1 SETUP AND BASIC OPERATION
1.1 Introduction
Welcome to the Newage® Instruments Computer-Assisted Measurement System Program, a Windows™-based image
acquisition and measurement software for B.O.S.S.
®
(Brinell Optical scanning System).
This software was developed to
enhance the capabilities of your hardness testers by allowing you to automate the measurement of test impressions, reduce
operator influence on test
results, and transfer test results directly to a PC for real time, on-screen data management.
It is assumed that the operator has a basic understanding of Windows.
If you are unfamiliar with how to use a PC, please
refer to your Windows manual for instructions.
The B.O.S.S. computer program is file based.
All setup parameters
(such as hardness scale, tolerance limits, part information, etc.) are saved
with the individual file they are associated with.
1.2 What’s Included
Standard
The
complete
package
consists
of
:
1
-
Brinell
scan
head
(see
detail
at
right)
(regular
"Lab
Boss",
or
small
nose
"Lab
Small")
1 - CD or flash drive with BOSS software and drivers
1 - Operation Manual
"Lab
Boss"
style
"Lab Small" style
without
removable
base
"Lab Small" style
with removable
base
1.3 System Requirements
Computer:
Windows 7, Windows 10 or Windows 11 and (2)USB-2 ports, Is PC only has one port a bus will be needed to have 2 USB
ports available just for installation.
1.4 Principles of Operation
The B.O.S.S. System uses a scanning head attached to a computer to measure Brinell impression widths.
The
B.O.S.S.- System is for accurate impression measurement, and data storage/printing only.
It does not perform any
tests by itself.
Operation of the hardness tester remains as described in it’s own operation manual.
Please refer to it
for tester setup and operation.
The B.O.S.S. can be used in either manual or automatic mode.
The Brinell impression is measured in both axes and the
value averaged and converted to a hardness value.
The accuracy is affected by the surface condition of the test
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