DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge Instructions

: June 13, 2024
: DeFelsko

Table of Contents

DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge
Product Information
Instructions
All Gages Feature
Suite of Software
Professional, Custom Reports
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge

Product Information

The product is called Posi Rector and it is available in two variants: Standard and Advanced. Both variants come with a 6000 FTRS Probe. The product features a larger 2.8″ impact-resistant color touchscreen with a redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation. It has a fast mode for quick inspections with over 90readings per minute and a statistics mode that instantly calculates average, standard deviation, min/max thickness, and number of readings while measuring. The product comes with a two-year warranty on both the body and probe. It also has reading storage capacity, live graphing of measurement data, and a touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more.

Instructions

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Compare PosiTector Gage Bodies

Features| Standard| Advanced
NEW Larger 2.8” impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation| •| •
Fast Mode—90+ readings per minute for quick inspection| •| •
Statistics Mode—Instantly calculate average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while measuring| •| •
Two year warranty on body AND probe| •| •
Reading Storage Capacity| 1,000 per probe| 250,000 in up to 1,000 batches
Live graphing of measurement data| | •
NEW Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more| | •
NEW SSPC-PA 2, ISO 19840, and IMO PSPC 90/10 modes help users comply with standards by prompting for max/min speciﬁcations, displaying the necessary readings, and automatically calculating statistics with a pass/fail result.| | •
NEW Prompted Batch Mode—create pre-deﬁned batches with on-screen text and image prompts for each reading| | •
3 Scan Modes—Increase measurement speed to 180+ readings per minute| | •
Multiple stored calibration adjustments for measuring on a variety of substrate conditions| | •
Connection Options
USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included.| •| •
WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates| | •
4.0 Technology for data transfer to a mobile device running the PosiTector App or optional portable printer. BLE API available for integration into third-party software.| | •

Removeable Cabled Probe	Probe Model FTRS
Range:	0 – 250 mils

0 – 6 mm
0 – 6000 µm

*Accuracy:|

± (0.5 mils + 1%) 0 – 100 mils
± (0.5 mils + 3%) > 100 mils
± (0.01 mm + 1%) 0 – 2.5 mm
± (0.01 mm + 3%) > 2.5 mm

*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage’s actual reading.

*Accuracies are stated as a fi xed value plus a percentage of the gage’s actual reading.
FTRS right angle probe for measuring thick protective coatings on steel substrates.
Ideal for thick epoxy, rubber, intumescent fi reproof ng and more. Ideal for measuring in areas of low headroom.

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All Gages Feature

Simple

Fast measurement speed—60+ readings per minute. Enhanced FAST mode—90+ readings per minute for quick inspection.
Ready to measure—no adjustment required for most applications
NEW Larger 2.8” impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation
NEW On-gage help explains menu items at the touch of a button
Flashing display—ideal in a noisy environment
RESET feature instantly restores factory settings

Durable

NEW Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant—IP65-rated enclosure
NEW Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip
Wear-resistant probe tip
Shock-absorbing protective rubber holster for added impact resistance
Two year warranty on gage body AND probe

Accurate

Certiﬁ cate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST or PTB included
Built-in temperature compensation ensures measurement accuracy
Hi- RES mode increases displayed resolution for precision applications
Conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM

Versatile

Multiple calibration adjustment options including zero, 1 point, 2 point, and ISO 19840 correction factors
Selectable display languages
NEW Auto rotating display with Flip Lock
Extended cables available (up to 75 m/250 ft) for remote measuring

Powerful

Continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max, and number of readings while measuring
NEW Screen Capture—save 100 screen images for record keeping and review
HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-speciﬁ ed limits
NEW Instant-on feature quickly powers up the gage if recently powered down
NEW Up to 30% longer battery life
PosiSoft USB Drive—stored readings and graphs can be accessed using universal PC/Mac web browsers or ﬁ le explorers. No software required.
Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
Includes PosiSoft suite of software for viewing and reporting data (see page 3)

Award Winning Compatibility
Posi Tector body accepts all Posi Tector 6000, 200, DPM, IRT, RTR, SPG, SST, SHD, BHI, and UTG probes easily converting from a coating thickness gage to a dew point meter, surface proﬁ le gage, soluble salt tester, hardness tester, or ultrasonic wall thickness gage.

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Comes complete with PosiTector gage body, FTRS probe, precision plastic shim(s), protective rubber holster, wrist strap, 3 AAA alkaline batteries, instructions, protective lens shield, convenient carrying case, Long Form Certiﬁ cate of Calibration traceable to NIST or PTB, USB cable, PosiSoft Software, two (2) year warranty.

CONFORMS TO: ISO 19840/2178/2360/2808, ASTM B244/B499/D1186/D1400/D7091/E376/G12, BS3900-C5, SSPC-PA2 and others

*Size and weight are for the PosiTector gage body only and do not include the probe.

Suite of Software

Powerful ways to view and report your PosiTector and PosiTest data

PosiSoft Desktop — PC/Mac

Powerful desktop software for downloading, archiving, and reporting measurement data.

Import readings directly from the gage via USB, WiFi, or legacy PosiSoft Desktop versions
Jobs feature consolidates batches into groups to keep measurement data organized and to quickly create multi-batch reports
Fully integrates with PosiSoft.net—
backup and synchronize jobs, batches, readings, and report templates to the cloud (see inset at right)
Export readings as .csv (comma separated value) files for easy import into Excel and other spreadsheets

Professional, Custom Reports

Compile single or multi-batch reports from multiple probes and instrument types
Add pictures, screen captures, notes, and more with an onscreen live preview
Instantly create professional reports from pre-formatted report templates
Design custom layouts and templates—add custom cover pages and logos, and choose to display charts, histograms, and/or individual readings
Drag-and-drop Custom Fields mode—import PDF forms and overlay fields to automatically populate inspection data

Prompted Batch Mode
Create pre-defined batches with onscreen text and image prompts for each reading and upload to PosiTector 6000, 200, and UTG gages (Advanced models only).

Ideal for ensuring a consistent measurement pattern for repetitive jobs or when specific measurement locations are required

PosiSoft USB Drive — Gage based

A simple gage interface to retrieve data in a manner similar to USB flash drives or cameras. No software to install or internet connection required. Measurement data can be printed quickly from a formatted HTML report or exported in .csv format for further analysis in spreadsheets.

PosiTector App — iOS/Android

Fully-featured mobile app that connects to the Posit Ector Smarting, PosiTector Advanced gages, and the PosiTest AT-A.

Auto pairing Bluetooth BLE connection
Add images and notes to individual readings or batches directly from your device
Email readings as .csv (comma separated value) files for easy import to Excel and other spreadsheets.
Synchronize readings with PosiSoft.net—backup and synchronize jobs, batches, and readings to the cloud (see inset below)

Mobile Reporting Solution

Compile single or multi-batch reports from multiple probes and instrument types
Add pictures, screen captures, notes, and more
Email pre-formatted or custom reports from your device instantly

PosiSoft.net
Secure storage of measurement data in the cloud.

Upload measurement data directly from WiFi-connected PosiTector Advanced gages from anywhere in the world—no software required
Synchronize and share measurement data across multiple computers Ideal for…
Users with multiple computers, instruments, and office locations
Inspection companies managing data from multiple inspectors
Login from PosiSoft Desktop to synchronize all measurement data and stored report templates from your account

PosiSoft.net Web Viewer Review measurement data and print simple, pre- formatted PDF reports from any web browser—no software installation required.

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PosiTector and PosiTest AT-A instruments can integrate with third-party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs, and robotic devices using several industry- standard communication protocols including : Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, Keyboard mode, and USB serial.