PCE-CT 80 Coating Thickness Gauge User Manual

PCE-CT 80 Coating Thickness Gauge User Manual

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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. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
• You must not make any technical changes to the device.
• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
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. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Specifications

2.1 Technical specifications

Specifications of the meter PCE-CT 80

Specifications of the selectable probes

• Fe and NFe: for ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic substrates

2.2 Delivery contents

1 x coating thickness gauge PCE-CT 80
1 x probe FN1.5
3 x AAA batteries
1 x carrying case
1 x set of standard foils
1 x calibration plates (Fe and NFe)
1 x ISO-calibration certificate
1 x user manual

2.3 Optional accessories

Probe PCE-CT 80-FN0.5
Probe PCE-CT 80-FN2
Probe PCE-CT 80-FN2.5
Probe PCE-CT 80-FN3
Probe PCE-CT 80-F5N3
PC software with data cable

System description

3.1 Device

1. LC display
2. LED red
3. LED green
4. Membrane keypad
5. Probe

3.2 Interfaces

3.3 Display

1. Reading
2. No. of readings
3. Memory group
4. Limit value display
5. Probe mode
6. Material setting
7. Unit
8. Statistics (Mean, minimum, maximum value)
9. Battery level
10. USB communication status
11. Auto Power Off

3.4 Function keys

Getting started

4.1 Power supply

For power supply, three AAA Alkaline batteries are required. Before replacing the batteries, turn off the meter. The battery compartment is located at the rear side of the meter and fixed with two screws. Loosen the screws, remove the cover, insert the batteries as marked and close the battery compartment by tightening the screws.

4.2 Preparation

To turn on the meter, press until the display reacts. After charging, the meter will show the measuring screen. To turn off the meter, press . Connect the included probe FN1.5 to the probe socket of the meter. Make sure that the plug is in the right position. The arrow must be visible from the front side of the meter.

4.3 Options

To change the standard settings, navigate to the submenu “Options“. Follow these steps:

Operation

Before making a measurement or calibration, you should be aware of the factors that can influence the measuring accuracy. These influences are listed in the following chart.

5.1 Calibration

The meter should be calibrated (zero point / multi-point calibration) each time a new sample is measured. The material properties and the radius of curvature of the uncoated calibration surface should be as similar as possible to those of the sample. Make sure to choose similar calibration/measuring points, particularly when measuring corners and edges of small parts. The radius of curvature, the minimum material thickness and minimum measurement range stated in chapter 2.1 should be observed. The meter offers zero-point and multi-point calibration. Each memory group has its individual zero-point and multi-point calibration. The values previously measured are not affected by a new calibration.

5.1.1 Zero-point calibration

A zero-point calibration must be made on an uncoated calibration surface. If it is not possible to calibrate the meter on the sample, please use the calibration plates that come with the meter. A zero-point calibration is recommended where the measuring accuracy is ±(2 % + 1 µm). To carry out a zero-point calibration, follow these steps:

5.1.2 Multi-point calibration

The meter’s multi-point calibration feature allows up to 4 calibration points to be considered. When making a single-point calibration, the calibration value should be as similar as possible to the expected measurement value. When making a multiple-point calibration, the expected measurement values should be somewhere between the calibration values. The permissible maximum measurement error is ±(2 % + 1 µm)

5.1.3 Delete calibration

To start a new calibration, you can delete the calibration points recorded during zero-point calibration and during multi-point calibration individually. Follow these steps:

5.2 Measurement

Procedure:

1. First connect the desired probe as described in chapter 4.2.
2. Make the required device settings (measure mode, group mode, probe mode, speed, etc.) as described in chapter 4.3.
3. Make a zero-point calibration and a multi-point calibration before the measurement (chapter 5.1).
4. Place the probe vertically on the surface to be measured. Lift the probe when you hear the beep sound.

5.3 Further functions

5.3.3 Statistics

The meter creates individual statistics based on the saved readings of each memory group. In the statistics, the number of readings, the mean value, the minimum and maximum values as well as the standard deviation will be displayed. When the memory is full in direct mode, the first reading will be deleted and the new reading will be saved. The statistics will be updated accordingly. When the memory is full in general mode, no new readings will be saved and the statistics will not be updated. If you delete the current reading or all readings of the group, the statistics will update.

5.3.4 Limit settings

5.3.5 USB communication (only possible with optional software)

The meter can be connected to a PC for communication via the micro USB 2.0 connector. To do so, first install the software and the USB driver for the meter. Then connect the meter to your computer by using the USB cable. If the connection has been successful, you will see the icon at the bottom of the display. You can now organise, format, print or copy the measured data on your PC.

5.3.6 System reset

To reset the meter to its factory default settings, follow these steps:

Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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