EDTM TS1320 Manual De Instrucciones

TIN SIDE DETECTOR
Commercial Model for Float Glass
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During the production of float glass, one
side of the molten glass comes into contact
with a bath of molten tin. Traces of tin or tin
oxide metal are deposited on the surface
of glass as it is removed from the molten
tin bath. This surface of the glass is identi-
fied as the "TIN SIDE" surface of the glass.
The opposite side of the glass is denoted
as the "AIR SIDE". The presence of the tin
is invisible to the human eye. Glass proces-
sors find it beneficial to know which surface
of the glass is the tin side surface, since the
tin side of the glass results in a smoother
surface (among other reasons).
The TS1320 Commercial Tin Side Detec-
tor is very helpful in identifying the tin side.
Short-wave UV energy causes the tin to
fluorescence at a frequency that is visible to
the human eye. When the lamp is placed
on the tin side surface, the tin will fluoresce
and produce a milky white image that is
visible to the human eye. If you place the
lamp on the non-tin side of the glass, the lack
of tin results in no fluorescence and there-
fore only the duller image of the UV lamp
is seen. Since the float glass substrate
does not transmit the UV light, the tin coat-
ing on the opposite side of the glass is not
exposed to the UV energy, and therefore it
will only fluoresce when the lamp is placed
on the tin side of the glass.
WARNING: Do not expose eyes and skin to
shortwave ultraviolet light, as rays are harm-
ful to unprotected eyes and skin. Never view
the image of the lamp directly without plac-
ing a piece of glass between your eyes and
the lamp. We recommend the user wear the
UV Blocking safety glasses supplied with
the product. UV light is not visible to the
human eye. Although the UV lamp may ap-
pear dim, recognize that this is only a small
percentage of the intensity being emitted
by the lamp. Your eyes cannot detect the
full intensity of the short-wave UV lamp.
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MODEL# TS1320
FEATURES
Ÿ Identify the tin side of float glass using a
custom UV lamp for detection
Ÿ Also works on coated glass as long as
coating does not block UV-C energy
Ÿ Commercial design includes a rubber boot
for rugged applications
Ÿ Bulb mounting system absorbs shock of
dropping the unit, better than previous
competing models
Ÿ Drop tested to withstand falls up to five
feet
Ÿ Momentary power switch allows user to
pulse the power to see the tin side glow
much easier, plus helps conserve life of
batteries
Ÿ Slide switch also included for extended
use of the lamp
Ÿ Low Battery indicator
Ÿ Powered by only three-AA batteries (in-
cluded)
Ÿ 50% longer battery life than previous com-
peting models, despite fewer batteries
Ÿ Protective UV blocking safety glasses in-
cluded
Ÿ Replaceable lamp option, with convenient
insertion sockets for easy replacement
Ÿ Extended warranty period compared with
previous models
POWER SWITCH
slide switch is moved to
MOMENTARY POWER
The momentary (membrane) power switch
is the preferred switch to use for the TS
1320 product. This switch minimizes the use
of the lamp in between tests, and extends
the life of the batteries. As described later
in this operating manual, being able to
cycle the power on and off also aids in the
determination of the tin side glow.
The continual power (slide) switch should
only be used when the operator is going to
be taking repeated measurements continu-
ously, with few breaks.
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OPERATION
You can use the TS1320 in three different
methods. You can either choose to view the
image of the lamp through the glass by plac -
ing the instrument on the bottom side of the
glass, OR you can tilt the TS1320 on the top
surface of the glass and view the reflection
of the lamp under the meter OR you can
utilize the new stencil insert. You may find
that one approach may work better for cer -
tain glass samples and various lighting con -
ditions. BEFORE performing any tests, we
recommend putting on the protective UV
blocking safety glasses that were supplied
with the product.
TRADITIONAL BOTTOM SIDE METHOD
To test glass using the bottom side method,
place the TS1320 on the bottom side of the
glass, as shown in Figure 1. Turn on the
power, but do not view the image of the lamp
unless it is placed behind the glass. If the
bottom side is the TIN SIDE of the glass,
the image of the lamp will appear milky white
(Figure 1). The intensity of the lamp may
even appear to get stronger. There are 2
simple ways to improve the viewing of the
glow. The first is to use the momentary pow -
er switch on the meter to pulse the power on
and off. The pulsing power magnifies the
difference between a tin side glow versus
no glow. The second method is to wave the
meter closer and further away from the glass
surface to magnify the glow differential. In
certain situations it may be easier to view
the milky white image at a slight angle.
Viewing the image at an angle is especially
helpful when working with tinted and reflec -
tive glass.
If you are on the air side of the glass, there
CONTINUAL POWER
will be no milky white glow. The image of
(Slide switch)
power stays on
the lamp will remain unchanged as shown
continuously when the
below.
Figure 1: Tin Side
the ON position
Milky white image
(Membrane switch)
power only stays on
while the membrane
switch is being
depressed
Figure 2: Air Side (NOT Tin Side)
Dull violet lamp image
TRADITIONAL TOP SIDE METHOD
To test glass using the top side method,
place the TS1320 on the top surface of the
glass, as shown in Figure 3. Using this
method, it is important that you put on your
UV blocking safety glasses. Turn on the
power, but DO NOT look directly at the
lamp. Tilt the unit at a slight angle so you
can view the REFLECTION of the lamp.
If the reflection of the lamp on the glass
appears milky white (Figure 3), then the
top surface of the glass is the TIN SIDE.
The intensity of the lamps reflection may
even appear to get stronger. Again, there
are two simple ways to improve the viewing
of the glow. The first is to use the momen-
tary power switch on the meter to pulse
the power on and off. The pulsing power
magnifies the difference between a tin side
glow versus no glow. The second method is
to wave the meter closer and further away
from the glass surface to magnify the glow
1
differential. In certain situations it may be
easier to view the milky white image at a
slight angle. Viewing the image at an angle
is especially helpful when working with tint-
ed and reflective glass.
If the top surface of the glass is NOT the
TIN SIDE, then it is the AIR SIDE. The air
side of the glass will result in the lamp image
appearing normal (violet color) (Figure 4).
Figure 3: Tin Side
Milky white reflection
Figure 4: Air Side (NOT Tin Side)
Dull violet lamp reflection
ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS
1. If the instrument lamp does not turn on
instantly, tap the meter firmly against your
hand. The lamp will illuminate immedi-
ately. Please see Figure 6.
Figure 6
2. In cold temperatures, the lamp may take
a few moments to warm up to full inten-
sity.
3. Pulsing the power with the momentary
power switch makes it easier to differen-
tiate if there is a tin side glow or not.
4. Waving the lamp closer and then further
away from the glass, often makes it eas-
ier to see the glowing tin side image as
well.