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Introduction 

The following operating manual is intended for coating thickness gauges of the  Pocket-Surfix

®

 series (with integrated 

probe). The gauge conforms to the following standards for coating thickness measurement: 
 
Magnetic method:  

DIN EN ISO 2808   

 

  

DIN EN ISO 2178 
ASTM B499 
ISO 19840 

 
Eddy current method: 

DIN EN ISO 2808 

 

 

 

DIN EN ISO 2360 
ASTM D7091 

About this manual 

The well-proven menu technique is applied to the use of this coating thickness gauge. This manual informs you step by 
step about the correct operation of the gauge  Pocket-Surfix

®

. If you follow these step-by-step instructions, it will only 

take a few minutes before you are able to carry out the first measurements.       

Meaning of keys 

The operation of Pocket-Surfix

®

 is carried out by means of the five buttons below the display. 

 

Switching the gauge on and off.   

 

The  arrow  keys  (actually 

,  for  better  distinguishing 

 

and 

  )  have  several  functions. 

Depending on the menu item you are currently at, by using these keys you will: 

 

browse through the main menu and submenus 

Summary of Contents for Pocket-Surfix Series

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual POCKET SURFIX WWW PHYNIX COM ...

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Page 3: ...Gauge description IR interface Cursor up key Confirm key Cursor down key Ansch luss Power key Escape key ...

Page 4: ...point calibration 9 4 4 Zero offset mode 10 4 4 1 Setting the zero offset value 11 4 4 2 Deleting the zero offset value 12 4 5 Deletion of calibration 12 4 6 Measurement 13 5 Statistics 2nd menu item 14 5 1 Transfer of statistic values only 14 5 2 Transfer of readings and statistics 15 5 3 Display of statistics on the screen 16 5 4 Display of stored readings on the screen 16 5 5 Deletion of readin...

Page 5: ... off modes 21 7 4 Backlight 22 7 5 Beeper on off 22 7 6 Statistics settings 23 7 7 Welcome screen on off 23 7 8 Power supply 24 7 9 Selecting the language 25 8 Total Reset to factory settings 25 9 Display of firmware version number and serial numbers of gauge and probe 26 10 Status information error messages und malfunctions 26 11 Maintenance Service 28 12 Technical Data 28 13 Scope of delivery 29...

Page 6: ...ed to the use of this coating thickness gauge This manual informs you step by step about the correct operation of the gauge Pocket Surfix If you follow these step by step instructions it will only take a few minutes before you are able to carry out the first measurements Meaning of keys The operation of Pocket Surfix is carried out by means of the five buttons below the display Switching the gauge...

Page 7: ...rument Pocket Surfix or the Pocket Surfix basic with limited functionality The Pocket Surfix gauge has all the functions described in this manual The Pocket Surfix basic gauge has a limited number of functions all statistics limits the zero offset and the backlight are missing Pocket Surfix is a coating thickness gauge for non destructive coating thickness measurement according to the magnetic ind...

Page 8: ...m 1 3 µm or 3 of reading whichever is greater 2 1 µm 2 of reading 3 1 µm 1 of reading Pocket Surfix F for measurements on steel iron Pocket Surfix N for measurements on non ferrous metals Pocket Surfix FN basic dual gauge for measurements on steel iron and on non ferrous metals reduced functionality Pocket Surfix F basic for measurements on steel iron reduced functionality Pocket Surfix N basic fo...

Page 9: ... the first time by means of the button the display may show English as proposed language confirm with or use the arrow keys to select another language and confirm with Normally the gauge works in the automatic switch off mode It switches off the gauge automatically 90 seconds after the last measurement or operation For permanent opertion mode see chapter 7 3 3 Menu structure There are 4 main menu ...

Page 10: ...all readings are within one single memory FN type two single memories Pocket Surfix is works calibrated If the accuracy of the works calibration is not sufficient or if the measurement task makes it necessary you can do some additional calibrations as described below A zero calibration on an uncoated specimem reduces measurement errors induced by surface geometry e g by curved surface or near edge...

Page 11: ...check the accuracy of the gauge Procedure 1 press this key Calibration appears on the display 2 press this key Zero setting appears on the display 3 press this key Place probe on 0 appears on the display and the ZERO symbol in the display begins to flash 4 place the gauge repeatedly on the uncoated surface of the test object 5 press this key Zero has been set appears briefly on the display followe...

Page 12: ... standard value appears on the display 8 use the arrow keys to enter the calibration foil thickness as indicated on the standard 9 press this key Calibration has been set appears briefly on the display followed by the start screen with the four dashes The CAL symbol is visable permanently You can now measure using the foil calibration 4 4 Zero offset mode With this mode you can set a constant posi...

Page 13: ...egative zero offset value The gauge will then indicate the coating thickness above the peaks of the rough surface 4 4 1 Setting the zero offset value Procedure 1 press this key Calibration appears on the display 2 press this key Zero setting appears on the display 3 press this key twice until Zero offset appears on the display 4 press this key Offset setting appears on the display 5 press this key...

Page 14: ...2 Deleting the zero offset value Procedure 1 press this key Calibration appears on the display 2 press this key Zero setting appears on the display 3 press this key twice until Zero offset appears on the display 4 press this key Offset setting appears on the display 5 press this key Deletion of offset appears on the display 6 press this key Offset deleted appears briefly on the display followed by...

Page 15: ...ating coatings e g varnish paint plastics anodized coatings etc on non ferrous metals The display shows Non Ferr The FN combination gauges allow both measurements and is factory set to the measuring mode Auto FN identification The display shows AUTO FN This means that the gauge automatically identifies the base material iron steel or non ferrous metal after positioning of the probe Subsequently th...

Page 16: ...ameter Statistics N Number of readings x Mean value St Dev Standard deviation Max Maximum value of the series Min Minimum value of the series All readings and statistics can be completely transferred or displayed at the menu item Statistics 5 1 Transfer of statistic values only The gauge calculates five statistical values from a measurement series see table above These can be quickly and simply tr...

Page 17: ...rs briefly on the display followed by the start screen with the four dashes 5 2 Transfer of readings and statistics The statistical values can also be transferred together with the single readings Procedure 1 Connect the PC with the PHYNIX infra red adapter art no 10641 Run PHYNIX connect on your PC Select the appropriate port For details see instruction manual of the software 2 press this key twi...

Page 18: ...nd the standard deviation St Dev appears on the display 5 press this key Number of readings N the maximum Max and the minimum Min appears on the display 6 press this key three times to continue measuring The start screen with the four dashes is displayed 5 4 Display of stored readings on the screen This section explains how to display the readings on the screen at any time Procedure 1 press this k...

Page 19: ...ears on the display 2 press this key Printout of statistics appears on the display 3 press this key until Deletion of statistics appears on the display 4 press this key The statistics are deleted together with the single values Statistics deleted appears briefly on the display followed by the start screen with the four dashes 5 6 Quick deletion of readings and statistics This procedure offers a si...

Page 20: ...ical beep and an indicator or at the top of the display shows whether the reading fell below or exceeded the limit values 6 1 Setting of limit values Procedure 1 press this key three times until Limits appears on the display 4 press this key Limits setting appears on the display 5 press this key Set lower limit appears on the display and a number as suggestion for the lower limit value 6 use these...

Page 21: ...ness value indicates a reading below the lower limit value a sign indicates a reading above the upper limit value 6 2 Deletion of limit values Procedure 1 press this key three times until Limits appears on the display 4 press this key Limits setting appears on the display 5 press this key Deletion of limits appears on the display 6 press this key Limits deleted appears briefly on the display follo...

Page 22: ...efly on the display followed by the start screen with the four dashes 7 2 Setting of measuring mode Automatic FN identification Ferrous mode and Non Ferrous mode When using a FN combination gauge the display shows Auto FN This indicates the automatic base material recognition after positioning of the probe and the activiation of the appropriate measuring method In some cases e g when measuring pai...

Page 23: ...he four dashes 7 3 Selection of switch off modes With this menu item you can choose between permanent operation of the gauge or auto shut off after 90 seconds without measurement or handling Procedure 1 press this key twice Options appears on the display 2 press this key Measuring unit appears on the display 3 press this key twice Switch off mode appears on the display 4 press this key 5 use these...

Page 24: ...ng e g Backlight off appears on the display 5 use these keys to select the desired mode Backlight off 3 secs backlight or Permanent backlight 6 press this key for confirmation your choice e g Peranent backlight ON appears briefly on the display followed by the start screen with the four dashes 7 5 Beeper on off With this menu item you can choose between silent operation of the gauge or a short bee...

Page 25: ... statistics Procedure 1 press this key twice Options appears on the display 2 press this key Measuring unit appears on the display 3 press this key four times On line statistics appears on the display 4 press this key the actual setting e g Mean and Standard dev appears on the display 5 use these keys to select the desired statistical values Mean and Standard dev or Maximum and Minimum 6 press thi...

Page 26: ... display followed by the start screen with the four dashes 7 8 Power supply With this menu item you can set the kind of power supply This setting is used for a correct working battery indicator on the display with respect to the different voltage levels of batteries and rechargeable batteries Procedure 1 press this key twice Options appears on the display 2 press this key Measuring unit appears on...

Page 27: ...e display 4 press this key the actual language appears on the display e g English 5 use these keys to select the desired menu language e g Deutsch 6 press this key for confirmation your choice e g Sprache Deutsch ausgewählt appears briefly on the display followed by the start screen with the four dashes 8 Total Reset to factory settings With this function you can reset the gauge to factory setting...

Page 28: ...cedure 1 switch off the gauge 2 press this key and keep it pressed 3 switch on the gauge As long as the cursor button is pressed all segments and characters of the display are displayed for test purposes After releasing the keys you will see the version number of the firmware and the serial number of the gauge At last the start screen with the four dashes will be displayed 10 Status information er...

Page 29: ...y the gauge e g transformer power supplies etc Use the gauge in an environment without interfering fields If this message comes up anyway this may be an indication for a damaged gauge Probe defective This message indicates a damaged probe The gauge should be sent for repair to your dealer or to the manufacturer PHYNIX Other Errors the gauge does not measure anymore the readings are implausible the...

Page 30: ...a Resolution 0 1µm 0 01 mils or 0 2 of reading Accuracy works calibration 1 point calibration 2 point calibration referred to PHYNIX standards 3 µm 0 12 mils or 3 of reading whichever is greater 1 µm 0 04 mils 2 of reading 1 µm 0 04 mils 1 of reading Minimum measuring area 10 mm x 10 mm 0 4 x 0 4 Minimum radius of curvature convex 1 5 mm 0 06 concave 50 mm 2 Minimum thickness of base material F 0 ...

Page 31: ... Power supply 2 x Batteries AAA 1 5V or 2 x Rechargeable batteries AAA 1 2V Sizes Weight 110 mm x 50 mm x 25 mm 4 2 x 2 x 1 H x B x T 90g 3 ozs incl Batt Type of protection IP 52 Protection against dust and dripping water 13 Scope of delivery Pocket Surfix gauge Protective rubber cover 2 batteries AAA Instruction manual Manufacturer s certificate Carrying case for transport and storage Data transf...

Page 32: ... characters and icons appear on the display If the battery symbol flashes the batteries have to be exchanged ZERO zero calibration has been carried out ZERO flashing zero calibration has begun but not yet finished CAL one foil calibration has been carried out CAL flashing one foil calibration has begun but not yet finished LIMIT limit values are set LIMIT flashing setting the limit values has begu...

Page 33: ...imit values and zero offset value will be deleted both F and N mode Works calibration is activated both F and N mode The gauge is set to automatic FN identification FN type only Reset of all options to the first menu item e g μm or Beeper ON In addition after a battery interruption lasting more than 20 seconds the user is prompted to select the language 16 Protect the environment Your gauge contai...

Page 34: ...ode 3 9 Measuring mode 2 9 Calibration Statistics Limits Zero setting Foil calibr ation Zero offset MENU Place pr obe on 0 OK Place pr obe on foil standard W orks calibration activated Print out statistics Print out of measurements Display of statistics Display of measurements Deletion of statistics 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 1 4 2 4 Limits setting Deletion of limits 1 2 2 2 Set lower limit 1 4 2 4 3 4 M...

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