Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gage
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1. Center To navigate use the Up and Down buttons to scroll and to SELECT Select Exit to exit from any menu Navigation Button Sync Now USB Drive Auto SYNC Bluetooth WiFi Updates Exit The center button is purposely recessed to help eliminate unintentional powering up of the Gage NOTE 11 Cal Settings Menu Cal Settings Menu Zero PosiTector 200 probes must be periodically zeroed using the ZERO menu option to compensate for both extreme temperature and probe wear effects Before using allow the probe to reach ambient temperature If measurements will be made in extreme hot or cold temperatures it is recommended to ZERO the probe in the working environment If measurements will be made on rough substrates it is recommended to periodically ZERO the probe to compensate for wear 1 Make sure the Gage is on and the probe is wiped clean 2 Hold probe in air away from substrate 3 Select the Zero menu option 4 When complete Gage will double beep and display Set Range The measuring range of each probe can be changed depending on the specific application or the expected thickness range of the coating system For most applications the default range values do not have to be adjusted But some conditions like surface roughness may cause the Gage to display very low or non repeatable readings In this case the low range may be increased to cause the Gage to only display readings2. Memory Management 18 Standard Models Menu 18 Advanced Models Menu 19 Annotate 20 Display 21 Summaries 22 Screen Capture 22 Accessing Stored Measurement Data 23 PosiSoft Desktop Manager PDM 23 PosiSoft net 24 PosiSoft Mobile 25 3 Connect Menu 26 Sync Now 26 Auto Sync 26 USB Drive 26 Bluetooth 28 Bluetooth Wireless Printer 29 WiFi 29 Updates 30 Application Notes 31 Measuring on rough surfaces 31 Measuring on dense hard surfaces 32 Measuring total thickness multi layer
3. button repeatedly will increase decrease the zoom Set Range Press the or buttons to adjust the Gage s Lo or Hi measuring range see pg 11 Shortcut Advanced models of the PosiTector 200 are capable of numerically displaying up to three individual layer thicknesses in a multi layer system From the Layers menu option Select up to three individual layer thickness values Edit Edit Layer Names up to 7 characters Edit Layer Color blue green or red See Display pg 21 Before setting up the Gage for multi layer measurement it is recommended that you first take measurements in single layer mode and interpret the results using the Graphics option see pg 14 When a batch is Open press the Up button to view the Batch Chart 16 NOTES Substrate Layer 2 Total thickness Layers Advanced models only Layer 1 Couplant Probe Example Two Layer Application 17 Converts displayed and printed words to the selected language Language Selects the type of batteries used in the Gage from a choice of Alkaline Lithium or NiMH Nickel metal hydride rechargeable If NiMH is selected the Gage will trickle charge the batteries while connected via USB to a PC or optional AC charger Gage must be powered ON The battery state indicator icon is calibrated for the selected battery type No damage will occur if the wrong battery type is selected DeFe
4. It is a web based application offering secure centralized management of readings After 1 a user account has been created 2 a Gage has been registered and 3 the PosiSoft Desktop Manager is downloaded and installed onto a Windows PC not required for WiFi connected gages synchronization of measurement data can be performed either manually or automatically whenever the PosiTector is connected to a web enabled PC USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology or WiFi network Advanded gages only Gage measurements stored in memory are uploaded images and batch notes are synchronized Uploaded data can be manipulated using a standard internet web browser from any location in the world job site or head office Reports and graphs with annotations and corporate logo can be generated Data can be exported to XML or CSV comma delimited text files Measurement data can be shared with authorized users via a secure login from any computer and most web enabled devices including smart phones A PosiSoft net account is not required to Update pg 30 your PosiTector Simply download and install PosiSoft Desktop Manager at www defelsko com downloads NOTE PosiSoft Software Desktop Software that can be installed onto your Windows PC and allows the user to download view print and analyze their measurement data Reports and graphs with annotations and corporate logo can be generated Data can be exported to XML or CSV comma delimit
5. On When selected the icon will appear on the display To deactivate WiFi select Off Networks The Gage will allow the user to add a new network and will automatically check for available local networks Available networks detected by the Gage are listed on the screen along with any networks that the Gage has previously been connected to that are not currently within connection range Information Gage displays information about the local WiFi network connection including SSID the network s name State displays if the Gage is connected to the network or not IP Address the network s IP Address Users can enter this number into a web browser of any WiFi enabled device that is connected to the same network in order to view the Gage s synced batches through PosiSoft Mobile see pg 25 30 Determines if a software update is available for your Gage If an update is available a prompt will appear allowing the user to choose to perform the update at this time or not To perform an update the Gage must be connected to an internet connected PC with PosiSoft Desktop Manager pg 23 or WiFi network pg 29 Updates Ensure that stored measurements are backed up to a PC or PosiSoft net The Gage may perform a Hard Reset pg 13 after completion of the update and ALL datasets in memory would be erased NOTE 2 3 DO NOT unplug the Gage during the update operation Currently installing update 2 of 3 tot
6. above the Lo value set by the user To adjust Set Range values 1 Select or with the Up and Down buttons 2 Use the buttons to decrease increase the displayed value IMPORTANT The PosiTector 200 interprets the largest echo or echoes within the selected range as the coating coating or coating substrate echo If the coating thickness is outside this range incorrect or dashed readings may occur Here are some typical Range settings Expected paint thickness Lo Range Hi Range 500 m 20 mils on concrete 130 m 5 mils 1000 m 40 mils 50 m 2 mils on wood 25 m 1 mil 250 m 10 mils 12 Cal Lock When checked the icon appears and the current calibration settings are locked to prevent further user adjustments Cal Reset Restores the Gage back to factory calibration and range settings The icon will appear on the display Thickness Polyurea PosiTector 200 D probes only When checked the Gage loads a pre programmed calibration adjustment optimized for measurement of polyurea coatings Polyurea will appear on the upper right corner of the display D Probe Measuring Range 2 200 mils 50 5000 um The PosiTector 200 measures most polymer coatings accurately out of box with no adjustment required To determine if an adjustment is necessary select a coating sample of known thickness as close as possible in composition to the intended application For best
7. all measurements are erased View Scroll using the Up or Down buttons through information statistical summary and a list of each reading in the currently opened batch Press to exit NOTE 21 When a batch is open press Up to scroll through the above display options Shortcut The following user selectable display options are available Display appears only if a batch is currently open Chart A real time chart of batch readings x y Chart for Stack Chart for Single Layer Application Multi Layer Application Image Batch image Notes Instructions descriptions or notes see Annotate pg 20 None Default screen shows statistics PosiSoft net and PosiSoft Mobile are used to insert an Image and Notes into a batch NOTE 22 Summaries Advanced models only Displays a summary of all stored batches including the name probe type number of readings and type In the following example Batch 3 B3 indicates an F 6000 coating thickness probe was used to record a total of 6 readings in PA2 mode S c r e e n C a p t u r e Press both buttons at any time to capture and save an image copy of the current display The last 10 screen captures are stored in memory and can be accessed when connected to a computer see PosiSoft USB Drive pg 23 Sample Screen Captures 23 PosiSoft solutions for viewing analyzing and reporting data PosiSoft USB Drive connect the PosiTector to
8. boundaries within the sample Several examples below help to illustrate the use of the Set Range pg 11 feature for specific applications Measurement of coatings with rough surfaces When rough coatings are measured the Gage typically identifies the thickness from the top of the coating peaks down to the substrate 1 Couplant fills the voids between the probe and the coating 2 creating an additional interface If echoes from the couplant coating interface 2 are stronger than the coating substrate interface 1 an adjustment increase of Lo Value may be required for the Gage to display the weaker 1 echo The PosiTector 200 uses an ultrasonic principle to measure coating thickness of most coatings on most substrates An ultrasonic signal is a very high frequency sound wave Like the echoes you hear when you shout in a large hall or canyon the PosiTector 200 listens for echoes from acoustic boundaries within your application 32 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Some common reports received by our Service Department along with possible causes Most conditions however can be cleared with a Reset pg 13 2 1 Coating Substrate Probe Couplant Measurement of dense hard coatings A significant echo occurs at the probe coating interface The relative strength of this echo compared to the coating substrate echo requires that Lo Value be increased Measurement of total thickness in multi layer coating ap
9. results the thickness of the sample should be equal to or slightly greater than the maximum expected thickness of the coating to be measured Measure the coated sample If the average of a series of measurements on the sample is not close to the known thickness 1 Select the Thickness menu option 2 Use or to decrease increase the displayed measurement thickness value to match the known thickness of the sample 3 For Advanced models with multiple layers selected use the Down navigation button to select the next layer and adjust as necessary 4 To save adjustments use Down navigation button to highlight OK and press the center navigation button NOTE 13 Reset Reset soft reset restores factory settings and returns the Gage to a known condition The following occurs All batches stored measurements images batch names and screen captures are erased All calibration and range adjustments are cleared and returned to the Gage s factory settings The icon will appear on the display Menu settings are returned to the following Perform a more thorough Hard Reset by powering down the Gage waiting several seconds then simultaneously holding both the center and buttons until the Reset symbol appears This returns the Gage to a known out of the box condition It performs the same function as a menu Reset with the addition of Bluetooth Pairing info is cleared Menu settings are returne
10. Instruction Manual v 3 0 Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gage Standard and Advanced 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction 4 Quick Start 4 Certification 5 Probes 7 How to Measure 8 Calibration Verification and Adjustment 9 Menu Operation 10 Cal Settings Menu 11 Zero 11 Set Range 11 Thickness 12 Polyurea 12 Cal Lock 12 Cal Reset 12 Setup Menu 13 Reset 13 Gage Info 14 Graphics 14 Layers 16
11. NY surface that is different in density Coating thickness readings are obtained by measuring the time taken for the ultrasonic signal to propagate from the probe to the coating substrate interface and back The travel time is divided by two and multiplied by the velocity of sound in the coating to obtain the thickness of the coating Ultrasonic Thickness Ultrasonic Thickness Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Couplant Probe Coating 1 Substrate Coating 2 The PosiTector 200 interprets the largest echo within the selected range as the coating coating or coating substrate echo How to Measure How to Measure 1 Remove the protective rubber cap from probe 2 Power up Gage by pressing the center navigation button 3 Apply couplant see pg 5 to the surface of the part 4 Place the probe FLAT on the surface and press down 5 Lift the probe when you hear a double BEEP OR leave probe on the surface in the same location for continuous measurements 6 When completely finished wipe the probe clean of couplant then return the Gage to the protective pouch There is no need to disconnect the probe from the PosiTector during storage 9 Calibration Verification and Adjustment Calibration Verification and Adjustment Three steps ensure best accuracy 1 Calibration typically done by the manufacturer or a qualified lab All probes include a Certificate of Calibration 2 Verification of Ac
12. USB Port LCD Display Probe Connector PosiTector Body 200 B probe 200 C probe 200 D probe 2 1 7 Probes Probes To disconnect a probe from a body power down the Gage and slide the plastic probe connector horizontally in the direction of the arrow away from the body Reverse these steps to attach a new probe When powered up the PosiTector automatically determines what type of probe is attached and does a self check Additionally the PosiTector accepts a number of probe types including magnetic and eddy current coating thickness surface profile environmental and ultrasonic wall thickness probes Perform the latest software Updates pg 30 to ensure probe compatibility with your Gage For the latest information on probe interchangeability see www defelsko com probes PosiTector 200 probes are available for measuring a wide variety of coating thickness applications B probe 13 to 1000 microns 0 5 to 40 mils Ideal for polymer coatings on wood plastic composites etc C probe 50 to 3800 microns 2 to 150 mils Ideal for thicker coatings on concrete fiberglass etc D probe 50 to 5000 microns 2 to 200 mils Polyurea 50 to 7600 microns 2 to 300 mils Other Coatings Ideal for thick or soft attenuative coatings Range limits apply to polymer coatings only NOTE 8 The PosiTector 200 probe emits a high frequency sound pulse that travels into the coating via a coupling gel and reflects from A
13. a PC Mac using the supplied USB cable to access and print stored readings graphs photos notes and screen captures No software or internet connection required USB Drive must be selected See pg 26 PosiSoft net a free web based application offering secure centralized storage of PosiTector readings Access your data from any web connected device Go to www PosiSoft net PosiSoft Software Desktop Software for downloading viewing and printing your measurement data PosiSoft Mobile Advanced models only access readings graphs capture photos and update annotations through WiFi enabled devices such as tablets smart phones and computers Accessing Stored Measurement Data Accessing Stored Measurement Data PosiSoft Desktop Manager PDM A small Windows based application which allows automatic two way communication synchronization between the Gage and PosiSoft net internet connection required When installed PDM runs as a start up application and resides in the Windows notification area system tray of a PC PDM is available as a free download within your PosiSoft net account or at www defelsko com downloads Register your Gage on PosiSoft net to take full advantage of your Gage s capabilities See www PosiSoft net PDM is not required for WiFi enabled gages pg 29 NOTE 24 PosiSoft net To enhance the operation of your Gage all PosiTector users have access to the features provided by PosiSoft net
14. al Progress bar Updates Sample Screen Setup Allows user to setup a WiFi connection IP Settings enter the IP information as follows IP Type DHCP or Static IP Address Gateway Netmask DNS1 DNS2 Server Enable enables a connection between the network and the Gage Gage Name enter a name for the Gage up to 14 Characters WiFi Reset erases all WiFi settings 31 Application Notes Application Notes The PosiTector 200 probe emits a high frequency sound pulse that travels into the coating via a coupling gel and reflects from ANY surface that is different in density Coating thickness readings are obtained by measuring the time taken for the ultrasonic signal to propagate from the probe to the coating substrate interface and back The travel time is divided by two and multiplied by the velocity of sound in the coating to obtain the thickness of the coating The strength of the reflected signal from the coating substrate interface determines the ability of the Gage to measure the thickness of the coating Since most applications are not homogeneous the Gage will hear many echoes when placed on a coating substrate The Gage hears ALL reflections within the measurement limits of the Gage and assumes the largest echo is the coating substrate echo single coating applications only Adjustable measurement Ranges have been provided for the user to force the Gage to ignore echoes from unwanted
15. at measurement When the Gage is set up for multiple layers will be displayed for each layer the Gage is unable to obtain a measurement result for The most common reasons for this is that the individual layers are too acoustically similar or are too thin for the Gage to distinguish between them Reduce the number of layers the Gage is set up for and repeat measurement ZERO FAILED OK 34 The battery indicator displays a full bar with fresh alkaline or fully charged batteries installed As the batteries weaken the bar will be reduced When the battery symbol is low the Gage can still be used but the batteries should be changed or recharged at the earliest opportunity The Gage will turn off automatically when batteries are very low preceded by a Low Battery Warning on the display To retain all user settings and stored memory readings only replace the batteries after the Gage has powered down Power Supply Battery Indicator Power Supply Battery Indicator Power Source 3 AAA alkaline Lithium or optional Nickel metal hydride NiMH rechargeable batteries For best battery indicator results ensure the appropriate Battery Type is selected in the Setup gt Battery Type menu pg 17 Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Additional Accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack 4 AAA eneloop batteries The PosiTector can operate on rechargeable batteries and DeFelsko recommends the use of eneloop N
16. cable A formatted HTML report is viewed by selecting the index html or START_HERE html file found in the root directory Optionally text txt files located in each batch folder provide access to measurement values Stored datasets and graphs can be viewed or copied using universal PC Mac web browsers or file explorers When your PosiTector is first connected to your Windows PC via a USB cable an enumeration process is started that installs device drivers without re booting your computer You may see several pop up windows in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen Wait for the entire process to be completed before proceeding When connected power is supplied through the USB cable The batteries are not used and the body will not automatically power down If rechargeable NiMH batteries are installed the Gage will trickle charge the batteries NOTE 28 PosiTector Advanced models have Bluetooth functionality to On Turns Bluetooth functionality On When selected the icon will appear on the display To deactivate Bluetooth select Off Pairing The Gage and receiving device must be paired before stored or streamed datasets can be transmitted For pairing instructions see www defelsko com bluetooth Info Lists information about your current Bluetooth connection including the currently paired device and MAC address Stream When checked the Gage will stream datasets to the paired Bluetooth Device as they are tak
17. ck a one year calibration interval from either the date of calibration date of purchase or date of receipt is a typical starting point Wrist Strap We recommend attaching and wearing the supplied wrist strap 1 2 Protective Lens Shield The LCD is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against fingerprints and other marks during shipment This film while usually removed before using the Gage can be left in place to protect against paint overspray or debris Replacements can be purchased Protective Cap PosiTector 200 gages ship with a protective rubber cap over the probe Remove this cap prior to use Replace it when the Gage is not in use to protect the probe Couplant Couplant is required to propagate ultrasound into the coating Water is a good couplant for smooth coatings Use the supplied glycol gel for rougher coatings While it is unlikely that the couplant will damage the finish or leave a stain on the surface we suggest testing the surface by using the couplant on a sample If testing indicates that staining has occurred a small amount of water can be used instead of couplant Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet available on our website and your coating supplier if you suspect the couplant may damage the coating Other liquids such as liquid soap may also be used 6 Typical Display Current Measurement Unit of Measurement thou mils Battery Icon Factory Calibration settings in use
18. curacy as done by the user on known reference standards such as the included plastic shims or optional coating thickness standards 3 Adjustment to a known thickness Calibration Calibration is the controlled and documented process of measuring traceable calibration standards and verifying that the results are within the stated accuracy of the Gage Calibrations are typically performed by the Gage manufacturer or by a certified calibration laboratory in a controlled environment using a documented process Verification Verification is an accuracy check performed by the user using known reference standards A successful verification requires the Gage to read within the combined accuracy of the Gage and the reference standards Adjustment Adjustment or Calibration Adjustment is the act of aligning the Gage s thickness readings to match that of a known reference sample in order to improve accuracy of a Gage on a specific coating See Thickness pg 12 10 Menu Operation Menu Operation Gage functions are menu controlled To access the Menu power up the Gage then press the center navigation button Below is a sample menu for a PosiTector 200 Advanced model Memory Cal Settings Setup Connect Help Power Off Exit Some buttons have a tick box to their right to indicate current status An empty box indicates that feature is not active Current selection is displayed with darkened background Up Down
19. currently opened batch and creates a new batch name using the lowest available number For example if only Batch 1 and Batch 3 exist then Batch 2 would be created and made the current batch The icon appears and basic statistics are displayed Each measurement will be displayed and stored into this new batch On screen statistics are immediately updated with each measurement New batch names are date stamped at the time they are created Each reading is also data time stamped Shortcut When a batch is open press to create a new batch Advanced models store 100 000 readings in up to 1 000 batches The Memory Menu includes the following options Maximum measurement Standard Deviation Minimum measurement Mean average 20 Sends a statistical summary and individual measurements to the optional Bluetooth wireless printer see pg 29 Print To cancel printing press and hold the and buttons simultaneously NOTE Annotate Create meaningful batch names and enter notes directly on the Gage using a familiar onscreen QWERTY keyboard Use the Gage s navigation and buttons to enter annotations Annotations can be synchronized with PosiSoft net and are included in all PosiSoft reports see Accessing Stored Measurement Data pg 23 Annotations can also be created using PosiSoft net pg 24 or PosiSoft Mobile pg 25 Delete Removes a batch completely from memory The name is deleted and
20. d readings on the display It will begin by showing statistics based on all readings in memory Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll through all readings Press to exit Button functions with Memory ON Scroll through display modes Advanced only Delete last reading Access the Menu Create a new batch Advanced only Restore brightness after dimming Advanced only The PosiTector 200 has internal memory storage for recording measurement data Stored measurements can be reviewed on screen or accessed via computers tablets and smart phones Measurements are date and time stamped Mean average Standard Deviation of readings in memory Minimum measurement Last reading Maximum measurement Standard Model display with Memory ON shows measurement statistics 19 current batch Last reading readings in current batch Open Selects a previously created batch name to open and make current If it contains measurements onscreen statistics will immediately reflect values calculated from this batch Close Stops the recording process closes the current batch and removes batch information from the display Remove the last reading from the current open batch by pressing Calibration adjustments cannot be made if readings are stored in memory If memory is ON continuous measurements can be taken but results will not be stored in memory NOTES New Batch Closes any
21. d to the following Setup Menu Setup Menu Units microns Flip Display Normal White on Black OFF Language English Battery Type Alkaline Backlight Normal USB Drive ON Auto Sync OFF Polyurea OFF Memory OFF Graphics ON Cal Lock OFF Bluetooth OFF Display None Layers 1 Layer Name Layer 1 Layer Color blue Date Time and WiFi settings are not affected by either Reset NOTE 14 Graphics Advanced models only Gage Info Displays the model number amp serial number probe type amp serial number PosiSoft net registration key the amount of remaining memory for storage of readings date and time and software packages For security purposes the registration key is required to add the Gage to your PosiSoft net account When selected the Gage displays a graphical representation of the ultrason ic pulse as it travels through the coating system As the probe is depressed and the ultrasonic pulse travels through the coating system the pulse encounters changes in density at the interfaces between coating layers and between the coating and the substrate These interfaces are depicted by a peak The greater the change in density the higher the peak The more gradual the change in density the greater the width of the peak For example two coating layers made of essentially the same material and blended would result in a low wide peak Two materials of very different densi
22. e 1 Install new or newly recharged batteries in the proper alignment as shown within battery compartment 2 Examine the probe tip for dirt or damage 3 Perform a Hard Reset pg 13 and a Zero pg 11 4 Place a plastic shim onto a hard surface i e glass and attempt a measurement pg 8 If you must return the Gage for service please fill out and include the Service Form located at www defelsko com support with the Gage Be sure to also include the probe your company name company contact telephone number and fax number or email address Limited Warranty Sole Remedy Limited Warranty Sole Remedy and Limited Liability and Limited Liability DeFelsko s sole warranty remedy and liability are the express limited warranty remedy and limited liability that are set forth on its website www defelsko com terms IMPORTANT
23. ed text files PosiSoft Software is available for use with DeFelsko s complete line of electronic instruments and is available for download at www defelsko com posisoft NOTE 25 PosiSoft Mobile Is a Gage based software application featured in all PosiTector Advanced instruments serial numbers 730 000 PosiSoft Mobile allows users to browse stored measurement data including notes images statistics and charts update batch names notes using your mobile device s keyboard insert images directly into Gage batches using your mobile device s camera or image library remotely view the live display of a working PosiTector amp more PosiSoft Mobile can be accessed from any WiFi enabled device using a standard web browser Ideal for use with devices such as Windows Phone Mobile Blackberry RIM Android Apple iOS and more In addition to browser based access PosiSoft Mobile Managers are available for Apple iOS and Android users See www defelsko com wifi wifi_mobile 26 Multiple gages can be synchronized simultaneously when connected using multiple connections for example two gages connected via USB and one gage connected via WiFi or Bluetooth When selected the Gage immediately synchronizes stored measurement data via USB Bluetooth or WiFi to PosiSoft net internet connection required PosiSoft Desktop Manager is required when using USB or Bluetooth Sync Now Connect Menu Connect Me
24. en Datasets can be streamed as they are taken to the optional Bluetooth printer or third party computer software Bluetooth Advanced models only Communicate with the PosiSoft Desktop Manager PDM in lieu of a USB cable Stream individual datasets to a computer or Bluetooth wireless printer as they are taken Print to the optional battery powered Bluetooth wireless printer Retrieving stored screen captures The last 10 screen captures pg 22 stored in memory can be accessed by navigating to the screen_capture directory within the PosiTector virtual drive 29 Bluetooth Wireless Printer PosiTector Advanced models can output to the optional battery powered Bluetooth wireless printer one of two ways Stream individual datasets as they are taken Print stored batch datasets and summaries Begin by entering the Connect gt Bluetooth menu Turn Bluetooth ON and Pair the PosiTector to the printer See www defelsko com bluetooth Streaming In the Connect gt Bluetooth menu select the Stream tick box All datasets will now be simultaneously displayed on the LCD and sent to the printer Printing In the Memory menu select Print Allows wireless communication with devices such as tablets smart phones and computers connected to your local wireless network or portable mobile hot spot See www defelsko com WiFi WiFi Advanced models only On Off Turns WiFi functionality
25. hickness gages They fulfill both ISO and in house quality control requirements At 0 43 m 0 017 mil Certified Coated Metal Plates are the most accurate solution Certified Polystyrene Blocks are for use with C and D probes Certified Plastic Shims foils provide an economical alternative to coated metal plates They have a reduced accuracy of 2 m 0 08 mil A coating thickness Gage measures shim thickness when this shim is placed over a rigid flat surface Non Certified Plastic Shims foils provide a quick operational check of the Gage and they allow the user to perform practice measurements when placed over a rigid flat surface A set of 5 shims is included with every PosiTector 200 probe 37 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 Technical Data Technical Data 200 B and C probes 200 D probe PosiTector 200 Model B Std B Adv C Std C Adv D Std D Adv Measures total thickness X X X X X X Measures Individual Layers X X X Graphic Display X X X Typical Applications Polymer coatings on wood plastic etc Coatings on concrete fiberglass etc Thick soft coatings like polyurea asphaltic neoprene very thick polymers Range 13 1000 micron
26. iMH rechargeables eneloop batteries combine the advantages of regular rechargeable batteries and disposable Alkaline batteries They discharge very slowly and can be stored for long periods without having self discharge concerns Eneloop batteries come pre charged and ready to use immediately See www eneloop info AC Power Cable Kit An optional AC Power Cable Kit is available for continuous operation or battery charging through the PosiTector s built in USB port as shown on page 22 This kit supplies several alternate power solutions for your battery operated PosiTector They allow the gage to operate continuously without the need for batteries 35 Use the cable alone to connect a PosiTector to your PC s built in USB port that acts as a continuous power source Or connect the cable to the included power adaptor which plugs into any AC wall electrical outlet 110 or 220V A selection of electrical plugs is included which are capable of dealing with most country s outlets The USB cable provided can also be used for Accessing Stored Measurement Data See pg 23 USB Cable A USB Cable is provided with every PosiTector Replacement USB cables are available Couplant One 4 oz bottle of Ultrasonic couplant gel is provided with every PosiTector 200 probe Additional 4 oz bottles are available and sold in a cases of 12 Bluetooth Printer This lightweight printer receives data from all PosiTector gages via Bluetooth w
27. ireless technology It is battery operated and prints readings and statistical summaries Nylon Case Convenient soft shell nylon case for carrying a PosiTector Case has compartments for Certificates of Calibration instruction manuals and other accessories Protective Lens Shield One lens shield is included with every PosiTector instrument Additional package of five 5 thin plastic lens shields are available and ideal for protecting the PosiTector display from paint and overspray 36 Coating Thickness Standards Certified thickness Standards are used to verify the accuracy and operation of coating thickness gages and are an important component in fulfilling both ISO QS 9000 and in house quality control requirements Contracts often specify that coating thickness measurements be taken by gages whose measurement accuracy is traceable to a National Metrology Institute such as NIST or PTB Standards are typically purchased as an accessory to coating thickness gages Many customers find it more practical to verify the accuracy of their own gages in house rather than utilize DeFelsko s calibration services This is particularly true when many gages are in use and or when accuracy verification is performed often There are 4 types of coating thickness standards available Certified Coated Metal Plates are the best solution for verifying the calibration accuracy and operation of most magnetic eddy current or ultrasonic coating t
28. lsko recommends eneloop NiMH rechargeable batteries pg 34 Battery Type Selects display brightness Sun Normal or Night All settings will dim slightly after a period of no activity to conserve battery life Press the Down button to brighten the display Backlight Advanced models only All measurements are date and time stamped 24 hour format when stored into memory It is therefore important to keep both the date and time current using this menu option Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll and the and buttons to adjust a value The Gage s date and time can also be viewed in Gage Info pg 14 Set Clock Converts the display from inch to metric or vice versa Stored measurements in memory are not converted Units Switching units will turn off Statistics view and closes Memory White on Black Inverts the LCD display to white on a black background to provide better readability in some surroundings Advanced models only Flip Display This option causes the display to read upside down Ideal for use overhead with the resultant display conveniently pointed toward the operator 18 Memory Management Memory Management Standard models store up to 250 readings in one batch The Memory Menu includes the following options On turns memory on and begins recording Off stops recording stored readings remain in memory Clear removes all readings from memory View lists group statistics and all store
29. nu Auto SYNC Allows the Gage to automatically synchronize stored measurements with PosiSoft net when initially connected via USB to an internet connected PC running PosiSoft Desktop Manager pg 23 Additional measurements added to memory while connected are synchronized only when the USB cable is disconnected then reconnected or when the Sync Now option is selected Synchronizing Sync is the process whereby PosiTector stored measurement data uploads to PosiSoft net from both Standard and Advanced models while images and batch notes are down loaded to the Gage Advanced model only This transfer occurs when the Gage is connected via USB Bluetooth or directly through your WiFi router hotspot via WiFi Technologies to a web enabled PC running the PosiSoft Desktop Manager pg 23 It can be trig gered either manually USB Bluetooth or WiFi or automatically USB only USB Drive Universal Serial Bus USB is a specification for communication between devices and a host controller usually a personal computer USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports The PosiTector uses a USB mass storage device class which provides a simple interface to retrieve data in a manner similar to USB flash drives cameras or digital audio players 27 When checked any computer can view datasets stored in memory by navigating a virtual drive labeled PosiTector using the included USB
30. plications Multiple coating coating substrate interfaces may generate several echoes The user may need to adjust the Gage s Set Range pg 11 to ignore echoes from coating coating interfaces Gage does not turn on Make sure the and battery terminals are positioned properly and that fresh batteries are being used Gage powers up but fails to stay on Replace batteries with fresh batteries If problem persists return Gage for service Gage readings are much lower than expected Gage may be measuring surface roughness Raise the value of Lo Range see pg 11 33 Gage readings are much higher than expected Gage may be measuring both the coating and substrate Lower the value of Hi Range See pg 11 Gage does not yield accurate or consistent results See the Set Range pg 11 and Thickness Adjustment pg 12 sections to ensure the Gage has been optimized for your application Check the Gage on traceable standards Gage displays an error message while attempting probe ZERO Make sure to hold the probe in the air and ensure the probe is free of couplant and the probe tip area is clean If problem persists note the error message and contact our technical support department Gage displays dashed line and emits low tone buzz while attempting to obtain measurement This occurs when the Gage is unable to obtain a measurement result Ensure sufficient couplant gel has been applied to the surface of the coating and repe
31. s 0 5 40 mils 50 3800 microns 2 150 mils 50 7600 microns 2 300 mils Accuracy 2 microns 3 of reading 0 1 mils 3 of reading 20um 3 of reading 1 mil 3 of reading Minimum Individual Layer Thickness 13 microns 0 5 mils 50 microns 2 mils 500 microns 20 mils Thickness Standard DeFelsko STDA3 DeFelsko STDP6 DeFelsko STDP4 Range limits apply to polymer coatings only For multiple layer applications only Dependent on material being measured Probe Details Gage Size 135 x 61 x 28 mm 5 25 x 2 4 x 1 1 Weight 140 g 4 9 oz without batteries Temperature Range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Conforms to ASTM D6132 and ISO 2808 38 www defelsko com DeFelsko Corporation USA 2012 All Rights Reserved This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or part by any means without written permission from DeFelsko Corporation DeFelsko and PosiTector are trademarks of DeFelsko Corporation registered in the U S and in other countries Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate DeFelsko is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Returning for Service Returning for Service Before returning the Gage for servic
32. s applications 32 Troubleshooting General 32 Gage does not turn on 32 Gage powers up but fails to stay on 32 Gage readings are lower than expected 32 Gage readings are higher than expected 33 Gage does not yield accurate or consistent results 33 Gage displays an error message 33 Gage displays dashed line 33 and emits low tone buzz 33 Power Supply Battery Indicator 34 Rechargeable Batteries 34 Additional Accessories 34 Coating Thickness Standards 36 Technical Data 37 Probe Details amp Specifications 37 Operating Temperature Range 37 Size Weight 37 Returning For Service 38 Warranty 38 4 Introduction Introduction PosiTector 200 Kit Contents PosiTector body Standard or Advanced PosiTector probe 200 B C or D Protective rubber cap for Probe Protective lens shield Wrist strap 3 AAA alkaline batteries Quick Guide instruction booklet Protecti
33. ty and a well defined interface would result in a high narrow peak The PosiTector 200 chooses the highest peak single layer or peaks multi layer within the Set Range For example if the number of layers is set to 3 the three highest peaks would be identified with small red triangles The peak values are also displayed numerically as thickness measurements The Graphics display can also be accessed using the Set Range menu option NOTE 15 Cursor The Cursor allows for further analysis of displayed waveform Use the buttons to move the green cursor line left or right over the waveform The thickness value is displayed at the top right of the cursor line This feature is particularly useful in multi layer applications where there are more than 3 distinct layers Screen Capture Press to capture and save an image copy of the current display The last 10 screen captures are stored in memory and can be accessed when connected to a computer see examples pg 22 and PosiSoft USB Drive pg 23 Press and hold the buttons simultaneously to capture any screen Menu Press to access the Gage s main menu Exit Press to close the Graphics display Press the Up button to return to the Graphics display Use the navigation Up move left and Down move right buttons to highlight icons on the graphic display Zoom Visually magnifies the waveform of the displayed peaks for more visibility Pressing the or
34. ve rubber holster Nylon carrying case with shoulder strap Belt clip for rubber holster and carrying case USB Cable 4 ounce 118 ml bottle ultrasonic couplant Precision Plastic Shims 2500 microns 100 mils Polystyrene Block C amp D Probe only Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST PosiSoft net account Two 2 year warranty on Body and Probe The PosiTector 200 is a hand held Coating Thickness Gage that uses a non destructive ultrasonic principle to measure coating thickness on a wide variety of substrates It consists of a body Standard or Advanced and a probe see Probes pg 7 The PosiTector 200 powers up when the center navigation button is pressed To preserve battery life the Gage powers down after approximately 5 minutes of no activity All settings are retained 1 Remove the protective rubber cap from the probe 2 Power up Gage by pressing the center navigation button 3 Zero the probe see pg 11 4 Adjust to a known thickness if necessary see pg 12 5 Measure the part see pg 8 Quick Start Quick Start 5 Certification All PosiTector 200 probes include a Certificate of Calibration For organizations with re certification requirements instruments may be returned at regular intervals for calibration DeFelsko recommends that customers establish calibration intervals based upon their own experience and work environment Based on our product knowledge data and customer feedba
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