Branson Krautkramer MIC 10 - User Manual

Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 1
1.1 Krautkrämer MIC 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 2
1.2 Information on these instructions. . . 1- 3
1.3 The layout and presentation of
these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 5
1.4 Conditions for hardness testing . . . 1- 6
Training of the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 6
Test requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 7
Selection of a suitable test setup . . . . . 1- 7
1.5 Important notes on MIC 10. . . . . . . . . 1- 7
New display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 7
Test material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 8
UCI method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 8
Conversion of hardness values . . . . . . 1- 9
Protection against moisture . . . . . . . . . 1- 9
2 Scope of delivery and accessories 2- 1
2.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 3
2.2 Required accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 4
2.3 Recommended accessories. . . . . . . . 2- 7
3 Preparations for operation . . . . . . 3- 1
3.1 Battery supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
The use of batteries or accumulators . 3- 2
Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01 0-1
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 1
1.1 Krautkrämer MIC 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 2
1.2 Information on these instructions. . . 1- 3
1.3 The layout and presentation of
these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 5
1.4 Conditions for hardness testing . . . 1- 6
Training of the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 6
Test requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 7
Selection of a suitable test setup . . . . . 1- 7
1.5 Important notes on MIC 10. . . . . . . . . 1- 7
New display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 7
Test material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 8
UCI method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 8
Conversion of hardness values . . . . . . 1- 9
Protection against moisture . . . . . . . . . 1- 9
2 Scope of delivery and accessories 2- 1
2.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 3
2.2 Required accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 4
2.3 Recommended accessories. . . . . . . . 2- 7
3 Preparations for operation . . . . . . 3- 1
3.1 Battery supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
The use of batteries or accumulators . 3- 2
Krautkrämer MIC 10 Issue 08, 08/01 0-1

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Krautkrämer MIC 10

Overview of the MIC 10 hardness tester and its suitability for different materials.

1.4 Conditions for hardness testing

2 Scope of delivery and accessories

2.1 Scope of delivery

Lists the specific items included in the MIC 10 delivery package.

2.2 Required accessories

3 Preparations for operation

3.1 Battery supply

Explains how to check and provide the necessary battery power for the MIC 10 to operate.

3.2 Connection of hand-held probes

Guides on connecting the probe cable and attachments to the MIC 10 instrument.

4 Basics of operation

4.1 Display

4.2 Keys

4.3 Operation concept

4.4 Handling the probe

Details the correct procedure for handling the probe to ensure reliable measurement readings.

5 Operation

5.1 Hardness measurement

Instructs on performing hardness measurements and carrying out necessary adjustments on the MIC 10.

5.2 Data storage (only MIC 10 DL)

Explains how to store, view, and manage measurement values and settings using the MIC 10 DL.

6 Configuration

Basic procedure

Switching off the Data Logger (only MIC 10 DL)

7 Documentation (only MIC 10 DL)

7.1 Printing data

Details the process of printing stored adjustment and measurement data from the MIC 10 DL.

7.2 Data transfer with the user program UltraDOC

Explains how to transfer data to a PC and remotely control the MIC 10 using UltraDOC software.

8 Care and maintenance

8.1 Care

8.2 Maintenance

9 Function check and troubleshooting

9.1 Check function

9.2 Troubleshooting

Lists common error codes, their causes, and remedies for the MIC 10.

11 Interface and peripherals (only MIC 10 DL)

11.1 Interface RS 232

11.2 Data transfer with a printer

11.3 Data transfer with a PC

Branson Krautkramer MIC 10 Specifications

General

Display	LCD
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Weight	Approx. 1.5 kg
Pulse Width	Adjustable
Output Impedance	50 Ohms
Power Source	Battery
Power Supply	Battery or AC adapter