Manual 3000 Brinel

MANUAL
NEXUS® 3000 Series

3001, 3001XL, 3001XLM
Brinell hardness tester
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USER MANUAL
FOR
NEXUS® 3000 SERIES
HARDNESS TESTING INSTRUMENT

Thank you for buying this advanced INNOVATEST® hardness testing instrument.
The product meets the applicable DIN, ISO-EN, ASTM and JIS standards.
Before using this instrument, read through this user manual carefully to use the product properly.
After reading, keep the manual in an easy-to-access place for referencing whenever needed.
Read the “Safety Cautions” and “User’s Guide” thoroughly before usage, and properly operate the product.
In order to use the product safely, do not ignore visual cautions, warnings or safety symbols.
Please refer to the limited guarantee and responsibility issues in the INNOVATEST® guarantees conditions.
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Make sure these signs and symbols are well understood before reading this manual or operating the instrument.
WARNING!
Ignoring this information and mishandling of the
equipment can lead to severe bodily injuries and
material damage.
- o not modify this equipment. Doing so can cause fire and/or electric shock.
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- Do not fabricate anything with the power cord, forcibly bend it, twist, or pull it, doing so can cause fires and/or
electric shock.
- Do not disassemble this equipment. Doing so can cause electric shock. Contact our technical service department for
checks, adjustments, or repairs inside the equipment.
- Do not operate the equipment at a voltage other than the power voltage that is indicated. Doing so can cause fires.
- Do not place a vase, or any container holding liquid, near this equipment.
- fires can occur if water gets inside the equipment.
- If water or other liquid does get inside the equipment, turn off the power to the equipment’s main unit, pull the plug
out of the socket, and call our company’s technical service department.
- Always install grounding. If, by any chance a component gets damaged without grounding, electric shock can occur.
- Do not operate the equipment if there is ever any abnormality, such as signs of smoke, unusual smell.
- In such a case, turn off the power to the equipment’s main unit, pull the plug out of the socket, and call our company’s
technical service department.
- Pull out the plug from the socket when exchanging a fuse. Not doing so can cause electric shock.
- Do not insert or unplug the plug with wet hands. Doing so can cause electric shock.
- Do not install the equipment on an unstable base. Doing so can affect the proper working and cause the equipment
to fall down and/or cause accidents and injuries.
- Do not scratch or forcibly twist a cable.
- Continued use of a cable after it is scratched or twisted can cause fire and/or electric shock.
- Do not place the equipment in a high temperature and humidity location.
- When cleaning or checking the equipment, make sure the plug is pulled out of the socket for safety.
- Do not use fuses and illumination lamps other than those specified. Doing so can cause fire.
- Do not connect special attachments to this equipment that are not “INNOVATEST®” standard attachments, doing so
can cause poor performance or defects.
- Do not use batteries other than the specified ones.
- Do not block the halogen lamp area and ventilation. Blocking the ventilation can cause heat to accumulate inside the
instrument, which in turn, can generate fire.
- Never open any of the panel or cover other than when unpacking or assembling.
- High voltages existing in the instrument may cause electrical shocks to personnel.
- Grounding, the power supply of the instrument must be grounded.
- For the power cable, always use the power cable with 3-pins ground wire provided.
Introduction
Thank you for buying the NEXUS® 3000 closed loop, force feed back, Vickers, Knoop, Brinell hardness tester.
High-end Vickers/Knoop/Brinell tester with low and high force ranging from HV0,02 to HV50.
Closed Loop, Load Cell, Force Feedback technology for a reliable fast measurement procedure.
- Superior Test Control

- Superior Accuracy
- Superior Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility
- Superior Productivity
- Superior Flexibility
The NEXUS® 3000 series of Micro/Macro Vickers, Knoop & Brinell hardness testers combines a practical design with universal
specifications. State-of-the-art closed loop, load cell technology and a - Patent Pending - force feedback system, assure fast test
results at the highest possible accuracy.
Unmatched consistency, repeatability and reliability now become affordable.
The INNOVATEST® design team has used recently developed sensor technology to create a new industry standard for Vickers
hardness testing, eliminating weights and complex mechanical control systems.
The closed loop system applies force, calculates, filters and controls digital data in a 32-bits embedded CPU system.
The tester has a 4 position turret which can be customized by using different indentors, objectives, stages or Video systems,
meeting your particular request and your budget.
During the assembly process the NEXUS® 3000 series will be configured to your particular technical requirements or even
painted in your company style colours.
The unique design offers the possibility to start with a basic system and to upgrade at a later stage.
Force range, indentors & objectives can be updated at any moment at any location in the world.
The NEXUS® 3000 series is designed and built in The Netherlands, Europe, and meets or exceeds all applicable EN, ISO
and ASTM standards.
To give maximum security to your investment, the NEXUS series is covered by a 2-years Guarantee.
Test procedure control
Traditional hardness testing systems use a “dead weight” mechanical design or inaccurate spring force mechanism to apply
the test force. Such systems are lacking test control, as there is no feed-back on the actual applied force.
The Closed Loop technology with a force feedback system, as applied in the NEXUS® 3000 Series, constantly measures and
controls the applied force on the tester’s indentor and tested surface. Consequently, this superior control system offers an almost
unlimited selection of test loads and test rates for virtually any test condition imaginable.
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Elimination of overshoot due to sophisticated algorithms detecting contact with the indentor and the tested object’s surface. The
application and removal of the test force is fully automatic, as well as the positioning of the indentor and the pre-determined
objective. The result is an absolute vibration free operation while reducing the operator’s workload to a minimum.

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Upgrade your Nexus later
The NEXUS series offers upgrades on request. For instance, your budget and your requirements allows a Brinell tester. At any
moment after your purchase you can upgrade your tester from for instance Brinell to Brinell/Vickers. It requires simply a phone
call to your distributor or to NEXUS and the upgrade does not take more than a couple of hours, including calibration. Investing
in a NEXUS series tester guarantees access to almost any load application.
High accuracy, flexibility and pure efficiency are synonyms for the NEXUS® 3000 series.
Contents
Introduction 4
1. Unpacking & checking contents 8

1.1 Unpacking 8
1.2 Accessory box 9
1.3 Accessories mounted on the tester (depending on purchased options) 10
2. Main unit 11
2.1 Hardness tester body 11
3. Installation of the hardness tester 12

3.1 Installation conditions 12
3.2 Removing transportation security 13
3.3 Leveling 13
3.4 Installing a anvil or large working table 14
4. Connecting with the main power 15
5. Working with the NEXUS® 3000 16

5.1 Power on 16
5.2 Start screen 16
5.3 Main screen 17
5.4 Membrane keypad functions 17
5.5 Set up menu 18
5.6 Settings 21
5.7 Performing a hardness test (manual spindle) 24
5.8 Performing a hardness test (automatic spindle) 25
5.9 Measuring the indentation (analog eyepiece) 26
5.10 Measuring the indentation (digital eyepiece) 26
5.11 Additional functionality 27
6. Calibration procedures 30
6.1 Force calibration 30
6.2 Objectives calibration 30
6.3 Maintenance advice 30
7. Technical specifications 31
8. Standard delivery and accessories 32

8.1 Standard delivery 32
8.2 Optional accessories 32
8.3 Techical drawings
9. Periodical inspection 33
10. System failures 34

10.1 Frozen start screen 34
10.2 Home position failure 34
10.3 Upper limit failure 35
10.4 Lower limit failure 35
11. Technical drawing 36

11. Technical drawing NEXUS 3001 36
11. Technical drawing NEXUS 3001XL 37
11. Technical drawing NEXUS 3001XLM 38
12. Replacement of fuse 39
1. Unpacking & checking contents
This section describes unpacking conditions and standard accessories.
1.1 Unpacking
When you receive the product, unpack it and check if all components are included.
NOTE:
While unpacking the unit, use no extreme force to remove the packing materials. The accessories box is placed next to the instrument and
separated by soft materials to avoid damage to the tester. REMOVE the accessory box first! STORE the packing material in a safe place as
you might need it again. Never ship or transport the tester without the correct packing materials or with the transportation safety mounted
between the turret and the spindle not being in the correct place. This can cause severe damage to the tester.
The hardness testing machine must always be transported standing upright!
Delivered in a wooden case:

Handle the case very carefully. The tester is top-heavy and may topple easily.
- Remove cover from upright case, by taking the steel clamps of the wooden panels.
- Unpack accessories and check - against delivery bill - for completeness. In the case of discrepancy, re-check packing
material for hidden items. If the discrepancy persists, please inform your local distributor.
- Remove plastic transport cover (bag).
- Disassemble side walls.
- Use a sling under the testers head to lift the tester as shown on the drawing.
Before lifting, make sure the tester is in balance in the sling. Do not touch the indentor site with the sling.
- Lift hardness-testing machine with care. Use a crane to lift the tester of the pallet and have it transferred to the place
of installation.
Unpacking and transport of hardness tester (wooden case)
1 L ift the tester 50cm of the floor.
2 Remove four nuts with which the machine is fixed to the floor panel of the case (never transport the tester without
fixing it to it is original floor panel).
Putting hardness tester into place

When choosing the site of installation of a NEXUS® 3000 series machine, make sure that the LCD screen will not be exposed
to fierce light.
1.2 Accessory box
- V-anvil, hardened, ø80mm

- Large flat anvil, ø200mm
- Ball indentors ø 2.5mm, ø5mm and ø10mm
- Hardness test block, 150-250 HBW 10/3000
- Hardness test block, 150-250 HBW 2.5/187.5
- Analogue measuring microscope with 20x (3001/XL/XLM series)
- Fuse 2A (3 pcs)
- Wireless mouse and keyboard
- Power cable
- Four adjustable feet
- INNOVATEST® certificate
- Installation and user manual
NOTE 1:
Some components or parts may be packaged separately and may not be included in the accessory box or may have been installed on the
hardness tester.
NOTE 2:
Special options may be set in the places which are left blanks.
1.3 Accessories mounted on the tester
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(depending on purchased options)
1. Large testing table (350mm x 250mm)

2. Rubber protection sleeve
3. Automatic motorized spindle
4. Analogue microscope
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2. Main unit
This section describes the individual parts of the main tester body
2.1 Hardness tester body
1. Front panel 1
2. Operation panel, LCD display
3. Keypad
4. Indentor holder 2
5. Round measuring table
6. Rubber protection sleeve
7. Elevator spindle screw
8. Analogue microscope 3
9. Emergency switch
10. Vibration dampers
11. Power switch 4
12. Rear cover
13. RS-232 connector
14. AC power input
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3. Installation of the hardness tester
This section describes the correct way of installing your NEXUS® 3000 series hardness tester.
3.1 Installation conditions
Install the hardness tester system in the conditions shown below in order to make full use of its functions and
performances and to avoid defects or inaccuracy of any kind.
VIBRATION
- Install the hardness tester in a place free from floor vibrations.
- Install the hardness tester on a rigid floor securely fixed (Do not install it on a high or infirm floor.)
- Do not install the hardness tester in a place where many people come and go.
- Do not install the hardness tester near equipment generating vibrations.
- Install the hardness tester on the first floor of a building if possible.
- Do not install the hardness tester in a building near a road with heavy traffic.
- Do not install the hardness tester in a building where a crane, vibration tester or similar equipment is installed.
NOTE:
Vibrations transmitted to the hardness tester result in inaccurate measurement in particular in low force application procedures.
WIND, SOUND & HUMIDITY

- Do not install the hardness tester in a place directly exposed to the wind from an air conditioner, etc.
- Do not install the hardness tester in a room with excessive air circulation.
- Do not install the hardness tester near an entrance or an exit. (Wind and vibrations)
- Do not install the hardness tester near equipment generating sound. (Acoustic vibrations)
- Ambient temperature 10°C to 35°C
- Recommended temperature: 21 ± 3°C
- Ambient humidity 70% RH or less. No dew condensation allowed.
WORKBENCH
Place the hardness tester on a horizontal work bench (such as a cabinet, desk or table).
The installation area needed is not less than 500 mm in width, 600 mm in depth and 850 mm in height.
The work bench should be rigid and withstand a load over 60kg.
NOTE 1:
Do not apply any impacts to the hardness tester when moving it and do not tilt it by 30 degrees or more.
NOTE 2:
When carrying the tester, be careful not to bring your hands, etc. into contact with the turret.
3.2 Removing transportation security
Remove the transportation security BEFORE connecting the tester with the main power.
Take away the top cover of the instrument, and remove the foam material that keeps the load mechanism blocked during
transportation. Store the foam parts as you might need them for future transportation.
NOTE 1:
Excessive movement of the load lever can severely damage the load application system, ALWAYS insert transportation security while
moving the tester to any other position.
3.3 Leveling
The NEXUS® 3000 system is equipped with a unique load application system which is not sensitive to correct leveling.
Nevertheless, to eliminate possible wear and tear on the testers mechanical structure we advise to make sure that your tester
is correctly leveled.
Your NEXUS is standard supplied with 4 adjustable vibration dampers.
Install the dampers on the tester if not installed yet and use a correct key to adjust the height of each damper.
3.4 Installing a anvil or large working table
The anvils can be found in the accessories box. Clean the joint surfaces of the anvil and elevator spindle screw thoroughly.
Take the anvil of your choice and insert it in the elevator spindle center. Assure yourself that the anvil is carried by the spindle
top. Fix the large working table with the clamping ring on the top of the elevator spindle.
4. Connecting the main power
This section describes the correct way of getting your tester powered up
Assure yourself that your testers power requirement is in compliance with your power supply.
The testers power details can be found on the back plate mentioning VOLTAGE requirements.
NOTE:
Connecting your tester to an incorrect main power supply could cause severe damage to the instrument and could create fire.
Main power
5. Working with the NEXUS 3000®
This section describes the correct way of getting started
5.1 Power on
Switch on the tester using the red color ON/OFF button on the back panel.
NOTE:
Make sure that the emergency stop switch on the right side of the tester is not activated as the tester won’t power on in such case. If the
tester does not start within 2 seconds, turn the emergency switch slightly to the right. If the switch was locked it will unlock automatically.
After switching on the power of the tester, the following screen will be shown:
5.2 Start screen
Wait for 10 seconds while the NEXUS is doing its internal electronics and settings check.
During this period the turret might rotate and find its starting position automatically.
If the tester is ready for use, the main screen will appear automatically.
NOTE:
Firmware version numbers differ pending tester specifications
5.3 Main screen
The tester is now switched on correctly and ready for use.
5.4 Membrane keypad functions
To set up your tester you need to understand the working of the user interface. Find the functions hereunder that might help
you to go through the set up menu.
DWELL, allows to set the correct dwell time ARROW DOWN, move down trough selectable
PRINT, prints measured values & statistics ARROW LEFT & RIGHT, toggle trough selectable values
FORCE, allows to set the test force ARROW UP, move up trough selected
CLR, to erase last or all readings OK, confirms your selection
SETUP, to enter the setup menu
ESC, aborts test /returns to previous screen
ENTER, Enters measured values from microscope
5.5 Setup menu
Press SETUP to enter the setup menu
The first option will be highlighted (inverted text bar)
Toggle between menu items with
UP & DOWN ARROW
Press either:
OK to select the highlighted option or
ESC to go back to the MAIN SCREEN
a) Applied Force
The first setting shows the selected test force now 62,5kgf, but depending on your initial setting.
The second setting shows the force parameter in Kgf or Newton.
Toggle between FORCE and INDICATION with the

ARROWS UP & DOWN
Toggle through selectable values and indications

with the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS
Selectable values:
Depending on your testers configuration.
(See technical specifications)
Press either:
OK to confirm the settings and return to the setup menu,
or ESC to return to the set up menu without saving the
(new) settings.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
FORCE: 1kgf
INDICATION: kgf
b) Indentor
This setting allows to select the required indentor for the testing procedure.
With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required indentor

can be selected.
Available selections are:

Ball diameter 1mm
Ball diameter 2.5mm
Ball diameter 5mm
Ball diameter 10mm
Vickers Pyramide
Press either:
OK to confirm the setting and return to the set up menu,
(new) settings.
NOTE:
Hardness parameter (Brinell/Vickers) and
selectable test forces depend on indentor setting.
c) Objectives (optional)
Select the correct objective corresponding with the indentation diameter.
Toggle between OBJECTIVES position with the

ARROWS UP & DOWN
Toggle through selectable magnification

(1x, 2.5x or 10 x ) with the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS.
Press either:
OK to confirm the settings and return to the set up
menu, or ESC to return to the set up menu without s
aving the (new) settings.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
Depending on system configuration.
NOTE 1.
Incorrect objective settings give wrong hardness values
NOTE 2.
After changing objectives don’t forget to calibrate your objectives to re-assure the accuracy of your tester
d) Conversion
This setting allows to choose which converted hardness value will be shown below to the original value on the MAIN
SCREEN.
With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required scale can
be selected. (The first conversion line on the display is
fixed on Vickers, the second line is selectable).
Available scales to convert to:

Rockwell C > HRC
Rockwell B > HRB
Rockwell A > HRA
Leebs > HL
Vickers > HV
Tensile strenght > Mpa
Press either:
(new) settings.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
HRC
NOTE:
If the to be converted value is outside the selected
conversion scale the conversion value shows NONE.
5.6 Settings
This function allows you to set a number of standard parameters and settings.
With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required option

can be selected.
Press either:
(new) settings.
a) Date/Time
The first setting allows to enter and save the correct system date
The second setting allows to enter the correct system time
Toggle between DATE and TIME with the

ARROWS UP & DOWN
Toggle through selectable values and indications with

the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS, select required figure with
arrows up and down in each highlighted DATE or
TIME zone.
Preset year 2000:

The first 2 characters of the year are fixed to 20.
Press either:
OK to confirm the settings and return to the set up
menu, or ESC to return to the set up menu without
saving the (new) settings.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
DATE: 00-00-2000
TIME: 00:00 (24h system)
b) Language
This setting allows to choose which menu language will be displayed
With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required system

language can be selected.
Available languages are depending on your testers

configuration:
English
German
French
Spanish
Italian
Press either:
(new) settings.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
English
c) LCD Brightness
This setting allows to increase or decrease LCD brightness with as a reference the INNOVATEST logo.
With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required

brightness can be set.
Selectable percentage of brightness:

Minimum 35%
Maximum 85%
Press either:
(new) settings.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
To be decided on the basis of testing.
d) Beeper
It is possible to switch the function beeper on or off according to your requirement
With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS you can switch the
beeper on or off.
Press either:
(new) settings.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
ON
5.7 Performing a hardness test
(Manual Spindle)
a) Setup the tester according to your requirements

See 5.5 and 5.6
b) Positioning of the workpiece

Use a proper workpiece fixture if the workpiece is not flat.
Ensure the workpiece surface complies to the required standards.
Place the object on the anvil or test table and turn the elevator spindle clockwise until the workpiece is close to the
indentor.
c) Set the correct testing force

Use the direct FORCE setting button on the keypad or go through the force settings.
Select the required force.
d) Starting the test

Turn the elevator elevator spindle clockwise until the workpiece gently hits the indentor.
The display will show “Applying start force”.
Keep turning the spindle clockwise until the force application bar shows that SF has been reached.
At this point the main force will be applied automatically, the display will show “Main force application”
The tester will now make an indentation with the selected main force.
Once the main force is applied, the tester will start applying the selected dwell time
After the dwell time has passed, the main force will be removed automatically.
Now, turn the spindle counterclockwise until the workpiece has reached a safe distance from the indentor.
Do not try to turn the elevator spindle while the tester is applying or has applied the main load.
This could damage the load mechanism.
Start force position
Main force applied
While the main force is applied, the word TESTING will be flashing on the display.
Once the main force is applied, the dwell time will countdown from its start setting, to zero.
At the same time in the left corner of the instrument the word DWELLING starts flashing.
When the indentation procedure is over, the word DWELLING disappears from the screen followed by READY
5.8 Performing a hardness test
(Automatic Spindle)
a) Setup the tester according to your requirements

See 5.5 and 5.6
b) Positioning of the workpiece

Use a proper workpiece fixture if the workpiece is not flat.
Ensure the workpiece surface complies to the required standards.
Place the object on the anvil or test table and press both buttons SPINDLE and UP ARROW on the front base
keypad to roughly position the workpiece close to the indentor.
c) Set the correct testing force

Use the direct FORCE setting button on the keypad or go through the force settings.
Select the required force.
d) Starting the test

Now press the START button on the front base keypad, the screen will show “Applying start force”.
The elevator spindle will now first reach the start force position and automatically apply the main force.
While the main force is applied the display will show “Applying main force”
Once the main force is applied, the tester will start applying the selected dwell time
After the dwell time has passed by, the main and start force will be removed automatically, and the
spindle will turn counterclockwise until the workpiece has reached a save distance from the indentor,
automatically. The display will show “Unloading“
Start force position
Main force applied
While the main force is applied, the word TESTING will be flashing on the display.
Once the main force is applied, the dwell time will countdown from its start setting, to zero.
At the same time in the left corner of the instrument the word DWELLING starts flashing.
When the indentation procedure is over, the word DWELLING disappears from the screen followed by READY.
5.9 Measuring the indentation
(analog eyepiece)
a) T o make sure that the microscope readings are correct, first check if: when the filar lines are closed, means no light
gap can be seen between the two filar lines, the micrometer on the microscope reads zero “0”.
b) Position the analogue microscope above the indentation.

Look through the microscope and first measure the horizontal diameter of the indentation
Press ENTER to activate the D1 field.
Key in the value in D1 on the main screen
Press ENTER to confirm and active the D2 field.
Now measure the vertical diameter of the indentation.
Key in the value in D2 on the main screen.
Press ENTER to read the hardness result.
5.10 Measuring the indentation
(digital eyepiece)
a) Connect the optional digital microscope set with the tester (right side DMX connector).
b) T o make sure that the microscope readings are correct, the LCD screen will first show a warning.
Close the filar lines of the microscope eyepiece, means no light gap can be seen between the two filar lines, and
press ZERO.
c) Position the digital microscope above the indentation.

Look through the microscope and first measure the horizontal diameter of the indentation
Press the CONFIRMATION button on the eyepiece to transfer the microscope reading in the D1 field.
Now measure the vertical diameter of the indentation.
Press the CONFIRMATION button on the eyepiece to transfer the microscope reading in the D2 field.
The hardness value now appears on the main screen.
NOTE:
Use the most suitable objective to look at the indentation in the indentation should fill 50% of the viewing field.
5.11 Additional functionality
a)Statistics screen
After one or more tests have been performed, while viewing the MAIN SCREEN, press OK.
The LCD display will now show an overview of the last 20 tests individual values, or less, and its statistic values.
b) Changing dwell time

The standard factory DEFAULT dwell time of the NEXUS 3000® is set to 10 seconds according to international
standards.
Pressing DWELL will highlight the DWELL time setting on the main screen
0.0HB
c) Printing
Connect the optional RS232 printer.
Pressing PRINT while viewing the MAIN SCREEN, after at least 1 test has been performed, will give a full statistics
print out on the built in printer, showing all individual and statistic measurements.
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INNOVATEST
NEXUS 3000
TEST RESULTS LIST
OPERATOR :
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PART NO. :
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DATE : xx-xx-xxxx
TIME : xx:xx
HARDNESS SCALE : HB
CONVERSION TO : HRC
FORCE : 1000 KG
DWELL : 10 sec
MEASUREMENTS :4
AVG. X : 995 HB
AVG. X CONV : 46.2 HRC
MAX : 998 HB
MIN : 995 HB
S. DEV :3
1. 995 HB
2. 997 HB
3. 998 HB
d) Clearing measurements
Pressing CLR will light up the DELETE SCREEN. Both last an all readings can be deleted.
Deleting values is permanent and the values cannot be returned.
Toggle between LAST READING and ALL READINGS

with the ARROWS UP & DOWN
Press either:
OK to confirm and return to the MAIN SCREEN, or ESC
to return to the MAIN SCREEN to abort the deleting
procedure.
6. Calibration procedures
The NEXUS series is equipped with a highly sensitive and accurate load cell that feeds back the applied force. The settings
of the electronic system are calibrated at the INNOVATEST assembly lab and is brought to ultimate performance before the
tester was shipped to you.
It’s unlikely that you need to adjust any settings of your NEXUS in the normal product live.
6.1 Force calibration
In the event that the force application of your tester needs to be recalibrated please seek advice from your supplier or contact
the service department of INNOVATEST directly.
To calibrate the applicable force of your NEXUS series hardness tester, specific equipment is required (range of calibrated
precision load cells).
6.2 Objectives calibration
During the assembly process, the objectives on your NEXUS tester have been calibrated to obtain maximum performance and
accuracy from the optical path. Replacing objectives requires calibration of the objectives. Such calibration can only be done
by your supplier or contact INNOVATEST service center directly.
6.3 Maintenance advice
Do not clean your tester with chemical solutions such as “thinner” or white spirit as this can cause permanent damage to the
painting, metallic surfaces or plastics.
Do not use aggressive or abrasive materials
Keep the elevator spindle clean and do NOT lubricate the spindle with normal oil. Use sewing machine oil and CLEAN THE
SPINDLE THOROUGHLY after lubrication so that as little as possible oil is left on the spindle.
Repeat the cleaning procedure after a few days to ensure no oil will dry up on the spindle surface.
In case any part needs replacement, use genuine INNOVATEST parts in order not to disturb the performance of your tester.
7. Technical specifications
ardness scales
H Brinell, Vickers
Load range 30kgf/294.2N to 3000kgf/29kN
Test loads 30kgf/294.2N, 31.25kgf/306N, 62.5kgf/612N, 100kgf/980.7N,
125kgf/1225N, 187.5kgf/1838N, 250kgf/2.45kN, 500kgf/4.9kN,
750kgf/7.35kN, 1000kgf/9806N, 1500kgf/14.7kN, 3000kgf/29kN
Brinell test range HB: 30kgf/294.2N, 31.25kgf/306N, 62.5kgf/612N, 100kgf/980.7N,
125kgf/1225N, 187.5kgf/1838N, 250kgf/2.45kN, 500kgf/4.9kN,
750kgf/7.35kN, 1000kgf/9806N, 1500kgf/14.7kN, 3000kgf/29kN
Vickers test range HV: 30kgf/294.2N, 40kgf/392N, 50kgf/490N, 60kgf/588.4N,
80kgf/784N, 100kgf/980.7N, 120kgf/1176N
Indentors Balls 1mm (=optional) - 2.5mm - 5mm - 10mm
Test force selection Electronic, closed loop, load cell, force feedback system, indication in kgf or N.
Test force selectable over menu operation
Test procedure Automatic, loading/dwell/unloading
Loading speed Variable, depending on test load
Test force accuracy Tolerance within 1% full range
User display Diameter of indent, length of diagonals, hardness value,
converted value, test force, online statistics
Display resolution 0.1 HB
Hardness conversion Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell, Leeb and Tensile
2 scales simultaneously
Standards Meets or exceeds, ISO, ASTM, JIS (Nadcap) standards
Statistics Total tests, max, min, average, range, standard deviation, all in real time after each
test
Control panel Start test, stop test, dwell time, print, clear, menu operation for date,
time, scale and load settings, language
Firmware V2.01 German, English, French (standard)
V2.02 English, Italian, Spanish
Memory Large memory for testing results
Connectivity RS-232, Bi-Directional, USB
Loading mechanism Fully automatic, closed loop, force feedback, loading, dwell, unloading
Dwell time setting Default 10 seconds, user defined 1 to 99 seconds
Printer Optional silent high speed printer
Eyepiece microscope Analogue
Workpiece accommodation Vertical capacity 220mm normal model,
335mm XL model,
Horizontal capacity 220mm (from center-line),
220mm XL model (from center-line)
Operating temperature 10°C to 35°C, non-condensing
Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
Machine dimensions 190mm x 617mm x 790mm,
190mm x 617mm x 985mm (XL/XLM model)
Machine weight 130kg,
160kg XL/XLM model
Power supply 100V AC to 240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz, single phase
8. Standard delivery and accessories
8.1 Standard delivery
- V-anvil, hardened, ø80mm

- Large flat anvil, ø200mm
- Ball indentors ø 2.5mm, ø5mm and ø10mm
- Hardness test block, 150-250 HBW 2.5/187.5
- Analogue measuring microscope with 20x (3001/XL/XLM series)
- Fuse 2A (3 pcs)
- Wireless mouse and keyboard
- Power cable
- Four adjustable feet
- INNOVATEST® certificate
- Installation and user manual
8.2 Optional accessories
- Certified indentors (ASTM, DIN, ISO)

- Certified reference hardness blocks (ASTM, DIN, ISO)
- Large testing table 350mm x 250mm
- Custom testing tables
- HB100 Video measuring and data base system
- Motorized X-Y stage
- Extended height/width frame XL models
- Motorized spindle for fully automatic testing on XL models
- Solid tester table and storage cabinet
9. Periodical inspection
Inspect the following before every hardness test and periodically.
Part Attention Action Precaution

Indenter Tip dirty Wipe indenter Do not bend indenter
shaft
Objective or lens Lens surface polluted Wipe lens Do not scratch
Eyepiece Polluted eyepiece Clean eye piece Do not scratch
Anvil Rust Remove rust Do not bring stage into
contact with turret, etc.
Testblock Rusted Replace test block Do not use rusted test
block
10. System failures
10.1 Frozen start screen
If the start screen with the INNOVATEST logo does not disappear after 10 seconds, switch off the tester, wait for 15 seconds
and switch on the tester again. The tester should now start normally, within 10 seconds.
REASON:
If the tester is switched off and on again, to fast, the electronics system will not start to avoid damage caused by power peaks.
ERROR SCREENS:
Your NEXUS tester has a sophisticated self-controlling system. It checks the testers electronic and mechanical performance
during each process.
In the unlikely event that your tester has any technical problem the following information will be seen on the display. FOLLOW
ALL DIRECTIONS & FAILURE INFORMATION OF THE TESTER DISPLAY.
Also follow the directions of the information below:
10.2. Home position failure
The NEXUS load control system did not reach its ultimate unloaded HOME position. Using the tester in this case could cause
structural damage and is therefore not possible.
Switch of the tester, wait 20 seconds and switch on the tester again.
Contact your supplier or the INNOVATEST Service centre.
10.3 Upper limit failure
This message appears if your NEXUS load system has passed its safe HOME position and over run the final limit switch while
unloading. If the restart does not solve the problem, contact your supplier or the INNOVATEST Service centre.
10.4 Lower limit failure
This message appears if your NEXUS has passed its safe HOME position and runs over the final limit switch while applying
force. This particularly happens if the tester has not been focused well, the work piece has been removed after pressing start
or when the spindle has been lowered after pressing start.
Switch of the tester, wait 20 seconds and switch on the tester again. Reposition and focus the work piece and start again.
If the restart does not solve the problem, contact your supplier or the INNOVATEST Service centre.
LOWER LIMIT REACHED!
The tested material has been to soft or

the force has been to high.
Or a wrong indentor has been choosen.
11. Technical drawing
NEXUS 3001
All dimensions are in mm
NEXUS 3001XL
NEXUS 3001XLM
12. Replace of fuse
Disconnect electric power cable from backside of main body after turn off the machine and disconnect remove power line.
Pull out a fuse holder using screwdriver etc.
Fuse holder
Electric power connector
Inside
Fuse in use
In the fuse holder, a fuse is stored.
Reserve fuse
Outside Fuse holder
Take out the fuse which is blown.
Outside Inside
Inside
Mount the spare fuse
Connect electric power cable

Outside
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
INNOVATEST Europe BV
Borgharenweg 140, 6222 AA
Maastricht, The Netherlands,
certifies that the following hardness testing machine

complies with all the relevant protection,
health and safety requirements of the
European Machine Directive (2006/42/EC),

Electral Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)
and with National laws and regulations adopting these directives.
This declaration applies to all models manufactured of the

NEXUS 3000 SERIES
Brinell Hardness Testing System
(3001, 3001XL, 3001XLM, 3001XLM-IMP)
Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements

relating to the compatibility was based on the following standards:
ISO 12100, EN 60204-1+A1, EN 61326-1.
Authorized person in the EU to compile a technical file:
Ing. Paul Spronck OV

ATEST
Director of Technology N
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Borgharenweg 140, 6222 AA

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Maastricht, The Netherlands E RTIF
January 10th 2013
IN12-175 080615
CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE

manufacturing, distribution & service
Borgharenweg 140
6222 AA Maastricht (The Netherlands)
Phone: +31 43 3520060
Fax: +31 43 3631168
E-mail: info@innovatest-europe.com
Website: www.innovatest-europe.com

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1. Unpacking & checking contents 8

3. Installation of the hardness tester 12

4. Connecting with the main power 15

5. Working with the NEXUS® 3000 16

8. Standard delivery and accessories 32

10. System failures 34

11. Technical drawing 36

12. Replacement of fuse 39

The hardness testing machine must always be transported standing upright!

Delivered in a wooden case:

Unpacking and transport of hardness tester (wooden case)

Putting hardness tester into place

1.2 Accessory box

- V-anvil, hardened, ø80mm

1. Large testing table (350mm x 250mm)

2.1 Hardness tester body

3.1 Installation conditions

WIND, SOUND & HUMIDITY

Your NEXUS is standard supplied with 4 adjustable vibration dampers.

5.2 Start screen

The tester is now switched on correctly and ready for use.

5.4 Membrane keypad functions

Press SETUP to enter the setup menu

The first option will be highlighted (inverted text bar)

Toggle between menu items with

UP & DOWN ARROW

Toggle between FORCE and INDICATION with the

Toggle through selectable values and indications

With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required indentor

Available selections are:

Toggle between OBJECTIVES position with the

Toggle through selectable magnification

Available scales to convert to:

With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required option

Toggle between DATE and TIME with the

Toggle through selectable values and indications with

Preset year 2000:

With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required system

Available languages are depending on your testers

With the LEFT & RIGHT ARROWS the required

Selectable percentage of brightness:

a) Setup the tester according to your requirements

b) Positioning of the workpiece

b) Position the analogue microscope above the indentation.

c) Position the digital microscope above the indentation.

- V-anvil, hardened, ø80mm

European Machine Directive (2006/42/EC),