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Elcometer 4563

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Standard Models

Operating Instruction

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These instructions apply to the following Elcometer 4563 Ferrous (F), Non-Ferrous (NF) and Dual Ferrous/Non-Ferrous

t described in these instructions is covered by the following atent No: GB2306009B FNF US Patent No: atent No: 2367135B F1 2 US Patent No. an Patent Pending SIG QDID = B014393.

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t Elcometer Ltd. 2004-2011.served. No part of this Document may be reproduced, transmitted,otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by anyoptical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission ohis Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website vi

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Mutal Recognition Agreement Law

wing two conditions: (1) this device received, including interference that

ss B digital device, pursuant to Partn against harmful interference in ancy energy and, if not installed andmmunications. However, there is not does cause harmful interference tond on, the user is encouraged to try

receiver is connected.

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2009028 2009035 2009038 2009041


The following table associates the relevant 4563 model number with its Japaneseidentifiers.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follomay not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencemay cause undesired operation.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectioresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequeused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio coguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipmenradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off ato correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Modifications not expressly approved by Elcometer Limited could void the user's authFCC rules.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

A456FSI1 R 205 WW 2009024 A456FNFSI1 R 205 WWA456FSI12 R 205 WW 2009025 A456FSS R 205 WWA456FSI3 R 205 WW 2009026 A456NSS R 205 WWA456NSI1 R 205 WW 2009027 A456FNFSS R 205 WW

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CONTENTS

Section1 About your gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 What this box contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 Conventions in these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Quick-start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Fitting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Battery condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Fitting probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 The controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Switching the gauge on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 Switching the gauge off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 The screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Taking a reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 The reading screen and menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Reading screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 Main MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Main MENU - Extended menu off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Main MENU - Extended menu on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Calibration adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 Calibration method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 Preset calibration methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 Calibration foils and standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Calibration adjustment procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 Enlarge stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Stats on LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Clear stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 Select stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 Set NDFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Batching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 Exit batching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 Open new batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3 Open existing batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 Review batches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 Set limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.6 Free memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Transferring readings to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1 Transferring Using a Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2 Transferring Using a Bluetooth® connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3 Transferring PSPC readings data to ElcoMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Personalised welcome screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Storage and transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Statistics terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fitting the wrist harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Probe measurement performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Probe capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 1. Elcometer 4563

Coating Thickness Gauge


Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 4563

Coating Thickness Gauge. Welcome to Elcometer.Elcometer are world leaders in the design,manufacture and supply of coatings inspectionequipment. Our products cover all aspects ofcoating inspection, from development throughapplication to post application inspection.The Elcometer 4563 Coating Thickness Gauge is aworld beating product. With the purchase of thisgauge you now have access to the worldwideservice and support network of Elcometer. Formore information visit our website atwww.elcometer.com.

1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE

The Elcometer 4563 Coating Thickness Gauge is ahandheld gauge for fast and accuratemeasurement of the thickness of coatings on metalsubstrates.

The gauge is availthree versions; Standard and Topmanual describeoperation of Elcometer Standard.All versions of thefeature an easymenu driven grinterface which guiduser through taskas gauge configand caliadjustment.

The gauge is availaprobe or as a separof probes is availapage 43. Separateminiature or Plug inmust be ordered se

http://www.elcometer.com

411 (11), DIN 50981,4), ISO 1461, ISO 2063,

2808-12, ISO 19840,-PA2 (2004)

F)3900 (C5), BS 5411 (3),4, ISO 2360,2808-12

N-FERROUS (FNF)94.3-B, AS/NZS 1580.108.1,M E 376, ECCA T1,

808-12, NSTM 631, , US NAVY NSI 009-32,1-000

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1.1 FEATURES• A range of smooth and rough surface

calibration adjustments.• Menu driven backlit graphical user interface.• Interchangeable probes (separate versions

only).• Statistics.• Monitoring of readings to NDFT in accordance

with 90/10 rule.• Bluetooth® interface.• RS232 interface.• High/low limits.• Memory of up to 250 readings in a single

batch.

1.2 STANDARDSThe Elcometer 4563 can be used in accordance withthe following National and International Standards:

FERROUS (F)ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186-B, ASTM G 12,

BS 3900(C5), BS 5IMO MSC.215 (82/8ISO 2808-7C, ISONF T30-124, SSPC

NON-FERROUS (NASTM D 1400, BSBS 5599, DIN 5098ISO 2808-7D, ISO

FERROUS AND NOAS 2331.1.4, AS 38ASTM D 7091, ASTEN 13523-1, ISO 2SMS 6310-081-015US NAVY PPI 6310

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parate probes only


1.3 WHAT THIS BOX CONTAINS• Elcometer 4563 Gauge with integral probe, or

Elcometer 4563 Gauge and separate probe(probe must be ordered separately)

• Calibration foils• Gauge carrying pouch• Wrist harness• Batteries• CD containing data collection software• Operating instructions

1.4 CONVENTIONS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONSThe Elcometer 4563 is controlled using a simplemenu structure which helps you get the most fromyour gauge - see page 19.As an example, the LANGUAGES option which is inSETUP from the MAIN MENU would be shown inthese instructions as MENU/SETUP/LANGUAGES.These instructions include images of Elcometer4563 screens with units set to microns (µm). Similarscreens will be seen when the gauge is set to otherunits such as mils or inches.

1.5 QUICK-STARTTo quickly configureadings:1. Fit batteries:2. Fit probeb:3. Switch on:4. Select languag5. Try taking a rea6. Adjust calibratioThe gauge is now cTo maximise thElcometer 4563, plthese Operating Incontact Elcometeryou have any que

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2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 FITTING THE BATTERIES1. Open battery compartment cover; press down

in direction of arrow using thumb nail.2. Insert 2 x LR03 (AAA), alkaline dry batteries

taking care to ensure correct battery polarity(2).

3. Close battery compartment cover.Rechargeable batteries can be used but they willonly have 25% to 30% of the life of alkalinebatteries.

Figure 2. Fitting batteries -ensure correct battery polarity

2.2 BATTERY CON

Symbol Battery

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2.3 FITTING PROBES(separate versions only)

To ensure correct transfer of data from theprobe and detection of the new probe, thegauge must be switched off when

separate probes are fitted.A probe must be calibrated once it has beenfitted - see “Calibration adjustment” on page 24.

To fit the probeAlign connector keyway andpush in direction shown. Theconnector locks automatically.Note: The design of the probeconnector allows somemovement between the probeand the gauge. This is intentionaland does not affectmeasurement performance.

To release the proGrasp knurled secgently away from thconnection will unprobe will release.

To fit the PINIP™Twist the PINIP™ uconnector locates. care not to crosthreads, lock the prturning the lockin1½ times clockwiuntil tight.

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2.4 THE CONTROLSThe gauge is operated by 5 keys (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 thebottom line of the screen.

• LED: Red/green flashes when the gauge isswitched on, green flashes when a reading istaken. Indicates when readings pass or fail the90/10 rule (see page 33). Also indicates whena reading is inside or outside limits (seepage 39).

Figure 3. Elcometer 4563 control keys

2.5 SWITCHING TH

Note: Before switctime read “Selecting

Softkeys

On/Off key

LED

Gauges with separaand PINIP™ probesPress key switch on gauge.

Gauges with integrprobes:Press key switch on gauge, place the probe onsurface.

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is switched on a welcomemay be displayed briefly (4).

al Elcometer 4563 welcome screen

e measurement values andlayed is called the Readingcter size of the measurement additional information is shown. To maximise character size, (see Stats on LCD, page 32)

softkeys (see SOFTKEYS).

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2.6 SWITCHING THE GAUGE OFFTo switch off all gaugetypes, press and hold

key for 3 seconds.The gauge will beep,two single tonesfollowed by a doubletone.The Elcometer 4563 switches itself off 60 secondsafter the last operation unless the Auto Switch Offtime is changed (MENU/SETUP/AUTO SWITCHOFF). The Auto Switch Off feature can be set to amaximum of 10 minutes or can be deactivated - see“AUTO SWITCH OFF:” on page 22.

2.7 THE SCREENFamiliarise yourself with the Elcometer 4563 screen.The screen displays:• Welcome information• Measurement information• Menus to configure the gauge and control functions• Help and miscellaneous information

When the gauge information screen

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The screen wherstatistics are dispScreen. The charavalue decreases ason the display (5)switch off statisticsand unlock the LOCKED:, page 23

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2.8 SELECTING A LANGUAGEThe Elcometer 4563 has over 20 built-in languages.When the gauge is switched on for the first timeafter dispatch from the Elcometer factory thedisplay will show the language selection screen (6).

Figure 6. Language selection screen

AT FIRST SWITCH ON1. Press Up/Down softkeys to locate language

required.2. Press SEL softkey to activate the selected

language.The screen displays an Elcometer 4563

welcome screen (4) followed by the readingscreen (5).The gauge operates in the new language untilchanged.

AT ANY TIME1. Switch gauge o2. Press and hold3. Press key t

The display wscreen with cucursor.

4. Release left haFollow the instthe language.

Alternatively, selec- see “Main MENpage 19.

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n page 22.


2.9 INTERFACESYour gauge is fitted with a Bluetooth® interfacewhich makes the creation of personalised‘welcome’ screens and transfer of information toand from a PC quick and easy - see “Transferringreadings to a computer” on page 41.If you do not have a Bluetooth® interface on yourPC, you can still connect your gauge to your PC byusing the optional PC connection cable (see 15.10,page 52) and the RS232 5-pin connector on theside of the gauge.

Figure 7. RS232 interface

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See “Calibratio• Do you require

See “Statistics”• Do you want to

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RS232 5-pin connector

SCREEN AND MENUS

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3.2 PROCEDURE1. Press key to switch on gauge.2. Place probe on surface to be measured. The

reading may be inaccurate if the probe isnot held as shown in 8.

Figure 8. Taking a reading

3. Reading is displayed on screen (9).

Figure 9. Typical reading

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n and measurement functionsg menus (12). The structure of on page 19.

ical Elcometer 4563 menu

w the status of a feature to be off or select or deselect, etc. Aes this type of feature. A ticktem indicates the function isd.ts the option displayed and in the status of a tick box off/on.

move the cursor to the. The menus scroll up/down andreen indicates the start and end

Menu title

Menu contents

Softkey functions


Note: If CAL softkey symbol is flashing the gaugeshould be recalibrated. This is due to the calibrationadjustment method having been changed or aprobe change - see “Calibration adjustment” onpage 24. Batches cannot be created while the CALsoftkey symbol is flashing.

Figure 11. Reading screen in extended mode and showing full set of statistical values.

If is shown flashing in the top right corner ofyour display, it indicates that your gauge and yourPC have established a Bluetooth® connection.When your gauge and PC are connected byBluetooth®, you can transfer readings and batchesusing ElcoMaster software - see “Transferringreadings to a computer” on page 41.

4.2 MAIN MENUGauge configuratioare controlled usinthe menus is shown

Figure 12. Typ

Some screens allochanged e.g. on totick box indicatagainst a menu iactivated or selecteSEL softkey selecsome cases togglesUp/Down softkeysmenu item requireda line across the scof the menu.

XTENDED MENU OFF

menu - extended menu off

on and off. Toggle tick box to With BACKLIGHT activatedminated for approximately 5

ading is taken or a key pressed.fe is reduced by about one thirdis activated.

CKEDdvertent calibration adjustment.o activate/deactivate. If CALwhile CALIBRATION LOCKEDauge displays CALIBRATIONU TO UNLOCK. The messageeconds.


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BACK softkey returns the gauge to a previousscreen. Holding this softkey down will rapidly exitfrom any menu and return to the reading screen.

SIMPLE AND EXTENDED MENUSThe Elcometer 4563 Standard Gauge has two menustructures:• Extended menu off (simple menu mode):

The gauge is shipped from the Elcometerfactory with EXTENDED MENU turned off. Inthis simple menu mode the gauge can becalibrated and used to take measurements.This is the ideal setting for users who do notrequire access to advanced features of thegauge.

• Extended menu on (extended menu mode):Additional items are automatically added to theMENU and the STATS softkey and DATAsoftkey are activated. These give access tomore advanced functions such as statistics,batching, calibration method, print/output,setup, etc.

4.3 MAIN MENU - E

Figure 13. Main

BACKLIGHTSwitches backlightactivate/deactivate.the display is illuseconds when a reNote: The battery liwhen the backlight

CALIBRATION LOProtects against inaToggle tick box tsoftkey is pressed is activated the gLOCKED USE MENdisappears after 3 s

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libration or Gauge resets. Then (15) allows one of three gauged:

eturns gauge to calibrationt time of manufacture of the

will not necessarily restorevalues. The calibration of thedjusted before use, or at least that it has been previously

or the conditions of use.

sets gauge to International. DD/MM/YY date format and

ngs can also be activated at switchld softkey 3 and switch on gauge.


EXTENDED MENUProvides access to additional features. Toggle tickbox to activate/deactivate. See “Main MENU -Extended menu on” on page 19.

ABOUTProvides information on Gauge, Probe, Contactinformation and Help (14):GAUGE INFORMATION: Elcometer 4563 model,software versions, etc.PROBE INFORMATION: Probe type, range, etc.CONTACT: Details of Elcometer offices worldwideand, if programmed, the contact details for theSupplier or Local Distributor.HELP: Explains symbols used on Elcometer 4563

display screens.

Figure 14. About menu

RESETSelects Factory CaRESET menu optioresets to be selecteFACTORY CAL: Rsettings created aprobe.Factory calibrationprecise calibration gauge should be achecked to ensureadjusted correctly f

INTL GAUGEc: Redefault settings e.gmetric units.

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USA GAUGED: Resets gauge to USA defaultsettings e.g. MM/DD/YY date format and imperialunits.

Figure 15. Reset menuA confirmation screen will be displayed. Press YESto reset, NO to cancel.

d. USA settings can also be activated at switch on.Press and hold softkey 4 and switch on gauge.

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4.4 MAIN MENU - EXTENDED MENU ONTo toggle EXTENDED MENU on/off select MENU/EXTENDED MENU/SEL

either in immediate mode or in

E YOU SURE? (17).

e last reading confirmation screen

to include reading in statisticalftkey to delete reading.g to delete the gauge displays

OT AVAILABLE (18).

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The following features are added to the MENUwhen EXTENDED MENU is active:

PRINT/OUTPUTOutputs data to a printer or a PC. The batch ofreadings or the current statistical summary can beoutput via BlueTooth® or the RS232 interface.To use this function, first setup using:MENU/SETUP/OUTPUT - see “OUTPUT:” onpage 22.If no printers have been setup, PRINT/OUTPUT willdisplay a NOT AVAILABLE message.

DELETEDeletes last reading only or single batch of readings(16).

Figure 16. DELETE screen

LAST READING

Deletes last readingbatch mode.Gauge displays AR

Figure 17. Delet

Press NO softkey summary or YES soIf there is no readinLAST READING N

Figure 18. Delet

Press OK to return

SINGLE BATCH

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switches STATS softkey on/off.DATA softkey and selectsG menu (20).

. DATA menu screen

ED allows DATA softkey to beTENDED MENU is active.G screen (21) allows readingsted.

LETED READING screen

appear in the batch (with a tag-), but they are not included inns. are permanently deleted.


Deletes the batch data.Gauge displays ARE YOU SURE? Press NOsoftkey to leave data unchanged or YES softkey todelete the batch. If there is no data stored in thememory the gauge displays NOT AVAILABLEDATA MEMORY EMPTY (19).

Figure 19. Memory empty screen

CAL METHODAllows selection of calibration method from list ofoptions - see “Calibration method” on page 24 formore details.

SETUPUsed to select, change or activate gauge features:STATISTICS: Activates statistics feature.Display - see “Display” on page 35.Set NDFT - see “Set NDFT” on page 33Select stats - see “Select stats” on page 33.

Softkey enabled - DATA: Activates DELETED READIN

Figure 20

SOFTKEY ENABLturned off when EXDELETED READINto be tagged or dele

Figure 21. DE

TAG - readings stilldeleted symbol statistical calculatioDELETE - readings

Bluetooth® PC Reply option, activates data output via theerfaces” on page 13.

2. OUTPUT screen

EPLY When the box is ticked,® connection is establishedge and a PC, the gauge will the PC after each reading is

erring readings to a computer”er information.be set at values from 1200 tovalue is 9600 baud.GE Toggle tick box to

When activated, readings areinterface as they are taken. Allters are output as bit-maps. Thisthe Elcometer Miniprinter (seee 52).


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PROBE: Only for dual function probes (FNF and F12). 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 probetype, however the user can manually override theautomatic setting. Select from µm, mm, mil, thou orinch.AUTO SWITCH OFF: Changes delay beforegauge switches off when displaying ReadingScreen.• Minimum = 1 minute• Maximum = 10 minutes• Default = 1 minuteAuto switch off may be disabled by selecting ‘off’ (Inthis case, switch off using On/Off key .)

OUTPUT: Selects baud rate (22) andinterfaces - see “Int

Figure 2

BLUETOOTH PC Rand a Bluetoothbetween your gauexpect a reply fromtaken. See “Transfon page 41 for furthBAUD RATE can 19200. The default RS232 BIT IMAactivate/deactivate.sent to the RS232 images and characallows printing on “Miniprinter” on pag

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hen ticked, displays all menusouble height, single width fonts

lity, if needed).

. Large fonts enabled

ED: When ticked, the softkeys be displayed.

ftkeys locked/unlocked

e softkey functions disappearreen 5 seconds after the readingdisplayed, or 5 seconds after To view the functions again,e four softkeys.re always visible in menus.


RS232 PLAIN TEXT Toggle tick box toactivate/deactivate. When activated, readings aresent to the RS232 interface as they are taken. Thegauge sends standard ASCII characters from theCourier New font sete. This allows printing ondevices other than the Elcometer Miniprinter, e.g.RS 232 printers or PC via Elcometer software(page 41) or via HyperTerminal.BEEP VOLUME: Changes volume.• 0 = off• 5 = loudest• Default = 3LANGUAGES: Allows selection of language.

LARGE FONTS: Wand screens using d(for improved legibi

Figure 23

SOFTKEYS LOCKfunctions will alway

Figure 24. So

When un-ticked, thfrom the reading scscreen has been pressing any key.press any one of thSoftkey functions a

e. When RS232 Plain Text is selected the following lan-guages will be output as English: Chinese, Greek,Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Lithuanian,Farsi.

indicated on the screen by a

CAL METHOD screen

surface calibration where the on the uncoated surface and a

bove the expected thickness of

n on a thin value and a thickf the expected thickness. Thisuracy of the gauge over thefined by the two values.tion method similar to 2-Point.accuracy of the gauge over thefined by the two values.is method uses the 2-Pointual substrate materials such astypes of stainless steel, highl aluminium alloys, etc.


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OPENING SCREEN: Disables the opening(welcome) screens so that the gauge switches on todisplay the reading screen.If a personalised welcome screen has beendownloaded into the gauge (see page 46), OpeningScreen must be activated to display this screen.

5 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT

Calibration adjustment is the process of setting thegauge to known values of thickness to ensureaccuracy on different substrate types, shapes andsurface finishes.Note: When using an FNF probe it must becalibrated in both the ferrous mode and in the non-ferrous mode to ensure accuracy of reading.

5.1 CALIBRATION METHODThe calibration of the gauge can be adjusted(MENU/CAL METHOD) using several differentmethods described in National and InternationalStandards.The calibration adjustment method chosen isdependant on the condition of the substrate to be

measured and is symbol (25):

Figure 25.

SMOOTH: Smoothgauge is set to zeroknown thickness athe coating.2POINT: Calibratiovalue either side oenhances the accthickness range deROUGH: A calibraThis enhances the thickness range deSPECIAL SUB: Thcalibration for unuscast iron, certain carbon steel, specia

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This uses the Zero Offset with counted average dataadings.

2004) This uses the 2-Pointwith counted average set to 3

41 60) This uses the 2-Pointwith counted average set to 5

3894) This uses the Zeroethod with a correction value offile peak-to-valley height and ata collection set to 5 readings.

ibration method is changed, e.g.ough, the gauge will display a

alibration required screen


ZERO OFFSET: This is the method described inISO 19840 for coatings on steel surfacesroughened by blast cleaning. The calibration usesthe smooth surface technique, and a correctionvalue (zero offset) is applied to each reading toaccount for the effect of the roughened surface; thevalue depends on the surface profile - see Table 1.SET OFFSET: This screen sets and changes theoffset for different surface roughness This value isused only with the Zero Offset calibration method.

5.2 PRESET CALIBRATION METHODSThe gauge also contains four preset calibrationmethods which follow relevant standards. Theseset the calibration method and the data collectionmethod (data collection method is only set when inbatching mode).

ISO: (ISO 19840) calibration methodcollection set to 5 reSSPC: (SSPC-PA2calibration method readings.SWEDISH: (SS 18calibration method readings.AUSTRALIAN: (ASOffset calibration m1/3 the surface procounted average daNote: When the calfrom Smooth to Rmessage (26).

Figure 26. Rec

Table 1: Correction values from ISO 19840

Profile according to ISO 8503-1

Correction Value(µm) (Zero Offset)

Fine 10Medium 25Coarse 40

are must be taken to keep the from dust and to avoid damagelarly the thinner foils. Always

ts storage wallet before use.a High Temperature PINIP™ial thickness standards supplied “Calibrating High Temperature page 31. 5 mm (200 mils) and 13 mmauges it will be necessary to. Care must be taken to avoidng the foil labels between the

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If the NO softkey is pressed the CAL softkeysymbol on the Readings Screen will flash to warnthat calibration adjustment is still required. Whilethe CAL softkey symbol is flashing a new batchcannot be opened.If the YES softkey is pressed the calibrationadjustment procedure is activated - see “Calibrationadjustment procedure” on page 27.

5.3 CALIBRATION FOILS AND STANDARDSCalibration adjustment should be carried out withthe appropriate probe on the same type of metal,the same curvature and similar finish to the item tobe measured. It is best to use an uncoated sampleof the items to be tested.Calibration can be carried out using measured foilsor coated standards.FOILS (SHIMS): These are coating thicknessstandards which have been measured usingtechniques independent of the gauge. They areideal for calibration because they provide a knownvalue of thickness on the actual substrate to bemeasured. Calibration certificates for foils areavailable upon request.

When using foils cfoils clean and freeby creasing particuremove a foil from iWhen calibrating Probe use the specwith the probe - seePINIP™ Probes” onNote: To calibrate(500 mils) range gstack the foils (27)errors due to placifoils.

Figure 27. Stackin

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l depends on the calibrationt the calibration is in two steps.ple is for a Smooth Calibration

ir and press CAL softkey (28).

1 - on thickness standard

turns the gauge to the Readinge Calibration Procedure withoutnges.llows the user to take readingsuracy of the current calibration.s do not affect statistical

nd are not added to batch

on calibration standard. Theay a reading.


COATED STANDARDS: Thickness standards usingtypical substrate materials coated with hardwearingmaterials and measured using techniquesindependent of the gauge.Coated standards are most often used to confirmthat the gauge meets its specifications if it is notpossible to use foils (shims).

5.4 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURECalibration adjustment can be carried out at anytime by pressing CAL softkey from the readingscreen. To prevent inadvertent calibrationadjustment the CAL softkey can be locked(MENU/CALIBRATION LOCKED).The user is guided through the operation of thechosen calibration procedure by means ofinstructions and illustrations on the graphicsscreen. Audible warnings are also provided whenaction is required, e.g. when the probe must beplaced down to get a reading.If the routine is interrupted in any way the previoussettings will be restored until after the full calibrationroutine has been completed or the reset has beencompleted.

The screen detaimethod chosen, buThe following examadjustment.

Step 11. Hold probe in a

Figure 28. Step

ESC softkey reScreen from thmaking any chaTEST softkey ato verify the accThese readingcalculations amemory.

2. Place probe gauge will displ

ates over-range (30). Taking aange clears this screen.

. Over-range reading

n uncoated standard or zerouge will take and display a

then replace on uncoatedro plate. Gauge displays the

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3. Lift probe and then replace on calibrationstandard. Gauge displays the average ( ) ofthese readings and the last reading. Repeatthis action until a stable reading is obtained.

Figure 29. Step 1 - Calibration adjustment on thickness standard

To reject the displayed reading and start thecalibration procedure again, press both the Upand Down softkeys at the same time.To adjust the displayed reading until it iscorrect relative to the thickness standard usethe Up/Down softkeys.

4. Press SET softkey to accept the value.

Note: - - - indicreading within r

Figure 30

Step 21. Place probe o

plate. The gareading.

2. Lift probe andstandard or zeaverage ( ) o

First reading Second reading

Average

Last

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l display the option to test thee gauge.

EST READINGS screen

NO softkey to complete thestment procedure and return

e reading screen, or proceed tongs - see Taking test readings


reading. Repeat this action until a stablereading is obtained.

Figure 31. Step 2 - Calibration adjustment on uncoated sample

To reject the displayed reading and start Step2 of the calibration procedure again, press theReset softkey .

3. Press ZERO softkey to zero the display (32).

Figure 32. Zero the display

4. Press SET softkey to accept this value.

The gauge wilcalibration of th

Figure 33. T

5. Either press calibration adjuthe gauge to thtake test readibelow.

First reading Second reading

ken on a thin standard valuecoated base.

tep 2 - On thin standard

ing will display the average. Thisl for rough surfaces as it allowsrface to be accounted for in theent, therefore improving thege.

- Calibration adjustment on hin standard

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Taking test readingsPress YES softkey (see previous section) to taketest readings. This allows the calibration of thegauge to be tested without adding readings to datamemory or contributing to the statisticalcalculations.

Figure 34. TEST READINGS screen

CAL softkey returns the gauge to Step 1 of thecalibration adjustment procedure.OK softkey exits the calibration adjustmentprocedure and returns the gauge to the readingscreen.

Other calibration methodsFor the 2-POINT, ROUGH and SPECIALSUBSTRATE calibration methods Step 2 requires

readings to be tainstead of on an un

Figure 35. S

Repeating the readis particularly usefuvariations in the sucalibration adjustmaccuracy of the gau

Figure 36. Step 2t

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63 Standard has a Statisticshich calculates and displays aof readings as they are taken.ulations are also applied to thehin a single batch in memory. MENU is active, press STATSTATS MENU (37).

e 37. Stats menu

ble are:dings

tion ariation g g equal to NDFT


Calibrating High Temperature PINIP™ ProbesSpecial thickness standards are supplied withF1 2 High Temperature PINIP™ Probes - seepage 45. These thickness standards should beused in place of the calibration standard in Step 1of “Calibration adjustment procedure” on page 27.1. Place appropriate thickness standard over end

of PINIP™ probe.2. Press CAL softkey.

3. Place probe on hotf surface and take areading.

4. Lift probe and then replace on hot surface totake 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 28.

6 STATISTICS

The Elcometer 45feature (STATS) wstatistical analysis The statistical calcreadings stored witWhen EXTENDEDsoftkey to access S

Figur

The statistics availa• Number of Rea• Mean • Standard Devia• Coefficient of V• Highest Readin• Lowest Readin• % greater to or

f. The temperature of the surface used for calibrationshould be equal to the temperature of the substratebeing measured.

ntation of the chosen statisticalng screen.

ng screen with all statistics

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• % between 90% and 100% of NDFT • 90/10 pass or fail For more information see:• “Select stats” on page 33.• “Statistics terminology” on page 48.

6.1 ENLARGE STATSDisplays the chosen statistical values as double-height characters. The example screens (38)appear when all the statistical values are selected.The Up/Down softkeys can be used to movethrough the list. OK softkey returns to the ReadingScreen.

Figure 38. Enlarged statistics

6.2 STATS ON LCDActivates the presevalues on the readi

Figure 39. Readi

6.3 CLEAR STATSResets to zero alSTATS MENU/DIS

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t valueg for NDFTh is 320 µm

t this value, select ‘SET NDFT’,oftkeys to adjust the valueK. If any readings have beente mode, a screen will behat the statistics will be cleared.ue (to change the NDFT value)

nd leave the value unchanged).

ADINGSble of displaying PSPC readings/10 rule as defined in the IMOj

ule (41):of all thickness measurements than or equal to NDFT, and

PSPC for Ballast Water Tanks Thicknessdard for Protective Coatings

time Organisation


6.4 SELECT STATSAllows the user to chose which statistical values aredisplayed. The default condition is all values exceptPSPC readings (40).

Figure 40. Select stats menu

Use Up/Down softkeys to move cursor and SELsoftkey to select or deselect the statistical values.Note: When PSPC readings is selected, no othervalues can be selected and the SET NDFT screenwill be displayed automatically.See “Set NDFT” on page 33 for further informationabout PSPC and NDFT.

6.5 SET NDFTThe factory defaul(12.6 mils).If you need to adjususe the Up/Down sand then press Otaken in immediadisplayed warning tPress YES to continor NO to escape (a

ABOUT PSPCI REYour gauge is capaaccording to the 90requirements.To pass the 90/10 r• At least 90%

shall be greater

g. Default value fromh. Nominal Dry Filmi. Performance Stanj. International Mari

tics are selected the standard on the screen are replaced by):

C statistics - selected and d on reading screeng readings with PSPC statisticse will beep and flash the LED:

: 1 beep Green flash: 3 beeps Green flash

: 3 beeps Red flashule is not compatible with thedata collection method (seet be used when saving readingsIf PSPC readings are selectederage batch mode, or a countedened while PSPC readings arearning screen will be displayed.sferring PSPC readings data toe 43 for additional information.


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• none of the remaining measurements shall bebelow 0.9 x NDFT.

Figure 41. Pass/Fail criteria for 90/10 rule

When PSPC statisstatistics displayedthose for PSPC (42

Figure 42. PSPdisplaye

While you are takinselected, your gaugPassFail (90%)Fail (<0.9xNDFT)Note: The 90/10 rcounted average page 37) and cannousing this method. while in counted avaverage batch is opbeing displayed a wNote: Refer to “TranElcoMaster” on pag

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3 operates in one of two modes;.he gauge takes readings and but does not store any readings

g screen - Immediate mode

gauge takes readings and and stores readings in memoryres readings in a single batch of


6.6 DISPLAYOnly applies when using dual function probes.Allows selection of the types of readings used in thestatistical calculation when a dual function probe isconnected.Probe OptionsFNF F, N or F and N combinedk

F1 2 F1, F2 or F1 and F2 combinedk

7 BATCHING

The Elcometer 456immediate or batchIMMEDIATE MODE: Tcalculates statisticsin memory (43).

Figure 43. Readin

BATCH MODE: The calculates statistics(44). The gauge stoup to 250 readings.

k. When readings are combined a symbol will bedisplayed on the Reading Screen (39).

G the gauge to immediate modeings are stored in memory. Thee Reading Screen.

TCHcreates) the single batch #1.L softkey symbol is flashing, ae opened. Calibrate the gaugew batch. FNF probes should be

e and in N mode.lready contains readings, OPENot available and the gauge will The existing batch must bebefore a new batch can be

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Batch mode (batching) allows reading data to becollected in a single group to allow easier analysisof large structures or complex assemblies.

Figure 44. Reading screen - Batch mode

The Elcometer 4563 Standard has memory capacityfor up to 250 readings in a single batch.Batching is configured using the DATA MENU.To access the DATA MENU (45) press the DATAsoftkey (this softkey is only displayed withEXTENDED MENU on).

Figure 45. DATA MENU screen

7.1 EXIT BATCHINThis option returnsand no further readgauge returns to th

7.2 OPEN NEW BAThis option opens (Note: While the CAnew batch cannot bbefore opening a necalibrated in F modNote: If the batch aNEW BATCH is nbeep three times.deleted (page 20) opened (created).When a new batch are copied into the • Calibration met• Offset (if applie• Calibration adjuNote: Calibration mbefore opening

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N NEW BATCH screen (47)atch settings.

OPEN NEW BATCH screen - mediate mode

Limits for the batch can beme once the batch has beenimits” on page 39.ethod must be set before OK

hodn Method can be changed byollection Method softkey or

Lower and upper limits

Number of readings in batch (0)

Calibration method

Offset

Calibration type


adjustment can be changed after the batch hasbeen created - see “Calibration adjustmentprocedure” on page 27.The initial OPEN NEW BATCH screen (46) stayson while the gauge sets up the batch, as indicatedby the progress bar.

Figure 46. Initial OPEN NEW BATCH screen - Immediate mode

ESC takes the gauge back to DATA MENU.

The second OPEshows the current b

Figure 47. SecondIm

Upper and lower changed at any ticreated - see “Set lData collection msoftkey is pressed.

Data Collection MetThe Data Collectiopressing the Data C

Batch number

Data collection method

Data collection method softkey

Limits selected/deselected symbol

hangedm by pressing the n=5n

ng data collection methodted average n = 5

rage data collection mode is not 90/10 rule and therefore cannotC readings are selected.

G BATCHle batch #1 to be opened to addge is switched off with the batchill re-open when the gauge is

tion method (see “Preset calibratione 25) is selected, the value for ‘n’d. shown on the softkey can be any2 and 255.


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. The display toggles between two options,normal and counted average:• NORMAL - Each reading is added to the

number of readings and contributes to thestatistical calculation.

• COUNTED AVE: n - Readings are taken inpreset groupsl, the default being 5 readings,n=5 (48). At the end of each group the gaugebeeps and calculates the average for the groupand stores this average value, which is usedfor the statistical calculation. The individualreadings in the group are not stored. The value

for n can be csoftkey.

Figure 48. SettiCoun

Note: Counted avecompatible with thebe used while PSP

7.3 OPEN EXISTINThis allows the singreadings. If the gauopen, the batch wswitched back on.

l. When using an FNF probe in AUTO mode the firstreading in each group will ‘lock’ the probe to that sub-strate for the whole of the group.

m. If a preset calibramethods” on pagcannot be adjuste

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keys move the cursor through

oftkey toggles the status area

hes screen can contain then:cluding symbols indicatingare above or below limits ifctivated).includes probe serial number).ecalibration stamp and, for dual, the probe mode). the bottom half of the screennumber (#1) and the type ande probe used when the batch

lues can be set by the user ton values.


Note: If the probe is changed to another probe ofthe same type the gauge will display a warning (49).

Figure 49. Changed probe warning screen

If NO is selected, the serial number and calibrationdata of the new probe are saved into the batch as adata entry.If YES is selected, the batch calibration details areretained and the user can locate and fit the originalprobe, if they wish.

7.4 REVIEW BATCHESThis allows the content of batch #1 to be displayed(50).

Figure 50. REVIEW BATCHES screen

The Up/Down softthe list of readings.The Status son/off.The Review Batcfollowing informatio• Readings (in

whether they LIMITS ON is a

• Probe change (• Recalibration (r

function probesThe status area indisplays the batch serial number of thwas created.

7.5 SET LIMITSUpper and lower vamonitor specificatio

Status area

ill be stored in the batch and canatch is reviewed.

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To activate limits tick the LIMITS ON box (51).

Figure 51. SET LIMITS screen

To set the UPPER and LOWER limit values movethe cursor to the limit required and press SEL.The gauge will display the current settings (52).Values shown are for illustration only.

Figure 52. Setting upper and lower limits

Adjust the values with Up/Down softkeys. Whenthe correct value is displayed, press OK to enter.With LIMITS ON activated the out-of-limits readingwill be indicated by a triple beep and a red light onthe keypad LED. A reading within limits is indicatedby a single beep and a green light. Out-of-limits

symbols and wbe seen when the b

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create personalised welcomeload them to your gauge.ta Conversion Software. Thisrts existing measurement dataformat. The following types of

data can be converted;S Win, EDCS Plus and EDCS.n also be downloaded from thewww.elcometer.com/downloads

G USING A CABLEgauge to your PC using theSee Section 15.10). gauge and ensure the Readingyed.

are and follow the instructionse software.

G USING A BLUETOOTH®

how to interface your gauge withwnload data are included with file supplied with the software.


8 TRANSFERRING READINGS TO A COMPUTER

Your gauge comes complete with software whichallows data to be transferred to a PC usingBluetooth® or the optional PC connection cable.The CD supplied with your gauge includes thefollowing software:

• Elcometer Data Transfer Software (EDTS+

Excel Link). This software allows the user totransfer data from the memory of the gaugeinto Microsoft Excel using the PC connectioncable. The data can then be processed insoftware such as Word or Excel.

• ElcoMaster Software for MeasurementData. This software allows the user to transferdata from the memory of the gauge to a PC forarchiving, analysis and reporting. Data can betransferred using the PC connection cable orBluetooth®. Data can also be transferred as themeasurements are taken. ElcoMaster includesall the charts that you may need together witha report designer to let you design your reportsthe way you wish to see them. ElcoMaster can

also be used toscreens and up

• ElcoMaster Dasoftware conveto ElcoMaster measurement Elcometer EDC

All this software caElcometer website

8.1 TRANSFERRIN1. Connect your

optional cable (2. Switch on your

Screen is displa3. Start the softw

included with th

8.2 TRANSFERRINCONNECTIONFull instructions on ElcoMaster and dothe ElcoMaster help

http://www.elcometer.com/downloads

EASUREMENTS AS THEY

can be transferred from youra Bluetooth® connection as the

s a feature which checks that ay the gauge has arrivedr PC. If the reading does not

n error message is displayed onrther readings cannot be taken

, tick the Bluetooth® PC ReplyU>SETUP>OUTPUT - see

e 22.s ticked, and a Bluetooth®

lished between your gauge andill expect a reply from the PC

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VERIFYING A BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONWhen a Bluetooth® connection is establishedbetween your gauge and a PC, the gauge producestwo high pitch beeps and shows a flashingBluetooth® icon in the top right corner of thedisplay. When the connection is closed or lost, thegauge produces two lower pitch beeps and the iconis removed.

BLUETOOTH® PINIf at any time ElcoMaster requests a PIN number foryour gauge, switch on your Elcometer 4563 andselect MENU>ABOUT>GAUGE INFORMATION.The display will show the Bluetooth® PIN (in theexample shown in 54, ‘01358’):

Figure 54. PIN code

Each gauge has a different PIN - use the PIN shownon your Gauge Information screen.

TRANSFERRING MARE TAKENMeasurement datagauge to a PC via readings are taken.Your gauge includereading taken bsuccessfully at youarrive at your PC, ayour gauge and fuuntil it is cleared.To use this featurebox under MEN“OUTPUT:” on pagWhen the box iconnection is estaba PC, the gauge wafter each reading i

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t the NDFT value is transferredaddition to the readings data.

of probes is available for theating Thickness Gauge. Probes

non-ferrous (N) and dual (FNF) operation are availableuilt-in) or separate options.e fully interchangeable and areard, PINIP™ and miniature

lug-In Integral Probe) is an which plugs in to a separates all the benefits of an integral

ibility of a separate gauge in a

probes permit measurementsricted.

PROBES the thickness of non-magneticic substrates. They can be used


If this reply is not received within half a second ofsending the reading, an error message will bedisplayed (55).

Figure 55. Bluetooth PC Reply error message

If the Bluetooth® connection is still established andthe reply is received after half a second then themessage will clear automatically, (this indicates thatthe Bluetooth® connection is operating at the limit ofits range). If the Bluetooth® connection has beenlost, then the error message will remain on thescreen until a key is pressed.

8.3 TRANSFERRING PSPC READINGS DATA TO ELCOMASTERWhen transferring PSPC readings to ElcoMaster,run ElcoMaster and then tick the ‘Use 456 GaugeNDFT’ box in File>Preferences>Batch Info>NDFTSettings.

This will ensure thafrom your gauge in

9 PROBES

An extensive rangeElcometer 4563 Cofor ferrous (F), ferrous/non-ferrousas either integral (bSeparate probes aravailable in standformats.PINIP™ format (Pintegral style probegauge. This providegauge and the flexsingle unit.Miniature separatewhere space is rest

9.1 FERROUS (F) F probes measurecoatings on magnet

CHANGEABILITY shows which probes can be

pes of Elcometer 4563 Gauge.

Gauge TypeF N FNF

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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) PROBESO

N probes measure the thickness of non-metalliccoatings on non-magnetic metals. They can beused on anodising, paint, plastic coatings, powderpaint, etc. applied to aluminium, brass, non-magnetic stainless steel, etc.

9.3 DUAL FERROUS/NON-FERROUS (FNF) PROBESFNF probes are dual function, F and N in one probe.FNF gauges will automatically detect the type ofsubstrate and set the mode accordingly.Alternatively the mode can be set manually - see“PROBE:” on page 22 and “Coatings on galvanisedor metallised steel” on page 45.

9.4 PROBE INTERThe following tableused in the three ty

o. Using an N probe (or an FNF probe manually set toN1) on a ferrous substrate will give a reading, but thereading will be incorrect.

Probe type

FER

RO

US

F1F2F1 2F3F1 right angleF2 right angleF1 2 right anglF1 telescopicF2 telescopicF1 PINIP™F2 PINIP™F1 2 PINIP™ HF3 PINIP™FM3 miniatureFM3 miniatureFM3 miniatureFM5 miniature

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PERATURE PINIP™

robes are capable of measuringces up to 250°C (480°F). Wearate protective clothing and takevoid bodily contact with the hotsurement.maximum measurement speedrobes - see page 49.cial calibration procedure - seemperature PINIP™ Probes” on

GALVANISED OR EL fixed N1 mode may be used totings on galvanised, aluminiumayed steel substrates.uge to the N1 mode/PROBE).rate the gauge on a sample ofl - see “Calibration adjustment”


* indicates probes available for integral typegauges.

9.5 F1 2 PROBESThe F1 2 scale combines the F1 scale with the F2scale in a single probe. The user selects theappropriate range for the work in hand. Theresolution of the gauge is dependent on the scaleselected on the gauge.

9.6 F1 2 HIGH TEMPROBES

These pon surfaappropricare to a

surface during meaDo not exceed the when using these pNote: Refer to spe“Calibrating High Tepage 31.

9.7 COATINGS ONMETALLISED STEThe FNF probe in measure paint coa(Al) or zinc (Zn) spr1. Set the ga

(MENU/SETUP2. Zero and calib

the coated steeon page 24.

NO

N-F

ERR

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S

N1 *N2N1 right angleN1A anodiser’sN1 PINIP™NM3 miniature straightNM3 miniature 45°NM3 miniature 90°

DU

AL FNF1 *

FNF1 right angleFNF PINIP™

Probe type Gauge TypeF N FNF

D TRANSIT

ge incorporates a Liquid Crystal(LCD). If the display is heated°C (120°F) it may be damaged. happen if the gauge is left in a sunlight.uge in its carrying pouch when ies from the gauge and storee gauge is to remain unused fore. This will prevent damage to

event of malfunction of the

E

the finest hand-held coating the world. If looked after, it will

ot contain any user-serviceable unlikely event of a fault, theturned to your local Elcometerto Elcometer. The warranty will


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Care must be taken to ensure that thecalibration conditions are not affected bychanges in the zinc or aluminium coatingthickness. This can be determined by checkingthe zero over an area of the galvanised ormetal-coated steel. Metal coatings on steelabove 50 µm (2 mil/thou) should be consistentenough to obtain a stable zero on the layer ofmetal.

3. Take readings.

10 PERSONALISED WELCOME SCREEN

A personalised welcome screen can be created anddownloaded into the gauge.Screen dimensions are 128 pixels x 64 pixels. Thewelcome screen is typically used to personalise thegauge with a logo, serial number, user name, etc.This is the first screen displayed when the gauge isswitched on.Use your Bluetooth® interface or PC connectioncable with ElcoMaster software to create andupload the screen - see the instructions includedwith ElcoMaster.

11 STORAGE AN

This gauDisplay above 50This can

car parked in strongAlways store the gait is not being used.Remove the batterthem separately if tha long period of timthe gauge in thebatteries.

12 MAINTENANC

You own one of thickness gauges inlast a lifetime.The gauge does ncomponents. In thegauge should be resupplier or directly

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be invalidated if the gauge has been opened.Contact details are stored in the gauge -MENU/ABOUT/CONTACT.Worldwide: [email protected] USA/Canada: [email protected]: Probes will eventually wear. Probe life willdepend on the number of measurements takenand how abrasive the coating is. Probe life canbe prolonged by careful positioning of theprobe on the surface.Replacement separate and PINIP™ probes canbe fitted by the user without the need to returnthe gauge for service.Gauges with an integral probe have to bereturned for re-programming or replacement ifthe probe becomes worn or damaged.

divided by the mean for a group

of readings.

of readings.

the individual readings divided

number of readings taken in a Readings is the number of gs taken.e spread of values in a group of

equal to the value of NDFT (see

alue of NDFT but greater than

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13 STATISTICS TERMINOLOGY

Term Meaning

COEF OF VARIAT’N Coefficient of Variation. The standard deviationof readings, expressed as a percentage.

HIGHEST READING The value of the maximum thickness in a group

LOWEST READING The value of the minimum thickness in a group

MEAN The average of a group of readings; the sum ofby the number of readings.

NO. OF READINGS Number of Readings. The running value for thegroup. In the case of the mode, the Number ofvalues recorded, not the total number of readin

STD DEVIATION Standard Deviation. A statistical measure of threadings.

PERCENT GREATER OR EQUAL TO NDFT

The percentage (%) of readings greater than or“Set NDFT” on page 33)

PERCENT BETWEEN 90% AND 100% NDFT

The percentage (%) of readings less than the v90% of the value of NDFT.

90:10 PASS / FAIL 90/10 test results: = pass, = failed on 90%below 0.9xNDFT (if a number between 1 and 10 measurements have been taken to be statistically

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ut outer sleeve: 150°C (300°F)80°C (176°F)

LY2 x LR03 (AAA), alkalinep dryeableq equivalents.

rate Probe (FNF1), 190g z)rate Probe (PINIP™), 155g z)ral Probe, 130g (4.6oz)mm x 70 mm x 35 mm" x 2.76" x 1.38")

to 50°C (32°F to 120°F)ation outside these limits nds upon climatic conditions.o 95

impact ABS


14 TECHNICAL DATA

14.1 MEASUREMENT SPEED>60 readings per minute.When measuring high temperature materialsmeasurement speed must be reduced to preventoverheating of the probe. The maximummeasurement speed of the High TemperaturePINIP™ probe at 250°C (480°F) is 4 readings perminute.

14.2 MINIMUM SUBSTRATE THICKNESSFerrous: 300 µm (12 mils)Non-ferrous: 100 µm (4 mils)Measurements can be taken on thinner substratesif 2-point calibration is carried out either side of therequired substrate thickness, however gauges willhave reduced range when adjusted for thinsubstrates.

14.3 PROBE OPERATING TEMPERATURESeparate ferrous probes: 150°C (300°F)High temperature PINIP™ probes: 250°C (480°F)

Miniature probes withoAll other probes:

14.4 PHYSICAL

14.5 POWER SUPPInternal batteries, batteries or recharg

Weight (including batteries):

Sepa(6.7oSepa(5.5oInteg

Dimensions: 130(5.12

Gauge operating temperature:

0°C Operdepe

Relative Humidity:

0% t

Case: High

S3 is complete with all the itemsted and take measurements.ing accessories are optional.

e consumable items that may over the lifetime of the gauge.s are available from Elcometer,

eter supplier. At time of orderingales part number which followsach accessory.

extensive range of 456 probesfrom Elcometer, your local

r or the Elcometer website,.


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Battery life30r hours to 40 hours continuous use with alkalinedry batteries. (15 000 to 20 000 readings at anaverage of 8 readings per minute.) Battery life isreduced by one third when using the backlight.

14.6 PACKAGINGThe gauge is packed in cardboard and plasticpackaging. Please ensure that this packaging isdisposed of in an environmentally sensitivemanner. Consult your Local EnvironmentalAuthority for further guidance.

15 ACCESSORIE

The Elcometer 456required to get starMany of the followHowever, some arneed to be replacedAll these accessorieor your local Elcomplease quote the sthe description of e

15.1 PROBESFull details of the can be obtained Elcometer suppliewww.elcometer.com

p. Alkaline batteries must be disposed of carefully toavoid environmental contamination. Please consultyour local environmental authority for information ondisposal in your region.Do not dispose of any batteries in fire.

q. Rechargeable batteries can be used if they arecharged outside the gauge.

r. Battery life is reduced to approximately 25% of drybattery life when using rechargeable batteries. Followthe instructions provided by the battery manufacturerwhen charging and disposing of rechargeablebatteries.

http://www.elcometer.com

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KNESS STANDARDS IFICATE

EMENT JIGioning on small components aig is available and an adapterith the full range of miniatureable as an accessory.

TERS

4 Values): T995111261ard (4 Values): T995111271

g: T95012880

F and N T9997766-

FNF probes): T99913225 (F & N T9997381-

(FNF probes): T99913133


15.2 FOIL SETS

Individual foils in the range 12.5 µm to 25 mm (0.5mil to 980 mils) and customised sets chosen fromthis range are also available. Consult your localElcometer supplier.

15.3 CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES FOR FOILSCertificates traceable to National Standardsincluding UKAS and NIST are available on request.

15.4 TEST CERTIFICATESA certificate with results of a standard test on knownfoil values over the full range of the probe. Orderusing sales part number TEST-456.

15.5 COATED THICINCLUDING CERT

15.6 PROBE PLACTo aid probe positprobe placement jsuitable for use wprobes is also avail

15.7 PROBE ADAP

Scale 1 : 1500 µm (60 mils) T99022255-1Scale 2 : 5000 µm (200 mils) T99022255-2Scale 3 : 13 mm (500 mils) T99022255-3Scale 6 : 25 mm (980 mils) T99022255-6Scale M3 : 500 µm (20 mils) T99022255-7Scale 2B : 5000 µm (200 mils) T99022255-8

Ferrous Standard (Non-Ferrous Stand

Probe placement ji

Jumbo Hand Grip (probes):Jumbo Hand Grip (V Adapter for pipesprobes):V Adapter for pipes

DS

TION CABLE

pin adapter may be required fororts.

® MODULE

ion: T45616161robe Version: T45616162

2 Connection T99916217

le Adaptor n with ect to a USB

T99916716

Connection es of 16716)

T99916217A

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15.8 Miniprinter42 column, rechargeable battery poweredMiniprinter complete with charger. Three chargeroptions:

Miniprinter spares

15.9 BENCH STAN

15.10 PC CONNEC

Note: A 9-pin to 25-certain PC RS232 p

15.11 BLUETOOTH

230V (UK Plug): X4569964B230V (European Plug): X4569964C110V (US Plug): X4569964D

456 to printer connection cable (25-pin):

T45616267

Ribbon Cassettes (Pack of 5): T9769992-Paper Rolls (Box of 20): T9999993-

Integral Probe VersIntegral/Separate P

Gauge-to-PC RS23CableRS232 to USB Cab(Used in conjunctioT99916217 to connport)Gauge-to-PC USBCable Kit (ComprisT99916217 & T999

USB Bluetooth® M

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WRIST HARNESS


16 RELATED EQUIPMENT

Elcometer produces a wide range of coatingthickness gauges and associated paint inspectionequipment. Users of the Elcometer 4563 may alsobenefit from the following Elcometer products:• Uncured powder thickness gauges• Coatings analyser• Inspection management software• Mechanical coatings thickness gauges• Appearance testers• Adhesion testersFor further information contact Elcometer, yourlocal Elcometer supplier or visitwww.elcometer.com

17 FITTING THE

1. Pass harnessround pin

2. Pass harnessthrough loop

3. Pull tight

easured.

ion in range0 µm to 99.9 µm100 µm to 1500 µm0 mil to 4.99 mils5 mils to 60 mils0 mm to 0.99 mm1.0 mm to 5.0 mm0 mil to 49.9 mils50 mils to 200 mils0 mm to 1.99 mm2 mm to 13 mm0 mil to 99.9 mils100 mils to 500 mils0 µm to 99.9 µm100 µm to 500 µm0 mil to 3.99 mils4 mils to 10 mils0 mm to 1.99 mm2 mm to 25 mm0 mil to 99.9 mils100 mils to 980 mils0 mm to 1.99 mm2 mm to 30 mm0 mil to 99.9 mils100 mils to 1200 mils


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18 PROBE MEASUREMENT PERFORMANCE

Scale Total range Accuracya

a. Whichever is the greater. Lower value achieved when calibrated close to the thickness to be m

ResolutF1F1 2 (F1 mode)FNF1, FM5N1, N1A

0 µm to 1500 µm ±1% to ±3% or ±2.5 µm 0.1 µm1.0 µm

0 mil to 60 mils ±1% to ±3% or ±0.1 mil 0.01 mil0.1 mil

F1 2 (F2 mode)N2

0 mm to 5.0 mm ±1% to ±3% or ±0.02 mm 1.0 µm10 µm

0 mil to 200 mils ±1% to ±3% or ±1 mil 0.1 mil1 mil

F3 0 mm to 13 mm ±1% to ±3% or ±0.05 mm 1.0 µm10 µm

0 mil to 500 mils ±1% to ±3% or ±2.0 mils 0.1 mil1 mil

FM3NM3

0 µm to 500 µm ±1% to ±3% or ±2.5 µm 0.1 µm1.0 µm

0 mil to 10 mils ±1% to ±3% or ±1.0 mil 0.01 mil0.1 mil

F6 0 mm to 25 mm ±1% to ±3% or ±0.1 mm 10 µm100 µm

0 mil to 980 mils ±1% to ±3% or ±2.0 mils 1 mil10 mil

N6 0 mm to 30 mm ±1% to ±3% or ±0.05 mm 10 µm100 µm

0 mil to 1200 mils ±1% to ±3% or ±2.0 mils 1 mil10 mil

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inimum mple ameter

Cal foil valuea

accuracy under these measurement

mm (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)

mm (0.32”) 1 mm (40 mil)

mm (0.55”) 2.5 mm (100mil)

mm (0.24”) 250 µm (10 mil)

mm (0.32”) 250 µm (10 mil)

mm (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)


19 PROBE CAPABILITIES

19.1 INTEGRAL PROBES

Probe typeMinimum convex surface diameter

Minimum concave surface radius

HeadroomMsadi

a. This is the recommended maximum calibration foil value to achieve the specifiedconditions

F1 (or F1 2 set for F1 operation)

4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 130 mm (5.1”) 4

F1 2 (set for F2 operation)

4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 135 mm (5.3”) 8

F3 15 mm (0.59”) 40 mm (1.57”) 150 mm (5.9”) 14

N1 (N) 35 mm (1.38”) 25 mm (0.98”) 130 mm (5.1”) 6

FNF1 (N) 38 mm (1.50”) 25 mm (0.98”) 135 mm (5.3”) 8

FNF1 (F) 4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 135 mm (5.3”) 4

nimum mple ameter

Cal foil valuea


m (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.32”) 1 mm (40 mil)

m (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.32”) 1 mm (40 mil)

m (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.32”) 1 mm (40 mil)

mm (0.55”) 2.5 mm (100 mil)

x 51 mm" x 2")

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19.2 SEPARATE FERROUS PROBES



HeadroomMisadi


F1 (or F1 2 set to F1) 4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 85 mm (3.35”) 4 m

F1 2 (set to F2) 4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 89 mm (3.50”) 8 m

F1 Right Angle(or F1 2 set to F1)

4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 28 mm (1.10”) 4 m

F1 2 Right Angle(set to F2)

4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 32 mm (1.26”) 8 m

F1 Telescopic 4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 32 mm (1.26”) 4 m

F1 2 Telescopic 4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 36 mm (1.42”) 8 m

F3 15 mm (0.59”) 40 mm (1.57”) 102 mm (4.02”) 14

F6 35 mm 170 mm 150 mm 51(2

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Cal foil valuea


m (0.24”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.24”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.24”) 250 µm (10 mil)

mm (0.55”) 1 mm (40 mil)

mm Any


19.3 SEPARATE NON-FERROUS PROBES



HeadroomMisadia


N1 35 mm (1.38”) 25 mm (0.98”) 85 mm (3.35”) 6 m

N1 Right Angle 35 mm (1.38”) 25 mm (0.98”) 28 mm (1.10”) 6 m

N1A Anodiser’s Probe

35 mm (1.38”) 25 mm (0.98”) 85 mm (3.35”) 6 m

N2 100 mm (3.97”) 150 mm (5.90”) 85 mm (3.35”) 14

N6 Flat surface 400 mm 160 mm 58

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m (0.32”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.32”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)


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19.4 SEPARATE DUAL FNF



HeadroomMisadi


FNF1 (N) 38 mm (1.50”) 25 mm (0.98”) 88 mm (3.46”) 8 m

FNF1 (F) 4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 88 mm (3.46”) 4 m

FNF1 Right Angle (N)

38 mm (1.50”) 25 mm (0.98”) 34 mm (1.34”) 8 m

FNF1 Right Angle (F)

4 mm (0.16”) 25 mm (0.98”) 34 mm (1.34”) 4 m

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Cal foil valuea


m (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.32”) 1 mm (40 mil)

mm (0.55”) 2.5 mm (100mil)

m (0.24”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.32”) 250 µm (10 mil)

m (0.16”) 250 µm (10 mil)


19.5 PINIP™ PROBES



HeadroomMisadia


F1 (or F1 2 set to F1) 4 mm (0.16”) 60 mm (2.36”) 155 mm (6.10”) 4 m

F1 2 (set to F2) 4 mm (0.16”) 60 mm (2.36”) 159 mm (6.25”) 8 m

F3 15 mm (0.59”) 45 mm (1.77”) 169 mm (6.65”) 14

N1 35 mm (1.38”) 50 mm (1.97”) 155 mm (6.09”) 6 m

FNF1 (N) 38 mm (1.50”) 55 mm (2.17”) 156 mm (6.15”) 8 m

FNF1 (F) 4 mm (0.16”) 55 mm (2.17”) 156 mm (6.14”) 4 m

Minimum access width

Overall length (headroom)

(0.24”) 150 mm (5.91”)

(0.24”) 260 mm (10.24”)

7 mm (0.28”) 145 mm (5.71”)

7 mm (0.28”) 250 mm (9.84”)

7 mm (0.28”) 140 mm (5.51”)

7 mm (0.28”) 140 mm (5.51”)

7 mm (0.28”) 245 mm (9.64”)


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19.6 SEPARATE MINIATURE FERROUS PROBES

Probe Type

Minimum convex surface diameter


Minimum sample diameter

Minimum access height

FM3, Straight,45 mm (1.77”)

1.5 mm (0.06”) 6.5 mm (0.26”) 3 mm (0.12”) 6 mm

FM3, Straight,150 mm (5.9”)

1.5 mm (0.06”) 6.5 mm (0.26”) 3 mm (0.12”) 6 mm

FM3, 45°,45 mm (1.77”)

1.5 mm (0.06”) 6.5 mm (0.26”) 3 mm (0.12”) 18 mm (0.71”)

FM3, 45°,150 mm (5.9”)

1.5 mm (0.06”) 6.5 mm (0.26”) 3 mm (0.12”) 18 mm (0.71”)

FM3, 90°,45 mm (1.77”)

1.5 mm (0.06”) 6.5 mm (0.26”) 3 mm (0.12”) 16 mm (0.63”)

FM5, 90°,45 mm (1.77”)

3 mm (0.012”) 6.5 mm (0.26”) 4 mm (0.16”) 16 mm (0.63”)

FM3, 90°,150 mm (5.9”)

1.5 mm (0.06”) 6.5 mm (0.26”) 3 mm (0.12”) 16 mm (0.63”)

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Minimum access width

Overall length (headroom)

(0.24”) 150 mm (5.91”)

(0.24”) 260 mm (10.24”)

7 mm (0.28”) 145 mm (5.71”)

7 mm (0.28”) 250 mm (9.84”)

7 mm (0.28”) 140 mm (5.51”)

7 mm (0.28”) 245 mm (9.64”)


19.7 SEPARATE MINIATURE NON-FERROUS PROBES

Probe TypeMinimum convex diameter

Minimum concave radius

Minimum sample diameter

Minimum access height

NF, Straight,45 mm (1.77”)

3 mm (0.12”) 25 mm (0.98”) 4 mm (0.16”) 6 mm

NF, Straight,150 mm (5.9”)

3 mm (0.12”) 25 mm (0.98”) 4 mm (0.16”) 6mm

NF, 45°,45 mm (1.77”)

3 mm (0.12”) 25 mm (0.98”) 4 mm (0.16”) 18 mm (0.71”)

NF, 45°,150 mm (5.9”)

3 mm (0.12”) 25 mm (0.98”) 4 mm (0.16”) 18 mm (0.71”)

NF, 90°,45 mm (1.77”)

3 mm (0.12”) 25 mm (0.98”) 4 mm (0.16”) 16 mm (0.63”)

NF, 90°,150 mm (5.9”)

3 mm (0.12”) 25 mm (0.98”) 4 mm (0.16”) 16 mm (0.63”)

messages are normally cleared by the message and should be

akege - return to Elcometer*.uge - remove probe and refit. ists, return to Elcometer*.ge - return to Elcometer*.uge - try new probe.ists, return to Elcometer*.lcometer*.odel F and gauge model N sed with a dual FNF probe. Elcometer* for software

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20 ERROR MESSAGES

Under certain conditions the gauge will display error messages (56). Theseby pressing any one of the softkeys. The cause of the error will be indicatedcorrected before proceeding.

Error message Causes Action to t#1 - PROBE Probe-to-gauge communication failure. Integral gau

Separate gaIf error pers

#2 - PROBE Corrupt data output from probe. Integral gauSeparate gaIf error pers

#3 - PROBE Internal error. Return to EPROBE UNSUPPORTED

a) Probe is dual FNF, but gauge is ferrous only, or non-ferrous only. See page 43.b) Old gauge software does not support new probe.

a) Gauge mcannot be ub) Return toupgrade.

PROBE CHANGED

Probe has been changed. Calibration

UNSTABLE READING

a) External electro-magnetic interference.b) Gauge faulty.

a) Isolate frinterferenceb) Return to

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cted to gauge

ge off then on again.ists contact Elcometer..ists, return to Elcometer*.lcometer*.

ake


* Contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer Supplier to arrange return.

Figure 56. Example error message - no probe is conne

VALUE TOO LARGE

Numerical error. Switch gauIf error pers

CALIBRATION Incorrect calibration calculation. Re-calibrateIf error pers

LANGUAGE MEMORY

Software error. Return to E

Error message Causes Action to t

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Procedure, 2Point 30Procedure, Rough 30Procedure, Smooth 27Procedure, Special substrate 30

Calibration certificates 51Calibration methods

2 POINT 24AUSTRALIAN 25ISO 25ROUGH 24SET OFFSET 25SPECIAL SUB 24SSPC 25SWEDISH 25ZERO OFFSET 25

Character size 11Coated thickness standards 27

Spares 51Coatings

On galvanised steel 45On metallised steel 45

Coefficient of Variation 48Computer

Connection cable 52Computer, transferring data to 41

DData collection method 37

Counted average 38Normal 38

Data, activating 21Delete last reading 20


21 INDEX

Numerics2 Point calibration method 2490/10 rule 33

AAccessories 50AS 2331.1.4 6AS 3894 25AS 3894.3-B 6AS/NZS 1580.108.1 6ASTM B 499 6ASTM D 1186-B 6ASTM D 1400 6ASTM D 7091 6ASTM E 376 6ASTM G 12 6Australian calibration method 25

BBatch mode 35Batches

Reviewing 39Batching 35

Creating new batch 36Data collection method 37Exiting 36Opening existing batch 38

BatteriesFitting 8Life of 50Precautions 46Rechargeable

Charging 50Life of 8

Specification 49Baud rate 22Beep

Changing volume 23Switching off 23

Bluetooth 41Icon in display 15Transferring readings 41

Bluetooth module 52BS 3900 (C5) 6BS 3900(C5) 6BS 5411 (11) 6BS 5411 (3) 6BS 5599 6

CCable

PC to gauge 52CAL softkey

Flashing 26Calibration

Adjustment 26Coated standards 26Coated thickness standards 27FNF probes 24Foils 26Locking 16Methods 24Shims 26

Calibration Adjustment 27

MemoryAmount available 40

Menu items2-POINT 24ABOUT 17AUSTRALIAN 25AUTO SWITCH OFF 22BACKLIGHT 16BAUD RATE 22BEEP VOLUME 23BLUETOOTH PC REPLY 22CAL METHOD 21CALIBRATION LOCKED 16CLEAR STATS 32CONTACT 17DATA 21DATA MENU 36DELETE 20DELETED READING 21DISPLAY 35ENLARGE STATS 32EXIT BATCHING 36EXTENDED MENU 19FACTORY CAL 17FREE MEMORY 40GAUGE INFORMATION 17HELP 17INTL GAUGE 17ISO 25LANGUAGES 23LARGE FONTS 23OPEN EXISTING BATCH 38OPEN NEW BATCH 36OPENING SCREEN 24OUTPUT 22


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Delete single batch 20Deleting readings

Permanent or tagged 21Dimensions 49DIN 50981 6DIN 50984 6Display

Changing size of fonts 23Character size 11Locking softkeys 23

EECCA T1 6EDTS+ Excel Link 41ElcoMaster 41Elcometer 456

Features 6Overview 5

EN 13523-1 6Error messages 62ESC 27Extended menu

Contents 20

FFactory calibration 17FNF 44Foils 26

Ordering 51

GGalvanised steel 45Gauge information 17

HHigh temperature 45Highest reading 48

IImmediate mode 35IMO MSC.215 (82/84) 6IMO, testing to standards of 33Interface 13

RS232 13International gauge settings 17ISO 1461 6ISO 19840 6, 25ISO 2063 6ISO 2360 6ISO 2808-12 6ISO 2808-7C 6ISO 2808-7D 6ISO calibration method 25

KKeypad 10

LLanguage, selecting 12Limits

Setting 39Lowest reading 48

MMaintenance 46Mean 48Measurement speed 49

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What used for 43F1 2

High Temperature PINIP 45Substrate selection modes 22

F1 2 overview 45Fitting of 9FNF (Ferrous/Non-ferrous)

Substrate selection modes 22, 44What used for 44

Maximum temperature 49N (Non-ferrous)

What used for 44Performance 54PINIP

What used for 43Replacement of 47Wear of 47Which one to use? 44

PSPC readings90/10 rule 33About 33Transferring to ElcoMaster 43

QQuick-start 7

RReading screen 11

Typical 14Reading, taking 13Resetting the gauge 17Rough calibration method 24RS232 interface 13


PRINT/OUTPUT 20PROBE 22PROBE INFORMATION 17RESET 17REVIEW BATCHES 39ROUGH 24RS232 BIT IMAGE 22RS232 PLAIN TEXT 23SELECT STATS 33SET LIMITS 39SET NDFT 33SET OFFSET 25SETUP 21SMOOTH 24SOFTKEY ENABLED 21SOFTKEYS LOCKED 23SPECIAL SUB 24SSPC 25STATISTICS 21STATS MENU 31STATS ON LCD 32SWEDISH 25TAG 21UNITS 22USA GAUGE 18ZERO OFFSET 25

MenusExtended off (simple) 16Extended on 19Overview 16Structure 19

Metallised steel 45Minimum substrate thickness 49Mode

Batch 35

Immediate 35

NNDFT, adjusting 33NF T30-124 6NSTM 631 6Number of readings 48

OOn/off 10Opening screen

Creating 46Disabling 24

PPackaging 50PIN 42PINIP probes

Fitting of 9High temperature 45

Power supply 49Printer

Miniprinter 52Printing

Batch of readings 20Statistical summary 20

Printing readings 22To Bluetooth 22

Probe positioning jig 51Probes 43

Adapters 51Capabilities 55–61Extending life of 47F (Ferrous)

Test certificates 51Test readings 29Testing calibration of gauge 30Tick box 15Transferring data to computer 41

BlueTooth 41

UUnits

Automatic setting of 22Manual setting of 22

Up/Down 15US gauge settings 18US NAVY NSI 009-32 6US NAVY PPI 63101-000 6

WWeight 49Welcome screen

Creating 46Disabling 24

Wrist harness, fitting of 53

ZZero offset calibration method 25


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SScale selection, F1 F2 22Screen

Welcome information 11Screen symbols

Battery condition 8Definition of 17

Screen symbols, explanation of 17Set offset 25Setting up the gauge 21Shims 26

Ordering 51Simple menu

Turning on/off 17Smooth calibration method 24SMS 6310-081-015 6Softkey

BACK 16CAL 14, 30

Flashing 15Procedure 27

DATA 36DATA COLLECTION METHOD 37ESC 27MENU 14SEL 15SET 28, 29TEST 27UP/DOWN 15ZERO 29

Software 41Data conversion 41ElcoMaster 41

Special sub calibration method 24SS 18 41 60 25

SSPC calibration method 25SSPC-PA 2 25SSPC-PA2 (2004) 6Standard deviation 48Standards

AS 3894 25Coated thickness 51ISO 19840 25SS 18 41 60 25SSPC-PA 2 25

StatisticsActivating 21Choice of 33Clearing 32Displaying on screen 32Dual function probes 35Increasing size on display 32Overview 31Terminology 48

Substrate selectionAutomatic 22, 44Manual 22, 44

Substrate thicknessMinimum 49

Swedish calibration method 25Switching on/off 10

Automatically 11, 22

TTemperature

Effect on measurement speed 49High, measuring of 45Operating 49Probes, maximum 49

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