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          TF_TG-BA-e-1813 

 

 

 

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SAUTER TF, TG 

 

Version 1.3  01/2018 

Instruction Manual 
Digital Coating Thickness Gauge

 

 

 

 

Thank you for buying a SAUTER digital Coating Thickness Gauge. We hope you are 
pleased with your high quality Thickness Gauge with its big functional range.  
If you have any queries, wishes or helpful suggestions, do not hesitate to call our 
service number. 
 

Models available: 
- TF 1250-0.1 FN 
- TG 1250-0.1 FN 

 

Summarize: 
 

1

 

Features .......................................................................................................... 3

 

2

 

Specifications ................................................................................................ 4

 

3

 

Front panel description ................................................................................. 5

 

4

 

Measurement procedure ............................................................................... 6

 

5

 

Statistics ......................................................................................................... 6

 

6

 

How to store and recall readings.................................................................. 7

 

7

 

How to delete readings .................................................................................. 7

 

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Transfer of readings to a PC ......................................................................... 7

 

9

 

Calibration ...................................................................................................... 8

 

10

 

Battery replacement ...................................................................................... 8

 

11

 

Adjustment foils ............................................................................................. 8

 

12

 

Correct handling at Coating Thickness Measurement with external 

sensors ...................................................................................................................... 9

 

13

 

Trouble shooting............................................................................................ 9

 

14

 

Restore factory settings ................................................................................ 9

 

15

 

Annotations .................................................................................................. 10

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for TF 1250-0.1FN

Page 1: ...info sauter eu Tel 49 0 7433 9933 199 Fax 49 0 7433 9933 149 Internet www sauter eu Instruction Manual Digital Coating Thickness Gauge SAUTER TF TG Version 1 3 01 2018 GB Model TF 1250 0 1FN Model TG 1250 0 1FN TF_TG BA e 1813 PROFESSIONAL MEASURING ...

Page 2: ...ons do not hesitate to call our service number Models available TF 1250 0 1 FN TG 1250 0 1 FN Summarize 1 Features 3 2 Specifications 4 3 Front panel description 5 4 Measurement procedure 6 5 Statistics 6 6 How to store and recall readings 7 7 How to delete readings 7 8 Transfer of readings to a PC 7 9 Calibration 8 10 Battery replacement 8 11 Adjustment foils 8 12 Correct handling at Coating Thic...

Page 3: ...uer layers etc These layers should be located on magnetic metals e g steel iron nickel etc It is often used to measure the thickness of galvanizing layer lacquer layer porcelain enamel layer phosphate layer copper tile aluminium tile some alloy tile paper etc In N mode the coating thickness of non magnetic coatings is measured which are located on non magnetic metals It is used to measure anodizin...

Page 4: ...t PC connection by RS 232C interface Power supply 2 x 1 5V AAA UM 4 batteries Operating conditions Temperatures 0 up to 50 C Humidity 95 Dimensions 126 x 65 x 35 mm 5 0 x 2 6 x 1 6 Inch Weight ca 81g without batteries Scope of delivery Carrying case Operation manual TF 1250 0 1FN Inbuilt sensor F as well as inbuilt sensor N base material is recognized automatically TG 1250 0 1FN External sensor FN...

Page 5: ...ng key READ key 3 7 Delete key DEL key 3 8 Socket for RS 232 interface 3 9 Battery cover 3 10 Wrist ring 3 11 Battery indicator 3 12 Symbol for ongoing measurement 3 13 Last reading browsing value 3 14 Indication for single measurement mode 3 15 Max value indicator 3 16 Min value indicator 3 17 Browsing state 3 18 Measuring state 3 19 Unit 3 20 Average indicator 3 21 Base material indicator 3 22 C...

Page 6: ...epeated The instrument memorizes the continuous measured value automatically with statistic measurement times Meanwhile the Max Min and average value will be displayed 4 4 To avoid any appearing incorrect measurement values we recommend adjusting the instrument before starting with the measurements as described in chapter 9 4 5 To change the measurement unit from µm to mil or vice verse the Power ...

Page 7: ...s on the display it means that there is no reading to delete any more 6 4 The Zero key 3 3 has to be pressed to quit the measurement state 7 How to delete readings 7 1 To delete a reading on the display the DEL key has to be pressed no matter whether you are located in the measurement state marked SV or in browsing state marked RD Browsing state can be entered by pressing the READ key and meas ure...

Page 8: ... distance from the border of the base plate 9 4 The sensor 3 1 has to be pressed carefully onto the calibration foil and then lifted The reading on the display is the value measured This can be corrected by pressing the Plus key 3 4 or the Minus key 3 5 while the sensor is removed from the base plate or the measured object 9 5 Step 9 4 has to be repeated until the desired accuracy is achieved 10 B...

Page 9: ... beginning 13 2 Sensors will eventually wear off Life of the sensor will depend on the number of measurements taken and how abrasive the coating is Replacement of a sensor should only be performed by qualified staff 14 Restore factory settings 14 1 In the following cases it is recommended to restore factory settings The instrument does not measure any more Measurement accuracy is degraded caused b...

Page 10: ...the accuracy This value should only be adjusted by professional persons Generally said The bigger the value of Ln the smaller the reading on the display for the same coat ing thickness Only a small change on the value of Ln causes a big change in the reading of the upper measurement range at 500µm 20 mil The value of Ln has to be adjusted as follows Press the Power key It lasts about 14 seconds fr...

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