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Elcometer 3045

Persoz and KönigPendulum Hardness Tester

Operating Instructions

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This product meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the Low VoltageDirective.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 usedconductively coupled radio-frequency energy which is necessary for the internal functioning ofthe equipment itself.

• Class B products are suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishmentsdirectly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used fordomestic purposes.

is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited.All other trademarks acknowledged.© Copyright Elcometer Limited. 2010.

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 permissionof Elcometer Limited.A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our website via www.elcometer.com

Doc.No. TMA-0471 Issue 02Text with Cover No: 21608

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CONTENTSSection Page

1 About your tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.1 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.2 What the box contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.1 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.3 Power input, main on/off switch and RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.4 Menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.5 The parts of your tester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.6 The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Preparing for a test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.1 Switching on the tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.2 Levelling the tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.3 Fitting the pendulum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.4 Loading a specimen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.1 Testing in immediate mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.2 Testing in batching mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.1 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.2 Review Batches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.3 Check Pendulum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.4 Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125.5 Data Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.6 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.7 Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.8 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.9 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6 Transferring readings to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146.1 Installing ElcoMaster software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146.2 Transferring reading Data Using the RS232 data Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

9 Spare parts and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

10 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Thank you for purchasing this Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester. Welcome to Elcometer.Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment forcoatings and concrete.Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application to postapplication inspection.The Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester, is a world beating product. With the purchase of thisproduct you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For moreinformation visit our website at www.elcometer.com

1 ABOUT YOUR TESTER

The Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester is a simple-to-use instrument for assessing thehardness of specimens such as coated panels. The instrument is semi-automatic and includesbatch memory and data output to a computer.Your hardness tester works on the principle that the damping time of a pendulum oscillating on aspecimen indicates the hardness of the specimen. The amplitude of the oscillation reduces morequickly on soft specimens than on hard specimens.The Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester can be fitted with two types of pendulum:• Persoz• König.The Persoz and König test methods differ by the period and amplitude of the oscillation. The Persoztest measures the time taken for the amplitude of oscillation to decrease from 12° to 4°; the Königtest measures from 6° to 3°. Hence the König will take approximately half the time to test the samesample as the Persoz.

1.1 StandardsThe Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester can be used in accordance with the following Nationaland International Standards: ASTM D 4366, DIN 53157, NBN T22-105, BS 3900 E5, ISO 1522,NFT 30 016

1.2 What the box contains• Elcometer 3045 Persoz and König Pendulum Hardness Tester• Glass Test Piece• Bubble Level• RS232 Data Cable• 3 x mains leads (UK, EUR and US)• ElcoMaster Software on CD• Operating InstructionsPendulums are not supplied with the tester and have to be ordered separately.The Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester is packed in a cardboard and foam package. It isrecommended that this packaging is retained and reused in the event that the instrument needs tobe transported. If the packaging materials are disposed of, please ensure that this is done in anenvironmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester please takesome time to read these Operating Instructions. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or yourElcometer supplier if you have any questions.

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2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 CautionThe Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester has been manufactured with your safety inmind. Improper use can result in damage to the tester and can impair the protectionprovided by the equipment. Please observe the precautions discussed in these operating

instructions.To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open the housing of the tester. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the tester to rainor excess moisture.The tester must be plugged into a suitably rated mains switched socket outlet.The disconnect device for the tester is the mains on/off switch above the power input socket andmust be readily accessible to the user.The mains plug on your tester may be fitted with a fuse. When replacing this fuse, ensure a fuse ofthe correct rating is used.

2.2 InstallationThe tester is heavy; manual lifting of the tester must be carried out by at least two people.

Note: Before moving or transporting the tester, remove and store safely the glass test piece andthe pendulum.

Place the tester on a flat level table suitable for the load imposed by the tester. The table should beisolated from draughts and vibrations and not in the vicinity of machinery which may causevibrations.Your tester must be level during use. If it is not level, the calibration may not be accurate and thependulum loading system may not function correctly.During initial installation of the tester (or when it has been moved to another location) the twolevelling checks listed below must be performed in the order given:

1. Level the tester using the bubble level built-in to the specimen tableTo level the tester using the bubble level built-in to the specimen table, follow the procedure givenin “Levelling the tester” on page 7.

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2. Level the pendulum loading and position sensing system using the separate bubble level supplied loose with the tester.1. Place the bubble level on the top surface

of the pendulum control assembly asindicated.

2. Observe the bubble.• If the bubble is centred, the pendulum

loading and position sensing system islevel and your tester is ready for use.

• If the bubble is not centred, adjust thelevel of the pendulum loading andposition sensing system as describedin the following paragraph (3).

3. If adjustment is necessary:• Remove the orange scale plate (2

screws, marked ‘A’ in illustration).• Rotate the levelling screws (2 screws,

marked ‘B’ in illustration) until thebubble is centred. Note that theseadjustments should only be very small -significant adjustments should notnormally be required.

• When the bubble is centred, replacethe orange scale plate and tighten the2 retaining screws (A).

2.3 Power input, main on/off switch and RS232The power input socket is located at the side of the tester.A fuse protects the power input socket - see “Technicalspecification” on page 15 for fuse rating.The mains on/off switch is above the power input socket.The tester must be connected to an earthed supply.

RS232 interfaceThe small socket next to the power input is an RS232 outputinterface which can be used to send data to your computer- see “Transferring readings to a computer” on page 14.

2.4 Menu languageTo select menu language, see “Language” on page 13.

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2.5 The parts of your tester

Control panel

Specimen table and bubble level

Pendulum(Persoz shown)

Pendulum loading and position sensing system

Bubble level viewing mirror

Pendulum storage bracket

Glass test piece storage bracket

Instrument levelling feet

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2.6 The control panelTo control your tester, use the keypad on the front panel.

Numeric keypad for selecting language and setting date/time

1. Selects PERSOZ test2. Scrolls up through menus and lists

Stops tester

1. Selects menu items2. Activates displayed command

1. Accesses the menu2. Escapes out of menus

1. Selects KÖNIG test2. Scrolls down through menus and lists3. Resets test if door is opened

Starts tester

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3 PREPARING FOR A TEST

Your tester conducts tests automatically, however before testing can be started, the user mustcomplete the following tasks:• Switch on the tester• Check that the tester is level• Fit the pendulum• Load the specimen.

3.1 Switching on the tester• Connect tester to mains supply.• Close the door.• Press switch at lefthand side to switch on tester.

• The tester displays a welcome screen and then performs an initialisation sequence.• The tester displays Batching Mode, Immediate Mode or Levelling Mode (see “Mode” on

page 11) and then waits for the user to press PERSOZ/KÖNIG (depending upon pendulumtype) or Menu Esc.

• If the door is open when the tester is switched on, the tester displays Please Close Door forInitialising, and then waits for the user to close the door. Once the door is closed, initialisingbegins.

3.2 Levelling the testerYour tester must be level during use. If it is not level, the calibration may not be accurateand the pendulum loading system may not function correctly.

Set your tester to the correct level when it is first installed or if it is moved to a different location (see“Installation” on page 3) and then check that the level is correct at the start of each day’s usage.To check the level of your tester:1. Switch on the tester.2. Press Menu>Mode>Levelling.3. Press Start.

The display shows Place Glass Test Piece on Table.4. Place the glass test piece on the specimen table, close the door and press OK.

The sample table will raise and the display will then show Is The Bubble Centred?5. Using the bubble level viewing mirror, observe the bubble level in the specimen table.

• If the bubble is centred, the specimen table is already set at the correct level.• If the bubble is not centred, adjust the level of the specimen table by rotating the adjustable

feet at the base of the tester until the bubble becomes centred.6. Press YES.

The specimen table will lower.7. Remove and store the glass test piece.

Your tester is now level and ready for use.

Note: If you move the tester, remember to check the level of the pendulum loading and positionsensing system - see “Installation” on page 3.

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3.3 Fitting the pendulumTake great care when handling the pendulum; it is a very important part of your tester andis manufactured to precise standards. Any distortion of the pendulum or other similardamage may affect the readings.

To fit the pendulum:1. Clean the pendulum pivot balls using a

suitable degreasing fluid.2. Open the cabinet door.3. The pendulum cross bar is marked

‘FORWARD’ at one edge. The pendulummust be fitted with this marking towards thefront of the tester:Mount the pendulum on the two locatingpins either side of the specimen table; thepins fit into the conical recesses on theunderside of the pendulum cross bar.

4. The pendulum is now fitted and ready forthe start of a test.

Note: When the pendulum is not in use, place iton the pendulum storage bracket inside thecabinet.

3.4 Loading a specimenTo load a specimen:1. Ensure the specimen is flat and clean; if

necessary, use a suitable degreasing fluidto remove surface grease.

2. Open the cabinet door.3. Place the specimen on the table.4. Close the cabinet door.

Note: There is no need to clamp the specimenin place; this is done automatically by the testerat the start of a test.

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4 TESTING

Testing can be done in immediate mode or batch mode. To select immediate mode or batch modesee “Mode” on page 11.

4.1 Testing in immediate mode1. Choose test type; press Persoz or König.

The screen displays Is the pendulum on the locating pins?2. Ensure the correct pendulum is being used and that it is

fitted correctly onto the locating pins - see “Fitting thependulum” on page 8.

3. When the pendulum is fitted, press Yes.The screen displays Place Sample on Table & Close Door.

4. Load the specimen - see “Loading a specimen” on page 8. 5. When the specimen is loaded and the door is closed, press OK.

The tester beeps once and the specimen table rises, clamping the specimen in place.The pendulum is moved to its starting position, released and starts to oscillate.During the test the screen displays the number of oscillations and test duration. These valuesare constantly updated.When the pendulum has completed its oscillation cycle the tester beeps twice and the screendisplays Test Complete.The specimen table lowers and the pendulum rests on the locating pins.The screen then displays the results for the test:• Total Oscillation:XX where XX is the total number of

oscillations• Duration:XX s where XX is the duration of the test in

seconds• Xm YYs where X and YY is the duration of the test in

minutes and seconds.6. Optional: To stop the test at any time, press Stop or Menu

Esc.The tester beeps three times, lowers the specimen table and displays Select Pendulum orMenu.

Note: If you open the door during a test, the tester will give warning beeps, stop the test and display‘Door Open, Close Door & Press RESET’. Press ‘RESET’ to re-initialise the instrument.

4.2 Testing in batching mode1. Follow steps 1 to 5 given in “Testing in immediate mode” on

page 9 to prepare for and start test number 1 of the batch.During the test the screen displays the batch number, thetest number within the batch, the number of oscillations andtest duration. These values are constantly updated.When the pendulum has completed its oscillation cycle thetester beeps twice and the screen displays Test Complete.The specimen table lowers and the pendulum rests on the locating pins.

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The screen then displays the results for test number 1:• Total Oscillation:XX where XX is the total number of

oscillations• Duration:XX s where XX is the duration of the test in

seconds• Xm YYs where X and YY is the duration of the test in

minutes and seconds.2. Press OK.

The screen displays Check Pendulum & Press Start.3. Ensure the pendulum is fitted correctly onto the locating pins. If necessary, close the door.4. Press Start.

The tester beeps once and test number 2 of the batch starts.5. At the end of test number 2, repeat steps 2 to 4 to run test number 3 of the batch.

When the pendulum has completed test number 3, the tester beeps twice and the screendisplays Test Complete.The specimen table lowers and the pendulum rests on the locating pins.The screen then displays the results for test number 3

6. Press OK to display the batch number, time and date and the average of the 3 tests in thebatch:• OscillationsX: XX.XX where XX.XX is the average number

of oscillations per test• DurationX: XX.XX s where XX.XX is the average duration

per test• Test: Persoz or König (depending upon test type).

7. Optional: Press OK to start another test batch8. Optional: To stop the test at any time, press Stop or Menu

Esc.The tester beeps three times, lowers the specimen table and displays Select Pendulum orMenu. The test results for the batch will not be saved.

5 MENU

Press Menu Esc at any time to access:• Tester configuration, information and options• Pendulum check and calibration• Batch data review and output.To navigate to a menu item, use the scroll up and scroll downkeys. When the menu item you want is highlighted, press .The selected menu item is displayed.Press Menu Esc at any time to escape from a menu.

Note: If you press Menu Esc during a test, the test will stopimmediately and any batch test result data will be lost.

Note: Menu is not available while the specimen table is lowering.

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5.1 ModeSelects Immediate mode, Batching mode or Levelling mode.To select mode:1. Use the scroll up/down keys to highlight Immediate, Batching or Levelling.2. To select the highlighted mode, press .

ImmediateThe tester performs a single test and displays the result.

BatchingThe tester performs three tests, then displays an average of the three tests and stores the followingdata into a single batch location in memory:• Test type• Date and time (test #1, test #2, test #3)• Number of oscillations (test #1, test #2, test #3)• Duration (test #1, test #2, test #3)• Average number of oscillations• Average durationYour tester has a memory capacity of 10 batches. The batch number is incremented each time it isused and when all ten batches have been filled with data the first batch will be overwritten, then thesecond, and so on.

LevellingUsed to check that the tester is level - see “Levelling the tester” on page 7.

5.2 Review BatchesOpens a batch and shows the readings and statistics on the display.1. Use the scroll up/down keys to display the batch required.

The displays shows the batch number, time, date and average of the reading data for thebatch.

2. To view the reading data in the batch, press DATA .The displays shows the reading number (1, 2 or 3), number of oscillations and test duration forthe reading.

3. Use the scroll up/down keys to view the data for each of the three readings in the batch.4. To return to the batch statistics, press OK .

5.3 Check PendulumChecks that the time period of the pendulum is within specifications.This check pendulum routine should be used periodically and should always be performed prior toconducting the calibration routine (see section 5.4).The check pendulum routine times 100 oscillations on the glass test piece and reports whether thependulum is in specification. Before starting, ensure that:• The instrument is mounted on a sturdy table in a draught free area.• The temperature of the room is 23°C ± 2°C.• The relative humidity is 50% ± 5%.

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• The glass test piece and the pivot balls are free of grease.• The pendulum is aligned exactly with the 0° (zero) mark on the scale when the glass test piece

is fitted and the specimen table is in its raised position.

Note: Check Pendulum is not available while the tester is in Levelling Mode.

To conduct the check pendulum routine:1. Select Persoz or König2. Check the pendulum fulcrum condition. Are the fulcrums clean and in good condition?

• If yes, press YES to continue• If no, clean or replace the fulcrum pins.

3. Is the pendulum on the locating pins?• If yes, press YES to continue• If no, reposition the pendulum.

4. Place glass test piece on specimen table and close door.5. Press OK.

The test is conducted automatically and oscillations and time are measured. The display thenshows the test routine results.

Check Pendulum test routine results:• If the pendulum is within specifications the display shows Calibration OK.• If the pendulum is out of specifications:

• Persoz pendulum - the display shows Replace Pendulum (See “Spare parts andaccessories” on page 15)

• König - the display shows Move Weight Up/Down XX mm and Retest. Adjust the weightaccordingly and then press OK. The Check Pendulum routine will restart. Continue thisprocess until the Check Pendulum routine is accurate.

Note: When not in use, the glass test piece should be stored on the storage bracket in the cabinet.

5.4 CalibrateRe-calibrates the instrument.

Note: Before starting the Gauge Calibration routine, check that the pendulum time period is withinspecifications by conducting the Check Pendulum routine - see section 5.3. Also check the testeris level by entering Levelling Mode - see section 3.2.

Note: Calibrate is not available while the tester is in Levelling Mode.

1. Select Persoz or König2. Is the pendulum on the locating pins?

• If yes, press YES to continue• If no, reposition the pendulum.

3. Place glass test piece on specimen table and close door.4. Press OK.

The test is conducted automatically and oscillations and time are measured. The display thenshows the test routine results.

Gauge calibration test routine results:• If the tester is within specifications the display shows Calibration OK.

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• If the tester is out of specifications, the display shows Calibration Required. Press RETEST orCAL to Adjust. To conduct the test routine again, press RETEST, or to recalibrate the testerpress CAL. If you select CAL, the tester makes adjustments automatically and then promptsthe user to run the Gauge Calibration routine again. Repeat as necessary until testercalibration is within specifications.

Note: When the glass test piece is not in use, place it on the storage bracket in the cabinet.

5.5 Data OutputSends data from the tester memory to ElcoMaster software on your computer.You can send data from a single batch or from all batches. Data is output via the RS232 interfacelocated next to the power input panel on the left hand side of the tester.1. Use the scroll up/down keys to highlight Single Batch or All Batches.2. To select the highlighted option, press .3. If you selected Single Batch, use the scroll up/down keys to highlight the batch required and

then press . The data from the selected batch will be sent to the RS232 interface.If you selected All Batches, the data from all the batches will be sent to the RS232 interface.

5.6 BacklightToggles display backlight on/off.To toggle backlight on/off, press .

5.7 Date/TimeAdjusts date and time.

1. To set date and time, press .The cursor flashes.

2. Use the numeric keypad to enter the date and time and then press .

5.8 LanguageDisplays and adjusts menu language.The current selected language is shown at the bottom of the display.1. Use the scroll up/down keys to see the number corresponding to the language required.2. Press - the cursor will start to flash.3. Use the numeric keypad to select required language (0, 1, 2, etc.)4. Press - the cursor will stop flashing.

All displays will then be shown in the selected language.5. To exit, press Menu Esc (when the cursor is not flashing).

5.9 AboutDisplays miscellaneous information about your tester.Gauge InformationDisplays tester model number, name and information about the Persoz and König tests.ContactUse the scroll up/down keys to navigate to the Elcometer contact details required (UK, USA, Asia,Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany).

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6 TRANSFERRING READINGS TO A COMPUTER

Your tester is supplied with ElcoMaster software. ElcoMaster allows you to:• Download readings data from your tester to the ElcoMaster data management system.• Keep your reports, photographs and all your other inspection information in one place -

ElcoMaster.• Create accurate and professional reports configured to allow your data to be understood easily

at all levels.• Create PDF versions of your reports and e-mail direct from ElcoMaster.ElcoMaster is on the CD supplied with your tester and it can also be downloaded, together with anysubsequent upgrades, from the Elcometer website www.elcometer.comTo use ElcoMaster for data transfer, the software must be installed on your computer and yourtester must be connected to your computer using the RS232 data cable.

6.1 INSTALLING ELCOMASTER SOFTWARE1. Place the CD in your computer.

The software installation wizard should run automatically. If it does not run automatically:• Click Start > Run• Type D:AutoCIS (where ‘D’ is the letter of your CD drive)• Click OK. The software installation wizard will run.

2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.Follow the instructions included with ElcoMaster to interface your gauge with your computer.

6.2 TRANSFERRING READING DATA USING THE RS232 DATA CABLE1. Connect your gauge to your computer using the RS232 data cable.2. Start ElcoMaster and follow the separate instructions included with ElcoMaster to connect to

your Elcometer 3045 Pendulum Hardness Tester.3. Switch on your tester and follow the instructions given in “Data Output” on page 13 to send

data from one batch or all batches to your computer.

7 MAINTENANCE

The Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester is designed to give many years reliable service undernormal operating and storage conditions.At regular intervals, check the condition of the pendulum - see paragraph 5.3 on page 11.The tester does not contain any internal user-serviceable components. In the unlikely event of afault, the Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester should be returned to your local Elcometer supplieror directly to Elcometer. The warranty will be invalidated if the body of the tester has been opened.Details of Elcometer offices around the world are given on the outside cover of these operatinginstructions. Alternatively visit the Elcometer website, www.elcometer.com

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8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Specimen dimensions: 200 mm x 110 mm x 14 mm (maximum)(7.85" x 4.33" x 0.55")

Oscillation period: 1 s ± 0.01 s (Persoz)1.4 s ± 0.02 s (König)

Measurement deflection: 12° to 4° (Persoz)6° to 3° (König)

Measurement time: 430 s ± 15 s (Persoz)250 s ± 10 s (König)

Number of oscillations: 430 ± 15 (Persoz)172 to 185 (König)

Operating voltage: 100 to 240V ~ alternating currentTransient overvoltage: Category II as per IEC 60364-4-443Operating frequency: 50/60 HzCurrent Rating: 125mAFuse rating - plug (if fitted): 13 AFuse rating - machine: T2.5AH250V (1 off)Dimensions: Door closed - 500 mm x 330 mm x 760 mm (19.7” x 13” x 30”)

Door open - 820 mm x 330 mm x 760 mm (32.3” x 13” x 30”)Weight: 17 kg (37.5 lb)Operating environment: The tester is suitable for indoor use.Ambient air temperature: +5°C to +40°C (41°F to 104°F)Humidity range: Not to exceed 80% relative humidity up to 31°C (88°F),

decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C (104°F).Maximum altitude: 2000 m (6560 ft)The tester generates a sound pressure and sound power level <70 dB.

9 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

The following replacement items and optional accessories are available from your local supplier ordirect from Elcometer:Description Part NumberPersoz pendulum KT003030P001König pendulum KT003040P001Glass test piece KT003045P009

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10 RELATED EQUIPMENT

In addition to the Elcometer Pendulum Hardness Tester, Elcometer produces a wide range of otherequipment for determining the physical characteristics of surface coatings. Users of the ElcometerPendulum Hardness Tester may also benefit from the following Elcometer products:• Elcometer Scratch Testers• Elcometer Washability, Brushability and Abrasion Testers• Elcometer Elasticity and Resistance Deformation Testers• Elcometer Appearance MetersFor further information contact Elcometer, your local Elcometer supplier, or visitwww.elcometer.com or www.elcoship.com

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