HARTIP 3000+

PORTABLE HARDNESS TESTER

OPERATION MANUAL

BMS Bulut Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.

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1 LEEB HARDNESS TEST (DEFINITION) ................................................................................................................................... 3

NOTATION OF LEEB’S HARDNESS................................................................................................................................................ 3

2 SPECIFICATIONS, FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4

2.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 APPLICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

3 HARDNESS TESTER PARTS NAMES ...................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 MAIN BODY........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 TYPES OF IMPACT DEVICES ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 SPECIAL FEATURES OF IMPACT DEVICES ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF IMPACT DEVICES .................................................................................................................................. 6

4 SYMBOLS AND ILLUSTRATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 MEANING OF VARIOUS SYMBOLS .............................................................................................................................................. 7

4.2 MEASUREMENT AND CONVERSION TABLE ................................................................................................................................... 7

5 PREPARATION BEFORE MEASURING .................................................................................................................................. 9

5.1 REQUIREMENTS TO THE SAMPLE ................................................................................................................................................ 9

5.2 REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO SAMPLE WEIGHT .............................................................................................................................. 9

REQUIREMENT ON THE SURFACE-HARDENED LAYER OF THE SAMPLE ...................................................................................... 10

SAMPLES WITH CURVED SURFACES .......................................................................................................................................... 11

6 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12

6.1 FUNCTION OF KEY AND OPERATION DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................ 12

6.1.1 Function of Key ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

7 OPERATION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

7.1 TURN ON/OFF THE INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 14

7.2 HOME MENU ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
7.3 LOAD DEFAULT .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
7.4 CALENDAR .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.5 INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.6 TEST MENU......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.7 PROBE TYPE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
7.8 MATERIALS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.9 HARDNESS SCALE ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
7.10 UPPER/LOWER LIMITS........................................................................................................................................................... 17
7.11 MEAN TIME ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
7.12 CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.13 CONFIGURATION MENU ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
7.14 BLUETOOTH DEVICE (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................................................. 20
7.15 RF PORT (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
7.16 AUTO. PRINTING .................................................................................................................................................................. 20

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 7.17 BATTERY TYPE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.18 SOUND ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.19 DATABASE........................................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.20 SAVE EVERY-TEST.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
7.21 VIEW ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
7.22 ERASE ALL........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.23 EXPORT ALL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
7.24 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.25 LANGUAGE MENU ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
7.26 MEASURING PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.26.1 Turn on the tester ................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.26.2 Measuring with wireless probe (Optional).............................................................................................................. 25

8 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ............................................................................................................................................ 26

8.1 MAINTENANCE OF IMPACT DEVICES ......................................................................................................................................... 26

8.1.1 Change Battery............................................................................................................................................................ 26
8.2 INTRODUCTION OF PC SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................................ 26
8.2.1 Connect PC and hardness tester .................................................................................................................................. 26
8.2.2 Driver installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
8.2.3 Software Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 26
8.2.4 Start PC software ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

9 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................................................. 28

SUPPORT RINGS FOR IMPACT DEVICE D ................................................................................................................................... 28

9.1.1 Micro printer ............................................................................................................................................................... 28

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1 Leeb Hardness Test (definition)
An impact body with a spherical test tip made of tungsten carbide is propelled against the sample surface by a
spring force and then rebounds back. At a distance of 1mm from the sample surface, the impact and rebound
velocities of the impact body are measured by the following method: when passing through the coil in its coil
holder, a permanent magnet embedded in the impact body induces in the coil an electric voltage proportional to
the velocity of the magnet. Leeb hardness (HL) is expressed by
Vr
HL  *1000
Vi
Where HL = Leeb Hardness
Vr = rebound velocity of the impact body
Vi = impact velocity of the impact body
The output voltage of the coil when the impact body passes through the induction coil is illustrated in the
following figure:

A Leeb’s Hardness Tester measures the hardness of sample material in terms of Hardness Leeb (HL), which can
be readily converted into other Hardness units (Rockwell B and C, Vickers, Brinell and Shore D, etc.)

Notation of Leeb’s Hardness

When measuring the hardness of a sample material using the traditional static hardness testing method, a change
of applied pressure will result in a change in the hardness reading. This will also happen during a Leeb’s Hardness
test when one changes the impact device. In hardness measurement of the same test sample with different impact
devices, the Leeb’s hardness values obtained will vary.
For example: 720HLD≠720HLC
Because different converting curves are obtained from different impact devices, when converting hardness HL
into another hardness values, the notation for the converted hardness value should include the impact device
used.
For example:
Hardness HV converted from hardness HL using impact device D+15 should be written as 22, 8 HV LD+15.
Where: 22=Hardness value HL
8=Hardness value HV
L=Leeb’s Method
D+15=Impact device
Hardness HRC converted from hardness L using impact device D should be written as 35, 9 HRCLD.
Where: 35=Hardness value HL
9=Hardness value HRC
L=Leeb’s Method
D=Impact device

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2 Specifications, Features and Applications
2.1 Introduction
HARTIP 3000+ is a new generation of Leeb hardness tester with more advanced technology and features. The
tester applies our new patent dual-coil sensor technology which makes the tester more accurate than old
previous model. All impact devices (probes) do not need to set up impact direction. HARTIP 3000+ can work with
both analogy impact device and wireless RF probe.
The measuring values can be downloaded to PC and printer by wireless or by cable.
The HARTIP 3000+ also can be powered by USB power supply without battery via PC cable.

2.2 Specifications
Principle Leeb hardness measurement
Accuracy ±0.3% @ HL=800
Repeatability ±2HL
Display resolution 1HL, 0.1HRC
Display 2.8” 320 x 240 TFT color LCD - suitable under sunshine
Hardness scale HL/HRC/HRB/HB/HV/HS/HRA/ MPa
Measuring range HL100-960 / HRC0.9-79.2 / HRB1.0-140 / HB1-1878 / HV1-1698 / HS0.5-
1370 / HRA1.0-88.5 / MPa(rm)1-6599N/mm2
Impact device standard cable probe D
DC / DL / D+15 / G / C / E
Materials and curves 12 common metal materials
Indicator Upper limit / Lower limit / low battery / buzzer warning / date and time
Communication interface USB / RS232
Continuous working time >40 hours
Power supply 1.5V AA alkaline battery x 4 / 1.2V nickel-hydrogen rechargeable battery x
4 / 3.7V Li-ion rechargeable battery x 4 / USB power supply
Working environment -10C ~ + 45C
Dimension 195x84x38mm
Weight 550g (battery not included)
Standard Conforming to ASTM A956, DIN 50156, GB/T 17394-1998

2.3 Features
 No need to setup different impact direction
 Higher accuracy with dual-coil technology
 TFT large color LCD with pixel 320 x 240
 Multi-color style – suitable under sunshine
 Real date and time
 Calibration by user

2.4 Applications
 Hardness tests on installed machines or steel structures: heavy and large work-pieces or permanently
installed system parts.
 Rapid testing of multiple measuring areas for examination of hardness variations over larger regions.
 Hardness measurements for produced parts on production line.
 Identifying metallic material stored in warehouse.
 Ineffectiveness analysis of permanent parts, pressure -vessels, turbo generators, etc.

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3 Hardness Tester Parts Names
3.1 Main body

3.2 Types of Impact Devices

1 Loading tube
2 Guiding tube
3 Coil holder with coil
4 Release button
5 Connecting cable leading to the indicating device with coil plug
6 Large supporting ring
7 Impact body

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3.3 Special Features of Impact Devices
Type Brief description
D Universal standard unit for majority of hardness testing assignments.
DC Extremely short impact device, other specs identical with type D.
Application: - highly confined spaces
- holes and cylinders
- internal measurements on assembled machines
D+15 Slim front section
Application: - grooves and recessed surfaces.
DL Extremely slim front section
Application: - extremely confined spaces
- base of grooves
C Reduced impact energy ( compared with type D).
Application: - surface hardened components, coatings
- minimum layer thickness: 0.2mm.
- thin walled or impact sensitive components (small measuring indentation).
E Synthetic diamond test tip (approx.5000 HV).
Application: - extremely high hardness measurement such as high carbon steel up to 1200 HV
G Increased impact energy(approx. 9 times that of type D)
Application: - Brinell hardness range only
- heavy cast and forged parts with lower demands on surface finish.

3.4 Internal Structure of Impact Devices

Status: impact spring stressed

1 Loading tube
2 Guiding tube
3 Coil with holder
4 Release button
5 Connection cable (3-pole)
6 Large support ring
6a Small support ring
7 Impact body
8 Spherical test tip
9 Impact spring
10 Loading spring
11 Catch chuck
12 Material under test

Impact device model DC is not equipped with a loading tube; since it is loaded by means of a separate stick.
Impact devices should not be disassembled; otherwise misalignments in the spring system and the transmitter
will occur.

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 4 Symbols and Illustrations
4.1 Meaning of Various Symbols
Symbol Meaning
LD Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device D
LDC Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device DC
LG Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device G
LC Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device C
LD15 Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device D+15
LE Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device E
LDL Leeb hardness value obtained with impact device DL

Symbol Meaning
HL Leeb hardness value
HRC Rockwell C hardness value
HRB Rockwell B hardness value
HB Brinell hardness value
HV Vickers hardness value
HS Shore hardness value
HRA Rockwell A hardness value
MPa Intensity of tension

4.2 Measurement and Conversion Table

Range for measurement and conversion:
PROBE D/DC HLD: 100-960
MATERIALS HRC HRB HB HV HS HRA MPa(N/mm²)
STEEL/CAST STEEL 1-74.7 1.2-140 28-1027 45-1230 4.0-112 7-88.5 118-3315
ALLOY TOOL STEEL 0.9-78.7 * 15-1878 32-1698 5.5-128 * 79-6599
STAINLESS STEEL 3.7-62.4 8.3-101.7 85-655 36-802 6-131 * 108-1725
LAMELLAR IRON 21-59 24-100 35-570 90-698 6-83 * *
NODULAR IRON 21-60 24-100 62-857 96-724 8-90 * *
CAST ALUMINUM 1-48 24-85 19-445 22-193 3-64 * 129-2618
BRASS 1-53 1.5-99.6 32-477 29-495 5-65 32-76 258-4146
BRONZE 1-56 14-100 15-505 11-535 2-68 29-76 190-1860
WROUGHT COPPER 1-54 14-100 39-569 38-590 6-73 * *
FORGING STEEL 1-72 * 50-1060 48-1110 7-103 * 200-3750
ROLLING STEEL 1-72 * 82-1380 83-1440 14-117.8 * 310-4860

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PROBE DL DL: 100-980
MATERIALS HRC HRB HB HV HS HRA MPa(N/mm²)
STEEL/CAST STEEL 1-73 1.5-109.5 1-1026 1-1167 0.5-100 * 24-3517
ALLOY TOOL STEEL 2.4-79.2 * 5-1489 2.0-1556 1-122 * 38-5063
STAINLESS STEEL * * * * * * *
LAMELLAR IRON * * * * * * *
NODULAR IRON 13-78.4 38-110 50-1271 5-1160 1.5-102 * *
CAST ALUMINUM 1-57 1.6-120 3-736 12-645 2.5-74 * *
BRASS * * * * * * *
BRONZE * * * * * * *
WROUGHT COPPER * * * * * * *
FORGING STEEL * * * * * * *
ROLLING STEEL * * * * * * *

PROBE E HLE: 100-960

MATERIALS HRC HRB HB HV HS HRA MPa(N/mm²)
STEEL/CAST STEEL 6.3-78.5 3-140 24-1144 24-1369 3.6-121 1-88 54-3800
ALLOY TOOL STEEL 10.5-83.2 * 8-1840 24-1659 10-1370 * 1-1460
STAINLESS STEEL * * * * * * *
LAMELLAR IRON * * * * * * *
NODULAR IRON * * * * * * *
CAST ALUMINUM * * * * * * *
BRASS * * * * * * *
BRONZE * * * * * * *
WROUGHT COPPER * * * * * * *
FORGING STEEL * * * * * *
ROLLING STEEL 1.4-81 * 98-1529 68-1541 16-124 * 262-5274

PROBE G HLG: 100-900

MATERIALS HRC HRB HB HV HS HRA MPa(N/mm²)
STEEL/CAST STEEL * 1-133 10-946 * * * *
ALLOY TOOL STEEL * * 19-804 * * * *
STAINLESS STEEL * * 10-844 * * * *
LAMELLAR IRON * * 5-804 * * * *
NODULAR IRON * * 5-998 * * * *

CAST ALUMINUM * 1-120 8-635 * * * *

BRASS * * * * * * *
BRONZE * * * * * * *
WROUGHT COPPER * * * * * * *
FORGING STEEL * * * * * * *
ROLLING STEEL * * * * * * *

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PROBE C HLC: 100-960
MATERIALS HRC HRB HB HV HS HRA MPa(N/mm²)
STEEL/CAST STEEL 5-72.5 * 23-953 23-1125 5-111 * *
ALLOY TOOL STEEL 4-77.2 * * 43-1566 * * *
STAINLESS STEEL * * * * * * *
LAMELLAR IRON * * * * * * *
NODULAR IRON * * * * * * *
CAST ALUMINUM * * * * * * *
BRASS * * * * * * *
BRONZE * * * * * * *
WROUGHT COPPER * * * * * * *
FORGING STEEL * * * * * * *
ROLLING STEEL * * * * * * *

PROBE D+15 HLD+15: 100-960

MATERIALS HRC HRB HB HV HS HRA MPa(N/mm²)
STEEL/CAST STEEL 1-69.8 * 12-999 12-1221 2-112 * *
ALLOY TOOL STEEL 1.3-78 * * 2.0-1485 * * *
STAINLESS STEEL * * * * * * *
LAMELLAR IRON * * * * * * *
NODULAR IRON * * * * * * *
CAST ALUMINUM * * * * * * *
BRASS * * * * * * *
BRONZE * * * * * * *
WROUGHT COPPER * * * * * * *
FORGING STEEL * * * * * * *
ROLLING STEEL * * * * * * *

5 Preparation before Measuring

5.1 Requirements to the sample
Surface temperature of the sample should be lower than 120 C.
The sample must feature a metallic smooth and ground surface, in order to eliminate erroneous measurements
caused by coarse grinding or lathe scoring. Roughness of the finished surface should not exceed values shown in
following table:
Types of impact devices Max surface roughness of sample Ra
D/ DC, D+15,DL,E 2μm
G 7μm
C 0.4μm

5.2 Requirements related to sample weight

For samples weighing over 5 kg and of compact shape, no support is needed.
Samples weighing between 2-5 kg, and also for heavier samples with protruding parts or thin walls, should be
placed on a solid support in such a manner that they do not bend or move by the impact force.
Samples weighing less than 2 kg should be firmly coupled with a stable support weighing over 5 kg.
For coupling purposes,

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The coupling surface between the sample and base plate should be flat, plane parallel and ground.
A proper thin layer of coupling paste is to be applied to the contact surface of the sample.
The sample should be firmly pressed against the base plate surface by moving it with a circular motion.
The direction of impact should be perpendicular to the coupling surface.
For the coupling operation, the following prerequisites must be fulfilled:
Contact surface between the sample and the base plate must be flat, plane parallel and ground.
The direction of the test impact must be perpendicular to the coupled surface.
Minimum thickness of the sample for coupling under various impact devices are shown in following table:
Types of impact devices Minimum thickness
D/DC,D+15,DL,E 3mm
G 10mm
C 1mm
Proper Coupling:
Proper coupling requires a little experience. Insufficiently coupled samples produce large variation among
measurements and abnormally low L-values while the operation is characterized by a rattling noise upon impact
of the test tip.
Examples for coupling a test piece with a base plate:

Application of the coupling paste

(As thin as possible).

Mutual rubbing of both parts while firmly press the sample against the
base plate.

A particular advanced of coupling is the possibility of obtaining a very

uniform, rigid connection between the sample and the support, totally
eliminating stresses at the sample surface. The resulting variation in
measured values is very low.

Requirement on the surface-hardened layer of the sample

Surface-hardened steels, especially case-hardened steels, produce L-values which are too low when case-
hardening depth is small because of their soft core .When measuring with impact devices D, DC, D+15, DL or E,

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depth of the hardened layer should be no less than 0.8 mm. When measuring with impact device C, the depth of
the hardened layer should be no less than 0.2 mm.
Types of impact devices Min. layer thickness for surface hardening
D/DC, D+15,DL,E 0.8mm
C 0.2mm
G 1.8mm
The test sample should not be magnetic.
For test sample of curving surface, where the radius of curvature R is less than 30mm, a small support
ring should be applied.
Requirement on sample weight using various impact devices
Types of impact Classification of samples
devices Heavy-weight medium-weight light-weight
D/DC, D+15,DL,E >5kg 2 - 5kg 0.05 – 2kg
G >15 kg 5 - 15kg 0.5 – 5kg
C >1.5kg 0.5 - 1.5kg 0.02 - 0.5kg

When measuring hardness with HARTIP 3000+, the following has to be noticed: Despite the low mass of the
impact body and low impact energy, a relatively large impact force within short duration is generated when the
impact body hits the measuring surface.

Types of impact devices D/DC, D+15, DL, E G C

Max. impact force 900N 2500N 500N
No particular precautions are necessary for heavy-weight samples with compact shape.
Smaller and lighter samples or workpieces may yield or flex under this force, producing too-low L-values with
excessively large variation. Even with big or heavy workpieces, it is possible for thin-wall regions or thinner
protruding parts to yield upon impact. Depending on the frequency of the resilient yielding action, the measured
L-value may be abnormally low or high. Under many situation, potential problems can be checked in the following
manner:
a) Medium-weight samples and also heavier samples with protruding parts or thin walls should be placed on a
solid support in such a manner that they do not move or bend during the test impact.
b) Light-weight samples should be rigidly “coupled” with a non-yielding support such as a heavy base plate.
Clamping in a vice is of no value, since the samples become exposed to stress, and complete rigidity can never be
attained. Consequently, measured L-values would be too small and show excessive variations.

Samples with Curved Surfaces

Impact testers only work properly if the impact body has a certain position in the guiding tube at the moment of
impact. In the normal position when testing flat and convex-cylindrical samples (such as round samples), the
spherical test tip is located exactly at the end of the guiding tube.
However, when testing spherically or cylindrically shaped concave surfaces, the impact body remains further
within the guide tube or protrudes further therefore. Thus, with such types of curved surfaces, it should be
observed that the radius of curvature R is larger than the values indicated in the following Figure.
Curved surfaces should always be tested with the small support ring.

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Impact device types D/DC, D+15, C and E Rmin=30mm
Impact device type G Rmin=50mm
For impact devices D, DC, D+15, C and E, special support rings are available to accommodate smaller radii on
convex or concave surface.
Types of impact devices Support Ring Radius for Curved Surface (mm)
D/DC, D+15,C,E Standard support ring >60
Small support ring 60-30
C Standard support ring >100
Small support ring 100-50

6 Operation
6.1 Function of Key and operation diagram

6.1.1 Function of Key

Power Press it shortly: to switch the tester on.

Press and hold it: to switch the tester off.
Bluetooth Press it shortly: to enable Bluetooth function (Optional)

Lightness Press it shortly: to adjust the lightness

Data Review Press it shortly: to enter data review mode

Display Press it shortly: to switch measuring modes

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 Test Menu Press it shortly: to enter test menu

Upward Press it shortly: to move the cursor up

Increase Press it shortly: to increase current number
Downward Press it shortly: to move the cursor down.
Decrease Press it shortly: to decrease current number
Leftward Press it shortly: to move the cursor left

Rightward Press it shortly: to move the cursor right

Delete Press it shortly: to delete data

Back to measuring mode Press it shortly: to go back to measuring mode
Enter Press it shortly: to confirm.
Back to measuring mode Press it shortly: to go back to measuring mode

7 Operation Diagram

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7.1 Turn On/Off the Instrument

Press shortly to turn on the instrument, then the tester will enter measuring mode, Press and hold
to turn off the tester.

Press to switch different measuring modes.

7.2 Home Menu

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter home menu. Press or to select

different items. Press to enter. After adjustment, press to confirm. Press or to return
to Measuring screen.

7.3 Load Default

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter home menu. Press or to select Load

Default. Press to enter. Select “ON” and then press to load default setting. Press to go back

to Home menu, or press to return to Measuring screen.

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7.4 Calendar

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter home menu. Press or to select

Calendar. Press to enter. Select Time / Date / Format and press to adjust. Press to go back

to Home menu, or press to return to Measuring screen.

7.5 Information

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter home menu. Press or to select

Information. Press to show information page. Press to go back to Home menu, or press to
return to Measuring screen.

7.6 Test Menu

After starting, press to enter test menu. Press or to select the item. Press to enter

selected item. After adjustment, press to confirm. Press to go back to Test menu, or press to
return to Measuring screen.

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7.7 Probe Type

Press to enter test menu. Press or to select Probe type, then press to enter. Press

or to select suitable Probe type, press to confirm. You may select “D→DL→D15→G→C→E”

probe. Press to go back to Test menu, or press to return to Measuring screen.

Note: Please select D if you use DC probe.

7.8 Materials

Press to enter test menu. Press or to select Materials, then press to enter. Press

or to select suitable Material, there are 12 types of material, press to confirm selection. Press

to go back to Test menu, or press to return to Measuring screen.

Note: M1, M10, M12 are all steel, and the difference between them: the conversion of M1 Hardness Unit follows
the corresponding international standard; the conversion of M10 Hardness Unit follows the corresponding state
standard (forged steel); the conversion of M12 Hardness Unit follows the corresponding state standard (steel
rolling). There are some numerical differences between the three standards. The user should select the proper
one.

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7.9 Hardness Scale

Press to enter test menu. Press or to select Hardness Scales, then press to enter.

Press or to select suitable Hardness Scale, press to confirm selection. Press to go

back to Test menu, or press to return to Measuring screen.

7.10 Upper/Lower Limits

Press to enter test menu. Press or to select Limits, then press to enter. Press

to go back to Test menu, or press to return to Measuring screen.

 

Select “On” to enable pre-set Upper/Lower Limit, and display “ ” in Measure screen. After enabling, the Voice
Prompt is enabled by default. After overrun, prompt three sounds. If the measurement is above the Upper Limit,
“△” displays next to the readings. If the measurement is under the Lower Limit, “▽”displays next to the readings.
Select “Off” to disable Upper/Lower Limit prompt. Select “Upper” or “Lower” to adjust.
The Upper Limit must be higher than the Lower Limit, otherwise, the settings are invalid.

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The settings of Upper/Lower Limit will impact the statistics of the qualified rate. Any value overrun is deemed
as disqualified, otherwise, it is deemed as qualified.

7.11 Mean Time

Press to enter test menu. Press or to select Mean Time, then press to enter. Press

or to select suitable times, then press to confirm. Press to go back to Test menu, or

press to return to Measuring screen.

7.12 Calibration

Press to enter test menu. Press or to select Calibration, then press to enter. Select

“ON” to enable Calibration mode, then select “Adjust” to enter adjustment page. Press or to adjust

the value. After adjustment, press to confirm. Press to go back to Test menu, or press to
return to Measuring screen.

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  

 

On: To enable / disable the calibration.

Before calibration, please load factory default settings first (refer to 7.3 Load Default), then select calibration

menu, then adjust value according to the accuracy, finally press to accept changes. After Calibration is done,

the symbol will be displayed at the top line of the screen.

Note: before formal measuring using the instrument, check if the calibration is correct.
Note: if the calibration value is set to 0, the Calibration cannot be enabled.
Note: Calibration is only a temporary way to ensure measurement accuracy. It is not recommended conduct
calibration frequently to ensure accuracy of the instrument. For permanent calibration, please contact the
manufacturer.

7.13 Configuration Menu

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Configuration menu. Press or to

select different items. Press to enter. Press to go back to Configuration menu, or press to
return to Measuring screen.

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7.14 Bluetooth Device (Optional)

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Configuration menu. Press or to

select Bluetooth device. Press to enable / disable Bluetooth function. After selection, press or
to go back to Measuring screen.

7.15 RF port (Optional)

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Configuration menu. Press or to

select RF port, then press to enter. After selection, press to go back to Configuration menu, or press

to return to Measuring screen.

7.16 Auto. Printing

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Configuration menu. Press or to

select Auto. Printing. Press to enable / disable Auto. Printing. After selection, press or to go

back to Test menu, press to go back to Measuring screen.

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7.17 Battery Type

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Configuration menu. Press or to

select Battery Types then press to confirm. After selection, press to go back to Configuration menu,

press to go back to Measuring screen.

7.18 Sound

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Configuration menu. Press or to

select Sound then press to enable / disable sound indicator. After selection, press or to go

back to Test menu, press to go back to Measuring screen.

7.19 Database

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter database menu. Press or to select

different items. Press to confirm. Press to go back to Database menu, or press to return to
Measuring screen.

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7.20 Save every-test

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Database menu. Press or to select

Save every-test, then press to enable / disable this function. After selection, press or to go
back to Measuring screen.

7.21 View

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Database menu. Press or to select

View, then press to enter view page. After selection, press to go back to Database menu or press

to go back to Measuring screen.

7.22 Erase All

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Database menu. Press or to select

Erase All, then press to enter Erase all page. Press or to go back to Database menu.

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7.23 Export All

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Database menu. Press or to select

Export All, then press to enter Export all page. Press or to go back to Database menu.

7.24 Statistical analysis

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Database menu. Press or to select

Statistical analysis, then press to enter Statistical analysis page. Press or to go back to
Database menu.

Statistical analysis was used to analyses the test results of a batch of tested materials in order to find the
characteristics.
To perform statistics analysis, the data amount shall be 4 at least, otherwise, displaying “The data amount is less
than 4”.
For statistics analysis, the data type of the two groups shall be consistent for calculation, otherwise, displaying
“Data in FILE are different types”. Consistent data type covers the sensor, materials and unit.

FILE A: Group A
NUM: Data amount in current group

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D M1 HL: Probe, Materials, Hardness Unit
RAN (?): Range
AVE: Average value
STD (?): Standard Deviation
E95 (?): Mean 95% Confidence Intervals (Standard Deviation)
SKEW (?): Skewness
KUPT: Kurtosis
S95H (?): Standard Deviation, 95% Confidence Intervals Upper Limit, S95L: Standard Deviation 95% Confidence
Intervals Lower Limit
Uniform-DIST.: Not refuse (95%) (?): Uniform distribution: Not refuse (95%)
Normal or Uniform: Not refuse (95%): normal distribution or uniform distribution: Not refuse (95%)
Normal-DIST.: Not refuse (95%): normal distribution: Not refuse (95%)
Neither Uniform nor Normal DIST: Neither normal distribution nor uniform distribution.

7.25 Language Menu

Press to enter test menu and then press to enter Language menu. Press or to select

different languages. Press to confirm. Press or to return to Measuring screen.

7.26 Measuring Procedure

7.26.1 Turn on the tester

Press shortly to turn on the instrument, then the tester will enter measuring mode, Press and hold
to turn off the tester. Before turning on the tester, please make sure to put suitable batteries and connect probe
well.
Measuring with cable probe

Loading: Press down the loading tube to lock the impact

body inside the impact device.

Placing: Place and press the support ring beneath the impact
device on the surface of work-piece under test. Distance
between two test points should be no less than 3mm.

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 Starting: Press the button on top of the impact device to
release the locked impact body to complete the
measurement.

When one measurement is finished, the measured hardness value and related parameters will show on LCD.
During the testing process, the probe, work-piece and body must be stable.
7.26.2 Measuring with wireless probe (Optional)
Loading the wireless probe

Hold the impact device with left hand while push the loading tube with right hand toward to the end. Then loose
the force and let the loading tube back to original position.
Release

Place the impact device against the object to be measured. Then press the release button on top of the impact
device with finger of right hand. The measuring value will be displayed on LCD.

When the tester is switched on, the tester will enter into measuring mode, and the wireless probe will start
working after loading.

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

8.1 Maintenance of Impact Devices

Impact devices do not require any particular care other than periodic cleaning of the impact body and the guiding
tube after performing approximately 1000-2000 tests. During cleaning, the following procedures should be
observed:
Unscrew support ring and remove impact body from the guiding tube.
Remove any dirt and metallic dust from the impact body and the spherical test tip.
Clean the guiding tube with the special brush provided.
Do not apply oil to any parts of the impact device.
8.1.1 Change Battery
Batteries can be changed at any time. When AA alkaline batteries are used, please take the batteries out from
battery compartment if the tester is not be used for a long time.

8.2 Introduction of PC software

Data communication software is designed for reading and processing the data of hardness tester. It can read the
data from the memory of hardness tester, export the data to the computer and print the data from the computer
printer.
System requirement: A PC with USB port
Windows 8 / Windows 10
8.2.1 Connect PC and hardness tester

Connect PC and hardness tester by a PC connection cable, switch on the tester, then press  

to select “RS232 Protocol”, then press to enter RS232 page. Select “COMPUTER” and press
to enable PC connection.
8.2.2 Driver installation
Computer will prompt "Found new hardware" while the hardness tester is connected to the computer first time,
please install the driver located in X:\Drivers folder. (X: means CDROM drive letter).
8.2.3 Software Installation
Double click “setup.exe" to install the PC software. Please follow the installation wizard to finish it.
8.2.4 Start PC software
After the data communication software is installed, a shortcut will be created on the desktop automatically.
Double click the shortcut to run the program.

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The main interface of the software is a standard windows form, containing the title bar, menu bar and toolbar.
Please note: After running the software, click the "Connect" from the toolbar to create connection between
PC and tester. If it is connected by 2.4G/Bluetooth, please click “Is Wireless” option in the right Summary
Bar first, then click “Connect” button to connect wireless connection. Bluetooth pairing code is 1234.

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9 Optional Accessories

Support Rings for Impact Device D

Part designation and dimensions: Suitable for the following test surfaces

D6 Φ 19.5×5.5mm R≥60mm plane

cylindrical
hollow-cylindrical
spherical
hollow-spherical
D6a Φ 13.5×5.5mm R≥30mm plane
cylindrical
hollow -cylindrical
spherical
hollow-spherical
Z 10-15 20×20×7.5mm R 10mm-15mm cylindrical
Z 14.5-30 20×20×6.5mm R 14.5mm-30mm
Z 25-50 20×20×6.5mm R 25mm-50mm
R<10mm not possible
R≥30mm D6/D6a

HZ 11-13 20×18×5mm R 11mm-13mm hollow-cylindrical

HZ 12.5-17 20×20×5mm R 12.5mm-17mm
HZ 16.5-30 20×20×5mm R 16.5mm-30mm
R<11mm not possible
R≥30mm D6a

K 10-15 Φ 20×7.7mm R 10mm-13mm spherical

K 14.5-30 Φ 20×6.7mm R 14.5mm-30mm
R<10mm not possible
R≥30mm D6/D6a

HK 11-13 Φ 17×5mm R 11mm-13mm hollow-spherical

HK 12.5-17 Φ 18×5mm R 12.5mm-17mm
HK 16.5-30 Φ 20×5mm R 16.5mm-30mm
R<11mm not possible
R≥30mm D6a
UN Φ 52×20×16mm

9.1.1 Micro printer

9.1.1.1 Power on
Press the power switch (left button) and hold down for 3 seconds, then the power is on. The status indicator
flashes.

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9.1.1.2 Power off
Press the power switch (left button) and hold down for 3 seconds, then the power is off. The status indicator light
turns off.
9.1.1.3 Feeding Paper
Press the paper feed button (right button), the printer start feeding paper. If release the button, then stop feeding
paper.
9.1.1.4 Self-test
In the power-off state, press the paper feed button (right panel), do not release, and then power on. The printer
will print self-test
9.1.1.5 Working Status Indication
Printer head overheating, lacking paper, roll cover open: work status indicator flashes, the flashing period is 4
seconds (bright for 2 seconds)
Communication Status Indicator: When the printer is in stand-by station, the working status indicator light
period is 4 seconds (bright for 50 milliseconds).
9.1.1.6 Power Status Indication
In the printer working process, the remaining capacity is more than 50%, three-color power indicator, green
light keep bright; when the battery power 50% ~ 30%, three-color power indicator, the yellow light keep bright;
when the battery is less than 30%, three-color power indicator, the red light keep bright; When the battery power
is too low to support normal printing, the printer will automatically shut down
In the process of charging, the charger-color indicator light shows red. When charging is completed, three-color
indicator light turns green.
9.1.1.7 Precautions
Operate the printer correctly; avoid any damage to the printer;
If jams occur, be sure to power off and wait for 10 seconds until the head is cooled down. Then remove the paper
jam;
Do not place this product in wet or dusty environments; no pressing, stack forbidden;
Only use qualified paper roll (with axis);
Do not use paper roll with the end adhesive to the axis, otherwise the printer cannot measure the paper roll end
correctly, or cause damage to the printer. Do not print data for long time

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