Portable Hardness Tester w/Printer

Model No. 3810A

Operation Manual

121 Crescent St * Athol, MA. 01331

Technical Support for 3810A
(201) 962-8352
www.starrett.com
1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Advantages ........................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Main Application &Testing Range ................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Main Application ........................................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Testing Range................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Configuration .................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Working Conditions .......................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................ 4
2 Structure Feature &Testing Principle.......................................................................... 5
2.1 Structure Feature ............................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 The Hardness Tester Appearance ................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Parts of the Main body ................................................................................................... 5
2.1.3 D Type Impact Device ................................................................................................... 6
2.1.4 Different Types of Impact Device .................................................................................. 6
2.2 Leeb Hardness Testing Principle....................................................................................... 6
3 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 7
4 Preparation & Testing ................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Preparation & Inspection before Testing........................................................................... 8
4.1.1Preparation of Sample Surface........................................................................................ 8
4.1.2 System Setting ............................................................................................................... 8
4.1.3Presetting Testing condition ............................................................................................ 8
4.2 Testing Program ................................................................................................................ 9
4.2.1 Start-Up.......................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 Loading .......................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.3 Localization ................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.4 Testing ............................................................................................................................ 9
4.2.5 Read measured value ................................................................................................... 10
4.2.6 Power Off ..................................................................................................................... 10
5 Advice ....................................................................................................................... 10
6 Operation in Details .................................................................................................. 11
6.1 Power On ........................................................................................................................ 11
6.2 Power Off........................................................................................................................ 11
6.3 Testing ............................................................................................................................. 11
6.3.1 Instruction of the Main Display Interface .................................................................... 12
6.3.2 Testing Operation at the Main Display Interface ......................................................... 12
6.3.3 Key Operation at the Main Display Interface .............................................................. 12
6.4 Menu Structure ............................................................................................................... 13
6.5 Test Set ............................................................................................................................ 14
6.5.1 Impact Direction Setting .............................................................................................. 14
6.5.2 Average Times Setting ................................................................................................. 14
6.5.3 Material Setting ........................................................................................................... 15
6.5.4 Hardness Scale Setting................................................................................................. 15
6.5.5 Tolerance Limit Setting................................................................................................ 16

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 6.5.6 Hardness/бb Setting ..................................................................................................... 16
6.6 Print Function ................................................................................................................. 16
6.6.1 Print Current ................................................................................................................ 16
6.6.2 Print Memory ............................................................................................................... 17
6.6.3 Print All Memory ......................................................................................................... 17
6.6.4 Paper Feeding .............................................................................................................. 17
6.7. Memory Manager .......................................................................................................... 17
6.7.1 View from No.1 Group/View from Ending Group ...................................................... 17
6.7.2 View from Selected No. Group .................................................................................... 18
6.7.3 Data Transfer ............................................................................................................... 18
6.7.4 Delete by Group No. .................................................................................................... 18
6.7.5 Delete All Data............................................................................................................. 18
6.7.6 Deletion Confirmation ................................................................................................. 18
6.8 Browsing Memory Data Groups ..................................................................................... 19
6.9 System Set ...................................................................................................................... 20
6.9.1 LCD Brightness Set ..................................................................................................... 21
6.9.2 Time Date Set .............................................................................................................. 21
6.10 Software Information .................................................................................................... 21
6.11 System Calibration ........................................................................................................ 22
6.12 EL Background Light ................................................................................................... 22
6.13 Auto Power Off ............................................................................................................. 22
6.14 Paper Loading ............................................................................................................... 23
6.15 Battery Charge .............................................................................................................. 23
6.16 Battery Replacement ..................................................................................................... 23
6.17 Connection of Data Transmission Cable....................................................................... 24
7 Fault Analysis & Evacuation .................................................................................... 24
8 Servicing & Maintenance ......................................................................................... 24
8.1 Impact Device Servicing ................................................................................................. 24
8.2 Normal Maintenance Program ........................................................................................ 24
9 Calibration................................................................................................................. 24
10 Notice of Transport and Storage Conditions........................................................... 24
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 25
Table 1 .................................................................................................................................. 25
Table 2 .................................................................................................................................. 26
Table 3 .................................................................................................................................. 27
Table 4 .................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

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1 Overview

1.1 Advantages
 Wide measuring range. Based on the principle of Leeb hardness testing theory. It
can measure the Leeb hardness of all metallic materials.
 Large screen(128×64 dot matrix LCD), showing all functions and parameters.
 Test at any angle, even upside down.
 Direct display of hardness scales HRB(Rockwell B), HRC(Rockwell C),
HRA(Rockwell A), HV(Vickers), HB(Brinell), HS(Shore), HL(Leeb).
 Seven impact devices are available for special application. Automatically identify
the type of impact devices.
 Large capacity memory could store 500 groups (Relative to average times32～1 )
information including single measured value, mean value, testing date, impact
direction, impact times, material and hardness scale etc.
 Upper and lower limit can be preset. It will alarm automatically when the result
value exceeds the preset limit.
 Battery symbol indicates the remaining capacity of the battery and the charge
status.
 User calibration function.
 Software to connect with PC via USB port.
 With EL background light.
 Integrated thermal printer, convenient for in field printing.
 NI-MH rechargeable battery as the power source. Continuous working period of
no less than 150 hours (Backlight and Printer off).
 Auto power off to save energy.
 Overall dimensions：212mm×80mm×32mm

1.2 Main Application &Testing Range

1.2.1 Main Application
 Die cavity of molds
 Bearings and other large parts
 Failure analysis of pressure vessel, steam generator and other equipment
 Large, hard parts
 The installed machinery and permanently assembled parts
 Material identification in the warehouse of metallic materials
 Rapid testing in large range and multi-measuring areas for large-scale work piece

1.2.2 Testing Range

Testing range refer to Table 1 and Table 2 in the Appendix.

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1.3 Configuration
Table 1-1
No. Item Quantity Remarks
Standard 1 Main Unit 1
Configuration 2 D type impact device 1 With cable
3 Standard test block 1
4 Cleaning brush (I) 1
5 Small support ring 1
6 Battery Charger 1 9V 500mA
7 Paper for printing 1
8 Manual 1
9 Instrument case 1
Optional 11 Cleaning brush (II) 1 For use with G
Configuration type impact device
12 Other type of impact Refer to Table 3
devices and support and Table 4 in the
rings appendix.
13 DataPro software 1
14 Communication cable 1
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1.4 Operating Conditions

 Working temperature： -10°～＋50°C;
 Storage temperature：-30°～＋60°C;
 Relative humidity: ≤90％;
 The surrounding environment should be void of vibration, strong magnetic field,
corrosive medium, viscous liquids and heavy dust, rust, etc.

1.5 Safety Instructions

 The instrument can only work with the specially designed battery pack and power
adapter (charger) supplied with the 3810A. Working with others may result in
damage to the instrument, battery leakage, and / or fire.
 Do not cast the battery pack into fire and do not short circuit, disassemble or heat
the battery pack, otherwise battery leakage, fire or even explosion may occur.
 Do not open the cover of the paper compartment or come into contact with the
heating head of the printer by hand or any part of your body to avoid burns due to
high temperature when the printer is printing.

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2 Structure Feature &Testing Principle

2.1 Structure Feature

2.1.1 The Hardness Tester Appearance

1. Main unit

2. Impact device

2.1.2 Parts of the Main body

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PHASEⅡ
HARDNESS TESTER

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MODEL: PHT-3500
BATTERY: 6V NI-MH
CHARGER: 9V DC

CAUTION:

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1 Do not disassemble
2 Do not dispose of in fire or water
OFF---ON

3 Use only supplied AC-DC adapter

for charging

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MAT SCALE

DIR DEL SAVE

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FEED MENU

PRT ESC ENTER

1 Socket of impact device 2 USB port 3 Starrett 4 Paper compartment cover

5 LCD display 6 Keypad 7 Battery switch 8 Power jack 9 Serial Number
10 Product label 11 Battery compartment cover

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2.1.3 D Type Impact Device
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Release button 2 Loading tube 3 Guide tube 4 Coil unit

5 Connection cable 6 Impact body 7 Support ring

2.1.4 Different Types of Impact Device

DC C D D+15 DL G

2.2 Leeb Hardness Testing Principle

The basic principle is: use an impact body of certain weight impacts against the
testing surface under certain test force, then measure the impacting velocity and the
rebounding velocity of the impact body respectively when the spherically test tip is
located 1mm above the testing surface.
The calculation formula is as follows:
Error! Bookmark not defined.HL=1000×VB/ VA
Where, HL—— Leeb hardness value
VB—— Rebounding velocity of the impact body
VA—— Impacting velocity of the impact body

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3 Technical Specifications
 Error and repeatability of displayed value see Table 3-1.
Table 3-1
Type of impact Hardness value of Leeb Error of displayed
No.
device standard hardness block value
760±30HLD ±6 HLD
1 D
530±40HLD ±10 HLD
760±30HLDC ±6 HLDC
2 DC
530±40HLDC ±10 HLDC
878±30HLDL
3 DL ±12 HLDL
736±40HLDL
766±30HLD+15
4 D+15 ±12 HLD+15
544±40HLD+15
590±40HLG
5 G ±12 HLG
500±40HLG
822±30HLC
6 C ±12 HLC
590±40HLC

 Measuring range：HLD（170～960）HLD
 Measuring direction：360°
 Hardness Scale：HL、HB、HRB、HRC、HRA、HV、HS
 Display：dot matrix LCD，128×64 dots
 Data memory： 500 groups max.（relative to impact times 32～1）
 Printing paper: width is （57.5±0.5）mm, diameter is 30mm
 Battery pack: 6V NI-MH
 Battery charger: 9V/500mA
 Continuous working period：approx. 150 hours（With backlight off, no printing）
 Communication interface：USB1.1

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4 Preparation & Testing

4.1 Preparation & Inspection before Testing

4.1.1Preparation of Sample Surface
Preparation for sample surface should conform to the relative requirement in the
Appendix Table 3.
 In the preparation processing for sample surface, the hardness effect of being
heated or cold processing on the surface of sample should be avoided.
 Too big roughness of the being measured surface could cause measure error. So,
the surface of the sample to be measured must appear metallic luster, smoothing
and polish, without oil stain.
 Support of test sample. Support is not necessary for large hard parts.
Medium-weight parts might need to be coupled to a large flat surface for stability.
 Curved surface: The best testing surface of sample is flat. When the curvature
radius R of the surface to be tested is smaller than 30mm (D, DC, D+15,C, E and
DL type of impact device) and smaller than 50mm (G type of impact device), the
small support ring or the shaped support rings should be chosen.

 The sample being tested must be close to 1” thick of solid material and should
conform to Table 3.
 For the sample with hardened layer on surface, the depth of hardened layer
should conform to Table 3.
 Coupling. Light-weight sample must be firmly coupled with a heavy base plate.
Both coupled surface must be flat and smooth. The impact direction must be
vertical to the coupled surface. When the sample is a large plate or long rod it can
be deformed and become unstable, even though its weight and thickness meets
minimum standards, and accordingly, the test value may not be accurate. So the
sample should be reinforced or supported at its back.
 Magnetism of the sample itself should be avoided.

4.1.2 System Setting

See 6.9 for details.

4.1.3Presetting Testing condition

See 6.5 for details.

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4.2 Testing Program
Verification of the 3810A is performed by testing on the supplied standard test block.
The error and repeatability of displayed value should be within the noted tolerance
shown in Appendix table 2.

Note：Perform 5 consecutive tests on the supplied test block and retrieve

the arithmetic average. This result should be within acceptable tolerance for
the respective hardness scale. If this value exceeds the allowable tolerance,
you should perform a software calibration to bring the unit back into
acceptable tolerance. Instructions are shown in section 6.11.

4.2.1 Start-Up
 Insert the plug of the impact device into the socket of impact device on the tester.

 Press【 】key，to power the unit on. The instrument is in testing condition.
4.2.2 Loading
Pushing the loading-tube downwards until contact is felt. Then allow it to slowly
return to the starting position or using other method locking the impact body.

4.2.3 Placement
Stand the impact device supporting ring on the surface of the sample firmly, the
impact direction should be vertical to the testing surface.

4.2.4 Testing
 Gently press the release button on the top of the impact device to take a test. The
sample and the impact device as well as the operator are all required to be stable
at this point. The action direction should pass the axis of the impact device.
 Part should be tested a minimum of 5 times. The results should not more than
mean value±15HL.
 The distance between any two impact points or from the center of any impact
point to the edge of testing sample should conform to the regulation of Table 4-1.

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 Table 4-1

Type of Impact Distance of center of the Distance of center of the

Device two indentations indentation to sample edge

Not less than (mm) Not less than (mm)

D、DC 3 5

DL 3 5

D+15 3 5

G 4 8

C 2 4

4.2.5 Read measured value

4.2.6 Power Off

Press【 】key to turn off the instrument.

5: Notes
 Replacing the impact device must be done while the unit is powered off.
Otherwise the main body cannot identify the type of the impact device.
 You could not save the current test value if the test times are less than the
presetting times value.
(ie: average set at 5 times. You must take minimum of 5 tests to save the values)
 Only type D and type DC of impact device have the function of strength measure
option. You cannot modify the 【Set hardness orбb】setting when using other
types of impact device. The 【Set hardness orбb】setting would be set to
【Hardness】 automatically after replacing the impact device whether the setting
is 【Hardness】 or not before.
 Not all materials could convert to all hardness scales. The hardness scale is reset
to HL automatically after changing the material. So select material first before
changing the hardness scale.

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6 Operation in Details

6.1 Power On

Press【 】 to power on the system. The screen shows as below:

3810A
HARDNESS TESTER
STARRETT
Probe Type:D
The system will automatically detect the type of the impact device during power up,
and would display this information on the screen. Users should pay attention to the
probe type displayed on the screen. After pausing for several second, the screen will
exit and enter the main display interface.
Note: If the instrument is powered off, it will turn on automatically after the
charger is connected.

6.2 Power Off

Press key【 】 will power off the system.

Note: If the charge power is connected, the instrument will turn on automatically
after pressing the power off key.

6.3 Testing
Below is the main display interface:

Average value indicator Hardness scale

Measured value Battery information

Impact direction

Times count
Material

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6.3.1 Instruction of the Main Display Interface
Battery symbol：Display the information of the remaining capacity of the battery, and
the charging status.
Impact direction：The present impact direction.
Average value indicator：It appears to show the mean value of the samples when
reaching the preset test times.
Hardness scale：Hardness scale of the present measured value.
Measured value：Display present single time measured value（without mean value
indicator ）， or display the present mean value (with average value indicator
prompting). means over conversion or measure range. means lower than
conversion or measure range.
Material：The present preset material.
Impact times count： Amount of tests taken.

6.3.2 Testing Operation at the Main Display Interface

Testing operation could be carried out under this interface. After each impact
operation, it can display the current measured value, impact times count plus one, the
buzzer would alert you if the measured value is not within the tolerance limit. The
beeper will sound when reaching the preset impact times. After 2 seconds, the beeper
will sound again and display the mean value.

6.3.3 Key Operation at the Main Display Interface

 Press key【SAVE】to store present group of measured value into memory. This
operation is only valid after displaying the mean value.
 Press key 【DEL】to delete the latest single measured value. After pressing this
key, the screen will displays as below:
Press key【 】 or key 【 】to
-------------- move the cursor to【YES】or【NO】.
Confirm delete？ Press key 【 ENTER 】 to confirm
operation. Press key【ESC】to cancel
-------------- delete operation.
YES NO
 Press key【 】or【 】 could display single measured value.
 Press key【 】could switch on of off the background light of LCD.
 Press key【MENU】could enter the system presetting menu.
 Press key【DIR】to set the impact direction.
 Press key【CNT】to change the impact times in one group. The impact times count
item will be highlighted when first pressing the key【CNT】, and the impact times
count value will increase by one each time you press this button. The value will
roll back to 1 when it reaches 32.
 Press key【SCALE】to change the hardness scale.

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 Press key 【MAT】to change the material set. Presetting hardness scale defaults to
HL automatically after material presetting changed.

6.4 Menu Structure

Both presetting system parameters and other additional function could be obtained
within the menu operation. At the main display interface, press key【MENU】 into the
main menu.
Impact Direc.
Average
Material
Hardness Scale
Tolerance Limit
Hard/бb：Hard
The Main Display Interface

Test Set Print Current

Print Set Print Memory
Memory Manager Print All Mem
System Set
Software Info
View From No.1
View From End
View From No.
Transfer
Delete by No.
Delete All
Auto Save：
Auto Print：
Auto Delete：
Auto Trans.：
Key Sound：
Warn. Sound：
LCD Brightness
Time Date Set

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6.5 Test Set
At the main display interface, press key【MENU】 to enter the main menu.
Press key 【ENTER】 to enter Test Set
Test Set Menu.
The symbol ↓ at the left side of
Print Set underside menu indicates that the menu
Memory Manager has not ended. Press key 【 】 could
continuously glance downward. The
System Set
symbol ↑ at the left side of the upside
menu indicates that the menu has not
ended. Press【 】could continuously
glance upward.
Press key【 】or【 】to move the
Impact Direc. cursor to the line you want to set, and
press key【ENTER】to confirm it.
Average Note：1. When 【Hard/бb】is switched
Material to бb, the hardness scale could not be
selected. The cursor will skip over
Hardness Scale 【Hardness Scale】while moves the
Tolerance Limit cursor.
2. Only D type of impact device has
Hard/б :Hard b the function of бb measure. So the
cursor could not move to 【Hard/бb】
while use other impact device.
6.5.1 Impact Direction Setting
Press key【 】 or 【 】to move
Impact Direction the cursor to the impact direction that
--------------- you will preset.
Press key【ENTER】to confirm it.
Press key【ESC】to cancel it.

6.5.2 Average Times Setting

Mean Times Press 【 】【 】 to move the cursor.

------------- Press 【 】【 】 to change the

0 3 number. Press key【ENTER】to confirm

it. Press key【ESC】to cancel it.

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6.5.3 Material Setting
When 【Hard/бb】is preset to hardness, it will display the following material: Steel
and Cast Steel、Cold Work Tool Steel、Stainless Steel、Gray Cast Iron、Nodular Cast
Iron、Cast Aluminum Alloys、Copper-Zinc Alloys、Copper-Aluminum Alloys、
Wrought Copper and Wrought Steel.
Press key【 】or【 】to move the
Copper-Zinc cursor to the material you want to
preset.
Copper-Alumin Press key【ENTER】to confirm it.
Wrought Copper Press key【ESC】to cancel it.
Wrought Steel Note 1. Presetting hardness scale
defaults to HL automatically after
material presetting is changed.
2. Please select material first, then
select hardness scale.
When 【Hard/ бb】is preset to бb, it will display the following material: Mild Steel、
High-Carbon Steel、Cr Steel、Cr-V Steel、Cr-Ni Steel、Cr-Mo Steel、Cr-Ni-Mo Steel、
Cr-Mn-Si Steel、Super Strength Steel and Stainless Steel.
Press key【 】or 【 】 to move the
Mild Steel cursor to the material to want to preset.
Press key【ENTER】to confirm it.
High-C Steel Press key【ESC】to cancel it.
Cr Steel
Cr-V Steel

6.5.4 Hardness Scale Setting

Press key【 】 or【 】to move the
cursor to the hardness scale you want
Hard of Material to preset.
--------------- Press 【ENTER】 to confirm setting.
Press 【ESC】 to cancel setting.
HL HV HB HRC Note：1. This only displays the valid
HS HRB HRA hardness scale for the present selected
impact device and material. It will not
display the hardness scale which is
not valid.
2.Please select material first, then
select hardness scale.
3.Presetting hardness scale defaults to
HL automatically after presetting

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 material is changed.
6.5.5 Tolerance Limit Setting

Press 【 】【 】 to move the cursor.

Tolerance Limit
--------------- Press 【 】【 】 to change the
number. Press 【ENTER】 to confirm
Min Max setting. Press【ESC】to cancel setting.
0 200 0890 Note:1. If the setting value exceeds
the measure range, the instrument
will remind you to reset.
2. If the bottom limit is larger than the
upper limit, they will exchange
automatically.
6.5.6 Hardness/бb Setting
Press key【ENTER】to switch between
Hard and бb .
Material Note: Only D and DC type of impact device
Hardness Scale has the function of бb measure. So hard
is the only selection if the impact device
Tolerance Limit
Hard/бb: Hard
is not D or DC type.

6.6 Print Function

At the main display interface, press 【MENU】 to enter the main menu. Press

【 】【 】to move the cursor to print menu and press 【ENTER】to enter the print
menu.
Note:
 Printing function is unavailable while charging.
 Printing can be stopped by pressing the 【ESC】key.
 Do not open the cover of the paper compartment during printing. Otherwise the
instrument may not print normally.
 Over high ambient humidity (above 85% of relative humidity) or over low
ambient humidity (below 20% of relative humidity) may reduce the print
quality.
 Printing with paper that has been stored for over long period of time or of poor
quality may reduce the print quality or even damage the printer.

6.6.1 Print Current

Printing out the data report of last test performed. If the instrument hasn’t been
switched off, and hasn’t changed any testing condition during continuous printing
process, it will only print out single measured value and average value when printing
again.

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6.6.2 Print Memory
Print out the selected group of measured value stored inside the instrument.

6.6.3 Print All Memory

Print out all the measured value stored inside the instrument.

6.6.4 Paper Feeding

When the printer is powered on and ready for printing, press【FEED】key then the
instrument will start manual paper feeding. Press and keep holding the 【FEED】 key
to start paper feeding, while releasing the key to stop paper feeding.
Note: Manual paper feeding is unavailable while charging.

6.7. Memory Manager

At the main display interface, press key【MENU】 enter the main menu.

Test Set Press key【 】or key【 】to move the

Print Set cursor to【Memory Manager】.Press key
【ENTER】into【Memory Manager】
Memory Manager menu.
If there is no data in the memory,
System Set displays: <No Data!>. Then return.

View From No.1 Press key【 】or key【 】to move the
cursor to the function wanted, then
View From End press key【ENTER】to confirm.
View From No.
Transfer
Delete By No.
Delete All
6.7.1 View from No.1 Group/View from Ending Group
【 View from No.1】Start display values in the memory from the first group.
【View from End】Start display values in the memory from the ending group.

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6.7.2 View from Selected No. Group

Select Group Press 【 】【 】 to move the cursor.

From 001 to 010 Press 【 】【 】 to change the

-------------- number. Press key【ENTER】 to start

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displaying memory data from the
selected beginning group. Press key
【ESC】to cancel current operation.

6.7.3 Data Transfer

【Transfer】export the values stored in the memory as text format to PC through USB
port. This function is not available now.

6.7.4 Delete by Group No.

【 Delete by No.】displays selecting
the range of deleting groups.
Select Group
From 001 to 010 Press 【 】【 】 to move the cursor.

-------------- Press 【 】【 】 to change the

001 01 number. Press key【ENTER】to delete
the selected groups. Press key【ESC】
to cancel operation.
Note：1. If the preset group number exceeds the actual range, then deletes the
actual groups among them.
2. Do not shut down the instrument while deleting data. It could lead to
unpredicted consequence if shutting down while deleting.

6.7.5 Delete All Data

【Delete All】will delete all the data in the memory.

6.7.6 Deletion Confirmation

Press key【 】or【 】to move
--------------- the cursor to【YES】 and press key
Confirm delete？ 【 ENTER 】 to confirm deleting
operation.
--------------- Press key【 】or【 】to move the
YES NO cursor to 【 NO 】 and press key
【 ENTER 】 to cancel deleting
operation.
Press key【ESC】could cancel deleting
operation, no matter where the cursor

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6.8 Browsing Memory Data Groups

Press key【 】or【 】to see previous
No.001 12/03 652HL
No.002 12/03 587HL or next page.
No.003 12/03 820HL Press key【ESC】to exit browsing.
No.004 12/03 693HL
No.005 12/03 783HL Press key【ENTER】, then press 【 】
No.006 12/03 782HL or【 】to move the cursor to the line
No.007 12/03 579HL which you want to see details. Press
No.008 12/03 687HL
【ENTER】to see details of that group.
No.001 12/03 514HL
No.002 12/03 785HL 511 513 516 ↑
No.003 12/03 516HL 514 515
No.004 12/03 789HL
No.005 12/03 570HL
No.006 12/03 852HL
No.007 12/03 523HL
No.008 12/03 796HL

Press key 【 】or【 】to browse

No.001 12/03/02 details including average value, test
Average= 514HL set and each single value.
Press 【 ESC 】 to return to previous
D 05 times display.
Steel

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6.9 System Set
At the main display interface, press key【MENU】 enter the main menu.

Press key【 】or key【 】to move the

Test Set
cursor to【System Set】Menu.
Print Set Press key【ENTER 】to enter【System
Memory Manager Set】menu.

System Set

Auto Save:Off Press key【 】or key【 】to move the

cursor to the item wanted.
Auto Print:Off Press key【ENTER 】to modify the
Auto Delete:Off setting directly or into corresponding
screen.
Auto Trans.:Off Press key【ESC】to exit.
Key Sound:On
【Auto Save】【Auto Delete】【Auto
Warn. Sound:On Trans】【Key Sound】【Warn. Sound】
LCD Brightness could be switched on or off.

Time Date Set 日

期设置
When【Auto Save】is set to <On>, could store the data of current group automatically
after measuring and displaying average value.
When【Auto Print】is set to <On>, could print the data of current group automatically
after measuring and displaying average value.
When【Auto Delete】is set to <On>, according to 3σ rule, could cancel gross error
automatically after having measured presetting average times or pressing end in
advance. If there is data canceled, it needs additional test to reach preset times.
When【Auto Trans.】is set to <On>，could export the value of present group through
communication port after measuring and displaying average value. It’s not available
now.
When【Key Sound】is set to <On>, the buzzer would make a short beep while pressing
key each time.
When【Warn. Sound】is set to <On>, if the measured value exceeds the tolerance limit,
reached the presetting average times or deleting data, the unit will alert you with a
beep.

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6.9.1 LCD Brightness Set

Press key 【 】 to enhance the

LCD brightness brightness. Press key【 】to weaken
--------------- the brightness.
Press key【ENTER】to confirm the
Bright:Press[ ] modifying. Press key【ESC】to cancel
Dark:Press[ ] the modifying.

6.9.2 Time Date Set

Present time and date is displayed
Time Date Set as“M/D/Y H/M”. Press the figure

-------------- 【 】【 】 keys to modify the

1 0/05/2008 11:02 present figure. Move the cursor by

pressing the 【 】【 】keys. Press

key【ENTER】to confirm modifying.
Press key【ESC】to cancel modifying
and exit.

6.10 Software Information

At the main display interface, press key【MENU】 enter the main menu.

Press key【 】or key【 】to move the

Print Set
cursor to【Software Info】.
Memory Manager Press key【ENTER】into 【Software
System Set Info】screen.

Software Info

This screen displays the information

3810A about the main body and the firmware.
The version, the Code and the SN
Version:1.00 would change with the firmware.
Code:HL20000000
SN:HL2000000000

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6.11 System Calibration
The tester and impact device must be calibrated using the supplied hardness block
before use as the first time, or having not been used for a long time, or having reset
the system.
Power Unit OFF. Plug in the impact device.

Press key【 】, while pressing【ENTER】to power on the system. Then the software
calibration screen shows as below.

Calibration Set the impact direction as【 】.

-------------- Measure 5 points on the standard
hardness block.
0/5 times

It would display the average value after

Calibration measuring 5 times.
-------------- Press key【 】 or key【 】to input
the nominal value.
Average=780 Press key【ENTER】to confirm.
Nominal= 780 Press key 【 ESC 】 to cancel this
operation.
Range of adjustment: ±15HL.

6.12 Back Light

With the background light, it is convenient to work in darker conditions. Press key
【 】to switch on or switch off the background light at any moment as you like after
power on.

6.13 Auto Power Off

 The instrument has the function of powering off automatically to save power.
 The system would power down automatically if there’s neither measuring nor any

key operation within 5 minutes. Except key【 】, press any key could stop the
blinking of LCD screen and stop the operation of power off at the moment.
 While the voltage of the battery is too low, the screen will show < Battery
Empty!>, then power off automatically.
 When the instrument is being charged, the Auto Power Off will not function.

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6.14 Paper Loading
 Hold Both ends of the paper
compartment with fingers and open
the compartment cover with
moderate strength.
 According to the illustration, put the
paper into the paper compartment
with attention to the paper direction.
If the paper is misplaced, the
instrument will fail to print.
 Allow about 1” of paper to stick out
of printer head.
 Make sure that the paper is well in
place and close the paper
compartment cover.

6.15 Battery Charge

The instrument uses a NI-MH battery pack as its power source. When the battery
pack runs low, the battery symbol on the display will blink . It needs
charging as soon as possible. Try to drain your battery pack as fully as possible before
it is charged for longest battery service.
 The battery switch should be at ‘ON’ condition before charging.
 Plug the power adapter into the mains supply power socket and then plug the
charger connector into the power jack of the instrument. If the instrument is in
power off condition, it will turn on automatically after the charger plug is inserted
into the power jack. The battery symbol will alternately shows between
and when charging. The darker area of the symbol indicates the amount
of charge in the battery. Full darkness means the battery is fully charged.
 When the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol on the display will blink
.
 Please use the configured AC-DC adapter to charge the battery pack.
Warning: When the battery pack is being charged, printing or paper feeding is
not usable.

6.16 Battery Replacement

When the battery pack fails to hold a charge, the user should replace the batteries
following the program below:
 Power down the instrument.
 Take off the battery compartment cover and take out the battery pack.
 Insert the connection plug of the new battery pack into the socket on the circuit board.
 Reset the battery cover.
 Turn on the instrument to check.
Warning: Please pay attention to the polarity of the battery during battery replacement.

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6.17 Connection of Data Transmission Cable
Insert one connection plug of the transmission cable into the USB socket on the right
side of main body, and insert the other end into the USB port in your computer. Refer
to the manual of the DataPro software for detailed information.

7 Fault Analysis & Evacuation

Fault Appearance Fault Analysis Handling method
Battery failure Replace the battery with
Charge failure a new pack
The battery is switched off Switch on the battery
No measured value Impact device cable failure Replace the cable
Battery exhaustion Charge the battery
Failure power on
The battery is switched off Switch on the battery

8 Servicing & Maintenance

8.1 Impact Device Servicing

After the impact device has been used for 1000--2000 times, please use the nylon
brush provided to clean the guide tube and impact body. When cleaning the guide tube,
unscrew the support ring first, then take out the impact body, spiral the nylon brush in
counter-clock direction into the bottom of guide tube and take it out for 5 times, and
then install the impact body and support ring again.
 Release the impact body after use.
 Any lubricant or cleaning fluid is absolutely prohibited inside the impact device.

8.2 Normal Maintenance Program

When using standard leeb test block and the error is more than 2 HRC, it may be the
impact ball is worn. Changing the spherical test tip or impact object should be
considered.
Please do not dismantle or adjust any fixed assembled parts.
An opened unit will automatically void the stated warranty.

9 Calibration
Calibration should be performed yearly or more often depending upon usage and
quality inspections

10 Storage Conditions
 Always avoid vibration, strong magnetic fields, corrosive medium, viscous fluids,
metal chips and dust. Store in room temperature.
 Keep 3810A in it’s carry case when not in use.

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 APPENDIX

Table 1
Impact device
Material Scale
D/DC D+15 C G DL
19.3～ 20.0～
HRC 20～68.5 20.6～68.2
67.9 69.5
38.4～
HRB 47.7～99.9 37.0～99.9
99.6
Steel and cast steel 59.1～
HRA
85.8
HB 127～651 80～638 80～683 90～646 81～646
HV 83～976 80～937 80～996 80～950
32.2～ 33.3～ 31.8～
HS 30.6～96.8
99.5 99.3 102.1
20.4～ 19.8～ 20.7～
Cold work HRC DL
67.1 68.2 68.2
tool steel
HV 80～898 80～935 100～941
46.5～
HRB
Stainless steel 101.7
HB 85～655
HV 85～802
HRC
Grey cast iron
HB 93～334 92～326
HV
HRC
Nodular cast iron HB 131～387 127～364
HV
HB 19～164 23～210 32～168
Cast aluminum
23.8～ 22.7～
alloys HRB 23.8～85.5
84.6 85.0
BRASS HB 40～173
(copper-zinc alloys) 13.5～
HRB
95.3
BRONZE(copper-alu
HB 60～290
minum/tin alloys)
Wrought copper
HB 45～315
alloys

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Table 2

No. Material HLD Tensile Strength σb(MPa)

1 Mild steel 350～522 374～780

2 High-Carbon steel 500～710 737～1670

3 Cr steel 500～730 707～1829

4 Cr-V steel 500～750 704～1980

5 Cr-Ni steel 500～750 763～2007

6 Cr-Mo steel 500～738 721～1875

7 Cr-Ni-Mo steel 540～738 844～1933

8 Cr-Mn-Si steel 500～750 755～1993

9 Super strength steel 630～800 1180～2652

10 Stainless steel 500～710 703～1676

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 Table 3
Type of impact device DC(D)/DL D+15 C G
Impacting energy 11mJ 11mJ 2.7mJ 90mJ
Mass of impact body 5.5g/7.2g 7.8g 3.0g 20.0g
Test tip hardness: 1600HV 1600HV 1600HV 1600HV
Dia. Test tip: 3mm 3mm 3mm 5mm
Material of test tip: Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten Tungsten
carbide carbide carbide carbide
Impact device diameter: 20mm 20mm 20mm 30mm
Impact device length: 86(147)/ 162mm 141mm 254mm
Impact device weight: 75mm 50g 80g 75g 250g
Max. hardness of sample 940HV 940HV 1000HV 650HB
Mean roughness value of 1.6μm 1.6μm 0.4μm 6.3μm
sample surface Ra:
Min. weight of sample:
Measure directly >5kg >5kg >1.5kg >15kg
Need support firmly 2～5kg 2～5kg 0.5～1.5kg 5～15kg
Need coupling tightly 0.05～2kg 0.05～2kg 0.02～0.5kg 0.5～5kg
Min. thickness of sample
Coupling tightly 5mm 5mm 1mm 10mm
Min. layer thickness for
surface hardening ≥0.8mm ≥0.8mm ≥0.2mm ≥1.2mm
Hardness Indentation 0.54mm 0.54mm 0.38mm
300HV diameter
Depth of 24μm 24μm 12μm
indentation
Hardness Indentation 0.54mm 0.54mm 0.32mm
600HV diameter
Depth of 17μm 17μm 8μm
indentation

Hardness Indentation 0.35mm 0.35mm 0.35mm

800HV diameter
Depth of 10μm 10μm 7μm
indentation
Available type of impact DC: Test D+15: Test C: Test
hole or groove or small,light,thin
device hollow reentrant parts and
cylindrical; surface surface of
DL:Testslen hardened layer
der narrow
groove or
hole

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Optional 12pc Support Ring Set
Part No. S38R

For use on convex and concave parts

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3810A Data Output Software Installation:

Insert CD into drive on your computer

Window will pop up
Run AutoRun.exe
Follow prompts to load program, make sure your
designation drive is set to C:
Once completed a “Datapro for Hardness icon will appear on
desktop
Launch the program using the Datapro for Hardness icon on
desktop shortcut
Using the USB cable provided insert round end to the
hardness tester and USB side to your computer
On the software screen select “Connect”. It will ask for which
COM port you are attached to. Select COM port.
Once connected you can view all saved memory files on
screen.
There are also selections for “Database” and “Reports”.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: (201) 962-8352

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