Explanation of Error Messages
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This error indicates a problem with the measurement. Be sure you are following the guidelines for
the most accurate results outlined on Page 6, and attempt to take the reading again. Make sure the
meter is flat against the glass during the measurement, and do not move the meter during the
course of a measurement.
If the window area under test is excessively dirty or contaminated, the Glass-Chek ELITE may give
improper thickness or low-E results or issue an error message. The window area under test must
be CLEAN as well as the lenses on the back of the meter. Clean the lenses on the back of the
GC3200 with compressed air. Use a lint-free cloth if absolutely necessary to clean smudges,
fingerprints, etc., as shown on Page 6.
LOW BATTERY
REPLACE SOON
REPLACE BATTERY NOW
GC3200 WILL POWER
DOWN IN:
GLASS EXCEEDS LOW-E
RANGE: GLASS IS
TOO THICK
MEASUREMENT ERROR: 1
CLEAN, MOVE & RETEST
PRESS BUTTON TO TAKE
NEW READING
EXCESS LIGHT: MOVE
TO OPPOSITE SIDE
ENSURE GLASS AND
METER ARE CLEAN.
TEST AGAIN TO VERIFY
READING.
Error Messages: Explanations:
The Glass-Chek ELITE uses a laser to measure the thickness of the
glass and air space. The unit may be affected by
extremely
bright lights
or facing the sun directly. The screen will display this error message if
this condition occurs. Simply move to a different location, go to the
other side of the window, or shade the laser aperture. If the window is
operable you may be able open the window and reach through the
opening to block the incident light from the back side of the meter.
This error message indicates that your application is most likely out of the maximum thickness range
for low-E measurement. See the “Specifications” section on Page 15 of this manual for more details
on the GC3200’s maximum thickness ranges.
Battery and replacement:
The GC3200 meter is powered by a 9-volt alkaline battery. When the
battery is starting to get low, an error message will appear that recommends replacing the battery soon.
This gives the user plenty of warning that a battery replacement is needed soon, but the meter will still
function for a period after this initial warning. Once the battery voltage gets below a dangerous level that
could impact the performance of the instrument, an error message appears that tells you to replace the
battery immediately. The instrument will NOT take measurements once it reaches this level.
Please remember to ALWAYS replace the battery with a
9-volt ALKALINE
battery.
Helpful Operating Tips & Explanations
1. Thin glass will measure the fastest, while thicker glass such as 1/4” will take longer to measure.
2. The darker the glass, the longer it will take to complete a measurement
3. To speed up measurements, switch the OPERATING MODE to NORMAL GLASS (NO LAMI) if you know there is no laminated glass.
4. If testing dark glass in a window or laminated piece, try to test from the side of the window that contains the clear piece of glass.
5. For a reminder of any Low E Coatings, check the drawing at the bottom of the display as the Low E coated surface #’s will be blinking.
6. Always conduct your measurements in the
of the window.
7. Take multiple measurements to confirm your test results, but always test near the bottom center of the window (either side).
8. If you do not receive a complete set of results when testing laminated glass or multi-laminate, move to the other side and test again.
9. If the window has more than one low e coating, the GC3200 will only identify the first (nearest) coating it encounters.
BOTTOM CENTER
