Elcometer 355 Coating Thickness Gauge Top Model Operating
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1. Press gt to step through the baud rate selections to This selects 80 column format A4 or 42 column format Elcometer Portable Printer Press ENTER lt and gt will toggle between 80 and 42 Select 42 and press ENTER Press Press Press SETUP or Esc to return to the Prnt display gt to select the time and date option ENTER Use gt to select dAtE and press ENTER The day number will flash Press ENTE Press to Press R and the month number will flash ENTER again and the year flashes ENTER again to return to the Sub Menu Press SETUP or Esc to return gt to step through the Main Menu to the beeper volume option Press ENTER to display the current volume 0 4 0 Off 4 Loudest Press lt or gt to step through these options Press ENTER to select choice and return to the bEEp display or Esc to cancel the operation 48 rer UEM el LU UU OVI Zl EU CUZ d x d 4 qap gt Iu rs x Xx V PO aa Vv CP oe 4 T elcometer Eu Tw c udi nd e PASS Press ENTER to display Press gt to step through to Password Select option Enter 0000 default password to show Cc ht ut lt or gt will toggle between EF Lt a and v o a not uSE Password protection not activated Lt 2 uSE Password protection activated Press ENTER and use gt to step through to backlight o2. l Printer SetUp Sub Functions 2 For serial printing the printers baud rate must be selected in the range 300 m se 38 400 aV M LU UII Press ENTER and use or gt to select one of the options which are available mere e g Batch ape P a LA LL oes Da x i Press ENTER to set this option to required rate and return to the Printer SetUp r fi r Menu or Esc to cancel the operation Continue stepping through the Printer SetUp Menu by using gt Press ENTER at the required option and use lt and gt to select within that option Esc cancels the operation End of line character is Cr or CrLF ie d Selects 80 or 42 column printing 42 col for Elcometer Portable Printer E T gt an ve ad nd lt pem Vus 17 elcometer Page length 0 100 lines 0 for continuous printing 0 10 spaces of indentation from left not available with 42 column printer i Type of report Full or PArt no readings ih 7 2 DATE AND TIME When setting the date and time the display flashes a 2 digit pair for day month hours or minutes These may be adjusted up or down by using lt and gt respectively The year is a 4 digit number with limits of 1994 and 2093 and is adjusted using the lt and gt keys as before Having pressed SETUP use lt or gt to select followed by ENTER 2 Date and Time Sub Functions gt a Use lt or gt to select any of the following five s
3. PAA a Press ENTER for continuous printing mode as readings are taken o EN X LRL T T 4 Press ENTER to print a selected F batch Type in the batch number Press Kk K ENTER to print v ab a Pm 29 elcometer moa LL AS m a SELL smi eo 5 ca AK L P gt mb a phn P Ua Ls 30 Press ENTER to print all F batches in the order in which they were used Press ENTER to print all F and then all N batches used Press ENTER to print a selected N batch Type in the batch number Press ENTER to print Press ENTER to print all N batches in the order in which they were used Press ENTER to select specific transfer mode which may be used to transfer data to Elcometer s ElcoMaster Software or to other data collectors elcometer z 4 Type in the required sub function number a 70 Cont mode off hh wm 71 Not available Sub functions 72 to 76 incl mimic print functions 2 to 6 shown previously LX RC VO F Print Press SETUP or Esc to return to the trAn display Continue with gt to view a Press ENTER to print out a directory of all batches stored within the s ir instrument Data will include probe type scale and number of readings Press Print Pam idi ENTER SETUP or Esc to exit this option qe pP a Press ENTER to view a number of software related functions L xb c aba K Type in the required sub function number numbers
4. Statistics on page 26 Press ENTER and use lt or gt to step through the sub functions Press ENTER to select normal mode Press ENTER to select average mode Press ENTER to view and modify the number of readings used for the counted average use lt and gt to adjust the value The minimum value is 1 the maximum value is 99 Press ENTER to accept the new number of readings or Esc to return to the SEL display 24 LN RC xx Ea 8 D b 4 E3 C E Er 4 elcometer 7 11 SETUP CHART uvd pu3 0 pud 0 mna aJ 91 0 pul pul S Zp 99 u311 ust vi 08 2v08 L 19 EA Wd nuo pnva iL lud ooe pug 0 ous vis S yo Wo Sz wet visu VISI YZ Q0vc v661 lez ouar PN Ort l Np zz 0036 WEP uno5 iz nz 00261 0078 ves d33q ou SSVd v ou S3A oiv S orz neq iva 9 pu 0 uvp 98 iio uo naz 10d 8 Vid 8 n3p z8 6u3 18 Uv18 pu3 0 01 26 TT IH iel Sv3 6 AVI 01 v ZOL HO LOL 13S 01 25 elcometer 8 STATISTICS These modes operate within batches and can be selected from the setup menu see Data collection Statistical functions on page 24
5. displacement transducer with an accuracy of 1 or 1 um whichever is the greater of the reading 38 elcometer These sets are consumable items and will need replacing on a regular basis depending on their use and the care taken during use and storage If required these foil sets or individual foils can be supported at the time of purchase by an optional Calibration Certificate with traceability to National Standards Foil set sales part numbers are as follows Foil Set Part Number Without Certificate With Certificate Scale 1 1500 um 60 mils T99022255 1 T99022255 1C Scale 2 5000 um 200 mils T99022255 2 T99022255 2C Scale 3 13 mm 500 mils T99022255 3 T99022255 3C Scale 4 250 um 10 mils T99022255 4 T99022255 4C Scale 5 800 um 32 mils T99022255 5 T99022255 5C Scale 6 25 mm 980 mils T99022255 6 T99022255 6C Also available on request are Certified Coated Thickness Standards on ferrous or non ferrous metal substrates consisting of a zero plate and 4 thickness values to Customer s requirements and measured to an accuracy of 1 or 1mm whichever is the greater These Standards are all supplied with a Calibration Certificate 14 3 Precision hand grip The Elcometer 355 is supplied with a precision hand grip for use with the F1 F2 and N1 standard style probes The grip is designed to help control the placement of the probe on surfaces in a repeatable way so that the optimum accuracy
6. 5 um 0 um to 1mm 0 mils to 500 1 or 1 mils 10 um 1 mm to 13mm mils 0 2 mils 0 mils to 40 mils 0 5 mils 40 mils to 500 mils F4 Standard T35511950 0 um to 250 um 1 or 1 um 0 1 um 0 um to 250 um F4 Right Angle T35511951 0 mils to 10 mils 1 or 0 04 mil 0 005 mils O mils to 10 mils 37 elcometer Probe type Part number Range Accuracy Resolution in range F5 Rebar T35511962 O um to 800 um _ 1 or 2 um 1 um 0 um to 800 um 0 mils to 32 mils 1 or 0 08 mil 0 1 mils 0 mils to 32 mils F6 Standard 735511964 0 mm to 25 mm 2 or 100 um 10 um 0 mm to 5 mm O mils to 1000 1 or 4 mils 50 um 5 mm to 25 mm mils 0 5 mils 0 mils to 200 mils 2 mils 200 mils to 1000 mils N1 Standard T35511982 0 um to 1 or 1 um 0 1 um 0 um to 200 um 1500 um 1 or 0 04 mil 0 05 um 200 um to 500 um N1 Right Angle T35511983 0 mils to 60 mils 1 0 um 500 um to 1500 um 0 005 mils 0 mils to 8 mils 0 02 mils 8 mils to 20 mils 0 05 mils 20 mils to 60 mils N2 Standard 735511984 Ommto5mm 1 0r 15um 2um 0 mm to 0 5 mm 0 mils to 200 1 or 0 6 mil 5 um 0 5 mm to 5 mm mils 0 1 mils O mils to 20 mils 0 2 mils 20 mils to 200 mils N4 Anodisers T35511980 O um to 250 um 1 or 1 um 0 1 um 0 um to 250 um 0 mils to 10 mils 1 or 0 04 mil 0 005 mils O mils to 10 mils 14 2 Foils Each probe module is supplied with an appropriate set of precision foils measured using a linear
7. This software converts existing measurement data to ElcoMaster format The following types of measurement data can be converted Elcometer EDCS Win EDCS Plus and EDCS All this software can also be downloaded from the Elcometer website www elcometer com 9 1 TRANSFERRING USING A PC CABLE 1 28 Connect your gauge to your PC COM port using the cable supplied For USB use the optional adapter sales part number T99916716 Switch on your gauge Start the software and follow the instructions included with the software elcometer 10 PRINTING The Elcometer 355 can be used with EPSON compatible serial and parallel printers with the appropriate interface leads The setup mode may be used to select either the baud rate for serial printers or the parallel output printing mode If the Elcometer portable mini printer is being used the 42 column mode should be selected with the 8042 sub function within the Prnt function of setup see Printer setup functions on page 17 The Full report can be shortened to PArt which has statistics and histogram not Batch 0 10 1 PRINTER COMMANDS Press PRINT to access the printing functions Use lt or gt to move between Print modes ENTER to set a particular option or Esc to exit Alternatively enter the required print menu numbers directly using the keyboard ad rm a Press ENTER to print statistics and histogram for current batch or immediate 3 42 mode data e aba P T
8. above the high limit and below the low limit For example if the low limit is 100 um and the high limit is 150 um the range is 150 100 50 um Therefore if the reasonable limits are 20 then the value applied is 50 x 0 2 10 um Therefore readings outside the range 100 um 10 um or 150 um 10 um will cause the reading to flash and the unit to hold until the reading is either accepted by pressing ENTER or rejected by pressing DEL If reasonable limits are set to 096 every reading outside the high and low limits will require user action If reasonable limits are set to 9996 the reasonable limit function is switched off A different value can be applied to each limit To set reasonable limits press SETUP and use lt or gt to select q UP o e ren The display will show Hi 96 A4 4 Press ENTER and use lt or gt to adjust the value up or down i t Press ENTER to se the correct value or Esc to cancel the operation The display will show Lo 9 Press ENTER and use lt or gt to adjust the value up or down N A 23 elcometer Press ENTER to se the correct value or Esc to cancel the operation Press SETUP or Esc to return to the menu 7 10 DATA COLLECTION STATISTICAL FUNCTIONS After pressing SETUP Function No 10 SEL will be displayed Select normal averaging or counted average mode and their associated setups For a description of average and counted average see
9. batteries should display approximately 220 units New Rechargeable batteries should display approximately 180 units All batteries need to be replaced at readings of approximately 145 Note that Elcometer supplied rechargeable batteries should give a life of 1hr between a flashing and a constant battery symbol but alkaline batteries should last for a number of hours 21 elcometer Press any operations key to return to the bAtt display 7 7 BACKLIGHT FUNCTION Having pressed SETUP use lt or gt to select 1 Backlight Enable Disable hi I un 4 Press ENTER and use and gt to toggle between on Ensures the backlight is on at all times when required but timed to maximise battery life oFF The backlight will be off at all times except for power up display test Press ENTER to set this option or Esc to cancel the operation 7 8 LANGUAGE FUNCTION Having pressed SETUP use lt or gt to select B w x Language formats used on printouts 5 a Press ENTER to see which language version is active The following languages are available English German 1 a SE C 82 IT o LP LL Lt French Portuguese a D s 0 ic S poe QU 22 elcometer Swedish Danish se r E am Press SETUP ENTER or Esc to return to the LAn ow PIRA display ath LU 01 7 9 REASONABLE LIMITS FUNCTION Reasonable limits can be set between 0 and 99 of the range between the high and low limits and apply
10. optional accessories is available for your Elcometer 355 Coating Thickness Gauge For more information or to place an order please contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier Consult the following sections for details of probe modules foils precision hand grip probe placement jig protective covers rechargeable batteries dry batteries headphones earpiece 36 14 1 PROBE MODULES Elcometer s unique Probe Modules allow versatile application of the Elcometer 355 Coating Thickness Gauges Probe Modules can be freely interchanged as required on both ferrous F and non ferrous NF metal substrates Most Probe Modules are capable of an accuracy of 1 of the reading on a variety of coatings and surfaces elcometer Probe type Part number Range Accuracy Resolution in range F1 Standard T35511952 0 um to 1 or 1 um 0 1 um 0 um to 200 um F1 Right Angle T35511953 1500 um 1 or 0 04 mil 0 05 um 200 um to 500 um F1 Telescopic T35511959 0 mils to 60 mils 1 0 um 500 um to 1500 um FTA 135512400 0 005 mils 0 mils to 8 mils Automotive 0 02 mils 8 mils to 20 mils 0 05 mils 20 mils to 60 mils F2 Standard 135511954 0mmto 5mm 1 or 5 um 2 um 0 um to 0 5 mm F2 Right Angle T35511955 0 mils to 200 1 or 0 2 mil 5 um 0 5 mm to 5 mm F2 Telescopic 135511960 mils 0 1 mils 0 mils to 20 mils 0 2 mils 20 mils to 200 mils F3 Standard 735511956 0 mm to 13 mm 2 or 30um
11. password has been entered there are two options available select using lt and gt USE and not uSE If USE is selected then a password is prompted within base and cal functions The current password is required to access these functions When uSE is selected the current password will be flashed on the main display A new password may be entered at this point As the new number is entered the digits stop flashing until all 4 digits are entered and the PASS function is re displayed 20 poc bo at gr PV elcometer If not uSE is selected then the current password is not prompted within base and x cal functions o Ya Press ENTER to set and return to PASS display or Esc to cancel the operation 7 5 AUTO MEASUREMENT MODE FUNCTION Having pressed SETUP lt or gt selects This mode takes readings automatically and displays them digitally in the chosen aT i x units giving a form of analogue display Press ENTER and use lt and gt to 2s toggle between no Normal digital Coating Thickness mode YES Produces readings automatically The beeper should be turned off to stop it sounding continuously Press ENTER to set this option or Esc to cancel the operation 7 6 BATTERY FUNCTION Having pressed SETUP use lt or gt to select 5p P Press ENTER to show the battery level as a number of units New alkaline hi l dime a ue
12. the average This number is set within the SEL mode of Setup As readings are taken the reading number display shows n and the number of readings taken so far The 7 symbol indicates that the main display is a true average When the pre determined count is reached a double beep will sound the second beep will be extended and the red LED will show if the stored reading is out of limits At this point the reading number displays the number of averages stored and the main display shows the last average saved The statistics keys will show the batch statistics at all times in this mode 27 elcometer 9 TRANSFERRING READINGS TO A COMPUTER Your gauge comes complete with software which allows data to be transferred to a PC using a cable The CD supplied with your gauge includes the following software Elcometer Data Transfer Software EDTS Excel Link This software allows the user to transfer data from the memory of the gauge into Microsoft Excel using the PC connection cable The data can then be processed in software such as Word or Excel ElcoMaster Software for Measurement Data This software allows the user to transfer data from the memory of the gauge to a PC for archiving analysis and reporting Data is transferred using the PC connection cable ElcoMaster includes all the charts that you may need together with a report designer to let you design your reports the way you wish to see these ElcoMaster Data Conversion Software
13. 0 DJAA X zd x Ix ec 4 Rough surface Bee xT HiLo 5 Calibration type Print PA nan C6 qeu condition Units 8 La 8 Limits 9 1 2 6 INTERFACE A data output interface is located on the top of your gauge 2 7 SELECTING A LANGUAGE The Elcometer 355 has a number of languages built in To select a language see Language function on page 22 2 8 CHANGING UNITS Your gauge can display coating thickness in umb microns mm mil and thou To change units press UNITS Note When units are set to mm the resolution of the display is such that only 1 uim resolution may be shown e g 10 8 uum would be displayed as 0 011 mm b gm will not be available as an option on probes which have a range greater than 9999 um elcometer 3 TAKING A READING Switch on the gauge Place the probe on the surface to be measured The reading may be inaccurate if the probe is not held as shown The green LED will flash and a beep will sound when a valid reading within limits has been taken If a red LED flashes while taking a reading this indicates that the reading is outside of the set limits The coating thickness is shown on the display If the reading is just above the range of the module the display shows PS Farh e e m In certain base conditions a negative over range can occur indicated by In either of these two cases check and re calibrate if necessary see Calibration icu as BASE and CAL on pag
14. 91 to 96 incl as follows ai 4 4 Press ENTER to display the software issue and version no in form V xx where 7 0 x issue no s al aat 31 elcometer Press ENTER to display the probe type and scale number ein f f O a Press ENTER to display the current time with the seconds in the small reading 3397 P 2 number display Press any key to exit vin k Ia M e oN je a Press ENTER to print out the current setup parameters as detailed in Setup hk oin X X E 25 p 1 a Press ENTER to show all display segments and show the backlight is working DEC VO Press ENTER Esc or SETUP to end vx aa al c 9 Pre a Press ENTER to turn the Elcometer 355 off or Esc or SETUP to return to the a K SoFt display ett x LLL Note The batch symbol may be displayed if the instrument is in batch mode when the PRINT key is pressed Also the units symbol will be dependent upon the units in use For simplicity um are shown in all of the above displays Detail depends on the setting of Report whether it is Full or PArt 32 11 FAULT FINDING ERROR CODES To cancel any error code press ENTER or Esc elcometer Code Explanation E01 Calibration has been lost E02 Cal difference error is too large small E03 A base value with too great a difference to that currently stored E04 Cal was attempted with too large a value E05 Base was attempted with too lar
15. DELETING DEFINED BATCH Press BATCH and DEL elcometer Batch l F at Batch q M Batch at Batch q ca 13 elcometer Enter the batch number and then press ENTER the display will alternate between dEL and batch no as shown batch number 14 in this example Batcn Al Press ENTER to delete the batch or Esc to cancel the operation T at Batch q CLEARING ALL BATCHES This function is only available in immediate mode It will clear all batch data but leave the batch numbers intact Press BATCH and CLEAR lha Ia P Press ENTER the display will alternate between Clr and ALL ry Press ENTER to clear all batches or Esc to cancel the operation p NET 5 e san i o 4 DELETING ALL BATCHES This function is only available in immediate mode It will clear all batch data and all of the batch numbers Press BATCH and DEL a Batch de 2 PER hal al la ba elcometer Press ENTER the display will alternate between dEL and ALL Press ENTER to delete all batches or Esc to cancel the operation Batch a T pt 6 LIMITS Batch va If limits are set and a reading is taken which is outside the limits the red LED will F j show and a longer beep will be given 1 second instead of 0 5 seconds Limits may be set in immediate mode where they will act as reference values or in batch mode before readings are tak
16. Delete last reading or readings and statistics from a batch UNITS Select units um mm mil thou PRINT Select print modes CLEAR Clears immediate mode and readings and statistics from a batch BATCH Start batch mode SETUP Setup User defined values e g batch selection elcometer 51 elcometer Calibration In the following section n or n n is a number BASE 0 n n or BASE ENTER Setting Limits LIMIT lt or gt n n ENTER n n ENTER Batch Mode BATCH BATCH or n ENTER 52 Select mode Enter value Select previous value Select mode High or low limit Enter value high or low Enter value high or low Select mode Scroll through batches or enter number Select batch CAL n n or CAL ENTER Batch view BATCHI To view current batch or BATCH n ENTER BATCH To view n batch Batch Clear BATCH CLEAR ENTER ENTER To clear current batch BATCH CLEAR n ENTER ENTER To clear specified batch BATCH CLEAR ENTER ENTER To clear all batches only when in immediate mode Batch Delete BATCH DEL ENTER ENTER To delete current batch BATCH DEL n ENTER ENTER To delete specified batch BATCH DEL ENTER ENTER elcometer 53 elcometer To delete all batches only when in immediate mode SetUp Mode SETUP lt or gt then ENTER To select required f
17. Elcometer 355 Coating Thickness Gauge Top Model Operating Instructions elcometer This product meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is Class B Group 1 ISM equipment according to CISPR 11 Group 1 ISM product A product in which there is intentionally generated and or used conductively coupled radio frequency energy which is necessary for the internal functioning of the equipment itself Class B products are suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes elcornelter is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited All other trademarks acknowledged Copyright Elcometer Limited 2009 2011 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 Limited A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www elcometer com Doc No TMA 0141 Issue 06 Text with Cover No 4805 elcometer CONTENTS Section Page 1 About your gauge soe ag Sat amas mia sm asa mim s ed a sm ms w K W s hale AG ads s s Uae 2 2 Getting Started u u sce aca ceed us ELLO redu ase Bree NE RANK NUR E EIE Bae a aoe See 5 3
18. Taking a reading soci iis se oer nma koh ee ERU een ORE EWR mia s as sg se s ss are 8 4 Calibration BASE and CAL J uu ul ls usupa ua ot eee Gergen RAN ae Se 9 5 Batches and memory 66 wie id heart as m massa s sassa ERR ada eas s RUE a mis 10 6 iLimils x eruere ned amaya awa Sean asas ee deanna Este tut wee cust bec odis e EN Seaver 15 VES ECL er 16 8 Statistics WP CCP bn 26 9 Transferring readings to a computer sseseseeeeeeee n nh 28 ULTIMI 29 11 Fault Finding Error Codes 2 ceo lE hu Ri ce he ee ee eee es 33 b UESeco Me PBER 35 13 Maintenance i56 cia Geka aa e ed a aie E suma ERR EURO sine ele CER ACAD EEDE LEi 35 14 Accessories ici rM 36 15 Technical Specification 222 cic u ue o n era newer cee Se eee RR PAG RE Ens 41 16 Related equipment 5 2s saeua ehe hm ernie aa samasaa nawa sami sss a RUE aw mas EERE 41 17 Tutorial esset esantis nira ele X08 Hehe a CR E RUE ok CR RR CER RC CARCER D OU Merete 42 18 Quick Reference Guide 00 e eee eee eee eee n n hh mnn 51 elcometer Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 355 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 355 Coating Thickness Gauge is a world beating pro
19. There are 3 modes available 8 1 STATISTICS MODE The stats keys 7 o lt and gt will display for 1 second or for as long as the key is pressed mean standard deviation lowest and highest readings whether in immediate or batch statistics mode In averaging or counted average mode the keys have different functions at different times within the function These two modes are only available within a batch Default settings may be setup in immediate mode These may be modified for a specific batch by adjusting the settings before taking any readings after selecting the batch 8 2 AVERAGE MODE Average mode allows the user to take a number of readings to obtain an average value viewed using the 7 key and store it as a reading in the batch Individual readings are displayed as taken The average value may be stored by a single press of the ENTER key At this point the display will show the average value being stored with the 7 symbol and how many averages have been stored Whilst taking an individual reading the readings display will show how many readings have been taken so far and the 7 symbol flashes to show that the instrument is in averaging mode The statistics keys will show the statistics for the individual reading until the ENTER key is pressed When pressed they will show the batch statistics 26 elcometer 8 3 COUNTED AVERAGE MODE The user predetermines how many readings should be taken to produce
20. ase is reset to zero 0 elcometer Note If base or cal are used with regular values the BASE or CAL keys may be pressed to recall the last value entered to the display in order to save re entering the numeric data ENTER is used to confirm the display value in memory 5 BATCHES AND MEMORY 5 1 SELECTING A BATCH With the instrument switched on press BATCH Use the keypad to enter the batch number up to 7 digits Press ENTER An indication of the remaining memory will be displayed Bars will be removed from this display as the memory is filled The upper bars P M show approximately 1196 increments and the lower bars approximately 196 increments If data already exists in the batch selected the last reading will be displayed together with the reading number in the small display If a mistake is made during any number entry DEL will delete a single number or CLEAR will clear the whole number entered tnt uut If the batch is new the display will be blank and 0 will be displayed as the n reading no Baich Alternatively the batch numbers in memory may be displayed for selection by ellie T F or NF UNITS AS SELECTED pressing BATCH a number of times The batch numbers will be displayed in the as appropriate order in which they were created When all batch numbers have been displayed the first batch number entered will be displayed again The batch required is selected by press
21. capability can be achieved The grip controls the cable and positions the tip at 39 elcometer right angles to the substrate to avoid any errors that are introduced by variations in these parameters The probe can be used without the grip where the smaller diameter probe is advantageous but some effect on accuracy may result from the probe twisting between measurements or not being truly set at right angles to the substrate If a replacement Hand Grip is required use Sales Part Number 135512026 14 4 Probe placement jig A probe stand which can be used to position a range of probes on small components is available Use Sales Part Number T95012880 14 5 Protective covers The Elcometer 355 is supplied with some clear plastic disposable sheets which protect the unit from overspray Additional covers are available in lots of 10 Use Sales Part Number T35512051 14 6 Re chargeable batteries The Elcometer 355 can be operated using 3 x 1 2 V nickel metal hydride NiMH cells which are charged externally Suitable chargers are available for all voltage options 14 7 Dry batteries The Elcometer 355 can be powered by 3 x 1 5 V LR6 AA alkaline cells Zinc carbon batteries will give a shorter operating life 14 8 Headphones earpiece The Elcometer 355 has a 3 5mm jack socket fitted to the top end plate next to the 25 way D socket This may be used with an earpiece with volume control Part No T35512220 or with headphones Part No 135512216 so t
22. duct 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 1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE The Elcometer 355 Coating Thickness Gauge is a handheld gauge for fast and accurate measurement of the thickness of coatings With a memory of up to 10 000 readings in multiple batches and accuracy to 1 your gauge is a measuring system packed with time saving and cost cutting features 1 1 STANDARDS The Elcometer 355 can be used in accordance with the following National and International Standards FERROUS F ASTM B 499 ASTM D 1186 B ASTM G 12 BS 3900 C5 BS 5411 11 DIN 50981 IMO MSC 215 82 IMO MSC 244 83 ISO 1461 ISO 2063 ISO 2808 7C supersedes ISO 2808 6A BS 3900 C5 6A BS 5411 11 DIN 50981 ISO 2808 12 ISO 19840 NF T30 124 SSPC PA2 elcometer For the IMO PSPC the thickness of coatings should be recorded Your Elcometer 355 can be used for this NON FERROUS NF ASTM D 1400 BS 3900 C5 BS 5411 3 BS 5599 DIN 50984 ISO 2360 supersedes BS 5411 3 ISO 2808 7D supersedes BS 3900 C5 6B BS 5411 3 DIN 50984 ISO 2808 6B ISO 2808 12 ASTM B244 probes N1 N4 FERROUS AND NON FERROUS FNF AS 2331 1 4 AS 3894 3 B AS NZS 1580 108 1 ASTM D 7091 supersedes ASTM D 1186 ASTM D 1400 ASTM E376 EN 13523 1 supersedes ECCA TI ISO 2808 12 USNAVYNSI 009 32 US NAVY PPI 63101 000 a International Marine Organisa
23. e 9 In some conditions the display may show error codes E14 E15 etc For x details of these error codes see Fault Finding Error Codes on page 33 r s i Dy To save readings into memory batching refer to the instructions given in Batches and memory on page 10 elcometer 4 CALIBRATION BASE AND CAL 1 Press BASE for low end calibration on a zero plate or low value foil and CAL for higher foil If the password mode has been enabled see Password function on page 20 then is displayed and the password will have to be entered 2 Take a number of readings on the required calibration thickness Uncoated material for zero or base a thin foil for rough surface or unusual materials and a thick foil for cal A wide range of foils is available see Foils on page 38 The foil value shown on the label applies to a measurement position 12 7 41mm as indicated fs e The display will show an average value indicated by the 7 PU symbol Say 3 3 When the base or cal value shown on the display is stable then i adjust the display to the required value e g 0 or the foil value enter 274 imm the required number using the keypad and then press ENTER The base or cal symbols and 7 will now be removed from the display If a base value greater than zero is entered the rough surface symbol will be displayed This symbol will disappear from the display if the b
24. en or after readings are cleared If readings exist within a batch then the current low limit will be displayed followed by the current high limit for a period of 1 second each l 6 1 TO SET LIMITS 1 Press LIMIT followed by for low or gt for high The current value will be displayed Lo symbol is displayed for low limit and Hi symbol for high limit 2 The value may now be changed to a new value and then press ENTER Once one limit is set the other will be displayed either accept the value and press ENTER or change to a new value and then press ENTER 6 2 TO RESET CANCEL LIMITS To reset the limits to values outside the range of the module press CLEAR With these settings limits will not normally operate Note Reasonable limits are set at a default value of 20 of the effective range less or greater than the low or high limits respectively These values may be adjusted see Reasonable limits function on page 23 15 elcometer Setting the reasonable limit to 99 will switch the reasonable limit function off When a reasonable limit is reached for a reading value the reading display will flash the red LED will flash and the beep will sound a number of times This prompts the user to accept the reading by pressing ENTER or reject the reading by pressing DEL as for deletion of last reading 7 SETUP The setup mode enables the User to adjust a number of different funct
25. es will last approximately one more hour Note Hemove the batteries from the instrument if it is to remain unused for a long period of time This will prevent damage to the instrument in the event of malfunction of the batteries Note All 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 Elcometer 355 Top model shown elcometer 2 3 CONNECTING A PROBE MODULE 1 a pon Ensure the probe is suitable for the measurements to be made Switch off the gauge Open the cover at the back of the gauge Insert the probe module Replace the cover 2 4 SWITCHING THE GAUGE ON AND OFF To switch your gauge on press and hold i The red LED flashes the gauge clicks and all segments of the display are illuminated with the backlight on The Software Version Number is then displayed The instrument will then start up in the mode last used Completion of start up is indicated by one long beep and the red LED flashing To switch your gauge off press and hold ENTER for three seconds Your gauge can also be set to switch off automatically see Date and time on page 18 elcometer 2 5 THE DISPLAY Average Standard deviation 0 Non ferrous Ferrous 1 Reading number oa Q 2 Reading menu item value ona x a 5 3 Service required 1
26. ge a value E06 Number of readings is greater than 999 E07 Too many readings stored this message E08 The printer is off line There may be a delay of approximately 30 seconds before receiving E09 The low limit is greater than the high limit E10 The memory is full 33 elcometer Code Explanation E11 No readings were taken before trying to enter a base or cal factor E12 Limits cannot be changed in a batch with readings E13 Batch number entered cannot be found or Selected batch type not available E14 The probe module currently used is different to when this batch was created E15 The probe module is not responding or is not plugged in E16 Maximum number of batches exceeded E17 The limit set exceeds the range of the probe module in use E18 Calibration Factor error Too large a value has been entered for a Cal Factor E99 Cannot complete standard deviation calculation 34 elcometer 12 STORAGE 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 is to remain unused for a long period of time This will prevent damage to the gauge in the event of malfunction of
27. hat the beeper signals can be heard in high ambient noise environments 40 elcometer 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION For specification details of probe modules please see the separate probe Module Data Sheet Instrument Dimensions 175 mm x 83 mm x 42 mm 6 9 x 3 3 x 1 6 Weight 650 g 1 43 Ibs incl probe module and batteries Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C 32 F to 120 F Storage Temperature 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Batteries 3 x 1 5 V AA cells alkaline or 3 x 1 2 V NiMH re chargeable cells Battery Life Alkaline 40 hours minimum NiMH 20 hours minimum 16 RELATED EQUIPMENT Elcometer produces a wide range of coating thickness gauges and associated paint inspection equipment Users of the Elcometer 355 may also benefit from the following Elcometer products Elcometer 550 Uncured Powder Thickness Gauges Elcometer 157 Coating Thickness Gauge Elcometer 211 Coating Thickness Gauge Elcometer 101 Coating Thickness Gauge For further information contact Elcometer your local Elcometer supplier or visit www elcometer com 41 elcometer 17 TUTORIAL This tutorial is intended to demonstrate the features of the Elcometer 355 Standard instrument and is designed to work with an F1 module fitted to an unused Elcometer 355 If other modules are used or if information is stored from previous operations the response of the instrument to the commands below may be different It is also intended to familiarise the U
28. ing ENTER 10 elcometer Immediate mode is designated as BATCH 0 Returning to immediate mode from batch mode clears all previous immediate mode data and starts at reading 0 The time and day month will always be stored at the time when the first reading is taken In addition if the time stamp mode is enabled see Date and time on page 18 it will also be stored within the batch data whenever the instrument is Switched off automatically Switched on again instructed that the batch is closed normally by opening another batch 5 2 VIEWING BATCH DATA Data within the current batch may be viewed by pressing BATCH and Other batches may only be viewed by first selecting them Viewing always starts at the beginning of the batch Use and gt to scroll through the data Embedded within data and shown in the reading number display are OP which indicates when the batch was opened On to indicate when the instrument was switched on and CL to indicate when the batch was closed along with the time and date month and day only alternately flashing The date format may be either mm dd or dd mm see Date and time on page 18 Also embedded are any base or cal functions which are completed within the batch The beginning of the viewed data may be selected by pressing BASE the middle by pressing CAL and the end by pressing LIMIT Note The beeper is switched off automatically so that on
29. ions to suit the way the instrument is operated The setup mode is based around 10 functions each of which has sub functions After pressing SETUP Function No 10 SEL will be displayed t rm us This function is used to select the Data Collection Statistical modes i e Statistics 7t r aa a Average or Counted Average see Statistics on page 26 Other functions may be selected by using lt or gt to go through the list or by pressing the relevant number If lt or gt are pressed the individual functions are displayed and ENTER must then be pressed to select that function for modification Using the number keys the sub function is more quickly selected and is thus a quick entry method for experienced users Once a function is entered lt or gt are used to either select the alternatives or modify the value Sub functions are displayed using a second number in the n display e g 11 for baud function within Prnt Select the required value for the function or sub function by pressing ENTER Exit the function by pressing 0 or SETUP the required number of times or Esc to step back through the Sub Menus This display signifies the end of each menu s options n yw id The following sections describe each function in numerical order f g ms 16 elcometer 7 1 PRINTER SETUP FUNCTIONS Having pressed SETUP use lt or gt to select Tx Press ENTER Pe
30. ly a click sounds when scrolling through the data 11 elcometer 5 3 CLEAR DELETE BATCH DATA Data within a batch may be cleared leaving the batch number calibration and limits Alternatively the batch data and its associated number may be deleted CLEARING CURRENT BATCH DATA Select the batch to be cleared see Selecting a batch on page 10 Press BATCH and CLEAR or simply press CLEAR to go straight to the alternating displays further on Batch n P F un 4 e Press ENTER and the display will alternate between Clr and batch no as shown batch number 14 in this example Batch Y Press ENTER to clear the selected batch or Esc to cancel the operation s Batch nt i a4 DELETING CURRENT BATCH Select the batch to be cleared see Selecting a batch on page 10 Press BATCH and DEL T uds MET SL bad fa la Press ENTER and the display will alternate between dEL and batch no as shown batch number 14 in this example Press ENTER to delete the batch or Esc to cancel the operation CLEARING DEFINED BATCH DATA Press BATCH and CLEAR Enter the batch number and then press ENTER the display will alternate between Clr and batch no as shown batch number 14 in this example Press ENTER to clear the selected batch or Esc to cancel the operation If the defined batch has never contained any readings to clear the display will show
31. ption Pressing ENTER displays current status oFF or on lt or gt toggles between aL these two options ENTER selects the chosen status and returns to the bLi display Press gt to step through to mode selection option Ta add ate be 49 elcometer Press ENTER and use gt to step through the sub functions to counted average option Press ENTER to view the number of readings used for the counted average use lt and gt to adjust the value Press ENTER to accept the new number of readings or Esc to return to the SEL display Press SETUP or Esc to return to immediate mode Ut 039 UN Pe WP 17 14 To demonstrate counted average Create a new batch number batch 10 Note Counted average and average modes only function within a batch Take some readings at least 20 and note the effect of the counted average Connect to a printer use the Elcometer portable printer and print the batch by pressing PRINT 2 and batch number followed by ENTER 50 18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3i Switch on ENTER Enter data or batch mode Switch off hold key down 7 Display mean o Display standard deviation lt Display lowest reading gt Display highest reading BASE Set lowest calibration point CAL Set highest calibration point LIMIT Set high and low limits Esc Escape from function DEL
32. r return to um Note the change in value of the reading as the units change 43 elcomeler 17 5 Set CALibration and BASE Values Ensure the display shows um Press CAL and the display will show n Take a set of readings on a known value of foil on a steel substrate The display an will show the running mean for the set of readings Modify the reading to be the actual value of the foil using the gt or lt and press ENTER Cal will disappear and the reading display will blank Press BASE and the display will show n m Take a set of readings on the bare steel substrate ri us Enter zero either by accepting 0 0 in the display by pressing ENTER or by modifying the value in the display to read 0 0 by using the gt or keys and then pressing ENTER 17 6 Send Readings to Memory Set up Batch 1 by pressing BATCH 1 ENTER The display will show 7 Take a set of readings and view 7 o lt and as before Baron i 17 7 Show use of DEL and CLEAR Controls Set up Batch 123465 by pressing BATCH 1 2 3 4 6 5 2 Note how this batch number scrolls across the display The batch symbol will Banen EME always flash until ENTER is pressed Press DEL twice to delete the 5 and the 6 from the end of the display 44 elcometer Now press 5 and 6 The display will show 2 z Press CLEAR to remove the batch number from the display pate JUR Pre
33. ser with of the functions of the Elcometer 355 but actual use of the instrument depends on application and requirements of the process 17 1 Switch ON To switch on press and hold fJ Note display of all segments and software 288 JN AA x identification Baich Vege HAAG NFIO Print i x D Base Cal MES HiLo UL um mm ia mil thou lt QUE lt s gt A aa The instrument wakes up in the mode last used To switch off press and hold ENTER for approximately 3 seconds Note The instrument will normally switch off automatically after 1 minute if no operation is carried out see Date and time on page 18 to adjust 17 2 Select Immediate Mode Batch 0 Press BATCH and the display will flash Batch Ze lt lt um 42 elcometer Press 0 ENTER and the display will show O Batch F 17 3 Display some Statistics Take a set of up to five readings on a foil on a mild steel surface e g 935 microns The number of readings increments in the top left hand corner as each reading is displayed The last reading is held on the display Press and hold 7 to read mean o to read standard deviation c to read lowest reading 00 OF LOWEST READING JO Hay AIE e gt to read highest reading No OF HIGHEST READING 27n Fg ad Q e 17 4 Operate in different Units Change units by pressing UNITS once for mm again for mil again for thou again fo
34. ss 1 2 3 and ENTER to create batch 123 Take readings into batch 123 and use DEL to delete the last reading Note how the readings and value displays update Repeat the base routine from section 17 5 within the batch and take some more readings 17 8 To review the batch Press BATCH and The display will flash the time and date This is for the time and date the batch was np a opened ar 6 UDU l oC Us informat i rye Press gt once to show the probe module information Then press gt to review the 92 t ME a a a batch from reading 1 Use lt and gt to move backwards and forwards through the batch To exit review mode press ENTER twice or Esc twice 17 9 To see which batches exist Press BATCH and repeat to show each batch number in the order in which they were entered 45 elcometer 17 10 To clear a specific batch Select the batch number in this example batch number 14 and press CLEAR Press ENTER and the display will alternate between Clr and batch no as shown alternating with Press ENTER to clear the selected batch i e remove all readings and return to the readings mode or press Esc to cancel the operation 17 11 To delete a specific batch Select the batch number in this example batch number 14 and press DEL Press ENTER and the display will alternate between dEL and batch no as shown alternating with Press ENTER to delete
35. the batteries 13 MAINTENANCE You own one of the finest hand held coating thickness gauges in the world If looked after it will last a lifetime If you are not sure if your gauge is performing correctly please contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier for advice If during calibration the lt gt symbol appears this indicates that servicing is required If the lt gt symbol is flashing the instrument can still be used but it should be returned for service at the next convenient opportunity If the symbol remains solid on the display while the instrument is switched on then the instrument cannot be calibrated and should be returned for servicing immediately If you return your Elcometer 355 for any reason please describe why as fully as possible Make sure that you include any probe modules that are associated with the condition as most faults are associated with the consumable item the probe and an alternative module may allow further use of your gauge Regular checks of the probe module performance are therefore recommended 35 elcometer 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 The warranty will be invalidated if the gauge has been opened Contact details can be found onthe outside cover of these operating instructions atwww elcometer com 14 ACCESSORIES A range of
36. the selected batch and return to the readings mode or press Esc to cancel the operation Review the batch numbers again see section 17 9 and note that batch number 14 no longer exists To re select immediate mode press BATCH 0 and ENTER 46 Batch I L 4 F t tt q elcometer 17 12 To set limits Press LIMIT and the display shows Press lt to display current low Lo limit Hio The low limit software default values for all modules depends on the module but will be a negative number Enter a limit close to but below the foil value being used and then press ENTER Current high hi limit will then be displayed The high limit software default values for all modules depends on the module but will be a number above the range of the module Enter a limit close to but above the foil value and press ENTER Create a new batch 1234 and take readings Take the readings on the uncoated substrate and on two foils together Note Note the high and low warnings Limits will be carried forward to new batches unless changed Limits can only be changed in a batch where no readings have been recorded i e a new batch batch 0 or a batch with data cleared Press BATCH 0 ENTER to return to immediate mode cea 17 13 SETUP FUNCTIONS Press SETUP and the display will show 47 elcometer Use gt twice to get to the Printer Setup Menu Press ENTER to select the printer setup and the display will show
37. tion Performance Standard for Protective Coatings elcometer 1 2 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS Elcometer 355 Top Gauge Leather carry case Precision Hand Grip Earpiece CD containing data collection software PC Cable Batteries Operating instructions The gauge is packed in cardboard and foam packaging Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner Consult your Local Environmental Authority for further guidance To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 355 please take some time to read these Operating Instructions Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have any questions Elcometer 355 Coating Thickness Gauge y g lt gt Gace ex um 7 a 8 me 4 s 6 9 1 2 08 vant m ama ame w Ere ore e acometer es elcometer 2 GETTING STARTED 2 1 REMOVING THE CASE To remove the leather case to gain access to the module and battery compartments undo the retaining screw located on the bottom of the case and remove the gauge by pushing it through the hole 2 2 FITTING BATTERIES Batteries are located under the cover at the rear of the gauge Fit three LR6 AA alkaline dry batteries or rechargeable equivalent take care to ensure correct battery polarity When the battery symbol is shown on the display the batteries should be replaced When the symbol starts flashing the batteri
38. ub functions gm Date format by Country I lj u TC b an a There are two date formats available S AU or SP SP e d M for Day Month UK tel Ds 18 elcometer M d for Month Day USA Press ENTER or Esc to return to the Coun display Continue stepping through the time and date functions by using gt Press ENTER at the required option and use lt and gt to select within that option Esc cancels the operation Set day month and year ms res c Set time of day ua EX Vx mee LU e PVT Time stamp ms ar had VY lt Select time stamp off or on e land Switch off timeout period in minutes 1 30 or 0 for none hr uu D PVT 19 elcometer 7 3 BEEPER FUNCTION Having pressed SETUP use lt or gt to select Press ENTER and set beeper volume level using lt or gt 1 4 or 0 for none Press ENTER to return to the oEEP display or Esc to cancel the operation 7 4 PASSWORD FUNCTION Having pressed SETUP use lt or gt to select Password Function Press ENTER and then enter the current password to gain access The default password is 0000 As each number is pressed o will show in the upper half of the display If an incorrect password has been entered the display will show no If this happens press any key to return to the PASS display Once the correct
39. unction or SETUP n To select required function Then use lt or gt ENTER For sub function or n lt or gt ENTER To change sub function SETUP SETUP or Esc as necessary To exit Printing Mode PRINT lt gt ENTER To select print mode or PRINT n n IBATCH as necessary 54 elcometer Switch Instrument Off Hold down ENTER for more than 3 seconds Note The Elcometer 355 will automatically switch off after 60 seconds User selectable between 1 and 30 minutes see Date and time on page 18 55
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