3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
4. MEASURING PROCEDURE
1. Press the power key (3-3) to switch on the Gauge and ´0` shows up on
the Display (3-2). The gauge will restore the state of last operation
itself, with a symbol `Fe` or `NFe` indicating on the Display. The gauge
enters the auto mode which can automatically recognize the substrate
itself.
2. Place the probe (3-1) onto a coating layer to be measured. The reading
on the Display is the thickness of the coating layer.
3. To take the next measurement, just lift the probe (3-1) to more than
1 centimetre and then repeat the step 2.
4. If you suspect the accuracy of measurement, you should calibrate be-
fore taking the measurements. For the calibration procedures, please
refer to the calibration part 5.
5. The gauge can be switched off by pressing the power key (3-3). On
the other side, the gauge will power itself off about 50 sec. after the
last operation.
6. To change the measurement unit `µm` or `mil` by depressing the
Power key and not releasing it till `UNIT` on the display appears.
And the unit changed after releasing the power key. It takes about
6 sec. from starting pressing the Power key.
7. To change measurement mode from the single to continuous or vice
visa, just depressing the Power key and not releasing it still `SC`
on the Display. The measurement mode changes after releasing the
Power key. It takes about 8 sec. from starting depressing the Power key.
The symbol ((
•
)) represents continuous mode and `S` represents single
Mode. It is about 8 sec. from starting depressing Power key.
5. CALIBRATION
1. Zero adjustment for `Fe` and `NFe` should be carried out separately.
Take the iron substrate if `Fe` on Display, and take the aluminium
substrate if `NFe` on the Display. Place the probe (3-1) on the sub-
strate steadily. Press the Zero key (3-3) and `0` will be on the Display
before lifting the probe. If pressing the ZERO key but the probe is
not placed on the substrate or an uncoated standard. The zero
calibration is invalid
.
2. Select an appropriate calibration foil according to your measurement range.
3. Place the standard foil selected onto the substrate or the uncoated standard.
4. Place the sensor (3-1) in the middle of the standard foil and lift. The reading on the
display is the value measured. The displayed reading can be corrected by
pressing the UP button A or down button B (which are located in the battery
compartment) while the probe is away from the substrate or the measured body.
See Fig. 2
5. Repeat step 4 until the result is correct.
6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. When it is necessary to replace the battery, i.e. battery voltage
less than approx. 4.5v, the battery symbol
will appear on the
display.
2. Slide the Battery Cover (Fig. 1, 3-4) away from the instrument and
remove the batteries.
3. Install the batteries (4 x 1.5v AAA/UM-4) correctly in the case.
4. If the instrument is not to be used for any extended period, remove
batteries.
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B
Down
A
UP
3 - 2
3 - 4
3 - 3
3-1 Probes inbuilt
3-2 Display
3-3 Zero/Power Key
3-4 Battery
Compartment/Cover
3 - 1
Fig. 1
Accessories:
Carrying case
Operation manual
Fe probe inbuilt
Nfe probe inbuilt
Calibration foil-set
Substrate (Iron)
Substrate
