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Back-to-back Distance Measuring Gauge IMR-L-BT Series Manual

Back-to-back Distance Measuring Gauge IMR-L-BT Series Manual
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Back-to-back Distance Measuring Gauge IMR-L-BT Series Manual

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Safety Precautions and Measurement Conditions: The gauge's accuracy is influenced by the wheel surface quality. It is crucial to clean the wheel parts that contact the gauge and the laser beam area. Avoid impacts on the gauge and regularly inspect its supports. The display turns off after 60 seconds of inactivity to conserve battery power.
CE Compliance: The gauge adheres to EU directives on electromagnetic compatibility and RoHS.
Laser Safety: The gauge employs a 660 nm semiconductor laser with a maximum output of 4.8 mW, classified as 3R. Safety measures include avoiding aiming the laser at humans, using protective goggles, and preventing direct eye exposure.
General Information: The electronic gauge measures the back-to-back distance of railway wheels without needing to remove the wheelset from the rolling stock.
Basic Technical Data: The measurement range is 1340-1610 mm with an error margin of ±0.2 mm. It operates between -15°C and +50°C, weighs 950 g, and uses rechargeable AA batteries. It connects to a PC via Bluetooth.
Complete Set: Includes the gauge, charger, manual, case, and optional calibration tools.
Design: Features include a magnetic support, digital display, control buttons, and laser windows. An optional PDA device can control the laser module and store data.
Operation Principle: Utilizes a laser triangulation sensor for direct distance measurement.
Working with the Gauge: To operate, turn on the gauge, place it on the wheel, ensure magnetic support, and press the Green button for measurement. It can perform single measurements or average multiple readings to account for surface defects.
Device Calibration: Calibration involves setting conditions, entering operating modes, and calibrating the sensor zero.
Working with Gauge and PDA: The PDA facilitates online measurement, database maintenance, and synchronization with a PC. It allows setting measurement parameters, tolerances, and updating software.
Charging and Warranty: The device includes a rechargeable battery and comes with a warranty policy.
Device Operation and Settings:

1. Measurement and Display: Allows precise measurement with a discreteness of 0.01 mm. The Red button resets the averaging result, and the Blue button shifts the display result.

2. Automatic Shutdown: Shuts down after 60 seconds of inactivity, with a complete shutdown after 4 more minutes. A long press on the Red button also turns off the gauge.

3. Setting Indication Parameters: Bluetooth, brightness, units, and image rotation settings are adjustable.

4. Calibration: Necessary after production, repair, or a negative check result.

5. Working with PDA: Facilitates measurement display, saving, and transfer to a PC.

6. PDA Program Settings: Includes measurement type, units, date/time, device selection, language, and synchronization.

7. Measurement Parameters: Set calculation methods, display parameters, and database settings.
Overview: Detailed instructions and specifications for the IMR-L-BT Series Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge, including software operations and distributor information.
Specifications and Procedures:
  • Measurement Scheme: Users can select or create measurement schemes for processing wheelsets.
  • Setting Tolerances: Software controls geometric parameters against tolerances.
  • Software Update: Latest PDA software version available online.
  • Shutdown and Charging: Instructions provided for PDA shutdown and battery charging.
Warranty and Revisions:
  • Warranty: 24-month warranty from operation date and 12-month shelf-life warranty.
  • Revisions: Document marked as Revision 1.0.0, dated 16.05.2022.
Distributors: List of distributors across various countries with contact details.
RIFTEK's Measurement Instruments for Railway Transport:
Railway Wheel Profile Gauge, IKP Series: Measures geometrical parameters of the wheel flange and maintains a wear database.
Rail Profile Measurement Gauge, PRP Series: Provides cross-section profile information of the railhead.
Wheel Diameter Measuring Gauge, IDK Series: Measures wheel rolling circle diameter directly on the rolling stock.
Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge, IMR Series: Measures back-to-back distance of wheels during checkup and repair.
Disc Brakes Profile Gauge, IKD Series: Used for laser scanning and measurement of disc brakes wear parameters.
Real-time Wheels Geometry Measurement System, 3DWheel: Non-contact automatic measurement of railway wheels using 2D laser scanners.
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Back-to-back Distance Measuring Gauge IMR-L-BT Series Manual-1

BACK-TO-BACK DISTANCE MEASURING GAUGE IMR-L-BT Series User's manual www.riftek.com [email protected]

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series Safety precautions and measurement conditions · The metering accuracy depends greatly on the wheel surface quality. · · · · Therefore it is necessary to carry out the check and presorting of the wheel flaws before measuring the distance. Prior to place the gauge is a need to cleanse the wheel parts that contact with the gauge and the place of laser beam hit. Do not allow hitting the gauge on the wheel when placing. It is necessary to inspect the gauge supports periodically and to cleanse them. To save the battery power, the display extinguishes...

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series Basic technical data Parameter Value 1340…1610 or on request (nominal distance ±15 mm) ±0.2 0.1 mm, 0.01 mm * or 0.01 inch Measurement range, mm Measurement error, mm Indication discreteness Display Weigh, g Dimensions Power supply Connection to PC 950 figure 1 rechargeable batteries 4xAA, 1.2V Bluetooth Name Back-to-back distance measuring gauge, IMR-L series Charger Manual Case Calibration tools (option) Quantity 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece on request Example of item designation when ordering IMR-L-D Symbol D Nominal back-to-back distance,...

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series Indication device (option) The PDA is designed for control of the laser scanning module, data reception from the scanning module, indication of measurement results, parameter input and data storage. Figure 2 indicates: (1) Turn-on button (2) Charging indication, red/blue LED (3) Connector to PC USB port or charging device (4) Flash memory card connector (5) Stylus (6) Bluetooth antenna Overall dimensions of the PDA are shown in figure 2.1. IMR-L-BT [Revision 1.0.0] 16.05.2022

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series Operation principle The method of back-to-back distance measurement is based on the direct measurement of the distance by the laser triangulation sensor built into the gauge. Working with the gauge Press the Red button to turn on the power. The display shows “ErrP” message if the accumulator battery voltage became lower than the control level. For such a case it is necessary to change batteries. Installation procedure Follow the installation procedure below. It is important to avoid hitting the gauge against the wheel. Place the gauge edge...

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series Single measurement To perform measurement, it is necessary to: · Turn the power on (press the Red button). The display shows “- - - - -”. · Place the gauge on the inner surface of the wheel. · Make sure that the magnetic support is tight against the surface of the wheel. · Press the Green button. · In 1 second the display will show the value of the back-to-back distance. To view the measurement result with indication discreteness of 0.01 mm (only available in direct indication mode), it is necessary to press the Blue button, thus the displayed...

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series To save the changed parameters, press the Red button. The display shows the “SAUE” message. Press the Green button to confirm saving or the Red button to cancel saving of the changed parameters. Image brightness To change the display brightness, it is necessary to: · Turn the power on (press the Red button). · Press the Blue button and keep it pressed for more than 3 seconds. Display will show “Up”. · Press the Blue button one more time, the image brightness set-up will be displayed “brt”. · Choose the necessary brightness value by pressing...

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series Device calibration This section contains the description of the modes for the check of device efficiency and calibration. As erroneous actions in this mode can lead to invalid measurement results, only specially trained personnel should perform such operations. Calibration conditions Calibration of the device is not necessary in the current work. It is necessary only after producing, repairing and also after checking with negative result. To perform calibration, the following means are necessary: · Calibration tool RF260.90.000 (fig. 3)....

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series Calibration of the sensor zero · Zero calibration mode being enabled, the display shows the length of the calibration tool. · If editing of the length value is not required, go to the next step. To edit the length value, press the Blue button, and the digit to be edited starts blinking. Changing over between the digits is made by pressing the Blue button while changing of values is made by pressing the Green button. When editing is finished, press the Red button and confirm or cancel saving of the parameter by pressing the Green button or...

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series Turn the PDA on by pressing the button (1), Fig. 2. After the PDA is switched on, some time will pass until automatic wireless communication is set between the gauge and the PDA, which is accompanied by light of a blue LED (1) on the gauge. The LED goes out when the link is established. The PDA screen will show the main program window containing: main menu; indicators of PDA charging degree; indicator of Bluetooth connection showing serial number of the gauge with which connection is established and the Measurement button. Button Device Parameters...

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Back-to-Back Distance Measuring Gauge. IMR-L-BT Series · Press the Green button. (Note: hereinafter, the button, marked green or red color, is a corresponding button on the gauge or PDA screen). In 1 second, the displays of the gauge and PDA will show the value of the back-to-back distance. When the back-to-back distance goes beyond set limits, its value is highlighted in red color: Buttons: Measurement of back-to-back distance Averaging reset («- - - - -») To continue measuring with averaging: · Press the Green button. · Display shows the value of pressing counter “n x”, where x – quantity of...

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