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4.1.3 Deplating speed control (SPEED)

Position the cursor to SPEED (14) by pressing SET-key
and use ARROW-keys for your de-plating speed
selection. The de-plating speed is indicated in steps of
50% (ARROW-DOWN-key) or 100% (ARROW-UP key).

In general, the de-plating speed should be selected so
that a measuring time between one and three minutes
can always be ensured.

The de-plating speed ranges between 0.3 microns/min
at minimum and 40 microns/min at maximum. When try-
ing to set higher or lower, the message “MAXIMUM” or
“MINIMUM” appears.

The de-plating speed indication on the reading display
(2) is more accurate than on the alpha-numerical dis-
play (3). The corresponding measuring unit microns or
mils are displayed on the alpha-numerical display.

To reset to default de-plating speed press CLEAR-key
(10). This default value depends on the metal selection.

Note:

The de-plating speed also depends on the range of
source of electricity powering the instruments.

For special applications the de-plating speed is limited.
The de-plating speed for Chrome in combination with
the measuring area B, for instance, must not exceed 40
microns/min. The message “MAXIMUM” may occur.

4.1.4 Sensitivity  (SENS)

Position the cursor to SENS (13) by pressing SET-key.
The current sensitivity is shown on the reading display
(2) and the voltage being displayed alphanumerically.

Use the ARROW-keys for sensitivity control. Press
CLEAR-key to reset to default sensitivity selection.

If the required sensitivity is equal to the default sensitiv-
ity, there willl be an empty space above the cursor.

Ni   B   5,4 

 µm

METAL

AREA

SPEED

SENS

CAL

UNIT

Summary of Contents for GalvanoTest 3000

Page 1: ...stributed by ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel 1 281 516 9292 888 275 5772 eFax 1 866 234 0451 Web https www abqindustrial net E mail info abqindustrial net Distributed by ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel 1 281 516...

Page 2: ...ries E 11 4 Taking Readings E 12 4 1 Adjusting the instrument E 12 4 1 1 Metal coating material METAL E 12 4 1 2 Measuring area AREA E 12 4 1 3 Deplating speed control SPEED E 13 4 1 4 Sensitivity SEN...

Page 3: ...8 Special applications E 29 8 1 Convex surfaces E 29 8 2 Concave surfaces E 30 8 3 Gold coatings Au E 30 8 4 Multi layer coatings E 30 8 5 Chromed zinc coatings E 31 8 6 Diffusion layers E 32 8 7 Cur...

Page 4: ...Print out of readings and statistics E 38 12 4 Deleting a previous reading E 38 12 5 Deleting a measuring series incl statistics 12 6 Exceeding storage capacity E 39 13 Date and Time E 39 14 Language...

Page 5: ...on 1 1 Data processing unit Front view 4 000 START STOP SET PRINT STATSCLEAR VOLTAGE THICKN GalvanoTest 3000 Physik Ni B 5 4 mm M E T A L A R E A S P E E D S E N S C A L U N I T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 1...

Page 6: ...lektroPhysik 1 2 Data Processing Unit Back view GalvanoTest CE Ger te N Typ Version 1 00 G Test 2000 3020001 G Test 3000 3040001 ElektroPhysik K ln Made in Germany 19 20 24 23 22 21 Sicherungs halter...

Page 7: ...plating speed sensitivity calibration thickness of coating thickness standard measuring unit date and time language 6 SET key for setting parameters selected by ARROW keys 7 START STOP key for manual...

Page 8: ...60Hz Switching from 220V to 110V Remove fuse holder 24 turn 180 degrees and put in place again 10 CLEAR key for deleting the last reading setting default de plating speed default sensitivity and defa...

Page 9: ...g the inner measuring cell 32 circulation pump to ensure a steady circulation of the electrolyte solution during measurement 33 adjusting screw to adjust circulation Important note Please do not chang...

Page 10: ...E 6 ElektroPhysik Fig 3a 34 38 36 37 35 31a 30 31 33 32 Suction hose to be connected to the circulation pump 32 Suction pipe...

Page 11: ...drain of solution 44 inner measuring cell type II to be filled with the electrolyte solution diagonal drain of solution see Electrolyte solution selection table 44a Max Min marking limit for electrol...

Page 12: ...el measuring cell is placed on the sample to be measured The cell is filled with an electrolyte solution which is selected according to the coating base combination Arubber gasket placed between the c...

Page 13: ...mm 2 26 mm mask Nr C 1 00 mm 1 13 mm mask Nr D 0 25 mm 0 56 mm electrolyte cup K for small parts and wires The de plating speed is adjustable in a wide range from 0 3 to 40 m min The readings may be...

Page 14: ...be linked to an IBM PC or any compatible computer or printer 3 Supply schedule 3 1 Standard supply GalvanoTest 3000 processing unit interface for MiniPrint 4100 data printer or PC socket for Y T write...

Page 15: ...es 100 ml each coating thickness standards s also section 4 2 3 index ST electrolyte selection spare rubber pencil centering device Z2 spare pipette spare rubber gaskets B 4 00 mm masks C 1 00 mm mask...

Page 16: ...to METAL 16 by pressing SET key Use the ARROW keys for setting your metal selection The options are shown in the following order Cr Ni Cu Ms brass Zn Ag Sn Pb Cd Au A set of further 8 metal memories M...

Page 17: ...mils are displayed on the alpha numerical display To reset to default de plating speed press CLEAR key 10 This default value depends on the metal selection Note The de plating speed also depends on t...

Page 18: ...est 3000 Physik Ni B 5 4 mm M E TA L A R E A S P E E D S E N S C A L U N IT If the required sensitivity is different from the default sen sitivity an asterix will be displayed above the cursor For mor...

Page 19: ...holder can be used section 6 Place an apporpriate rubber gasket 45 onto the outer measuring cell 42 i e rubber gasket B 4 mm or the rubber gasket with 1 5mm if you use the mask C 1 mm or D 0 25 mm No...

Page 20: ...b L e a d Tin Tin S n Tin Zinc4 Zinc Zn N o n m e ta l E 4 E 1 8 E 5 E 11 E 4 E 4 E 1 4 E 1 7 8 E 1 5 8 E 4 8 E 7 E 7 8 E 6 S ilve r E 1 5 8 A lum inium E 4 8 E 5 8 E 11 8 E 4 8 E 4 8 E 1 4 8 E 1 7 8...

Page 21: ...ored The reading display 2 continuously shows the coating thickness being removed During measuring it can be switched from thickness to cell voltage by pressing THICKNESS VOLTAGE key 8 with the corres...

Page 22: ...Clean with a soft paper towel Then proceed according to section 4 3 If it is necessary to change the electrolyte solution e g for measuring another coating substrate combination or if the electrolyte...

Page 23: ...ed as soon as a volume of 300 m mm chrome has been de plated 4 4 2 Y T writer output During measurement the cell voltage can be taken at the Y Twriter output 21 and displayed in the form of a voltage...

Page 24: ...y obtained by pressing THICKNESS VOLTAGE 8 key Keep on pressing more than one second after measurement If you press THICKNESS VOLTAGE key during meas urement the measuring current will continue to flo...

Page 25: ...mplete print out by pressing PRINT key 9 4 5 2 Readings and statistics If the MiniPrint 4100 data printer is connected during measurement the readings are printed out after each measurement The statis...

Page 26: ...e for pin point positioning of the measuring cell when using the C mask 1 00 mm or D mask 0 25mm 56 bottle holder for holding up to 7 electrolyte bottles 100 ml 57 positioning arm serves as stopper fo...

Page 27: ...e centering device lights up Place the measuring cell upon the sample see section 4 2 2 and remove the centering device For more information on the use of the centering device in connection with the m...

Page 28: ...available as an option 60 rubber protection jaws 61 ball joint for positioning the test sample 62 suction plate for ensuring stable position of the small parts holder during measuring Rubber protectio...

Page 29: ...6 instead of the rubber gasket holder 42c see Fig 4 Make further adjustments according to section 4 Dip the sample into the electrolyte cup ensuring that the area dipped into the cup approximately cor...

Page 30: ...ET key The instrument now calculates displays and stores the thickness value of the coating Note Depending on the type and thickness of coating wires 0 3 mm may also be measured in the electrolyte cup...

Page 31: ...ea as follows F d x x l F Area d Diameter of wire 3 14 l length of de plated area Use ARROW keys for setting the actual measuring area e g 5 36 mm2 Press SET key to show the reading as calculated by m...

Page 32: ...to insulate the end of wire completely If necessary use lacquer Dip the wire into the electrolyte cup ensuring that the punched hole of the C mask is completely immersed into the solution Continue as...

Page 33: ...tion with the C or D mask Use abrasive paper to adapt the circular gasket to the shape of sample Samples 4mm e g wires electrolyte cup Wires 2 mm electrolyte cup and mask The rubber gasket B should no...

Page 34: ...ing the modified rubber gasket D Au on the measuring stand full contact pressure must be applied to ensure maximum sealing of the mask on the measuring surface The D and C masks are not suitable for m...

Page 35: ...a te bottle Rinse the inner and outer measruing cells twice using distilled water Move the cursor under METAL on the alphanumeric display 3 to adjust the next mate rial to be measured Fill fresh elect...

Page 36: ...wer voltage value For setting optimum sensitivity make sure the instrument does not switch off before the second voltage jump see also section 10 Sensitivity The print out of voltage curve on MiniPrin...

Page 37: ...ck coatings the instrument may switch of prematurely i e before the coating has been removed completely In such cases 0 00 will be shown on display and no reading will be stored 8 8 Nickel on copper o...

Page 38: ...asurement series however cannot be stored until previous readings in the statistics have been deleted see section 12 5 Deleting a measuring series incl statistics 9 1 Calibrating by means of a coating...

Page 39: ...ctor If coating thickness standards are not available calibration can also be performed by means of a calibration factor providing instrument settings are known Calibration by means of a factor is onl...

Page 40: ...can be observed on the de plating area To ensure a smooth and even de plating area it is recommended to increase the test voltage E g for nickel it is recommeded to increase the test voltage from 1 0...

Page 41: ...due to diffe rent de plating speeds We recommend to calibrate at the same de plating speed as set for later measurement Impurities or alloy components in the coating material may lead to erratic read...

Page 42: ...eadings will be printed out printer ON The statistical values can be displayed or printed out as often as required and at any time after measurement 12 3 Print out of readings and statistics Press Gal...

Page 43: ...crystal controlled time clock which includes an integrated leap year control up to the year 2100 The data printer MiniPrint 4100 pro vides print outs including current date and time Date and time can...

Page 44: ...nguage is shown Your selection is valid without need to confirm 15 Error messages Error messages appear on the alphanumerical display Maximum Calibration CAL sensitivity SENS de plating speed SPEED or...

Page 45: ...atistics Error message when trying to call or print any statistics but no data are available in the statistics memory 16 Further sources of error Apart from the error sources as described under sectio...

Page 46: ...uric acid Caution caustic and one part concentrated nitric acid They should be immersed in the solution for not longer than 10 to 15 seconds and then rinsed under running water The procedure can be re...

Page 47: ...niPrint 4100 press printer ON OFF key for switching the printer on 20 After sales service Please return defective or faulty instruments to your local dealer or to ElektroPhysik for checking or repair...

Page 48: ...ble Display of readings 4 digits digital display with floating point Alphanumerical display 16 digits display of instrument settings and operating steps Analogue instrument for monitoring the de plati...

Page 49: ...s are based on calibration of GalvanoTest 3000 using ElektroPhysik coating thickness standards Rubber gasket mask Diameter Measuring area Measuring uncertainty in percent of reading Rubber gasket B 2...

Page 50: ...11 E 25 E 28 convex surfaces E 29 copper E 8 E 30 E 33 curvature radius E 41 D D mask E 22 E 29 data printer E 3 E 4 E 9 E 10 E 11 E 20 E 21 E 39 date and time E 3 E 9 E 38 E 39 E 42 de plating speed...

Page 51: ...ssivation layers E 31 positioning arm E 11 E 22 E 23 power leads E 42 PRINT key E 3 E 21 E 38 E 43 R reading display E 12 E 13 E 14 E 17 E 35 E 36 E 41 rubber gasket E 7 E 8 E 9 E 11 E 15 E 23 E 25 E...

Page 52: ...E 16 zinc E 8 E 9 E 15 E 31 E 33 Distributed by ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel 1 281 516 9292 888 275 5772 eFax 1 866 234 0451 Web https www abqindustrial net E mail info abqindustrial net Distributed by A...

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