DeFelsko PosiTector SHD Manuale utente
Shore Hardness Durometer
Instruction Manual
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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
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).
1. Remove the protective rubber cap from the probe.
2. Power-up Gage by pressing the center navigation button .
Ensure the probe indentor (pg. 3) is not in contact with any
surface.
3. To take a measurement:
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. 6). 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.
Press the button to power up the Gage. To conserve battery
life, the gage will automatically go to sleep after 5 minutes of
inactivity. While in Sleep Mode, the gage powers up significantly
faster— convenient when moving between parts or locations. The
gage will completely power off after 4 hours of inactivity.
Alternatively, select Power Off from the main menu. All settings
are retained.
Quick Start
Menu Operation
To access the enu, power-up the gage, then press the center
navigation button . Either the keypad or touch screen can be
used to navigate the menu. If desired, touch screen functionality
can be disabled within the Setup menu (See Touch, pg. 6).
Select a menu option by touching it, or use the and but-
tons to highlight the desired option and press to select it.
On menus longer than one page, the current page number is dis-
played below the menu name. Navigate between pages using
when the first menu item is selected, or when the last
menu item is selected. If using touch, navigate between pages
by touching or , or by swiping up or down.
When a enu option is highlighted, the
icon indicates on-gage help is available.
Press or touch the icon to display the
help. A formatted PDF containing all on-
gage help items is available at
www.defelsko.com/help
indicates that a sub-menu exists for the
enu option. Select the option to display its
sub menu.
Update your gage to ensure that you
have the latest on-gage help information.
NOTE:
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
Probes
Probes
Press the button or swipe right to return to a previous screen.
Select Exit to close the enu.
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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:
nPosiTector SHD A (Shore A)
soft rubber, elastomers, neoprene, silicone, etc.
nPosiTector SHD D (Shore D)
hard rubber, epoxies, hard plastics, PVC, acrylic, etc.
Calibration and Verification
Calibration and Verification
Two 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.
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 6 mm (0.24”) apart. If the average of those readings
is outside the combined accuracy of the test block and gage, the
gage may require service.
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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.
Cal Settings Menu
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
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Cal eset
Restores the gage back to factory calibration and range settings.
The icon will appear on the display.
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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
Auto Dim = ON
Bluetooth & Stream = OFF
WiFi & Access Point = OFF
USB Keyboard & Stream = OFF
BLE Keyboard = OFF
Auto Ignore 20/90 = OFF
Continuous eading = OFF
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Perform a more thorough Hard eset as follows:
1. Power down the Gage and wait 5 seconds.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the and 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
Sound = edium
Backlight = Normal
Flip Display = OFF
Touch = ON
Test Time = 1 second
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:
Cont. eading
When enabled, the Gage will continuously display probe readings.
Ideal when a test timer is not required or when performing a
calibration verification. Cont. Reading is not available when
Memory, Statistics, or HiLo Alarm modes are enabled.
(Continuous eading)
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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)
Adjusts the volume of built-in speaker (Off, Low, edium, High).
Sound
Disables the Auto otate feature by locking the display in its
current orientation.
Flip Lock
Allows the touch screen functionality to be disabled. All gage
functions can also be controlled using the navigation buttons.
Touch
All measurements are date and time stamped (24-hour format)
when stored into memory. It is therefore important to set the
correct date and time. Use the and buttons to select a
value, and the and buttons to adjust it. The current date
and time setting can also be viewed at the top of the main menu.
Set Clock
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Selects the type of batteries used in the Gage from a choice of
“Alkaline”, “Lithium” or “Ni H” (nickel-metal hydride rechargeable).
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
Statistics Mode
A statistical summary will appear on the display. Remove the
last reading by pressing the button. Press to clear
statistics.
Statistics
Average
aximum Value
Standard Deviation
inimum Value
The PosiTector SHD 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.
Memory Management
Memory Management
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 measure-
ment data.
Advanced models store 250,000 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.
Standard models store up to 1,000 readings in one batch.
Create a new batch
(Advanced only)
Scroll through display
modes (Advanced only)
Delete last reading
Restore brightness
after dimming
Access the enu
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Accessing Stored Measurement Data
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-C cable. View and print readings and graphs using
universal PC/ ac web browsers or file explorers. No software or
internet connection required.
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) 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
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)
Screen Capture
Press both and buttons simultaneously to save an image of
the current display. The last 100 screen captures are stored in
memory and can be accessed when connected to a computer
(see PosiSoft USB Drive below).
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Connect Menu
Connect Menu
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. 8).
See www.defelsko.com/wifi
WiFi (Advanced models only)
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
When USB Drive is enabled , the PosiTector 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 and digital cameras. USB Drive is also required to import
stored measurements into PosiSoft Desktop software (pg. 8).
USB
While connected, power is supplied through the included
USB-C cable. The batteries are not used and the body will not
automatically power down.
NOTE:
(Advanced models only)
Stream
Stream individual readings to a USB connected computer via a
serial protocol. Ideal for use with serial compatible SPC data
collection software.
(Advanced models only)
NOTE: For more information on USB Keyboard and
Streaming visit: www.defelsko.com/usb/stream
The above WiFi and USB 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
Sync .net Now
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