PAROTESTER 2 Operating Instructions

Paper and film tester

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Contents
1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 Data output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Transferring the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Clear memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Online data transfer to the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Online data upload to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Preventing damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Information on the LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Correct measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Depiction and interpretation of the measurements 22
3 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 9 Measurement limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Measuring process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The hardness value L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 10 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Measurement accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Functional checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Do not test too quickly! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Measurement signal error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
11 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Impact devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 Connections and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
12 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PAROLINK3 data upload software . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Impact device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Barcode reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6 Device operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Test block U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electronic display device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
13 Other important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Main necessary settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Viewing the data in the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
14 Form of supply and part designation . . . . . . . . 32

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1 Safety 1.3 Liability
Our «General Terms and Conditions» always apply.
1.1 General Instructions Warranty and liability claims in the event of personal
The PAROTESTER impact device and the corresponding injury and damage to equipment are excluded if they are
display device are designed and constructed in keep- caused by one or more of the following:
ing with the state of the art and signalednized technical  -  Incorrect functional check, operation and maintenance
safety regulations . of the PAROTESTER2 device
 -  Unauthorized modifications to the PAROTESTER2
Please read these operating instructions carefully device
before using the device for the first time. They contain
important instructions for use and maintenance of the  -  Catastrophes caused by the effects of foreign bodies,
PAROTESTER impact device. accidents, vandalism and force.

1.2 Use 1.4 Recommendations

The PAROTESTER impact device is a mechanical  -  Carry out the specified maintenance work regularly.
device and serves for fast and almost 100% non-  -  Observe the recommendations during cleaning or
destructive quality control of paper rolls and plastic rolls maintenance of device components.
in accordance with customer specifications. The device
should only be used for paper, plastic rolls and films.
Use with harder materials can damage the respective
impact bodies and result in faulty measurement results.
The PAROTESTER2 display device serves for data
acquisition, display and storage. It may only used for
these purposes and must be protected against external
influences.

2 Safety
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2 Important information 2.3 Compatibility with the barcode reader
A barcode reader can only be connected to the serial
2.1 Compatibility of the impact devices interface RS232 of the PAROTESTER 2 display device
The impact devices type P and PG also mentioned from series no. SN. [Link], Eprom Vers. 5.1

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in these operating instructions refer to the previous onwards. The barcode reader is supplied with power
PAROTESTER - model ( 1 ). These impact devices can from the PAROTESTER 2 display device (battery supply).
also be used with the PAROTESTER 2 if the impact
device cable has a BNC   connection. 2.4 Compatibility with printing of the
measurement data
2.2 Compatibility of data upload to a PC
An RS232 cable, 9 / 9p, wired 1:1 is required from series
Upload of the saved measurement data via RS232 is SN [Link], Eprom Vers. 5.1 onwards due to the
possible with the PAROLINK/PAROLINK 3 software, multi-purpose serial interface and for printing the data
version 1.X., for all PAROTESTER   models. on a printer with RS232.

The special corresponding cable is supplied with the 2.5 Preventing damage
PAROLINK 3 software. PAROTESTER2 is designed for rolled paper, films and
foils. Test impact on harder materials damages the
Upload of the measurement data to a PC without impact body which can produce in incorrect results.
the PAROLINK 3 software is also possible with the
Windows   «Hyperterminal» software. 2.6 Correct measurement

The special cable is necessary and can be ordered as  -  PAROTESTER 2 is a precise measuring instrument
an accessory. and should also be used as a measuring instrument.
 -  If the measurement is carried out too quickly, the
impact body is additionally accelerated. This can result
in incorrect measurements. PAROTESTER2 recognizes
the faulty measurement procedure.

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 This measured value is neither saved nor displayed. 3.2 The hardness value L
Instead of displaying the measured value, the message
«Measure more slowly!» appears on the LCD display. This term which has been used hardness testing since
During the next correctly executed measurement, the 1975 is the quotient of rebound and impact speed of the
current hardness profile, the newly executed measure- impact body multiplied by the factor 1,000.
ment and all previously set parameters appear once
more. Also refer to section 10, «Error messages»
B
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Hardness value L = 1000 · A

3 Measurements Time

Fig. 1 Signal progression

3.1 Measuring process

Impact phase Rebound phase during test impact
The PAROTESTER measuring process is identical to the
EQUOTIP process, which is based on the energy mea- This hardness value comprises a 3-digit value which
surement principle; EQUO = energy quotient. During increases with the hardness of the tested material.
testing an impact body with a steel calotte is knocked The L-value is additionally marked with the ID letter of
against the test surface by spring force and then the respective impact device. For example: LU  =  671
rebounds. The impact and rebounding velocity are mea- for the L-value of the impact device type U.
sured by non-contacting instruments when the calotte of the
impact body is approx. 1.5 mm away from the tested sur- 3.3 Measurement accuracy
face. This is achieved by a permanent magnet integrated
into the impact body which moves through a coil during The measuring accuracy of the PAROTESTER (EQUO
the test and induces electrical voltages when moving process) when using the L-value as a direct measure-
forwards and backwards which behave proportionately to ment gauge:
the speeds. The measured values from the impact and
rebound speeds are converted in the display device to
the hardness value L.

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 -  Medium measurement spread of the L-value over 4 Technical data
the entire measuring range: ± 6 L based on the L-value,
L = 600: ± 1% 4.1 Display device
Required batteries: 6 standard size AA cells:
3.4 Impact device functional check

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1.5 V LR6
 -  The functional check of the PAROTESTER impact Operating time with a set of batteries at 20 ºC
devices and display devices is carried out electronically approx.:
with each measurement(impact energy and encoder 50 hours
position).Corresponding messages are output on the Permissible ambient temperature range:
display in the event of deviation from the programmed 0 ºC to + 50 ºC
set value. Connection sockets on the PAROTESTER
 -  An extended functional check of the impact devices for impact devices:
and display devices is carried out on a calibrated test 2-pin and BNC
block. This serves for mechanical and electrical checks Connection for external power supply:
of impact devices P, PG and U and display device 9 V DC 0.2 A
PAROTESTER2. These are carried out by measure- Data output socket:
ments on this test block. The PAROTESTER impact RS 232  /  DB 9p
devices and display device are working correctly when
Display device dimensions:
the mean value of 3 to 5 measurements is within the
75 x 180 x 80 mm
set value marked on the test block and the range R is
< 20 L . Also refer to the section 12.3 «Test block U». Weight:
750 g, incl. batteries

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4.2 Impact devices Impact body P
Mass of the impact body 20 g
Impact device type U Calotte radius 25  mm
Impact energy: 200  Nmm Impact body tip not hardened
Max. penetration: 4.0 mm
Impact device type PG
Contact force: 120  N
Impact device diameter: 46 mm Impact energy: 90  Nmm
Impact device length: 300 mm Max. penetration: 2.5 mm
Weight without cable: 890 g Contact force: 100  N
Impact device diameter: 45 / 60 mm
Impact body U Impact device length: 300 mm
Mass of the impact body 26 g Weight: 920  g
Calotte radius 25  mm
Impact body PG
Impact body tip, hardened
Mass of the impact body 20 g
Impact device type P Calotte radius 25  mm
Impact energy: 160  Nmm Impact body tip not hardened
Max. penetration: 2.5 mm
Impact device type D
Contact force: 100  N
Impact energy: 11  Nmm
Impact device diameter : 45 / 60mm
Max. penetration: 1.0 mm
Impact device length: 300 mm
Contact force ~10 N (by hand)
Weight without cable: 920 g
Impact device diameter: 20 mm
Impact device length: 150 mm
Weight without cable: 50 g

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5 Connections and controls 5.2 Impact device

5.1 Display device Type U Type P/PG Type D

f Loading tube

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10 2 1

f Guide tube
11
f Coil

f
8/9 f Support ring Cable
7 2-pin
6 f BNC cable
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3
5 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Fig. 2
1. Operating panel
2. Large LCD with display of the L-values and
hardness curve
3. Signal input BNC
4. Signal input 2-pin
5. Carrying lugs
6. Signal output RS232C interface
7. Ext. battery connection 9 V DC 0.2 A
8 . Battery compartment, housing bottom section
9 . Battery compartment lid, housing bottom section
10. Housing top section
11. Housing bottom section

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6. Device operation
6.1 Electronic display device
The display device is a user-friendly µP-controlled data Device on/off Cursor upwards Opens the menu
to menu level item on the menu level
acquisition system with the following main advantages:

• Digital display and graphic recording of the measured
L-values
• Calculation of the mean value, standard deviation and
range
Cursor to left Selection in menu level Cursor to right
• Viewing all measured values in the entire memory
• Conversion to the R-value of the Schmidt - Hammer type
L / LR )
right
• Data memory with output option via RS232 (PC and
printer)

• Data input with barcode reader via RS232 Deletes last Cursor down Finishes menu input
measurement to menu level or concludes measure-
• Multi-language capability ment series
• Mains independent
Operating keys field and display field 6.2 Connections

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I I I I
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
1 2 3 4

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1. Connection for external batteries or mains power sup- 6.3.1 Main necessary settings
plies 9 V DC 0.2 A
The following 2 settings must always be checked and ad-
2. Connection RS232 9p, for external data output on PC,
printer or data input, barcode justed if necessary before recording the measured value.
These are:

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3. Connection socket 2-pin 1. Impact device type
4. Connection socket BNC 2. Impact direction
On the ready for measurement screen the necessary set-
6.3 Starting the devices tings can be entered by pressing the «MENU» key. Move
After pressing the «ON» key, the serial number of the the cursor to the «impact device» menu item ( Fig. 11 ).
display device, the installed software version, date/time, Select the respective impact device with the arrow keys
test Ok (Fig. 9) and the battery status in hours (approxi- and then confirm with the «MENU» key (Fig.12).
mate measurement duration) appears briefly on the dis- Press the «START» key a Select the impact device
play. The "ready for measurement" screen then appears
(Fig. 10).
After pressing the «ON» key a 4 – 5 s ready for measurement

Fig. 11 Fig. 12
After the «MENU» key is pressed for confirmation, the
main menu opens where the «Impact direction» menu
Fig. 9   Fig. 10 item can be selected with the cursor

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(Fig. 13) and selection is analog. Press the «START» key a Setting a number
Press the «START» key a Select the impact direction

Fig. 15 Fig. 16
Fig.13 Fig.14
The following characters are available for the roll identi-
6.3.2 Other settings Roll number entry fication:
On the PAROTESTER2 display device there are two • Alphabetic character: A to Z
input types for the identifying roll numbers • Numeric characters: 0 to 9
1. Manual entry of a roll number • Special characters: [ : ] , [  -  ],
The maximum length of a roll identification is 14 or 25 • Spaces [   ]
characters. Roll numbers with 25 characters are only
possible from display device SN [Link] onwards. PAROTESTER2 offers the option of setting works-related
Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu roll identifications with a consecutive roll number (incremen-
(Fig.15). Select the «Roll number» menu item with the tation).
cursor and press the «START» key. The last set roll Only left-justified input of a roll identification is possible.
number is visible on this screen ( Fig. 16 ).
Each character of the roll identification can be reached
The cursor [   ] is always located at the left-hand edge of with the arrow keys ( g / f ). A black square below the roll
the roll number if the «Roll number» menu item identification [   ] shows whether the set characters are
is selected. alphabetic, numeric or special characters.

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In addition the alphabetic, numeric and special charac- The bold consecutive numbers are automatically
ters can be pre-selected with the «CLEAR» key. The increased by 1 after each new measurement series/roll.
vertical arrow keys ( h / i 
) are used to set the required Each roll identification only permits one single consecu-
characters at the current cursor position [   ]. tive number!

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Setting a consecutive number (incrementation) within Additional function of the space [   ]
the roll identification The space [   ] also has an additional delete function.
A consecutive number can be located anywhere in the All characters to the right of a space [   ] are deleted
roll identification. A consecutive number is defined as when the END or MENU keys are pressed.
follows:
2. Electronic input of the roll number with the aid of
• The incremented number always starts with the
a barcode reader.
character [ : ].
This electronic input is carried out with a barcode reader.
• The end of an incremented number always finishes This option is possible from version SN [Link] and
with the character [ : ] or a space [   ]. Eprom version 5.1. The barcode reader is an accessory
Examples and is described in the respective section.
Display option
• Roll identification; example 1: :1423: or :1423
Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu
• Roll identification; example 2: :10113:PAA - 2 - FR
where the «Display Option» menu item can be selected
• Roll identification; example 3: 123456AQS -  with the cursor ( Fig. 17 ).
14AZ:009:A123AB
• Roll identification; example 4: A - BET[Link]
or A - BETA:0211

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 ( Fig.20 ). The mean value x: «727» is displayed in small
Press  a Select   a Select characters and the actual value «774» is in big charac-
«START» key Display Option Display Option ters ( Fig.21 )

Fig. 17 Fig.18 Fig.19

Display Option permits various settings on the display
( Fig.18 and Fig.19 ).

 - The Y - axis can be displayed from the L Min = 100 to Fig. 20 Fig. 21
L Max = 950 with programmable steps of ΔL = 50. The
respective values can be set at the respective cur- From this position ( Fig.20 ) it is possible to use the arrow
sor position L Min and / or L Max with the arrow keys keys h / 
i ) to switch the display of the mean value from
( h 
/ i ). big to small and vice versa ( Fig.22 / 23 ). The mean value
L Min  and L Max are selected with the arrow keys x: «727» is displayed in big characters.
( g / f ).
 - Display of the mean value and the current L - value is
possible in both large and small characters. To select
the large or small display of the mean value, press the
right arrow key ( g ). The cursor must be in the position
shown in Fig.18.

When the arrow key ( f ) is pressed, the cursor is on the

«Mean value» menu item.
The display of the mean value x : is set to «small»
Fig. 22 Fig. 23
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Limit values Press the  = > Automatic Automatic
«START» key output: «off» output: «on»
Press the a Select the limit values Example with
«START» key limit values

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Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29
Fig.24 Fig.25 Fig.26 Automatic output is switched off; n = 0 ( Fig.28 ).
The limit values must be within the measurement range The measured values are then output and the respective
( L = 100 to L =  950 ). If the cursor position is «0», the limit measurement series completed when the «END» key is
values are not activated or not displayed. pressed.
Mean value Automatic output is switched on; n = XXX ( Fig.29 ).
The maximum number of the measured values per roll is The measured values are automatically output after XXX
200 measurements. All measured values measurements and the measurement series is concluded.
per roll are saved. PAROTESTER2 can upload the mea-
sured values automatically online to a PC or a printer Conversion
via interface RS232. To this purpose this automatic mea-
General information on conversion:
sured value output must be set.
Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu PAROTESTER2 now features the option of comparing
where the «Mean value» menu item can be selected with the recorded PAROTESTER L - values with the R-values
the arrow keys ( h / i ) ( Fig. 27 ). of our Schmidt - Hammer type L  /  LR.
This comparison or conversion is only possible for paper
rolls and for the PAROTESTER impact devices type P
and type U.

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The hardness of a paper roll depends on a number of Press the No conversion Conversion:
parameters which can influence the hardness. For exam- «START» key selected P g LR selected
ple the quality of the cellulose, paper density, paper or
sheet thickness, temperature, moisture and naturally the
various parameters of the paper machines themselves
(rolling and unrolling speed, web tension, web guide etc.)
must be mentioned in this context.
All these parameters affect the measuring results of the
measuring devices to varying degrees. For these rea-
Fig.30 Fig.31 Fig.32
sons it is not possible to give any exact information on
conversion and the conversion range.
The respective conversion is set by pressing the arrow
The aim of these conversions is: keys ( h / i ) Fig. 31 / 32 .
The conversion of the L-values into R-values
 -  To permit switchover from the Schmidt process to the ( Schmidt - Hammer ) is only possible for the impact
improved PAROTESTER process. device type U and type P. The selected conversion to the
 -  To provide direct comparison of the hardness values to R-value is shown on the display.
permit transfer of experience and specified quality crite-
ria from one system to the other.
Date / time
Conversion settings: Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu where
Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu the «Date/time» menu item can be selected with the
where conversion can be selected with the cursor ( Fig. arrow keys ( h / i ) ( Fig. 33 ).
30 ).

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Press the «START» key a Day month, a year, month, Press the «START» key a Language «English» selected
day setting year setting

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Fig.33 Fig.34 Fig.35

The settings for the menu item «Date/time» can be easily Fig.36 Fig.37
made with the arrow keys ( g / f ). The parameters can
The required language can be selected with the arrow
be selected with the arrow keys ( h / i ) at the selected
keys ( h / i ).
position.

Language 7. Data output

Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu
where the «Language» menu item can be selected with Importantinformation on data storage or online data
the arrow keys ( h / i ) ( Fig. 36 ). upload
Data upload via the RS232C interface of the
PAROTESTER2 display device is only permitted with the
original PAROLINK3 cable or with the PC cable and is
also only possible when using such a cable.

If the PAROTESTER2 display device is connected to the

computer with any other commercially available cable,
faulty function, higher power consumption or permanent
damage of the PAROTESTER2 and the serial interface
of the computer can result.
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7.1 Transferring the memory
The following items are required for uploading the
memory contents to a personal computer:
- IBM - PC or compatible PC with a RS 232C connection
- PAROLINK3 cable with software protection
(Proceq cable)
- PAROLINK3 - Software Vers. 1.8X, Windows version
aW98 / Me / NT40 / Window 2000 / XP.

Fig.38 Fig.39
Memory capacity: approx. 150 rolls, each with 20 values.
Before starting the memory transfer (Memory transfer),
Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu connect the PAROTESTER2 display device to the PC.
where the «Data output» menu item can be selected The red cable connector must be connected to the side of
with the arrow keys ( h / i ) ( Fig. 38 ). the display device.

Press the «START» key to enter the data output menu First start the PAROLINK3 and answer the necessary
( Fig.39 ). PAROLINK3 questions
Select the «Memory transfer» menu item with the arrow
keys

When the PAROLINK3
( h /  i ).
( Fig. 40 ) is ready,
press the «START» key.

Fig. 40

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The following appears on The clear function must be confirmed again by pressing
the display of the the «START» key (Fig 44). If you do not want to clear
display device ( Fig. 41 ) the memory, press the «END» key.
PAROTESTER2

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Fig.41

Wait until data upload is finished and the data transferred

from the PAROLINK3 are shown on the screen.

Fig.42 Fig. 43

7.2 Clear memory

Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu
where the «Data output» menu item can be selected with
the arrow keys ( h / i ) (Fig. 42)Press the «START» key to
enter the data output menu ( Fig.42 ). Select the «Clear
memory» menu item (Fig.43) with the arrow keys ( h / i ).
Press the «START» key. Fig. 44 Fig. 45
After pressing the «START» key twice, all data in the mem-
ory are permanently deleted ( Fig. 45 ).

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7.3 Online data transfer to the printer Printing options:
( with serial interface RS232C )
Press the «END» key 1x to print the hardness pro-
Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu file, mean value, standard deviation ( ± s ) and range R
where the «Data output» menu item can be selected ( R = Max - Min ) of the measurement series or roll.
with the arrow keys ( h / i ) ( Fig. 45).Press the «START»
key to enter the data output menu ( Fig. 46 ). Select the Press the «END» key 2x to print the individual measured
«Online PC / Printer» menu item with the arrow keys values of the measurement series or roll.
( h / i ). Press the «START» key. The online mode for PC
or printer can be selected with the arrow keys ( g / f  ).
The print options with the «END» key only
Online mode for the printer is selected by pressing the
apply when n  =  0 in the «Mean value» menu.
«END» key ( Fig. 47 ).

Automatic online transfer

The data are transferred automatically if the number of
measurements are pre-programmed. Entry of the num-
ber of measurements can be set in the «Mean value»
menu ( n = XXX ).
Fig. 45 Fig. 46 Fig. 47
During automatic printing n = XXX, output on the printer is
In online mode the measured data are transferred to the identical to the output version A when the «END» key is
printer after every roll or series of measurements. Online pressed 1x.
transfer to the printer is carried out manually when the
«END» key is pressed or automatically.
Manual online transfer:
The data are always transferred manually when the
«END» key is pressed.

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7.4 Online data upload to the PC In online mode the measured data are uploaded to the
( with own user program) PC after every roll or series of measurements. Online
upload to the PC is carried out manually when the
Press the «MENU» key to return to the main menu «END» key is pressed or automatically.
where the «Data output» menu item can be selected with

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the arrow keys ( h / i ) ( Fig. 48 ). Press the «START» key Manual online upload:
to enter the data output menu ( Fig. 49 ). The data are always uploaded manually when the
Select the «Online PC / Printer» menu item with the arrow «END» key is pressed if n = 0 in the «Mean value» menu.
keys ( h / i ). Press the «START» key. The online mode Automatic online upload:
for PC or printer can be selected with the arrow keys
The data are uploaded automatically if the number of
( g / f). Online mode for the PC is selected by pressing
measurements are pre-programmed. Entry of the num-
the «END» key ( Fig. 50 ).
ber of measurements can be set in the «Mean value»
menu ( n = XXX ).

Data format ( protocol) and sequence of data for on-

line data upload to the PC
Fig. 48 Fig. 49 Fig. 50 The data format is: Baudrate: 9600 / Data bits : 8 / Stop
bits: 1 / Parity: None / Protocol: None The data are
uploaded to the PC in the following sequence:

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 0°
Example: 45°
# Date/time roll number, , impact device type, , SR,
, U0, , value, , value, , value, , value, , CR,LF
Character definition:
90°
CR  =  carriage return
ASCII number ( dec. )  =  13
LF =  line feed (new line)
ASCII number ( dec. )  =  10 Fig. 51
 =  space
ASCII number ( dec. )  =  32 The selected impact direction must be set according
SR  =  impact direction number: 1  =  down /  to the measuring situation on the PAROTESTER2
2  =  45° - down /  3  =  horizontal electronic system ( section 6.3.1, Fig.14)
U0  =  no conversion
Recommendation: The rolls are measured from left to
right at a distance of 5 cm
8. Operation 1. Position the impact device vertically to the test surface
8.1 General
PAROTESTER impact devices and display device are
measuring instruments and must be treated as such.
PAROTESTER2 can be used in three impact directions.
Refer to Fig. 51.

Fig. 52

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2. Loading tube at medium speed until the impact body 8.2 Information on the LCD display
is released or until contact is made.
Measurement is confirmed with an acoustic beep.
1
2 19

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3 18
4 17
5 16
6 15
7
Fig. 53
8 14
3. Release the loading tube again until the end stop. 9

Fig. 55 10 11
12 13

Explanations of the item numbers on the display:

1 Current measured value
2 Minimum roll measurement
3 Maximum roll measurement
Fig. 54 4 Roll range
5 Display area
The next measurement can then be carried out. Do 6 Roll hardness profile
not carry out the described procedure too quickly. The 7 Roll number
PAROTESTER 2  electronic system signals errors if the 8 Impact device type
loading movements are carried out too quickly ( section 9 Impact direction
10.0). 10 Conversion LU  - > R
11 Date: Day. Month. ( Year =  > internal)
12 Previous measurements

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13 Number of measurements (setting) The second summarized record
14 Characters for a longer roll number ( >20 ) of the roll hardness profile
15 Limit value ( Min. ) appears after 51 measure-
16 Limit value ( Max. ) ments. This recording density
17 Continuous mean value L remains the same until the
18 Continuous mean R-value ( Schmidt ) number of measured values
19 Current R-value ( Schmidt ) has reached 100 (Fig.58) .

8.3 Depiction and interpretation of the measurements Fig. 58

At the beginning of the roll test The maximum number of mea-
the entire, pre-set display area surements per measurement
is available. series or roll is 200 values
The scale for the first 25 mea- (Fig.59).
sured values is displayed
(Fig.56).

Fig. 56 Fig. 59
The first summarized record
of the roll hardness profile 9. Measurement limits
appears after 25 measure-
ments. 9.1 General
This recording density remains The measurement limits are automatically signaled to the
the same until the number of tester with a «DOUBLE BEEP». The following message
measured values has reached then appears on the LCD screen instead of the roll identi-
50 (Fig.57). fication ( Fig. 60 ):
Fig. 57

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«L-value too low» «Memory full»
The value is below the hard- When the display device is
ness range L<120. Such values switched on, the message
are neither displayed, recorded «Memory full» (Fig.63) can

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or stored (Fig.60). appear on the screen when
Stop measurement or the the device is ready for mea-
measurement series with the surement. The measured data
«END» key. should be uploaded to the PC
at the latest when this message
Fig. 60
appears! Refer to section 7.
«L-value too high» Fig.63
The value is above the hard-
ness range L >950. Such val- Warning
ues are neither displayed nor If measurement is continued, further measurements over-
recorded or stored. Stop mea- write the saved measured values at the beginning of the
surement or the measurement memory. The old measured data are then deleted from
series with the «END» key. the memory.
(Fig. 61).
Fig. 61 10. Error messages
«Max. no. of impacts»
The impact energy of the impact device is always
This message means that the
monitored by the electronic system itself. The encoder
maximum number of measured
geometry and correct fit of the support ring are also
values per roll is reached
checked.
( n = 200) (Fig.62) No other
measured values are displayed,
recorded or stored.. Stop mea-
surement or the measurement
series with the «END» key.
Fig. 62
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10.1 Do not test too quickly! 10.3 Description of the measurement
If the measurement is carried signal errors
out too quickly, the impact With the impact devices type P, PG and U with error
body is additionally acceler-
A =  [Link] V
ated.
The message «Measure If the A-value is below 3.30 V.
more slowly» appears on the a  Clean the impact bodies and guide tube.
LCD display. (Fig. 64). The Refer to section 11 «Maintenance»
message disappears when If the A-value is higher than 4.00 V.
the next correctly executed a  Repeat the measurement with a slower loading
measurement is made. movement (section 10.1).
Fig.64
With the impact devices type P, PG and U with error
10.2 Measurement signal error dt =  [Link] ms
If the dt-value is lower than 0.40 ms

Measurement signal errors
a The support ring is worn; i.e. the impact body is in
are displayed at the top of
an incorrect position at the time of measurement.
the display instead of the
Replace the support ring.
measurements and statis-
tics. The message «Signal On impact device type P with error dt  =  [Link] ms
failure» appears on the LCD
If the dt-value is higher than 1.25 ms
screen with 2 values (Fig.
a The support ring is not correctly positioned.
65) A =  X.X Volt and
Fit the support ring correctly on the end stop.
dt =  X.X ms
Fig.65 On impact device type PG with error dt  =  [Link] ms
During the next correctly executed measurement or If the dt-value is higher than 1.40 ms
when the device problem has been rectified, the values a The support ring is not correctly positioned.
and current statistics appear again. Fit the support ring correctly on the end stop.

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On impact device type U with error dt  =  [Link] ms
If the dt-value is higher than 2.30 ms
a  The support ring is not correctly positioned.
Fit the support ring correctly on the end stop.

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When the faults have been rectified, recording
of measurement values can be continued.
The measurement series can also be stopped
by pressing the «END» key.

11 Maintenance
11.1 General
Guide tube (c) Guide tube (c)
The impact device U does not require any special care
except cleaning of the impact body and guide tube after
Coil body (b)
approx. 5,000 impact measurements. Proceed as follows
when cleaning: Impact body
Impact body Coil body
(b)
Support ring (a)

Support ring (a)
Fig.66 Fig.67

Impact device U (Fig.66) Impact device P / PG

Unscrew the support ring U (Fig.67) Unscrew the secur-
from the guide tube. ing screw A1 (Fig.68) of the
support ring until the sup-
port ring can be removed or
unscrewed from the impact
device.

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 Move the loading tube against the coil until the impact
body is freed. Clean the guide tube (c) and impact
body with a dry brush (do not oil).
. 3. After cleaning, push the impact body back into the
guide tube (c) until it is caught by the gripper.
Fig. 68
4. Screw the support ring (a) onto the guide tube (c) up
Take the impact device in your hands. Place one hand to the end stop. The support ring is then correctly fitted.
under the coil body (b). With the other hand make The impact device is then once more ready for mea-
a loading trigger movement; the impact body is then surement.
released. Place the loading tube in the end position. After complete assembly of the impact device, carry
out a functional check.
Carry out the following tasks regularly.
Connect the impact device to the display device.
[Link] the impact body of the impact devices P, PG
Carry out 3 to 5 measurements on a paper roll.
and U.
The impact device is in correct working order if the
a ) Only the peg of the impact body
PAROTESTER2 does not display an error message.
(marked with a circle, Fig. 69 ) may
be lightly oiled or greased.
b ) Remove dirt from the impact body 12 Accessories
with a dry implement. Do not oil the
running surfaces 12.1 PAROLINK 3 data upload
Software
PAROLINK3 is a program for uploading measured data
Fig. 69 from the PAROTESTER or PAROTESTER2 display
devices to an IBM or IBM-compatible PC via the RS232
2. Clean the guide tube (c) with the corresponding clean- interface.
ing brush. Release or remove the support ring (a). PAROLINK3 can be used on the operating systems
WIN3X, WIN9.X, NT 4.0, WIN2000 and Windows XP.

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The following components are necessary for uploading  -  The interface port ( COMX ) can be selected with
the 100% full memory contents of the display devices PAROLINK3. The other data formats for data transfer
PAROTESTER / PAROTESTER2 onto a PC: are pre-set.
 -  Original PAROLINK3 software and  -  PAROLINK3 is simple and user-friendly. The most

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 -  Original PAROLINK3 «coded» cable for important functions can be carried out with function
PAROTESTER2 ( Art. no. 350 71 006 ) keys.
 -  A USB-RS232 adapter is available ( Art. no. 390 00  -  The measured data are automatically loaded onto
540 ). When using this adapter, COM port 4 must be the screen in a table when they have been success-
set on the PAROLINK3. fully uploaded. The measured data can be viewed and
printed numerically and graphically in various ways.

Data may only be uploaded via the RS232  -  If the user has other data presentation preferences,
interface with the PAROLINK cable. The use PAROLINK3 has the option to export the data to a
of any other commercially available cable can spreadsheet program such as Excel.
result in faulty functions, higher power con-  -  PAROLINK3 can export ASCII files with three different
sumption and damage of the PAROTESTER separators and file endings.
display device and the serial interface of the
computer. 1 ) Tab separation; *.txt
2 ) Semicolon separation; *.csv
PAROLINK3 properties 3 ) Comma separation; *.asc
 -  The PAROLINK3 program is tri-lingual (German,  -  PAROLINK3 also features an on-line help which is
English and French). opened with the F1 key.
 -  The PAROLINK3 can upload the saved measured data
from the PAROTESTER(1) and PAROTESTER2 to the
PC.

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12.2 Barcode reader
From series 511-XXXX / firmware vers. 5.1, a barcode
reader is available as an accessory for the Parotester2.
Paper and plastic rolls are frequently now marked with a
barcode during manufacturing. The barcode reader must
be connected to the RS232 interface. PAROTESTER2
then automatically recognizes the barcode reader and
is immediately ready to read a roll number or roll identi-
fication.
Working with the barcode reader. Fig. 70 Fig. 71
The barcode reader can be held in one hand or attached  -  Reading and editing a roll identification is only possible
to the wrist with a Velcro-type fastener. The distance at the beginning of a measurement series, i.e. before
between the barcode and the barcode reader should be the first measurement is triggered.
between 13mm and 200 mm. This distance is determined  -  The roll identification can be edited in the «Roll num-
by the size of the barcode. ber» menu.
A proximity sensor switches the barcode reader on at  -  The roll identification is automatically saved together
this distance and remains active for approx. 3 seconds. with the measured data after a measurement series
The roll identification is read in approx. 0.5 seconds. either when the «END» key is pressed or when the
specified number of measurements has been reached.
 -  The barcode reader reads alphanumeric characters.
 -  The maximum number of alphanumeric characters is
limited to 25.
 -  If a roll identification is larger than 20 characters, this is
indicated by a «>», Fig. 70, in the status line. The read
roll identification is fully visible in the roll number menu
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Parotester2 – supply of the barcode ON / OFF
Program mode Technical data of the barcode reader
reader 1

The barcode reader is supplied with an RS 2 Type: IS4225

232 cable, Velcro-type fastener and holders, Dimensions: 45.7 mm x 40.6 mm x 18.5 mm

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Voltage: 5 VDC ± 0.25 V
3
already programmed and ready for use. To
prevent incorrect parameter transfer during 4 Current during scanning: 135 mA, typically @ 5
protocol transfer of the barcode reader, all VDC
5
transfer parameters are integrated in this sheet Laser class: CDRH: Class II and IEC
in the form of a barcode (items 1 to 14). 6 Class II component
7
Light source: 650 nm
Procedure for a new barcode reader Laser power : 0.75 mW (peak)
parameter setting. 8 Interface: RS 232
The barcode reader must be connected to the 9

Parotester2 display device. The display device Minimum module width: 0.173 mm (6.8 mil)
is switched on. 10
Scanning speed: 52 scan lines per second
Scan items 1 to 14 with the laser in turn 11
Scanning pattern: One scanning line
continuously without removing the reader. Depth of the scanning
The programming mode must be concluded 12
field: 12.7 mm – 203 mm for 0.33 mm
with item 14. 13
(13 mil) barcodes
Width of the scanning
The barcode reader is once more correctly
14
field: 28.6 mm @ direct contact;
programmed and ready for use. ON / OFF
Program mode
101.6 mm @ 76.2 mm

Operating temperature: -20 °C to 50 °C

Moisture: 5% to 95 % relative
air humidity
(non-condensing)

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12.3 Test block U Taking into operation
The test blocks type U are valid for the impact devices The settings of the printers supplied with
type U, P and PG. Compliance with the engraved values PAROTESTER2 are already set at the works. Printer
guarantees the correct function of the impact devices settings must be made with the DIP switches. These
and the electronic display device PAROTESTER2 over are located next to the 9-pin connector. Open the DIP
the entire measurement range. switch cover. The setting is made once when the printer
is switched off.
The test blocks U are calibrated with the reference
Parotester impact devices and marked as follows with The settings on the DIP switches are:
the respective reference values (refer to the example). OFF • •
ON • • • •
Series no.:
Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6
U.217.9801 A
Reference vales with set value range for impact devices U,
Connect the printer and the PAROTESTER2 electronic
P, PG:
system with the printer cable. Switching the printer to the
LU = 588 ± 12 LP = 615 ± 12 LPG = 653 ± 12
ON 1 setting means: Printer in operation
When the impact devices U, P, PG are  -  Printer cable «Art. no. 360 04 535» for
checked, the test block must be placed PAROTESTER2 from EPROM vers. 5.1
on a flat, solid surface.  -  Printer cable «Art. no. 350 74 994» for
PAROTESTER2 up to EPROM vers. 5.0
12.4. Printer
Charging the rechargeable printer batteries
The PAROTESTER2 offers the option of printing mea-
sured data on a printer via the RS 232 interface, 9-pin  -  The rechargeable batteries must be charged when the
connector. The portable thermal printer with recharge- «[Link]» lamp flashes.
able batteries type DPU - 201 GSE ( paper width: 57 mm )  -  Connect the mains power supply and the printer.
is recommended as an accessory.  -  Switch the printer to the ON 2 position.
This printer with mains power supply is available with
220 / 110 Volt from Proceq ( [Link] ).

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 -  Recommended charging time approx. 15 hours, Approximately 100 measurements can be recorded for
up to 24 hours max. each test surface. The interval between individual mea-
 -  When the printer is not in use, always switch the surements must be at least 10 mm.
switch to the OFF position.
During checks the test block must be

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placed on a solid, flat surface.
13 Other important information
13.1 Viewing the data in the memory
• PAROTESTER2 has an automatic deactivation feature. Simple operation of the electronic system was extended
The electronic system switches off automatically after by an important function; «View memory» by pressing a
60 minutes. key. All measurements in the memory can be shown on
• PAROTESTER2 always monitors the status of the bat- the LCD display and scrolled through for viewing.
teries and signals «Change batteries» on the display.
The data in the memory can only be viewed when a
• The electronic system of the PAROTESTER2 constant-
measurement series has been carried out. To finish a
ly monitors error-free function of the impact device.
measurement series, press the «END» key.
Deviations are signaled by messages on the display
(also refer to section 10.0 «Error messages»).
Press the i key in the last measurement series to
• If the ON/OFF button is actuated during a series of access memory mode.
measurements, the data of the started measurement
series are lost. The measurement profile of the viewed measurement
• Striped bars on the display or the printout mean that series and the corresponding statistics is shown on the
the measured values are above or below the selected display ( Fig. 73 ). The arrow «i» on the display shows
display range. the end of the memory. The designation «MEM» shows
that memory viewing is active. No measurement is pos-
• A calibrated test block type U is available as an acces-
sible in this mode «memory = MEM».
sory for periodical checks of the PAROTESTER2.

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To view additional measurement series, press the «i» Press the «START» key to upload the selected measure-
key again. Two arrows «hi» appear on the display ( Fig. ment series to a printer or PC (refer to section 7.3).
74 ). It is possible to view all the data in the memory with
the arrow keys. The beginning of the memory is reached Press the «MENU» key to return to memory mode
in Fig. 75. ( Fig.76).

Press the «END» key to return to measurement mode

where the PAROTESTER2 is once more ready to record
a new measurement series ( Fig.77 ).

14 Form of supply and part designation

Fig. 73 Fig. 74 Fig. 75 PAROTESTER2 units

PAROTESTER2 unit U
 -  PAROTESTER2 display device
 -  Impact device type U
 -  Carrying strap
 -  Cleaning brush
 -  6 batteries
 -  Carrying case ( 520x370x120mm )
 -  Total weight ( 5.8kg )
Article no. 360 04 400

Fig. 76 Fig. 77

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Article no. 360 04 100 Accessory for PAROTESTER2
Test block type U: Article no.360 045 03
PAROLINK3 software vers. 1.x (disk + cable): Article no. 360 045 21
External barcode reader: Article no. 360 045 50

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DPUH-245 AS-A03a including mains power supply 100–240V,
printer cable. Firmware from version 5.1 and higher: Article no. 360 04 570
DPUH-245 AS-A03a including mains power supply 100–240V,
printer cable. Firmware version 5.0 and older: Article no. 360 04 575
RS232 / USB adapter: Article no. 390 00 540

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