
7. Calibration
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7.6. Calibration Through the Coating
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C
AL-
T
HROUGH-
C
OATING:
CTC
:
Procedure according license patent DE3404720C2)
This method is recommended when an uncoated test sample is not available. It can be employed
with the probe types F06, F1.6, F3, FN1.6 and FN2 (F-part), F1.6/ 90, F2/90, F10, F20 and F50.
The CTC method may, however, only be used when the coating is smooth at the calibration point
and measured values are reproducible. Do
not
use for textured coatings.
1.
Press CAL/CTC key for some seconds to initialize CTC calibration. CTC1 flashes.
2.
Place the probe on the calibration point of the test sample and raise it after the bleep. Repeat
this procedure several times. The display always shows the mean value of the previous
readings.
3.
Press CAL key.
4.
Place the calibration foil on the same point, apply the probe and raise it after the bleep.The
thickness of the foil should be roughly equivalent to the estimated coating thickness. Apply the
probe to the test sample several times. The display always shows the mean value of the
previous readings.
To discontinue calibration, press CLEAR.
All calibration values entered so far will be deleted and the calibration procedure can be
continued taking new readings. In order to discontinue and quit the calibration procedure,
press „OK/
“ for several seconds.
1.
If necessary, adjust the value displayed to the thickness value of the calibration foil using the
arrow keys.
2.
Press OK key shortly to confirm and complete CTC calibration.
‘CTC1’ is displayed steadily.
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7.
Calibraion
foil
CTC2 flashes
CTC1 flashes
CAL
steady
Adjust to value oft
he calibration foil
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