Metronics Quadra-Chek 200 - Getting Started and Safety Reminders

Chapter 3 Operation
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Getting Started
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before operating the
QC200. To complete the tasks described in this chapter, users must understand
the inspection process, the measuring device used, and the controls, indicators,
and information presented on the QC200 display.
NOTENOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE
Operators are required to understand part fixturing and probingOperators are required to understand part fixturing and probing
Operators are required to understand part fixturing and probingOperators are required to understand part fixturing and probing
Operators are required to understand part fixturing and probing
techniques that apply to the measuring device connected to thetechniques that apply to the measuring device connected to the
techniques that apply to the measuring device connected to thetechniques that apply to the measuring device connected to the
techniques that apply to the measuring device connected to the
QC200.QC200.
QC200.QC200.
QC200.
Safety Reminders
Location and mountingLocation and mounting
Location and mountingLocation and mounting
Location and mounting
Mount the QC200 on a stable surface. If it falls, serious damage or injury can
result.
Power cord and plug
Do not locate the power cord where it can be walked on or create a tripping
hazard. Connect the 3-wire power plug to a 3-wire grounded outlet only. Do
not attempt to adapt or remove the 3rd ground wire to fit the plug in 2-wire
electrical outlet. Modifying or overriding these features creates a safety hazard
and should not be permitted.
Power surge suppressor
Use a high-quality power surge suppressor to limit the amplitude of potentially
damaging power line transients caused by electrical machinery or lightning. The
surge suppressor found on inexpensive power strips is insufficient to protect the
QC200 from damage.
Liquids
Do not spill or splash liquids on the QC200 enclosure.
Checking connections
Perform routine inspections on all connections to the digital readout system.
Keep connections clean and tight. Locate cables away from moving objects. Do
not create tripping hazards with the power cords and connection cables.
Use shielded cables to connect to the parallel and serial (RS-232) output ports.
Make certain cables are properly terminated and firmly connected on both ends.
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
Never connect the power cable to the QC200 with the powerNever connect the power cable to the QC200 with the power
Never connect the power cable to the QC200 with the powerNever connect the power cable to the QC200 with the power
Never connect the power cable to the QC200 with the power
switch in the ON position. Optical edge detector cables may beswitch in the ON position. Optical edge detector cables may be
switch in the ON position. Optical edge detector cables may beswitch in the ON position. Optical edge detector cables may be
switch in the ON position. Optical edge detector cables may be
connected or disconnected without placing the switch in theconnected or disconnected without placing the switch in the
connected or disconnected without placing the switch in theconnected or disconnected without placing the switch in the
connected or disconnected without placing the switch in the
OFF position.OFF position.
OFF position.OFF position.
OFF position.