Instruction Manual
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1. a measurement While holding it placed press the button for at least 3 seconds The display will switch from one unit to the other Zero Adjustment A new zero adjustment is required when using the gauge for the first time working with different materials and after inserting a new battery Place the gauge on one of the zero plates in the case For the Fe probe please take the steel plate for the NFe probe take the aluminum plate when you want to measure on aluminum or use a suitable uncoated Fe or NFe substrate Please make sure the probe is placed perpendicular and evenly on the surface of the zero plate or on your uncoated substrate If the value indicated is not within the basic tolerance the gauge should be adjusted as follows Place the gauge on the zero plate substrate Then press the button once On the display a control number appears and a beep sounds Then lift off the gauge at least 10 cm 4 inches from the zero plate substrate A beep sounds and another control number appears Now the zero adjustment is completed When repeating measurements on the same spot the reading may not always be 0 um or 0 00 mil as the surface roughness dirt scratches etc might cause variances Instruction Manual System Description The QuaNix 4200 dry film thickness gauge measures all non magnetic coatings such as lacquer chromium copper zinc etc on steel or iron The QuaNix 4500 dry film thickness gauge additionally measures all i2. value indicated is not within the basic tolerance the gauge should be adjusted as follows Place the gauge on the zero plate substrate Then press the button once On the display a control number appears and a beep sounds Then lift off the gauge at least 10 cm 4 inches from the zero plate substrate A beep sounds and another control number appears Now the zero adjustment is completed When repeating measurements on the same spot the reading may not always be 0 um or 0 00 mil as the surface roughness dirt scratches etc might cause variances q Technical Data Substrate Iron or steel Fe probe QuaNix 4500 includes Non magnetic metals e g aluminum zinc copper brass NFe Probe Measuring range 0 999 um or 0 00 40 mil Resolution 1 um resp 0 01 mil up to 9 99 mil 0 1 mil from 10 to 40 mil Accuracy 2 um 3 resp 0 08 mil 3 Minimum object size Fe 10 x 10 mm 0 4 x0 4 NFe 6x6 mm 0 24 x0 24 Minimum curvature convex 5 mm 0 02 concave 30 mm 1 Minimum substrate thickness Fe 0 2 mm 8 mil NFe 0 05 mm 2 mil Temperature range Storage 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Operation 0 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F Probe One point Power supply 2 batteries AA alkaline Dimensions ca 100 x 62 x 27 mm 3 9 x 2 4 x 1 1 Weight ca 100 g 3 5 oz incl batteries Internet www automation de E Mail automation netcologne de Handling Place the gauge evenly on the object to
3. 4 Technical Data Substrate Iron or steel Fe probe QuaNix 4500 includes Non magnetic metals e g aluminum zinc copper brass NFe Probe Measuring range 0 999 um or 0 00 40 mil Resolution 1 um resp 0 01 mil up to 9 99 mil 0 1 mil from 10 to 40 mil Accuracy 2 um 3 resp 0 08 mil 3 Minimum object size Fe 10 x 10 mm 0 4 x0 4 NFe 6x6 mm 0 24 x0 24 Minimum curvature convex 5 mm 0 02 concave 30 mm 1 Minimum substrate thickness Fe 0 20 mm 8 mil NFe 0 05 mm 2 mil Temperature range Storage 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Operation 0 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F Probe One point Power supply 2 batteries AA alkaline Dimensions ca 100 x 62 x 27 mm 3 9 x 2 4 x 1 1 Weight Ca 100 g 3 5 oz incl batteries DR NIX GmbH Internet www automation de E Mail automation netcologne de Change of Batteries The battery compartment is on the rear side of the gauge The battery should be exchanged when the BAT sign appears on the right side of the display Additional readings can still be taken even with the BAT indication before the gauge shuts off Note Empty batteries should be disposed of properly If possible please use the appropriate method Change of Unit um mil Display of the readings is factory preset to the unit which is common for the user generally in um To change the unit from um to mil or vice versa place the gauge on any surface or simply take
4. Nix 4200 dry film thickness gauge measures all non magnetic coatings such as lacquer chromium copper zinc etc on steel or iron The QuaNix 4500 dry film thickness gauge additionally measures all insulating coatings such as lacquer plastic enamel etc on non magnetic metallic substrates e g on aluminium copper brass or non magnetic steel Both gauges conform to national DIN and international ISO BS ASTM standards DIN 50981 50984 ISO 2178 2360 2808 BS 5411 3 11 3900 C 5 ASTM B499 D1400 General This dry film thickness gauge was designed for various applications Despite its rugged design it should be handled correctly to insure proper measurements at all time Do not let it drop and protect it from dirt dust humidity chemicals and aggressive vapours After use please store the gauge in the protective case As with all precision instruments large temperature variations can influence the measuring result Please avoid direct solar irradiation and temperature shocks Due to the physical measuring principles the measurements can be influenced by strong electromagnetic fields Please stay away from e g transformers high voltage lines or discharge sources Do not take measurements on magnetized parts Magnetic fields can affect the Fe measurements Strong electromagnetic radiation can affect the NFe measurements The housing is resistant against most solvents Use a soft damp cloth to clean the housing Pr
5. be tested The reading is immediately shown on the display accompanied by a beep Simultaneously you will also receive the information which measuring method Fe or NFe is presently used in the gauge important for gauges with Dual Probe If the gauge was placed incorrectly or lifted off before termination of the measurement or when being zeroed on a non metallic substrate an error message Err is displayed Readings that exceed the measuring range are indicated by the message IIFI infinite The gauge switches on automatically when being placed on the surface and turns off automatically after about 10 seconds when no other measurement is taken For measurements on rods or tubes etc align the V groove along the axis of the object to be tested Measurements with the Dual Probe The QuaNix 4500 gauge combines both measuring methods for Fe and NFe in one probe Switching from Fe to NFe or vice versa is done as follows Switch on the gauge The current measuring method is displayed on the left side of the LCD e g Fe Press the button for at least 3 seconds The new measuring method is shown on the left side of the LCD e g NFe Display Messages Fe measurement on ferrous materials steel or iron NFe measurement on non ferrous substrates Err _ handling error IFI wrong substrate reading beyond measuring range BAT battery is getting week please exchange Instruction Manual System Description The Qua
6. nsulating coatings such as lacquer plastic enamel etc on non magnetic metallic substrates e g on aluminium copper brass or non magnetic steel Both gauges conform to national DIN and international ISO BS ASTM standards DIN 50981 50984 ISO 2178 2360 2808 BS 5411 3 11 3900 C 5 ASTM B499 D1400 General This dry film thickness gauge was designed for various applications Despite its rugged design it should be handled correctly to insure proper measurements at all time Do not let it drop and protect it from dirt dust humidity chemicals and aggressive vapours After use please store the gauge in the protective case As with all precision instruments large temperature variations can influence the measuring result Please avoid direct solar irradiation and temperature shocks Due to the physical measuring principles the measurements can be influenced by strong electromagnetic fields Please stay away from e g transformers high voltage lines or discharge sources Do not take measurements on magnetized parts Magnetic fields can affect the Fe measurements Strong electromagnetic radiation can affect the NFe measurements The housing is resistant against most solvents Use a soft damp cloth to clean the housing Proper results can only be achieved with clean probes Please regularly check the probe tips and remove any dirt and paint from the rubies If the gauge is not used for a long period please remove the bat
7. oper results can only be achieved with clean probes Please regularly check the probe tips and remove any dirt and paint from the rubies If the gauge is not used for a long period please remove the batteries from the gauge in order to prevent leakage that can damage the unit In case of a malfunction of the instrument please do not try to repair it on your own Our customer service will be happy to assist you
8. rement on ferrous materials steel or iron NFe measurement on non ferrous substrates Err _ handling error IFI wrong substrate reading beyond measuring range BAT battery is getting week please exchange Change of Batteries The battery compartment is on the rear side of the gauge The battery should be exchanged when the BAT sign appears on the right side of the display Additional readings can still be taken even with the BAT indication before the gauge shuts off Note Empty batteries should be disposed of properly If possible please use the appropriate method Change of Unit um mil Display of the readings is factory preset to the unit which is common for the user generally in ym To change the unit from um to mil or vice versa place the gauge on any surface or simply take a measurement While holding it placed press the button for at least 3 seconds The display will switch from one unit to the other Zero Adjustment A new zero adjustment is required when using the gauge for the first time working with different materials and after inserting a new battery Place the gauge on one of the zero plates in the case For the Fe probe please take the steel plate for the NFe probe take the aluminum plate when you want to measure on aluminum or use a suitable uncoated Fe or NFe substrate Please make sure the probe is placed perpendicular and evenly on the surface of the zero plate or on your uncoated substrate If the
9. teries from the gauge in order to prevent leakage that can damage the unit In case of a malfunction of the instrument please do not try to repair it on your own Our customer service will be happy to assist you Handling Place the gauge evenly on the object to be tested The reading is immediately shown on the display accompanied by a beep Simultaneously you will also receive the information which measuring method Fe or NFe is presently used in the gauge important for gauges with Dual Probe If the gauge was placed incorrectly or lifted off before termination of the measurement or when being zeroed on a non metallic substrate an error message Err is displayed Readings that exceed the measuring range are indicated by the message IFI infinite The gauge switches on automatically when being placed on the surface and turns off automatically after about 10 seconds when no other measurement is taken For measurements on rods or tubes etc align the V groove along the axis of the object to be tested Measurements with the Dual Probe The QuaNix 4500 gauge combines both measuring methods for Fe and NFe in one probe Switching from Fe to NFe or vice versa is done as follows Switch on the gauge The current measuring method is displayed on the left side of the LCD e g Fe Press the button for at least 3 seconds The new measuring method is shown on the left side of the LCD e g NFe Display Messages Fe measu
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