spherical

K 10-15

CD20X7.7mm

R 10mm-13mm

K 14.5-30

CD20X6.7mm

R 14.5mm-30mm

R<10mm not possible

c;,:)

R~30mm D6/D6a
hollow-spherical

HK 11-13

CD17X5mm

R llmm-13mm

HK 12.5-17

CD18X5mm

R 12.5mm-17mm

HK 16.5-30

CD20X5mm

R 16.5mm-30mm
R<llmm

not possible

R~30mm D6a
CD52 X 20 X 16mm

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HARTIP 1500

8.3.1.

No impact occurs-impact

body is not or improperly

located in the impact deVice/impact

body does not release or cannot be loaded.

8.3.2.

Marked deviation
inadequately

of individual

prepared/the

porous/sample

is insufficiently

e.g. at the transition

supported/sample

carbide)/support

exhibits large local hardness differences

direction

has been change

too low-impact

device

ring does not have rubber pad.

carbide, wear)/standard

too high-spherical

test tip flattened

(impact

test block damaged or full of indentations.

Optional accessories
Support

area

or

test tip cracked (e.g. due to impact against tungsten

L-values at the standard test block constantly

against tungsten

too low-measuring

inhomogeneous

impacts.

L-values at the standard test block constantly

contaminated/spherical

8.3.4.

is extremely

seam to the base material/impact

between the individual

8.3.3.

L-values or L-values constantly

tested material

Rings for Impact Device D

Suitable for the following

test surfaces

plane
cylindrical
hollow-cylindrical
spherical
hollow-spherical
plane
cylindrical
hollow -cylindrical
spherical
hollow-spherical
cylindrical
Z 10-1S
Z 14.5-30

20X20X7.5mm

R 10mm-15mm

20 X 20 X 6.5mm

R 14.5mm-30mm

Z 25-50

20X 20X 6.5mm

R 2Smm-SOmm
R<10mm not possible
R~30mm D6/D6a
hollow-cylindrical

HZ 11-13

20X 18XSmm

R llmm-13mm

HZ 12.5-17

20X20XSmm

R 12.5mm-17mm

HZ 16.5-30

20X20XSmm

R 16.5mm-30mm
R<l1mm

not possible

R~30mm D6a

7.3.

Default setting
After a long period of use, you may replace the impact

body with

a new one. Thus it

needs to recover the factory setting (default).

8.

Maintenance

CONTENTS

and Repair:

Do your best to avoid shock, heavy dust, damp, strong magnetic field, and oil stain.

8.1.

Maintenance

care other than periodic

body and the guide tube after performing

approximately

8.2.

cleaning of the impact

1000-2000 tests. During cleaning,

need to be observed:

-7

Unscrew support ring and remove impact body from guide tube.

-7

Clean off any dirt and metallic dust from the impact body and the spherical test tip.

-7

Clean gUide tube with the special brush provided.

-7

Do not apply oil to any parts for the impact device.

a battery

However

indicator

it is still possible

additional

or replacing

History

1.2.

Leeb Hardness Test (definition)

1.3.

Notation

of Leeb Hardness ..........................................................................................

2. Featu res and applications

2.1.

Specifications

2.2.

Features

2.3.

Applications

3. Designation of individual

parts .......................................................................................

displays

on LCD which

to measure

battery

from

reminds

for some time.

SADT. Otherwise

you to charge the battery.

Please make sure to obtain

it may cause Harti!=, 1500 to get

3
3

4.1.

Symbols and illu strations ...........................................................................................

4.2.

Measurement

and conversion table

3
.4

5. Prepa ration before measu ri ng

5.1.

Requirements

for the sample:

5.2.

Requirements

5.3.

Requirement

for the weight of the sample:

5.4.

Surface of the test sample should not be magnetic

5.5.

For test sample of curving

for the surface hardened

layer ofthe

surface with

4
sample:

radius of curvature

5
5
R less than 30mm,

small support ring should be used

Charging battery:
When

8.3.

procedures

1.1.

4. 4. Symbols and illustrations

of the impact device

The devices do not require any particular

the following

1. Forewords: ....................................................................................................................

5.6.

Supporting

5.7.

Samples with Curved Surfaces

the Samples during Testing

6. Operation

a
5
5
6
6

6.1.

Operation

un-accuracy value.

6.2.

Take measurement

Insert the plug with battery charger into the socket on the right side of tester. Connect the

6.3.

View statistic valu e

battery

6.4.

Memory .......................................................................................................................

fully charge the battery.

7. Cali bratio n ...................................................................................................................

7.1.

Intelligent

Fault Diagnosis:

7.2.

Precise cal ibration ......................................................................................................

7.3.

Defau It setting

charger with mains power to begin charging

If finding any abnormalities,

battery.

It may take 12-15 hours to

please read our fault diagnosis first.

7
......................................................................................................

calibration

8. Maintenance

8
8

10
10
11

and Repair:
of the impact device

11

8.1.

Maintenance

8.2.

Chargi ng battery:

11

8.3.

Fault Diagnosis:

11

9. Optiona I accessories .................................................................................................

11

12

1.1.

History
The Leeb measuring
defined

method was first brought

as the quotient

multiplied

of an impact

by 1000. Harder

materials.
represents

materials

into measurement

body's rebound
produce

velocity

a higher

rebound

For a specific group o~ material (e.g. steel, aluminum.

a direct relationship

curves of hardness

to its hardness properties.

HL versus other

standard

static

technology
velocity

velocity,

than

softer

etc.), Leeb hardness value

For ordinary

hardness

in 1978. It is

over its impact

metal, conversion

7.1.4.

Press and hold key C for 3 seconds, the mean value will be calculated

automatically

to

standard value. At the same time, the LCD displays CAL at left.

(HB, HV, HRC, etc.) are

available, enabling you to convert HL into other hardness values.

1.2.

Leeb Hardness Test (definition)

An impact body with a spherical test tip made of tungsten
sample surface by a spring force and then rebounds

carbide is propelled

against the

back. At a distance of 1mm from the

sample surface, the impact and rebound velocity of the impact body are measured by the
folloWing

method:

through

body, when

passing

the coil in its coil holder, induces in the coil an electric voltage proportional

to the

velocities
HL=1000X

A permanent

magnet

embedded

in the impact

of the magnet. Leeb hardness is expressed by the following

formula:

(VBfV,)

Where: HL is Leeb Hardness

VB

is the rebound velocity of the impact body

V,

is the impact velocity of the impact body

The voltage characteristic

of output

impact body passes through

-,r5
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signal, when the

the induction

coil is illustrated

in the folloWing figure:

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7.2.

Precise calibration
When you make intelligent

calibration,

if the calibrated

value on LCD differs from standard

value, please enter into precise calibration.

7.2.1.

Make intelligent
standard

7.2.2.
A Leeb's Hardness Tester measures the hardness of sample material
Leeb (HL), which can be converted

into other

Hardness

in terms of Hardness

units (Rockwell

Band

calibration

step 1-4 procedures

ilthe

calibrated

value differs from the

value.

Press and hold key C for 3 seconds to enter into the mode of precise calibration.

A sign of

Adj will be displayed at left of LCD

C, Vicker,

Brinell and Shore D).

1.3.

Notation of Leeb Hardness

When measuring

the hardness of a sample material

using the traditional

testing

a change of applied

result

reading.

method,

pressure will

static hardness

in a change in the hardness

Please note:

1. If the measurement error comes with in the range of accuracy specificatian, please do
not made calibration.
2. When the impact body is replaced, please make sure to recover factory setting first.

6.4.

Memory

Because different

HARTIP 1500 can save 99 values in its memory

converting

and these stored values can be read after

Activate

L into

curves are obtained

another

hardness

from different
value

the

impact

notation

for

devices, when
the

converted

hardness value should include the impact device used.

work.
6.4.1.

converting

hardness

memory

Press and hold key M for 3 seconds into menu of setup and press key M in turn to display
AVER. Press key C to select SAV.( circle 0-3-4-5-SAV).
measuring

mode. At this moment,

values in memory, it will be the ordinal number

be stored automatically
6.4.2.

Sxx). Take measurements,

all values will

in memory.

2.1.

Specifications

./

Display: LCD

./

Accuracy: +/-6HL at HL=800 (0.8%)

./

Measuring

./

Conversion: HL-HRC-HRB-HB-HV-H5D

range: 200-960L

View stored values

./

Materials:

Under measuring mode, press and hold key C for 3 seconds to enter into mode of viewing

./

Wireless RS232 to PC and micro-printer

stored values. At same time, the ordinal number Sxx will be changed Rxx, press key M or C

./

Memory:

./

Impact device: D

./

Power on/off: Auto

to recall stored values forwards

to come back measuring
6.4.3.

Then press key M to come back

500 will be displayed on left of LCD( if there are a few

and backwards.

Then, press and hold key C for 3 seconds

mode.

9 different

common

./

Power supply: DC 9V Ni-MH rechargeable

under the mode of viewing stored values, press and hold key M and C

./

Dimension:

simultaneously

for 3 seconds to delete all stored values.

./

Weight: 150g

2.2.

Features
Rugged and modular design

body will be worn which may lead the HARTIP 1500 have more or less error on accuracy.

./

Palm size for narrow space

At this moment,

./

High accuracy

./

Take measurements

./

Wireless RS232 (Plus)

HARTIP 1500 is designed to allow recalibration.

made in two modes - intelligent

and precise mode.

The calibration

can be

./

Wireless micro-printer

./

Automatic

./

Recalibration

2.3.
./

on line with PC (Plus)

(Plus)

power on/off
allowed

Applications
Hardness tests on installed

or on permanently
./

battery

100? O? 3mm

./

harder materials, the ball tip of impact

(Plus)

99 data can be stored and re-readable

Clear memory:

After a long period of use, especially for measuring

materials

machines or steel structures:

e.g. on heavy and large work-piece

installed system parts .

Rapid testing of multiple

measuring

areas for examination

of hardness variations

regions .
./

Measuring

hardness for produced

./

Identifying

metallic material

./

Ineffectiveness

parts at production

line .

stored in a warehouse .

analysis of permanent

parts, pressure -vessel, turbo generator.

over larger

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6.1.5.

After pressing key M into item AVER, press C in turn to select the average times from
0-3-4-5 and SAV. Selecting 0 means no mean values and SAV means memory is activated.

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Loading

T
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Key M
Manu
Calculate data (AVE, MAX, MIN)
Increment

when adjusting

Key C
Change setting
Delete unrealistic
Decrement

6.2.2.
values

Insert the loading rod into the tube of impact device to push the impact body to depress
the spring until the impact body is locked.

when adjusting
6.2.3.

Read stored data

Place the tester against the surface of work piece

Please note: the impact device must be firmly against the surface or you may get
unsatisfied

6.2.4.

value.

Press the release button on top of the tester and take measurement.

The measuring

value will be displayed on LCD.

6.3.

View statistic value

Symbols

Illustrations

LD

Leeb hardness value used with impact device D

After test by certain average times, press M in turn. LCD displays mean value, max value

HB

Brinell hardness value

and min value.

HRB

Rockwell B hardness value

Please note: If a value is not realistic during measuring, press key C to delete it on LCD in

HRC

Rockwell C hardness value

order not to influence the calculating

HSD

Shore hardness value

of average.

Press

Li~i~--~/~\=::oJ
1 L . :=J

DIRE

Press C

....

MATE

M1

1 L

CONY

M2'

HLD ~

HRC ~

IMPACT DEVICE

-S....M9

Press

HRB ~

HB ~

HV ~

HSD

=::oJ

HRB

HB

HV

HsD

STEEL

ZO.0-67.9

59.6-99.5

80-647

80-940

3Z.5-99.5

CWT.sT

ZO.5-67.1

sT.sTEEL
Gc.

19.6-6Z.4

46.5-101.7

85-655

80-898

SAY]

NC.IRON

131-387

C.ALUM

30-159
13.5-95.3

BRASS

6.1.1.

85-80Z

93-334

IRON

Press C

O....3.f.... 4....... 5 ~

L D: ZOO-900

HRC

40-173

BRONZE

60-Z90

COPPER

45-315

Press key M for 3 seconds into item DIRE of the menu. Then by pressing key M in turn to
enter into item MATE, CONV, AVER respectively.

Finally come back to the mode of

measurement.
6.1.Z.

After pressing key M for 3 seconds into item DIRE, press C in turn to change the impact
direction.
5.1.Z.

nIREL11 ,-

The samples must feature a metallic smooth, ground surface, in order to eliminate
erroneous

measurements

brought

about by coarse grinding or lathe scoring. The

roughness of the finished surface should not exceed Z~m.

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5.2.

HARTIP1500

Requirements for the weight of the sample:

For samples weighing over 5 kg and of compact shape, no support is needed.
Samples weighing

between

Z-5 kg, and also for heavier samples with protruding

thin walls, should be placed on a solid support

parts or

in such a manner that they do not bend or

move by the impact force.

lo-~ mRTE ~~ciI

Samples weighing

less than Z kg should be firmly coupled with a stable support weighing

over 5 kg.

HARTIP1500

For coupling purposes,

MZ:

Cold

Work

Tool

-?

The coupling surface between the sample and base plate should be flat, plane parallel

-?

A thin proper layer of coupling

and ground.

Steel
M3: Stainless Steel

M4: Grey Cast Iron

M5: Cast Iron nod.

M6: Cast Alum. Alloys

M7: Brass

M8: Bronzes

surface of the

-?

The sample should be firmly pressed against the surface of the base plate by moving

-?

The direction

it with a circular motion.

M9: Wrought Copper All.

6.1.4.

paste is to be applied to the contact

sample.

of impact should be perpendicular

After pressing key M into item CONV, press C to change the hardness scale

For the coupling operation,

(H LD-H RC-HRB-H B-HV-HsD).

-?

The contact

the following

prerequisites

to the coupling surface.

must be fulfilled:

surface of the sample and the surface of the base plate must be flat,

plane parallel and ground.

-7

The direction

-7

Minimum

of the test impact must be perpendicular

thickness of the sample for coupling

heavy base plate. Clamping in a vice is of no value, since the samples become exposed to

to the coupled surface.

stress and because complete

(5mm).

rigidity

is never attained.

As a rule, the measured

L-values

would be too small and show excessive variations.

Proper Coupling:
Proper coupling requires a little experience.
variations

of individual

characterized

measurements,

Insufficiently

L-values which

coupled

samples produce

large

are too low and the operation

is

by a rattling noise upon impact of the test tip.

5.7.

Samples with Curved Surfaces

Impact testers only work properly,
tube at the moment

Example for coupling a test piece with a base plate:

present

of impacting

when testing

if the impact

body has a certain position

the test surface. In the normal

flat and convex-cylindrical

samples

position,

in the gUide
automatically

(such as round samples),

the

spherical test tip is located exactly at the end of the guide tube.
However,

when testing

body remains further

Application

of the coupling

spherically
within

or cylindrically

such types of curved surfaces. it is to be observed

below the values indicated

paste

shaped concave surfaces. the impact

the gUide tube or protrudes

in the following

that

further

Surface -hardened

steels and especially

too low when case-hardening

case-hardened

L-values which are

30mm, a small support ring should be used.

more than

light-weight

kg

0.05- 2

kg

has to be noticed:

body and low impact energy, a relatively

kg
Despite the

large impact force of

when the impact body hits the measuring

surface. The max.

impact force of impact device D is 900N.

For heavy samples of compact shape, no particular
Smaller

and lighter

L-values which

samples

or work

pieces yield

precautions

impact. Depending on the frequency

are necessary.

or flex under

are too small and of excessively large variation.

work pieces it is possible for thin-wall

measured

regions or thinner

of the resilient yielding

this force,
Even with

protruding

producing

big or heavy

parts to yield upon

action, the

L-value may be too small or too large. In many situations,

can be checked in the following

a) Medium-weight

potential

problems

manner:

samples and also heavier samples with

protruding

parts or thin walls

should be placed on a solid support in such a manner that they do not move or flex during
the test impact.
b) Light-weight

~ ~,-

samples should be rigidly "coupled"

Impact device types D

R.,o=30mm

For impact devices D, special support

rings are available to accommodate

Test Value

of samples

medium-weight

When measuring hardness with HARTIP 1500, the following

is generated

.',

,"""
0

convex or concave surface.

Classification
heavy

short duration

.,.

~."-,

layer should be no less than 0.8 mm.

For test sample of curving surface with radius of curvature R less than

low mass of the impact

Ijl..Q)

ring.

depth is small because of their soft core. When measuring

with impact device D the depth of the hardened

5.5.

steels produce

V ~

~.R/ ,-llJ

Requirement for the surface hardened layer of the sample:

Thus, with
do not drop

Fig.

Curved surfaces should always be tested with the small support

5.3.

therefore.

radii of curvature

with a non-yielding

support

such as a

Direction

smaller radii on