Car-Systems DPM-816 User Manual Download Page 9

  
“M” - Displays more detailed and more precise results of 
measurement. 
  
“P” - Display the result table of user calibration. 
 

Units of measurement

 

For convenience of the end users from various countries, the 
device is able to display the measurement results in few units. 
  
To choose the units, press “UNIT” button once. This will switch 
the displayed units and the current choice will be shown in the 
bottom left corner of the screen. “mm”, “mil”, “

μm

” 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. Select required measurement mode and display units. 
  
Firmly place the device so that the probe flat against the 
measured surface. Do not move the device. 
  
Once the measurement is done, you will be notified by a sound 
and the device will display the result of the measurement. 
  
Accuracy of the measurement depends on firm and flat contact 
between the probe of the device and the surface. 
  

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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