ChronoProof ® PRO
USER MANUAL
Please read before you work with the device!
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Witschi Electronic Ltd. Bahnhofstrasse 26 3294 Büren an der Aare Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)32 - 352 05 00 Fax: +41 (0)32 - 351 32 92 Internet: www.witschi.com E-Mail: [email protected] Original Manual Document No. 31.223xD35e Rel. 1.0 August 2015
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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 4
2 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ......................................................................................................................... 4
3 INITIAL OPERATION OF DEVICE ......................................................................................................... 4
4 “CHRONOPROOF PRO SETUP” SOFTWARE ........................................................................................ 4
4.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .................................................................................................................. 5
4.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 5
4.3 CHRONOPROOF PRO INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 5
4.4 DESIGNING THE HEADER ................................................................................................................. 5
4.5 DESIGNING THE TICKET .................................................................................................................. 6
4.6 OTHER MENU ITEMS AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................ 7
4.7 PROGRAM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 8
4.7.1 Defining a test cycle ....................................................................................................... 8
5 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 CONTROL AND DISPLAY PANEL ......................................................................................................... 9
5.2 SWITCHING ON / OPENING .............................................................................................................. 9
5.3 PREPARATIONS FOR THE TIGHTNESS TEST ......................................................................................... 10
5.4 STARTING THE TIGHTNESS TEST ...................................................................................................... 11
5.5 TEST RESULT .............................................................................................................................. 11
5.6 PRINTING THE TEST RESULTS .......................................................................................................... 12
6 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................ 13
7 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE ................................................................................................................ 13
8 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................ 13
9 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................. 14
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1 Safety information
Please read all information in this manual carefully. It contains important instructions on the use, safety and maintenance of your device. Keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to any later users.
The device may be used only for its intended purpose as outlined in this user manual.
If the testing device or watches are damaged or persons are injured due to improper operation and use, the manufacturer,
Witschi Electronic AG in 3294 BÜREN an der Aare, SWITZERLAND
refuses any responsibility!
2 Scope of delivery
• ChronoProof PRO testing device with USB cable
• Universal mains adapter: 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.5 A
• 1 watch support
• USB flash drive with PC software for designing the printable tickets and PDF files for the user manual in German, French, English, Spanish and Italian
• Brief instructions
3 Initial operation of device
− Remove the ChronoProof PRO, USB flash drive and documents from the packaging (please keep packaging).
− Connect the mains adapter to the back (12 V ) of the ChronoProof PRO and to the power supply (100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz)
4 “ChronoProof PRO Setup” software
With the ChronoProof PRO Setup software, you can design the ticket according to your requirements and determine the test cycles.
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4.1 System requirement
− For installation / uninstallation, you require administrator rights on your PC
− Operating systems supported: Windows XP SP3, Windows 7 Professional SP2, Windows 8.1 Pro
4.2 Software installation
Start the installation by double-clicking on < chpcfg_setup.exe > in the directory: “installation kit”.
The installation routine proposes a directory for installing the software. We recommend that you use the proposed directory.
Click on “Install” to accept the proposal, or click on “Search...” to select a different directory.
4.3 ChronoProof PRO installation
Use the USB cable provided to connect the device to the computer.
Switch on the device (see chapter 5.2). The computer automatically identifies the new hardware and opens an installation window for the corresponding driver. Follow the instructions.
4.4 Designing the header
Start the configurator by double-clicking on
For entering text, 6 rows are available at the top (X1 – X6) and 3 rows at the bottom (X7 – X9) each with 24 characters. To enter text, click on the start of the row in the text block.
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4.5 Designing the ticket
To load the logo, click on Ticket “Load Logo image….” in the menu
Select the desired graphics file from the corresponding directory. The following graphic formats are possible: png, jpg, jpeg, bmp, ico, emf, wmf.
The graphics files are automatically adapted (including colour files). The logo is placed above the first text block.
To save the ticket, click on Ticket “Save ticket under….” in the menu. Select the directory, give the file a name and save it.
Then click on “Send ticket to device”.
The ticket configuration is transferred to the ChronoProof.
The transmission takes about 1 minute and should not be interrupted.
The transmission is confirmed with “Applied ok”. The progress is displayed in the footer.
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4.6 Other menu items and functions
Program:
Ticket:
Test program:
Program configurator…. (For details, see chapter 4.7)
Language:
Display window:
Serial number of the device
Firmware version
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4.7 Program configuration
4.7.1 Defining a test cycle
In the “Test program” menu, you can open the “Program configurator…” and define a suitable test cycle with the parameters for your test sample.
Here, you have the option of selecting one of the following three programs.
Automatic test (The ChronoProof PRO automatically selects the suitable pressure)
Note:
Two pressures are always used for testing: negative pressure (vacuum) and excess pressure.
Test with 1 pressure (adjustable from -0.5 to max. 3.0 bar)
Test with 2 pressures (adjustable from -0.5 to max. 3.0 bar)
Notes:
- You can set whether to use one or two pressures for testing. - The pressures are adjustable in steps of 0.1bar. - Both measurement pressures can be set as vacuum or pressure.
Important!
- The first test pressure must always be lower than the second test pressure (however, incorrect entries are not permitted by the program)
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5 Operation
5.1 Control and display panel
“Paper button” for
feeding paper. 20 mm per
touch
Paper is used up. Insert
new roll
“Print button” for result printout
Test passed
Test not passed
Test was
interrupted Device is ready for
the test Watch can be inserted in the
sensor.
Sensor applies too much pressure to
the watch. Lift sensor and carefully
lower it onto the watch.
“Unlock button” Interrupts the measurement
and/or opens the test chamber.
Indication of test progress.
Note: Only symbols enclosed by a circle have a touch function.
5.2 Switching on / opening
Press the key on the back of the device until the display lights up. When it is switched on, the test chamber automatically opens by about 90°.
Open the test chamber by hand up to the stop.
As soon as this display lights up, the device is ready for testing.
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5.3 Preparations for the tightness test
Note: Remove any protective adhesive film from the watch base and/or glass. That could falsify the result.
Carefully lift the sensor up to the stop.
Place the watch on the three-point support of the support table.
Make sure that the watch is in a horizontal position. Position the watch strap so that the watch is lying firmly on the three-point support. You may have to insert the watch support provided.
If, for example, the watch is supported on the watch strap on one side, a reliable test is no longer possible, because the strap will be deformed in an unforeseen manner during the measurement. If necessary, the watch strap must be removed.
Move the sensor down slowly, until it lies on the watch. The sensor is blocked if you let go of the button.
start lights up if the sensor has been lowered correctly.
The measurement can be started.
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5.4 Starting the tightness test
Push the test chamber down and wait until it locks in place. The test then starts automatically.
During the test, a progress indicator appears (progress) and the corresponding segment flashes.
The thermal stability of the watch is checked and pressure 1 is built up
The measurement is carried out with pressure 1
Pressure 2 is built up
The measurement is carried out with pressure 2
The pressure is released and then the test chamber is opened
5.5 Test result
The test is finished. The test chamber opens by about 90° and the result is displayed.
Test passed
Test not passed
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5.6 Printing the test results
To do this, tap print before you remove the watch. After printing, you can tear off the ticket along the cutting edge.
Tapping paper results in a paper feed of about 20 mm.
To configure a personalised ticket, the “ChronoProof PRO Setup” software is installed on the USB flash drive enclosed, with instructions.
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6 Maintenance
The ChronoProof PRO does not require any special maintenance.
Clean the test chamber seal and the sealing surfaces every now and then using a clean, dust-free cloth.
Only use a soft cloth to clean the device and remove dirt. Never use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents.
For technical support, please consult our customer service at our company’s head office. Tel. +41 (0)32 352 05 80, email [email protected]) or one of our representatives.
7 Disposal of the device
This electronic device may not be disposed of along with household waste. If it is rejected by public collection points, please return it to the point of sale, where it will be disposed of properly in line with legal regulations. Your device supplier in the EU will take back, free of charge, all devices made after 13 Aug. 2005, and will also accept older devices if you are simultaneously buying a corresponding new device.
8 Technical data
• User guidance: using capacitive touchscreen • Thermal printer (optional): integrated • Compressor: integrated • Vacuum: -0.5 bar • Pressure: +3.0 bar • Deformation measuring range: -300 to 1000 µm • Sensor resolution: typically 0.02 µm • Max. wrist strap diameter: (e.g. inflexible bands) horizontal 85 mm / vertical 65 mm • Maximum watch size Diameter 70 mm / thickness 28 mm • Interface: USB 2.0 • Mains connection: Universal mains adapter 100 – 240 V~ , 50-60 Hz, 1.5A • Colours: Aluminium, steel or ruby • Dimensions: 155 x 220 x 300 mm (W x D x H) • Weight: 5.1 kg
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9 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY