DeFelsko POSITECTOR SMARTLINK User manual
Instruction Manual v. 1.0 - AndroidTM
with PosiTector
RTR-H
probe
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Why is Measurement Important? ........................... 2
Press-O-Film Replica Tape .................................... 2
Quick Start ................................................................... 2
PosiTector App ............................................................. 3
Connect PosiTector App to PosiTector probe ........ 4
User Interface ........................................................ 4
PosiTector SmartLink ................................................... 6
Connect a Probe .................................................... 7
Power-up/Power-down ........................................... 8
Tri-Color LED Button .............................................. 8
PosiTector RTR-H Probe ............................................. 8
Factory Calibration ................................................. 8
Certification ............................................................ 9
How To Measure .......................................................... 9
Prepare the test surface ......................................... 9
Burnish the replica tape ......................................... 9
Prepare the probe .................................................. 10
Measure ................................................................. 10
Calibration and Verification of Accuracy ...................... 11
Menu Operation ........................................................... 12
Cal Settings Menu ....................................................... 13
Zero ........................................................................ 13
Reset Current Cal .................................................. 13
Tape Grade ............................................................ 13
Linearize mode ...................................................... 14
Memory Menu .............................................................. 15
New Batch .............................................................. 15
Batch Summary View ........................................ 16
Tool Bar .............................................................. 16
Delete/Ignore Reading .................................. 17
Add New Batch .............................................. 17
Add Photo ...................................................... 18
Add Image Annotaion .................................... 18
Add Notes ...................................................... 19
Share Batch .................................................. 19
Report ................................................................ 19
Export ................................................................ 19
Batch Readings View ........................................ 20
Batch Chart View ............................................... 20
Open ...................................................................... 21
Close ...................................................................... 21
Delete ..................................................................... 22
Batch Report Configuration ................................... 22
Batch Report .......................................................... 23
Statistics Menu ............................................................. 23
Clear ....................................................................... 23
Setup Menu ................................................................. 24
SmartLink Info ........................................................ 24
Change Units ......................................................... 24
SmartLink Lock ...................................................... 24
Reset (Menu Reset / LED Button Reset) ............... 25
Warranty ...................................................................... 26
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Introduction
Introduction
PosiTector RTR Replica Tape Reader probes measure burnished
Testex Press-O-Film replica tape to produce peak-to-valley surface
profile height measurements. This instruction manual specifically
covers use with PosiTector SmartLink.
The PosiTector SmartLink and free mobile app allow you to wirelessly
connect a wide selection of PosiTector probes to your smart device.
Take full advantage of your device's keyboard, microphone, camera,
internet data connection, etc. to simplify and enhance your
measurement inspection process.
(PosiTector SmartLink with PosiTector 6000 probe shown)
The PosiTector SmartLink measurement solution consists of a
PosiTector App, PosiTector SmartLink device and compatible
PosiTector probe. In addition to the PosiTector RTR-H, compatible
probes include the PosiTector SPG (surface profile),
6000 (coating thickness) and DPM (environmental conditions).
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Why is Measurement Important?
Steel is often abrasive blast cleaned or otherwise roughened prior
to painting. The peak-to-valley height of the resultant surface
profile is an important factor in the performance of applied
protective coatings.
Low profile may reduce coating bond strength (adhesion). Too high
and the peaks may receive insufficient coverage and possibly rust
prematurely. The costly application of more coating may be
required if the profile is too high.
For these reasons, surface profile should be measured prior to
coating application to ensure that it meets contract specifications.
Press-O-Film Replica Tape
Press-O-Film provides a simple way to obtain an impression of a
surface for analysis. It consists of a layer of crushable plastic micro
foam affixed to a 50.8 um (2 mil) incompressible polyester film.
When compressed against a roughened surface, the foam
collapses and acquires an accurate impression, or reverse replica,
of the surface. It is available in a number of grades to
accommodate measurements in different profile ranges.
Placing the compressed tape (replica) into the PosiTector RTR-H
probe gives a measure of the average maximum peak-to-valley
height of the surface roughness profile. The polyester substrate is
automatically subracted from all measurements.
Quick Start
Quick Start
The PosiTector SmartLink powers-up when the LED button is
pressed. To preserve battery life, the PosiTector SmartLink
powers-down after 5 minutes of no activity. Alternatively, press and
hold the LED button until it turns red and shuts off (approximately
5 seconds).
All probe settings and calibration adjustments are retained within
the PosiTector SmartLink, stored measurement data is retained
within the smart device (cell phone, tablet).
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Measure
To ensure best accuracy, the probe should be zeroed before each
use. It is therefore a good idea to clean the probe regularly with the
included cleaning card. Cleaning is best performed when the
PosiTector SmartLink is powered down.
Clean the probe with the include cleaning card1
Wirelessly connect the PosiTector probe to the smart device2
using the PosiTector App
Zero the probe (pg 13)3
Measure the included check shim to verify accuracy (pg 10)4
Measure the burnished replica tape (pg 10)5
See How to Measure (pg 9) for more detailed measuring
instructions.
PosiTector App
PosiTector App
The PosiTector App connects a PosiTector SmartLink to your Smart
device enabling you to use PosiTector 6000, DPM, SPG or RTR-H
probes on your device without the need for a conventional gage body.
Screen fonts, brightness and displayed language are inherited from
your smart device settings. Currently, the PosiTector App has language
support for English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Korean.
Screen orientation is fixed to portrait only, rotation to landscape is not
supported.
Stored batch readings, images and notes are all stored in the
PosiTector App (on your smart device). The number of stored batch
readings is only limited by the memory available on your smart device.
If the application is removed or a Menu Reset (pg 25) is performed, all
stored measurements and associated data is permanently erased.
Power-up the PosiTector SmartLink and connected RTR-H probe1
by pressing the LED button. The button will blink blue.
Select the PosiTector SmartLink App icon on your smart device.2
Select Continue. A list of available PosiTector probes (listed by3
connected probe type and serial number) will be displayed.
Select the desired PosiTector SmartLink to connect. The LED
button on the PosiTector SmartLink will illuminate solid blue
when successfully connected.
The probe model and serial number is engraved on the
backside of the plastic probe connector (i.e. RTR-H 236323).
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The user interface was designed to combine the proven simplicity of
PosiTector gages and the advanced functionality of a smart device's
features including touch, swipe, keyboard, camera and more. The
interface will be instantly recognizable to those familiar with PosiTector
instruments.
User Interface
User Interface
Wirelessly Connecting the PosiTector App
Wirelessly Connecting the PosiTector App
to the PosiTector
to the PosiTector RTR-H
RTR-H probe
probe
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Main Navigation Bar
The Main Navigation section is dynamic and may change from one
screen to another.
In the above example, Search and Menu navigation options are
available.
Search returns back to the list of available PosiTector SmartLink
devices. Menu accesses the Main Menu.
SmartLink Status Bar
Displays information about the connected PosiTector SmartLink and
associated probe.
The example above indicates that the PosiTector SmartLink battery
status is full and connected to a PosiTector RTR-H probe (serial
number: 236623).
Measurement Area
Displays measurement related information. In the measurement screen
below a reading of 70 microns has been taken in Linearize mode (HL)
using X-Coarse replica tape. The probe was Zeroed as recommended
best practice.
The measurement area will change depending on the connected probe
type and selected modes.
The PosiTector SmartLink acts as a relay between the PosiTector
probe and PosiTector App using wireless Bluetooth Smart
(BLE Bluetooth Low Energy). No pairing required! Auto-pairing
Bluetooth connection works up to 10 m (30 feet) away.
Information specific to currently selected modes and user
calibration adjustments (specific to each probe) are retained within
the PosiTector SmartLink. This allows for seamless switching
between smart devices (phone and tablet).
Measurement data is not stored within the PosiTector
SmartLink. All measurement data (readings, images, notes) is
stored within the PosiTector App on your smart device.
PosiTector
PosiTector SmartLink
SmartLink
NOTE:
Modes Icons and Units
Displays icons for active modes (such as the disk icon X for Memory
mode, pg 15), current calibration adjustment type ( X Factory), and
measurement units (microns).
Carousel
The carousel is displayed when more than a single view (screen) is
present. The number of dots represent the number of available views.
Swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to switch between
views.
Tip:Some views contain interactive areas. For this reason we
recommend swiping horizontally across the Mode Icons and Units bar.
Tool Bar
Displays available
actions applicable to
current operating modes
(i.e. Memory (pg 15),
Statistics (pg 23), etc.)
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7
Connect a Probe
To connect a probe, slide the plastic probe connector in the direction
of the arrow (shown above) until it locks in place. Reverse for
detaching the probe.
The PosiTector App features probe hot-swap. During the
measurement process, probes can be interchanged without the need
to go back to the Search screen. Simply swap probes (PosiTector
SmartLink will power-down) and then power-up the PosiTector
SmartLink. The PosiTector App will automatically recognize the probe
and be ready to measure.
NOTE:
When powered-up, the PosiTector SmartLink automatically determines
what type of probe is attached and does a self-check. The probe type,
model and serial number are displayed when found within the app's
Search screen.
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