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Operating Instructions
STM-50
Contents
1 Warranty and Liability............................................................................................... 3
1.1 Notices within the Operating Instructions................................................................ 3
1.2 Responsibilities of the Operating Company............................................................ 3
1.3 Responsibilities of the Personnel............................................................................ 3
1.4 Informal Safety Measures....................................................................................... 4
1.5 Training of the Personnel........................................................................................ 4
1.6 Intended Use........................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Dangers in Handling the Device.............................................................................. 4
1.8 Copyright................................................................................................................. 4
1.9 Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................ 4

2 Available Models....................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Specifications.......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Delivery Includes..................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Unpacking............................................................................................................... 5

3 Measuring................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Notices Before Starting Measurement.................................................................... 6
3.2 Measuring with the Screen Printing Tension Meter................................................ 6
3.3 Marking a tension range.......................................................................................... 7

4 Testing the screen printing tension meter.............................................................. 8

5 Service and Maintenance.......................................................................................... 8

6 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 8

7 Verification of Calibration and Determination of Repair Costs............................. 9

8 Correspondence...................................................................................................... 10

9 Repairs..................................................................................................................... 10

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1 Warranty and Liability
In principle, the supply of the device is subject to our “General Conditions of Sale and De-
livery.” These have been provided to the operating company on conclusion of the contract,
at the latest.
Warranty:
- SCHMIDT Mechanical Screen Printing Tension Meter are warranted for 12 months.
Parts subject to wear, electronic components and measuring springs are not covered by
the warranty. No warranty or liability will be accepted for bodily injury or property damage
resulting from one or several of the following causes:
- Misuse or abuse of the device.
- Improper mounting, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the device
(e.g. verification interval).
- Operation of the device if any safeguards are defective or if any safety and protection

precautions are not properly installed or not operative.

- Failure to comply with the notices in the Operating Instructions regarding transport,
storage, mounting, commissioning, operation, maintenance and setup of the device.
- Any unauthorized structural alteration of the device.
- Insufficient inspection of device components that are subject to wear.
- Opening the device or improper repair work.
- Disasters caused by the effects of foreign objects or by force majeure.

1.1 Notices within the Operating Instructions

The fundamental prerequisite for the safe handling of this device and its troublefree opera-
tion is the knowledge of the basic safety notices and safety instructions.
These Operating Instructions contain the most important notices for the safe operation of
the device.
These Operating Instructions, in particular the safety notices, must be observed by any
person who works with the device. In addition, the local valid rules and regulations for the
prevention of accidents must be complied with.
The representations within the Operating Instructions are not true to scale.
The dimensions given are not binding.
General indications of direction, such as FRONT, REAR, RIGHT, LEFT apply when viewing
the front of the device.

1.2 Responsibilities of the Operating Company

In compliance with the EC Directive 89/655/EEC, the operating company agrees to only
permit persons to work with the device who:
- are familiar with the basic regulations on industrial safety and accident prevention and
who have been trained in handling the device.
- have read and understood the chapter on safety and the warning notices in these
Operating Instructions and have confirmed this with their signatures.
- are examined regularly on their safe and conscientious working method.

1.3 Responsibilities of the Personnel

All persons who work with the device agree to perform the following duties before starting
work:
- to observe the basic regulations on industrial safety and accident prevention.
- to read the chapter on safety and the warning notices in these Operating Instructions and
to confirm with their signatures that they have understood them.

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1.4 Informal Safety Measures
The Operating Instructions must always be kept on hand where the device is operated.
Apart from the Operating Instructions, the general and local valid regulations on accident
prevention and environmental protection must be provided and complied with.

1.5 Training of the Personnel

Only trained and instructed personnel is permitted to work with the device. The responsi-
bilities of the personnel must be clearly defined for mounting, commissioning, operation,
setup, maintenance and repair. Trainees may only work with the device under the supervi-
sion of an experienced personnel
1.6 Intended Use
The device is intended exclusively to be used as a tension of print screens.
Any other use or any use exceeding this intention will be regarded as misuse.
Under no circumstances shall HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for damage
resulting from misuse.
The intended use also includes:
- Complying with all notices included in the Operating Instructions and observing all
inspection and maintenance works.

1.7 Dangers in Handling the Device

The device was designed according to the state of the art and the approved safety stan-
dards. Nevertheless, its use may cause serious or fatal injury to the user or third persons,
and/or an impairment of the device or of other material assets.

The device must not be operated in potential explosive areas

and must not come into contact with aggressive substances.

The device may only be applied:

- For its intended use in a faultless condition with regard to the safety requirements.
- Malfunctions that could impair safety must be remedied immediately.
- Personal protective equipment must be used according to the EC Directive 89/686/EEC.

1.8 Copyright
The copyright on these Operating Instructions remains with the company
HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH.
These Operating Instructions are intended for the operating company and its personnel
only. They contain instructions and notices that may only be reproduced on the prior writ-
ten permission of
HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH
and under indication of the complete reference data.
Violations will be prosecuted.

1.9 Declaration of Conformity

Our mechanical screen printing tension meters do not belong to the EC machinery
directive 2006/42/EG and do not have a CE mark.

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2 Available Models

Measuring Measuring
Model
Range Force
FT / STM-50 6 - 50 N/cm 2.1 - 3.0 N

2.1 Specifications
Tension range: 6 - 50 N/cm
Depth of indentation: max. 1 mm
Measuring force: 2.1 - 3.0 N
Scale diameter: 54 mm
Dimensions: 75 mm x 46 mm x 115 mm (L x W x H)
Weight, net (gross): approx. 480 g (740 g)
2.2 Delivery Includes
1 Instrument
1 Operating Instructions
1 Carrying case
2.3 Unpacking
Unpack the tension meter and inspect it for any shipping damage. Notices of defect must
be filed immediately, at the latest within 10 days on receipt of the goods.

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3 Measuring
3.1 Notices Before Starting Measurement
Have you read and understood the Operating Instructions, in particular
Chapter 1 “Basic Safety Notices” ?
You are not permitted to operate the device before doing so.

Before working with the device you must put on your personal protective
clothing, if necessary. For example, eye protectors, gloves, etc.
To avoid damage, do not move the center measuring feeler by hand.

Tensions that exceed the tension range of the instrument by more than
100 % may cause permanent damage to the movement and must be avoided
under any circumstances.

The ID plate with the serial number as well as the calibration label (optional) are
provided on the rear side of the instrument, the SCHMIDT Quality Seal are pro-
vided on the front side.

3.2 Measuring with the Screen Printing Tension Meter

Skale outer ring

Skale

Screen Printing Tension Meter

Measuring:
- Ensure that the instrument shows zero in unloaded conditions. If the pointer does not
match the zero position turn the outer ring carefully till the pointer matches the zero po-
sition.
- Place the instrument on the mesh and hit the screen web a few times with your hands
to compensate any mechanical friction caused by the instrument and thus ensure the
repeatability.
-The scale pointer will show now the screen tension directly in N/cm

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3.3 Marking a tension range

Marker

The instrument is equipped with two adjustable marks to mark a tension range which is
mostly used.

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4 Testing the screen printing tension meter

- In unloaded conditions the indicator must point at zero, at which the index line of the
scale has to point optical upright to the top (The outer ring of the scale can be turned)
- Place the device on a flat surface (e. g. glass plate). After removing the tension meter
from the surface, the indicator must point at zero again

5 Service and Maintenance

The tension meter is easy to maintain.
Depending on operating time and load, the tension meter should be checked according
to the locally valid regulations and conditions (as described in Chapter 4)
Other testing methods as described in chapter 4 can cause different measuring
readings.

6 Cleaning
For cleaning the unit, do not use any

AGGRESSIVE SOLVENTS

such as trichloroethylene or similar chemicals.

NO WARRANTY OR LIABILITY

shall be accepted for damage resulting from improper cleaning.

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7 Verification of Calibration and Determination of Repair Costs
Flow chart for verifying the calibration of used tension meters, incoming and outgoing verifi-
cation with Inspection Certificate 3.1 according to DIN EN 10204

Delivery

Visual inspection
and functional test

Unit can be
Vertification of the
calibrated Yes
calibration
(functional)

Prepare certification
for
incoming calibration
No

Values within
specification Yes

No

Determination
of costs

Repair costs
exceed 40 % of as
new value

Yes

Make of
cost estimate
No

Costs approved
No by customer

Yes

Repair and
adjustment

Verification of the
calibration

Calibration label Calibration label

on the instrument on the instrument

Prepare certificate
for outgoing
calibration

Invoice repair and Invoice

Invoice scrapping
calibration services calibration services
and disposal
and dispatch and dispatch

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8 Correspondence
Should you have any questions regarding the instrument or Operating Instructions, or their
use, please indicate above all the following details which are given on the ID plate:
1) Model
2) Serial number

9 Repairs
Shipping instructions:
We kindly ask for return free of charge for us, if possible by airmail parcel. All occurring
charges, if any (such as freight, customs clearance, duty etc.), will be billed to customer.
For return from foreign countries, we ask you to include a proforma invoice with a low value
for customs clearance only, e.g. 50 Euro, each and to advise the shipment in advance by
fax or eMail.

To avoid unnecessary follow-up questions, and the resulting loss of time or

possible misunderstandings, please return the instrument with a detailed fault
description to our service department. Please indicate in your order whether you
require an Inspection Certificate 3.1 according to DIN EN 10204.

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