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16 Troubleshooting
Fault
Cause
Solution
Unit does not
power on
Batteries discharged
Insert new batteries.
Batteries are not inserted
correctly
Check that the batteries are inserted
correctly.
Batteries inserted with
reverse polarity
Check the polarity of the inserted batteries.
Measured value
inaccurate or not
stable
Base material has varied
electromagnetic
properties
The test instrument cannot perform
measurements on base materials the
electromagnetic properties of which are
varied.
Magnetic fields in the
environment
Do not carry out measurements in the vicinity
of magnetic fields, for example near
magnets, microwaves or audio equipment.
Edge effect
Measurements should be made in the middle
of the sample. Do not perform any
measurements at the edge.
Incorrect placement of
the probe
Always align the probe vertically and quickly
with the surface. Do not perform a
measurement by force. The probe must
touch the test object and must not swing.
The base material is too
narrow or the measuring
surface is too small or
too round
Only carry out measurements on test objects
with the properties indicated in the
specifications. Otherwise, inaccuracies may
occur.
Surface is too rough
Carry out measurements on a surface that is
as smooth as possible.
Measurements
not possible
Different environmental
conditions change
measurement
Perform a zero calibration.
Inaccurate
measured values
Display is
difficult to read
The meter is used under
the wrong environmental
conditions
The coating thickness gauge may only be
located in areas with the specified
environmental conditions. Otherwise damage
can occur.
Other technical
problems
-
Please contact PCE Instruments
’ technical
support.
