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1. 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 e 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 pg 20 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 e WiFi Reset erases all WiFi settings 25 sales GlobalTestSupply com Powder Probes Displays menu options that enable the PosiTector body to communicate with wireless PosiTector PC probes Displays all previously connected PC probes Change Order Select which PC probe the PosiTector body will connect to first during power up Add New Allows PosiTector body to pair with a wireless PC probe for the f
2. Pesitector723126 Zone 3 Phone Mobile Blackberry RIM Android Apple iOS and more PosiTector net PosiTector722567 Acme s DPM PosiTector722570 Bob s P6000 DeFelsko com In addition to browser based access PosiSoft Mobile Managers are available for Apple iOS and Android users See www defelsko com wifi wifi mobile Dorerio 20 sales aGlobalTestSupply com Connect Menu Synchronizing Sync is the process whereby PosiTector stored measurement data uploads to PosiSoft net while images and batch notes are downloaded to the Gage This transfer occurs when the Gage is connected via USB Bluetooth or directly through your WiFi router hotspot via WiFi It can be triggered either manually USB Bluetooth or WiFi or automatically USB only When selected the Gage immediately synchronizes stored measurement data via USB Bluetooth or WiFi to PosiSoft net PosiSoft Desktop Manager pg 19 and an internet connection are required when using USB or Bluetooth 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 Auto SYNC Allows the Gage to automatically synchronize stored measurements with PosiSoft net when initially connected to the internet via a PC running PosiSoft Desktop Manager pg 19 or a local WiFi network Additional measurements added to memory while connected are synchronized on
3. 6 readings in PA2 mode OK Screen Capture 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 22 B2 F B1 UTG C Sample Screen Captures Accessing Stored Measurements Data PosiSoft solutions for viewing analyzing and reporting data PosiSoft USB Drive connect the PosiTector to 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 pg 22 must be selected 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 3 0 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 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com PosiSoft Desktop Manager PDM A small Windows based application which allows automatic two way communication synchronization between the Gage and PosiSoft n
4. Gage during the update operation Probe RESET Allows a wireless PC probe to be un paired RESET from a PosiTector body This allows the PC probe to be paired with another PosiTector Advanced body 1 Turn on PC probe 2 Press and HOLD the check button for exactly 3 seconds and then release 3 Probe will display 0 1 4 Repeat step 2 three more times until probe reads 0 4 The PC probe can now be paired to any PosiTector Advanced body see Add New pg 26 27 sales GlobalTestSupply com Temperature Operating Range 32 to 120 F 0 to 50 C The PosiTector PC compensates automatically for temperature Allow a few minutes for the probe to reach ambient temperature before measuring Discard the first measurement taken in a notably different temperature condition When measuring surfaces much hotter or colder than ambient lift the probe at least 6 inches 15cm and allow 1 second off the surface between measurements PosiTector Body 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 14 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 LLIN the Gage can still b
5. Set Clock 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 13 Converts the display from inch to metric or vice versa Stored measurements in memory are not converted Switching units will turn off Statistics view and closes Memory Language Converts displayed and printed words to the selected language 13 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com PosiTector body only Selects the type of batteries used in the PosiTector body from a choice of Alkaline Lithium or NiMH Nickel metal hydride rechargeable If NiMH is selected the PosiTector will trickle charge the batteries while connected via USB to a PC or optional AC charger The battery state indicator icon is calibrated for the selected battery type No damage will occur if the wrong battery type is selected AMO DeFelsko recommends the use of eneloop NiMH rechargeable batteries Statistics Mode When selected a X icon and statistical summary will appear on the display Mean Standard average Deviation of measurements Minimum Maximum measurement measurement Last Statistics reading Icon Remove the last measu
6. Posilector PC Powder Checker Coating Thickness Gage Posilector i Cat DeFelsko Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Table of Contents MOT 1 Kit Contents vusepmune smeimmsuri j 1 QUICK SII saciacicaosinsndadtiarae ierrecietinatsdtes caciniietaaitirtmncedauuitsance 2 PODO geen renee SE EEE 3 Measurement Notes rrrnnrnanrnnnnnnanrnnnnnnannnnnnnnnner 4 How to Measure rannnnnnennnrnnanrnannnnannnnnnnnnnennnnenn 5 Menu Operation rarrernnnrnnannornanonrnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnr 7 Verification Of Accuracy ranrrnnrnnnrrnrnnnnvnrrnnrnrnnnnnnr 8 FA h o ENEP AEN A A E A 8 Calibration and Adjustment ccceeseeeeeee eens 9 Adjustment Techniques cccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Cal Settings Menu rrrnnnnrornnnnrrrnnnnnvnnnnnnvnnnnnnnn 10 LPO AI apene 10 PATTON svar 10 Setup Menu ee 12 Reset EEE EE 12 Gage AEE 13 STE LEE 14 Memory Management rnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnennnnnnnnn 15 ANNOTATE RE EEE 16 BE EEE EE 17 Summaries she cecsgadncccoscacnsnesiuacseetencadencnensnauencces 18 Screen Capture rrrannrnnanennnnvrrnnnennnnnennnnennnnr 18 Accessing Stored Measurement Data 18 PosiSoft Desktop Manager PDM 19 Ponte 19 FEN er 20 POSISOM Mobile susen 20 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales aGlobalTestSupply com Connect Neuuv449r2524240reer 21 Sync NOW cccnc
7. Tector body to stay with the operator while measuring PosiTector PC Contents PosiTector body Advanced PosiTector probe PC PC Probe Connector Cover Probe zeroing fixture Replacement screen Protective lens shield Carabineer Wrist strap Protective rubber holster with belt clip 3 AAA alkaline batteries gage body 3 AA alkaline batteries probe Quick Guide instruction manual Instructional video Hard shell carrying case USB Cable PosiSoft net account Two 2 year warranty on Body and Probe Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quick Start 1 POWER UP both units probe first a Power up probe by pressing the button b Power up PosiTector body by pressing the center navigation button A beep and the letters PC will display on the upper left corner of the PosiTector LCD This indicates both units are ready to measure 2 ZERO the probe pg 8 3 ADJUST to the specific powder if necessary pg 10 4 MEASURE the applied powder pg 5 NOHH TO preserve battery life the PosiTector body and PC probe power down after approximately 5 minutes of no activity All settings are retained Wrist Strap We recommend attaching and wearing the supplied wrist straps for both the PosiTector body and PC probe ae Protective Lens Shield The LCD is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against fingerprints and other ma
8. ation 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 Retrieving stored screen captures The last 10 screen captures pg 18 stored in memory can be accessed by navigating to the screen capture directory within the PosiTector virtual drive PC Cal 1 1885 ag 4 0 3 8 f 2 0 1 0 2 aal 4 n 12 34 5670 BS n a a reg el 2 thou mils ll 9 thoumils 23 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Bluetooth PosiTector Advanced models have Bluetooth functionality to Communicate with the PosiSoft Desktop Manager PDM in lieu of a USB cable Stream individual readings to a computer or Bluetooth wireless printer as they are taken Print to the optional battery powered Bluetooth wireless printer 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 readings can be transmitted For pairing instruc
9. automatically determines what type of probe is attached and does a self check NOTE During power up a physically connected probe is recognized when a PC probe is not available powered off To reconnect to a PC wireless probe after power up select Connect within the Connect gt Powder Probes menu pg 26 The PosiTector body will automatically connect to an active wireless PC probe during power up PC probe must be turned on Maintenance The screen at the measuring end of the PC probe can be unscrewed for cleaning Accumulated powder should be carefully removed from the screen by no more than 0 2 MPa 20 30 psi of compressed air Do not blow air directly into the probe Replacement screens are available Measurement Notes If a thickness result does not appear after 5 seconds release the measurement button and try again Wait 1 to 2 seconds between readings Small erratically swinging parts may present measurement challenges Steady the part whenever possible If erroneous readings continually result change the measurement strategy by rotating the probe altering its alignment to the part or by measuring a different location on the part For best results use Statistics mode pg 14 to generate averages The average of a series of measurements is often a more meaningful prediction of cured thickness than a single reading 4 sales aGlobalTestSupply com How to Measure Power up both units Bring the pro
10. be to within 5 cm 2 inches of the coating powder Press and hold the Z button Bring the probe closer to the powder While watching the probe display align the Distance Paddle with the Distance Target Bar pg 5 While the probe button is depressed probe distance and angle should be varied slightly keeping a the Distance Paddle close to the Distance Target Bar b the Amplitude Indicator at maximum height pg 5 Release the button when you hear a double BEEP or see a thickness measurement on either display Probe Batteries Status pg 28 Probe Connected Indicator Probe Display button pressed Results Indicator Maximum Amplitude Dot Amplitude Indicator 5 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com Probe Display button not pressed Predicted Cured Thickness Result Distance Target Bar Distance Paddle Predicted Cured Thickness Result sales GlobalTestSupply com Wireless Indicator The 4 symbol indicates the PosiTector body and wireless probe are communicating properly Results Indicator When the probe is in the proper position and good samples are being taken a solid blue dot blinks on the probe display the PosiTector body displays a flashing green dot and emits a high beep When samples are inconclusive an X blinks on the probe display the PosiTector body displays a flashing red dot and emits a low beep Distance Paddle Graphically represen
11. d overspray 29 sales aGlobalTestSupply com PosiTector Probes PosiTector 6000 Magentic amp Eddy Current Coating Thickness probes e measure coatings on ferrous and non ferrous metal substrates PosiTector 200 Ultrasonic Coating Thickness probes measure coatings on wood concrete plastics and more PosiTector SPG Surface Profile probes e measure and records peak to valley surface profile height PosiTector RTR Replica Tape Reader probes e measure and records peak to valley surface profile height using replica tape Testex Press O Film Replica Tape PosiTector DPM Dew Point Meter probes measure and records climatic conditions PosiTector UTG Ultrasonic Wall Thickness probes measures wall thickness of steel plastic and more 30 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Technical Data Measuring Range 20 110 microns 0 8 4 3 mils Accuracy 5 microns 0 2 mil Resolution 1 micron 0 05 mils Measurement Time 2 5 seconds Measurement Distance to Powder 18 mm 0 75 inch Measurement Area 2mm 0 08 inch Body Size 137 x 61 x 28 mm 5 4 x 2 4 x 1 1 in Probe Size 222 x 50 mm 8 75 x 2 0 in Body Weight without batteries 140 g 4 9 oz Probe Weight without batteries 2720 9 6 oz Temperature Range 32 to 20 F 0 to 50 C Conforms to ASTM D7378 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Ru
12. d the and buttons simultaneously 16 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Display appears only if a batch is currently open The following user selectable display options are available Chart A real time chart Notes Instructions of batch readings descriptions x y Chart for or notes Single Layer Application see Annotate pg 16 PC A Cal 1 Yellow Panel 12 6 12 FS cd Bt 12 IB B5 soll Moumils cola houmils Image Batch image None Default screen PC Cal 1 shows statistics B5 12 ea H 2 thouinils Suee When a batch is open press Up to scroll through the above display options PosiSoft net pg 19 and PosiSoft Mobile pg 20 are used to insert an Image and Notes into a batch Remove the last reading from the current open batch by pressing e Calibration adjustments cannot be made if any measurements were taken with that setting and stored into a batch Each batch can contain a maximum of 10 000 readings 17 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Batch Summaries Displays a summary of all stored batches age including the name probe type number Batch Probe of readings and type neme Type B4 SPG B3 F In the following example Batch 3 B3 indicates an F 6000 coating thickness probe was used to record a total of
13. e 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 ZN To retain all user settings and stored memory readings only replace the batteries after the Gage has powered down Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Changing Probe Batteries Use only AA alkaline batteries 3 in the probe Nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries will work but the probe battery state indicator icon may appear to have weak batteries IT 11 The gage will turn off automatically when batteries are very low preceded by a low battery warning on the display If batteries are very low the gage may startup but then turn off quickly 28 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com Additional Accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack 4 AAA eneloop batteries The PosiTector body can operate on rechargeable batteries and DeFelsko recommends the use of eneloop NiMH 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 ene
14. ed powder with the PosiTector PC Cure the powder Measure cured thickness with a magnetic or eddy current coating thickness gage such as the PosiTector 6000 6 Compare results IRUN A successful verification requires that the average of a series of measurements by both instruments be within their combined tolerances If not adjust the PosiTector PC using one of the methods described on page 9 For best accuracy perform a Zero at the beginning of every shift to compensate for temperature and humidity changes It is also required after a Reset pg 12 Zero Place the measuring end of the PC probe into the Powder Probe Fixture Select Zero from the Gage menu NOH The Zero process can take up to 30 seconds 9 Factory Calibration Symbol This symbol indicates the instrument is measuring with factory calibration settings It appears whenever a Reset pg 12 is performed or whenever a new calibration setting pg 11 is created It disappears whenever a calibration adjustment is made pg 10 or when a user calibration is loaded from cal memory pg 11 A probe Zero pg 8 does not change the status of the symbol 8 sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com Calibration and Adjustment The PosiTector PC probe is factory calibrated and performs an automatic self check each time it calculates a measurement For many powder measurement applications no further adjustment is nece
15. et 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 NOEN PDM is not required for WiFi enabled gages pg 25 PosiSoft net To enhance the operation of your Gage all PosiTector users have access to the features provided by PosiSoft net 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 WiFinetwork 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 lo
16. gin from any computer and most web enabled devices including smart phones MOH A PosiSoft net account is not required to Update pg 27 your PosiTector Simply download and install PosiSoft Desktop Manager at www defelsko com downloads 19 sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com PosiSoft 3 0 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 delimited text files NMO PosiSoft Software is available for use with DeFelsko s complete line of electronic instruments and is available for download at www defelsko com posisoft PosiSoft Mobile Is a Gage based software application featured in all PosiTector Advanced instruments serial numbers 730 000 PosiSoft Mobile allows users to e 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 kl PosiTector amp more smse 152pm PosiSoft Mobile can be accesse d from any WiFi Detected Devices on DeFelsko Local enabled device using a standard web browser Ideal for use with devices such as Windows
17. irst time 1 When selected the PosiTector body will display Ensure probe is turned on and in reset state before continuing see Probe RESET pg 27 2 Select Next The PosiTector body will search for available PC probes 3 Select the PC Probe to connect PC Probes are displayed by their serial numbers Probe Off Disconnects PC probe from PosiTector body and causes the PC probe to power off If a physically connected probe is attached the PosiTector will automatically recognize it Connect Allows PosiTector body to connect to or switch between wireless PC probes and physically connected probes PC probe must be turned on 26 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com Updates 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 19 or WiFi network pg 25 Ensure that stored measurements are backed up to a PC or PosiSoft net MARINEN The Gage may perform a Hard Reset pg 12 after completion of the update and ALL readings in memory would be erased Updates Sample Screen Currently installing 2 13 update 2 of 3 total em Progress bar NN DO NOT unplug the
18. known out of the box condition It performs the same function as a menu Reset with the addition of All calibration adjustments and Cal Memory are cleared and returned to the Gage s factory calibration settings Bluetooth Pairing info is cleared Menu settings are returned to the following Units microns White on Black OFF Backlight Normal Flip Display Normal Language English USB Drive ON Auto Sync OFF Battery Type Alkaline NMOH SH A probe Zero pg 8 must be performed after a Reset Date Time and stored WiFi settings are not affected by either Reset 12 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com 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 Flip Display This option causes the display to read upside down allowing for alternate positioning techniques White on Black Inverts the LCD display to white on a black background to provide better readability in some surroundings Backlight 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
19. ko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales aGlobalTestSupply com Menu Operation Gage functions are menu controlled To access the Menu power up the PC Probe and PosiTector body then press the center navigation button Below is a sample menu for a PosiTector PC Memory Statistics _ Connect Current selection is displayed with darkened backatounde T Some buttons have a tick box to their right to indicate current status An empty box indicates that feature is not active USB Drive Auto SYNC Updates Powder Probes Exit Navigation Button Up v To navigate use the Up and Down buttons to scroll and to SELECT Center p sje 1 Down oF The center button is purposely recessed to help eliminate unintentional power up Select Exit to exit from any menu When no probe is attached a limited menu will be displayed Connect probe for full menu 7 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com Verification of Accuracy Before first use on a new powder and periodically thereafter the user should perform an accuracy check This ensures the gage measures properly by comparing predicted thickness values with actual cured thickness values Zero the probe pg 8 Spray powder onto a flat smooth metal sample Measure the uncur
20. les 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 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com 31 sales GlobalTestSupply com Returning for Service Before returning the Gage for service 1 Install new or newly recharged batteries in the proper alignment as shown within battery compartment pg 28 2 Examine the probe screen for dirt or damage pg 4 3 Perform a Hard Reset pg 12 and a Zero pg 8 If you must return the Gage for service describe the problem fully and include measurement results if any Be sure to also include the probe your company name company contact telephone number and fax number or email address Website www defelsko com support Limited Warranty Sole Remedy 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 www defelsko com DeFelsko Corporation USA 2014 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 PosiTector and PosiSoft are trademarks of DeFelsko Corporation registered in the U S and i
21. loop 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 pg 2 This kit supplies several alternate power solutions for your battery operated PosiTector They allow the gage to operate continuously without the need for batteries 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 pg 18 USB Cable A USB Cable is provided with every PosiTector The USB cable can also be used for Accessing Stored Measurement Data pg 18 via the PosiTector USB Port or to a connect to a PC s built in USB port to act as a continuous power source Replacement USB cables are available Bluetooth Printer This lightweight printer receives data from all PosiTector gages via Bluetooth wireless technology It is battery operated and prints readings and statistical summaries 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 an
22. ly when the USB cable is disconnected then reconnected or when the Sync Now option is selected 21 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com 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 When checked any computer can view readings stored in memory by navigating a virtual drive labeled PosiTector using the included USB 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 readings and graphs can be viewed or copied using universal PC Mac web browsers or file explorers a Bre ty i _ Cfi L Bk 704171 indef C Effects C Grammar C CameraResearch E SpanishDict PosiTector Batch B1 B1 Information Probe Type Bi Summary Bi Readings 22 sales GlobalTestSupply com When your PosiTector is first connected to your Windows PC via a USB cable an enumer
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24. rage lower or higher to match the cured thickness values Select OK 9 Adjust the displayed 2nd point reading average lower or higher to match the cured thickness values Select OK w N 10 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com Cal Memory When measuring a specific part with a specific powder it is often convenient to be able to store any unique calibration adjustments made for that application Then if you return to that part the corresponding Cal setting can be conveniently and quickly restored A cal setting is any calibration adjustment The PosiTector PC always displays the current calibration setting ex Cal 3 in the upper right corner of the display The setting called Cal 1 has unique features It can be adjusted but never deleted and is always made active with factory settings after a Reset pg 12 Creates a new calibration setting using the next available number Maximum of 10 By default these new Cal settings are initially created with the Gage s factory settings This is indicated with the 0 icon which appears at the bottom of the display A warning message will prevent the creation of a new Cal Memory if a batch is open and has readings Delete the batch first pg 16 Loads an existing cal setting Use the Up or Down buttons to scroll until the desired setting appears
25. rement by pressing the button Press to clear statistics Clear Clears all on screen Statistics 14 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com Memory Management The PosiTector PC 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 Memory stores 100 000 readings in up to 1 000 batches New Batch closes any currently opened batch and creates a new batch name using the lowest available number The ml icon appears New batch names are date stamped when created Scroll through Create a new batch display modes Delete last reading Restore brightness Access the Menu after dimming New Batch Closes any 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 batches are date stamped when they are created Each reading is also data time stamped Soei VVhen a batch is open press to create a new batch current batch readings in cur
26. rent batch Mean average Standard Deviation Minimum measurement Maximum measurement Last reading Remove the last reading from the current open batch by pressing s If memory is ON continuous measurements can be taken and stored in memory 15 sales aGlobalTestSupply com 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 Delete Removes a batch completely from memory The name is deleted and 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 Create meaningful batch names and enter notes directly on the Gage using a PosiTector familiar onscreen QWERTY Annotate keyboard Use the Gage s navigation Batch Name 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 18 NOH Annotations can also be created using PosiSoft net pg 19 or PosiSoft Mobile pg 20 Sends a statistical summary and individual measurements to the optional Bluetooth wireless printer see pg 24 AOH To cancel printing press and hol
27. rks 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 Typical Display Probe Predicted Connected Cured Thickness Battery Icon thou mils Unit of Measurement 2 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com PosiTector Body USB Port PosiTector LCD Display wap eee ee go Probe Connector v Cover Probes The PosiTector body accepts a number of probe types including magnetic eddy current and ultrasonic coating thickness surface profile environmental and ultrasonic wall thickness probes For the latest information on probe interchangeability see www defelsko com probes PosiTector go Fara 3 o DeFeisi p eFelsko TL 200 lt r i a A p 3 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Onlineat www GlobalTestSupply com Wireless Powder Checker probes The PosiTector PC wireless probe connects to all Advanced PosiTector bodies See Powder Probes pg 26 for connection details Physically connected PosiTector probes To disconnect a probe from a PosiTector body slide the plastic probe connector horizontally in the direction of the arrow away from the PosiTector body Reverse these steps to attach a new probe The PosiTector
28. ssary Simply Zero at the beginning of each shift then measure Sometimes gage measurement calculations can be influenced by the composition of the coating powder A calibration adjustment improves accuracy in these circumstances Adjustment or Calibration Adjustment is the act of aligning the gage s predictions to match those of a known cured sample Begin by performing a Verification of Accuracy pg 8 to determine if there is a need for an adjustment If the average of several thickness results is outside the combined tolerances of the two measuring instruments PosiTector PC and dry film thickness instrument then two adjustment techniques are available to correct the variance see Adjustment Techniques pg 9 User adjustments are stored in the current Cal setting It may be desirable to open a new Cal setting first see Cal Memory pg 11 Adjustment Techniques To ensure the gage is working properly the user should periodically perform an accuracy check by comparing predicted thickness values with actual cured thickness values pg 8 If the average of a series of measurements by both instruments PosiTector PC and dry film thickness instrument is not within combined tolerances the PosiTector PC can be adjusted using one of two methods 1 1 Pt Adjust The first and most common choice 2 2 Pt Adjust If a 1 Pt Adjust does not improve accuracy See Cal Settings menu pg 10 for more details 9 sales GlobalTestS
29. then press A warning message will prevent the opening of a stored Cal setting if a batch is open and has readings Create a new batch first or open a batch containing no readings pg 15 Removes a cal setting completely from the list That Cal number can be reused later with the New command A setting cannot be deleted if readings have been stored into a batch using that calibration setting Delete all readings in that batch first pg 16 Although Cal 1 cannot be deleted the Delete function will return it to factory settings View stored Calibration Settings 11 sales GlobalTestSupply com Cal Lock When selected the a icon will appear and all calibration settings are locked to prevent further user adjustments Uncheck to make further adjustments Cal Reset Clears the calibration adjustments for the open Cal setting The factory calibration 9 icon will appear on the display Setup Menu Reset soft reset restores factory settings and returns the Gage to a known condition The following occurs All batches stored measurements images and batch names are erased Menu settings are returned to the following Memory OFF Bluetooth OFF Cal Lock OFF Statistics OFF WiFi OFF Display None 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 O appears This returns the Gage to a
30. tions 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 readings to the paired Bluetooth Device as they are taken Readings can be streamed as they are taken to the optional Bluetooth wireless printer pg 24 or third party computer software Bluetooth Wireless Printer PosiTector Advanced models can output to the optional battery powered Bluetooth wireless printer one of two ways e Stream individual readings as they are taken Print stored batch readings and summaries Begin by entering the Connect gt Bluetooth menu Turn Bluetooth ON and Pai the PosiTector to the printer See www defelsko com bluetooth Streaming In the Connect gt Bluetooth menu select the Stream tick box All readings will now be simultaneously displayed on the LCD and sent to the printer Printing In the Memory menu select Print 24 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales GlobalTestSupply com Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com O 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 On Off Turns WiFi functionality On When selected the icon will appear on the display To deactivate WiFi select Off
31. trn cess caictauadeaciadmeniconasseegudectencneencaus 21 Auto Sync n nannnnnnnnesennesennnsnnnnnenrnnrnnnnnsnrresnneene 21 USB De ciracas aa 22 Pee 24 Bluetooth Wireless Printer rrrnnrnnnnrnnnnnnnr 24 VI ee 25 Powder Probes rrnarnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnenn 26 EN EEE 26 Change Order rrnrannnrnvnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnne 26 Add New re 26 Probe Of EN banteacboaion 26 OVS GU EEE 26 VTA See een Me eee eee Ren ey ee P Probe RESET Lee 27 Temperature EE Se caedcatesdeneterenclceces 28 PosiTector Body Power Supply Battery Indicator 28 Change Probe Batteries rrrnrrrnrnnnrrrrnnnrrnrnnnnen 28 Additional Accessories ccccceceeeceeeeeeeeaeeeees 29 Technical Data og cacrsiduictreneamceneteeenewongeraantasnacereusseen 31 Returning For Service cccccsssceccseeeeeceeeeeeseees 32 ETE EEE NE 32 Quality DeFelsko Products Online at www GlobalTestSupply com sales aGlobalTestSupply com Introduction The PosiTector PC Powder Checker is a hand held non contact Coating Thickness Gage that uses an airborne high frequency ultrasound to analyze coating powder applied to rigid substrates to calculate and display a predicted cured thickness The Gage consists of an Advanced body and a Powder Checker PC probe that communicate with each other via wireless technology They must stay within 10 meters 30 feet of each other while measuring A rubber holster with belt loop allows the Posi
32. ts the distance to the target It rises and falls to indicate distance from the probe tip to the surface of the powder Distance Target Bar The optimum distance for measurement is 18 mm 3 4 inch between the tip of the probe and the surface of the applied powder During measurement keep the Distance Paddle close to the Distance Target Bar Amplitude Indicator Strength of the ultrasonic echo A high position indicates good probe orientation relative to perpendicular The bar will generally reach higher positions when measuring thin powder and when the probe is at a 90 degree angle to the powder surface Maximum Amplitude Dot Marks the highest position the Amplitude Indicator reached during the current measurement attempt Predicted Cured Thickness Result When a valid measurement is calculated the PosiTector body BEEPS twice and the predicted cured measurement result is displayed on both the PC probe and PosiTector body Continuing to hold the probe button will result in additional samples being collected There are 4 types of displayed measurement results 43 Predicted thickness result 0 The collected samples have resulted in a good reading but the resultant predicted cured thickness is less than the minimum range The collected samples have resulted in a good reading but the resultant predicted cured thickness is greater than the maximum range An indeterminate or invalid reading 6 Quality DeFels
33. upply com Cal Settings Menu 1 Spray approximately 75 microns 3 mils of powder onto a flat smooth metal sample Select 1 Pt Adjust then select Measure Take at least 3 uncured powder measurements with the PosiTector PC Results will be stored in the gage 4 Select OK 5 Cure the powder KA Gage may be powered off It will retain the cal measurements during a power cycle 6 Measure cured thickness with a magnetic or eddy current coating thickness gage Record the results 7 Select 1 Pt Adjust then select Adjust 8 Adjust the displayed reading average lower or higher to match the cured thickness value Select OK 2 Pt Adjust 1 Spray powder onto 2 flat smooth metal samples Place approximately 40 microns 1 5 mils on one and 75 microns 3 mils on the other 2 Select 2 Pt Adjust then select Measure 3 Take at least 3 uncured powder measurements on the thin powder panel with the PosiTector PC Results will be stored in the gage Select OK 4 Take at least 3 uncured powder measurements on the thick powder panel with the PosiTector PC Results will be stored in the gage Select OK 5 Cure the powder on both panels QA Cage may be powered off It will retain the cal measurements during a power cycle 6 Measure cured thickness on both panels with a magnetic or eddy current coating thickness gage Record the results 7 Select 2 Pt Adjust then select Adjust 8 Adjust the displayed 1st point reading ave

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