DeFelsko PosiTector User manual

Instruction Manual v.1.2

Shore Hardness Durometer

Do not place the indentor on hard materials such

as steel or glass. Doing so may damage the indentor and cause the

probe to read out of tolerance. Replace the rubber cap to protect the

indentor and presser foot when not in use.

Damage to the indentor caused by measuring on hard materials is

not covered by DeFelsko’s warranty.

Introduction

The PosiTector Shore Hardness Durometer (SHD) is a hand-held

electronic instrument that measures the indentation hardness of

non-metallic materials. It consists of a PosiTector body (Standard or

Advanced) and an interchangeable probe (SHD-A or SHD-D).

This Quick Guide summarizes the basic functions of the gage.

Download the full instruction manual at www.defelsko.com/manuals

Quick Start

The PosiTector SHD powers-up when the center navigation

button is pressed. To preserve battery life, the Gage powers

down after approximately 5 minutes of no activity. All settings are

retained.

1. Remove the protective rubber cap from the probe.

2. Power-up the Gage by pressing the center navigation button .

Ensure the probe indentor (pg. 2) is not in contact with any

surface.

3. easure

a) Press the probe down onto the material to be measured until the

presser foot is in full, flat contact with the surface. HOLD STEADY

against the surface.

b) The Gage will emit a single BEEP and display a ▼ symbol

indicating a reading is being taken. The test timer will begin

counting down (see Test Time, pg. 5). When the timer reaches 0s,

the Gage will BEEP twice and display the measurement value.

4. Lift the probe from the surface between readings.

I PORTANT:

Verify accuracy (pg. 3) on test blocks at the beginning and the

end of each shift, or if the gage is dropped or suspected of giving

erroneous readings.

Probes

When powered-up, the PosiTector automatically determines which

probe is attached and does a self-check.

To disconnect a probe from a body, slide the plastic probe

connector horizontally (in the direction of the arrow) away

from the body. Reverse these steps to attach a different

probe. It is not necessary to power-down the Gage when

switching probes.

The PosiTector gage body accepts a wide variety of

probe types including magnetic, eddy-current and ultrasonic

coating thickness, surface profile, environmental, hardness,

salt contamination and ultrasonic wall thickness probes.

See www.defelsko.com/probes

The PosiTector SHD probe consists of

an indentor, calibrated spring and a

presser foot.

Two probe models are available for

measuring on a variety of materials:

PosiTector SHD-A (Shore A)

soft rubber, elastomers, neoprene, silicone, etc.

PosiTector SHD-D (Shore D)

hard rubber, epoxies, hard plastics, PVC, acrylic, etc.

To navigate, use the Up and Down buttons to scroll vertically and

to SELECT.

Press the (+) button to switch

pages in a multipage menu.

Press the (-) button to return to

the previous menu or page.

Select Exit to exit from any menu.

Menu Operation

Gage functions are menu controlled. To access the enu, power-up

the gage, then press the center navigation button.

Calibration, Verification and Adjustment

Three steps ensure best accuracy…

1. Calibration - typically performed by the manufacturer. All probes

include a Certificate of Calibration.

2. Verification of Accuracy - typically performed by the user on

known reference standards such as the included test block.

3. Adjustment - to a known hardness

Calibration

Calibration is the high-level, controlled and documented process of

measuring traceable calibration standards over the full operating

range of the probe, and verifying that the results are within the stated

accuracy of the probe. Calibrations are performed by the

manufacturer, their authorized agent, or by an accredited calibration

laboratory in a controlled environment using a documented process.

Verification

Verification is an accuracy check performed by the user on known

reference standards. A successful verification requires the Gage to

read within the combined accuracy of the probe and the test blocks.

Instrument operation may be verified with the included test block.

Place the test block on a flat, hard surface and take three to five

readings. The measurement points should be at least 6mm (0.24”)

apart. If the average of those readings is outside than the combined

accuracy of the test block and gage, the gage may require service.

Some causes for the gage to not read properly are the indentor

being damaged, incorrect pressure being applied to the test block or

temperatures beyond normal conditions.

Verify accuracy at the beginning and the end of each work shift.

During the work shift, if the Gage is dropped or suspected of giving

erroneous readings, its accuracy should be re-verified.

Adjustment

Adjustment, or Calibration Adjustment, is the act of aligning the

Gage’s readings to match that of a known reference in order to

improve accuracy of a gage on a specific material. (see 1 Pt Adjust,

pg. 4)

eset (menu reset) restores factory settings and returns the

Gage to a known condition. The following occurs:

- All batches, stored measurements, batch names and screen

captures are erased.

- Calibration adjustments are returned to factory settings.

- enu settings are returned to the following:

eset

Memory = OFF

Auto Sub-Batch = OFF

Statistics = OFF

Hi Lo Alarm = OFF

Hi es = OFF

Bluetooth & Stream = OFF

WiFi & Access Point = OFF

Auto Ignore 20/90 = OFF

Auto Dim = ON

Setup Menu

Cal eset

Restores the gage back to factory calibration and range settings.

The icon will appear on the display.

Cal Settings Menu

Adjusts the Gage to a known material hardness.

Step 1: Select 1 Pt Adjust from the Cal Settings menu.

Step 2: Press the (+) button to select the number of readings to

be used to obtain an average, typically 3 to 10 readings. The

greater the variation between readings, the more readings should

be taken to obtain an average.

Step 3: Repeatedly measure the known hardness sample using

the on-screen green arrows as a guide. After the final reading,

the Gage will calculate and display an average measurement

value of all readings taken on the sample. If the expected

hardness value is not obtained (within tolerance), adjust the

displayed value up (+) or down (-) to the known hardness value

and press to enter the value.

1 Pt Adjust

Perform a more thorough Hard eset as follows:

Power down the Gage and wait 5 seconds.1

Simultaneously press and hold the (+) and center2

buttons until the eset symbol appears.

This returns the Gage to a known, “out-of-the-box” condition.

It performs the same function as a menu eset with the addition of:

Date, Time and WiFi settings are not affected by either eset.

Bluetooth Smart = OFF

Test Time = 1 second

Sound = ON

Backlight = Normal

Flip Display = Normal

Auto Sync .net = ON

USB Drive= ON

Language = English

Battery Type = Alkaline

- Bluetooth Pairing info is cleared.

- enu settings are returned to the following status:

NOTE:

Auto Ign. 20/90

Test Time

The PosiTector SHD has an on-screen timer to measure the

hardness of a material after a given period of time as defined by

international standards, typically 1, 3 or 15 seconds.

Use the (-) and (+) buttons to adjust the test duration. When

taking a reading, the timer starts automatically once the presser

foot is on the surface and the ▼ symbol appears on the display.

According to most international standards, readings below 20

and above 90 are not considered reliable. When enabled,

measurement results outside 20/90 will emit a low tone and will

not be included in Memory or Statistics.

If values above 90 Shore A are measured, the

PosiTector SHD-D probe should be used. If values below 20

Shore D are measured, use the PosiTector SHD-A probe.

NOTE:

(Auto Ignore)

Advanced models store 100,000 readings in up to 1,000

batches. “New Batch” closes any currently opened batch and

creates a new batch name using the lowest available number.

New batch names are date-stamped when they are created.

The PosiTector has internal memory storage for recording

measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed on-

screen or accessed via computers, tablets and smart phones. All

stored measurements are date and time-stamped.

Standard models store up to 250 readings in one batch.

Memory Management

Selects the type of batteries used in the Gage from a choice of

“Alkaline”, “Lithium” or “Ni H” (nickel-metal hydride rechargeable).

If “Ni H” is selected, the Gage will trickle charge the batteries while

connected via USB to a PC or optional AC power supply (USBAC).

The battery state indicator symbol is calibrated for the selected

battery type. No damage will occur if the battery type used in the

Gage does not match the selected battery type.

Battery Type

Statistics Mode

A statistical summary will appear on the display. Remove the

last reading by pressing the (-) button. Press (+) to clear

statistics.

Statistics

HiLo Alarm

Allows Gage to visibly and audibly alert the user when readings

exceed user-specified limits.

The symbol appears when the Gage is set to store measurement

data.

Average

aximum Value

Standard Deviation

inimum Value

Accessing Stored Measurement Data

DeFelsko offers the following free solutions for viewing, analyzing

and reporting data:

PosiSoft USB Drive - Connect the Gage to a PC/ ac using the

supplied USB cable. View and print readings and graphs using

universal PC/ ac web browsers or file explorers. No software or

internet connection required. USB Drive must be selected in the

Gage’s “Connect > USB” menu (pg. 8).

PosiSoft Desktop - Powerful desktop software (PC/ ac) for

downloading, viewing, printing and storing measurement data.

Includes a customizable, templated PDF Report Generator. No

internet connection required.

PosiSoft.net - Web-based application offering secure, centralized

storage of measurement data. Access your data from any web-

connected device.

PosiTector App - (Advanced models only, serial numbers 784000+)

App for compatible iOS and Android smart devices. Permits users

to create, save and share professional PDF reports. Add images

and notes using the smart device’s camera and keyboard.

For more information on our PosiSoft solutions, see:

www.defelsko.com/posisoft

Screen Capture

Press both the (-) and (+) buttons at any time to capture and save

an image copy of the current display. The last 10 screen captures

are stored in memory and can be accessed when connected to a

computer (see PosiSoft USB Drive).

This option will automatically create a new sub-batch after the

required number of readings are stored in the current sub-batch.

Use the (-) and (+) buttons to set the number of readings to store

in each sub-batch, then select New to open the first sub-batch.

Auto Sub-Batch (Advanced models only)

The above WiFi, USB and Bluetooth menus contain a

Sync .net Now option. When selected, the Gage immediately

synchronizes stored measurement data via its respective

communication method (internet connection required). Alternatively,

select Auto Sync .net from within the USB connect menu to

automatically synchroniz e upon connection to a PC. Additional

measurements added to memory while connected are synchronized

only when the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected, or when

the Sync .net Now option is selected. WiFi connected gages

automatically attempt synchronization upon power-up.

Sync .net Now

Connect Menu

When USB Drive is checked , the PosiTector gage uses a

USB mass storage device class which provides users with a

simple interface to retrieve stored data in a manner similar to

USB flash drives, digital cameras and digital audio players.

USB Drive is also required to import stored measurements into

PosiSoft Desktop software.

When connected, power is supplied through the USB

cable. The batteries are not used and the body will not

automatically power down. If rechargeable (Ni H) batteries are

installed, the instrument will trickle charge the batteries.

Allows individual readings to be sent to a computer, printer or

compatible device as they are taken using Bluetooth wireless

technology. See www.defelsko.com/bluetooth

Bluetooth (Advanced models only)

Allows connection to your local wireless network or mobile hot

spot. Ideal for using your network’s internet connection for

synchronizing stored measurements with PosiSoft.net (pg. 7).

See www.defelsko.com/wifi

WiFi (Advanced models only)

NOTE:

USB

When enabled and connected to a computer, the PosiTector will be

recognized as a Keyboard. Readings are sent to the computer as

they are taken, emulating keystrokes, followed by a carriage return.

Keyboard

(Advanced models only,

serial numbers 784000 and greater)

Table of contents

Languages:

Other DeFelsko Measuring Instrument manuals

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector6000 User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko POSITECTOR SMARTLINK User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector 200 User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector UTG User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko DF-SPG3-E User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTest DFT User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector DPM Service manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector UTG User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTest AT 50 mm C1583 Kit Installation and operating instructions

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector 200 User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector SPG User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector BHI User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector SPG User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector GLS User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector SPG User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector UTG User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTest CMM User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector 200 Service manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector SST User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 User manual

DeFelsko

DeFelsko PosiTector DPM User manual

Popular Measuring Instrument manuals by other brands

Suaoki

Suaoki D40 user manual

Elster

Elster BK-G1.6 operating instructions

Endress+Hauser

Endress+Hauser Deltabar FMD71 technical information

Duratool

Duratool D03128 manual

Vega

Vega VEGAPULS 65 Quick setup guide

Tonghui

Tonghui TH2618B Operation manual

Tenmars

Tenmars TM-801 user manual

MSR

MSR 145 user manual

TPS

TPS WP-82 manual

ELMETRON

ELMETRON CP-511 user manual

PCB Piezotronics

PCB Piezotronics 003C30 Installation and operating manual

Tenma

Tenma 72-10465 manual

Endress+Hauser

Endress+Hauser Proline Promag 50 Brief operating instructions

Siemens

Siemens SITRANS F Coriolis FCT030 Function manual

KLINGER

KLINGER CMF V Series instruction manual

EXFO

EXFO FTB-2 Notice

Keysight

Keysight M8290A Getting started guide

ADTEK

ADTEK MW-5 operating manual