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Instruction Manual v. 3.0

Powder Checker

Uncured Coating Thickness Gage

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Страница 1: ...Instruction Manual v 3 0 Powder Checker Uncured Coating Thickness Gage www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Страница 2: ...e screen n 4 AAA alkaline batteries n Instruction manual n Hard shell carrying case n USB Cable n PosiSoft Desktop reporting software n Two 2 year warranty To preserve battery life the PosiTest PC will power down after approximately 5 minutes of no activity All settings are retained NOTE The USB Port has several functions n Gage updates pg 10 n USB Keyboard Mode live stream readings pg 10 n Downlo...

Страница 3: ...ed Zero Fixture pg 4 1 Point Adjustment Adjusts the gage to a known thickness of powder see Adjustment Techniques pg 8 2 Point Adjustment Adjusts the gage to two known thicknesses of powder if the 1 Point Adjustment does not improve accuracy see pg 9 Display Brightness Adjusts the gage display brightness using the and buttons RESET Memory Mode All stored readings and the running average will be cl...

Страница 4: ...computer the PosiTest PC will be recognized as a keyboard Readings are sent to the computer as they are taken emulating keystrokes pg 10 Memory Mode is unavailable when in USB Keyboard Mode NOTE Gage Reset Restores the gage to default settings clears stored memory and calibration adjustments Power Off Powers down the gage Alternatively the gage will automatically power down after approximately 5 m...

Страница 5: ...the probe until the hourglass icon disappears and a green check mark is displayed If the zero fails a red X will display Repeat the Zero process The Zero process can take up to 10 seconds NOTE How to Measure Power up the PosiTest PC by pressing the button With the gage at least 10 cm 4 inches away from the coated part press and hold the button A target grid will appear on the display Target Grid D...

Страница 6: ... indicates that the instrument is being held perpendicular to the surface For best results use Memory Mode pg 2 to generate averages The average of a series of measurements is often a more meaningful prediction of cured thickness than a single reading If a thickness result does not appear after 5 6 seconds release the measurement button and try again Small and or erratically swinging parts may pre...

Страница 7: ...g release the button then press and hold the again Scan Mode Press and hold the button The gage continuously analyzes the powder and displays the predicted cured thickness until the button is released The last valid measurement is added to memory when the button is released if Memory mode is on Maintenance The probe screen protecting the sensor of the PosiTest PC can be unscrewed for cleaning Accu...

Страница 8: ...ment then two adjustment techniques are available to correct the variance see Adjustment Techniques Verification of Accuracy Before first use on a new powder and periodically thereafter an accuracy check should be performed This ensures the gage measures properly by comparing predicted thickness values with actual cured thickness values 1 Zero the probe pg 4 2 Spray powder onto a flat smooth metal...

Страница 9: ... if it should not be included in the average of the measurements 4 Select OK to confirm and store the average of the measurements 5 Cure the powder The instrument will power off after 5 minutes of inactivity but the uncured powder measurements will be retained 6 Measure cured thickness with a magnetic or eddy current dry film thickness gage Record the results 7 Power up the instrument and select 1...

Страница 10: ...s 6 Select OK to confirm and store the average of the measurements 7 Cure the powder on both panels The instrument will power off after 5 minutes of inactivity but the uncured powder measurements will be retained 8 Measure cured thickness on both panels with a magnetic or eddy current coating thickness gage Record the results 9 Select 2 Pt Adjust from the gage menu and then select the option 10 Ad...

Страница 11: ...ilable a prompt will appear in PosiSoft for the user to preform an update Ensure that stored measurements are downloaded to PosiSoft Desktop before updating the gage NOTE USB Keyboard Mode Live Stream Measurements When enabled the PosiTest PC will be recognized as a USB keyboard device when connected to a computer This mode is compatible with any software that accepts keystrokes Readings are sent ...

Страница 12: ...F Gage Size 241 x 50 x 50 mm 9 5 x 2 0 x 2 0 in Gage Weight without batteries 140 g 4 9 oz Conforms to ASTM D7378 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation www GlobalTestSuppl...

Страница 13: ...ng for Service Before returning the instrument for service 1 Install new or newly recharged batteries in the proper alignment as shown within battery compartment 2 Examine the probe tip screen for dirt or damage Replacement screens are available for purchase 3 Perform a Reset pg 3 and Zero pg 4 IMPORTANT If you must return the Gage for service describe the problem fully and include measurement res...

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