Calibration standard set of the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electron-
ics and Metrology or
other suitable certified standards
For the user master calibration, the master calibration standard set avail-
able from the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrol-
ogy as an option should be used! Only in this manner can the specified
trueness be ensured during the subsequent measurements.
A user master calibration (hereafter simply referred to as a master cali-
bration) must be performed only by experienced users.
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6.4.3 Master Calibration Procedure
The master calibration is retrieved from the service function menu
( 10.9 Performing a Master Calibration, beginning on Page 171).
The probe tip should be checked for potential wear prior to a master cal-
ibration.
Too much probe tip wear becomes noticeable through an increased
scatter of the readings on a specimen with a homogeneous ferrite con-
tent distribution (e.g., a calibration standard).
In such a case, the probe must be sent to your authorized distributor or
directly to the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrol-
ogy for repair.
During the master calibration, the master characteristic can be deter-
mined only if suitable calibration standards are used.
The calibration standards are suited for the master calibration only if
their normalized countrates Xn are within pre-established Xn ranges.
The limits of the Xn ranges can be queried during the master calibration
without affecting the calibration.
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
5 x ENTER
2 x .
Press ENTER 5 times to retrieve the Ser-
vice Function menu and set the identifica-
tion umber 159 of the service functions
using the arrow keys ..
Retrieve the master calibration from the
Service functions menu and use ENTER to
start the procedure.
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ENTER ZERO + CAL appear and remain on the
display while the master calibration is per-
formed.
(normalization) should be made on base.
[MCL Delete: DEL]: Use DEL to delete an
existing master calibration (appears only if
a master calibration has already been per-
formed). Use CAL if you do not wish to de-
lete the master calibration.
[Cancel: CAL]: Use CAL to cancel the
master calibration.
If you press DEL again after deleting the master calibration in order to
exit the menu, subsequent measurements will be made with the factory
master calibration - without a corrective calibration.
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Base
The mean value of all readings obtained
for the normalization will be displayed.
should be made on base.
store the normalization. The previous nor-
malization will be overwritten.
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[Entry: .v]: Use the arrow keys to set the
rated ferrite content value of the calibration
standard.
surement is performed on the calibration
standard and then the rated value is cor-
rected using the arrow keys.
[CAL-rat. 1: 680]: Display of the set rated
value for the ferrite content of the calibra-
tion standard (Example: 0.680 Fe%)
the calibration procedure
Pressing FINAL-RES:
Determination of the Normalized Countrate
Xn of a Calibration Standard During a
Master Calibration Page 77.
Pressing BLOCK-RES:
Displaying Xn Ranges for Calibration Stan-
dards for the Master
Calibration Page 75.
Calibration stan-
dard
locations of the calibration standard.
store the calibration step.
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To verify a correct master calibration, perform several reference measure-
ments.
Now, it is possible to make measurements in the open Application. Delete the
readings of the reference measurement before starting with the measurements on
your specimens.
. or v Use the arrow keys . or v to set the rated
ferrite content value of the calibration stan-
dard.
surement is performed on the calibration
standard and then the rated value is cor-
rected using the arrow keys . or v.
This step is not required if the rated value
for the ferrite content coincides with the
stored (displayed) value.
[OK: ENTER]: Using ENTER ends the cur-
rent calibration step.
ENTER Proceed with calibration standard #2 in the
same as described for calibration standard
#1. The same for all subsequent calibra-
tion steps.
ENTER After the last calibration step has been
concluded using ENTER, the new calibra-
tion curve will be computed automatically
and stored, and a confirmation indicating
that the master calibration has been car-
ried out successfully appears.
PRINT: A print form of the master calibra-
tion will be printed if a printer is connected
and switched on ( Page 76).
Please note the information regarding the number of calibration stan-
dards under 6.4 on Page 69.
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6.4.4 Displaying Xn Ranges for Calibration Standards for the
Master Calibration
During the master calibration, the master characteristic can be determined only if
suitable calibration standards are used.
The calibration standards are suited for the master calibration only if their nor-
malized countrates Xn are within pre-established Xn ranges. They can be queried
during the master calibration without affecting the calibration.
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5 x ENTER
2 x .
Retrieve the master calibration from the
start the procedure. Relevant explana-
tions beginning on Page 71.
BLOCK-RES Use BLOCK-RES to display the Xn range
for calibration standard #1.
[0.0300<Xn<0.2500]: The normalized
countrates Xn of calibration standard #1
must be within these limits of the Xn range.
for calibration standard #2
[0.3000<Xn<0.7000].
[0.5000<Xn<0.0000].
[0.8000<Xn<0.9900].
BLOCK-RES Use BLOCK-RES to end the display of the
Xn range.
It is now possible to continue the master
calibration.
Or: Press CAL + DEL to return to the mea-
suring mode.
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6.4.5 Documenting the Master Calibration with a Printer
Fig. 6-2 Print form of a master calibration (example)
FISCHER FERIT-
SCOPE FMP30
Instrument type:
MASTER
CALIBRATION
Master calibration will be documented
Date Time Date and time of the master calibration
Probe Probe that has been used to perform the calibration
Fe: Confirmed rated value for the ferrite content of the calibra-
tion standards.
Measurements on
uncoated specimen
(base material)
Measurements on
Master calibration
standard # 1
Measurements on
Master calibration
standard # 2
Measurements on
Master calibration
standard # 3
Measurements on
Master calibration
standard # 4
MASTER CALIBRATION 23.07.08 13:34
Appl.No.: 4 Probe: FGAB1.3Fe
Fe
fe.= 104.2 Fe% s= 1.671 Fe%
Fe: 0.680 Fe%
fe.= 0.646 Fe% s= 0.010 Fe%
Fe: 3.08 Fe%
fe.= 3.054 Fe% s= 0.038 Fe%
Fe: 10.90 Fe%
fe.= 10.35 Fe% s= 0.014 Fe%
Fe: 17.08 Fe%
fe.= 17.034 Fe% s= 0.032 Fe%
Fe: 23.70 Fe%
fe.= 23.63 Fe% s= 0.014 Fe%
Measurements on
Master calibration
standard # 5
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6.5 Determination of the Normalized Countrate Xn of a
Calibration Standard During a Master Calibration
The normalized countrate Xn of a calibration standard can be determined as de-
scribed below during a master calibration without affecting the calibration.
calibration.
of the calibration.
Because FINAL-RES triggers an externally triggered measurement
acquisition if external start is enabled, is not possible to determine the
normalized countrate if external start is enabled during a calibration!
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Explanation
FINAL-RES Retrieve the master calibration from the
start the procedure. Relevant explana-
tions beginning on Page 71.
Press FINAL-RES to start the procedure.
Calibration stan-
dard
Place the probe whose normalized coun-
trate Xn shall is to be determined on the
calibration standard. The normalized coun-
trate Xn of the calibration standard will be
displayed (the normalized countrate will
not be stored!).
FINAL-RES [off: FINAL-RES]: Use FINAL-RES to re-
turn the free-running display mode to the
disabled state.
It is now possible to continue the calibra-
tion.
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7.1 Preparing for a Measurement
The instrument and the measurement area must be prepared in the following
manner before measurements can be made:
Agreement on the reference areas (determination on where several single
readings are to be taken), according to DIN EN ISO 2064.
Ensuring that the reference areas are free of interfering contaminants (e.g.,
moisture, dirt or grease) and are not damaged.
Carrying Out the System Setup ( Page 21).
Connecting a printer and if applicable switching it on (if a printer is available
and a printout is desired).
Switching on the instrument ( Page 29).
Selecting an Application that is suitable for the specimen ( beginning on
Page 37).
Determining the instrument configuration ( beginning on Page 131).
Determining the application-specific settings ( beginning on Page 44).
Checking the normalization and calibration through measurements on cali-
bration standards.
The information stated in
Chapter 1 Important Information, beginning on Page 1
must be observed when making measurements!
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7.2 Parameters That Influence the Ferrite Content Mea-
surement
The following factors influence the readings of a ferrite content measurement:
Specimen curvature
The influence takes effect from following curvature diameters:
- diameters less than 50 mm for convex curvatures,
- diameters lesss than 80 mm for concave curvatures.
As a general rule: The measured ferrite content deviates increasingly from
the actual (true) ferrite content as the curvature diameter decreases.
Specimen thickness
The influence takes effect from a specimen thickness less than 2 mm.
the actual (true) ferrite content as the specimen thickness decreases.
Cladding thickness
The influence takes effect from a cladding thickness less than 2 mm.
the actual (true) ferrite content as the cladding thickness decreases.
Edge distance of the measurement location
The influence takes effect if the distance of the measurement location from
the edge is less than 2 mm.
the actual (true) ferrite content as the edge distance decreases.
Surface roughness
However, the surface roughness is strongly dependent on the ferrite content
and the influence cannot be stated quantitatively. The influence is relatively
small for ferrite contents of < 10%Fe. It rises with an increasing ferrite con-
tent and can be reduced best by combining a sufficient number of single
readings to one meaningful mean value.
For very low ferrite contents, in particular the influence of the thickness
should be determined specific to the measurement application.
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7.3 Making a Measurement
To make a measurement, place the probe at a right angle on the specimen surface
( Page 34). The probe can be lifted off after the measurement acquisition, i.e.,
after the reading appears on the display. The instrument is ready to make mea-
surements.
Observe the following during the measurement:
Measurements should be made within the reference area.
To avoid erroneous readings, do not allow the probe to hover above the spec-
imen.
To obtain a correct air value, the distance to the specimen should be at least
25 mm.
To allow sufficient time for a measurement accept, the time between individ-
ual measurements must be greater than 0.5 seconds.
Fig. 7-1 Measurement using an axial probe
1. Place the probe:
2. Lift the probe off:
Measurement Object
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Fig. 7-2 Measurement using an angle probe
7.3.1 Measurement Acquisition
As long as automatic measurement acquisition is enabled, measurement acquisi-
tion occurs automatically immediately after the probe is placed on the specimen.
An audible signal will sound after the measurement acquisition (unless it has
been disabled) ( 7.3.4 Audible Signals After the Measurement Acquisition,
With the free-running display mode on, measurement acquisition can be trig-
gered in the following manner ( 7.6 Measurements in the Free-Running Dis-
play Mode, beginning on Page 96):
Pressing the ENTER key
Transmitting one of the ASCII characters G0, ES, EN or
Transmitting the control character ESC? via the USB port (ESC =
ASCII27)
( 9.4.2 Control Commands, beginning on Page 126)
Regardless of how the measurement acquisition occurred, the reading will appear
on the display following the measurement acquisition.
1. Place the probe: 2. Lift the probe off:
Measurement Object
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7.3.2 Measurements With External Start Enabled
When an automatic measurement acquisition is not desired, e.g., when making
measurements in pipes, boreholes or grooves, external start should be enabled
and automatic measurement acquisition disabled (Enabling externally triggered
measurement acquisition and disabling automatic measurement acquisition:
Page 164).
Externally triggered measurement acquisition is recommended when the ferrite
content is to be documented in a fixed, pre-specified lateral grid. In this manner,
a measurement is registered even if the ferrite content is too low for an automatic
measurement acquisition, i.e., when it is near or equal to zero.
With external start enabled, the measurement acquisition can be triggered manu-
ally in the following ways once the probe is positioned on the measurement loca-
tion:
Press the . key
(not with a normalization or calibration)
Press the FINAL-RES key
(only during a normalization or calibration)
Transmitting the ES command via the USB port
( 9.4.2 Control Commands, beginning on Page 126)
7.3.3 Automatic Measurement Acquisition
A description of the two acquisition modes will follow under modes for automat-
ic start of measurements after placing the probe). However, both methods will
also work with externally triggered measurement acquisition ( Page 82), but
not in the free-running-mode ( Page 96)!
Measurement Capture Through Area Measurements
With area measurements, the single readings are taken as fast as possible until the
probe is lifted off. Only the determined mean value is stored.
With externally triggered measurement acquisition, the measurement
acquisition can be delayed by up to 2.5 sec ( 10.7.3 External Start,
beginning on Page 164)
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This measuring mode is advantageous if a mean values of the ferrite content dis-
tribution is to be determined quickly within a reference area. This mean value is
added to a measurement series as a single reading.
With online output of the single readings via the USB port enabled, only this
mean value will be output as well.
The magnetic poles are subject to increased wear when moving the
probe across a surface.
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Explanation
Switch area measurement on from the
menu Service Functions/Measurement/
Measuring Mode ( 10.7.4 Measuring
Mode - Standard/Area Measurement/Auto-
matic Measurement, beginning on
Page 166) and place the probe on the
specimen.
The displays the symbol for as long as
the probe is on the specimen. In addition,
an audible signal sounds when the probe
is placed on the specimen.
Move the probe with a slight and uniform
pressure across the specimen.
[Fe%]: Displays ferrite contents in ferrite
percent (measured variable of the open
Application 10.7.6 Measured Vari-
able, beginning on Page 169)
[n=]: Number of the measurements / block
size stored in the Application
Lift the probe off the specimen.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
measurement.
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Measurement Capture Through Automatic Measurements
With automatic measurements, a specified number of readings is taken with a se-
lectable time interval between 2 measurements. In contrast to the area measure-
ment, all single readings will be stored ( Page 82).
This measuring mode can be advantageous, for example, when the ferrite content
distribution shall be determined along a line. If the probe is moved by hand or a
suitable mechanical device at a consistent speed along a line, then the measure-
ment points will be at equal distances.
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Explanation
Switch Autom. Measurement on from the
menu Service functions/Measurement/
Measuring Mode and select the desired
number of measurements and the time in-
terval of the measurements
( 10.7.4 Measuring Mode - Standard/
Area Measurement/Automatic Measure-
ment, beginning on Page 166).
Place the probe on the specimen. The dis-
plays the symbol for as long as the
probe is on the specimen.
An audible signal sounds for every mea-
surement that occurred. All measurement
data are evaluated statistically.
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7.3.4 Audible Signals After the Measurement Acquisition
An audible signal will sound after the measurement acquisition (unless it has
been disabled). The measurement acquisition signal indicates that a signal arriv-
ing from the probe has been recognized and that the probe can be lifted off the
specimen.
In addition to measurement acquisition signal, the audible signals listed in the
following Table may sound. Where applicable, the signals may sound in succes-
sion.
For example, if at a measurement with a fixed block size the last reading of a
block has exceeded the upper specification limit, the measurement acquisition
signal will sound followed by two short signals for exceeding the upper specifi-
cation limit and one finally a long signal indicating the end of the block.
As an option, the measurement acquisition signal can be disabled
( 10.7.1 Audible Signal, beginning on Page 162).
The other audible signals cannot be disabled!
Signal Meaning
1 x short Measurement below lower specification limit.
( 7.3.5 Measurements With Tolerance Limits Enabled,
2 x short Upper specification limit is exceeded.
( 7.3.5 Measurements With Tolerance Limits Enabled,
1 x long The block was concluded automatically and the block re-
sult was generated ( 7.3.6 Measurements With a
Fixed Block Size, beginning on Page 86) or the block
was changed ( 10.6.3 Matrix Mode, beginning on
Page 158)
2 x long The measurement was recognized as an outlier
( 7.3.8 Measurements With Outlier Rejection Enabled,
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7.3.5 Measurements With Tolerance Limits Enabled
Having the tolerance limits enabled allows for a simple and quick determination
if the measured ferrite contents are within specified limits ( Page 46).
If the measurement acquisition signal has been disabled, only the signal, or the
signals, for violating the tolerance limits will sound.
With outlier rejection enabled, the audible signals indicating an outlier measure-
ment will sound when an outlier is recognized. In this case, the violation of the
tolerance limit will not be indicated acoustically.
7.3.6 Measurements With a Fixed Block Size
When making measurements with a fixed block size,
the block creation is carried out automatically after an adjustable number of
measurements has been performed by the instrument (Setting the Block
Size: Page 49).
appears on the display after the last measurement of the block has been
taken, and
As long as the tolerance limits are enabled, will appear on the dis-
play.
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
After a measurement is taken that violates the lower
specification limit, appears in front of the reading on
the display. In addition, a brief audible signal sounds af-
ter the measurement acquisition to indicated the viola-
tion of the tolerance limit.
After a measurement is taken that violates the upper
specification limit, appears in front of the reading on
the display. In addition, two brief audible signals sound
after the measurement acquisition to indicate the viola-
tion of the tolerance limit.
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the closure of the block is indicated by a long audible signal (if the measure-
ment acquisition signal has been disabled, only the signal to indicated the
block closure will sound).
With a connected and powered up printer, it is now possible to print the block re-
sult automatically after the block closure or upon ( 10.5.4 Block Result, be-
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Explanation
Make a measurement. The reading will ap-
pear on the display.
Perform the number of measurements re-
quired for an automatic block closure.
[ ]:Block is closed; no more measure-
ments can be taken in this particular block.
A new blocks starts automatically when the
next measurement is taken.
Individual readings / erroneous measurements can be overwritten in a
closed block ( 7.5.4 Overwriting Individual Erroneous Measurements
at a Later Time, beginning on Page 94).
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7.3.7 Measurements in Auto-Averaging Mode
With measurements made in auto-averaging mode, the mean value generated
from a number of single readings is stored in place of the single readings. Thus,
this mode is particularly well suited for rough surfaces.
(For setting the number of single readings from which the average of the readings
to be stored is determined: 5.6.4 Auto-Averaging Mode, beginning on
Page 50)
In the auto-averaging mode and with outlier rejection enabled, the single readings
that are recognized as outliers will not be integrated in the measurement calcula-
tion! For example, if an outlier is recognized at i = 5, only the 4 remaining read-
ings will be used to generate the mean value.
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Explanation
Make a measurement. The reading will ap-
pear on the display.
[i=]: Number of single readings measured /
set number of single readings to be com-
bined
in the Application
Perform the number of measurements re-
quired for the number of stored measure-
ments to be increased by one ([i=0/n] will
be displayed.) The mean value of the per-
formed single readings will be displayed
and stored.
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7.3.8 Measurements With Outlier Rejection Enabled
When making measurements with outlier rejection enabled:
the outlier measurements recognized by the instrument will appear on the
display and will be indicated acoustically ( 5.6.5 Outlier rejection,
beginning on Page 52),
two long audible signals will sound to indicated the outlier measurement in
addition to the audible signal for the measurement acquisition,
recognized outliers will not be integrated in the evaluation of the current
block or the current Application.,
only the signals for indicating the outlier measurements will sound if the
measurement acquisition signal has been disabled,
outlier measurements recognized in the auto-averaging mode will not be
integrated in the measurement calculation, and
only the audible signals indicating an outlier measurement will sound when
an outlier is recognized (a violation f the tolerance limits will not be indi-
cated).
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
and will appear in front of the reading on the
display after a measurement has been taken that has
been recognized by the instrument as an outlier,
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
Outlier! appears briefly in the information lines of the
display in addition to the audible signal if a past reading
with the number n (in the example, n = 1) is recognized
as an outlier measurement (thereafter, the measurement
just taken will appear).
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7.4 Documenting the Measurement with a Printer
With a connected and powered up printer, it is possible to print individual read-
ings by pressing the PRINT key
( Fig. 7-3 and Fig. 7-4). [Print single readings on] must be set from the
Service Functions/Print menu ( 10.5.3 Print Individual Single Readings, be-
Fig. 7-3 Printout of the readings (example)
If tolerance limits are enabled when making measurements, the readings will be
entered between or next to the tolerance limits on the printout ( Fig. 7-4).
Fig. 7-4 Printout of the reading with tolerance limits (example)
For measurements in auto-averaging mode, only the mean value computed from
the single readings will be printed and stored. The individual readings are not
stored.
Application No. 3 Block No.: 1
n= 1 fe = 10.8%
n= 2 fe = 10.8%
n= 3 fe = 10.8%
n= 4 fe = 10.8%
n= 5 fe = 3.1%
n= 6 fe = 10.8%
n= 7 fe = 10.8%
Measurement
below lower
n LSL USL
10.8% 11.0%
1|<<| | | 10.8
2| |* | | 10.8
3| |* | | 10.8
4| |* | | 10.8
5|<<| | | 3.1
6| |* | | 10.8
7|<<| | | 10.8
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If automatic block creation is enabled ( 5.6.3 Automatic Block Size and
Block Creation, beginning on Page 49), the readings and the block results of all
blocks of the open Application will be printed in succession:
Fig. 7-5 Printout of the block results (example)
n LSL USL
10.2% 10.8%
1| | * | | 10.4
2| | *
3| | * | | 10.3
4|<<| | | 3.1
5| | * | | 10.3
Appl.No. 0 -- Block result --
Block No.: 1 24.07.08 22:05
Mean value fe. = 8.89 +/- 4.04%
Std. dev. s = 3.25% n = 5
C. O. V. = 36.58%
lowest meas.= 3.07%
highest meas. = 10.36%
1 values < LSL( 10.20% )= 20.00%
0 values > USL( 10.80% )= 0.00%
n LSL USL
10.2% 10.8%
1| | * | | 10.3
2| | * | | 10.4
3| | * | | 10.4
4| |* | | 10.2
5| |* | | 10.2
Block No.: 2 24.07.08 22:05
Mean value fe. = 10.29 +/- 0.10%
Std. dev. s = 0.08% n = 5
C. O. V. = 0.79%
lowest meas.= 10.21%
0 values < LSL ( 10.20% )= 0.00%
0 values > USL ( 10.80% )= 0.00%
n LSL USL
10.2% 10.8%
1| | * | | 10.3
2|<<| | | 10.2
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The readings and the block results of a single block can be printed during the
evaluation of this particular block by pressing the PRINT
key.() 8.1.1 Documenting the Block Result With a Printer, beginning on
Page 112
Fig. 7-6 Printout of the block results of a single block (example)
Explanation to Fig. 7-3 up to Fig. 7-6:
FISCHER FERIT-
SCOPE FMP30
Instrument type:
Application No. Number of the Application
Block No. Number of the open measurement block
n Consecutive number of the reading
fe Measured value of the ferrite content
LSL/USL Upper / lower specification limit
* Reading is within the tolerance limits
<< / >> Reading violates the tolerance limits
calibration.
of the calibration.
C. O. V. Coefficient of variation
Block No.: 3 24.07.08 12:09
Mean value fe. = 10.15 +/- 0.13%
Std. dev. s = 0.11% n = 5
C. O. V. = 1.06%
lowest meas.= 10.07%
4 values < LSL ( 10.20% )= 80.00%
0 values > USL ( 10.80% )= 0.00%
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7.5 Erroneous Readings
7.5.1 Deleting Erroneous Readings
If an erroneous reading is recognized directly after measurement acquisition, the
reading can be deleted by pressing DEL.
The deleted reading will then not be included in the generation of the block and
final results.
Repeated pressing of DEL will delete all readings of the open block in succes-
sion.
7.5.2 Deleting All Readings of a Block That Has Not Been Closed
Pressing DEL during an evaluation of an open block will delete all readings that
are stored in the open block that has not been closed ( 8.1 Evaluation of the
Current Block Block Result, beginning on Page 109).
7.5.3 Deleting All Readings of an Application
All readings stored in the open application can be deleted completely during the
evaluation of the open Application. This is accomplished by pressing FINAL-
RES and then twice the DEL ( 8.2 Evaluation of the Open Application Final
Result, beginning on Page 115).
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7.5.4 Overwriting Individual Erroneous Measurements at a Later
Time
During the evaluation of the current block, individual erroneous measurements
of the current block or of earlier blocks can be overwritten with new readings.
The instrument does not carry out outlier rejection when overwriting
stored measurement data (even if outlier rejection is enabled).
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
BLOCK-RES Use BLOCK-RES to start the evaluation of
the open block ( 8.1 Evaluation of the
Current Block Block Result, beginning on
Page 109).
[n=]: Number of readings stored in the cur-
rent block.
DATE and TIME display
[fe.]: Displays the mean value of the cur-
rent block.
[s]: Standard deviation of the measure-
ments made
[COV]: Coefficient of variation
. or v Use the arrow key . or v to select the
block reading that is to be overwritten is
located.
identifies the closed block.
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MENU Use MENU to retrieve the display of the
single readings.
[Blck:]: Number of the selected block
[n=]: Consecutive number of the displayed
single reading
Use the arrow key . or v to select the sin-
gle reading that is to be overwritten.
[Remeas.: DEL]: Use DEL to delete the
displayed single reading
[Back: MENU]: Use MENU to exit the dis-
play of the single readings.
DEL Use DEL to delete the reading.
[remeasure]: Prompt to make a new
measurement
[Cancel: DEL]: Use DEL to cancel the
procedure (the reading stored previously
will be retained)
Make a measurement. The measured val-
ue will be displayed.
[Blck:]: Number of the selected block
[n=]: Consecutive number of the newly
measured single reading
Select and overwrite additional readings
or:
[Back: MENU]: Press MENU to return to
the display of the evaluation of the current
block.
MENU Pressing MENU stores the newly mea-
sured reading and returns you to the eval-
uation display of the current block.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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7.6 Measurements in the Free-Running Display Mode
When making measurements in the free-running display mode, the ferrite con-
tent distribution across the surface can be determined simply by moving the
probe along the surface. With the free-running display mode,
the readings are displayed continuously, and
the readings are not accepted and stored automatically,
the date are output continuously via the USB port only if [Free-running
transmit on] has been selected from the Service functions.
As long as the free-running mode is on, measurement acquisition can be
triggered using ENTER.
ENTER
Use ENTER to end the block result display.
The last block will be closed automatically
and a new block will open. If additional
measurements are to be made in the last
not yet closed block, do not press ENTER;
instead, select the still open block and
press the arrow ..
measurements.
Measurements that are outside the measurement range, e.g., when the
probe is lifted off the surface, are also output to the USB port.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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7.6.1 Turning the Free-Running Display Mode On/Off
To enable the free-running display mode: Press the v arrow key.
The free-running display mode remains enabled until it is disabled; i.e., it
does not need to be enabled every time the instrument is powered up.
To disable the free-running display mode: Press the arrow key v again.
As long as the free-running display mode is enabled,
will appear on the display,
the acquisition of a reading can be triggered using ENTER or by transmit-
ting one of the ASCII characters G0, ES, EN or the control charac-
ter ESC? (ESC = ASCII27) via the USB port ( 9.4.2 Control
Commands, beginning on Page 126),
the acquisition of reading can be triggered using . if externally triggered
measurement acquisition is enabled,
it is not possible to retrieve the service functions!
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7.6.2 Procedure For Making Measurements With the Free-Run-
ning Display Mode
The magnetic poles are subject to increased wear when moving the
probe across a surface.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
v Press the arrow key v to enable the free-
running display mode.
will appear on the display.
[Appl.:]: Number of the open Application
[Blck:]: Number of the block
[n= ]: Number of readings in the block
Place the probe on the specimen and
move it across the surface of the specimen
to determine the ferrite content distribution.
v Use v to disable the free-running display
mode.
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7.6.3 Analog Display
When making measurements in the free-running display mode, the analog dis-
play facilitates a quick recognition of tendencies in ferrite content changes. If an-
alog display is enabled and measurements are made in the free-running display
mode, the analog display with the set limits will appear in place of the informa-
tion lines. The reading will appear between the limits as an analog bar. (Enabling
the analog display: Page 157).
As long as the tolerance limits have not been enabled, the measurement range
limits of the connected probe will be displayed as the limits for the analog dis-
play. Once the tolerance limits have been enabled, the set tolerance limits will be
displayed as the limits for the analog display. 5.6.1 Tolerance Limits, begin-
ning on Page 46
If a reading violates the upper or lower specification limit when making measure-
ments in the free-running display mode and the measurement acquisition signal
is enabled, the respective signal for indicating the violation of the tolerance limit
will sound ( 7.3.4 Audible Signals After the Measurement Acquisition, be-
ginning on Page 85 or 7.3.5 Measurements With Tolerance Limits Enabled,
If the measurement acquisition signal is disabled during measurements in the
free-running display mode, the audible signal for indicating a violation of the
tolerance limits is automatically disabled as well ( 10.7.1 Audible Signal, be-
The audible signals for indicating tolerance limit violations are disabled
automatically when making measurements in the free-running display
mode.
A violation of a tolerance limit will be indicated only through and
or displayed on the CD display.
With the free-running mode enabled, the tolerance limits cannot be set
through a measurement but only via the arrow keys.
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Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
v Press the arrow key v to enable the free-
running display mode.
[3.00 8.00]: Limits for the analog display
(example).
Place the probe on the specimen and
move it across the surface of the specimen
to determine the lateral ferrite content dis-
tribution.
[3.00 8.00]: Limits for the analog display
(example).
[ <= =>]: The lower or upper limit of the
analog display is violated
v Use v to disable the free-running display
mode.
The last reading taken before the free-run-
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7.7 Measurements in Standard and Matrix Measuring
Mode
The preparations required for making the actual measurement are independent of
the selected measuring mode and are described in the Chapters
7.1 Preparing for a Measurement, beginning on Page 78 and
7.3 Making a Measurement, beginning on Page 80.
Measuring modes can be changed from the service functions only
( 10.6.3 Matrix Mode, beginning on Page 158).
7.7.1 The Standard Measuring Mode
In the Standard measuring mode, measurements are made on the same specimen
(e.g., on a bolt) in succession and are combined to a block and evaluated using
BLOCK-RES. The resulting block mean value represents the local ferrite con-
tent of the reference area.
In the standard measuring mode, readings can be stored only in the respective lat-
est not yet closed block of an Application.
The individual applications may contain different numbers of blocks and differ-
ent numbers of readings may be stored in a block. However, if automatic block
creation is enabled in an Application, only blocks of the set block size can be cre-
ated ( 5.6.3 Automatic Block Size and Block Creation, beginning on Page 49
and 7.3.6 Measurements With a Fixed Block Size, beginning on Page 86).
The instrument is re-initialized automatically when changing from the
standard to the matrix measuring mode. During a re-initialization, all
Applications and all measurement data stored in them are deleted and
all settings of the service functions are reset to their default settings.
After the re-initialization, i.e., also after changing the measuring mode,
the required Applications will need to be set up anew and the desired
settings need to be established again in the service functions!
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Fig. 7-7 Example for the configuration of the Application in the Standard measuring mode
7.7.2 Making Measurements in the Standard Measuring Mode
When making measurements in the Standard measuring mode, the readings can
be stored only in the respective latest not closed block.
It is not possible to select freely the block where the next reading is to be
stored.
Reference area
APPL 1
(for sheet metal)
APPL 2
(for pipe)
APPL 3
(for profile)
Norm 1/ Cal 1 Norm 2/ Cal 2 Norm 3/ Cal 3
Block 1
Readings sheet 1
Block 2
Readings sheet 2
Block 3
Readings sheet 3
Block 4
Readings sheet 4
Block 1
Readings pipe 1
Block 1
Readings profile 1
Block 2
Readings pipe 2
Block 3
Readings pipe 3
Block 4
Readings pipe 4
Block 5
Readings pipe 5
Block 2
Readings profile 2
Block 3
Readings profile 3
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7.7.3 The Matrix Measuring Mode
When changing to the matrix measuring mode, the number of Applications and
the number of blocks must be entered. The same number of blocks is set up for
each Application. Each block can receive the same maximum number of read-
ings.
After entering the number of Applications and blocks, the instrument will auto-
matically compute and display the maximum number of readings. For example,
if Matrix mode on (3/20/318)| appears when the instrument configuration is
displayed, a maximum of 3 Applications each with 20 blocks each with a maxi-
mum number 318 readings can be set up.
Fig. 7-8 Example for the configuration of the Application in the Matrix measuring mode
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The matrix measuring mode is suited for ferrite content measurements when the
measurements are to be made on different specimens of the same type in succes-
sion, always at certain reference areas, and the measurements of corresponding
areas are to be combined into blocks. The matrix measuring mode is used, for ex-
ample, in the chemical industry or in the boiler and steel construction industries.
Automatic block creation is not available in the matrix measuring mode. Corre-
spondingly, it is not possible to set a block size for automatic block creation dur-
ing the application-specific settings using MENU ( 5.6 Application Specific
Settings, beginning on Page 44).
7.7.4 Making Measurements in the Matrix Measuring Mode
In the matrix measuring mode, it is possible to change the blocks, i.e., to select
the block where the next reading is to be stored manually or automatically
( 10.6.3 Matrix Mode, beginning on Page 158).
All three Applications contain 20 blocks each. With 3 Applications each
with 20 blocks, a maximum of n=318 readings can be stored per block.
When selecting a reference area where measurements in an Application
are to be made, it should be observed that the same normalization and
corrective calibration is underlying the determination of the ferrite con-
tent. Thus, only such reference areas should be selected for which no
other normalization or corrective calibration is required.
The number of applications and blocks cannot be changed later on with-
out a re-initialization.
On the display, the Matrix measuring mode is indicated by .
appears on the display when the Matrix measuring mode is enabled.
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Automatic Block changing
Automatic Block changing must be selected for the next reading to be stored in
the next block automatically. Free block selection is not available with automatic
block changing!
After the audible signal for the measurement acquisition, a long audible signal
will sound to indicate block changing ( 7.3.4 Audible Signals After the Mea-
surement Acquisition, beginning on Page 85).
Manual Block changing
Block changing must be done manually in order to allow for a free selection of
the block where the next reading is to be stored. The desired block must be se-
lected before making the measurement.
If manual block changing is selected, it is possible to store one reading in block
7 and the next in block 3, for example.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
BLOCK-RES Use BLOCK-RES to start the block selec-
tion.
[Block:]: Number or name of the current
block
[n=]: Number of readings stored in the cur-
rent block.
DATE and TIME display
[fe.]: Displays the mean value of the cur-
rent block.
[s]: Standard deviation of the measure-
ments made
[COV]: Coefficient of variation
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A block will be closed automatically when during the measurement in the matrix
measuring mode the maximum number of readings that can be stored in a block
is reached. appears on the display.
In addition, a long acoustical signal indicating the block closures sounds after the
audible signal for the measurement acquisition.
If the measurement acquisition signal has been disabled, only the signal indicat-
ing the block closure will sound.
Details about the audible signals: Page 85.
. or v
Use the arrow keys to select the desired
block and ENTER to confirm the block se-
lection.
The display shown to the left appears if a
new block (without readings) is selected.
Make the measurement in the selected
block on the next specimen.
If additional measurements are made in the matrix measuring mode
while appears on the display, these measurements will not be
stored, printed or taken into account during the evaluation. After the
measurement, the display will briefly show the error message: E024 -
Block is full.
To store additional readings, select the block where the readings are to
be stored (i.e., change the blocks manually) or delete the readings.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
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7.7.5 Assigning Block Designations
When making measurements in the Matrix mode, a customer-specific designa-
tion that can be comprised of a max. of 16 ASCII characters can be assigned to
every Application and every block ( 5.5 Assigning Application Designa-
tions, beginning on Page 44).
Assigning the block designation can be carried out in the following manner:
Use of the optional software MPNAME (the software is available from your
authorized supplier or directly from the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for
Electronics and Metrology.)
Transmitting the command SBN via the USB port ( 9.4.2 Control
Commands, beginning on Page 126)
Once Application or block designations have been assigned, the designations ap-
pear in the information lines of the display, where applicable, alternating with the
respective numbers. On printouts, the Application or block designation will ap-
pear in place of the Application or block number.
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The following options are available for evaluating the measured ferrite contents:
Evaluation of the current block (Block result)
Evaluation of the open Application (Final result)
An evaluation cannot be carried out in an Application, where no measurements
have not yet been stored or where the measurements have been deleted! In this
case, the display will not change after pressing BLOCK-RES or FINAL-RES.
The following parameters will be determined during the evaluation from the
readings of the current block, or the open Application, respectively, and can be
displayed in succession:
Block or Application number
Number of evaluated readings
Date and time of the block closure of the evaluated block or the current date
(if the evaluated block is not yet closed).
Mean value
Standard deviation or estimated standard deviation (the estimated standard
deviation is shown in the final evaluation only when measurements are made
with a fixed block size)
Standard deviation sa (is shown in the final evaluation only if the spread of
the mean values cannot be explained from the spread within the blocks
according to a variance analysis).
Coefficient of variation V
Lowest and highest reading or lowest and highest block mean value (if auto-
matic block creation is enabled)
Range R
Number of measurements that are violating the lower or upper specification
limits (only if tolerance limits are enabled).
In addition, the following will be printed when outputting the block or final re-
sults to a printer:
Current date
95% confidence interval for the mean value
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Coefficient of variation V
Standard deviation sa (only for the final result if automatic block creation is
enabled)
Specification limit values LSL and USL
Process capability indices Cp and Cpk as well as the estimated value s^ for
the standard deviation (only if tolerance limits and automatic block creation
are enabled)
Histogram with information whether a normal distribution is present, skew-
ness and kurtosis as well as sum frequencies of the histogram classes (only
for the final result if the corresponding histogram mode is set from the ser-
vice functions).
8.1 Evaluation of the Current Block Block Result
After pressing BLOCK-RES, the most important characteristic statistical values
are computed from the individual values taken until then in the current block and
then displayed.
However, the block will not be closed until the evaluation ends through taking a
new measurement or through pressing ENTER, or the instrument is switched off
while the block result is displayed.
If there are no readings in the current block, pressing BLOCK-RES will display
the block result of the last closed block.
When making measurements with a fixed block size and the last block has not
been concluded, the next reading will be added to this block (even if ENTER is
used to end the evaluation). In this case, the block will be concluded only after
If outlier rejection is enabled, recognized outlier measurements are not
included in the evaluation.
More detailed information about the individual computed parame-
ters. Glossary.
If appears on the display during the evaluation, the evaluated
block has already been closed.
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the number of readings in this block corresponds to the set block size
( 7.3.6 Measurements With a Fixed Block Size, beginning on Page 86).
Evaluation of the current block (display Block result):
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
BLOCK-RES Use BLOCK-RES to start the evaluation of
the open block.
[Page: BLOCK-RES]: Pressing BLOCK-
RES again: Displays additional computed
quantities.
[Info: CAL]: Press CAL to display an ex-
planation of the computed parameter:
appears on the display when the toler-
ance limits are enabled.
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Notes:
[Change block: v] or [Change block:
.v]: Use . or v to display the block re-
sult of the next or previous block.
[Single meas: MENU]:
Use MENU to display the single readings
of the evaluated block (then use . or v to
display the readings in succession, use
MENU to return to the block result).
[Delete block: DEL]:
Use DEL to delete the readings of the last
not yet closed block (appears only during
the evaluation of not closed blocks).
[Exit: ENTER]: Ends the block result dis-
play. The current block will be closed.
appears on the display once the block
is closed.
ENTER Use ENTER to end the block result display.
measurements.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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8.1.1 Documenting the Block Result With a Printer

Corresponding to the settings in Service menu/Print/Block result (
10.5.4 Block Result, beginning on Page 151), pressing BLOCK-RES allows
for the block result of the current block to be printed with date and time stamp
automatically or on request if a printer is connected and powered up.
If there are no readings in the current block, pressing BLOCK-RES will not re-
sult in a printout of the block result, instead the block result of the last closed
block will be displayed.
When making measurements with a fixed block size, a printout of the respective
block result occurs automatically upon the closing of a block if a printer is con-
nected and powered up.
Corresponding to the settings of the block result mode made in Service functions/
Evaluation ( 10.8 Storage Mode, beginning on Page 171), either the short
( Fig. 8-1) or the long ( Fig. 8-2) version will be printed.
Fig. 8-1 Printout of a short block result (example)
If outlier rejection is enabled, recognized outlier measurements are
not included in the evaluation.
n= 1 fe = 10.4%
n= 2 fe = 10.4%
n= 3 fe = 10.4%
n= 4 fe = 10.3%
n= 5 fe = 10.2%
Block No.: 3 24.07.08 23:10
Mean value fe. = 10.33 +/- 0.13%
Std. dev. s = 0.10% n = 5
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8.1.2 Printout of the List of Single Readings
Pressing the PRINT key during the block result display will also print a list of the
single readings in addition to the long or short block result. Shown below are ex-
amples of printouts of readings with tolerance limits disabled ( Fig. 8-3) and
with tolerance limits enabled ( Fig. 8-4):
Fig. 8-3 Printout of the single readings with tolerance limits disabled (example)
Displayed only when
tolerance limits are
enabled
n LSL USL
10.2% 10.8%
1| | * | | 10.4
2| | * | | 10.4
3| | * | | 10.4
4| | * | | 10.3
5|<<| | | 10.2
Block No.: 3 24.07.08 12:11
Mean value fe. = 10.33 +/- 0.13%
Std. dev. s = 0.10% n = 5
C. O. V. = 0.99%
lowest value = 10.17%
highest value = 10.42%
1 values < LSL ( 10.20% )= 20.00%
0 values > USL ( 10.80% )= 0.00%
n= 1 fe = 10.4%
n= 2 fe = 10.4%
n= 3 fe = 10.4%
n= 4 fe = 10.3%
n= 5 fe = 10.2%
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Fig. 8-4 Printout of the single readings with tolerance limits enabled (example)
If you change during the display of the block result of the current block to the
block result of a previous block (by pressing v), then the block result of this
block can be printed as well using PRINT. The printout will then include a list
of the readings of this block as well.
8.1.3 Computed parameters - Block result
FISCHER FERIT-
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Instrument type:
Appl. No. Application name/Application number (appears only if
a designation has been assigned ( 5.5 Assigning
Application Designations, beginning on Page 44)
-- Block result -- Result type
Block No. Current measurement block number/block name (ap-
pears only if a designation has been assigned
5.5 Assigning Application Designations, begin-
ning on Page 44)
Date Time Date and time of the last measurement of the evalu-
ated block or closed block, respectively
Mean value Fe. Mean value with a confidence interval of 95%
Std. dev. s Standard deviation
n in the list of the readings: Sequential number of the
reading
in the block result: Number of the evaluated readings
COV Coefficient of variation
n LSL USL
10.2% 10.8%
1| | * | | 10.4
2| | * | | 10.4
3| | * | | 10.4
4| | * | | 10.3
5|<<| | | 10.2
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8.2 Evaluation of the Open Application Final Result
The final result combines the results of the evaluation of all readings contained
in the open Application.
Taking a new measurement or pressing the ENTER key during the evaluation of
the open Application ends the final result display.
When making measurements with a fixed block size and the last block has not
been concluded, the next reading will be added to this block (even if ENTER is
used to end the evaluation). In this case, the block will be concluded only after
the number of readings in this block corresponds to the set block size
( 7.3.6 Measurements With a Fixed Block Size, beginning on Page 86).
Lowest value Lowest block mean value (Minimum)
Highest value Highest block mean value (Maximum)
* Reading is within the tolerance limits
<< / >> Reading violates the tolerance limits
!/!! The measurement was recognized as an outlier
With the Matrix measuring mode enabled (indicated by on the
display), the block result will not be printed by pressing BLOCK-
RES. In the Matrix measuring mode, the block result can be printed
only later by using the PRINT command.
When making measurements with a fixed block size, only the mea-
surements of the closed blocks will be included in the evaluation of
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Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
FINAL-RES Use FINAL-RES to start the evaluation of
[Page: FINAL-RES]: Pressing FINAL-
quantities.
[Page: FINAL-RES]: Pressing FINAL-
quantities.
[Info: CAL]: Press CAL to display an ex-
planation of the computed parameter:
appears on the display when the toler-
ance limits are enabled.
appears on the display once the block
is closed.
Once at least 30 measurements have
been taken, a histogram can be displayed
as well by pressing FINAL-RES again.
To do this, select: [On] (
10.3.2 Histogram, beginning on
Page 144) from Service menu/Evaluation/
Histogram.
Otherwise, the notification to the left will
appear on the display.
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8.2.1 Documenting the Final Result with a Printer
Corresponding to the settings in Service menu/Print/Final result (
10.5.5 Final Result, beginning on Page 152), pressing FINAL-RES allows for
the block result of the current block to be printed with date and time stamp au-
tomatically or on request if a printer is connected and powered up.
Only if the tolerance limits are enabled will the number of measurements that are
violating the lower or upper tolerance limits be specified on the printout of the
final result( Fig. 8-5).
FINAL-RES Notes about finishing the final result using
FINAL-RES.
[Delete meas.: DEL]:
Use DEL to delete all readings of the eval-
uated Application.
[Exit: ENTER]:
To end the final results function
without deleting the readings
use ENTER.
ENTER
Use ENTER to finish the final result func-
tion.
if DEL is pressed first, all readings of the
evaluated Application will be deleted.
measurements.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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Fig. 8-5 Printout of a final evaluation (example)
If tolerance limits are enabled and measurements were made with the fixed block
size, additional parameters will be output ( Fig. 8-6).
Fig. 8-6 Printout of a final evaluation with fixed block size and tolerance limits enabled (ex-
ample)
Product ..............................
Name ..............................
Appl.No. 0 -- Final result --
from 27.06.08 11:26 to 27.06.08 11:27
Mean value fe..= 39.84%
Est.StdDev.. ^ = 1.88%
largest Block = 10.33%
smallest block= 8.89%
COV = 19.11%
Displayed only
when tolerance lim-
its are enabled
Displayed only
when measure-
ments are made
Product ..............................
Name ..............................
Appl.No. 0 -- Final result --
from 27.06.08 11:12 to 27.06.08 11:23
cp = 0.69 cpk = 0.34 s^ = 0.51
Mean value fe..= 39.84%
Est.StdDev.. ^ = 1.88%
largest Block = 10.33%
smallest Block= 8.89%
COV = 19.11%
1 values < LSL ( 10.20% )= 20.00%
0 values > USL ( 10.80% )= 0.00%
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8.2.2 Computed Parameters - Final Result
FISCHER FERIT-
SCOPE FMP30
Instrument type:
Product .....
Name .....
-- Final result -- Result type
from ... to ... Date and time of the last block closure of the first and
the last block or the current date and the current time
(if the last block is not yet closed).
Mean value Fe./
Fe..
Mean value/Mean value of the block mean values
with a 95% confidence interval
Std dev. s Standard deviation
Est.StdDev. Estimated standard deviation (only specified with
fixed block sizes).
n Number of evaluated readings
ni Block size (number of readings per block)
Std. dev. sa Standard deviation sa (is specified only if the spread
of the mean values cannot be explained from the
spread within the blocks according to a variance anal-
ysis).
nBl Number of evaluated blocks
COV Coefficient of variation
Smallest value/
Smallest block
Lowest reading (Minimum)/
lowest block mean value
Highest value/
Highest block
Highest reading (Maximum)/
highest block mean value
cp / cpk Process capability index
s^ Estimated value for the standard deviation
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A histogram ( Fig. 8-7) will be printed after the final result only if the respec-
tive histogram mode has been set up in the service functions
( 10.5.6 Histogram, beginning on Page 153) and there are least 30 readings
stored in the Application ( 10.8 Storage Mode, beginning on Page 171).
To determine whether the evaluated readings have normal distribution, the in-
strument performs a Kolmogorov-Smirnov test (if up to 40 readings are evaluat-
ed) or a _
2
test (if more than 40 readings are evaluated) during the final evalua-
tion. The test result is printed out under the histogram and shows if a normal
distribution of the readings was determined [Normal distribution] ( Fig. 8-7)
or not [No normal distribution] ( Fig. 8-8).
Fig. 8-7 Printout of a histogram with normal distribution (example)
H I S T O G R A M
n
10.1|
7 |*
12 |*
10.2|
10.3|
7 |*
10.4|
2 |*
10.5|
Upper limit Norm. Prop. Chart
10.2 23.33%
10.2 63.33%
10.3 70.00%
10.4 93.33%
10.5 100.00%
Normal distribution
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Skewness and kurtosis are printed out only if the evaluated readings do not have
normal distribution (with a normal distribution, skewness and kurtosis are Zero!):
Fig. 8-8 Printout of a histogram without normal distribution (example)
H I S T O G R A M
n
10.1|
7 |*
10.2|
12 |*
10.2|
2 |*
10.3|
7 |*
10.4|
2 |*
10.5|
Distribution not normal
Skewness= 0.55 Kurtosis= -1.3
NORMAL PROBABILITY CHART
Upper limit Norm. Prop. Chart
10.2 23.33%
10.2 63.33%
10.3 70.00%
10.4 93.33%
10.5 100.00%
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9 Data Transfer Using USB
The USB port for the instrument is on the unit's rear side. Bi-directional data ex-
change occurs via the USB interface.
The following operations are possible when the USB port is connected to a com-
puter (PC):
Transfer of the readings and the characteristic statistical data from the instru-
ment to the PC.
Remote control of the instrument by sending commands from the PC to the
instrument.
Requesting measurement data and other data (e.g., the name of the current
Application) by sending commands from the PC to the instrument.
Transfer of data (e.g., designations for Applications) from the PC to the
instrument by sending commands from the PC to the instrument.
Both commercial or one's own data processing programs can be used to process
the data exported by the instrument. Information regarding import and processing
of the data using such programs may be obtained from the respective manuals for
these programs.
Use the USB to
Transfer measurement data and additional information in the ASCII format,
e.g., using PC-DATEX (additional information about the PC-DATEX pro-
gram is available from Helmut Fischer GmbH or your authorized system
supplier.) directly into an EXCEL spreadsheet, and
.Transmit commands and data, e.g., via Windows
Hyper Terminal (only up

to version Windows XP
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Basic computer knowledge regarding configuration, operation and pro-
graming as well as knowledge of the software in use, which may be
obtained form respective instruction manuals, is required when using the
instrument in conjunction with a computer.
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9.1 USB Connection to a PC
Connect the USB port of the instrument with the USB port of the PC.
Use the USB cable supplied with the instrument.
Fig. 9-1 Side view of the instrument with the USB port
9.2 Installing the USB Drivers
If there is no USB driver installed for the USB connection on your PC, proceed
as follows:
1. Connect the instrument to the USB port of your PC. The Found New
Hardware Wizard opens.
2. Follow the instructions of the Windows wizard. If the driver is not found
automatically, select or enter the source to search for the USB driver (e.g.,
CD-ROM drive. removable media (CD, diskettes, ...) or local path).
The successful installation of the USB driver can be verified in the Windows De-
vice Manager.
Open the Device Driver: Start/Control Panel/System, Hardware tab, Device
Manager button.
You will find an additional COM port under Ports (COM & LPT), e.g.,
USB Driver for FMP (COM3) if the instrument is connected to your PC via
the USB interface.
If the USB driver was downloaded from a Website of Helmut Fis-
cher GmbH: Before installing the driver, extract the downloaded driver
file into a folder on your PC (e.g., C:\Programme\USB-Treiber\FMP-
USB).
Windows XP
:
Ignore the message for the Windows Logo Test (Window Hardware
Installation). Click the Continue Installation button and continue the
installation.
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9.3 Transfer of the Measurement Data to the Computer
1. Establish the USB connection: Page 123.
2. Select the data for online export: 10.6 Instrument Mode, beginning
on Page 155.
3. Data transfer from the instrument to the PC
.. during the measurement (online operation): 9.3.1,
.. after the measurement (offline operation) Page 125.
4. Control the instrument from the PC: Page 126.
9.3.1 Online Operation
For transferring measurement data during online operation, the instrument is con-
nected to the computer during the measurement and the data are output immedi-
ately (online) via the USB port.
If the setting in the service function is USB/Output/Individual Values, the sin-
gle readings are output immediately following the measurement acquisition via
the USB port.
If, on the other hand, the setting is USB/Output/Block mean values, the block
mean values are output via the USB port after pressing BLOCK-RES
( 8.1 Evaluation of the Current Block Block Result, beginning on
Page 109); the single readings will be displayed but will not be output.
Setting the type of transferred measurement data: 10.6 Instrument Mode,
beginning on Page 155.
Knowledge regarding operation of the computer and the software in use,
which may be obtained form respective instruction manuals, is required.
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9.3.2 Offline Operation
With offline operation, the data stored in the instrument are output at a later time
(offline) via the USB port. The data output is triggered by pressing PRINT.
If the setting in the service function is USB/Output/Individual Values, the sin-
gle readings are output via the USB port after pressing PRINT.
If, on the other hand, the setting is USB/Output/Block mean values, only the
block mean values are output via the USB port.
Setting the type of transferred measurement data: . 10.6 Instrument Mode,
beginning on Page 155
9.3.3 Transferring Data With a Group Separator
A sequence of single readings can be combined into a block by pressing
BLOCK-RES ( 8.1 Evaluation of the Current Block Block Result, begin-
ning on Page 109). For transferring data, a group separator (ASCII GS) can be
used to identify the end of an individual blocks that have been created by pressing
BLOCK-RES.
The groups separator is placed at the end of each a block and output via the USB
port followed by CR+LF only of the setting in the service function USB/Group
separator is set to [on] (Group separator [on] is the factory default setting)
10.6 Instrument Mode, beginning on Page 155.
9.4 Transmission from the PC to the Instrument
9.4.1 Transfer Formats
All input and output data are transferred as ASCII-Strings followed by a CR
and a LF control character (Carriage Return Line Feed; CR = ASCII13, LF =
ASCII10).
The max length of data received by the instrument is 20 characters.
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9.4.2 Control Commands
The instrument can be remote controlled and can request readings and other data
by sending the control commands from the PC to the instrument. The requested
readings or the data, respectively, are then transmitted by the instrument via the
USB port and received by the PC.
If sending the commands DAM, DAT, GAN, GBN, SAN, SBN,
SGS or SWA results in an error, i.e., the respective function cannot be ex-
ecuted, the instrument will return the ASCII character NAK via the USB port
to the computer.
Response: ACK (ASCII6)
Response in case of an error: NAK (ASCII21)
Command Function
STATE Requests information on the current state of the instrument. 1
is output if the instrument is ready to make measurements. 0
is output if the current Application has not bee set up. -1 is
output for any other state (e.g., if the service functions are
called at the particular time).
G0 or
ES or
EN or
ESC?
Triggers the measurement acquisition
Measurement data are output by the instrument via the USB
port.
XX or
z
Requests the current count rate
Outputs the current count rate
but does not store it in the instrument.
XN or
y
Requests the current normalized countrate.
Outputs the current normalized countrate,
but does not store it in the instrument.
SAM Requests all measurement data
that are stored in the current application.
DAM0
...
DAM99
Deletes all readings that are stored in the Application with the
specified number.
Example: The command DAM2 deletes all measurement data
of the second Application.
PT1 Sets the measurement data output mode
Single readings without groups separator,
i.e., during measurement data output, the single readings are
transferred without a group separator.
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PT2 Sets the measurement date output mode Single readings with
group separator, i.e., during the measurement data output, the
single readings are transferred and a group separator (ASCII
GS) is transmitted between each of the measurement blocks.
PT3 Sets the measurement data output mode
only block mean values, i.e., during the measurement data
output, only the block mean values are transferred.
ESC0 Operates the DEL key
ESC1 Operates the FINAL-RES key
ESC2 Operates the BLOCK-RES key
ESC3 Operates the ON/OFF key (switch-off only)
ESC4 Operates the ZERO key
ESC5 Operates the CAL key
ESC6
Operates the . key
ESC7
Operates the v key
ESC8 Operates the APPL No key
ESC9 Operates the MENU key
ESC: Operates the PRINT key
ESC; Operates the ENTER key
AN Requests the maximum possible number of Applications that
can be set up in the instrument.
GAA Requests the number of the current Application.
SWA0
...
SWA99
Selects the Application with the number 0 (... 99) in the instru-
ment.
Example: The result of the command SWA2 is that the Appli-
cation with the number 2 is selected in the instrument.
IEX0
...
IEX99
Checks if the Application with the number 0 (... 99) is set up in
the instrument. The instrument outputs 1 if the Application is
set yo and 0 if it is not set up.
Command Function
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GAN0
...
GAN99
Requests the designation of the Application with the number 0
(...99). An empty string is output if no designation has been as-
signed. Assign a designation using the software MPNAME or
the command SAN.
Example: After receiving the command GAN2, the instrument
outputs the name of the second Application.
SAN0
...
SAN99
Assigns a designation for the Application with the number 0
(...99). After receiving the command SAN, the instrument
sends the ASCII character ACK. The transfer of the designa-
tion that the Application is to receive must occur directly there-
after. The designation must finish with CR+LF as well and may
contain a maximum of 16 ASCII characters.
After receiving the designation, the instrument sends the ASCII
character ACK.
Example: The command SAN2, followed by the desired des-
ignation assigns a new designation to the second Application.
GBN0
...
GBN999
Requests the designation of the measurement block with the
number 1 (...1000). An empty string is output if no designation
has been assigned. Assign a designation using the software
MPNAME or the command SAN.
Example: After receiving the command GBN2, the instrument
outputs the designation of the third block of the current Applica-
tion.
SBN0
...
SBN999
Assigns a designation for the Application with the number 1
(...1000). After receiving the command SBN, the instrument
sends the ASCII character ACK. The transfer of the designa-
tion that the block is to receive must occur directly thereafter.
The designation must finish with CR+LF as well and may con-
tain a maximum of 16 ASCII characters. After receiving the
designation, the instrument sends the ASCII character ACK.
Example: The command SBN2 assigns a designation to the
third block of the current Application. Blocks can receive desig-
nations only when the Matrix measuring mode is enabled. You
can use the command GMX to query if a the Matrix measur-
ing mode is enabled. Enabling the Matrix measuring mode:
10.6.3 Matrix Mode, beginning on Page 158.
DAT0
...
DAT999
Requests the date and time of the block closure of the block
with the number 1 (...1000).
Example: The command DAT2 outputs the date and time of
the block closure of the third block of the current Application.
Command Function
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GNB Requests the number of measurement blocks that are stored in
the current application.
GG Requests the block size of the current Application, i.e., the
number of readings that are to be combined during automatic
block creation. 0 is output of automatic block creation is dis-
abled.
Enables automatic block creation and sets the block size of the
current Application: 5.6.3 Automatic Block Size and Block
Creation, beginning on Page 49.
GMX Requests the measuring mode. The instrument outputs 1 if
the Matrix mode is enabled. A 0 output indicates that the stan-
dard measuring mode is enabled.
Enabling the Matrix measuring mode: 10.6.3 Matrix Mode,
beginning on Page 158.
GGS Requests the group separator mode.
The instrument outputs 1 if group separator is enabled (i.e., a
group separator is transmitted between each measurement
block during the output via the USB port). 0 is output if the
group separator is disabled.
Setting the group separator mode: Command SGS1 or
9.3.3 Transferring Data With a Group Separator, beginning
on Page 125.
SGS0 Disables the group separator in the instrument. If the group
separator is disabled, no group separator will be transmitted
between the individual measurement blocks during the output
via the USB port.
SGS1 Enables the group separator in the instrument. If the group sep-
arator is disabled, a group separator will be transmitted be-
tween the individual measurement blocks during the output via
the USB port.
PE Requests the ASCII character that
the instrument uses as the group separator.
The instrument outputs GS via the USB port.
SER Requests the serial number of the instrument.
VV Requests the version designation of the
instrument internal software (e.g., RBA12)
Command Function
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9.5 Connecting a Printer
Connect the USB port of the instrument with the USB port of the Printer.
Use the USB cable supplied with the instrument.
Fig. 9-2 Side view of the instrument with the USB port
You can obtain an overview of printers that are suitable for connection to the
instrument from the Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and
Metrology or from your authorized supplier.
Information regarding the instrument settings for printing:
10.5 Printing, beginning on Page 148.
9.5.1 Print Output
Printing is possible from the following situations:
Documenting the set up Applications ( Page 42),
Documenting the normalization ( Page 62), corrective calibration
( Page 68), calibration on coating ( Page 69) and master calibration
( Page 76),
Output of the block result after the closing the block ( Page 86),
Output of the single readings after measurement acquisition ( Page 90),
Evaluation of the blocks using BLOCK RES ( Page 112),
Final evaluation of the measurement data using FINAL RES ( Page 117),
Output of the instrument configuration ( Page 172).
For information about operation, maintenance and care of the printer,
consult the instruction manual of the printer.
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Menu
The instrument settings described below are configured from the Service func-
tion menu.
How to access the Service function menu:
How to exit the Service functions menu:
The default settings of the service function parameters (i.e., the as shipped factory
settings) are underlined below(e.g.,: [Histogram off]. A re-initialization will reset
the settings in the service functions to the default settings ( Page 141). How-
ever, time, date and language are not reset by the re-initialization!
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ON/OFF
5 x ENTER
Use ON/OFF to turn the instrument on
After pressing ENTER 5 times, the identifi-
cation number 157 appears on the display.
2 x .
Enter the identification number 159 by
pressing the arrow key . 2 times.
Use ENTER to confirm the setting.
ENTER The Service settings menu will be dis-
played.
Press the arrow keys . or v to select the
desired service function.
Key sequ. /
Action
Explanation
DEL Press the DEL key to exit the Service func-
tions menu.
ments.
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10.1 Service Menu Overview
The descriptions below assume that the service functions have
been retrieved and not yet exited.
Service menu Functions
start on
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System Language
Time
Datum
Date format
Contrast
Light
Auto switch off
Initialization
133
134
135
136
137
138
140
141
Evaluation Block result
Histogram
143
144
USB Output to port
Group separator
Send in free
145
146
147
Print Printer
left margin
Print sgl. meas.
Block result
Final result
Histogram
Auto formfeed
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
Device Mode Restricted mode
Analog display
Matrix mode
Linking
155
157
158
161
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10.2 System
10.2.1 Language
Measurement Audible signal
Meas. signal
Extern start
Measuring Mode - Standard/
Area Measurement/Auto Measurement
Unit
Measured variable
162
163
164
166
168
169
Storage mode store/do not store/delete at off 171
Master calibration Performing a master calibration 171
About ... Information about the instrument configura-
tion
172
Do not select a language for which you do not understand the charac-
ters, e.g., Cyrillic! You might have difficulty returning to a language that is
familiar to you!
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
Select System from the service menu.
ENTER Select the Language by pressing the ar-
row key . or v and confirm the selection
with ENTER.
Service menu Functions
start on
Page
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10.2.2 Time
ENTER Select the desired language by pressing
the arrow keys . or v and confirm the se-
lection with ENTER.
Key sequ. /
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Explanation
ENTER Select the Time by pressing the arrow key
. or v and confirm the selection with EN-
TER.
ENTER Set the current time (hours) by pressing
the arrow keys . or v and confirm the set-
ting with ENTER.
Set the current time (minutes) by pressing
ting with ENTER.
You will be returned to the System menu.
Use DEL at any time to cancel the setting
procedure.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
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10.2.3 Date
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER Select the Date by pressing the arrow keys
TER.
ENTER Set the current date (day) by pressing the
arrow keys . or v and confirm the setting
with ENTER.
The order for displaying day, month and
year depends on the selected date for-
mat ( 10.2.4).
Set the current date (month) by pressing
ting with ENTER.
Set the current date (year) by pressing the
arrow keys . or v and confirm the setting
with ENTER.
procedure.
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10.2.4 Date format
Key sequ. /
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Explanation
ENTER Select the Date format by pressing the ar-
with ENTER.
ENTER Select the desired format by pressing the
arrow keys . or v and confirm the selec-
tion with ENTER.
[european]: Date format dd.mm.yy
[USA]: Date format mm.dd.yy
procedure.
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10.2.5 Contrast
Use the contrast setting to adjust the display brightness continuously. The con-
trast value can be between 0 (brightest display) and 99 (darkest display). The de-
fault contrast setting is 60.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER Select the Contrast by pressing the arrow
key . or v and confirm the selection with
ENTER.
ENTER
. or v
Use ENTER to confirm the Contrast se-
lection, or
keys . or v, then confirm the entry with
ENTER.
procedure.
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10.2.6 Lighting
The following options are available for the light setting
off after n sec: The light turns off after n seconds.
always off: The light is always off.
always on: The light is always turned on.
on w. power unit: The light is on only with the power unit connected.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER
Select Light by pressing the arrow keys .
or v and confirm the selection with EN-
TER.
ENTER Select the desired setting by pressing the
arrow keys . or v .
Use ENTER to confirm the desired setting.
procedure.
. or v
Enter
off after n sec
Use ENTER to confirm the value, or:
keys . or v.
Pressing ENTER returns you to the menu
in order to enter additional settings.
. or v
Enter
always off
After confirming the selection always off
with ENTER you are immediately returned
to the menu in order to enter additional set-
tings.
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. or v
Enter
always on
After confirming the selection always on
with ENTER, you are immediately returned
to the menu in order to enter additional set-
tings.
. or v
Enter
on w. power unit
After confirming the selection on w. power
unit with ENTER, you are immediately re-
turned to the menu in order to enter addi-
tional settings.
Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
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Key sequ. /
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Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER Select Auto. switch off by pressing the ar-
row keys . or v and confirm the selection
with ENTER.
ENTER Select the desired mode by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
[off]: The instrument does not switch off
automatically. The switch-off mode is dis-
abled.
[on]: The instrument shuts down automati-
cally if for about 5 minutes no measure-
ments are made or no key is pressed. The
switch-off mode is enabled.
procedure.
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10.2.8 Re-Initialization of the Instrument
The restoration of the default settings of the instrument is called re-initialization.
With a re-initialization of the instrument,
all Applications are deleted, i.e., the stored measurement data as well as the
normalizations and the corrective calibrations of all Applications (thus, after
a re-initialization, all Applications must be set up anew!),
all readings are deleted,
all settings in the service functions are reset to the default settings (i.e., to the
factory settings) (with the exception of time, date and language); thus, if nec-
essary the settings will have to be made again,
all settings in the service functions are reset to the default settings (i.e., to the
factory settings) (exception: language); thus, if necessary the settings will
have to be made again,
the coefficients of the master characteristic that is stored in the EEPROM of
the probe plug are not changed because the re-initialization concerns only
the memory of the instrument.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
ENTER Select the Initialization by pressing the ar-
with ENTER.
ENTER [Yes: DEL]: Press DEL to carry out the re-
initialization.
[No: ENTER]: Press ENTER to not carry
out the re-initialization.
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Press DEL only if the re-initialization is indeed desired!
DEL [Continue: ENTER]: Press ENTER will re-
turn you to the System menu.
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10.3 Evaluation
10.3.1 Block Result
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
Select Evaluation from the service menu.
ENTER Select Block Result by pressing the arrow
keys . or v and confirm the selection with
ENTER.
[short]: Output of the short block result in
the printout.
[long]: Output of the long block result in
the printout.
procedure.
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10.3.2 Histogram
A histogram can be presented as well when the final result is
displayed.( 8.2 Evaluation of the Open Application Final Result, beginning
on Page 115.) At least 30 readings are required for this. To display the histogram,
proceed as follows:
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
Select Evaluation from the service menu.
ENTER Select Histogram by pressing the arrow
keys or and confirm the selection with
ENTER.
[off]: No histogram output when displaying
the final result.
[on]: Histogram output when displaying the
final result.
procedure.
For print settings of the histogram display proceed as described
under 10.5.6 Histogram, beginning on Page 153.
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10.4 USB
10.4.1 Output
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
Select USB from the service menu.
ENTER Select the desired output mode by press-
ing the arrow keys . or v and confirm the
selection with ENTER.
[Single meas.]: Single reading output via
the USB port.
[Block mean value]: Block mean value
output via the USB port.
procedure.
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10.4.2 Group Separator
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER
Select the desired groups separator mode
by pressing the arrow keys . or v and
confirm the selection with ENTER.
[off]: No group separator will be transmit-
ted between the individual blocks during
the output via the USB port.
[on]: A group separator (ASCII29) will be
transmitted between the individual blocks
during the output via the USB port.
procedure.
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10.4.3 Send Free-Running Mode
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER
Select the desired free-running mode by
pressing the arrow keys . or v and con-
firm the selection with ENTER.
[off]: Measurement data that have been
taken using the free-running display
mode will not be transmitted via the USB
port.
[on]: Measurement data that have been
taken using the free-running display
mode will be transmitted via the USB port.
procedure.
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10.5 Printing
10.5.1 Printer Selection
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
Select Print from the service menu.
ENTER Select the Printer by pressing the arrow
ENTER.
ENTER Select the desired printer by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
procedure.
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10.5.2 Left Margin Setting
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER Select Left Margin by pressing the arrow
key or and confirm the selection with
ENTER.
ENTER Enter the value for the left margin width us-
entry with ENTER.
procedure.
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10.5.3 Print Individual Single Readings
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER Select Print sgl. meas. by pressing the ar-
row keys . or v and conform the selection
with ENTER.
ENTER Select the desired single reading mode by
[off]: The single readings will be printed
only when the evaluation of the current
block is performed.
[on]: The single readings will be printed di-
rectly after the measurement acquisition.
procedure.
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10.5.4 Block Result
Corresponding to the setting, press BLOCK-RES ( 8.1.1 Documenting the
Block Result With a Printer, beginning on Page 112) to print the block result.
The following setting options exist:
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER Select Block Result by pressing the arrow
ENTER.
ENTER Select the desired mode for printing the
block result by pressing the arrow keys .
TER.
procedure.
[off]: The block result is not printed.
[on]: The block result will be printed auto-
matically after pressing BLOCK-RES.
[always ask]: Upon request, the block re-
sult will not be printed.
[Yes: DEL]: Press DEL to print the block
result.
[No: ENTER]: Press ENTER to not print
the block result.
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10.5.5 Final Result
Corresponding to the setting, press FINAL-RES ( 8.2.1 Documenting the Fi-
nal Result with a Printer, beginning on Page 117) to print the FINAL result. The
following setting options exist:
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
ENTER Select Final Result by pressing the arrow
key or and confirm the selection with
ENTER.
ENTER Select the desired mode for printing the fi-
nal result by pressing the arrow keys . or
v and confirm the selection with ENTER.
procedure.
[off]: The final result is not printed.
[on]: The final result will be printed auto-
matically after FINAL-RES.
[always ask]: Upon request, the final re-
sult will not be printed.
[Yes: DEL]: Press DEL to print the final re-
sult.
[No: ENTER]: Press ENTER to not print
the final result.
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10.5.6 Histogram
A histogram can be added to the printout of the final result if at least 30 readings
are stored in the Application ( 8.2.3 Histogram, beginning on Page 120).
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER Select Histogram by pressing the arrow
keys or and confirm the selection with
ENTER.
Select the desired histogram mode by
[off]: Histogram printout is not enabled
[on]: A histogram presentation is printed
following the printout of the final result.
procedure.
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10.5.7 Auto Formfeed
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
ENTER Select Auto Formfeed by pressing the ar-
with ENTER.
Select the desired Auto Formfeed mode by
[off]: Auto Formfeed is not enabled
[on]: The printer performs an automatic
form feed.
Turn Auto Formfeed on when there are
problems ejecting pages.
Also observe the hints in your printer man-
ual!
procedure.
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10.6 Instrument Mode
10.6.1 Restricted Operating Mode
When the restricted operating mode is enabled, only the keys necessary for mea-
surement and evaluation are active. This avoids erroneous measurements due to
unintentional adjustments of instrument parameters.
The following keys are active in the restricted operating mode:
ZERO
CAL
MENU
No actions are triggered and the display will not change when pressing these keys
while in restricted operating mode.
Furthermore, setting up, overwriting and deleting of Applications is not possible
while in the restricted operating mode!
The restricted operating mode will remain enabled even after the instrument is
switched off and on.
As long as the restricted operating mode is enabled, the display will
show .
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
Select Instrument Mode by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
ENTER Select Restr. Mode by pressing the arrow
ENTER.
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Select the desired operating mode by
[off]: The restricted operating mode is dis-
abled, i.e., all functions are enabled ac-
cording to their settings.
[on]: The restricted operating mode is en-
abled.
procedure.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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10.6.2 Analog Display
When making measurements in the free-running display mode, the analog dis-
play facilitates a quick recognition of tendencies in the ferrite content changes. If
analog display is enabled and measurements are made in the free-running dis-
play mode, the analog display with the set limits will appear in place of the infor-
mation lines. The reading will appear between the limits as an analog bar.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
tion with ENTER.
ENTER Select Analog Mode by pressing the ar-
with ENTER.
ENTER
Select the desired display mode by press-
[off]: Analog display disabled
[on]: Analog display enabled, i.e., when
making measurements in the free-run-
ning display mode, an analog bar will ap-
pear in the information lines to indicated
the measured value ( 7.6.3 Analog Dis-
play, beginning on Page 99).
procedure.
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10.6.3 Matrix Mode
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
tion with ENTER.
ENTER Select the Matrix Mode by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
ENTER This settings option appears only when
dual method both is set for all Applica-
tions set up with dual probes
( Page 171).
Select the desired mode by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
[off]: matrix mode is disabled, i.e., the
standard measuring mode is enabled
[on]: Matrix measuring mode is enabled
[10/20/150]: Example for 10 Applications
each with 20 blocks of 150 measurements
each.
procedure.
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Enter When changing to a different measuring
mode, the instrument will b re-initialized
( 10.2.8 Re-Initialization of the Instru-
ment, beginning on Page 141).
[Yes: DEL]: Press DEL to carry out the re-
initialization.
[No: ENTER]: Press ENTER to not carry
out the re-initialization.
Press DEL only if the re-initialization is indeed desired!
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
DEL After the re-initialization, the number of Ap-
plications and the number of blocks must
entered when changing to the matrix mea-
suring mode.
This automatically specifies the max. num-
ber of measurements that can be stored in
one block.
Enter the values for the number of Applica-
tions and the number of blocks by pressing
the arrow keys . or v and confirm the re-
spective entries with ENTER.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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ENTER Select the desired block change by press-
[Manually]: The block change must be
done manually, i.e., when making mea-
surements in the matrix mode, the block
where the next reading is to be stored can
be selected freely using BLOCK-RES and
. or v.
[Automatic]: The block change occurs au-
tomatic, i.e., when making measurements
in the matrix mode, the next measurement
will be stored in the next block automatical-
ly.
procedure.
appears on the display as long as the Matrix measuring mode is
enabled.
The number of applications and blocks cannot be changed without a
re-initialization.
With a re-initialization of the instrument, the stored measurement
data as well as the normalization and the corrective calibration of all
Applications will be deleted. After a re-initialization, all Applications
must be set up anew!
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10.6.4 Linking Applications
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
tion with ENTER.
ENTER Select Linking by pressing the arrow key
TER.
ENTER This settings option appears only when
dual method is set for all Applications set
up with dual probes ( 5 Applications,
tion with ENTER.
[off]: Applications are not linked to each
other (linking mode disabled)
[on]: All applications that have been set up
using the same probe will be linked with
each other (linking mode enabled)
procedure.
As long as the linking mode f the Application is enabled
To ensure that the Applications linked to each other use the same
normalization and corrective calibration, a normalization or correc-
tive calibration, respectively, must be performed after linking for all
probes for which more than one application has been set up.
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10.7 Measurement
10.7.1 Audible Signal
The audible signal, i.e., the measurement acquisition signal that sounds after ev-
ery measurement can be disabled.
The audible signals that sound after instrument power-up, after a
tolerance limit violation, after recognition of an outlier measurement
or after concluding a block (when making measurements with auto-
matic block creation) cannot be disabled! (Details about the audible
signals: 7.3.4 Audible Signals After the Measurement Acquisi-
tion, beginning on Page 85).
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
Select Measurement by pressing the ar-
with ENTER.
ENTER Select Audible signal by pressing the ar-
with ENTER.
ENTER
tion with ENTER.
[off]: No audible signal sounds when the
probe is placed on the specimen.
[on]: An audible signal sounds when the
probe is placed on the specimen.
procedure.
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10.7.2 Measurement Effect
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
with ENTER.
ENTER Select Meas. signal by pressing the arrow
ENTER.
ENTER
Select the desired measurement effect
by pressing the arrow keys . or v and
[off]: Measurement effect disabled, i.e.,
the reading will not be acquired automati-
cally (automatic measurement acquisition
disabled).
[on]: Measurement effect enabled, i.e., the
reading will be acquired automatically
once the probe is placed on the specimen
(automatic measurement acquisition en-
abled).
procedure.
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10.7.3 External Start
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
with ENTER.
ENTER Select Extern start by pressing the arrow
ENTER.
ENTER
Select Extern Start on or Extern Start
off by pressing the arrow keys . or v and
[off]: External start is not possible (Exter-
nal start disabled)
[on]: External start is possible (enabled),
i.e., external measurement acquisition can
be triggered by pressing the key . (or FI-
NAL-RES during a normalization or cali-
bration).
procedure.
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ENTER
Select the desired delay by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
[0 ms]: no pause after external start
[100 ms]: 100 ms pause after external
start
to
[2500 ms]: 2500 ms pause after external
start
[Page v: CAL]: Press CAL to leaf through
the pages.
procedure.
The combination measurement effect off and external start off is
not permissible because it would not allow for a measurement
acquisition. If this combination is set, the instrument will automati-
cally reset the parameters to measurement effect on and external
start off.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
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10.7.4 Measuring Mode - Standard/Area Measurement/Automatic
Measurement
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
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Explanation
with ENTER.
ENTER Select Measuring Mode by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
ENTER
Select the desired measuring mode by
pressing the arrow keys . or v .
The standard measuring mode will be en-
abled. Confirming with ENTER will return
you to the menu for the measurement.
Use DEL at any time to cancel the proce-
dure.
Area measurement is possible (enabled),
7.3.3 Automatic Measurement Acquisi-
tion, beginning on Page 82.
Confirming with ENTER will return you to
the menu for the Measurement.
procedure.
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Select the mode for Automatic measure-
ment by pressing the arrow keys . or v.
Automatic measurement is possible (en-
abled)
7.3.3 Automatic Measurement Acquisi-
tion, beginning on Page 82.
dure.
ENTER Select the desired number of measure-
ments by pressing the arrow keys . or v
and confirm the selection with ENTER.
procedure.
ENTER Enter the time interval by pressing the ar-
row keys . or v.
the menu for the Measurement.
procedure.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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10.7.5 Unit
You can specify the unit of measurement for making measurements in the newly
set up Application.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
with ENTER.
ENTER
Select Unit by pressing the arrow key . or
v and confirm the selection with ENTER.
ENTER
Select the desired unit by pressing the ar-
row key . or v.
The change of the unit does not occur until
a new Application is set up.
[Fe%]: The ferrite content display in ferrite
percent.
[FN]: The ferrite content display is in ferrite
numbers.
[always ask]: When setting up a new Ap-
plication, you will be asked for the unit of
measurements to be used 5.1 Setting
Up an Application, beginning on Page 37.
the menu for the measurement.
dure.
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10.7.6 Measured Variable
The menu option Measured variable appears only when the current Application
is set up.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
with ENTER.
ENTER Select Measured variable by pressing the
arrow keys . or v and confirm the section
with ENTER.
ENTER Select the measured variable of the open
Application by pressing the arrow keys .
TER.
The settings of the measured variables of
the other Applications will not be affected.
The readings will be displayed on the
screen corresponding to the setting for the
measured variables ( 3.3.3 Measured
Variables, beginning on Page 32).
procedure.
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With every modification of the measured
variable, a prompt for deleting readings al-
ready stored in the open Application will
appear because it is not possible to evalu-
ate different types of measured variables
statistically at the same time. This prevents
erroneous interpretations of the measure-
ment results.
[Yes: DEL]: Press DEL to delete all read-
ings already stored in the current Applica-
tion.
[No: ENTER]: Press ENTER to cancel the
procedure.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
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10.8 Storage Mode
10.9 Performing a Master Calibration
Performing the master calibration: 6.4 Master Calibration, beginning on
Page 69.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
Select Storage mode by pressing the ar-
with ENTER.
ENTER Select the desired mode by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
[store]: The readings are stored and will
be retained even after the instrument is
switched off
[do not store]: The readings will be dis-
played but not stored
[delete at off]: All readings will be deleted
when the instrument is switched off
procedure.
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
Select Master calibration by pressing the
tion with ENTER.
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10.10 About ...
10.11 Documentation of the Instrument Configuration
Key sequ. /
Action
Detail of the dis-
play
Explanation
Select About ... by pressing the arrow key
TER.
ENTER Displays the software version, the internal
state and the name of the connected
probe.
Pressing ENTER repeatedly displays the
instrument configuration in succession (cf.
10.11 Documentation of the Instrument
Configuration, beginning on Page 172
Key sequ. /
Action
Explanation
PRINT With the service functions retrieved and a
printer connected and powered up, the
documentation of the instrument configura-
tion (including the probe) can be printed
using the PRINT command ( Fig. 10-1).
Using the print function also exits the ser-
vice functions and the instrument is again
ready to make measurements.
With the instrument powered up, an alternative method for printing
the documentation is to use MENU + PRINT.
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Fig. 10-1 Documentation of the instrument configuration with probe-specific data (example)
Software version : FFA00i18
internal state : 03 00000685 a
Probe : FGAB1.3Fe
Serial number : 0708V00001
Meas. range : 0.15 - 105
Language : english
Date format : european
Contrast : 71
Auto. switch off : on
Block result
Histogram : on
Output to port : Single meas.
Group separator : off
Send in free : off
Left margin : 0
Print sgl. meas. : on
Auto Formfeed : off
Histogram : on
Storage mode : off
Analog display : on
Matrix mode : off
Linking : off
Audible signal : off
Meas. signal : on
Extern start : on
delay : 0 ms
Meas. mode : standard
unit : Fe %
Ferrite : Fe %
Storage mode : store
Application No. : 0
Disp. resolution : standard
Block size : 5
Outlier reject : off
Method : Auto
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11 Malfunctions and Messages
11.1 Malfunctions
Malfunction/Mes-
sage
Cause Correction start
on
Page
No display Instrument not switched
on.
Use ON/OFF to turn
the instrument on.
28
Instrument switched off
automatically (energy
savings function during
operation without AC
adapter
Use ON/OFF to turn
the instrument on.
28
Batteries are dis-
charged (operation
without AC adapter)
Replace rechargeable
or regular batteries
with new ones or oper-
ate the instrument with
the AC adapter.
23
No display of the re-
sults with
FINAL-RES
No readings in the cur-
rent Application
(e.g., because the mea-
surement data have
been deleted).
Take measurements. 80
No display of the re-
sults with BLOCK-
RES
No readings in the
current Application
(e.g., because the mea-
surement data have
been deleted).
Take measurements. 80
No change on the
display for
ZERO, CAL or
MENU
Restricted operating
mode is enabled.
Use ON/OFF + ENTER
to disable the restricted
operating mode with
the instrument
switched off before-
hand.
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Unable to set up,
overwrite or delete
Applications.
Restricted operating
mode is enabled.
Use ON/OFF + ENTER
to disable the restricted
operating mode with
the instrument
switched off before-
hand.
155
Unable to retrieve
the service functions
Free-running display
mode is enabled.
Use v to disable the
free-running display
mode.
96
Probe does not mea-
sure
Measurement acquisi-
tion did not occur be-
cause the previous
measurement acquisi-
tion was less than two
seconds earlier.
Repeat measurement. 34
Computing the coating
thickness is not possi-
ble because the coat-
ing is too thick.
Use a different speci-
men.
--
A wrong probe is con-
nected (Application was
set up with a different
probe).
The indicator for the
measurement method
flashes on the display.
Connect the correct
probe or assign a new
probe.
25
35
Wrong base material
(measurements with
magnetic induction
probes are possible on-
ly on ferromagnetic
base materials).
Use a specimen with a
ferromagnetic base
material.
--
Malfunction/Mes-
sage
on
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Probe does not mea-
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Automatic
measurement acquisi-
tion disabled.
Enable automatic mea-
surement acquisition
from the service func-
tions or trigger the ex-
ternal measurement
acquisition by pressing
the v key (or FINAL-
RES during the nor-
malization or calibra-
tion).
166
Probe defective. Use properly function-
ing probe.
--
Wrong readings Probe placed on speci-
men incorrectly (e.g.,
probe hovers over
specimen).
Place probe on speci-
men correctly and ob-
serve the minimum lift-
off distance when lifting
off the probe.
34
Application selected
that has not bee set up
for this specimen.
Use APPL No and the
arrow keys to select
the correct Application.
40
Wrong base material
(correct measurements
with eddy current
probes are possible on-
ly on non-ferromagnet-
ic base materials).
Use a specimen with a
non-ferromagnetic
base material.
--
Conducting metal close
the measurement loca-
tion when making mea-
surements using eddy
current probes.
(e.g., on the back side
of a pc-board).
Use a specimen with-
out a conducting metal.
--
Incorrect normalization
or calibration.
Perform a correct nor-
malization or calibra-
tion.
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Malfunction/Mes-
sage
on
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Wrong readings Wrong voltage due to
connecting a wrong AC
adapter (e.g., for 110 V
instead of 220 V).
Connect the correct AC
adapter.
3
Probe tip worn. Use a probe with a
proper probe tip.
--
Printer prints hiero-
glyphics
Wrong printer setting in
the instrument's ser-
vice functions.
Select an appropriate
printer from the ser-
vice function.
155
Histogram does not
print
Fewer than 30 read-
ings are stored in the
Application.
Take more than 30
measurements.
--
Histogram output was
disabled in the service
function.
Enable histogram out-
put from the service
function.
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Block result does not
print automatically
using BLOCK-RES
Instrument is in matrix
mode (block results do
not print automatically
in matrix mode).
Use PRINT to print the
block result.
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Printer does not print Printer switched off. Turn printer on. --
Printer battery dis-
charged and printer not
connected to the mains
power supply.
Charge printer battery
or connect printer to
the mains power sup-
ply.
--
Printer not connected to
the instrument.
Connect printer to the
instrument.
148
the instrument's ser-
vice functions.
Select an appropriate
printer from the ser-
vice function.
148
Wrong USB cable. Use correct USB cable. --
Printer or USB cable
defective.
Use working printer or
good USB cable.
--
Malfunction/Mes-
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on
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11.2 Messages on the Display
The error messages (E***) and warning messages (W***) that may occur during
instrument operation are contained in the overview on the following pages.
Malfunction/Mes-
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on
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Reading cannot be dis-
played (because the
value is greater than
9999 or smaller than
- 9999)
Cause: Measurement
carried out incorrectly.
Perform the measure-
ment correctly (e.g., do
not allow the probe to
hover over the speci-
men before or after the
measurement; ob-
off distance!)
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Cause: Eddy current
probe that is currently
normalized on a non-
ferromagnetic base ma-
terial has previously
been normalized on a
ferromagnetic base ma-
terial.
Continue normaliza-
tion.
60
Instrument is not ready
to make measure-
ments.
Cause: Re-initialization
was carried out.
Application was delet-
ed and then switched
off.
Use ZERO to start and
perform the normaliza-
tion.
60
Histogram does not
print because fewer
than 30 readings are
stored in the current Ap-
plication.
Take more than 30
measurements.
80
- - - -
E 000
Not enough
measurements !
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Instrument-internal er-
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Use ON/OFF to turn
the instrument off and
then again on.
If this error occurs re-
peatedly: Inform cus-
tomer service.
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The internal instrument
memory is full.
Delete the measure-
ment data stored in the
Application or delete a
complete Application.
93
Unable to display read-
ing because it is out of
the probe's measure-
ment range.
Perform measure-
ments on specimens
with ferrite contents
that can be measured
with the connected
probe or use a different
probe.
--
Cause: Measurement
Perform the measure-
hover over the speci-
men before or after the
measurement; ob-
off distance!)
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Cause: Measurement
with eddy current probe
on a non-ferromagnetic
base material after a
normalization on a fer-
romagnetic base mate-
rial.
Perform a normaliza-
tion with the eddy cur-
rent probe on a non-
ferromagnetic base
material and repeat the
measurement.
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Malfunction/Mes-
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on
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E 001
Math Error !
E 004
Appl. memory
overflow !
E 006
Measurements
out of range !
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Cause: ENTER was
pressed during the
measurement in the
free-running display
mode while the probe
was lifted off.
Place the probe on the
specimen and then
press ENTER to trigger
the measurement ac-
quisition.
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Outlier measurement
recognized during nor-
malization of calibra-
tion.
Cause: Measurement
on calibration standard
Repeat the calibration
step and perform the
calibration measure-
hover over the stan-
dard before or after the
measurement; ob-
off distance!)
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Cause: Measurement
carried out on wrong
calibration standard.
Repeat the calibration
step and make the cali-
bration measurement
on a correct standard.
63
Connected probe not
suitable or not support-
ed (measurement meth-
od of the connected
probe does not fit the in-
strument).
Connect a suitable
probe.
25
Probe defective. Connect a properly
functioning probe.
25
Malfunction/Mes-
sage
on
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E 007
Measurements
invalid !
E 010
Meas. method
not supported !
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Unable to complete cor-
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Cause: Measurement
Repeat the corrective
calibration and per-
form the calibration
measurement correct-
ly (e.g., do not allow
the probe to hover over
the standard before or
after the measurement;
observe the minimum
lift-off distance!)
63
Cause: Calibration
standards used that did
not exhibit the required
ferrite content or are de-
fective.
calibration with correct
and good calibration
standards.
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Calibration standards
were measured out of
sequence during the
corrective calibration
(standard 1 mixed up
with standard 2) and
ferrite content was not
adjusted correspond-
ingly using the arrow
keys.
calibration and mea-
sure the standards in
the correct sequence.
63
Unable to complete the
master calibration.
Cause: Measurement
Repeat the master cali-
bration and perform the
calibration measure-
hover over the stan-
dard before or after the
measurement; ob-
off distance!)
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Malfunction/Mes-
sage
on
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E 011
Measurements out
of interval !
E 012
Invalid std.
sequence !
E 013
Countrate out
of interval !
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Cause: Calibration
standards used that did
not exhibit the required
ferrite content or are de-
fective.
bration with correct and
good calibration stan-
dards.
69
ror: Unable to compute
the coefficients of the
master characteristic
(original master charac-
teristic will be retained).
bration.
tomer service.
69
Unable to store master
characteristic.
Cause: Probe not
plugged in and tight-
ened properly.
Plug probe in and tight-
en properly; repeat the
master calibration.
25
Cause: Probe defective. Connect a properly
functioning probe and if
applicable repeat the
master calibration.
25
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The stored ferrite con-
tents do not corre-
spond to the measured
standards.
Cause: Calibration
standards were mea-
sured out of sequence
during the master cali-
bration (standard 1
mixed up with standard
2) and ferrite content
was not adjusted corre-
spondingly using the ar-
row keys.
bration and measure
the standards in the
correct sequence.
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sage
on
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E 014
Unable to calc.
parameters !
E 015
Unable to store
cal. in probe !
E 016
Std. and meas.
not matching !
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Unable to generate the
final result when making
measurements with
fixed block sizes if the
first block of the evalu-
ated Application is not
closed.
Take additional mea-
surements until the first
block is concluded and
re-create the final re-
sult.
109
Unable to perform cor-
rective calibration with
the set ferrite content
(e.g., because [Base 2:
0] was set).
Set the rated ferrite
content values for the
used calibration stan-
dard and continue with
the corrective calibra-
tion.
63
No probe connected. Connect a probe. 25
Probe not connected
correctly.
Connect probe correct-
ly.
25
Probe defective. Use properly function-
ing probe.
25
When overwriting an
Application, it is possi-
ble to retain the mea-
surement data only of
the connected probe
uses the same mea-
surement method as
the probe that was used
to set up the Applica-
tion.
Delete the measure-
ment data when over-
writing the Application
or set up a new Appli-
cation with the con-
nected probe.
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Unable to store the next
reading in this block be-
cause the block is full
(applies to matrix mode
only).
Use BLOCK-RES and
arrow keys to change
the block.
109
Malfunction/Mes-
sage
on
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Not enough
measurements !
E 021
Entered Standard
invalid !
E 022
Missing probe !
E 023
Meas. method
different !
E 024
Result block
overflow !
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Delete the faulty Appli-
cation and output the
measurement data via
the USB port.
([Delete Appl.?
Yes:DEL N.:EN-
TER]: DEL to deleted
the Application.
[To port?
Yes: DEL N.:EN-
TER], DEL to output
the measurement data
of this Application via
the USB port to a print-
er or a PC.)
tomer service.
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Unable to compute
measurement because
after enabling the link-
ing mode, no normaliza-
tion or corrective
calibration has been
performed with the con-
nected probe.
tion or corrective cali-
bration with the
connected probe.
60
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Probe contents does
not correspond to the
test value.
Inform customer ser-
vice.
--
Current consumption of
a connected USB de-
vice too high (max. 100
mA permitted).
Check and/or replace
connected USB device.
--
Malfunction/Mes-
sage
on
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E 025
Error in
application !
E 029
Missing
normalization
or calibration !
E 030
Probe damaged !
E 031
USB overcurrent !
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The measurement elec-
tronics has not been
balanced properly. Be-
cause of this, measure-
ment data may be
incorrect.
vice.
--
Internal write/read error. Inform customer ser-
vice.
--
The probe contains an
unknown data format.
Perform a software up-
date.
--
Unable to compute a
measurement because
a normalization has not
been carried out in this
Application on the cur-
rent base material.
tion.
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Internal instrument er-
ror.
vice.
--
Unable to create an ad-
ditional block because
the maximum number
of 4,000 blocks has
been reached.
Delete the measure-
ment data stored in the
Application or delete a
complete Application.
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sage
on
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E 032
Measurem. equip.
not adjusted !
E 033
Device damaged !
E 034
Unsupported
Probe format !
E 035
Please perform
a normalization !
E 999
System error !!!
W 000
Block memory
overflow !
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Printer switched off or
offline.
Turn printer on or place
online and restart print-
ing procedure.
--
Printer not connected to
the instrument.
Connect the printer
and restart the printing
procedure.
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the service function.
Correct the printer set-
ting in the service
function and restart the
print procedure.
148
Instrument corrected
faulty settings autono-
mously.
-- --
A procedure was can-
celed (e.g., the correc-
tive calibration was
canceled using EN-
TER).
Repeat the procedure
if necessary.
--
Two-point calibration
performed with calibra-
tion standards with fer-
rite contents that are
not sufficiently far apart
(will be considered a
one-point calibration).
calibration with suitable
calibration standards.
The difference of the
normalized count Xn of
the two calibration
standards must be
greater than 0.1:
Xn
Calibration standard 2
- Xn
Calibration standard 1

A Xn > 0,1
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on
Page
W 001
Printer
not ready !
W 003
Options
corrected !
W 004
Action
canceled !
W 005
1-Point
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A probe of the same
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serial number has been
connected.
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Malfunction/Mes-
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on
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W 006
Probe changed !
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12 Glossary
12.1 Terms and Formula Symbols
This chapter explains the most common terms and symbols in ferrite content
measurement and related fields (e.g., quality assurance). In some cases, alter-
nate terms or synonyms are mentioned in parentheses.
_-Test Chi squared test (c-Test)
Rechargeable battery
Accumulator (German abbreviation Akku). Rechargeable. Used like any bat-
tery.
Application
Measurement Application of the User.
In the field of ferrite content measurement, an Application (memory) refers
to a memory that stores the coefficients that are determined during the nor-
malization and corrective calibration for each measurement application as
well as the single readings measured in this Application. In addition, the ap-
plication-specific settings are stored in the applications. Up to 100 different
Applications can be created in the FERITSCOPE
FMP30.
Attributive Features Features
Outlier measurements
Measurements that are considerable larger or considerable smaller than the
other measurements of the measurement series and therefore can be consid-
ered as unexpected or unacceptable. With outlier rejection enabled
( Grubbs Test; Sigma outlier rejection)the FERITSCOPE FMP30
indicates outlier measurements by two short audible signals immediately after
the measurement acquisition and the simultaneous appearance of and
on the display.
\ \ See Additional Literature on Page 213.
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Outlier rejection
Is used to prevent the distortion of the measurement results by outlier mea-
surements. With the FERITSCOPE
FMP30, outlier rejection can be enabled

or disabled. Measurements recognized as outliers will not be included in the
evaluation. Two methods are available for outlier rejection:
Grubbs Test
Sigma outlier rejection (Specification of a known spread)
Evaluation
Calculation of statistical parameters, e.g., mean value or standard deviation,
with graphic output on the connected printer if required. With the FERIT-
SCOPE
FMP30, the evaluation can be started using the keys BLOCK-RES

and FINAL-RES. BLOCK-RES will start the display of the block result, FI-
NAL-RES that of the final result.
B (Bit) Bit (Binary Digit)
Base
Component of the calibration standard set. The Base is used for normalization
and corrective calibration of the FERITSCOPE
FMP30.
Baud
Unit of the speed for transferring information (data). 1 baud corresponds to a
data transfer rate of 1 bit per second.
Baud Rate
Data transfer rate. Used mainly in connection with terminal programs for data
transfer. Since data are transferred via a serial port, the transfer rate is calcu-
lated in bits per second.
Bd (Baud) Baud
Bidirectional data exchange (data transfer)
Data can be transmitted and received by both participants (for example, from
the instrument to the PC and from the PC to the instrument).
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Bit (Binary Digit)
Binary number. 1 bit is the smallest unit in the binary number system. The
value of a bit is either 0 or 1. Being the smallest unit of information in a com-
puter, a bit forms the basis of every computer system. 8 bits are combined to
a byte, or several bytes to a word.
Block
Several measurements are combined into a block. A closed block is indicated
by a k on the display. A block can be closed only by pressing the BLOCK-RES
or FINAL-RES key followed by ENTER (or a measurement).
Block result
After pressing the BLOCK-RES key, the measurements will be combined into
a block and the results of the evaluation of the current block (e.g., mean value
and standard deviation of the measurements combined into this block) will be
displayed or printed.
Block size
Number of single readings that are combined to form a block.
Block mean value
Mean value of the measurements combined into a block. Fe.
Block result Block result
Carriage Return (CR)
Carriage return. CR is a character of the ASCII character set with the follow-
ing function: When data or commands are entered, the line one is currently
working on will be closed by pressing the CR key (Enter or Return key); the
information entered will be processed accordingly. The cursor is again placed
at the beginning of the line. It is usually used together with the LF (Line Feed)
character to start the next line at the beginning.
Chi squared test (_-Test)
This test is performed during the final evaluation with the FERITSCOPE

FMP30 to determine whether the evaluated measurements have a normal dis-
tribution (for more than 40 readings). Normal distribution (Gaussian nor-
mal distribution, Gaussian distribution).
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Cp Process capability index
Cpk Process capability index
CR (Carriage Return) Carriage Return (CR)
DIP switch
Dual Inline Package = electronic component ready to be installed. In this
case, a series of little switches. They are often used in peripheral devices, i.
e., in printers, to change the basic settings of the device.
Three-point calibration Corrective calibration (one-point or two-point
calibration)
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory)
Electrically erasable and programmable read only memory. The memory con-
tents can be erased electrically.
Control Limits
If the measurements are documented in a process control chart, the control
limits define the area where the measured variable may be located without the
need for process control measures.
One-point calibration Corrective calibration (one-point or two-point cali-
bration)
Calibration standards Calibration standards (ferrite standards)
Single reading
Measurement result that is displayed or printed after a single measurement at
the measurement location.
Final result
Evaluation of all readings that are stored in the open Application. The results
of this evaluation (e.g. mean value and standard deviation) will be displayed
or printed after FINAL-RES.
External Start
With external start enabled, the measurement acquisition can be triggered by
pressing the . key or by sending the G0 (G Zero) from a connected PC.
Excess Curvature
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Fe.
Mean value. The arithmetic mean value Fe. is the sum of Fe
i
readings of a
measurement series (a Blocks), divided by the number N of readings.

where:Fe. = Mean value (block mean value)
Fe
i
= single reading
N = single readings (of a block)
Fe..
Mean value of the block mean values of the evaluated blocks. Standard devi-
ation of the readings that have been taken using a fixed block size. Is output
only if fixed block size Block
where:Fe.. = Mean value of the block mean values
N
Bl
= Number of evaluated blocks
Fe.
j
= Block mean values
Ferrite standard Calibration standards (ferrite standards)
Final Result Final result
Free-running display
With the probe placed on the specimen, measurements are displayed contin-
uously. Indicated by a p on the display of the FERITSCOPE
FMP30.
Gaussian normal distribution Normal distribution (Gaussian normal dis-
tribution, Gaussian distribution)
Gaussian probability paper Probability chart (Gaussian probability pa-
per, sum frequency chart, probability paper)
Gaussian distribution Normal distribution (Gaussian normal distribution,
Gaussian distribution)
Fe.
Fe
1
Fe
2
... Fe
N
+ + + ( )
N
---------------------------------------------------------
Fe
i
i 1 =
N
N
------------------------- = =
Fe..
1
N
Bl
-------- Fe.
j
j 1 =
N
=
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Accuracy
Qualitative designation for the degree of approximation of a measurement re-
sult to the true value. Usually, the accuracy is divided into Trueness (Ac-
curacy of the mean) and Precision.
Figure 16.1: Accuracy terms (Detailed information in / 20 / )
Tolerance limits (Specification limits) Specification limits (LSL and
USL)
Maximum value
Maximum value measured in a test series.
Grubbs Test
Method for outlier rejection. Outlier rejection
Group Separator
mark for the end of a block that can be transferred together with the measure-
ment data to the PC.
Frequency distribution Histogram
Histogram (frequency distribution)
Graphic representation of the single readings of a measurement series by
classes (ferrite content ranges) of equal width. The degree to which a statisti-
cal result is meaningful depends, among other things, on this distribution.
When evaluating the current application with a FERITSCOPE
FMP30, the
histogram of the ferrite content measurement values will be printed as fol-
lows:
Accuracy
Trueness
Agreement between the true value
and the mean value of a measure-
ment result generally obtained under
practical circumstances.
Precision
Agreement between the individual mea-
surement results under precisely de-
fined test conditions.
Repeatability Reproducibility
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Figure 16.2: Printout of a histogram (example)
Calibration curve (characteristics)
Quantitative relationship between the probe signal and a function of the fer-
rite content as defined by calibration standards.
The mid portion of the calibration curve approaches a straight line and con-
stitutes the range with the lowest relative measurement error.
As long as no normalization or corrective calibration has been performed, the
calibration curve is identical with the master calibration curve. During nor-
malization or corrective calibration the calibration curve is adjusted to the in-
dividual measurement application and the coefficients of the normalization or
corrective calibration are stored in the open Application.
Figure 16.3: Calibration curve
(ferrite content as a function of the countrate)
+ J 5 J 0 0 - 0 H H

10.1c
I c
10.c
I c
10.0c
c
19.0c
5 c
19.2c
2 c
19.1c
2 c
19.c
Fe
X
X
Base
X
S
The ferrite content is displayed in dependence of the
countrate X as a calibration curve.
X = X
Base
Base (ferrite content:
140 FN or 105 Fe%)
X = X
S
ferrite content:
0 FN or 0 Fe%
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Figure 16.3: Calibration curve
(ferrite content as a function of the normalized countrate)
Calibration standards (ferrite standards)
Objects with the same attributes (or as close as possible) as the measuring ob-
ject with known ferrite contents that have been measured with an extremely
accurate test method. Calibration standard set
Calibration standard set
The calibration standard sets used for the corrective calibration of the FER-
ITSCOPE
FMP30 consist of the Base and three calibration standards of dif-

ferent ferrite contents (cf. Figure 16.5). Various calibration standards sets for
corrective calibration are available from Fischer to prepare the instrument for
different measuring ranges.
Figure 16.5: Calibration standard set (example)
Fe
Xn
0 1
The ferrite content Fe is displayed as a
function of the countrate Xn in a calibra-
tion curve.
Xn = 0 Base (ferrite content:
140 FN or 105 Fe%)
Xn = 1 ferrite content: 0 FN or 0 Fe%
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Calibration Standards Calibration standards (ferrite standards)
Characteristic Calibration curve (characteristics)
Class
Range between a lower and an upper class boundary (e.g., ferrite content lim-
its). The single readings of a measurement series can be sorted according to
classes of equal width, which cover the entire range of the measurement se-
ries. The number of measurements per class plotted for each class is called a
histogram.
Minimum Value
Minimum value measured in a measurement series.
Kolmogoroff Smirnoff Test
Test, which is performed when evaluating the current application with the
FERITSCOPE
FMP30 to determine whether the evaluated measurements

can be classified as having normal distribution (if up to 40 measurements are
to be evaluated).
System Check
A significant part of monitoring the test equipment. Calibration standards or,
even better, reference samples, are used to check the calibration and to verify
the stability of the instrument.
Control limits Control Limits
Control chart Process control chart (quality control chart, SPC chart)
Corrective calibration (one-point or two-point calibration)
Adjustment of the instrument using a Base and one or two calibration stan-
dards. The corrective calibration includes calibration and adjustment.
During the corrective calibration, the calibration curve is adjusted to the indi-
vidual measuring application that the open application is calibrated for. The
coefficients of the adapted calibration curve are stored in the open Applica-
tion. The coefficients of the master characteristic stored in the EEPROM of
the probe plug are not affected.
Kurtosis Curvature
Line feed (LF)
LF line feed. Advances the printer paper by one line. Is usually used together
with the CR (carriage return) character to start the next line at the beginning.
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Unit of measurement
Unit for displaying measurement data. In ferrite content measurement, the
common units of measurement are ferrite numbers (FN) or ferrite percent
(Fe%).
Master calibration
Adjustment of the instrument using calibration standards. During a master
calibration, the master calibration curve is determined. The master calibration
includes calibration and adjustment.
Master characteristic (Probe characteristic)
Characteristic of the measurement system, ( Calibration curve (character-
istics)). The master calibration curve is determined during master calibration
on the Base and calibration standards and is the basis for determination of the
measurement values, since it represents the relationship between the ferrite
content and the probe signal. The coefficients of the master calibration curve
are stored in the EEPROM of the probe plug.
Maximum
Highest reading of a measurement series.
Features
Properties of a product. Variable features are the measurable properties of a
product subject to change or variability; e.g., ferrite content is a variable fea-
ture. Attributive features are the properties of a product that usually cannot be
captured by taking measurements. Examples are, deviations in color, or
whether the product is true to gauge size.
Measuring
Measuring is comparing. The probe signal generated at the measuring posi-
tion is compared to the probe signal of the calibration standard. Using the cal-
ibration curve, the instrument converts the probe signal to the measurement
result.
Measuring Application
Structure of the measuring object according to material, thickness and other
properties (hard/soft, porous/dense, homogenous/inhomogeneous, etc.) and
any other conditions relevant to the measurement requirement. These factors
determine the selection of a suitable test method, the probe type and the in-
strument.
Measurement Range
The range between the two limits within which a measurement is possible at
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a specified trueness and precision. In a narrower sense, it refers to the range
of the scale of an analog instrument. The measurement range depends on the
test method, the design of the probe, and the measurement application.
Measurement errors
The difference between the actual and the measured value of a measured vari-
able. For measuring instruments, there is a distinction between random (un-
predictable) and systematic (correctable) measurement errors. Random errors
determine the repeatability precision. Systematic errors affect the trueness
and the reproducibility. Systematic errors are far more prevalent in practical
ferrite content measurement applications (see / 12 / for further details). Sys-
tematic errors can be traced to
1. faulty calibration,
2. operation-related or operator-related errors, or
3. changes in test conditions (inhomogeneities of the substrate, aging, etc.).
Systematic errors tend to lean in one direction. With appropriate care,
causes 1 and 2 can usually be avoided or corrected. Causes of the third
kind can be corrected by system checks or can be taken into account in
the result.
Specimen Measuring Object
Measurement accuracy Accuracy
Monitoring of test equipment
A quality assurance task. It consists of ensuring that the measuring system
(instrument) is operating properly and is still calibrated correctly, and to take
corrective measures, if necessary (re-calibration of instrument or repair).
System Check
Measuring Object
Object on which the measurements are to be performed to determine the fer-
rite content for example.
Measurement Series
A series of single readings between two block or final results.
Measurement probe Probe
Measurement Location
A limited and clearly defined point within the reference area of the specimen
where the ferrite content is to be determined. (For detailed information, see /
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Uncertainty of measurement u
Measurement method
Procedures and process to obtain information about the properties of a mea-
suring object. The test method is based on scientific findings and depends on
the application. (For further details, see / 16 /.)
Measurement
Numeric reading of an instrument, expressed in the unit of measurement. The
measurement can be obtained as the result of a single measurement or as
arithmetic mean of several single measurements (e.g., when auto averaging
mode is enabled).
Measurement block Block
Minimum
Lowest measured value of a test series.
Mean value Fe.
Re-initialization
The restoration of the default settings of the instrument. With a re-initializa-
tion of the instrument, all Applications are deleted, i.e., the stored measure-
ment data as well as the normalization and the corrective calibration of all Ap-
plications. After a re-initialization, all Applications must be set up anew! In
addition all settings in the service functions are reset to the default settings
(i.e., to the factory settings). If necessary, the settings will have to be made
again. However, time, date and language are not reset by the re-initialization.
The coefficients of the master characteristic that is stored in the EEPROM of
the probe plug are not affected by a re-initialization because the re-initializa-
tion concerns only the memory of the instrument.
Standard Calibration standards (ferrite standards)
Normal distribution (Gaussian normal distribution, Gaussian distribu-
tion)
Probability distribution discovered by C. F. Gau in 1794. If a quantity X can
be classified as having normal distribution, 68.3 % of the observed values of
X are within the o interval around the mean value of the variable X, i.e.,
the following applies to 68.3% of the observed values: -o s X s +o.
This interval is indicated in Figure 16.7 by the gray area below the curve.
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Figure 16.7: Probability distribution P(X) of a quantity X, which can be classified as hav-
ing normal distribution
The probability distribution P(X) is symmetrical around the mean value of
the quantity X, which can be classified as having normal distribution.
Skewness and Curvature are zero for the normal distribution.
The populations, which are tested for technical purposes, often can be classi-
fied as having approximately normal distribution. However, the following
fact is of great importance: if several random samples with equal size are
drawn of a population, and the mean values of these random samples are de-
termined, these mean values can be classified as having normal distribution
(Central Limits Theorem). The mean value of these sample mean values is an
estimated value ( ) for the mean value of the population. The un-
certainty of measurement u can be determined using the standard deviation of
the sample mean values (since the sample mean values can be classified as
having normal distribution). u
Whether a quantity can be classified as having normal distribution can be
checked in the normal probability chart, since a straight line in the normal
probability chart indicates normal distribution. When evaluating the current
application with the FERITSCOPE
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performed for small random samples (up to 40 measurements) and a _2 test
is performed for large random samples (more than 40 measurements) to check
whether the measurements can be classified as having normal distribution.
Normalized countrate Countrate
Normalization
Adjusting a measuring instrument to a new zero value (countrate X0). Impor-
tant for some applications when the base material changes, or when the test
method is subject to instability (e.g., to drift) (e.g. for beta backscatter and X-
ray fluorescence methods). During normalization, the calibration curve is ad-
justed to the individual measurement application that the open Application is
X
-o +o
P
r
o
b
a
b
i
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y

P
(
X
)
Fe. =
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calibrated for. The coefficients of the adjusted calibration curve are stored in
the open Application. The coefficients of the master calibration curve, which
are stored in the EEPROM of the probe plug, are not affected.
Offline
State of a peripheral device (printer or PC) connected to the instrument that
does not allow it to receive data.
USL
Upper specification limit. Specification limits (LSL and USL)
Online
State of a peripheral device (printer or PC) connected to the instrument that
allows it to receive data; the connected instrument is ready for operation.
Local ferrite content
The local ferrite content is the arithmetic mean value of the single measure-
ments performed on the reference area.
Parity
An error checking method where the digits of a number of error-free transmit-
ted bit groups must add up to an even or an odd number. During data transfer
the parity bits are added to the data bits of each character or Byte to be trans-
ferred. In every word, this bit is set such that Ones of the byte always result
in an even or an odd number (corresponding to an even or odd parity). The
type of parity must be defined prior to the data transfer. By checking the par-
ity, the receiver can determine if simple bit transfer errors occurred.
Pin
Connectors for integrated circuits or connecting plugs of technical devices.
Usually in the shape of a pin.
Precision
Agreement between the single measurement results under precisely defined
test conditions. The precision is composed of reproducibility and repeatabil-
ity. Accuracy; Reproducibility; Repeatability/Repeatability pre-
cision
Process capability
The process capability is assessed by the indices cp and cpk. (For further in-
formation see / 4 /.)
Process capability is met when the process capability exceeds specified val-
ues. Commonly required is:
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and
Process capability is a measure for long-term influences stemming from the
so-called 6 Ms (mankind, machine, material, method, measuring instrument
and milieu). To determine the process capability, a longer sequence of cycli-
cal production steps needs to be employed (same product, same production
line, same conditions, but different orders on different days).
Process capability index
The process capability is assessed by the indices cp and cpk. (For further in-
formation see / 4 /.) The process capability index cp takes the deviation of a
process in relation to the width of the specification limit range (USL-LSL)
into account.The process capability index cpk takes the position of the mean
value in relation to the set specification limits into account. The FERIT-
SCOPE
FMP30 computes Cp and Cpk as follows:

where:Fe..: Mean vale of the group mean values
Cp: process capability index
Cpk: critical process capability index
USL: upper specification limit
LSL: lower specification limit
: estimated value for the theoretical standard deviation
Process control chart (quality control chart, SPC chart)
Statistical Process Control (SPC) often uses random samples to control a pro-
duction such that the production process is under statistical control. To do
this, the variable features of the manufactured product are entered in a process
control chart. Process control charts plot process variation over time and help
to identify the causes of variations. A random sample is taken from the pro-
duction process, is measured and the result (e.g., mean value and standard de-
viation (x-s chart)) is graphically documented. The results of the control chart
are used to determine when action should be taken in the process.
Quality control chart Process control chart (quality control chart, SPC
chart)
c
p
1,33 > c
pk
1,0 >
c
p
OGW UGW
6 o
------------------------------------ =
c
pk
Min
OGW Fe..
3 o
-------------------------------
\ .
| |
Fe.. UGW
3 o
-------------------------------
\ .
| |
; =
o
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Quality assurance
All measures taken by a producer to ensure a controlled production process
within the established quality criteria. One aspect of it is quality control, spe-
cifically, ferrite content measurements where ferrite content limit specifica-
tions are involved.
R
Range R of all measurements being displayed in the process control chart.
The range is the difference between the maximum measurement Fe
max
and the
minimum measurement Fe
min
in a measurement series.
R.
Mean range across all block ranges.
where:R. = mean range
= :Estimated value of the standard deviation s of the population
d
2
= Factor, depends on the random sample size, can be obtained from popular pub-
lished tables.
Reference area
A portion of the significant surface area of a product where one or more mea-
surements are to be taken. It is recommended to include the reference area or
significant surface area in the production specifications, in addition to the
specifications limits for the ferrite content.
Reference sample Reference sample
Control chart Process control chart (quality control chart, SPC chart)
True value Trueness (Accuracy of the mean)
Trueness (Accuracy of the mean)
Agreement between the true value and the mean value of a measurement re-
sult generally obtained under practical conditions. ( Accuracy; for detailed
information, see / 20 /.) The true value is a value known from mathematical
theoretical formulations. Since such values are seldom encountered, a value
deduced from national or international standards is taken as right. This right
value is often called the true value.
s
The standard deviation s is a measure of the deviations of single measure-
R Fe
max
Fe
min
=
R. o
d
2
=
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ments of a measurement series from their common mean value. It is equal to
the mean square deviation of the single measurements from the mean value
and is calculated as follows:
where:s = standard deviation
Fe. = mean value of all single readings
Fe
i
= single readings
N = number of readings
Figure 16.8 demonstrates that two measurement series with different standard
deviations can still have the same mean value.
Figure 16.8: Measurement series with the same mean value but different standard de-
viation
s.
Standard deviation of the readings that have been taken using a fixed block
size.
where:s. = mean standard deviation of the block standard deviations
N
Bl
= number of evaluated blocks
s
j
= standard deviation of the readings of a block
sa
Calculated by the FERITSCOPE
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performed with fixed block size and the deviations of the block mean values
cannot be attributed to the deviations within the subgroups, as determined by
s
Fe. Fe
1
( )
2
Fe. Fe
2
( )
2
... Fe. Fe
N
( )
2
+ + +
N 1 ( )
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =
s.
1
N
Bl
--------- s
j
j 1 =
N
Bl
=
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analysis of variance methods (A.O.V.). It describes the deviations of the
block mean values in relation to the deviations of the single measurements
within the blocks. With a suitable measurement strategy, sa is a measure of
the product deviation

where:sa = deviation of the block mean values corrected with regard to the deviation of the
single readings
sII sII
N
j
= block size (number of readings per block)
= estimated value for the standard deviation o of the population
If, for instance, the same number of measurements is performed on several
specimens and the readings on each object are combined into a block (e.g.,
when making measurements with a fixed block size), s. is a measure for the
instrument deviation and sa is the product deviation with the instrument de-
viation eliminated.
sII
Deviation of the block mean value around the overall mean value sII is calcu-
lated as follows:
where:sII = deviation of the block mean values
N
Bl
= Number of evaluated blocks
N
i
= block size (number of readings per block)
Fe.. = mean value of the block mean values
Fe.
j
= block mean values
Estimated value for the standard deviation o of the population.
where: = estimated value for the standard deviation o of the population
s. = mean standard deviation
c
4
= The factor c
4
depends on the random sample size and can be obtained from popu-
lar published tables, e.g., / 4 /.
sa
s
2
II
o
N
j
-------------------- =
o
s
II
N
i
1
N
Bl
1
------------------
Fe.. Fe.
j
( )
2
j 1 =
N
Bl
=
o
o
s.
c
4
----- =
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Skewness
Measure for the asymmetry of a single-peak probability distribution around
its mean value. A positive skewness indicates a distribution whose peak
stretches more towards values that are greater than the mean value. A nega-
tive skewness indicates a distribution whose peak stretches more towards val-
ues that are smaller than the mean value. The skewness of symmetric distri-
butions is zero (e.g., for normal distributions). When evaluating the open
Application with the FERITSCOPE
FMP30, the skewness is calculated ac-

cording to the information in / 20 /.
Interface
Transfer or connecting point between components, circuits or programs. In-
terfaces are used for data transfer. Using a serial interface, the data are trans-
ferred bit by bit. Using a parallel interface, the data are transferred by sending
several bits simultaneously.
Sigma outlier rejection
Outlier rejectionMethod for the outlier rejection.
Probe
The instrument receives the electrical probe signal, which is proportional to
the ferrite content measured, from the probe. The probe signal is then convert-
ed by means of the calibration curve into the ferrite content reading. The
Fischer E... probes are equipped with a memory chip (EEPROM) in the probe
plug. The EEPROM stores probe-specific information (e.g., probe type, man-
ufacturing code, test method and coefficients of the master calibration curve).
Probe characteristic Master characteristic (Probe characteristic)
Range R
SPC
Statistical Process Control. Statistical Process Control (SPC)
SPC chart Process control chart (quality control chart, SPC chart)
Memory
Data storage element of a microprocessor-based measuring instrument.
Information is saved in the memory. Application
Specifications
Requirements according to which production is defined within certain limits
for variable and attributive properties, like for instance the lower and the up-
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per specification limit for the ferrite content. Quality control monitors adher-
ence to these requirements.
Specification limits Specification limits (LSL and USL)
Stability
As with every process, test methods are also subject to deviations. This may
lead to systematic measurement errors (e.g., drift), independent of handling.
By examining the stability and by regular checks, one can ensure stability.
Standard deviation s
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
A quality control method. In high volume productions, only random samples
are taken instead of 100% inspection which would be too costly. The mea-
surement results of the random samples are extrapolated for the entire produc-
tion lot with mathematical-statistical methods, and then used to control the
production process. This modern method of quality control ensures constant
good manufacturing quality, with a minimum level of rejected parts. Normal
distribution of the measurements is required so that statistical process control
can be used for quality control purposes.
AC adapter
The FERITSCOPE
FMP30 can be connected to a power outlet via the AC

adapter.
Random sample
A representative group selected from the production lot, using random sample
principles. The sample is used to determine the properties of the entire lot
(batch, unit of production).
Random sample size
Number of parts, combined into a random sample.
Stop bit
With serial asynchronous data transfer, the stop bit is added to the data word
to be transferred. 1 to 2 bit logic Ones are used. After the stop bit, the sender
remains at logic One until the start bit of the next character arrives.
Student factor t
Sum frequency
A form of display of the measurement data distribution, such that the number
of measurements smaller or equal to a particular measurement is calculated
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Sum frequency chart Probability chart (Gaussian probability paper, sum
frequency chart, probability paper)
Systematic measurement errors Measurement errors
t
The student distribution factor t can be obtained from any popular publication
of mathematical statistics tables (e.g., / 4 /) and is given as follows:
Example: At a confidence level of 95 % and N > 200 (resulting in a degree of
freedom f = 199 (because of f = N-1)), the student factor is t
97.5;199
=1.96.
Specification limits (LSL and USL)
The lower specification limit LSL is the minimum ferrite content allowed for
the measuring object. The upper specification limit USL is the maximum fer-
rite content allowed for the measuring object. Specification limits are usually
set by engineering requirements to assure proper functioning or serviceability
of the product ( Specifications) With specification limits monitoring en-
abled, b on the display of the FERITSCOPE
FMP30.
u
Uncertainty of measurement. The mean value Fe. of a random sample is not
equal to the mean value of the population. However, using the measure-
ment uncertainty, it is possible to define an interval, in which the mean value
of the population will be found with a certain probability (indicated as con-
fidence level):
For a population having normal distribution, the uncertainty of measurement
u is calculated as follows for a given confidence level (1-o):

where:u = measurement uncertainty
t = student factor
s = standard deviation
N = number of readings
By entering the coefficient of variation C.O.V. in place of the standard devi-
ation s one gets the relative measurement uncertainty u
rel
in %. (For further
t
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2
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\ .
| |
f ;
Fe. u Fe. u + < <
u
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Data transfer rate Baud Rate
LSL
Lower specification limit. Specification limits (LSL and USL)
C.O.V.
Coefficient of variation. The standard deviation of a measurement series in
percentage points, i.e., the standard deviation in reference to the mean value.
For many manufacturing processes, C.O.V. [%] is a characteristic process
constant. A change in a parameter during the coating process can alter C.O.V.
[%] significantly; thus, a sudden change of C.O.V. [%] indicates a change in
the process conditions. C.O.V. [%] is calculated as follows:
where:COV = coefficient of variation
Fe. = mean value
s = standard deviation
Variable features Features
Variance
Mean squared deviation. The square root of the variance is called standard de-
viation.
Coefficient of Variation C.O.V.
Method Measurement method
Reproducibility Reproducibility
Reference measurement
Measurement on a reference sample to check the normalization or calibration
which was performed before.
Reproducibility
The ability of different operators to achieve practically the same measure-
ment result, when taking measurements with different instruments at the same
measuring position of the same specimen at different locations.
( Accuracy; for detailed information, see / 20 /.)
u
rel
t V
N
---------- =
V
s
Fe.
-------- 100 = % | |
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Reference sample
Specimen with a known ferrite content on a defined reference area that can be
used to check the calibration. The ferrite content within the reference area
should be as regular as possible. The reference sample should have the same
properties (geometry, etc.) as the specimen on which the calibration was per-
formed. The reference samples may be from in-house production or may be
from external sources. The ferrite content of a reference sample should have
been determined using a reliable and properly calibrated instrument. Refer-
ence samples are used for the monitoring of test equipment.
With contacting measurements, reference samples are subject to wear and
tear in the same manner as the calibration standards. The wear and tear is de-
pendent on the properties of the surface and on the probe which used for mea-
surement. For this reason, reference samples have to be checked regularly and
replaced by new reference samples if the wear and tear becomes significant.
Confidence level u
True value Trueness (Accuracy of the mean)
Probability chart (Gaussian probability paper, sum frequency chart,
probability paper)
Can be used to check graphically for normal distribution of the measure-
ments. A straight line in the normal probability chart indicates normal distri-
bution.
Probability paper Probability chart (Gaussian probability paper, sum fre-
quency chart, probability paper)
Significant surface
Area on the surface of a specimen containing the ferrite content to be mea-
sured. All properties necessary for the use and appearance of the product must
occur at this significant area.
Repeatability/Repeatability precision
The standard deviation of the measurements taken under repeatability condi-
tions is a measure for the repeatability. The smaller the standard deviation of
these measurements, the better is repeatability. The repeatability is dependent
on the test method and the quality of the instrument, but often also on the
properties of the specimen (e.g., surface roughness). The standard deviation
of the measurements under repeatability conditions can be reduced by gener-
ating the mean value of the measurements (such as in auto-averaging mode).
( Accuracy; for detailed information, see / 20 /.)
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Curvature
Excess and Kurtosis are measures for the curvature (e.g., how pointed or how
wide) of a distribution compared to a normal distribution. A positive curva-
ture indicates a relatively narrow, pointed distribution. A negative curvature
indicates a relatively flat distribution. The curvature of a normal distribution
is Zero. When evaluating the open Application with the FERITSCOPE

FMP30, Excess is calculated according to the information in / 20 / and stated
as curvature.
X
Countrate Countrate
X
Base
Zero point of the calibration curve. Countrate obtained when measurements
are taken on the Base of the calibration standard set. Countrate
Xn
Normalized countrate. Countrate
Xs
Countrate obtained when measuring on a measuring object with no ferrite
content. Countrate
Countrate
Digitized form of the measurement signal, which is proportional to the ferrite
content and is produced in the probe by the ferrite content. The larger the fer-
rite content is, the smaller is the countrate. Calibration curve (character-
istics)
The numeric values of the normalized countrate Xn range between 0 and 1,
and are calculated according to the following equation:
where:Xn = normalized countrate
X = count rate measured on the specimen
X
Base
= countrate measured on the Base of the calibration standard set
Xs = countrate measured on a specimen with no ferrite content
Random measurement error Measurement errors
Two-point calibration Corrective calibration (one-point or two-point cal-
ibration)
Xn
X X
Base
Xs X
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12.2 Additional Literature
12.2.1 Statistics and ferrite content measurement
/ 1 / American Welding Society 1974: Standard procedures for calibrating
magnetic instruments to measure the delta ferrite content of austenitic
stainless steel weld metal (AWS A4.2M); Miami, Florida
/ 2 / DataMyte Corporation: DataMyte Handbook - A practical guide to com-
puterized data collection for Statistical Process Control
/ 3 / Duncan, Acheson J.: Quality Control and Industrial Statistics; Home-
wood Illinois: Richard D. Irwin, Inc.
/ 4 / Ford Q-101: Quality System Standard
/ 5 / Graf, Henning, Stange, Wilrich: Formeln und Tabellen der angewandten
mathematischen Statistik; Berlin, Heidelberg, New York: Springer-Verlag
/ 6 / Helmut Fischer GmbH Institute for Electronics and Metrology: Report re-
prints
/ 7 / Kotecki, D. J.: Extension of the WRC Ferrite Number System; Welding
Research Supplement November 1982, S. 352-s ... 361-s
/ 8 / Mller, P. Heinz: Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung und Mathematisches
Statistiklexikon der Stochastik; Berlin: Akademie-Verlag
/ 9 / Rnz, Bernd und Strohe, Gerhard (Herausgeber): Lexikon Statistik; Wies-
baden:- Gabler-Verlag
/ 10 / Sachs, Lothar: Angewandte Statistik - Anwendung statistischer Meth-
oden; Berlin, Heidelberg, New York: Springer-Verlag
/ 11 / Sachs, Lothar: Statistische Methoden; Berlin, Heidelberg, New York:
Springer-Verlag
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12.2.2 Standards
/ 12 / DIN 1319, Parts 1, 2 and 3: Basic Concepts in Metrology
/ 13 / DIN EN ISO 2064: Definitions and Conventions Concerning the Mea-
surement of Coating Thicknesses (previously DIN 50 982, Part 1)
/ 14 / DIN EN ISO 2178: Measurement of Coating Thicknesses: Magnetic
Methods (previously DIN 50 981)
/ 15 / ISO 3534: Statistics; Vocabulary and Symbols
/ 16 / DIN EN ISO 3882: Review of Methods for Coating Thickness Measure-
ments
(previously DIN 50 982, Part 2)
/ 17 / DIN ISO 5725: Precision of Test Methods; Determination of Repeatabili-
ty and Reproducibility Through Round Robin Tests
/ 18 / DIN 50 982, Part 3: Principles of Coating Thickness Measurement: Gen-
eral Fundamentals - Selection Criteria and Basic Measurement Procedures
/ 19 / DIN 55 302 Parts 1 and 2: Statistical Evaluation Methods
/ 20 / DIN 55 350: Terminology in Quality Assurance and Statistics
/ 21 / DIN-Taschenbuch 175 - Prfnormen fr metallische und anorganische
nichtmetallische berzge - Normen; Berlin, Kln: Beuth Verlag GmbH
/ 22 / DIN-Taschenbuch 223 - Qualittssicherung und angewandte Statistik -
Begriffe; Berlin, Kln: Beuth Verlag GmbH
/ 23 / DIN-Taschenbuch 224 - Qualittssicherung und angewandte Statistik -
Verfahren 1; Berlin, Kln: Beuth Verlag GmbH
/ 24 / IIW Document II-1269-95 (II-C-034-95) - Draft Revision of ISO 8249-
1985 (E) and II-C-023-94: Welding - Determination of Ferrite Number in
austenitic and duplex ferritic-austenitic Cr-Ni stainless steel weld metal
/ 25 / DIN EN ISO 8249: Welding - Determination of Ferrite Number (FN) in
austenitic and duplex ferritic-austenitic Cr-Ni stainless steel weld metals
/ 26 / DIN 32 514, Part 1: Determination of the ferrite number in austenitic
weld metal
/ 27 / Basel-Standard (BN2)
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A
AC adapter, connector socket 7
Accessories 15
Acoustic signals 84, 85, 162
Air humidity 18
Ambient Temperature 3
Analog display 157
Application 37
Assign designation 44
delete 41
Linking 55
List 42
New 37
Save 59
select 40
set up 37
Settings 44
Area measurement 82, 166
Assign application designation 44
Auto-Averaging Mode 50
Automatic Block Creation 49
Automatic measurement 166
Automatic measurement acquisition
82, 84
B
Base 5
Battery
Battery compartment 7
Battery compartment cover 23
Battery replacement 23
Symbol 9
Bidirectional data exchange
Control commands 126
Block change 158
automatic 160
manual 160
Block Creation
automatic 49
Block mean values 145, 146,
147
Block size 86
C
Calibration
Deleting corrective calibration
67
Master calibration 69
Calibration Standard
Certification 17
Calibration Standards 5, 16
Cleaning 33
Content of Shipment 19
Contrast 137
Control commands 126
Corrective calibration 63, 64
Print form 68
Corrective calibration, deleting 67
D
Data transfer
virt. COM-Port 124
Date 134, 135
Description
Technical Terms 189
Display
Free-running 8
Driver installation 123
E
EEPROM 15
EMC 3
Enabled specification limits 86
Environmental Conditions 3
Error messages 178
Evaluation
Print 130
External start 164
FMP30
F
Fe% 168
Fixed block size 86
FN 168
Formulas 189
Free-running display 8
Free-running mode 145, 146,
147
G
Glossary 189
Group separator 125, 145,
146, 147
H
Histogram and block evaluation
143
I
i individual value 50, 88
Instrument
Content of Shipment 19
Dimensions 18
On/Off 28
Options 20
Power consumption 18
Repairs 6
Voltage supply 22
Warranty 6
Weight 18
Instrument configuration 172
Print form 172
Instrument mode 155
Instrument setting 131
Measured variable 169
Printer 130
Service functions 131
Instrument settings
Analog display 157
Area measurement 166
Block change 158
Contrast 137
Date/Time 134, 135
External start 164
143
Instrument mode 155
Language 133
Lighting 138
Limited operating mode 155
Measurement acquisition signal
162
Measurement effect 163
Measurement output 145,
146, 147
Re-initialization 141
Standard and matrix measuring
mode 158
Storage mode 171
Switch off mode 140
Intended Use 2
K
Keys 7
APPL NO 13
Arrow down 13
Arrow up 13
BLOCK-RES 12
CAL 12
DEL 10
ENTER 14
FINAL-RES 11
MENU 14, 44
ON/OFF 7, 12, 29
PRINT 14
ZERO 12
L
Language 133
LCD Display 7, 8
LCD display
Contrast 137
Lighting 138
Lift-off distance 18
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Limited Operating Mode 8
Limited operating mode 155
Linking mode
Applications 55
enable/disable 56
Low Voltage 3
M
Making measurements
acoustic signals 85
Malfunctions 174, 178
Master Calibration 171
Master calibration 69, 71
Print form 76
Xn Ranges for calibration stan-
dards 75
Xn ranges for the calibration stan-
dards 77
Measured variables 32
Measurement
enabled outlier rejection 89
Enabled specification limits 86
Fixed block size 86
Influencing parameters 79
Making 80
Preparation 78
Single reading mode 88
Measurement Acquisition 81
Area measurement 82
Measurement acquisition
acoustic signals 84
Automatic 82, 84
Measurement display 48
Measurement method 28
Measurement output 145, 146,
147
Measuring modes 18
Messages 178
N
New 37
Normalization 60, 61
Print form 62
Normalized count rate Xn 77
O
Offline operation 125
On/Off 28
Online operation 124
Operating Personnel 2
Options 20
Outlier measurement 89
Outlier rejection 52, 89
P
Peep tone 84, 85, 162
Power Connection 3, 22
Power consumption 18
Printer 17
connection 130
Printer output 130
Settings 148
Printer output 130
Probe 15
Angle probe 81
axial 80
Connection 25
Connector Socket 7
Handling 4, 34
probe
assigning 35
Probe connector 25
Probe connector socket 26
Probe plug 15, 26
R
Readings
Group separator 125
Transfer to PC 124
FMP30
Rechargeable battery 23
Repairs 6
Resolution of the measurement dis-
play 48
S
Service function
Analog display 157
Area measurement 166
Block change 158
Contrast 137
Date/Time 134, 135
External start 164
143
Instrument mode 155
Language 133
Lighting 138
Measurement output 145,
146, 147
Printer 130
Standard and matrix measuring
mode 158
Storage mode 171
Switch off mode 140
Service functions 131
Single reading mode 88
Single readings 145, 146,
147
Specification Limits 46
Specification limits 86
Standard and matrix-measuring
mode 158
Storage mode 171
Switch off 33
Switch off mode 140
Switch on 29
T
Technical Data 18
Technical Terms 189
Temperature
Operation 18
Storage 18
Terms 189
Time 134, 135
Transfer formats 125
U
Unit 168
USB
Connection 123
Connector 7, 122
Driver 123
Port 123
USB connection 122
V
Voltage supply 18, 22
W
Warning messages 178
Warranty 6
Weight 18
X
Xn 77

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