Krautkramer DynaPOCKET Issue 03, 04/2005 1-3
About this manual Introduction
1.2 About this manual
In the following section you will learn how to use this
manual. Please read through these instructions care-
fully carefully to operate all functions of the
DynaPOCKET quickly and reliably.
This will enable you to take full advantage of the
instrument’s capabilities. Also, you will avoid any incor-
rect test results due to malfunctions or operating er-
rors. Such incorrect test results may cause personal
injuries or material damages.
Important information
Even if you should be familiar with hardness testing
methods, please review the information in the chapters
1.4, 1.5 and 7.
In chapter 1.4, you will find important limitations and
prerequisites for hardness testing in general (training,
knowledge of the specific technical test requirements
and limits, choice of the appropriate test equipment).
In chapter 1.5, you will find complete information about
hardness testing using the DynaPOCKET that must
always be followed to ensure correct measurement
results.
Chapter 7 describes the rebound hardness testing
method.