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AutoSigma 3000
Technical Reference and Operation Manual
Ident No. 071-002-022
47DH01
105 952
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  • Page 1 AutoSigma 3000 Technical Reference and Operation Manual Ident No. 071-002-022 47DH01 105 952...
  • Page 2 This Issue 04, 06/2007 applies to the software version 1.0 Subject to change without notice. Rev. 02.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content 1 Introduction ....1 - 1 3.3 Probe identifi cation ....3 - 4 3.4 Entering probe code data .
  • Page 4 Content 5 Operation ..... 5 - 1 Accessing a fi le location containing stored data ..... . . 5 - 13 5.1 Switching on .
  • Page 5 Content 8 Maintenance and care ... 8 - 1 8.1 Cleaning ......8 - 2 8.2 Care of Batteries .
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 8: Important Notes

    GE Inspection Technologies Operating manuals pro- particular test to be performed. It is the responsibility vide functional information about a particular instru- of the instrument user to ensure that test operators are ment or group of instruments.
  • Page 9 Do not use any product which you know or ring. suspect to be faulty. GE Inspection Technologies pursues a policy of con- Reference samples used for calibration should, ideally, tinued development of its products. The company re- have the same material properties as the object to be serves the right to change specifi...
  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    Introduction How to use this manual How to use this manual Step Display From “Off” select mea- In order to simplify this operating manual, the opera- surement mode. tional steps, information listings etc, always have the Enter parameter menu. same format. This will enable you to quickly fi nd infor- mation.
  • Page 11: Lists

    How to use this manual Introduction This action table indicates in step form: Lists – Switch on with a press of ON/OFF button. Lists are arranged as follows with bulleted indents. – Press the MENU button. • 101.6 % IACS. Highest reading –...
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  • Page 13: Standard Package And Accessories

    Standard package and accessories 2 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 14: Standard Package

    Standard package and accessories Standard package Standard package Product code Description Order number AutoSigma 3000 DL 47I001DL Probe 12.7 mm (60/500 KHz) 47P001 Cable (Probe) 47A001 Probe fi nger support 47A005 Curve measurement adapter 47A006 Hard plastic packall case 47A008 Calibration Certifi...
  • Page 15: Recommended Accessories

    Recommended accessories Standard package and accessories 2.2 Recommended accessories Product code Description Order number Soft Case with Shoulder Strap 47A009 Probe 8 mm (500 KHz) 47P002 Cable (Printer) 33A145 Cable (Data Logger) 47A003 Computer Interface Cable (PC) 33A146 Computer Interface Instructions –...
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  • Page 17: Preparation For Operation

    Preparation for operation 3 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 18: Battery Installation

    Preparation for operation Battery installation Battery installation If the batteries are installed incorrectly with the polarity reversed, no damage to the AutoSigma 3000 will oc- cur, but the instrument will not function. Power requirements – After the batteries have been installed, replace the battery cover and refi...
  • Page 19: Probe Connection

    Probe connection Preparation for operation 3.2 Probe connection Note: When the battery empty state is displayed, the batter- The connecting cable for the probe is a 5 way LEMO ies should be replaced at once. to 5 way LEMO and may be used either way round. The AutoSigma 3000 automatically turns off when –...
  • Page 20: Probe Identifi Cation

    Preparation for operation Probe identifi cation If an instrument reset is carried out the Probe data will 3.3 Probe identifi cation be returned to “5555” or “55” thus requiring the probe code number/s to be re-entered. 12.7 mm Probe: Dual Frequency 60 and 500 kHz (L/H) has a four-digit code (see below).
  • Page 21: Entering Probe Code Data

    Entering probe code data Preparation for operation Note: Step Display The H or L indication at the left bottom of the dis- From “Off” select mea- play indicates which operational frequency has been surement mode. selected for measurement, either frequency for the 12.7 mm probe.
  • Page 22: General Parameter Setting

    Preparation for operation General parameter setting 3.5 General parameter setting Step Display Increment D1 value to 6. E.g. changing language to German (D) from Off condi- tion. Move back to parameter fi eld. Note: This sequence is used to set any of the adjustable Enter the values for D2, D3 and D4 menu parameters as listed in section 3.6.
  • Page 23: Start-Up

    Start-up Preparation for operation 3.6 Start-up Step Display From “Off” select Mea- surement mode. Normal switch on Open the parameter Press ON/OFF button to bring the instrument into op- menu. eration in the measurement mode with the parameter values as they were when it was last switched off. Step through the menu to the LANGUAGE pa- rameter.
  • Page 24 Preparation for operation Start-up The instrument will revert to the default parameter val- The following list shows the settings available for each parameter. ues as below. Parameter Available States • Backlight Backlight On/Off • High Alarm High Alarm 1.0 – 110 % IACS / Off •...
  • Page 25: Basic Measurement Knowledge

    Basic measurement knowledge Preparation for operation Basic measurement knowledge It is important to understand that eddy current mea- surement is essentially a “skin” effect. The eddy cur- rent fi eld intensity is greatest at the surface and de- Conductivity of metals is commonly measured in two creases exponentially with depth.
  • Page 26 Preparation for operation Basic measurement knowledge different distribution of energy within layers of differ- Use on curved surfaces requires some caution, with ent conductivity. Care must be taken to always mea- concave surfaces the effect is primarily lift-off and the sure such materials at the same frequency (usually instrument will compensate up to the point where the 60 kHz).
  • Page 27: Basic Functions

    Basic functions 4 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 28: Measurement Method

    Basic functions Measurement method Measurement method 4.2 Display The instrument uses a probe which is excited by an The display is a back lit LCD, the back light can be set AC signal (60 kHz “L” or 500 kHz “H”) from the main ON or OFF.
  • Page 29: Keypad

    Keypad Basic functions 4.3 Keypad Key operation on standard model ON/OFF This button switches the instrument on The AutoSigma 3000 has a membrane keypad, con- and off; a short press is used to switch on sisting of eight legend pads. The large central pad with and a long press switches the instrument the up and down arrows has two switches, one under off.
  • Page 30: Additional Key Operations On Dl Option

    Basic functions Keypad Additional key operations on DL option When the instrument is in the correct mode, a press on this button will log the current valid reading into the active memory location within the active fi le. The ac- Note: tive location is automatically incremented, but if the If these keys are pressed on the older Basic Model...
  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation 5 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 32: Switching On

    Operation Switching on Switching on Example Taking a reading of 60.5 % IACS (I) at a frequency of – Press ON/OFF. 500 kHz (H) with a probe whose code number is 5467. The instrument switches on in the normal Measure- At the bottom right a battery level of 50 % is indicated ment mode and will operate according to previously and to its left the presence of the...
  • Page 33: Switching Off

    Switching off Operation 5.2 Switching off 5.3 Changing working parameters – Long press ON/OFF. Follow the sequence in section 3.5. The instrument will beep twice if settings have been changed and power down. Note: The settings of some parameters are dependent on others and if a confl...
  • Page 34: Entering Reference Block Values

    Before the AutoSigma 3000 DL can be set, the ref- erence block values need to be entered. It is recom- mended that the STD blocks supplied with the unit are used as these will provide the most effective and ac- curate setting.
  • Page 35: User Reference Blocks

    Move across to the set- User reference blocks ting fi eld. Can be used to set the AutoSigma 3000 DL, provided that Decrement to required level. • STD 1 is within the range 30 to 63 % IACS, •...
  • Page 36: Probe Setting (Set Probe)

    STD 1 should ideally be 50 % IACS or more and STD 2 should be 35 % IACS or less. It is possible to set the AutoSigma 3000 DL by using one user reference block and one STD block, provided...
  • Page 37 Probe Setting (SET PROBE) Operation If the blocks are used in the wrong sequence or the Step Display probe has not contacted the STD’s correctly, the From Measurement display will indicate VALUE OUT OF RANGE SE- mode initiate probe set- QUENCE WILL RESTART the procedure will then ting.
  • Page 38: Taking A Conductivity Measurement

    Operation Taking a conductivity measurement 5.6 Taking a conductivity The instrument is now ready to take a measurement. The probe should be at the same temperature as the measurement material to be measured, if there is a difference the probe and STD blocks should be allowed to stabilise Ensure the instrument is on and in Measurement on the surface of the material to be measured.
  • Page 39: Data Logging (Internal)

    Note: Correction tables for curved surface measurement etc., are given in application note AN 9603 (available If XX is 0, memory is from GE Inspection Technologies). already cleared. If not press arrow keys repeat- edly until the adjoining is displayed.
  • Page 40: Setting The Number Of Data Fi Les

    Operation Data logging (internal) Setting the number of data fi les depend on the number of fi les selected – see the fol- lowing fi le capacity table. Note: Data logging This can only be performed when the entire memory is clear.
  • Page 41: Logging In A Reading (General)

    Data logging (internal) Operation No of fi les Locations No of fi les Locations – With a reading on the display (e.g. 99.8) that is to be logged press SEND. If no logging has taken place since the number of fi les have been set, the reading will be logged into loca- tion 1 of fi...
  • Page 42: Selecting A Fi Le For Logging

    Operation Data logging (internal) Logging can then be repeated until fi le 1 is full. When When this occurs another fi le or fi le location must be this occurs the display will respond with: selected for logging to continue, or the fi le location cleared.
  • Page 43: Clearing A Fi Le

    Data logging (internal) Operation Clearing a fi le Accessing a fi le location containing stored data With the instrument in the Measurement mode: With the instrument in the Measurement mode: Step Display Open the fi le menu. Step Display Open the fi le menu. Select the fi...
  • Page 44: Customising The Operating Mode

    – Long press C will clear the location and the display The AutoSigma 3000 DL may be set to User mode will show: where the menu cannot be selected or changed, or Supervisor mode where the menu is fully functional.
  • Page 45: Storing A Customised Mode

    Note: – In the SET mode select the required location (1 to To access the AutoSigma 3000 DL using a PC running 10) with the arrow keys and apply a long press to windows go into “Terminal” program (usually in acces- SEND.
  • Page 46 User mode and can be disconnected from the In User mode the menu cannot be selected and the settings present when the AutoSigma 3000 DL is con- verted will be retained. – To select Supervisor, with the PC connected; type SUPER (slowly) and return;...
  • Page 47: External Data Handling Devices

    External data handling devices 6 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 48: Connection

    External data handling devices Connection Connection Signal identifi cation of connections to the 7 Pin LEMO Data Output socket. The 7 way Lemo Data Output socket is provided for Pin 1 connection to Data Handling Devices, Printers and PCs. Pin 2 +5 VA The communication link protocol depends on the cable Pin 3...
  • Page 49: Sending Serial Data To An External

    Connect the external equipment to the instrument via the correct interface cable and switch it on. Open the fi le menu. The AutoSigma 3000 DL will recognise the connection and change the use of the SEND button from internal If fi le to be transferred is data logging to external serial data transfer.
  • Page 50: Sending The Entire Memory

    External data handling devices Sending serial data to an external device After transmission the display will return to ALL FILES. Note: To terminate a data transfer when in progress press SEND. Display will respond for a short period with then revert to the fi le selection. Sending the entire memory With the instrument in the Measurement mode: Step...
  • Page 51: Report Format Of Transferred Data

    Sending serial data to an external device External data handling devices Report format of transferred data Example of a report Data transmitted to a serial printer is formatted as the example shown below, and is suitable for any IBM compatible serial printer. Sections of the formatted report Instrument Banner Instrument name.
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  • Page 53: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations 7 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 54 Specifi cations Conductivity Range 0.8 % IACS to 110 % IACS (0.45 to 64 MegaSiemens/m) Operating Frequencies 60 and 500 kHz Sinewave Resolution 10 to 110 % IACS, readings 10.0 to 110.0 (1 dec. place) 0.8 to < 10 % IACS, readings 0.80 to 9.99 (2 dec. places) Accuracy [+/–0.5 % IACS at 100 % IACS reducing to +/–0.1 % IACS at 10 % IACS +/–0.1 % IACS below 10 % IACS] at 20 °C...
  • Page 55 Specifi cations Lift-Off 12.7 mm probe compensated to 0.020" (0.5 mm), 0.010" (0.25 mm) on 8 mm probe. At 20 °C display changes to PROBE OFF METAL when the compensated probe Lift- Off distance has been exceeded. Conductivity Standards Attached to case top, removable for value verifi cation, and temperature sinking to material to be measured.
  • Page 56 Specifi cations Data Logger Memory Up to 500 readings, up to 50 fi les (DL model) Serial Port RS-232 serial LEAD available for serial printer or PC etc. Compatible with KB DMEDL software Shoulder Bag To protect unit for mobile applications Packall Case Small light rigid case.
  • Page 57: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care 8 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 58: Cleaning

    Maintenance and care Cleaning Cleaning 8.2 Care of Batteries Use a soft cloth moistened with a soap or mild deter- Note: gent to clean the case, buttons and display window. On removal of the batteries the instruments will retain its settings and stored data (DL model). Memory stor- Attention: age does not rely on battery power (make sure the instrument is switched off before removal of the batter-...
  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix 9 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 60: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity 9.2 Manufacturer / Service address We declare that the AutoSigma 3000 DL Conductivity The AutoSigma 3000 DL is manufactured by: Meter conforms to the following European directive: GE Inspection Technologies Ltd •...
  • Page 61: Great Britain

    GE Inspection Technologies GmbH of the instruments, please contact your nearest Robert-Bosch-Straße 3 GE Inspection Technologies representative or directly: 50354 Hürth GERMANY Great Britain Phone +49 (0) 22 33 - 601 111...
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  • Page 63: Index

    Index 10 - 1 AutoSigma 3000 Issue 04, 06/2007...
  • Page 64 Index Accessories 2 - 3 Calibration 5 - 4, 7 - 3 Accuracy 7 - 2 Calibration standards 3 - 10 Alarm 4 - 2, 7 - 3 Case 7 - 4 Alkaline 3 - 2 Case packall 7 - 4 Auto switch off 7 - 4 Cleaning 8 - 2 Compensation 7 - 3...
  • Page 65 Index Default Parameter values 3 - 8 Keypad 4 - 3 Display 4 - 2, 5 - 2, 7 - 3, 8 - 2 Language changing 3 - 6 Environment 7 - 4 Lift-Off 7 - 3 Error messages 4 - 2, 5 - 2 External data handling Sending entire memory 6 - 4 Maintenance 8 - 2...
  • Page 66 Index Ni-Cad 3 - 2 Parameter setting 3 - 6 PC 5 - 15, 6 - 2 Power requirements 3 - 2 Power source 7 - 4 Operating frequencies 7 - 2 Printers 6 - 2 Operation 3 - 2, 5 - 2 Probe 4 - 2, 5 - 2, 7 - 2 Customising operation mode 5 - 14 Keys 4 - 3...
  • Page 67 Index Resolution 7 - 2 RS-232 6 - 2 User mode 5 - 16 User reference blocks 5 - 5 Serial port 7 - 4 Specifi cations 7 - 2 Weight 7 - 4 Start-up 3 - 7 Statistics 6 - 5 Supervisor mode 5 - 15 Support 9 - 2 Temperature 3 - 9, 4 - 2, 5 - 8...
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