Manual
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a coating thickness meter from PCE Instruments.
The PCE-CT 28 coating thickness meter / gauge for cars is used to measure the thickness of paint and
plastic coatings on ferrous or non-ferrous materials without damaging the coating surface. The coating
thickness meter / gauge stands out by its high measurement range. The coating thickness meter/gauge
can be used to detect damage on vehicles. This device is also essential for quality checks prior to
shipping and of incoming goods, as well as during the production process. It is ergonomic with an
integrated sensor and shows measurement results quickly and accurately. It is designed for non-magnetic
coatings such as plastics, chrome, zinc, copper, etc. as well as insulations such as rubber, plastics, glass
and paper on steel, iron, aluminium, brass and stainless steel. Thanks to its wide measurement range,
the coating thickness meter is ideal for the naval and metal industries.
2 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
The device may only be used in the approved temperature range.
The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.
The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e. g. keyboard
side on a table).
You should not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner
This user's handbook is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.
