Coating Thickness Tester: User Manual

Coating Thickness Tester
User Manual
Group4 (44)
Group4 (44)
FE DEL
FE DEL
Coating Thickness Tester User Manual
Contents Page
1. General Information ............................................................ 4
1-1-1. Application ................................................................... 5
1-1-2. Description of the Gauge............................................... 5
1-1-3. Supply Schedule............................................................. 5
1-1-4. Probe............................................................................. 5
1-1-5. Specifications................................................................. 6
1-1-6. Front View...................................................................... 7
1-1-7. LCD Display.................................................................... 7
2. Ready to start....................................................................... 8
1-2-1. Power Supply.................................................................. 8
1-2-2. Replacing the Battery..................................................... 8
1-2-3. Menu System and Basic Settings.................................... 8
3. Settings................................................................................ 9
1-3-1. Unit Setting.................................................................... 9
1-3-2. Backlight Setting............................................................ 9
1-3-3. Auto Power Off.............................................................. 10
1-3-4. Turn on/off Bluetooth..................................................... 10
1-3-5. Adjust gray scale (contrast)............................................ 11
4. System Information.............................................................. 11
1-4-1. System version number and gauge serial
1-4-1. number display.............................................................. 11
1-4-2. Data View...................................................................... 11
5. Calibration and Measurement.............................................. 12
6. Zero-point calibration of Fe or Non-Fe ................................. 12
7. Delete Fe or Non-Fe Zero-point............................................. 12
8. Delete Functions................................................................... 13
9. Trouble Shooting.................................................................. 13
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1. General Information
The coating thickness gauges work either on the magnetic induction
principle or on the eddy current principle, depending on the type
of probe used. You can select the type of probe via MENU system,
or it will work automatically.
Features
• Measured Coatings: Non-magnetic coatings (e.g. paint, zinc)on steel;
• Insulating coatings(e.g. paint, anodizing coatings)on no-ferrous metals
• Operating with MENU easily
• Memory for 2500 readings
• Delete single readings and all group readings easily
• Error indication
• Data transferred to PC via Bluetooth for analysis
• Disable Auto-Power-off function via MENU setting
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1-1. Application
• This compact and handy gauge is designed for non-destructive, fast
and precise coating thickness measurements. The principal applications
lie in the field of corrosion protection. It is ideal for manufacturers
and their customers, for offices and specialist advisers, for paint shops
and electroplaters, for the chemical, automobile, shipbuilding and
aircraft industries and for light and heavy engineering.
• The coating thickness gauge is suitable for laboratory, workshop
and outdoor use.
• The probe can work on both principles, magnetic induction and on
the eddy current principle. One probe only is required for coating
measurement both on ferrous and non-ferrous metal substrates.It is
adaptable to specific tasks: i.e. they can be used on special geometries
or on materials with special properties.
1-2. Description of the Gauge

• For measurement on steel substrates, the gauge works on the magnetic
induction principle, for measurement on non-ferrous metal substrates,
it works on the eddy current principle.
• Measured values and user information are shown on LCD. The display
with backlight ensures easy reading of screen data in dark conditions.
1-3. Supply Schedule

Gauge with two AAA 1.5V batteries, plastics carrying case, operating
instructions (English), steel and aluminum substrate, and standard flake
for calibration.
1-4. Probe
The Probe systems are spring-mounted in the probe sleeve. This
ensures safe and stable positioning of the probe and constant contact
pressure.
A V-groove in the sleeve of the probes facilitates reliable readings
on small cylindrical parts. The hemispherical tip of the probe is made
of hard and durable material. Hold the probe by the spring mounted
sleeve and put on measuring object.
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1-5. Specifications
Sensor probe F N
Working principle Magnetic induction Eddy current principle
Measuring range 0~2000µm 0~2000µm
0~78.7mils 0~78.7mils
Guaranteed tolerance 0 ~ 1000 um 0 ~ 1000 um
(of reading) (±2%±2um) (±2%±2um)
1000~ 2000 um 1000~ 2000 um
(±3.5%) (±3.5%)
0~39.3mils 0~39.3mils
(±2%±0.08 mils) (±2%±0.08 mils)
39.3~78.7mils 39.3~78.7mils
(±3.5) (±3.5)
Precision 0~100um (0.1um) 0~100um (0.1um)
100um~1000um 100um~1000um
(1um) (1um)
1000um~2000um 1000um~2000um
(0.01mm) (0.01mm)
0~10mils 0~10mils
(0.01 mils) (0.01 mils)
10~78.7mils 10~78.7mils
(0.1 mils) (0.1 mils)
Minimum curvature 1.5mm 3mm
radius
Diameter of 7mm 5mm
Minimum area
Minimum measurable 0.5mm 0.3mm
thickness
Overload display --- —
Working temperature 0°C~40°C
(32°F~104°F)
Working relative 20%~90%
humidity
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1-6. Front View
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3 5
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1-LCD display
2- Power ON/OFF key
3-Left Key: For choose and OK
4-Up key: For upward selection and working mode switch
5-Right Key: For return or delete the last measured data
6-Down key: For downward selection or working mode switch
7-Probe
8- Lanyard hole
9-Battery cover
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1-7. LCD Display 1 Group4 (44)
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1-Working mode 8
2-Auto measure mode 3
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3-Bluetooth indication
4-Ferrous or No-ferrous
9-metals being measured.
9-It will change automatically
9-in the Auto measure mode,
5-Measured data quantity in
9-the working mode
6-Battery indication
7-Measure data
8-Unit
9-Delete data, press right button
9-to delete the current data
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2. Ready to start
2-1. Power Supply
For power on, please press and hold button. If no LCD display:
please check if the battery is correctly installed or it is in low battery.
Display: Please replace battery immediately.
Note that the gauge will make faulty measurements if the voltage
is very low.
Note: When power on, please away from any metal at least 10 cm
above
Before each measurement, zero calibration is recommended.
2-2. Replacing the Battery

• Power off the meter.
• Open the battery cover.
• Remove battery.
• Insert new battery.
• Close the battery cover.
Caution: Make sure the anode and cathode are correctly positioned.
2-3. Menu System and Basic Settings

Press to power on; the gauge will work in measuring mode.
Press left button into MENU mode. See following MENU system
arrangement:
2-3-1. Function and operation instruction

2-3-1-1. Select Working mode
Working mode: There are 51 working modes in this gauge. Measure
data would not be stored in the gauge in Group0 measure mode.
In the other 50 working modes, 50 measured data can be stored
in each mode in cycle.
• Press left button to enter the menu
• Press Up/down button to select working mode
• Press left button to enter working mode
• Press up/down button to select working mode
• Press left button for OK.
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2-3-1-2. select measure mode (Probe)

The probe can work in three modes:
AUTO: The probe can automatically select the working mode. When
placed on steel (magnetic substrates), it will work in magnetic induction
principle. When placed on no-ferrous metals, it will work in eddy
current principle.
Fe: The probe works in magnetic induction principle.
No-Fe: The probe works in eddy current principle.
• Press Up/down button to select working mode
• Press left button to enter working mode
• Press left button for OK.
3. Settings
3-1. Unit Setting
3-1-1. Select unit
• Press up/down button to select the setting
• Press left button to enter the setting
• Press up/down button to select Unit
• Press left button to enter
• Press up/down button to select
• Press left button for ok
3-2. Backlight Setting

Adjust the brightness of the backlight.
• Press up/down button to select backlight
• Press up/down button to adjust the brightness of the backlight
• Press right button to return.
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3-3. Auto Power Off

You can disable Auto-power-off via MENU system or the gauge will
power off automatically in about 10 minutes if no measurement or
operation.
• Press up/down button to select Auto-power-off
3-4. Turn on/off Bluetooth

Turn on Bluetooth, data can be transferred to PC or phone or other
Bluetooth receiving device.
Turn on Bluetooth, measure data will be sent automatically via
Bluetooth. You can also download measured data via software by PC
or phone or other Bluetooth receiving device in working mode.
Note: Turn on Bluetooth, battery power will loss quickly; please do
not turn it on when there is not necessary.
When the first connection between the phone/PC and the device is
being established, a prompt for the Pin-code of the device may be
displayed. In the case, enter the code 0000 into your phone/PC.
The coating thickness gauges includes Bluetooth® wireless technology
allowing wireless data transfer to properly equipped smartphones or
tablets running iOS or Android operating systems.
Download the app to your smartphone or tablet by going to
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cem.ictt.activities&hl=zh_EN
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• Press up/down button to select Bluetooth
3-5. Adjust gray scale (contrast)

The grayscale adjustment: dot matrix LCD display may not be good
in different temperature & humidity, than you can adjust gray scale
to get good LCD display.
• Press up/down button to select gray scale
• Press up/down button to adjust gray scale
4. System Information
4-1. System version number and gauge serial number display
• Press up/down button to select information
• View the system information, then press right button to return.
4-2. Data View

View the stored measured data in each mode.
All-delete: Delete all measured data in group.
• Press up/down button to select view
• Press left button to enter view
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• Press up/down button to view each data

• Press right button to return or press left button to delete this group
• data.
5. Calibration and Measurement

The gauge can calibrate Zero-point of Fe or Non-Fe, or delete wrong
calibrated zero-point of Fe or Non-Fe.
It suggested that zero-point be calibrated before use.
6. Zero-point calibration of Fe or Non-Fe

• Press up/down button to select calibration
• Press left button to enter view
• Press up/down button to select zero-point calibration of Fe or Non-Fe
• Press right button to return the measurement interface
• Measure directly on Fe or Non-Fe matrix(can measure many times,
• last measure is effective)
• Press left button to confirm the calibration
Also you can press and hold the down button to enter the Zero-point
calibration of Fe in measuring mode
Also you can press and hold the up button to enter the Zero-point
calibration of Non-Fe in measuring mode
7. Delete Fe or Non-Fe Zero-point

• Press up/down button to select calibration
• Press left button to enter calibration
• Press up/down button to delete zero-point of Fe or Non-Fe
• Press left button for Ok
• Press right button to return
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8. Delete Functions
In MENU system, you can find following function:
• Delete current data: in measurement interface, you can delete the
• last data by pressing right button.
• Delete all data: Enter menu-view; you can delete all data and statistics
• of the Current
• Delete Group data: Enter menu-view-group data; you can delete
• this group data by pressing left button
Transfer data to PC or phone or other Bluetooth receiving device.

Enter Menu-setting, then turn on Bluetooth, measure data will be
sent automatically via Bluetooth, you can also read all stored measured
in all mode.
9. Trouble Shooting
The following list of error messages explains how to identify and
eliminate faults.
Err1: Fe probe fault
Err2: Non-Fe probe fault
Err3: Both probes.
Err4: Fe probe fault
Err5: Non-Fe probe fault
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions :
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance

with the Class B FCC limits.
The device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.
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1-2. Description of the Gauge

1-3. Supply Schedule

1-6. Front View

2-2. Replacing the Battery

2-3. Menu System and Basic Settings

2-3-1. Function and operation instruction

2-3-1-2. select measure mode (Probe)

3-2. Backlight Setting

3-3. Auto Power Off

3-4. Turn on/off Bluetooth

• Press left button to enter the menu

3-5. Adjust gray scale (contrast)

4-2. Data View

• Press up/down button to view each data

5. Calibration and Measurement

6. Zero-point calibration of Fe or Non-Fe

7. Delete Fe or Non-Fe Zero-point

Transfer data to PC or phone or other Bluetooth receiving device.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance

The device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

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