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Elcometer 270

Pinhole Detector

Operating Instructions

Product

 Manual

270

 Pinhole Detector

For more information: 

1300 287 935  /  [email protected]  /  www.burwell.com.au

Copyright 2016 Burwell Technologies

Summary of Contents for Elcometer 270

Page 1: ...en Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector Operating Instructions Product Manual 270 Pinhole Detector For more information 1300 287 935 mail burwell com au www burwell com au Copyright 2016 Burwell Technologies ...

Page 2: ...ents directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited All other trademarks acknowledged A Material Safety Data Sheet for the Wetting Agent Kodak Photo Flo supplied as an accessory for the Elcometer 270 is available to download via our website www elcometer com images MSDS elcometer_270_wettin...

Page 3: ... 2 2 Getting started 4 3 Using your detector 6 4 Technical specifications 7 5 Spare parts and accessories 8 6 Maintenance 11 7 Related equipment 12 270 Pinhole Detector 3 of 15 For more information 1300 287 935 mail burwell com au www burwell com au ...

Page 4: ...k of Elcometer For more information visit our website at www elcometer com 1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE The Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector utilises the wet sponge method of holiday detection When the wand sponge is passed over a pinhole current flows from the detector through the moisture in the hole to the substrate below and back to the detector via the signal return lead This current flow triggers an aud...

Page 5: ...ACE TM 0384 1 3 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector Standard wand and sponge Return lead with crocodile clip Batteries x 3 Operating instructions Your Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector is packed in a cardboard package Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner Please consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance To maximi...

Page 6: ... for information on disposal in your region Do not dispose of any battery in fire 2 2 BATTERY CONDITION When the batteries contain adequate charge the battery condition LED is not illuminated When the batteries reach the final 10 of their capacity the battery condition LED illuminates continuously When the battery condition LED flashes the batteries are exhausted and new batteries must be fitted x...

Page 7: ... switched on or after changing voltage the unit will test the calibration of the internal voltage and sensitivity setting This test takes approximately four seconds During the test the voltage indicator LED flashes slowly and then quickly At the end of the test the LED remains permanently illuminated and the detector emits a loud double bleep to indicate a successful test In the unlikely event tha...

Page 8: ...f the sponge passes across a pinhole in the coating the alarm LED will flash and an audible alarm will sound The alarm will stop when the sponge moves away from the pinhole 7 If required locate the pinhole more precisely by retesting the area using a corner of the sponge only a Tap water contains salts which allow it to conduct electricity b To maximise the efficiency of your detector add a surfac...

Page 9: ...ponge standard sponge when wet 150 mm x 60 mm x 25 mm 6 x 2 4 x 1 Signal return cable length 4 m 13 Weight 610 g 21 oz including batteries wand assembly and standard earth signal return cable Batteries 3 x LR6 AA 1 5 Alkalinec Battery life 9 V alkaline 200 hours 67 5 V alkaline 100 hours 90 V alkaline 80 hours c Rechargeable NiMH batteries can be used but battery life will be shorter than the equi...

Page 10: ...50 mm long 2 4 x 2 with washer and clip T27018051 3 Bottle of Wetting Agent Kodak Photo flo T27018024 4 Telescopic Wand extends to 1m 39 with Lead and Belt Clip T27016998 5 420 mm 16 5 Extension Piece Extension pieces can be connected together to make longer wands T27016965 6 Handle Lead Belt Clip for Separate Wand using extension piece s T27016999 7 Replacement Separate Wand Lead 1 7 m 5 5 ft T27...

Page 11: ...R 9 en Spare parts and optional accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 270 Pinhole Detector 11 of 15 For more information 1300 287 935 mail burwell com au www burwell com au ...

Page 12: ...torage Drum and A Standard sponge wand with sponge B Roller wand with roller sponge C Standard sponge wand with sponge and 420 mm 16 5 extension piece B C A 270 Pinhole Detector 12 of 15 For more information 1300 287 935 mail burwell com au www burwell com au ...

Page 13: ...ge will depend on use and the abrasive nature of the coatings Replacement sponges are available along with a comprehensive selection of wand accessories see Spare parts and accessories on page 8 Your detector does not contain any user serviceable components In the unlikely event of a fault the instrument should be returned to your Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer The warranty will be in...

Page 14: ...om the following Elcometer products Elcometer 236 DC Holiday Detectors Elcometer 266 DC Holiday Detector Elcometer Coating Adhesion Testers Elcometer Coating Thickness Gauges Elcometer Coating Inspection Kits For further information contact Elcometer your local Elcometer supplier or visit www elcometer com 270 Pinhole Detector 14 of 15 For more information 1300 287 935 mail burwell com au www burw...

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