LCRmanual

LCR-500
LOAD CELL SYSTEM

FULLY AUTOMATIC ROCKWELL-TYPE
HARDNESS TESTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Part Number 200-709
March 2005
Patents are Pending in U.S.A. and other countries
2005 LECO Corporation
Minor revisions may not be reflected in this manual
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview Avenue St. Joseph, M I 49085-2396
Phone: 269-983-5531 Fax: 269-983-3850
info@ leco.com ww w.leco.com ISO-9001 No. FM 24045
LECO is a registered trademark of LECO Corporation .
NOTES TO USERS
Fully understand the contents of this instruction manual before using and controlling this product to secure
users safety and improve the working efficiency through sufficient use of the performance of this product
CAUTION marks are given in this manual for the purpose of securing the safety of users and machine
1. The Company will not warrant any damage that is caused by handling and operating not described in this
manual. The user shall be responsible for such damage
2. The Company will not warrant any marketability and fitness for particular purposes when using this
product nor warrant any direct or indirect consequential damage caused by such use
3. If the user of this product is changed by resale, etc., please transfer this instruction manual without fail
together with the product
4. If this product or manual should have been lost or damaged, please contact the Company or our
overseas agents promptly
Cautions on safety
DANGER Negligence of the caution in this indication column may cause prominent danger resulting
in death or serious injuries
WARNING Negligence of the caution in this indication column may cause danger resulting in death or
serious injuries
CAUTION Negligence of the caution in this indication column may cause injuries or physical damage
only
Warning
COMPULSION
Relocate or re-install the machine by two persons at least for securing safety whenever such
work is done, because this machine is heavy.
PROHIBITION
Never remove the cover after power has been applied to the machine.
A high voltage is locally applied to PC boards.
Dont operate the machine without mounting the cover.
PROHIBITION
Never disassemble nor modify the machine, otherwise mechanical troubles may result.
Disassembly of the machine, if executed, may affect the accuracy of each measuring section.
If the machine should have been disassembled, it is not guaranteed even if the warranty period
is not expired yet.
PROHIBITION
Never operate the machine by wet hands, otherwise the machine body may become rusty, and
also, negligence of this warning may cause an electric leak failure or an electric shock accident
in the operating section.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Dont mount the machine at a dusty place as much as possible, otherwise electronic units and
mechanical parts may deteriorate soon.
If the machine was installed at such a place due to unavoidable circumstances, cover the
machine whenever it is not used.
PROHIBITION
Never turn off the power supply before LCD screen has been switched, but turn off the power
supply after setting has been completed by pressing ENTER key.
If the power supply should be turned off when a screen is just selected or when setting is in
progress by pressing ENTER key, the RAM area of PC boards may be broken.
Dont turn off the power supply during setting or when a screen is being selected.
CONTENTS
1. General 1
2. Functions of component parts 2
3. Features 7
4. Accessories 9
5. Configuration of screens 11
6. Preparation for measurement 43
7. Measuring conditions setting 44
7.1 1. Measuring scale selection 45
7.2 2. Loading/unloading speed setting 46
7.3 3. Holding time setting 47
7.4 4. Hardness value indicating time 47
8. Start of measurement 48
8.1 Cautions on use 49
9. Various offsets 50
9.1 1. Cylindrical offset 50
9.2 2. Spherical offset 50
10. Hardness conversion 52
11. Internal memory (Number of measuring points) 55
12. Modes selection 56
12.1 1. Plastic mode 56
12.2 2. Sampling mode 57
12.3 3. Brinell mode 58
12.3 1. Brinell mode test conditions setting 58
12.3 2. Brinell coefficient
13. Edition 60
13.1 Graph screen 60
13.2 Histogram screen 61
13.3 Measuring history screen 61
14. Setting selection screens 63
14.1 OK/NG LIMIT screen 64
14.2 COM SET screen 64
14.3 PRINT MODE screen 65
14.4 LANGUAGE screen 66
14.5 MULTI OFFSET screen 66
14.6 OFFSET screen 67
14.7 ADJUST screen 68
14.8 CONFIRM screen 68
15. Cautions on handling 72
16. Troubleshooting 74
17. Daily control 75
18. Error messages 76
1.General
The Rockwell type hardness tester is a highly reliable machine being employed over
a wide range from testing metals to testing plastic, new materials, and other
non-metallic materials. It can easily be operated even by inexperienced operators
without any noticeable individuals errors in measurement.
The Rockwell-superficial hardness tester is almost equivalent to the standard

Rockwell type in its principle and structure.
Since its indentations are minute due to its small test load, it is the most suitable for
measurement of thin metal plates and finished parts, fine parts of watches, clocks,
and computers, and carburized, nitrified, or other surface-quenched parts that cannot
be measured by the standard Rockwell type hardness tester.
Thus, it is frequently used instead of Vickers hardness tester.
Rockwell hardness is defined as described below.
By using a definite indenter, the reference load (98.07N/10 kgf in Rockwell

hardness test or 29.4N/3 kgf in superficial hardness test) is applied to a specimen
first, and a test load (selected out of 588.4N/60 kgf, 980.7N/100kgf, or 1471N/150
kgf in Rockwell hardness test or selected out of 147.1N/15 kgf, 294.2N/30 kgf, or
441.3N/45 kgf in case of superficial hardness test) is applied to the specimen
next, and then, the test load is released to the reference load.
The Rockwell hardness is obtained from a difference of the depth of indentations

caused by the first and second reference loads.
In Rockwell hardness test, its depth of 2 m (2/1000 mm) is indicated on the

display as 1 hardness.
In the superficial hardness test, on the other hand, its depth of 1 m (1/1000 mm)
is indicated on the display as 1 hardness.
This hardness tester has been precisely designed and manufactured based on the
above definitions, and its vital mechanism is fully shielded to keep it free of dust and
rust that may causes troubles.
Accordingly, this hardness tester is very rigid and highly precise for ensuring a long
time use.
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2. Functions of component parts
c Operation
LCD touch screen
d Load shaft
e Illumination LED
f Elevating screw
h STOP switch
g START switch
c Operation LCD touch screen

Screen for various operations
For details, refer to the configuration of screens.
d Load shaft
Indenter mounting shaft
e Illumination LED
Lights simultaneously when turning on the power supply
This LED illuminates a specimen for confirming its measuring position.
f Elevating screw
This is used for adjusting the measuring height of a specimen after loading the specimen
g START switch
Starts measurement
h STOP switch
Stops operating the machine urgently and resets the load shaft to its initial position.
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POWER RS232C
f
c
DATA
g
AC IN OPTION 1
h
d
100-115/200-220 / 240V
c Power switch
d PC plug socket inlet
e Voltage selector switch
f RS232C connector for PC communication
g RS232C connector for RS232C printer
h External I/O control connector
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f RS232C pins arrangement
Pin No. Signal name Pin connections

1
2 RXT 1 5
3 TXD
4
5 SG
6
7
8
9
6 9
Connector employed D-sub 9-pin connector on the male side
g Data pins arrangement
Pin No Signal name Pin connections

1
2 RXD 5 1
3 TXD
4
5 SG
6
7
8
9
9 6
Connector employed D-sub 9R -pin connector on the female side
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Structure
Upper cover of machine body
Loading mechanism
Rear gauge
Load cell
CPU board
Amplifier board
Motor driver
Various transformers
Leveling leg Elevating screw
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3. Features
New type Rockwell hardness tester LCR-500 is provided with a built-in load cell in the loading
mechanism.
* Test loading/unloading speed control.

LCR-500 can select an optional loading speed over a range from 40 m/mm to 200 m/mm.
* Holding time setting in each step.

Initial load holding time control.
Holding time control after unloading can be changed by setting.
* Load control by means of load cell.

Unlike in case of the lever system, no load change occurs against vibrations during loading.
This machine can be mounted easily because of no lever system loading.
* No initial loading operation.

In conventional machines, an operator applies the initial load by lifting the elevating assembly.
In LCR-500, the indenter lowers automatically when pressing the START switch after mounting a
specimen on the anvil, so that it is not necessary to manipulate the elevating assembly during
measurement.
* Hardness is indicated in units of 0.01.

Hardness can be indicated down to units of 0.01.
* A color LCD is used in the operation screen.

A 5.7-inch easy-to-see color LCD is mounted to be able to offer many data to an operator.
* Offset functions
Offset functions are provided for measuring cylindrical and spherical specimens.
These functions conform to ASTME-140 Table 1 and Table 2.
(Setting is necessary before starting measurement) A table is inserted.
* Offset can be done every hardness level.

Offset every hardness level and offset of the entire scales can be done.
Max. 3 scales can be stored into memory at the same time.
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Specifications
Items/types LCR-500R LCR-500RB
Measuring principle and Load cell type direct loading/ direct detection system of indenter penetration
system depth /minimum 0.01 HR hardness display
JIS B 7726 / JIS K 7202 / JIS Z 2245 / ISO 6508-2 /
Applicable standards
ASTM E 18 / ASTM E 104 / ASTM E 140 ASTM D 785
Display and operation
8-colors LCD touch panel
panel
Applicable language Japanese, English, Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean
environment languages
Load cell type fully-automatic load control system
(Indenter shaft lowering ~ Reference load loading ~ Test load loading -
Loading principle and
holding- releasing ~ Hardness value display ~ Indenter shaft lifting )
measuring operation
*Manual operation is necessary only for lifting the upper face of specimen
to be within 8 mm from the Indenter tip
. Reference N : 29.42 98.07
load kgf : 3 10
N : 147.1 294.2 441.3 588.4 980.7 1471
Test load
kgf : 15 30 45 60 100 150
Special light load N : 61.29, 76.61, 98.07, 153.2, 196.1,
conforming to - 245.2, 294.2, 306.5, 392.3, 612.9,
Load Brinell test mode 980.7, 1226, 1839
specified in ISO kgf : 6.25, 7.8125, 10, 15.625, 20, 25,
-
6506-2 31.25, 40, 62.5, 100, 120, 125,187.5
Optional loads can be set in 2 kinds by the
Optional loading
combination of [reference load and test load]
mode Special
over a range from 29/42N (3 kgf) to 1961N
Rockwell load
(200 kgf)
Lowering distance of
Max. 8 mm
Indenter shaft
Optionally settable over a range form 0 to 999s This time is set to 3s at
Test load holding time
the delivery time from factory
Measuring time Approx. 13s/cycle at the delivery time from factory
Plastic measuring
Testing method conforming to JIS K7202 and ASTM D785
mode
Hardness
Hardness conversion and display conforming to ASTM E140
conversion/display
OK/NG criteria and limit Upper limit value and lower limit value setting, OK/NG display
setting (0 ~ 130 hardness Minimum 0.1 hardness setting)
C, D, A, G, GW, B, BW, F, FW, K, KW, E, EW, H, HW, P, PW, M, MW, L, LW, V, VW, S, SW, R, RW,
HR scale display 15N, 30N, 45N, 15T, 15TW, 30T, 30TW, 45T, 45TW, 15W, 15WW, 30W, 30WW, 45W, 45WW,
15X, 15XW, 30X, 45X, 45XW, 15Y, 15YW, 30Y, 30YW, 45Y,45YW
HB hardness display calculated
Brinell test mode - from indentation depth
(Reference value)
Test load display Simultaneous display in units of kgf/SI on scale selection screen
Multi-point offset of max. 5 points (3 scales simultaneously settable)
Hardness value offset Offset/Cylindrical convex surface offset (Inch selectable in ASTME 18 and
function JIS Z 2245 mm) /spherical convex surface offset (Effective for HRC
conforming to JIS Z 2245 )
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Data memory function Max. 2000 data can be stored into memory
Offset and edition of measured values/ statistical data ( Measuring
Data edition function
count/maximum value/minimum value/average value/dispersion )
Detection of maximum
penetration quantity of Detection and output of the maximum penetration quantity of Indenter
Indenter
Load indentation Indentation depth and load data in
formation loading and unloading processes
-
Process displacement are output to external PC by
detection mode RS232C
External output signal RS232C: 2 systems (for printer and PC) / Option PIO (for external control)
a. Hardness value b. Hardness value / Conversion value
c. Hardness value / Maximum penetration / quantity
d. Hardness value / OK/NG criteria e. Hardness value / Statistic data
Printer printing mode f. Hardness value / Average value / OK/NG criteria g. Conversion value
h. Conversion value / OK/NG criteria i Conversion value Statistic data
j. Conversion value / Average value / OK/NG criteria
k. Maximum penetration value
Illumination device White LED spot illumination
Specimen fixing
Mountable Option (2 kinds Large and small)
adapter
Maximum height of
255 mm (10")
specimen
Maximum depth of
170 mm (6.7")
specimen
Dimensions of machine
(W) 220 (D) 465 (H) 810 mm
body
Weight of machine
Approx. 100 kg (including standard accessories)
body
Power supply AC 100 ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz ( Externally selectable at option)
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4. Accessories
Standard accessories
Code No. Article name LCR-500R LCR-500RB

R-003 Diamond Indenter 1 1
Case for diamond Indenter 1 1
1
R-004 /16-inch steel Indenter 1 1
Case for 1/16-inch steel Indenter 1 1
1
R-008 /16-inch spare steel ball 10 pieces 10 pieces
R-012 HRC 60 level 60 level
R-014 Reference HRB 90 level 90 level
R-015 specimen HR30N 70 level 70 level
R-016 HR30T 70 level 70 level
R-021 60 mm flat 1 1
Anvil
R-022 V shape 1 1
R-042 Power cable 1 1
Connector - adapter 1 1
13 mm single-ended wrench 1 1
Plus screwdriver 1 1
R-043 Level adjusting leg 4 pieces 4 pieces
R-044 Machine cover 1 1
Calibration certificate 1 1
Instruction manual 1 1
R-045 Accessory case 1 1
2.5 mm steel ball Indenter for
- - 1
Brinell
Spare steel ball : 2.5 mm - 1
INSTRUCTIONS AND CERTIFICATE
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Optional accessories
Code Code Code
Article name Article name Article name
No. No. No.
Digital printer Steel ball Indenter Steel ball Indenter
FD-1RS 1/8-inch -inch
R-001 R-005 R-006
(RS232C )
Steel ball Indenter
Anvil V shape ( small ) Anvil spot
-inch
R-007 R-023 R-025
Anvil carbide spot Anvil diamond spot Round table 200 mm
R-026 R-027 R-028
Micro test table for Jominy Specimen fixing jig

Specimen fixing jig (large)
test (small)
R-029 L-030 L-031
1 mm ball Indenter for 2 mm ball Indenter for 2.5 mm ball Indenter for
Brinell mode Brinell mode Brinell mode
- - -
5 mm ball Indenter for

Brinell mode
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Measuring screen Offset selection screen Statistic screen Setting screen
Z-1 Z-9 Z-13 Z-17
5. Configuration of screens
Measuring scale setting screen Cylindrical offset Graph screen Upper-limit/lower-limit
Z-4 (metric) Z-10 Z-14 setting screen
Free load setting screen Z-18
Cylindrical offset Histogram screen
Z-5 (inch) Z-11 Z-15 Communication setting
Free measuring screen
method setting Spherical offset Data edition screen Z-19
screen Z-12 Z-16
Z-6 Printer mode setting screen
Test cycle setting screen Z-20
Z-2 Language setting screen
Measuring mode setting screen Z-21
Z-3 Multipoint offset screen
Z-23
Conversion scale setting screen Multipoint offset
Z-7 scale setting screen
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Number of measuring points setting Z-24

screen Offset setting screen
Z-8 Z-25
Multipoint offset
scale setting screen
Z-24
Mechanical adjustment screen
Setting confirmation screen
Z-26
DECEL/STOP
setting screen
Z-27
Information
conversion screen
Z-29 ~ 32
Brinell coefficient
setting screen
Z-28
Measuring screen
c d e f
TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

h
g
i
Standard Mode
120cm/s k
j l
HRC
0.00 14
11
none
RESET START
0 / 2000
12 13
(Z-1)
c Transfers to the measuring screen

d Transfers to the offset (cylindrical, spherical) screen
e Transfers to the measuring data edition screen
f Transfers to various setting screen
g Transfers to the test cycle setting screen
Indicates the contents of measuring operation
h Transfers to the measuring mode setting screen
Indicates the present mode in the measuring screen
i Indicates the marks when various offsets were executed
j Indicates the decision mark of measured values when upper-limit and lower limits have
been set
k Indicates a measured value
l Transfers to the measuring scale setting screen
The present scale is indicated on the measuring screen
11 Resets the hardness display
Hardness display is reset if an error occurs
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12 Transfers to the conversion scale
Indicates a conversion value when a conversion scale is set
13 Transfers to the number of measuring points setting screen
Indicates the number of data to be stored into memory and the present number of data
during measurement
14 Starts measurement
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Test cycle setting screen
d e

f
c
T1 T2 T3 T4
g
S1
SCALE HRC j
h ENTER k
i
l
EXIT 11
12 13
(Z-2)
c Press this key for setting T1 Initial load holding time setting
d Press this key for setting T2 Test load holding time setting
e Press this key for setting T3 Lead timing setting
f Press this key for setting T4 Hardness display time setting
g Press this key for S1 setting Test load loading/unloading speed setting
h Indicates the present scale in the setting mode
i Indicates the present measuring scale
j Increases the numeric value of the corresponding digit when pressing each key once
k Indicates the present measuring scale
l Increases the numeric value of the corresponding digit when pressing each key once
11 Indicates the input range of the selected mode
12 Decides a set value
13 Gets out of this screen and returns to the measuring screen
If an undecided value is present (if ENTER key is not pressed yet after inputting a
numeric value), the numeric value remains unchanged from the value before change
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Measuring mode setting screen
SET OFFSET EDIT SETUP

c
TEST MODE ENTER EXIT

Standard
i
d Standard Plastic h
g
e
Brinell Sampling
f
(Z-3)
c Indicates the present measuring mode.

d Selects the standard mode
e Selects the plastic mode
f Selects the Brinell mode (LCR-500RB only)
g Selects the sampling mode (LCR-500RB only)
h Decides a selected mode
i Gets out of this screen and returns to the measuring screen
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Measuring scale setting screen
c d

e
CURT SCALE HRC INIT SCALE FL1
150Kg/f DIA inch mm
f W Free
g

h
HRC HRG HRK
i
ENTER HRD HRB HRF
j
EXIT HRA HRF HRH
k
(Z-4)
c Indicates the measuring scale employed temporarily

d Indicates the stored measuring scale
e Indicates the performance of the present measuring scale
f Selects the measuring scale page
g Transfers to the free measuring scale setting screen
h Adds W to the display in case of a steel ball Indenter
Press this key once more
i CURT scale changes when pressing this key once
j Stores a selected measuring scale into memory INIT scale changes
k Gets out of this screen and returns to the measuring screen
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Free load setting screen
c d 13
FL1 FL2 ENTER EXIT

e 12
Free Load Not Select
M L 11
f
l
T L
g
0 0 0 0 0 Kg/f k
CALC j
100-h/2h INPUT 3.00-180.00
h i
(Z-5)
c Selects FL1
d Selects FL2
Set ML and TL after selecting FL1 or FL2 first
e Selects the reference load of the selected FL
f Selects the test load of the selected FL
g Transfers to the CALC screen
h Indicates the present CALC setting
i Indicates the ML/TL input range
j The numeric value corresponding to each digit decreases by one when pressing each
key once
Indicates the present set value or numeric value after setting
k Indicates an input value after present setting
l The numeric value corresponding to each digit increases by one when pressing each
key once
11 Indicates the performance of the FL being set at present
12 Gets out of this screen and returns to the measuring screen
13 Press this key when deciding each setting
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Free measuring method setting screen
FL Calculate Mode
ENTER EXIT
g
c
f
130-h/2u 100-h/2u 100-h/2u
d e
(Z-6)
c Sets CALC to 130-h/2h (equivalent to HRB, etc.)

d Sets CALC to 100-h/2h (equivalent to HRC)
e Sets CALC to 100-h/1h (equivalent to superficial measurement)
f Decides the selected setting
g Gets out of this screen and returns to the free load setting
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Conversion scale setting screen
SCALE HRC Init Convert E to No set
c HV HRA 15N
d
HK 30N
ENTER HBS HRG 45N
f
HBW HRC TEN
EXIT HS HRB
g
e
(Z-7)
c Indicates the present measuring scale

d Indicates the selected conversion scale.
No Set is selected if not set anything.
e Selects the scale to be converted.
Display depends upon the measuring scale.
f Decides the selected conversion scale.
g Gets out of this screen and transfers to the measuring screen.
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Number of measuring points setting screen
OTAL 2000
ENTER EXIT
EST 0
c
g
d
DATA h
CLEAR
e i
2 0 0 0 j
PRINT k
INPUT 1 -2000
f l
(Z-8)
c Indicates the number of measuring points being set at present.

d Indicates the number of data being saved at present.
e Clears all saved data.
f Prints out saved data.
g Gets out of this screen and transfers to the measuring screen.
h Decides the set number of measuring points
i Corresponds to each digit.
The numeric number increases by once each time each key is pressed once
j Indicates the present number of measuring points and the number of measuring points
being set at present
k Corresponds to each digit. The numeric number decreases by one each time each key
is pressed once
l Indicates the input range of the number of measuring points.
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Offset selection screen

c
Cylindrical Offset
d
Spherical Offset
(Z-9)
c Transfers to the cylindrical offset screen
d Transfers to the spherical offset screen
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Cylindrical offset screen mm

c
mm ENTER EXIT
h
Cylindrical Offset No Offset i
d
e
f
0 0 0
INPUT 1.6 <--> 12.5

g
(Z-10) j
c Selects mm or inch
d Indicates an offset value being set at present
No Offset is displayed if not set anything
e Corresponds to each digit.
f Indicates the set value and input value being set at present.
g Corresponds to each digit. The numeric number decreases by one each time each key
is pressed once.
h Gets out of this screen and transfers to the offset selection screen.
i Decides the set numeric value
j Indicates the inputable range in the metric offset being set at present.
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Cylindrical offset screen (inch)

c
inch ENTER EXIT

h
Cylindrical Offset No Offset
i
d
e
0 00 16
f
g
INPUT 4/16 <--> 1.8/16
(Z-11)
c Selects mm or inch
No Offset is displayed if not set anything
e Corresponds to each digit. The numeric number increases by once each time each key
is pressed once
is pressed once.
*The denominator of inch remains unchanged from 16
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Spherical offset
c
mm ENTER EXIT
h
Spherical Offset No Offset
i
0 00 16
d
e
INPUT 4/16 <--> 1.8/16
f
j
g
(Z-12)
c Indicates that the spherical offset is done in units of mm

* Not switched to inch.
e Corresponds to each digit.
is pressed once.
The range is indicated in units of mm.
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Statistic screen

d
c
n 10/2000 Graph e
Max 60.14
Min 58.29 Hist f
AVG 59.40 Print g
RNG 1.85
SD 0.61 Edit h
U 0.34 n1
CV 1.03
(Z-13)
c Indicates the edited data of measuring data being collected up to the present.
d Transfers to the graph screen.
e Transfers to the histogram screen.
f Prints the data being edited in this screen.
g Transfers to the data edition screen.
h Selects n/n-1 in edition calculation.
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Graph screen

Max DATA No 0 - 0
0.00
k c
EXIT
11 d
Min
e
0.00
f
l g
<<< << < > >> >>>
j i h
(Z-14)
c Indicates the number of data being displayed on the graph screen.

d Indicates data every 10 data by a broken line graph.
e Data advances by 5 each time this key is pressed once.
f Data advances by 50 each time this key is pressed once.
g Data advances by 500 each time this key is pressed once.
h Data retreats by 5 each time this key is pressed once.
i Data retreats by 50 each time this key is pressed once.
j Data retreats by 500 each time this key is pressed once.
k Indicates the maximum value of totalized data
l Indicates the minimum value of totalized data
11 Gets out of this screen and returns to the edition screen.
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Histogram screen
Max
0.00
e
c
EXIT Print
g
Min d
0.00
f 0.0 0
(Z-15)
c Prints out the histogram.

d Indicates collected data as a histogram by dividing data ranging from the
maximum value to the minimum value into six sections.
e Indicates the maximum value of totalized data.
f Indicates the minimum value of totalized data.
g Gets out of this screen and returns to the statistic screen
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Data edition screen
DATA EDIT
DEL INS P ENTER EXIT
l
k
c
d 0000 ****** 7 8 9 j
0000 ******
4 5 6
0000 ******
0001 ****** 1 2 3
0002 ****** i
e 0 7 C
f
-
g h
(Z-16)
c Deletes collected data.

d Adds new data to collected data.
e Indicates collected data.
f Transfers data upward step by step
g Transfers data downward step by step.
h Press this key if - is necessary when correcting a hardness value.
i Serve as ten keys for editing data.
j Prints out collected data.
k Press this key for deciding it after various setting.
l Gets out of this screen and returns to the statistic screen.
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OK/NG LIMIT MULTI OFFSET
COM SET OFFSET

PRINT MODE ADJST
LANGUAGE CONFIRM c
(Z-17)
c Transfers to various screens.
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Upper-limit/lower-limit setting screen
OK/NG LIMIT
ENTER EXIT
k
Hi 0.00
Lo 0.00 7 8 9
j
c
Hi 4 5 6
d
+ 0.00 1 2 3
Lo
e 0 7 C
+ i
0.00
INPUT -1999.99 <--> +1999.99
g h
f
(Z-18)
INPUT 4/16 <--> 1.8/16
c Indicates the upper-limit value being set at present.

d Indicates the lower-limit value being set at present.
e Selects + and - from each other in a numeric value to be set.
f Selects change/input of the upper-limit value being set at present.
g Selects change/input of the lower-limit value being set at present.
h Indicates the inputable ranges of upper/lower-limit values
i Serve as ten keys for input operation.
j Decides a set numeric value.
k Gets out of this screen and returns to the setting screen.
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Communication setting screen
COM SET
ENTER EXIT
c
i
No. 1 9600 BPS

h
d 8 bit N Parity 1 Stop
f g
(Z-19)
c Sets an output destination.

d Sets the baud rate.
e Sets the number of data.
f Sets the parity.
g Sets the stop bit.
h Decides the set contents.
i Gets out of this screen and returns to the setting screen.
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Printer mode setting screen
TEST ENTER EXIT h

f
PRINT MODE d
c
PRINT MODE 0 e
(Z-20)
c Indicates the printer mode.

d Increases the numeric value of printer mode by one.
e Decreases the numeric value of printer mode by one.
f Prints the output format of the decided printer mode as test printing.
g Decides the set mode.
h Gets out of this screen and returns to the setting screen.
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Language setting screen
LANGUAGE
Italian English
ENTER Spanish Japanese

d
Chinese German
EXIT Korean French

e
(Z-21)
c Selects the language to be used.
d Decides the selected language.
e Gets out of this screen and returns to the setting screen.
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Multipoint offset screen
OK/NG LIMIT
ENTER EXIT 11
P1>P2>P3>P4>P5
SCALE 1:NONE 7 8 9 l
c
d Standard 4 5 6
f 0.00
1 1 2 3
Measurement
e
0.00 0 7 C k
g INPUT 0.00 - 130.00
h i j
(Z-23)
c Transfers to the offset scale selection screen.

d Indicates the offset scale for edition at present.
e Indicates an offset point.
f Increases the offset point by one.
g Decreases the offset point by one.
h Inputs or changes the reference value.
i Inputs or changes a measured value.
j Indicates the inputable range.
k Serve as ten keys for numerical input.
l Decides a set numerical value.
11 Gets out of this screen and returns to the setting screen.
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Multipoint offset scale setting screen
j OFFSET SCALE SET
i
EXIT HRC HRD HRA
CLA 45N 30N 30N
h 1:NONE
HRG HRB 45N
e 2:NONE
1 3:NONE 45T 30T TEN
d
HRK HRE HRH c

f
g
(Z-24)
c This offset scale selection key selects a scale as an offset object.

d Indicates the present offset memory number.
e Increases the present offset memory number by one.
f Decreases the present offset memory number by one.
g Indicates each memory being set and the offset scale.
h Transfers the offset scale selection key display to the next page.
i Deletes the selected scale.
j Gets out of this screen and returns to the precedent screen.
45W 30W 15W

HRP HRM HRL
45X 30X 15X
HRV HRS HRR
45Y 30Y 15Y
FL1 FL2
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Offset setting screen
OFFSET
ENTER EXIT k
0.00
SCALE 1:NONE
c
d j
e g
+0 0 0 0 0 0
f
INPUT -130.00 <-->130.00 i
(Z-25)
c Indicates the set value of the offset being indicated at present.

d Transfers to the offset scale selection screen.
e Indicates the offset scale being edited at present.
f Indicates the offset value being edited at present
g Corresponds to each digit. The numeric value increases by one, each time each key is
pressed once.
Plus (+) is switched to minus (-)
h Corresponds to each digit. The numeric number decreases by one, each time each key
is pressed once.
Plus (+) is switched to minus (-)
i Indicates the inputable range
j Decides a set value
k Gets out of this screen and returns to the setting screen
*The offset scale selection screen becomes the same as the multi-point offset scale
setting screen
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Setting confirmation screen
ENTER EXIT
h
Display MODE DECEL & STOP g

c
0.01 DECEL
BRINELL
COEFFICIENT INFORMATION
d
BRN COE INFO
(Z-26)
c Selects 1 place or 2 place of decimal during measurement

d Transfers to DECEL screen.
e Transfers to the Brinell coefficient setting screen. (LCR-500RB only)
f Transfers to the INFO screen.
g Decides the setting.
h Gets out of this screen and returns to the setting screen.
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DECEL/STOP setting screen

d
P1 P2 P3 h
c g
150kg DEF DECEL STOP f
e j
9.0
i
12 ENTER 0 0 9 0
13
EXIT
14
l
11 k
(Z-27)
c Indicates the present test-measuring load.

d, e Changes the test load.
f Sets the initial load position.
g Sets the test load position.
h Sets the initial load position after returning from the test load.
i Selects a deceleration point of P1 ~ P3.
j Selects a stop point of P1 ~ P3.
k Indicates the present set value.
l Corresponds to each digit of the numeric value of a selected item.
The numeric value increases by one each time each key is pressed once.
11 Corresponds to each digit of the numeric value of a selected item.
The numeric value decreases by one each time each key is pressed once.
12 Returns to the standard set value.
13 Decides a set value.
14 Gets out of this screen and returns to the INFO screen.
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Brinell coefficient setting screen
COEFFICIENT ENTER EXIT l
d MEMORY 1.0000
k
i
5 /
c 25 1 0 0 9 0
e
g
INPUT 1.0000 <--> 1.9999 h
j (Z-28)
f
c Indicates the scale being selected at present.

d, e Changes the scale.
f Indicates the set value of the scale being selected at present.
g Corresponds to each digit. The numeric value increases by one each time each key is
pressed once.
h Corresponds to each digit. The numeric number decreases by one each time each key
is pressed once.
i Indicates the coefficient of the measuring scale being selected at present.
j Indicates the inputable value range.
k Decides a set value.
l Gets out of this screen and returns to the INFO screen
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INFO screen 1
c d
j
Mode=Standard No.=000001 #1/5
T1= 1.0 T2= 5.0 T3= 1.0
T4=AOO.0
e
Speed1=120
f Hi= 0.00 LO= 0.00
i
HRC ->
k
g Cylindrical Offset 00.0mm
h Spherical Offset 00.0mm l
COM1 9600Bps Data 8 PN Stop 11
12 COM2 9600Bps Data 8 PN Stop
14
Print Mode= 0 L=N ROM Ver 309
EXIT
15 16 13 17
(Z-29)
c Indicates the present setting mode.

d Indicates serial No. of the machine.
e Indicates the contents being set in the load holding setting screen.
f Indicates the contents being set in the upper/lower limit setting screen.
g Indicates the measuring scale being set at present.
h Indicates the conversion scale being set at present.
i Indicates the total page number and the present page number of INFO.
j Indicates the set value in cylindrical offset.
k Indicates the set value in spherical offset.
l Indicates the COM1 set value being set in communication setting.
11 Indicates the COM2 set value being set in communication setting.
12 Indicates the setting of the printer mode.
13 Indicates the setting of language.
14 Indicates ROM version.
15 Transfers to the previous page.
16 Transfers to the next page.
17 Gets out of this screen and returns to the INFO screen.
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INFO screen 2
c
#2/5
OFFSET INFO
d
+ 1 = no set
+ 2 = no set
e + 3 = no set
DECEL / STOP INFO

P1 DECEL 9.0Kg/f STOP 10.0Kg/f
f P2 DECEL 149.0Kg/f STOP 150.0Kg/f
P3 DECEL 11.0Kg/f STOP 10.0Kg/f
EXIT
(Z-30)
c Offset title
d Indicates the contents being set on the offset screen.
e DECEL/STOP title
f Indicates the setting of DECEL/STOP of the measuring scale being selected at

present.
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INFO screen 3
c
#3/5
MULTI OFFSET INFO
d
*1 HRC
P1= 0.00 / 0.00
P2= 0.00 / 0.00
e P3= 0.00 / 0.00
P4= 0.00 / 0.00
P5= 0.00 / 0.00
EXIT
(Z-31)
c Multi-point offset title
d Indicates an offset memory number and its offset scale.
e Indicates a set value of each offset point in the offset scale in (2).
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#4/5
MULTI OFFSET INFO
*1 no set
EXIT
Screen display when no setting is done in multi-point offset
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6. Preparation for measurement
Mount the hardness tester on a rigid frame.

Select a mounting place free of vibrations and dust particles as much as possible.
Prepare a frame made of iron, stone, concrete or wood, and design it so that its elevating screw can
lower down to the bottom.
Prepare the elevating section and a lowering hole, and the hardness tester can measure specimens up
to maximum 250 mm.
Prepare the hole on the frame to be about 70 ~ 80 mm in diameter and 200 mm at least in depth.
The dimensions of the frame should be 350 mm in width, 700 mm in depth, and 600 mm in height
(assuming that the work is done on a chair).
After mounting the hardness tester on the frame, insert the leveling legs by tilting the hardness tester
rightward (or leftward).
Insert the leveling legs on the opposite side in the same way. Perform this work by 2 persons at least
because the machine is heavy.
After unpacking the machine body, wipe off grease out of the elevating screw bush. Take an anvil
conforming to a specimen out of the accessory box.
Wipe off grease out of the anvil. Secure a space enough to put the anvil by lowering the elevating
screw.
Insert the anvil to the elevating screw bush.
Remove dirt, dust, and foreign substances from the load shaft.
Take the diamond Indenter (steel ball Indenter) out of the accessory box.
Wipe off the contact surfaces of the diamond Indenter (steel ball Indenter).
Put the diamond Indenter (steel ball Indenter) to the Indenter shaft after loosening the Indenter
capscrew.
Then, fix it by fastening the capscrew.
Lower the elevating screw down to a level to be ready for inserting a specimen.
Now, the machine is ready for starting measurement. (All the above preparation work can be done
under the power off condition.)
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7. Measuring conditions setting
In LCR-500R, the following measuring conditions can be set.

1. Measuring scale selection
2. Loading speed setting
3. Initial load holding time setting/test load holding time setting
4. Hardness value indicating time
Items 2, 3, and 4 are set in the timer setting screen.
7.1 Measuring scale selection

Measuring scale selection ... HRC at the delivery time from factory
In Rockwell test, the measuring scale depends upon the kinds of Indenters and a difference of
loads. Confirm the measuring scale securely before use.
Caution: When the measuring scale is changed, all saved measuring data are erased
automatically.
Press the key (Z-1-10) at the center right of the measuring screen, and the screen is transfers to
the measuring scale setting screen (Z-4).
After transferring, the present measuring scale is selected white automatically.
Select a measuring scale (Z-4-7) to be changed, and the measuring scale turns white.
The scale being displayed on the upper right side of the screen is changed to the selected scale.
The information on the selected scale is displayed on the screen. The scale list is switched by
pressing the arrow keys. The CURT scale is switched by pressing EXIT (Z-4-9) key under this
condition.
By pressing ENTER (Z-4-8), the INIT SCALE display on the screen is switched to the selected
measuring scale. Then, the measuring scale to be measured hereafter and the measuring scale
being saved into the machine change at the same time.
When the measuring scale has been saved into memory of the machine, it remains saved even if
the power supply is turned off.
CURT.SCALE: A temporary scale. This scale is erased when the power supply is turned
off and it becomes the same as INIT SCALE when turning on the power
supply next.
INIT.SCALE: Measuring scale being saved into memory
This scale remains saved into memory even if the power supply is turned
off and this scale is displayed when turning on the power supply next.
The free screen is provided to freely set the load. For details, refer to the free screen item.
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7.1.1 Free load setting
In LCR-500R, two free load-setting methods are prepared to be able to set the load freely.
The free load setting screen is provided to be ready for setting the free load.
The measuring system is the same as in the Rockwell system.
7.1.1.1 Measuring scale selection

Select a scale to be set out of FL1 (Z-5-1) and FL2 (Z-5-2).
Neither reference load nor test load can be set without the scale selection.
By selecting a scale, the set scale is displayed (Z-5-11) on the screen.
(FL1 or FL2 is displayed. When no scale is set, Not select is displayed.)
7.1.1.2 Reference load setting

Select a reference load by pressing ML key (Z-5-3).
Prepare the load to be set numerically by ST keys (Z-5-10).
After preparation, define it by pressing ENTER key (Z-5-13), and the numeric value behind ML
on the screen is changed to the defined value (Z-5-11).
7.1.1.3 Test load setting

Prepare the load to be set numerically by ST keys.
After preparation, define it by pressing ENTER key and the numeric value behind TL on the
screen is changed to the defined value.
Caution: Set the TL value to be larger than the ML value without fail.
By pressing CALC (Z-5-5), the screen is transferred to the free measuring method setting screen
for setting the arithmetic operation method.
Refer to the CALC screen items.
A value introduced from the adjusted load cell by calculation is output as a load here.
An error may become noticeable depending upon loads.
For suppressing such an error, adjust the value to be input while measuring the load before use.
7.1.1.4 CALC screen

In this screen, a measuring method can be selected for the measurement with a free load.
130-h/2 Same calculation method as in HRB (Z-6-1)
100-h/2 Same calculation method as in HRC (Z-6-2)
100-h/1 Same calculation method as in HR30N (Z-6-3)
Select the key of the measuring method employed. After selection, define it by pressing ENTER
(Z-6-4) key. After defining it, press EXIT key (Z-6-4) to return to the last screen.
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7.2 Loading/unloading speed setting
T2
Test load
Fast
Slow Hardness display
Initial load S1 change
T3
T1
T4
Load
Time
Test loading/unloading speed setting
120 /mm at the delivery time from factory

In LCR-500R, the loading/unloading speed can be set optionally within a range of 40 /mm ~ 200
/mm.
The loading speed and unloading speed are set to be equal to each other. Press the center left
key (Z-1-5) on the measuring screen.
The screen transfers to the test cycle setting screen (Z-2).
7.2.1 Loading/unloading speed setting method

Select S1 (Z-2-5). The selected key turns white. S1= XXX m/S (Z-2-6) is displayed on the left
side of the screen. XXX shows the present set value.
The input range (Z-2-11) is displayed at the lower part of the screen.
Decide the speed by numeric setting keys. The numeric value at the corresponding digit
increases or decreases each time S or T key is pressed once.
Decide the speed by pressing ENTER (Z-2-12) key after deciding the numeric value. It takes 1 ~
2 seconds to rewrite the setting of the machine body.
Wait for a while without touching the screen. After changing the setting, the changed numeric
value is displayed at S1= XXX m/sec position on the left side of the screen. By pressing EXIT
(Z-2-13) key, this setting screen is transferred to the measuring screen.
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7.3. Holding time setting
Holding time setting T1=2 T2=2 T3=2 at the delivery time from factory
In LCR-500R, the initial load and test load holding time and lead timing can be set.
Press the center left (Z-1-5) key on the measuring screen.
The screen transfers to the test cycle setting screen.
The setting contents are as shown below.
T1= Initial load holding time (Z-2-1)
T2= Test load holding time (Z-2-2)
T3= Lead timing (Z-2-3) (This time ranges from returning the load to the initial load to the
decision of a hardness value) (Z-2-1)
Select a mode to be set.
7.3.1 Time setting method

T1 will be described as an example.
Select T1 (Z-2-1). The selected key turns white.
T1= XXXS is displayed on the left side of the screen. (Z-2-6)
XXX shows the present set value.
Decide the time by numeric setting keys.
The numeric value at the corresponding digit increases or decreases each time S or T key is
pressed once.
Decide the time by pressing ENTER (Z-2-12) key after deciding the numeric value.
It takes 1 ~ 2 seconds to rewrite the setting of the machine body.
Wait for a while without touch the screen.
After changing the setting, the changed numeric value is displayed at T1= XXX m/sec position
on the left side of the screen.
By pressing EXIT (Z-2-13) key, this setting screen is transferred to the measuring screen.
7.4 Hardness value indicating time

Hardness value indicating time T4= A00.0 at the delivery time from factory.
In LCR-500R, the hardness value display time can be set.
Press the center left key (Z-1-5) on the measuring screen.
The screen transfers to the test cycle setting screen.
T4= Hardness value display time
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7.4.1 Time setting method
T4= XXXS is displayed on the left side of the screen. (Z-2-6)
XXX shows the present set value.
Decide the time by numeric setting keys.
The numeric value at the corresponding digit increases or decreases each time S or T key
(Z-2-8, 10) is pressed once.
Decide the time by pressing ENTER (Z-2-12) key after deciding the numeric value.
It takes 1 ~ 2 seconds to rewrite the setting of the machine body.
Wait for a while without touch the screen.
After changing the setting, the changed numeric value is displayed at T1= XXX m/sec position
on the left side of the screen.
When A is input to the hundredth digit, the hardness value measured up to the next point or
power off time is displayed After deciding the numeric value, decide the time by pressing ENTER
key (Z-2-12).
It takes 1 ~ 2 seconds to rewrite the setting of the machine body. Wait for a while without touch
the screen.
After changing the setting, the changed numeric value is displayed at T4= XXXS position on the
left side of the screen.
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8. Start of measurement
After the preparation for measurement has been completed, the machine is ready for starting
measurement.
HRC can be measured by the setting at the delivery time from factory.
Each setting is as specified below at the delivery time from factory

T1=1 Initial load holding time
T2=5 Test load holding time
T3=1 Lead timing
T4= A00.0 hardness display time (Displayed up to the next measurement) 120 m/sec
Put a measuring specimen on the anvil.

Set the clearance between the Indenter and the specimen to a value within a range from about 0.1 mm
to 8 mm.
(Reduce the clearance as much as possible if it is desired to shorten the measuring time. The
specimen height can easily be decided by using the measuring adapter (option). )
Measurement is started by pressing the START key (Z-1-4) at the lower right of the measuring screen
or the START key mounted on the lower side of the machine body.
A measuring condition is displayed on the screen (at the upper stage at Z-1-5 position) during
measurement.
No display during Indenter lowering

(The START key flickers. Flickering continues until the measurement ends.)
START Up to the initial loading after the Indenter has touched the specimen
T1= Initial load holding in progress
LOAD From initial loading to test loading
T2= Test loading holding in progress
RELEASE From unloading of test load to initial loading
T3= Lead timing
END From initial loading to Indenter lifting
A buzzer sounds when the measurement ends.

The displayed value at this time shows a hardness value.
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Measuring flow chart
POWER ON
Measuring scale NG
check
Load
OK NG Why?
d
Indenter
Measuring scale change
Replace the indenter
c
NG Check again d
Check again NG
OK
OK Reset the load

Load holding time NG

setting check
Reset the load and holding
OK time on the setting screen
Put a specimen on
the anvil.
Lift the specimen by the

lifting handle.
Keep the clearance between the indenter

and the specimen within a range of0.1 ~ 8mm.
The above figure shows a simple flow chart of

Press START key. measurement by LCR-500.
Perform the other necessary setting before starting
measurement.
LCR-500R starts measurement.
Data display and output
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8.1 Cautions on use
Unlike our conventional machines, LCR-500R is designed to measure a specimen by lowering the
Indenter shaft.
Be careful not to allow the Indenter shaft to touch the specimen.

Measured values at the first 1 to 2 points may be lower than actual ones if the elevating screw is
moved much, if a specimen was replaced, or if the Indenter was replaced. Use measured values in
and after 2 ~ 3 points as data.
In LCR-500R, the Indenter shaft cannot be turned due to its mechanism.

Never turn it forcibly, otherwise measured values become unstable and also, serious troubles may
occur.
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9. Various offsets
In LCR-500R,the following offsets can be done

1. Cylindrical offset
2. Spherical offset
3. Multi-point offset
4. Offset
For offsets in 1 and 2, each offset is selected in the offset selection screen (Z-9).
For offsets 3 and 4, each setting can be selected in the setting screen (Z-7).
9.1 Cylindrical offset

In LCR-500R, an offset value can be added to measured values of cylindrical specimens.
Set the offset before starting measurement without fail.
The offset scale is HRC (diamond Indenter/150 kg (1471N)) only.
Select the offset selection screen (Z-9) from the measuring screen (Z-1).
key (Cylindrical Offset) (Z-9-1)

Selects the cylindrical offset
After selection, the screen transfers to the cylindrical offset screen (Z-10).
Select either mm or inch by mm/inch setting in the screen.
If mm is select, offset is done according to JIS standards.
If inch is selected, offset is done according to ASTM standards.
The cylinder diameter is not converted between mm and inch by calculation.
An inputable range is displayed at the bottom part of the screen (Z-10-8).
Decide the numeric value by S or T key on the upper or lower side of each digit. (Z-10-3, 5)
No value is acceptable if it is set out of the inputable range.
Input 0 if no offset is desired.
After deciding the value, decide the cylinder diameter to be offset by pressing ENTER key (Z-10-7).
The input range is 1.6 ~ 12.5 mm or ~ 1-1/2 inch (4/16 ~ 18/16).
(In this case, the denominator is fixed to 16).
A mark showing the offset appears on the right side of the measuring screen (Z-1-7) during
measurement.
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9.2 Spherical offset
In LCR-500R, an offset value can be added to measured values of spherical specimens.
The applicable measuring scale is HRC (diamond Indenter/150 kg (1471N)) only.
Set the offset before starting measurement without fail.
Select the offset selection screen (Z-9) from the measuring screen (Z-1).
After selection, the screen transfers to the spherical offset screen (Z-12)
Decide the numeric value by S or T key on the upper or lower side of each digit.
(Z-10-3, 5) No value is acceptable if it is set out of the inputable range.
Input 0 if no offset is desired.
After deciding the value, decide the sphere diameter to be offset by pressing ENTER key (Z-10-7).
The input range is 4 ~ 25 mm (Z-12-8).
A { mark showing the offset appears on the right side of the measuring screen (Z-1-6) during
measurement.
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10. Hardness conversion
In LCR-500R, a measured value can automatically be converted into the other hardness.
Caution: Hardness conversion is executed as a reference.

A converted value of hardness is not introduced mathematically. Particularly be careful when
using a converted value.
10.1 Setting method

Set the conversion before starting measurement without fail.
The measuring screen is transferred to the conversion scale setting screen (Z-7) when touching
the blue part (Z-1-12) at the center lower part of the measuring screen.
A present measuring scale is displayed at the upper part of the screen. (Z-7-1)
Conversion can be set from this measuring scale.
A conversion scale can be selected out of displayed conversion scales. (Z-7-3)
By touching a desired conversion scale, its key is changed from white to yellow.
After change, press ENTER key (Z-7-4) to store the conversion into memory of the machine.
The conversion scale is displayed at the upper part of the screen.
By pressing EXIT (Z-7-5), the screen returns to the measuring screen.
A conversion scale showing the conversion is displayed at the previously touched portion.
Hardness conversion values are indicated by the values obtained by adding our calculated
conversion values into the table conforming to ASTM standard E-140 Table 1 and Table 2.
The conversion table is shown separately.
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S C A LE
S C A LE B S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE
3000 3000 A 100 C D 15N 30N 45N
500 LO A D LO A D 60 LO A D 150 100 15 30 45
LO A D 10 10 LO A D 1/16 LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D 3
STEEL C A R B ID E D IA M O N D STEEL D IA M O N D D IA M O N D D IA M O N D D IA M O N D D IA M O N D kg/m m
O V ER B A LL B A LL IN D E N T E R B A LL IN D E N T E R IN D E N T E R IN D E N T E R IN D E N T E R IN D E N T E R
HV HK HBS HBW HRA HRB HRC HRD 15N 30N 45N HS TS
1865 92.1 80 86.5 96.5 92.0 87.0
1787 91.6 79 85.7 96.3 91.5 86.2
1710 91.1 78 84.9 96.1 90.9 85.4
1633 90.6 77 84.2 95.8 90.3 84.5
1556 90.1 76 83.4 95.5 89.7 83.6
1478 89.6 75 82.6 95.2 89.1 82.5
1400 89.0 74 81.8 94.9 88.5 81.6
1323 88.5 73 81.0 94.6 87.9 80.7
1245 88.0 72 80.1 94.3 87.2 79.7
1160 87.4 71 79.4 94.0 86.5 78.7
1076 972 86.8 70 78.6 93.7 85.8 77.6
1004 946 86.2 69 77.8 93.4 85.1 76.4
940 920 85.6 68 76.9 93.2 84.4 75.4
900 895 85.0 67 76.1 92.9 83.6 74.2 95.2
865 870 84.5 66 75.4 92.5 82.8 73.3 93.1
832 846 (739) 83.9 65 74.5 92.2 81.9 72.0 91.0
800 822 (722) 83.4 64 73.8 91.8 81.1 71.0 88.9
772 799 (705) 82.8 63 73.0 91.4 80.1 69.9 87.0
746 776 (688) 82.3 62 72.2 91.1 79.3 68.8 85.2
720 754 (670) 81.8 61 71.5 90.7 78.4 67.7 83.3
697 732 (654) 81.2 60 70.7 90.2 77.5 66.6 81.6
674 710 (634) 80.7 59 69.9 89.8 76.6 65.5 79.9
653 690 615 80.1 58 69.2 89.3 75.7 64.3 78.2
633 670 595 79.6 57 68.5 88.9 74.8 63.2 76.6
613 650 577 79.0 56 67.7 88.3 73.9 62.0 75.0
595 630 560 78.5 55 66.9 87.9 73.0 60.9 73.5 212
577 612 543 78.0 54 66.1 87.4 72.0 59.8 71.9 205
560 594 525 77.4 53 65.4 86.9 71.2 58.6 70.4 199
544 576 (500) 512 76.8 52 64.6 86.4 70.2 57.4 69.0 192
528 558 (487) 496 76.3 51 63.8 85.9 69.4 56.1 67.6 186
513 542 (475) 481 75.9 50 63.1 85.5 68.5 55.0 66.2 179
498 526 (464) 469 75.2 49 62.1 85.0 67.6 53.8 64.7 172
484 510 451 455 74.7 48 61.4 84.5 66.7 52.5 63.4 167
471 495 442 443 74.1 47 60.8 83.9 65.8 51.4 62.1 161
458 480 432 432 73.6 46 60.0 83.5 64.8 50.3 60.8 156
446 466 421 421 73.1 45 59.2 83.0 64.0 49.0 59.6 151
434 452 409 409 72.5 44 58.5 82.5 63.1 47.8 58.4 146
423 438 400 400 72.0 43 57.7 82.0 62.2 46.7 57.2 141
412 426 390 390 71.5 42 56.9 81.5 61.3 45.5 56.1 136
402 414 381 381 70.9 41 56.2 80.9 60.4 44.3 55.0 132
392 402 371 371 70.4 40 55.4 80.4 59.5 43.1 53.9 127
382 391 362 362 69.9 39 54.6 79.9 58.6 41.9 52.9 124
372 380 353 353 69.4 38 53.8 79.4 57.7 40.8 51.8 120
363 370 344 344 68.9 37 53.1 78.8 56.8 39.6 50.7 118
354 360 336 336 68.4 (109.0) 36 52.3 78.3 55.9 38.4 49.7 114
345 351 327 327 67.9 (108.5) 35 51.5 77.7 55.0 37.2 48.7 110
336 342 319 319 67.4 (108.0) 34 50.8 77.2 54.2 36.1 47.7 108
327 334 311 311 66.8 (107.5) 33 50.0 76.6 53.3 34.9 46.6 105
318 326 301 301 66.3 (107.0) 32 49.2 76.1 52.1 33.7 45.6 102
310 318 294 294 65.8 (106.0) 31 48.4 75.6 51.3 32.5 44.6 100
302 311 206 286 65.3 (105.5) 30 47.7 75.0 50.4 31.3 43.6 97
294 304 279 279 64.8 (104.5) 29 47.0 74.5 49.5 30.1 42.7 95
286 297 271 271 64.3 (104.0) 28 46.1 73.9 48.6 28.9 41.7 93
279 290 264 264 63.8 (103.0) 27 45.2 73.3 47.7 27.8 40.8 90
272 284 258 258 63.3 (102.5) 26 44.6 72.8 46.8 26.7 39.9 88
266 278 253 253 62.8 (101.5) 25 43.8 72.2 45.9 25.5 39.2 86
260 272 247 247 62.4 (101.0) 24 43.1 71.6 45.0 24.3 38.4 84
254 266 243 243 62.0 100.0 23 42.1 71.0 44.0 23.1 37.7 82
248 261 237 237 61.5 99.0 22 41.6 70.5 43.2 22.0 36.9 80
243 256 231 231 61.0 98.5 21 40.9 69.9 42.3 20.7 36.3 79
238 251 226 226 60.5 97.8 20 40.1 69.4 41.5 19.6 35.6 77
230 243 219 219 96.7 (18) 34.6 75
222 236 212 212 95.5 (16) 33.5 72
213 229 203 203 93.9 (14) 32.3 69
204 220 194 194 92.3 (12) 31.1 66
196 212 187 187 90.7 (10) 30.0 63
188 204 179 179 89.5 (8) 61
180 196 171 171 87.1 (6) 59
173 189 165 165 85.5 (4) 56
166 181 158 158 83.5 (2) 54
160 174 152 152 81.7 (0) 53
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S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE S C A LE
B F G E K 15T 30T 45T
3000 3000 100 60 150 100 150 15 30 35
LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D LO A D
500 10 10 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/8 1/8 1/16 1/16 1/16
LO A D S T E E L C A R B ID E S T E E L STEEL STEEL STEEL STEEL STEEL STEEL STEEL
O V E R / 3 B A LL B A LL B A LL B A LL B A LL B A LL B A LL B A LL B A LL B A LL
HV HK HS TS HBS HBW HRB HRF HRG HRE HRK 15T 30T 45T
240 251 36.0 82.0 240 240 100 82.5 93.1 83.1 72.9
234 246 35.0 80.0 234 234 99 81.0 92.8 82.5 71.9
228 241 34.2 77.6 228 228 98 79.0 92.5 81.8 70.9
222 236 33.4 75.6 222 222 97 77.5 92.1 81.1 69.9
216 231 32.5 75.3 216 216 96 76.0 91.8 80.4 68.9
210 226 31.7 71.0 210 210 95 74.0 91.5 79.8 67.9
205 221 31.0 69.6 205 205 94 72.5 91.2 79.1 66.9
200 216 30.2 67.7 200 200 93 71.0 90.8 78.4 65.9
195 211 29.5 66.0 195 195 92 69.0 100.0 90.5 77.8 64.8
190 206 28.8 64.4 190 190 91 67.5 99.5 90.2 77.1 63.8
185 201 28.2 63.0 185 185 90 66.0 98.5 89.9 76.4 62.8
180 196 27.6 61.4 180 180 89 64.0 98.0 89.5 75.8 61.8
176 192 27.0 60.0 176 176 88 62.5 97.0 89.2 75.1 60.8
172 188 26.4 58.8 172 172 87 61.0 96.5 88.9 74.4 59.8
169 184 25.9 57.5 169 169 86 59.0 95.5 88.6 73.8 58.8
165 180 25.4 56.4 165 165 85 57.5 94.5 88.2 73.1 57.8
162 176 24.8 56.2 162 162 84 56.0 94.0 87.9 72.4 56.8
159 173 24.4 53.1 159 159 83 54.0 93.0 87.6 71.8 55.8
156 170 23.9 52.0 156 156 82 52.5 92.0 87.3 71.1 54.8
153 167 23.4 51.0 153 153 81 51.0 91.0 86.9 70.4 53.8
150 164 23.0 50.0 150 150 80 49.0 90.5 86.6 69.7 52.8
147 161 22.6 49.0 147 147 79 47.5 89.5 86.3 69.1 51.8
144 158 22.2 48.1 144 144 78 46.0 88.5 86.0 68.4 50.8
141 155 21.8 47.2 141 141 77 44.0 88.0 85.6 67.7 49.8
139 152 21.4 46.2 139 139 76 42.5 87.0 85.3 67.1 48.8
137 150 21.0 45.4 137 137 75 99.6 41.0 86.0 85.0 66.4 47.8
135 147 20.8 44.5 135 135 74 99.1 39.0 85.0 84.7 65.7 46.8
132 145 20.5 43.7 132 132 73 98.5 37.5 84.5 84.3 65.1 45.8
130 143 20.3 42.9 130 130 72 98.0 36.0 83.5 84.0 64.4 44.8
127 141 20.0 42.2 127 127 71 97.4 34.5 100.0 82.5 83.7 63.7 43.8
125 139 41.5 125 125 70 96.8 32.5 99.5 81.5 83.4 63.1 42.8
123 137 40.8 123 123 69 96.2 31.0 99.0 81.0 83.0 62.4 41.8
121 135 40.0 121 121 68 95.6 29.5 98.0 80.0 82.7 61.7 40.8
119 133 119 119 67 95.1 28.0 97.5 79.0 82.4 61.0 39.8
117 131 117 117 66 94.5 26.5 97.0 78.0 82.1 60.4 38.7
116 129 116 116 65 93.9 25.0 96.0 77.5 81.8 59.7 37.7
114 127 114 114 64 93.4 23.5 95.5 76.5 81.4 59.0 36.7
112 125 112 112 63 92.8 22.0 95.0 75.5 81.1 58.4 35.7
110 124 110 110 62 92.2 20.5 94.5 74.5 80.8 57.7 34.7
108 122 108 108 61 91.7 19.0 93.5 74.0 80.5 57.0 33.7
107 120 107 107 60 91.1 17.5 93.0 73.0 80.1 56.4 32.7
106 118 106 106 59 90.5 16.0 92.5 72.0 79.8 55.7 31.7
104 117 104 104 58 90.0 14.5 92.0 71.0 79.5 55.0 30.7
103 115 103 103 57 89.4 13.0 91.0 70.5 79.2 54.4 29.7
101 114 101 101 56 88.8 11.5 90.5 69.5 78.8 53.7 28.7
100 112 100 100 55 88.2 10.0 90.0 68.5 78.5 83.0 27.7
99 111 54 87.7 8.5 89.5 68.0 78.2 52.4 26.7
98 110 53 87.1 7.0 89.0 67.0 77.9 51.7 25.7
96 110 52 86.5 5.5 88.0 66.0 77.5 51.0 24.7
95 108 51 86.0 4.0 87.5 65.0 77.2 50.3 23.7
94 107 50 85.4 2.5 87.0 64.5 76.9 49.7 22.7
93 106 49 84.8 86.5 63.5 76.6 49.0 21.9
92 105 48 84.3 85.5 62.5 76.2 48.3 20.7
91 104 47 83.7 85.0 61.5 75.9 47.7 19.7
90 103 46 83.1 84.5 61.0 75.6 47.0 18.7
89 102 45 82.6 84.0 60.0 75.3 46.3 17.7
88 101 44 82.0 83.5 59.0 74.9 45.7 16.7
87 100 43 81.4 82.5 58.0 74.6 45.0 15.7
86 99 42 50.8 82.0 57.5 74.3 44.3 14.7
85 98 41 80.3 81.5 56.5 74.0 43.7 13.6
84 97 40 79.7 81.0 55.5 73.6 43.0 12.6
83 96 39 79.1 80.0 54.5 73.3 42.3 11.6
82 95 38 78.6 79.5 54.0 73.0 41.6 10.6
81 94 37 78.0 79.0 53.0 72.7 41.0 9.6
80 93 36 77.4 78.5 52.0 72.3 40.3 8.6
80 92 35 76.9 78.0 51.5 72.0 39.6 7.6
80 91 34 76.3 77.0 50.5 71.7 39.0 6.6
78 90 33 75.7 76.5 49.5 71.4 38.3 5.6
78 89 32 75.2 76.0 48.5 71.0 37.6 7.6
77 88 31 74.6 75.5 48.0 70.7 37.0 3.6
77 87 30 74.0 75.0 47.0 70.4 36.3 2.6
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11. Internal memory (Number of measuring points)
LCR-500R can save measured data into its internal memory temporarily.
Maximum number of measuring points to be able to save data can be set up to 2000 points. This
internal memory temporarily saves data until the measured data reach a preset number of measuring
points, the measuring scale is changed or the power supply is turned off.
Touch the white portion (Z-1-13) at the lower side of the measuring screen.
(Setting at the delivery time from factory 0/2000)
The screen transfers to the number of measuring points setting screen (Z-8).
11.1 Setting method

The present setting number is indicated at the upper left of the screen (Z-8-1).
Change the number of measuring points by pressing S or T keys (Z-8-7,9) on the upper and
lower sides of each digit. After change, decide it by pressing ENTER key (Z-8-6).
The following method is not applicable.
Example: Storing 200 data obtained by measuring them at 10 points
11.2 Functions of keys

DATA CLEAR (Z-8-3)
Discards data being saved up to the present.
PRINT (Z-8-4)
Prints data being saved up to the present in the set printer mode.
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12. Modes selection
LCR-500R can execute measurement in the plastic mode, while

LCR-500RB can execute measurement in the sampling mode and Brinell mode.
1. Plastic mode
In this mode, the measuring method conforming to JIS standards Plastic measurement is
applicable.
2. Sampling mode
In this mode, the collected data of load values and penetration depth values are output to RS232C
every 100 mm/sec, while measurement is being executed in the same way as in normal
measurement.
3. Brinell mode
In this mode, light loads specified in Brinell measurement in JIS standards can be measured.
12.1 Plastic mode

In the plastic mode, the machine is set up to be able to execute measurement according to JIS
standards.
Load holding time

initial setting 15sec.
Test load
Holding time
specified in JIS
15 sec.
Loading time
Initial setting
120m/sec
Initial load
Lead timing initial

Unloading time setting
Initial load = Initial 200m/sec 11sec.
Load
setting 5sec
Time t
* In the plastic mode, the loading time changes depending upon specimens.
In LCR-500, the time is changed by adjusting the loading speed.
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JIS extract
In this mode, measurement is done in 3 scales specified by JIS.
The initial values for each measurement are as specified below.
T1= 0.2 sec
T2= 15 sec
T3= 11 sec
T4= A00.0
S1= 120 mm/sec
S2= 200 mm/sec
Since the penetration time due to loading differs in case of soft materials like plastic, the following
function is added
S2 Unloading speed
initial value 200 m/sec
The loading time and unloading time are measured.
These measured time values are indicated in the test cycle setting screen.
Set the holding time according to specimens, referring to the above measured time values. The
other setting is the same as in the standard mode.
12.2 Sampling mode

Measurement can be done in the same way as in normal Rockwell measurement. The following
data are stored into memory during measurement and output to RS232C last.
Saved data
Penetration depth
Load value
Output format
STX ETX CR LF
Data No. Penetration depth

Load value
Data input timing every 100 sec

Maximum data input time Approx. 30 sec.
Caution: *Data loading is started when the initial load has reached the reference value.
: For the maximum penetration depth, the numeric value measured after the end of setting
the initial load as the reference is output in units of mm.
: For loading data, a PC and data loading software are necessary separately.
: Data are output at the T3 display position in test measurement.
At this time, the machine side operation is stopped completely and CPU is concentrated
to the communication.
: After the end of communication, the Indenter is lifted at once.
The communication time depends upon the measuring time (number of data).
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12.3 Brinell mode
In Brinell mode, light load Brinell measurement (5 kg ~ 182.5 kg) can be done. (LCR-500RB only)
In case of our light load Brinell measurement, an initial load of 3 kg is applied first and then, a test
load is applied
For measurement, the Indenter diameter is calculated from a numeric value obtained by multiplying
the Brinell coefficient by the penetration depth when the test load was reset to the initial load after
applying the test load at the 3 kg initial load position as the reference, and then, Brinell hardness is
obtained by its calculation formula.
The Brinell coefficient will be described later.
12.3.1 Brinell mode test conditions setting

In LCR-500RB, the following test conditions are set.
3. Initial load holding time setting/test load holding time setting
4. Hardness value display time
Items 2, 3, and 4 are set in the test cycle setting screen in the same way.
12.3.1.1 Measuring scale selection

In Brinell hardness test, the measuring scale depends upon the kinds of Indenters and a
difference of loads.
Confirm the measuring Indenter and load before selecting the measuring scale.
In LCR-500RB, set the measuring scale according to the following procedure.
Press the key (Z-1-10) at the center right of the measuring screen, and the screen transfers
to the measuring scale setting screen.
When the screen has been transferred, the present measuring scale is automatically selected
white.
Select the kind of Indenter to be used for measurement, and then, select the measuring load.
These items turn white after selecting them.
The scale being displayed at the upper right of the screen is switched to the scale selected
just now.
The information of the selected scale is displayed on the screen.
By pressing EXIT key under this condition, the measuring scale is switched to CURT scale.
By pressing ENTER key, the INIT SCALE display on the screen is changed to the selected
measuring scale.
After this change, the measuring scale to be measured hereafter and the measuring scale to
be stored into memory of the machine change at the same time.
The measuring scale saved into the memory of machine remains saved into memory even if
the power supply is turned off.
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12.3.1.2 Loading speed setting
3. Holding time setting
4. Hardness value display time
Setting of these items is the same as in LCR-500R.
12.3.2 Brinell coefficient

In our measurement in the Brinell mode, the penetration depth is offset to be close to its true
value by using the Brinell coefficient before starting measurement.
Set the coefficient every material to be measured.
In LCR-500RB, the penetration quantity is measured by specifying the initial load position as 0
after applying an initial load of 3 kg.
Accordingly, the depth at the permanently indented position is presumed to be slightly
(corresponding to 3 kg load) shallower than the specified surface. In order to fill up this
difference, the Brinell coefficient item is prepared.
When the material differs, the penetration depth by 3 kg differs.
Accordingly, this coefficient must be set to a value conforming to each material. This is because
that the penetration quantity differs according to whether the material is soft or hard when the
initial load has been applied.
The coefficient being set by our company is input at the delivery time from factory.
The coefficient is calculated as follows:
Penetration quantity x coefficient = Penetration quantity being close to its true value
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13. Edition
Data being saved into the internal memory can be edited and confirmed.
Select the edition.
In this screen, the statistic of the data being saved up to the present can be monitored.
n Number of measuring points/ Maximum number of saved data

max Maximum value
min Minimum value
AVR Average value
RNG Dispersion
SD Standard deviation
U Unbiased variation
CV Coefficient of variation
Graph (Z-13-2)
Transfers to the graph display screen.
Hist (Z-13-3)
Transfers to the histogram screen.
Print (Z-13-4)
Prints the statistic contents of this screen.
Edit (Z-13-5)
Transfers to the measuring history screen.
n(n-1) (Z-13-6)
Selects n/n+1 in statistic processing calculation.
13.1 Graph screen (Z-14)

In this screen, the data being saved in the internal screen can be confirmed on the LCD screen as
a graph.
The ordinate shows the hardness values. For Max/Min, the numeric values of data being saved
into the internal memory are automatically separated
.< > Moves saved data every 5 data.
<< >> Moves saved data every 50 data.
<<< >>> Moves saved data every 500 data.
EXIT
Gets out of this screen and returns to the statistic screen.
No printing operation is done in this screen.
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13.2 Histogram screen (Z-15)
In this screen, the data being saved in the internal memory can be confirmed as a histogram.
The histogram indicates measured data by automatically dividing them into 6 sections between
their maximum and minimum.
Print (Z-15-1)
Prints the results of this screen.
Bar display is not the same graph as in the screen, but it is printed as handy printing using
characters.
Printing items other than histogram are as shown below.
Number of data N
Maximum value MAX
Minimum value MIN
Dispersion R
EXIT (Z-15-5)
Gets out of this screen and returns to the statistic screen.
13.3 Measuring history screen (Z-16)

Individual data being saved into the internal memory can be edited.
Saved data are displayed in the table (Z-16-3) on the left side of the screen.
Data are edited by using this table.
Advance or retreat data to be edited to the middle (the 3rd stage) of the table by ST keys
If many data exist, a desired data can be called out by inputting its data number.
Touch the left portion (data number) of the table, and the numeric part turns white.
A data number can be input under this condition.
Input a data number in 4 digits without fail.
When the 4th digit is input, the data number moves to the desired one automatically.
Example: If data number is 1, input 0001.
Data are edited by touching the data part after bringing the desired data to the middle part.
Data can be edited when the display color turns white.
Input numeric values from the numeric keys on the right side of the screen.
For editing to minus hardness, press minus key [-] at the lower left of the screen.
After deciding a numeric value, define it by pressing ENTER key.
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Data insertion
Advance or retreat the data at a desired insertion position to the middle (the 3rd stage) of the
table by ST keys.
Select the insertion by pressing INS key (Z-16-2).
By selecting it, the display color turns white.
After selecting it, define it by pressing ENTER key, and the selected data are copied to the last of
the selected data number and then, a data is inserted.
Data numbers of the data following the inserted data are automatically increased by one.
Data deletion
Advance or retreat the desired data to be deleted to the middle (the 3rd stage) of the table by
ST keys.
Select the deletion by pressing DEL key (Z-16-1).
By selecting it, the display color turns purple.
After selecting it, define it by pressing ENTER key, and the selected data are deleted.
Data dont return any more after they have been deleted once.
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14. Setting selection screens
Various setting of LCR-500 can be changed in this screen.

The following items can be changed.
OK/NG LIMIT
Setting of upper/lower limit value.
Set measuring data - determination.
COM SET
Communication setting.
Set the communication of the output connector.
PRINT MODE
Printing method selection.
Select an output format.
LANGUAGE
Language selection.
Select a language to be displayed.
MULTI OFFSET
Offset setting.
Offset can be done every hardness level.
OFFSET
Offset setting.
The entire measuring scale is offset.
ADJUST
Hardness tester adjusting screen.
This setting is not used usually, but it is provided for factory adjustment.
CONFIRM
Hardness tester display/control setting.
Hardness tester control items can be set.
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14.1 OK/NG LIMIT screen (Z-18)
This screen is provided to decide the upper-limit/lower-limit values that serve as the criteria in
the course of measurement.
Numeric value setting
Touch the upper-limit (lower-limit) setting frame (Z-18-4,5), and the frame display turns white.
Set a numeric value by numeric keys (Z-18-7).
After deciding the numeric value, press ENTER key (Z-18-8).
The frame display turns white blue to inform of a change.
If the upper-limit /lower-limit values are set to 0, no determination is done.
The determination is informed by the mark (Z-1-8) on the left side of each hardness value.
ST show that the decided value exceeds the upper-limit value or lower-limit value.
z shows that the determined value is within the range.
By selecting printer mode 2, the upper-limit/lower-limit determination results are output. For
details, refer to the PRINT MODE screen.
14.2 COM SET screen

This screen is provided to set the LCR-500 output communication.
Confirm the setting of the unit to be connected before changing the communication.
For this change, the applicable items change sequentially each time the frame is pressed once.
Initial setting is as shown below.
Both
BPS Bit Party STOP
9600 8 N 1
No
Connector number to be set.
1 RS232C Mainly connected to PC
2 DATA (Mainly used for printer)
BPS
Set the communication speed.
BPS is displayed in the following sequence.
4800
9600
19200
38400
Bit
Set the number of bits.
7
8
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Parity
Set the parity
N(None)
E(even number)
O(odd number)
stop
Set the stop bit.
1
2
After setting, decide the contents by pressing ENTER key (Z-19-6).
If EXIT key is pressed without pressing ENTER key, the screen returns to the setting selection
screen without saving the set items into memory.
14.3 PRINT MODE screen

In LCR-500, measured data are printed every measurement according to the printer mode being
set in this screen. Eight printer modes are prepared in total.
In certain printer modes to be selected, various calculations are executed when data reach a set
number of the internal memory number
Select a desired mode number by ST keys. Decide the mode by pressing ENTER key after
selecting it.
Printer modes are provided as specified below.
0 Measured value
Measured data are output sequentially.
1 Measured value/conversion values
Measured data and conversion values being set in the measuring screen are output
sequentially. If conversion cannot be done, Cant Convert is output.
2 Measured value/OK/NG decision
Measured values and the range being set in the OK/NG LIMIT screen (Z-18) are judged.
The values within the range are represented as OK, while those out of the range are
represented as NG.
3 Measured value/statistic data
Measured values are output up to the internal memory number.
When they have reached the internal memory number, statistic data are automatically
output up to the internal memory number.
4 Measured value/average value
Measured values are output up to the internal memory number.
When they have reached the internal memory number, an average value is automatically
output up to the internal memory number.
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5 Measured value/maximum penetration quantity
Measured values and the maximum penetration quantity during measurement are
output.
6 Conversion value
A conversion value being set in the measuring screen is output.
7 Maximum penetration quantity
The maximum penetration quantity during measurement is output.
Statistic data comprise the following contents
No. of data N
Maximum value MAX
Minimum value MIN
Dispersion RNG
Average value AVG
Standard deviation SDn
Unbiased variance U
(An equation is entered)
In Brinell mode, only printer mode 0 is selectable
14.4 LANGUAGE screen

In LCR-500, the screen description about operation can be selected out of 8 kinds of languages.
14.5 MULTI OFFSET screen

In LCR-500R, the offset can be done every hardness value level.
For this offset, the hardness of a reference specimen is measured and a difference is stored into
memory of LCR-500 hardness tester to reflect on the measuring scale level to be measured. By
selecting a measuring scale as an offset object, it is offset automatically.
Max. 3 measuring scales can be offset.
Refer to the following example.
Example
Assume that the offset was done by using three reference specimens in HRC scale.
Reference specimens employed.
HRC 60.0 Measured value 60.2
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Select a measuring scale to be offset.
Press scale (Z-23-1) to transfer to the measuring scale selection screen (Z-24).
Select an offset memory of 0 ~ 2 by ST keys (Z-24-3,4).
An offset memory can be selected by replacing the numeric value using ST keys.
After selecting an offset memory, select a scale (Z-24-l), and the scale is saved into this offset
memory automatically.
Each offset memory is displayed as NONE when it is not saved.
For changing the offset scale, select a new offset scale.
Each measuring scale can be deleted by pressing DEL key.
If the same measuring scale is selected at the same time, the scale indicator turns red to inform
of a double selection failure.
Transfer from the offset scale selection screen to the offset screen by pressing EXIT key.
Input the offset scale of the offset memory at this time.
The offset memory being selected at this time serves as the offset memory as an input object of
an offset value.
Set the offset point to 1.
Input 60.0 to standard.
Input 60.2 to measurement.
After input, decide it by pressing ENTER key.
Select offset point 2 by ST keys.
Input 40.0 to standard.
Select offset point 3 by ST keys.
Now, the input work of offset values has been completed.
Define the offset values by pressing ENTER key and save them into memory.
If the other key is pressed without pressing ENTER key, this screen is terminated without saving
any offset values into memory.
For the hardness value to be offset, input a large value from offset point 1 without fail. If a
numeric value larger than the last item is input, the offset values are neglected starting with the
item. Offset points cannot be skipped in the course of this input operation.
For deletion, input 0 to standard and measurement of offset point 1, and the data in and after
offset point 2 are deleted automatically.
When an objective measuring scale has been selected during measurement, an * mark
showing an offset appears on the right side of the measuring screen (Z-1-7).
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14.6 OFFSET screen
This screen is provided to offset the entire selected measuring scales.
Unlike in MULTI OFFSET where each level of hardness is offset, the OFFSET screen is provided
to offset the entire hardness values to be measured.
Max. 3 measuring scales can be offset.
Select an offset scale.
Select a measuring scale to be offset.
Press scale to transfer to the measuring scale selection screen.
Select an offset memory of 0 ~ 2 by ST keys
An offset memory can be selected by replacing the numeric value using ST keys
After selecting an offset memory, select a scale, and the scale is saved into this offset memory
automatically.
Each offset memory is displayed as NONE when it is not saved.
For changing the offset scale, select a new offset scale.
Each measuring scale can be deleted by pressing DEL key.
If the same measuring scale is selected at the same time, the scale indicator turns red to inform
of a double selection failure.
Transfer from the offset scale selection screen to the offset screen by pressing EXIT key.
The measuring scale is entered into the memory point at this time.
The offset memory being selected at this time serves as the offset memory as an input object of
an offset value.
Input an offset value by ST keys, and then, decide the offset value by pressing ENTER key.
When a measuring scale has been selected as an object during measurement, + mark showing
an offset appears on the right side of the measuring screen.
14.7 ADJUST screen

Since this screen is used for adjustment before delivery from factory, it is not used by any user.
Dont use this screen.
14.8 CONFIRM screen

The following setting of LCR-500 can be done in this screen.
Decimaru (Z-26-1)
The hardness display unit is switched to 0.01 or 0.1 unit, each time this key is pressed once.
DECEL (Z-26-2)
Timing control of the loading operation can be done.
BRINELCOEFFICIENT (Z-26-3)
This is used for setting a Brinell coefficient (LCR-500RB only)
INFO (Z-26-4)
Various present setting of LCR-500 can be confirmed
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14.8.1 DECEL screen
This screen is provided to set the load control point of load cell.
However, the load control cell is. Is set in this screen in ordinary use.
P1-DECEL
Input the deceleration position before applying the reference load by a load value.
Reference load - 1 kg is a recommendable value.
P1-STOP
Input an applied value of the reference load.
Input the same value as the reference load.
P2-DECEL
Input the deceleration position before applying the test load by a load value.
Test load - 1 kg is a recommendable value.
P2-STOP
Input an applied value of the test load.
Input the same value as the test load.
P3-DECEL
Input a reference load value when returning from the test load to the reference load by
unloading from the test load.
Reference load + 1 kg is a recommendable value.
P3-STOP
Input a reference load value when returning from the test load to the reference load by
unloading from the test load.
An application example
Apply an initial load slowly in HRC measurement.
Set P1 to 5 k.
In this case, the deceleration point becomes 5 kg.

Accordingly, the initial load is applied slower than in normal measurement.
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14.8.2 BRINELL COEFFICIENT screen
This function is provided in LCR-500RB only, and this screen is used to set a Brinell coefficient.
Coefficient calculation method

Decide the coefficient as follows.
1. Change the Brinell coefficient of the measuring scale to be measured to 1.000 before starting
measurement.
2. Measure the hardness at about 20 points in a measuring specimen.
Note the indicating values.
3. Measure the diameters of indentations in practice by optically enlarging them as much as
possible.
4. Obtain actual values from measured values
***** Insertion of calculation formula*****
Calculate the coefficient
Calculate the depth from the diameters of indentations - (A)
Calculate the virtual depth from measured values (B)
A B = Coefficient
5. Input the calculated coefficient into the measured measuring scale.
Select a measuring scale to be changed by the coefficient. (Z-28-2,3)

After selection, input a numeric value by ST keys.
Then, determine the Brinell coefficient by pressing ENTER key (Z-28-9)
Caution:
In LCR-500RB, the penetration quantity is measured after loading an initial load of 3 kg.
Accordingly, the depth at permanently indented positions is slightly (corresponding to 3kg
load) shallower than the specimen surface during measurement.
The Brinell coefficient item is prepared for filling up this difference.
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14.8.3 INFO screen
LCR-500R is provided with an INFO screen (Z-29 ~ 31) to be able to monitor various setting
conditions of the machine.
This screen shows the present setting conditions of LCR-500.
The display contents more or less change depending upon the measuring modes.
All indications are displayed by alphanumeric characters.
MODE Indicates the present measuring mode.
No Indicates serial number of the machine.
T1 Indicates the initial load holding time.
T2 Indicates the test load holding time.
T3 Indicates the lead timing.
T4 Indicates the hardness value display time.
S1 Indicates the loading and unloading speed of test load.
S2 Unloading speed of test load ( plastic mode only).
XXX >{{{
XXX indicates the present measuring scale.
In and after >{{{ indicates a conversion scale.
No display is done if not converted.
COM1 XXXXXX Indicates the COM1 condition.
COM2 XXXXXX Indicates the COM2 condition.
E = Indicates the language being selected at present.
E English
J Japanese
G Germany
S Spanish
C Chinese
K Korean
F French
I Italian
P= Indicates the printer mode being set at present.
OFFSET INFO
Indicates the offset information.
DESEL/STOP INFO
Indicates the DECEL/STOP information of the measuring scale being selected at present.
MULTI OFFSET INFO
Indicates the multi-offset information.
Not indicated in Brinell mode.
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15. Cautions on handling
Use LCR-500 while taking care of the following cautions
1. Dont turn the load shaft
The load shaft of LCR-500 is constructed to be not turnable.

If it is turned forcibly, a noticeable trouble occurs in measured values.
2. Dont push up the load shaft strongly and intentionally, otherwise a trouble occurs in the load cell to
cause a loading failure.
3. Dont push the front LCD screen by any pointed article. If it is pushed by a pen tip like a ballpoint
pen, the touch panel may become defective.
4. Lubricate the elevating screw according to the working frequencies.
5. If the machine is not used for a long time, remove the anvil, wipe it off sufficiently, lubricate it, and
then, store it by sealing it into a PVC bag.
Lubricate the bush of elevating screw for preventing rust.
Lubricate its thread sufficiently before storing the elevating screw.
Put the Indenter into its exclusive box after wiping off oil.
Wipe off oil out of the Indenter shaft.
Cover the machine body with the attached cover.
6. Dont remove the upper cover after turning on the power supply.
7. Dont disassemble the machine.

If the internal mechanism of the machine was disassembled, the machine is not guaranteed any
more.
Never disassemble the machine; otherwise its accuracy is affected.
8. Mount the machine on a rigid frame.
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16. Troubleshooting
If the following symptoms occurred, check the machine for the following items before requesting our
servicing.
) No power is applied to the machine.

Check if the power cable is securely connected to the machine.
) An abnormal hardness value

A. Are various offset values input? Check if the offset mark appears on the right side of the
measuring screen. For deleting it, refer to various offset items.
B. Check the elevating screw cover position.
If the anvil should be put directly on the elevating screw cover, the hardness value lowers.
C. Check the Indenter tip profile.
The tip of a diamond Indenter may be broken. Check the tip for its normal condition by using a
magnifying glass or the like. In case of a steel ball Indenter, replace the steel ball and check the
hardness value again.
D. Check the anvil surface for scars or other defects.
If it is used for a long time, its surface may be scratched or rusted. Remove these defects and
try measuring again. When polishing the attached flat anvil, set the shaft side polishing face to
[?????____ ] before starting polishing again.
) An abnormal hardness value with a reference specimen

A. Is the measuring space between indentations normal without being short?
Separate the measuring space between indentations to be more than 4 times the diameter from
the indentation center. When a reference specimen is dotted more than a certain frequency,
wrinkles or the like occur on the reference specimen surface due to indentations, and these
positions may be measured.
Prepare the next reference specimen before such a dotting failure occurs.
B. Is the rear face of the reference specimen free of indentations, scars, or other defects? If any,
the surface is not flat and a correct reference cannot be obtained to cause a measuring value error.
Flatten the rear face by using a grinding stone or the like, and then, check the hardness value
again.
) The Indenter does not lower even when pressing START key.
Press STOP key once, and the loading mechanism returns to the initial position.
Then, press START key again.
) A desired measuring scale is not displayed.

If the measuring mode correct?
If the plastic mode is selected, only three kinds of measuring scales are prepared.
Select a measuring mode containing a desired measuring scale.
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17. Daily control
The following daily check is recommendable.
Indenter control
Once every 2 weeks or so.
Remove the Indenter at suitable intervals according to the working frequencies, mounting condition,
and other circumstances, wipe off the entire Indenter with a clean cloth or the like, and put it to the
Indenter shaft without holding it directly by hand for the purpose of protecting it from being rusted.
*Elevating screw control

Once every month or so.
Lubricate the elevating screw with a low viscosity oil as much as possible after lowering its cover.
Dont use any viscid oil, otherwise dirt cannot be removed.
Hardness control
Perform the control measurement by using a reference specimen according to the working
frequencies.
It is recommended to use a reference specimen of the hardness level being used in practice.
For replacing the reference specimen, perform comparative measurement by using two reference
specimens to equalize the hardness level to each other.
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18. Error messages
If an error occurs in LCR-500, it is displayed on the screen

Error contents are as shown below.
Error codes
LOW LIMIT A lower limit is detected.

Press STOP key, and the machine returns to its origin.
AD ERR An AD conversion error inside the board

A trouble occurs in the board.
Replace the board.
MOV ERR1 Move detection error

The linear gauge is defective
Replace the linear gauge
MOV ERR2 Move detection error

The load cell is defective.
Check the board and load cell.
Replace the board, check the setting, or replace the load cell as occasion demands.
SROM ERR Check sum error

Write contents of ROM are abnormal.
Press RESET key.
If not repairable, hard reset of software becomes necessary.
MDRV ERR Motor driver overheat

Turn off the power supply.
Start measurement again after the pulse motor has been cooled down sufficiently.
If measurement time is long, shorten the working time, and start measuring again.
LOAD MAX ERR Load value range of load cell is abnormal. (Excessive load)
The load cell is abnormal.
Either setting recheck or board exchange is necessary
MOV ERR3 Lifting time over

If the origin sensor is not detected within 15 seconds after starting operation, the
sensor, pulse motor, or setting may be defective.
Replace the sensor, pulse motor driver, pulse motor, or board as occasion demands.
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ST LOAD ERR Initial load error (An excessively large value)
An initial load is applied excessively.
Return the machine to the origin, and suppress the initial load.
LOAD MIN ERR Initial load error (An excessively small value)
The load cell is defective.
Each setting recheck or board exchange is necessary.
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LCR-500

LOAD CELL SYSTEM

in death or serious injuries

The Rockwell-superficial hardness tester is almost equivalent to the standard

Thus, it is frequently used instead of Vickers hardness tester.

Rockwell hardness is defined as described below.

By using a definite indenter, the reference load (98.07N/10 kgf in Rockwell

The Rockwell hardness is obtained from a difference of the depth of indentations

In Rockwell hardness test, its depth of 2 m (2/1000 mm) is indicated on the

c Operation LCD touch screen

Pin No. Signal name Pin connections

Connector employed D-sub 9-pin connector on the male side

g Data pins arrangement

Pin No Signal name Pin connections

Connector employed D-sub 9R -pin connector on the female side

Upper cover of machine body

Leveling leg Elevating screw

* Test loading/unloading speed control.

* Holding time setting in each step.

* Load control by means of load cell.

* No initial loading operation.

* Hardness is indicated in units of 0.01.

* A color LCD is used in the operation screen.

* Offset can be done every hardness level.

Code No. Article name LCR-500R LCR-500RB

INSTRUCTIONS AND CERTIFICATE

R-001 R-005 R-006

R-007 R-023 R-025

Anvil carbide spot Anvil diamond spot Round table 200 mm

R-026 R-027 R-028

Micro test table for Jominy Specimen fixing jig

R-029 L-030 L-031

5 mm ball Indenter for

Number of measuring points setting Z-24

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

c Transfers to the measuring screen

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

SET OFFSET EDIT SETUP

TEST MODE ENTER EXIT

c Indicates the present measuring mode.

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

c Indicates the measuring scale employed temporarily

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

FL1 FL2 ENTER EXIT

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

130-h/2u 100-h/2u 100-h/2u

c Sets CALC to 130-h/2h (equivalent to HRB, etc.)

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

SCALE HRC Init Convert E to No set

c Indicates the present measuring scale

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

c Indicates the number of measuring points being set at present.

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

c Transfers to the cylindrical offset screen

d Transfers to the spherical offset screen

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

INPUT 1.6 <--> 12.5

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

inch ENTER EXIT

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

c Indicates that the spherical offset is done in units of mm

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

TEST OFFSET EDIT SETUP

c Indicates the number of data being displayed on the graph screen.