Elcometer 456 User Manual
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4. Figure 16 DELETE screen LAST READING Deletes last reading either in immediate mode or in batch mode Gauge displays ARE YOU SURE Figure 17 ARE YOU SURE Figure 17 Delete last reading confirmation screen Press NO softkey to include reading in statistical summary or YES softkey to delete reading 20 If there is no reading to delete gauge displays LAST READING NOT AVAILABLE Figure 18 LRST RERDING NOT AVAILABLE Figure 18 Delete last reading not available screen SINGLE BATCH Deletes the batch data The gauge displays the current batch or the last batch used Figure 19 SINGLE BATCH Figure 19 SINGLE BATCH screen Use the Right Left softkeys to locate the batch to be deleted At either end of the list of batches the gauge beeps Press OK when the batch to be deleted is displayed Gauge displays ARE YOU SURE Press NO softkey to leave data unchanged or YES softkey to delete the batch If there is no data stored in the memory the gauge displays NOT AVAILABLE DATA MEMORY EMPTY Figure 20 SINGLE BHTCH NOT AVAILABLE DRTR MEMORY Figure 20 Memory empty screen ALL BATCHES Deletes all batches Gauge displays ARE YOU SURE Press NO softkey to leave data unchanged or YES softkey to delete all the batches 21 4 4 3 CAL METHOD Allows selection of calibration method from list of options see Calibration method on page 25 for more details 4 4 4 SETUP
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6. Open existing batch Languages Review batches Auto switch off Set limits Opening screen Free memory Oooo ooooo ABOUT Gauge information Probe information Contact Help RESET Factory cal Intl gauge US gauge 18 STATISTICS Softkey enabled Select stats Display DATA Softkey enabled Show date stamp Deleted reading CLOCK ALARM Set clock date Set alarm Set date format OUTPUT Baud rate RS232 bit image RS232 plain text Infra red printer a a a SELECT STATS No of readings Mean Std deviation Coef of variat n Highest reading Lowest reading DELETED READING Tag Delete a SET CLOCK DATE Time date Display when off Display SET ALARM Alarm on Set time DATE FORMAT DD MM YYYY MM DD YYYY 19 The following features are added to the MENU when EXTENDED MENU is active 4 4 1 PRINT OUTPUT Outputs data to a printer or to a PC A single batch of readings all batches of readings or the current statistical summary can be output via the infrared interface or the RS232 interface To use this function first setup using MENU SETUP OUTPUT see OUTPUT on 23 If no printers have been setup PRINT OUTPUT will display a NOT AVAILABLE message 4 4 2 DELETE Deletes last reading only a single batch of readings or all batches of readings Figure 16 DELETE MLRST READING SINGLE BHTCH RLL BRTCHES BACK SEL
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8. AUTO SWITCH OFF Changes delay before gauge switches off when displaying Reading Screen Minimum 1 minute Maximum 10 minutes Default 1 minute Auto switch off may be disabled by selecting off In this case switch off using On Off key OPENING SCREEN Disables the opening welcome screens so that the gauge switches on to display the reading screen If a personalised welcome screen has been downloaded into the gauge see page 50 Opening Screen must be activated to display this screen c When RS232 Plain Text is selected the following languages will be output as English Chinese Greek Hebrew Japanese Korean Russian Lithuanian Farsi 24 5 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT Calibration adjustment is the process of setting the gauge to known values of thickness to ensure accuracy on different substrate types shapes and surface finishes Note When using an FNF probe it must be calibrated in both the ferrous mode and in the non ferrous mode to ensure accuracy of reading 5 1 Calibration method The calibration of the gauge can be adjusted MENU CAL METHOD using several different methods described in National and International Standards The calibration adjustment method chosen is dependant on the condition of the substrate to be measured and is indicated on the screen by a symbol Figure 25 CAL METHOD CAL METHOD SMOOTH ePOINT ROLIGH SPECIRL SUB PJ SWEDISH ZERO OFFSET AUSTRALIAN SET O
9. Calibrating High Temperature PINIP Probes Special thickness standards are supplied with F1 2 High Temperature PINIP Probes see 49 These thickness standards should be used in place of the calibration standard in Step 1 of Calibration adjustment procedure on page 28 1 Place appropriate thickness standard over end of PINIP probe 2 Press CAL softkey Place probe on hot surface and take a reading 4 Lift probe and then replace on hot surface to take second reading 5 Repeat as necessary until reading is stable 6 Press SET to accept value 7 Remove thickness standard from end of PINIP probe 8 Proceed with Step 2 see page 30 d The temperature of the surface used for calibration should be equal to the temperature of the substrate being measured 33 6 STATISTICS The Elcometer 456 Top has a Statistics feature STATS which calculates and displays a statistical analysis of readings as they are taken The statistical calculations are also applied to the readings stored within a single batch in memory When EXTENDED MENU is active MENU EXTENDED MENU SEL press STATS softkey to access STATS MENU Figure 37 5 SELECT STRTS Figure 37 Stats menu The statistical values available are Number of Readings Mean X Standard Deviation Coefficient of Variation 7 Highest Reading gt Lowest Reading lt See Select stats on
10. Swedish calibration method 26 Switching on off 9 Automatically 9 24 T Temperature Effect on measurement speed 53 High measuring of 49 Operating 53 Probes maximum 53 Test certificates 55 Test readings 31 Testing calibration of gauge 31 Tick box 15 Transferring data to computer 45 U Units Automatic setting of 23 Manual setting of 23 Up Down 15 US gauge settings 17 w Weight 53 Welcome screen Creating 50 Disabling 24 2 58 Zero offset calibration method 25 73 74
11. 1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is a handheld gauge for fast and accurate measurement of the thickness of coatings on metal substrates The gauge is available in three versions Basic Standard and Top This manual describes the operation of the Elcometer 456 Top All versions of the gauge feature an easy to use menu driven graphical interface which guides the user through tasks such as gauge configuration and calibration adjustment Figure 1 Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge The gauge is available either with a built in integral probe or as a separate probe version A wide range of probes is available to suit requirements see page 47 Separate probes may be standard miniature or Plug in Integral Probes PINIP and must be ordered separately 1 1 Features A range of smooth and rough surface calibration adjustments Menu driven backlit graphical user interface Interchangeable probes separate versions only Statistics Infrared interface RS232 interface High low limits Memory of up to 50 000 readings in up to 999 batches Clock alarm Date and time stamping 1 2 Standards The Elcometer 456 can be used in accordance with the ollowing National and International Standards Ferrous F Non Ferrous NF BS 5411 11 BS 5411 3 BS 3900 C5 BS 3900 C5 ISO 2178 BS 5599 ISO 2808 ISO 2360 BS EN ISO 1461 ISO 2808
12. 36 and Statistics terminology on page 52 6 1 ENLARGE STATS Displays the chosen statistical values as double height characters The example screens Figure 38 appear when all the statistical values are selected The 34 Up Down softkeys can be used to move through the list OK softkey returns to the Reading Screen V 22 0 gt 75 7 lt 43 1 Figure 38 Enlarged statistics 6 2 STATS ON LCD Activates the presentation of the chosen statistical values on the reading screen If STATS ON LCD is activated while CLOCK ON LCD is active the STATS are displayed and the CLOCK is not displayed Combined statistics symbol CAL DATA STATS MENU Figure 39 Reading screen with all statistics 6 3 DISPLAY Only applies when using dual function probes Allows selection of the types of readings used in the statistical calculation when a dual function probe is connected Probe Options FNF F Nor F and N combined F12 F1 F2 or F1 and F2 combined 6 4 CLEAR STATS Resets to zero all statistical values selected in STATS MENU DISPLAY e When readings are combined a symbol will be displayed on the Reading Screen Figure 39 35 6 5 SELECT STATS Allows the user to chose which statistical values are displayed The default condition is all values Figure 40 Figure 40 Select stats menu Use Up Down softkeys to move cursor and SEL softkey to select or deselect the statistical values 36 7 B
13. 4 Press SET softkey to accept this value The gauge will display the option to test the calibration of the gauge TEST RERDINGS Figure 33 TEST READINGS screen 5 Either press NO softkey to complete the calibration adjustment procedure and return the gauge to the reading screen or proceed to take test readings see Taking test readings on page 31 Taking test readings Press YES softkey see previous section to take test readings This allows the calibration of the gauge to be tested without adding readings to data memory or contributing to the statistical calculations Figure 34 TEST READINGS screen CAL softkey returns the gauge to Step 1 of the calibration adjustment procedure OK softkey completes the calibration adjustment procedure and returns the gauge to the reading screen 31 Other calibration methods For the 2 POINT ROUGH and SPECIAL SUBSTRATE calibration methods Step 2 requires readings to be taken ona thin standard value instead of on an uncoated base CRLIBRRTION STEP 2 PLRCE PROBE ON TH TD OR PRESS NEXT NEXT Figure 35 Step 2 On thin standard Repeating the reading will display the average This is particularly useful for rough surfaces as it allows variations in the surface to be accounted for in the calibration adjustment therefore improving the accuracy of the gauge First reading Second reading Figure 36 Step 2 Calibration adjustment on thin standard 32
14. Inspection management software Mechanical coatings thickness gauges Appearance testers Adhesion testers For further information contact Elcometer your local Elcometer supplier or visit www elcometer com 17 FITTING THE WRIST HARNESS 1 Pass harness round pin 2 Pass harness through loop 3 Pull tight 58 penseeui eq oj sseuyolui eui pejeJqijeo UBYM enjeA J9 07 4e y si JOASYOIUM e siu 01 0 siu 0 66 2 0 Itu 0 1070 Q Ly 40 EF 01 1 situ 01 Iu 0 009 oj 00 0 ENN wr 6 66 0 0 wr url G ZF 10 01 1 009 0 wr 009 Siu 00 nwu 6 66 0 u 0 po 5 O ZF Jo HEF 0 96 3 situ 009 WW 2 OL 66 ww 0 Qt 90 0 10 EF 0 9613 ww ww 0 4 002 9 OG nwu Siu 66v 0 Lo LF 40 EF 01 96 L3 002 0 ZN Q S 0 0 0 24 Z 4 66 0 ww 0 Qt 20 05 10 WEF 0 961 Q g 0 ww 0 Zd 09 0 0 VIN LN 66v 0 L0 O OF 10 EF 01 YL F 09 L4N4 006 wri 00 epou 13 Z 14 wr 6 66 0 0 url g z 10 01 1 wr 006 oj wr 0 E uonnjosey pAoeinsoy ejeos 39NVNW3NHO33d LNAWAYNSVAW 3
15. Used to select change or activate gauge features STATISTICS Activates statistics feature Stats softkey on off Select stats see Select stats on page 36 Display see Display on page 35 DATA Activates DATA softkey SHOW DATE STAMP option and selects the DELETED READING menu Figure 21 DRTR MSOFTKEY ENABLED 4 HOW DATE STAMP DELETED READING BACK Figure 21 DATA menu screen SOFTKEY ENABLED allows DATA softkey to be turned off when EXTENDED MENU is active SHOW DATE STAMP toggles date stamp on or off in Review Batches see Review batches on page 42 DELETED READING screen Figure 22 allows readings to be tagged or deleted DELETED READING DELETE BACK Figure 22 DELETED READING screen TAG readings still appear in the batch with a tag deleted symbol S but they are not included in statistical calculations DELETE readings are permanently deleted 22 PROBE Only for dual function probes FNF and F1 2 Changes probe mode FNF probes select from Automatic F or N F1 2 probes select from F1 or F2 UNITS Units are automatically set by the probe type however the user can manually override the automatic setting Select from um mm mil thou or inch CLOCK ALARM Allows setting of time date and alarm functions and setting of the date format DD MM YY or MM DD YY Figure 23 SET Al SET DATE FORMAT BACK SEL Figure 23 CLOCK ALARM screen Ti
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17. 47 F12 High Temperature PINIP 49 Substrate selection modes 23 F1 2 overview 49 Fitting of 7 FNF Ferrous Non ferrous Substrate selection modes 23 47 What used for 47 Maximum temperature 53 N Non ferrous What used for 47 59 PINIP What used for 47 Replacement of 51 Wear of 51 Which one to use 48 Q Quick start 5 R Reading screen 10 Typical 14 Reading taking 13 Resetting the gauge 17 Rough calibration method 25 RS232 interface 12 S Scale selection F1 F2 23 Screen Welcome information 10 72 Screen symbols Battery condition 6 Definition of 17 Screen symbols explanation of 17 Set offset 26 Setting up the gauge 22 Shims 27 Ordering 55 Simple menu Turning on off 16 Smooth calibration method 25 Softkey BACK 15 CAL 14 31 Flashing 14 Procedure 28 DATA COLLECTION METHOD 39 ESC 29 MENU 14 OK 31 SEL 15 SET 30 31 TEST 29 UP DOWN 15 ZERO 31 Softkeys DATA 37 Software 45 Special sub calibration method 25 SS 18 41 60 26 SSPC calibration method 26 55 2 26 55 2 4 Standard deviation 52 Standards 4 AS 3894 26 Coated thickness 56 ISO 19840 26 SS 18 41 60 26 SSPC PA2 26 Statistics Activating 22 Choice of 36 Wrist harness fitting of Clearing 35 Displaying on screen 35 Dual function probes 35 Increasing size on display 34 Overview 34 Terminology 52 Substrate selection Automatic 23 47 Manual 23 47 Substrate thickness Minimum 53
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19. is to remain unused for a long period of time This will prevent damage to the gauge in the event of malfunction of the batteries 12 MAINTENANCE You own one of the finest hand held coating thickness gauges in the world If looked after it will last a lifetime The gauge does not contain any user serviceable components In the unlikely event of a fault the gauge should be returned to your local Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer Contact details are stored in the gauge MENU ABOUT CONTACT Worldwide sales elcometer com Or USA Canada inc elcometer com Note Probes will eventually wear Probe life will depend on the number of measurements taken and how abrasive the coating is Probe life can be prolonged by careful positioning of the probe on the surface Replacement separate and PINIP probes can be fitted by the user without the need to return the gauge for service Gauges with an integral probe have to be returned for re programming or replacement if the probe becomes worn or damaged 51 13 STATISTICS TERMINOLOGY Term COEF OF VARIAT N Vi HIGHEST READING gt LOWEST READING NO OF READINGS n STD DEVIATION 52 Meaning Coefficient of Variation The standard deviation divided by the mean for a group of readings expressed as a percentage The value of the maximum thickness in a group of readings The value of the minimum thickness in a group of readings The aver
20. pin connector on the other end of the data transfer cable into the RS232 connector on the side of the gauge see Interfaces on page 12 3 Switch on the gauge and ensure that the Reading Screen is displayed 8 5 Setting up the software 1 Start the communications software EDTS EDCS EDCS 2 Select gauge type 456 8 6 Transferring data Follow the on screen instructions 46 9 PROBES An extensive range of probes is available for the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Probes for ferrous F non ferrous N and dual ferrous non ferrous FNF operation are available as either integral built in or separate options Separate probes are fully interchangeable and are available in standard PINIP and miniature formats PINIP format Plug In Integral Probe is an integral style probe which plugs in to a separate gauge This provides all the benefits of an integral gauge and the flexibility of a separate gauge in a single unit Miniature separate probes permit measurements where Space is restricted 9 1 Ferrous F probes F probes measure the thickness of non magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates They can be used on paint plastic galvanising enamel powder paint hard chrome and other coatings such as electro less nickel applied to steel or iron 9 2 Non ferrous N probes N probes measure the thickness of non magnetic coatings on non magnetic metals They can be used on anodising paint plas
21. 55g 5 502 batteries Integral Probe 130g 4 60z Dimensions 130 mm x 70 mm x 35 mm 5 12 x 2 76 x 1 38 Gauge 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 120 F operating Operation outside these limits depends temperature upon climatic conditions Case High impact ABS 53 14 5 Power supply Internal batteries 2 x LRO3 AAA alkaline dry batteries or rechargeable equivalents Battery life 30 hours to 40 hours continuous use with alkaline dry batteries 15 000 to 20 000 readings at an average of 8 readings per minute Battery life is reduced by one third when using the backlight 14 6 Packaging The gauge is packed in cardboard and plastic packaging Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner Consult your Local Environmental Authority for further guidance j Alkaline batteries must be disposed of carefully to avoid environmental contamination Please consult your local environmental authority for information on disposal in your region Do not dispose of any batteries in fire k Rechargeable batteries can be used if they are charged outside the gauge Battery life is reduced to approximately 25 of dry battery life when using rechargeable batteries Follow the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer when charging and disposing of rechargeable batteries 54 15 ACCESSORIES The Elcometer 456 is complete with all the items required to get started and take mea
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23. ATCHING The Elcometer 456 operates in one of two modes immediate or batch Immediate mode The gauge takes readings and calculates statistics but does not store any readings in memory Figure 41 all Fe ym CAL DATA STATS MENU Figure 41 Reading screen Immediate mode Batch mode The gauge takes readings and calculates statistics and stores readings in memory Figure 42 The gauge stores readings in one of up to 999 separate batches Batch mode batching allows reading data to be collected in groups to allow easier analysis of large structures or complex assemblies all Fe ym ft E Phats menu Figure 42 Reading screen Batch mode The Elcometer 456 Top has memory capacity for up to 50 000 readings in up to 999 batches Batching is configured using the DATA MENU To access the DATA MENU Figure 43 press the DATA softkey this softkey is only displayed with EXTENDED MENU on DRTR MENU EXIT BATCHING OPEN NEW BATCH OPEN EXISTING BATCH REVIEW BATCHES SET LIMITS FREE MEMORY BACK SEL Figure 43 DATA MENU screen 37 7 1 EXIT BATCHING This option returns the gauge to immediate mode and no further readings are stored in memory The gauge returns to the Reading Screen 7 2 OPEN NEW BATCH This option opens creates a new batch using the next available batch number To create a batch with new calibration settings use OPEN NEW BATCH in immediate mode see 7 2 1 T
24. DIN 50981 DIN 50984 ASTM B 499 ASTM D 1400 ASTM D1186 ASTM B 244 ISO 19840 SSPC PA2 2004 1 3 What this box contains Elcometer 456 Gauge with integral probe or Elcometer 456 Gauge and separate probe probe must be ordered separately Calibration foils Gauge carrying pouch Wrist harness Batteries CD containing data collection software PC connection cable Operating instructions 1 4 Conventions in these instructions The Elcometer 456 is controlled using a simple menu structure which helps you get the most from your gauge see page 18 As an example the LANGUAGES option which is in SETUP from the MAIN MENU would be shown in these instructions as MENU SETUP LANGUAGES These instructions include images of Elcometer 456 screens with units set to microns Similar screens will be seen when the gauge is set to other units such as mils or inches 1 5 Quick start To quickly configure the gauge and start taking readings 1 Fit batteries see page 6 2 Fit probe separate versions only see page 7 3 Switch on see page 9 4 Select language see page 11 5 Try taking a reading see page 13 6 Adjust calibration see page 25 The gauge is now configured and ready to use To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 4562 please take some time to read these Operating Instructions Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have any questions 5 2 G
25. ENDED MENU ABOUT RESET BACK SEL Figure 13 Main menu extended menu off 4 3 1 BACKLIGHT Switches backlight on and off Toggle tick box to activate deactivate With BACKLIGHT activated the display is illuminated for approximately 5 seconds when a reading is taken or a key pressed Note The battery life is reduced by about one third when the backlight is activated 4 3 2 CALIBATION LOCKED Protects against inadvertent calibration adjustment Toggle tick box to activate deactivate If CAL softkey is pressed while CALIBRATION LOCKED is activated the gauge displays CALIBRATION LOCKED USE MENU TO UNLOCK The message disappears after 3 seconds 4 3 3 Extended MENU Provides access to additional features Toggle tick box to activate deactivate See Main MENU Extended menu on on page 18 4 3 4 ABOUT Provides information on Gauge Probe Contact information and Help Figure 14 GAUGE INFORMATION Elcometer 456 model software versions etc PROBE INFORMATION Probe type range etc CONTACT Details of Elcometer offices worldwide and if programmed the contact details for the Supplier or Local Distributor 16 HELP Explains symbols used on Elcometer 456 display screens Figure 14 About menu 4 3 5 RESET Selects Factory Calibration or Gauge resets The RESET menu option Figure 15 allows one of three gauge resets to be selected FACTORY CAL Returns gauge to calibration settings created at t
26. ET OFFSET SPECIAL SUB SSPC SWEDISH ZERO OFFSET Clock and alarm Cloning a batch ARAARA 57 27 27 27 28 25 27 16 25 27 28 32 32 29 32 55 25 26 26 25 26 25 26 26 25 23 38 Coated thickness standards 28 Spares 56 69 Coatings On galvanised steel On metallised steel Coefficient of Variation Computer Connection cable 49 49 52 57 Computer transferring data to 45 Copying a batch D Data collection method Counted average Normal Data transfer Data activating Date stamp Delete all batches Delete last reading Delete single batch Deleting readings Permanent or tagged Dimensions DIN 50981 DIN 50984 E EDCS EDCS EDTS Excel Link Elcometer 456 Features Overview Error messages ESC Extended menu Contents F Factory calibration FNF Foils Ordering 70 38 39 40 40 45 22 22 21 20 21 22 53 45 45 45 67 29 20 17 47 27 55 G Galvanised steel 49 Gauge information 16 H High temperature 49 Highest reading 52 l Immediate mode 37 Infrared interface 12 Effect on measurement speed 53 Interface 12 Infrared 12 RS232 12 International gauge settings 17 ISO 19840 4 26 ISO 2178 4 ISO 2360 4 ISO 2808 4 ISO calibration method 26 K Keypad 8 L Language selecting 11 Limits Setting 43 Lowest reading 52 M Maintenance 51 Mean 52 Measurement speed 53 Memory Amount available 44 Menu items 2 POIN
27. ETTING STARTED 2 1 Fitting the batteries 1 Open battery compartment cover press down in direction of arrow using thumb nail 2 Insert 2 x LRO3 AAA alkaline dry batteries taking care to ensure correct battery polarity Figure 2 3 Close battery compartment cover Rechargeable batteries can be used but they will only have 25 to 30 of the life of alkaline batteries f f 3 Figure 2 Fitting batteries ensure correct battery polarity 2 2 Battery condition Symbol Battery condition action required f 100 66 to 100 33 to 66 replacement recommended 16 to 33 replacement required lt 16 gauge beeps every 10 seconds 5 symbol flashes immediate replacement nid required 5 loud beeps gauge switches off LI automatically 2 3 Fitting probes separate versions only To ensure correct transfer of data from the probe and detection of the new probe the gauge must be switched off when Separate probes are fitted A probe must be calibrated once it has been fitted see Calibration adjustment on page 25 2 3 1 To fit the probe Align connector keyway and push in direction shown The connector locks automatically Note The design of the probe connector allows some movement between the probe and the gauge This is intentional and does not affect measurement performance 2 3 2 To release the probe Grasp knurled secti
28. Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Top Models Operating Instructions E These instructions apply to the following Elcometer 456 models Ferrous F Non Ferrous NF Dual Ferrous Non Ferrous FNF Equipment described in these instructions is covered by the following Patents FNF UK Patent No GB2306009B FNF US Patent No 5886522 F1 2 UK Patent No 2367135B F1 2 US Patent No US 6 762 603 F1 2 German Patent Pending This product meets the emc directive 89 336 EEC amended 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC elcometer and e are registered trademarks of Elcometer Instruments Ltd All other trademarks acknowledged Copyright Elcometer Instruments Ltd 2004 2005 All rights reserved No part of this Document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or otherwise or translated into any language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Elcometer Instruments Ltd Doc No TMA 0304 Issue 02 Text with Cover No 18614 CONTENTS Section Page 1 About your gauge eee 3 1 1 Features 1 2 Standards 1 3 Whatthis box contains 5 1 4 Conventions in these instructions 5 Th Quickstait los Leva 5 2 Getting started eene 2 1 Fitting the batteries 2 2 Battery
29. FFSET BACK Figure 25 CAL METHOD screen SMOOTH Smooth surface calibration where the gauge is set to zero on the uncoated surface and a known thickness above the expected thickness of the coating 2POINT Calibration on a thin value and a thick value either side of the expected thickness This enhances the accuracy of the gauge over the thickness range defined by the two values ROUGH A calibration method similar to 2 Point This enhances the accuracy of the gauge over the thickness range defined by the two values SPECIAL SUB This method uses the 2 Point calibration for unusual substrate materials such as cast iron certain types of stainless steel high carbon steel special aluminium alloys etc ZERO OFFSET This is the method described in ISO 19840 for coatings on steel surfaces roughened by 25 blast cleaning The calibration uses the smooth surface technique and a correction value zero offset is applied to each reading to account for the effect of the roughened surface the value depends on the surface profile see Table 1 SET OFFSET This screen sets and changes the offset for different surface roughness This value is used only with the Zero Offset calibration method Table 1 Correction values as detailed in ISO 19840 Profile according Correction Value to ISO 8503 1 um Zero Offset Fine 10 Medium 25 Coarse 40 5 2 Preset calibration methods The gauge also
30. METHOD BACK fe SEL Softkey functions Figure 12 Typical Elcometer 456 menu Some screens allow the status of a feature to be changed e g on to off or select or deselect etc A tick box Q indicates this type of feature A tick against a menu item indicates the function is activated or selected SEL softkey selects the option displayed and in some cases toggles the status of a tick box off on Up Down softkeys 4 move the cursor to the menu item required The menus scroll up down and a line across the screen indicates the start and end of the menu BACK softkey returns the gauge to a previous screen Holding this softkey down will rapidly exit from any menu and return to the reading screen 4 2 1 Simple and extended menus The Elcometer 456 Top Gauge has two menu structures Extended menu off simple menu mode The gauge is shipped from the Elcometer factory with EXTENDED MENU turned off In this simple menu mode the gauge can be calibrated and used to take measurements This is the ideal setting for users who do not require access to advanced features of the gauge Extended menu on extended menu mode Additional items are automatically added to the MENU and the STATS softkey and DATA softkey are activated These give access to more advanced functions such as statistics batching calibration method print output setup etc 15 4 3 Main MENU Extended menu off MENU BACKLIGHT CALIBRATION LOCKED EXTENDED T
31. PC connection cable Elcometer supplies three types of data transfer software Elcometer Data Transfer Software EDTS Excel Link Elcometer Data Collection Software EDCS Elcometer Data Collection Software EDCS The Elcometer 456 Top gauge is supplied with a CD containing EDTS Excel Link EDCS and a demonstration version of EDCS This software can also be downloaded from the Elcometer website www elcometer com 8 1 EDTS Excel Link EDTS Excel Link allows the user to transfer data from the memory of the gauge into Microsoft Excel The data can then be processed in software such as Word or Excel 8 2 EDCS and EDCS EDCS allows the user to transfer data from the memory of the gauge to a PC It also includes all the charts that you may need together with a report designer to let you design the report the way you wish to see it Data management and archiving is also included EDCS is a limited functionality version of EDCS 2065 is available from your local Elcometer supplier or directly from Elcometer 8 3 Software installation EDTS Excel Link EDCS and EDCS are compatible with computers operating on Windows 95 service pack 1 98 ME NT 2000 and XP The installation conforms to the standard Windows method using Setup exe 45 8 4 Connecting the data transfer cable 1 Plug the 9 pin female D type connector on one end of the data transfer cable into the COM port on the PC 2 Plug the 5
32. T 25 ABOUT 16 AUSTRALIAN 26 AUTO SWITCH OFF 24 BACKLIGHT 16 BAUD RATE 23 BEEP VOLUME 24 CAL METHOD 22 CALIBRATION LOCKED 16 CLEAR STATS 35 CLOCK ALARM 23 CONTACT 16 DATA 22 DATA MENU 37 DELETE 20 DELETED READING 22 DISPLAY 35 ENLARGE STATS 34 EXIT BATCHING 38 EXTENDED MENU 18 FACTORY CAL 17 FREE MEMORY 44 GAUGE INFORMATION 16 HELP 17 INFRA RED PRINTER 24 INTL GAUGE 17 ISO 26 LANGUAGES 24 OPEN EXISTING BATCH 42 OPEN NEW BATCH 38 OPENING SCREEN 24 OUTPUT 23 PRINT OUTPUT 20 PROBE 23 PROBE INFORMATION 16 RESET 17 REVIEW BATCHES 42 ROUGH 25 RS232 BIT IMAGE 23 RS232 PLAINTEXT 24 SELECT STATS 36 SET LIMITS 43 SET OFFSET 26 SETUP 22 SHOW DATE STAMP 22 SMOOTH 25 SOFTKEY ENABLED 22 SPECIAL SUB 25 SSPC 26 STATISTICS 22 STATS MENU 34 STATS ON LCD 35 SWEDISH 26 TAG 22 UNITS 23 US GAUGE 17 ZERO OFFSET 25 Menus Extended off simple 16 Extended on 18 Overview 15 Structure 18 Metallised steel 49 Minimum substrate thickness 53 Mode Batch 37 Immediate 37 N Number of readings 52 On off 9 Opening screen Creating 50 Disabling 24 P Packaging 54 PINIP probes Fitting of 7 High temperature 49 Power supply 54 Printer Infrared 56 Miniprinter 56 Printing batches of readings 20 Batch of readings 20 Statistical summary 20 71 Printing readings 23 To infrared printer 24 Probe positioning jig 56 Probes 47 Adapters 56 Capabilities 60 66 Extending life of 51 F Ferrous What used for
33. X x x x DUAL indicates probes available for integral type gauges 48 9 5 F12 probes The F1 2 scale combines the F1 scale with the F2 scale in a single probe The user selects the appropriate range for the work in hand The resolution of the gauge is dependent on the scale selected on the gauge 9 6 F1 2 High temperature PINIP probes These probes are capable of measuring on surfaces up to 250 C 480 F Wear appropriate protective clothing and take care to avoid bodily contact with the hot surface during measurement Do not exceed the maximum measurement speed when using these probes see page 53 Note Refer to special calibration procedure see Calibrating High Temperature PINIP Probes on page 33 9 7 Coatings on galvanised or metallised steel The FNF probe in fixed N1 mode may be used to measure paint coatings on galvanised aluminium or zinc Zn sprayed steel substrates 1 Set the gauge to the N1 mode MENU SETUP PROBE 2 Zero and calibrate the gauge on a sample of the coated steel see Calibration adjustment on page 25 Care must be taken to ensure that the calibration conditions are not affected by changes in the zinc or aluminium coating thickness This determined by checking the zero over an area of the galvanised or metal coated steel Metal coatings on steel above 50 2 mil thou should be consistent enough to obtain a stable zero o
34. age of a group of readings the sum of the individual readings divided by the number of readings Number of Readings The running value for the number of readings taken in a group In the case of the averaging or counted average the Number of Readings is the number of values recorded not the total number of readings taken Standard Deviation A statistical measure of the spread of values in a group of readings 14 TECHNICAL DATA 14 1 Measurement speed gt 60 readings per minute This rate is reduced to gt 40 readings per minute when Infrared printer output is active see OUTPUT on page 23 When measuring high temperature materials measurement speed must be reduced to prevent overheating of the probe The maximum measurement speed of the High Temperature PINIP probe at 250 C 480 F is 4 readings per minute 14 2 Minimum substrate thickness Ferrous 300 um 12 mils Non ferrous 100 um 4 mils Measurements can be taken on thinner substrates if 2 point calibration is carried out either side of the required substrate thickness however gauges will have reduced range when adjusted for thin substrates 14 3 Probe operating temperature Separate ferrous probes 150 C 300 F High temperature PINIP probes 250 C 480 F Miniature probes without outer sleeve 150 C 300 F All other probes 80 C 176 F 14 4 Physical Weight Separate Probe FNF1 190g 6 70z including Separate Probe PINIP 1
35. ation methods on page 26 is selected the value for n cannot be adjusted The value for n shown on the softkey can be any number between 2 and 255 7 2 2 Opening new batch in batch mode Opening a new batch in batch mode duplicates clones an existing batch Cloning copies the following settings to the new batch Limits Calibration method Data collection method Offset if applied Calibration adjustment Note Calibration method data collection method and offset cannot be changed once the cloned batch has been created Calibration adjustment and limits can be changed after the batch has been created see Calibration adjustment procedure on page 28 and Set limits on page 43 The initial OPEN NEW BATCH screen displays CURRENT BATCH OPEN NEW BATCH CURRENT BATCH CALIBRATION WILL BE USED ESC Figure 47 Initial OPEN NEW BATCH screen Batch mode The second OPEN NEW BATCH screen Figure 48 shows the new batch settings Cloned batch OPEN NEW BATCH symbol 3 NOI Figure 48 Second OPEN NEW BATCH screen Batch mode Press OK to create batch 41 Batch numbering The gauge automatically allocates the next batch number when a new batch is created Up to 999 batches can be active at any time Deleted batches are removed from the list so that batch numbers above 999 are valid A deleted batch number cannot be reused until all the batches are deleted when the batch
36. calibration standard The gauge will display a reading 3 Lift probe and then replace on calibration standard Gauge displays the average X of these readings and the last reading Repeat this action until a stable reading is obtained Average First reading Second reading Figure 29 Step 1 Calibration adjustment on thickness standard 29 To reject the displayed reading and start the calibration procedure again press both the Up and Down softkeys at the same time To adjust the displayed reading until it is correct relative to the thickness standard use the Up Down softkeys 4 Press SET softkey to accept the value Note indicates over range Figure 30 Taking a reading within range clears this screen Figure 30 Over range reading Step 2 1 Place probe on uncoated standard or zero plate The gauge will take and display a reading 2 Lift probe and then replace on uncoated standard or 30 zero plate Gauge displays the average X of these readings and the last reading Repeat this action until a stable reading is obtained REPLRCE PROBE ON U BRSE OR PRESS ZERO THEN SET 7 2 st ZERO First reading Second reading Figure 31 Step 2 Calibration adjustment on uncoated sample To reject the displayed reading and start Step 2 of the calibration procedure again press the Reset softkey X33 3 Press ZERO softkey to zero the display Figure 32 Figure 32 Zero the display
37. contains four preset calibration methods which follow relevant standards These set the calibration method and the data collection method data collection method is only set when in batching mode ISO ISO 19840 This uses the Zero Offset calibration method with counted average data collection set to 5 readings SSPC SSPC PA2 2004 This uses the 2 Point calibration method with counted average set to 3 readings SWEDISH 55 18 41 60 This uses the 2 Point calibration method with counted average set to 5 readings AUSTRALIAN AS 3894 This uses the Zero Offset calibration method with a correction value of 1 3 the surface profile peak to valley height and a counted average data collection set to 5 readings 26 Note When the calibration method is changed e g from Smooth to Rough the gauge will display a message Figure 26 RECRLIBRRTION RECALIBRATE NOW NO YES Figure 26 Recalibration required screen If the NO softkey is pressed the CAL softkey symbol on the Readings Screen will flash to warn that calibration adjustment is still required While the CAL softkey symbol is flashing new batches cannot be opened If the YES softkey is pressed the calibration adjustment procedure is activated see Calibration adjustment procedure on page 28 5 3 Calibration foils and standards Calibration adjustment should be carried out with the appropriate probe on the same type of metal the same curvature and simila
38. e Auto Switch Off feature can be set to a maximum of 10 minutes or can be deactivated see AUTO SWITCH OFF on page 24 3 seconds 2 7 The screen Familiarise yourself with the Elcometer 456 screen The screen displays Welcome information Measurement information Menus to configure the gauge and control functions Help and miscellaneous information When the gauge is switched on a welcome information screen may be displayed briefly Figure 4 elcomeler Figure 4 Typical Elcometer 456 welcome screen The screen where readings are displayed is called the Reading Screen Figure 5 The reading screen can also include statistics if this option is selected Figure 5 Typical Elcometer 456 reading screen 10 2 8 Selecting a language The Elcometer 456 has over 20 built in languages When the gauge is switched on for the first time after dispatch from the Elcometer factory the display will show the language selection screen Figure 6 2 50 MENGLISH CESKY JAZYK DANSK BACK Figure 6 Language selection screen 2 8 1 At first switch on 1 Press Up Down softkeys to locate language required 2 Press SEL softkey to activate the selected language The screen displays an Elcometer 456 welcome screen Figure 4 followed by the reading screen Figure 5 The gauge operates in the new language until changed 2 8 2 At any time 1 Switch gauge off 2 Press and hold left hand s
39. es T995166011 15 7 Probe placement jig To aid probe positioning on small components a probe placement jig is available and an adapter suitable for use with the full range of miniature probes is also available as an accessory Probe placement jig T95012880 15 8 Probe adapters Jumbo Hand Grip F and N probes T9997766 Jumbo Hand Grip FNF probes T99913225 V Adapter for pipes amp N probes T9997381 V Adapter for pipes FNF probes T99913133 15 9 Infrared portable printer Infrared Portable Printer X45613877 Thermal Printer Paper T99913878 15 10 Miniprinter 42 column rechargeable battery powered Miniprinter complete with charger Three charger options 230V UK Plug X4569964B 230V European Plug X4569964C 110V US Plug X4569964D Miniprinter spares 456 to printer connection cable T45616267 25 pin Ribbon Cassettes Pack of 5 T9769992 Paper Rolls Box of 20 T9999993 56 15 11 Bench Stands Integral Probe Version T45616161 Integral Separate Probe Version T45616162 15 12 PC Connection Cable 456 to PC Connection Cable 9 pin 145616217 Note A 9 pin to 25 pin adapter may be required for certain PC RS232 ports 57 16 RELATED EQUIPMENT Elcometer produces a wide range of coating thickness gauges and associated paint inspection equipment Users of the Elcometer 456 may also benefit from the following Elcometer products Uncured powder thickness gauges Coatings analyser
40. ime of manufacture of the probe Factory calibration will not necessarily restore precise calibration values The calibration of the gauge should be adjusted before use or at least checked to ensure that it has been previously adjusted correctly for the conditions of use INTL GAUGE Resets gauge to International default settings e g DD MM YY date format and metric units US GAUGE Resets gauge to USA default settings e g MM DD YY date format and imperial units RESET FACTORY CAL INTL GRUGE USR GRUGE Figure 15 Reset menu A confirmation screen will be displayed Press YES to reset NO to cancel a International settings can also be activated at Switch on Press and hold softkey 3 and switch on gauge b US settings can also be activated at switch on Press and hold softkey 4 and switch on gauge 17 4 4 Main MENU Extended menu on To toggle EXTENDED MENU on off select MENU EXTENDED MENU SEL PRINT OUTPUT Single batch All batches Current statistics DELETE Last reading MENU Single batch Backlight a All batches Calibration locked Extended menu Print Output CAL METHOD Delete Smooth Cal method 2 Point Setup Rough About Special sub Reset Zero offset Set offset ISO SSPC 2004 STATS Swedish Enlarge stats Australian Stats on LCD Display Clear stats SETUP Select stats Statistics Data Probe Units Clock Alarm XII batch pea
41. me and date can be set to be displayed on the top line of the reading screen when the gauge is on Time and date can be set to be displayed in large digits when the gauge is switched off OUTPUT Selects baud rate Figure 24 and activates data output via the interfaces see Interfaces on page 12 MAGE AIN TEXT D PRINTER BRCK SEL Figure 24 OUTPUT screen BAUD RATE can be set at values from 1200 to 19200 The default value is 9600 baud RS232 BIT IMAGE Toggle tick box to activate deactivate When activated readings are sent to the RS232 interface as they are taken All images and characters are output as bit maps This allows printing on the Elcometer Miniprinter see on page 56 23 RS232 PLAIN TEXT Toggle tick box to activate deactivate When activated readings are sent to the RS232 interface as they are taken The gauge sends standard ASCII characters from the Courier New font set This allows printing on devices other than the Elcometer Miniprinter e g RS 232 printers or PC via Elcometer software page 45 or via HyperTerminal INFRA RED PRINTER Toggle tick box to activate deactivate When activated readings are sent to the infrared portable printer as they are taken See Infrared portable printer on page 56 for sales part number of this optional accessory BEEP VOLUME Changes volume O off 5 loudest Default 3 LANGUAGES Allows selection of language
42. n new batch 38 Open existing batch 42 Review batches aeaii mes eee 42 SOtlimits St E S I Ind 43 FRO idee nee RI wie wel ante ee eene 44 Transferring readings to a computer 45 Probes eee 47 Ferrous probes 47 Non ferrous N probes 47 Dual ferrous non ferrous FNF probes 47 Probe interchangeability 48 F1 2 probes 052 49 F1 2 High temperature PINIP probes 49 Coatings on galvanised or metallised steel 49 Personalised welcome screen 50 Storage and transit Maintenance Statistics terminology Technical data Accessories Related equipment Fitting the wrist harness Probe measurement performance Probe capabilities Error messages Index hank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Welcome to Elcometer Elcometer are world leaders in the design manufacture and supply of coatings inspection equipment Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection from development through application to post application inspection The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is a world beating product With the purchase of this gauge you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer For more information visit our website at www elcometer com
43. n the layer of metal 3 Take readings 49 10 PERSONALISED WELCOME SCREEN A personalised welcome screen can be created and downloaded into the gauge Screen dimensions are 128 pixels x 64 pixels The welcome screen is typically used to personalise the gauge with a logo serial number user name etc This is the first screen displayed when the gauge is switched on 10 1 Creating the screen 1 Download Elcometer Welcome Screen Wizard software This software is available free of charge from the downloads section of the Elcometer website www elcometer com 2 Connect gauge to PC using 456 to PC connection cable 3 Press key to switch on gauge 4 Ensure Reading Screen is displayed 5 Run Welcome Screen Wizard software and follow the on screen instructions 0 2 Deleting the screen Run the Welcome Screen Wizard software Click Next Select Create a new screen setup Click Next Select Disabled Click Next Follow the remaining on screen instructions to delete the welcome screen 50 11 STORAGE AND TRANSIT This gauge incorporates a Liquid Crystal Display LCD If the display is heated above 50 C 120 F it may be damaged This can happen if the gauge is left in a car parked in strong sunlight Always store the gauge in its carrying pouch when it is not being used Remove the batteries from the gauge and store them separately if the gauge
44. nd Data collection upper limits method Number of end readings in number batch 0 Limits Calibration selected type deselected symbol Calibration Dat llecti method ata collection Offset method softkey Figure 45 Second OPEN NEW BATCH screen Immediate mode Upper and lower Limits for the batch can be changed at any time once the batch has been created see Set limits on page 43 Data collection method must be set before OK softkey is pressed Data Collection Method The Data Collection Method can be changed by pressing the Data Collection Method softkey f fax The display toggles between two options normal and counted average 39 40 NORMAL Each reading is added to the number of readings contributes to the statistical calculation COUNTED AVE n Readings are taken in preset groups the default being 5 readings n 5 Figure 46 At the end of each group the gauge beeps and calculates the average for the group and stores this average value which is used for the statistical calculation The individual readings in the group are not stored The value for n can be changed by pressing the 5 softkey SET COUNT 5 Figure 46 Setting data collection method Counted average 5 When using an FNF probe in AUTO mode the first reading in each group will lock the probe to that substrate for the whole of the group If a preset calibration method see Preset calibr
45. nfirm that the gauge meets its specifications if it is not possible to use foils shims 5 4 Calibration adjustment procedure Calibration adjustment can be carried out at any time by pressing CAL softkey from the reading screen To prevent inadvertent calibration adjustment the CAL softkey can locked MENU CALIBRATION LOCKED The user is guided through the operation of the chosen calibration procedure by means of instructions and illustrations on the graphics screen Audible warnings are also provided when action is required e g when the probe must be placed down to get a reading If the routine is interrupted in any way the previous settings will be restored until after the full calibration routine has been completed or the reset has been completed 28 The screen detail depends on the calibration method chosen but the calibration is in two steps The following example is for a Smooth Calibration adjustment Step 1 1 Hold probe in air and press CAL softkey Figure 28 CRLIBRRTION STEP 1 PLACE PROBE ON IL STANDARD CAI OR PRESS NEXT ESC TEST NEXT Figure 28 Step 1 on thickness standard ESC softkey returns the gauge to the Reading Screen from the Calibration Procedure without making any changes TEST softkey allows the user to take readings to verify the accuracy of the current calibration These readings do not affect statistical calculations and are not added to batch memory 2 Place probe on
46. ng may be inaccurate if the probe is not held as shown in Figure 8 Separate probe Integral probe Figure 8 Taking a reading 3 Reading is displayed on screen Figure 9 Figure 9 Typical reading 13 4 THE READING SCREEN AND MENUS 4 1 Reading screen The content of the reading screen Figure 10 Figure 11 depends upon the type of measurement being made and how the gauge is set up Automatic switching probe symbol Battery FNF probes only symbol Cal Substrate Method symbol Units Softkey function symbol Figure 10 Example of reading screen with smooth surface calibration method selected CAL Operates selected calibration adjustment method MENU This opens the main MENU of the gauge and provides access to user selectable features see page 18 Note If CAL softkey symbol is flashing the gauge should be recalibrated This is due to the calibration adjustment method having been changed or a probe change see Calibration adjustment on page 25 Batches cannot be created while the CAL softkey symbol is flashing CAL DATA STATS MENU Figure 11 Reading screen in extended mode and showing full set of statistical values 14 4 2 Main MENU Gauge configuration and measurement functions are controlled using menus Figure 12 The structure of the menus is shown on page 18 Menu title BRCKLIGHT LOCKED TENDED Hi EX BEINTZOUTPUT Menu contents CAL
47. number count starts again at 1 7 3 OPEN EXISTING BATCH This allows any batch to be opened to add readings If the gauge is switched off with the batch open the current batch will re open when the gauge is switched back on Note If the probe is changed to another probe of the same type the gauge will display a warning Figure 49 BRTCH NUMBER 1 PROBE 0G16167 067 CHRNGED PROBE PROBE DG12345 682 EXIT BRTCHING YES Figure 49 Changed probe warning screen If NO is selected the serial number and calibration data of the new probe are saved into the current batch as a data entry If YES is selected the batch calibration details are retained and the user can locate and fit the original probe if they wish 7 4 REVIEW BATCHES This allows the content of any batch to be displayed Figure 50 Status area m mF mF mF mF mF mF d a 4 5 al 2 m Figure 50 REVIEW BATCHES screen 42 The Up Down softkeys move the cursor through the list of readings The Status 212 softkey toggles the status area on off The Review Batches screen can contain the following information Readings including symbols indicating whether they are above or below limits if LIMITS ON is activated Date stamp entered whenever the batch is opened Probe change includes date stamp and probe serial number Recalibration includes date
48. o create a batch with a copy of the calibration settings from another batch use OPEN NEW BATCH in batch mode see 7 2 2 This is known as cloning a batch Cloning is typically used when several products are being tested each with different measurement and calibration settings Cloning allows the settings for a product to be quickly and easily duplicated To clone a batch first open the batch to be cloned see section 7 3 and then OPEN NEW BATCH Note While the CAL softkey symbol is flashing new batches cannot be opened Calibrate the gauge before opening a new batch FNF probes should be calibrated in F mode and in N mode 7 2 1 Opening new batch in immediate mode When a new batch is opened the following settings are copied into the batch from immediate mode Calibration method Offset if applied Calibration adjustment Note Calibration method and offset must be set before opening the new batch Calibration adjustment can be changed after the batch has been created see Calibration adjustment procedure on page 28 38 The initial OPEN NEW BATCH screen Figure 44 stays on while the gauge sets up the batch as indicated by the progress bar OPEN NEW BATCH IMMEDIATE MODE CALIBRATION WILL BE USED OK Figure 44 Initial OPEN NEW BATCH screen Immediate mode ESC takes the gauge back to DATA MENU The second OPEN NEW BATCH screen Figure 45 shows the current batch settings Lower a
49. oftkey 3 Press key to switch on gauge The display will show language selection screen with current language highlighted by cursor 4 Release left hand softkey Follow the instructions given in 2 8 1 Alternatively select MENU SETUP LANGUAGES see Main MENU Extended menu on on page 18 11 2 9 Interfaces The gauge is fitted with an infrared interface Figure 7 which allows information to be sent to a suitable printer RS232 5 pin connector Infrared interface Figure 7 Infrared and RS232 interfaces The RS232 5 pin connector next to the infrared interface is used with the PC connection cable to connect the gauge to a PC This enables personalised screens to be downloaded to the gauge see Personalised welcome Screen on page 50 and measurement data to be transferred to a PC or printer For information on the range of Elcometer data collection software see Transferring readings to a computer on page 45 12 3 TAKING A READING 3 1 Before you start Are you using the correct type of probe See Probes on page 47 Is the probe calibrated See Calibration adjustment on page 25 Do you require statistics See Statistics on page 34 Do you want to save readings in memory See Batching on page 37 What units of measurement do you want to use See UNITS on 23 3 2 Procedure 1 Press key to switch on gauge 2 Place probe on surface to be measured The readi
50. on and pull gently away from the gauge The connection will unlock and the probe will release 2 3 3 To fit the PINIP Twist the PINIP until the connector locates Taking care not to cross the threads lock the probe by turning the locking ring 172 times clockwise or until tight 2 4 The controls The gauge is operated by 5 keys Figure 3 On Off key Switches the gauge on or off Softkeys The function of these keys varies and is described by symbols and writing on the bottom line of the screen LED Red green flashes when the gauge is switched on green flashes when a reading is taken Also indicates when a reading is inside or outside limits see Set limits on page 43 Softkeys On Off key Figure 3 Elcometer 456 control keys 2 5 Switching the gauge on Gauges with separate and PINIP probes Press 8 key to switch on gauge Gauges with integral probes 74562 Press amp key to switch 0000 on gauge or place the S N probe on a surface Note Before switching the gauge on for the first time read Selecting a language on page 11 2 6 Switching the gauge off To switch off all gauge types press and hold key for 3 seconds The gauge will beep two Single tones followed by a double tone The Elcometer 456 switches itself off 60 seconds after the last operation unless the Auto Switch Off time is changed MENU SETUP AUTO SWITCH OFF Th
51. r finish to the item to be measured It is best to use an uncoated sample of the items to be tested Calibration can be carried out using measured foils or coated standards Foils shims These are coating thickness standards which have been measured using techniques independent of the gauge They are ideal for calibration because they provide a known value of thickness on the actual substrate to be measured Calibration certificates for foils are available upon request When using foils care must be taken to keep the foils clean and free from dust and to avoid damage by creasing particularly the thinner foils Always remove a foil from its storage wallet before use When calibrating a High Temperature PINIP Probe use the special thickness standards supplied with the probe see Calibrating High Temperature PINIP Probes on page 33 27 Note To calibrate 5mm 200 mils 13 mm 500 mils range gauges it will be necessary to stack the foils Figure 27 Care must be taken to avoid errors due to placing the foil labels between the foils elcometer Serial no TK1009 Inspected by micron 502 19 75 3 c e 5 E Figure 27 Stacking foils to increase thickness Coated standards Thickness standards using typical substrate materials coated with hardwearing materials and measured using techniques independent of the gauge Coated standards are most often used to co
52. stamp recalibration stamp and for dual function probes the probe mode The status area in the bottom half of the screen displays the batch number and the type and serial number of the probe used when the batch was created 7 5 SET LIMITS Upper and lower values can be set by the user to monitor specification values To activate limits tick the LIMITS ON box Figure 51 SET LIMITS 1600 um 0 0m MLIMITS ON UPPER LOWER BACK SEL Figure 51 SET LIMITS screen To set the UPPER and LOWER limit values move the cursor to the limit required and press SEL 43 The gauge will display the current settings Figure 52 Values shown are for illustration only Figure 52 Setting upper and lower limits Adjust the values with Up Down softkeys When the correct value is displayed press OK to enter With LIMITS ON activated the out of limits reading will be indicated by a triple beep and a red light on the keypad LED A reading within limits is indicated by a single beep and a green light Out of limits symbols T and will be stored in the batch and can be seen when the batch is reviewed 7 6 FREE MEMORY This option displays the amount of free memory available for storage of readings Figure 53 FREE MEMORY 83 337 Figure 53 FREE MEMORY screen 44 8 TRANSFERRING READINGS TO A COMPUTER Software is available which allows data to be transferred from an Elcometer 456 Top to a PC using the supplied
53. surements Many of the following accessories are optional However some are consumable items that may need to be replaced over the lifetime of the gauge All these accessories are available Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier At time of ordering please quote the sales part number which follows the description of each accessory 15 1 Consumable items Alkaline LRO3 AAA Battery T9999329 2 required 15 2 Probes Full details of the extensive range of 456 probes can be obtained from Elcometer your local Elcometer supplier or the Elcometer website www elcometer com 15 3 Foil sets 2 2 mm 85 mils 8 pieces T9904199F 1 3 mm 51 mils 3 pieces T9904199G 5 5 mm 220 mils 4 pieces T9904199J 15 mm 595 mils 4 pieces T9904199K Individual foils in the range 12 5 um to 20 mm 0 5 mil to 790 mils and customised sets chosen from this range are also available Consult your local Elcometer supplier 15 4 Calibration certificates for foils Certificates traceable to National Standards including UKAS and NIST are available on request 15 5 Test certificates A certificate with results of a standard test on known foil values over the full range of the probe Order using sales part number TEST 456 55 15 6 Coated thickness standards including certificate Ferrous Standard 4 Values T995111261 Non Ferrous Standard 4 Values T995111271 Ferrous Standard 2 Values T995166001 Non Ferrous Standard 2 Valu
54. tic coatings powder paint etc applied to aluminium brass non magnetic stainless steel etc 9 3 Dual ferrous non ferrous FNF probes FNF probes are dual function F and N in one probe FNF gauges will automatically detect the type of substrate and set the mode accordingly Alternatively the mode can be set manually see PROBE on page 23 and Coatings on galvanised or metallised steel on page 49 i Using an N probe or an FNF probe manually set to N1 on a ferrous substrate will give a reading but the reading will be incorrect 47 9 4 Probe interchangeability The following table shows which probes can be used in he three types of Elcometer 456 Gauge Probe type Gauge Type N FNF F1 2 12 i F3 F1 right angle F2 right angle F1 2 right angle F1 telescopic F2 telescopic FERROUS F1 PINIP F2 PINIP 212 PINIP High Temp F3 PINIP F3 miniature straight F3 miniature 45 F3 miniature 90 N1 5 N2 N1 right angle N1A anodiser s N1 N3 miniature straight NON FERROUS miniature 45 miniature 90 FNF1 FNF1 right angle FNF PINIP wl w e x we x XI KL XE AY SESE SN lt SENT lt lt 5 NEN 5 x x s S lt 4 SN X X X x x x
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