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Switching the device on

 

Press and hold “PWR” button for 2 seconds. Once on, you will 
see “8888” on the screen and the device will begin the procedures 
of auto-test and auto-calibration. 
  
After 2-3 seconds, the display will show “----” which means that 
the device is ready for use. 
 

Switching the device off

 

To power off the device, press and hold “PWR” button for 2 
seconds. There is also an auto power off feature. The device will 
turn off automatically after 2 minutes of idle. 
 

Backlight On/Off

 

The device comes with a backlight feature. To turn the backlight 
on or off, press and quickly release the “PWR” button. 
 

Operating modes

 

For your convenience, the device has 3 operating modes: “A”, 
“M”, “P”. To switch between the modes press and quickly release 
“MODE” button, this will let you circulate between the modes. 
Current mode is displayed in the top part of the screen. 
  
“A” - Adaptive mode. Normalizes the measurement results for 
easier understanding (used in most cases) 

Summary of Contents for DPM-816

Page 1: ...Digital coating thickness tester DPM 816 R2 1 USER MANUAL UPDATED in March 2018 Car Sys com...

Page 2: ...the following features Precise measurements Wide operating temperature range Large FSTN display with backlight Pressure stabilization of the probe Automatic metal type detection Powered by 1 5V AAA ba...

Page 3: ...e near strong magnetic fields or radio waves emitting devices It may influence the reading and accuracy Do not subject the device to extreme heat conditions for long period of time For example do not...

Page 4: ...or near devices able to generate strong magnetic fields such as electric motors power supplies or magnets Do not store the device in hot dusty or humid places or near corrosive chemicals Display Even...

Page 5: ...6 point calibration for ferrous metals PWR Button Device on off Backlight on off Next calibration point Save calibration UNIT Button Change of display units Thickness decrease during calibration Activ...

Page 6: ...tal coating thickness gauge the device Aluminum calibration base Steel calibration base Calibration plate 700 m 27 5 mil thick Calibration plate 1000 m 39 4 mil thick User Manual Getting started One p...

Page 7: ...d one battery will be able to power the device for quite a long time Once the battery is actually drained and is not able to power the device you will see an empty battery icon in the top right corner...

Page 8: ...lso an auto power off feature The device will turn off automatically after 2 minutes of idle Backlight On Off The device comes with a backlight feature To turn the backlight on or off press and quickl...

Page 9: ...the bottom left corner of the screen mm mil m units are available Measurement Turn on the device and wait until auto calibration is completed 2 3 seconds Once done the will be displayed on the screen...

Page 10: ...the measurement must be performed in the center of the base plate Car body panel check You can use the device to find car body parts that undergone repair and repainting At manufacturing facilities o...

Page 11: ...thickness over zero for uncoated bare metal Calibration of zero deviation will solve this issue To calibrate zero reading do the measurement on the uncoated bare metal base When the result is display...

Page 12: ...form another measurement on the same base metal plate now with the sample coating of known thickness While the measurement is displayed select the right coating thickness by pressing MODE and UNIT but...

Page 13: ...F 1 Point 1 80 300 m 3 12 mil calibration plate F 2 Point 2 400 800 m 15 31 mil calibration plate F 3 Point 3 900 1800 m 35 70 mil calibration plate F 4 Point 4 1900 2500 m 75 98 mil calibration plate...

Page 14: ...r this point Perform the measurement on the base metal together with recommended calibration plate on top Select by pressing MODE and UNIT the thickness of measured calibration plate and press PWR to...

Page 15: ...13 to 104 F 25 to 40 humidity less than 70 Measurement units Micrometre Millimetre Mil Time for 1 measurement 1 sec Display size 0 78 x 1 3 in 20 x 33 mm Weight without power element 1 76 oz 50 g Siz...

Page 16: ...he device is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for 2 full years since the day of purchase For the warranty to apply the device must be stored handled according to the guidelines described in th...

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