PCE Instruments PCE-CT 25FN Paint Thickness Tester User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: PCE Instruments

Table of Contents

PCE Instruments PCE-CT 25FN Paint Thickness Tester
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Safety notes
Specifications
System description
Key functions
Operation
Troubleshooting
References
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PCE Instruments PCE-CT 25FN Paint Thickness Tester

Specifications

Measuring principle: Magnetic induction, Eddy current
Measurement range: Ferromagnetic metals, Non-ferromagnetic metals
Accuracy: User calibration is supported
Resolution: 0.05 mm
Calibration: ABS
Statistical functions: Number of measurements, average value, minimum, maximum
Units of measurement: F, N
Measuring area: Diameter 20 mm
Material thickness of substrate
Radius convex
Radius concave
Measuring frequency
Power supply
Operating conditions
Storage conditions
Dimensions
Weight
Material

Product Usage Instructions

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.

System description

Device
The device consists of:

Display
Keypad
Sensor with contact surface
Trigger
Battery compartment cover

Display and function keys
The display shows the following information:

Material (Fe or N)
Current statistics display
Battery charge level
Automatic power off
Current unit of measurement
Measured value
Statistical value for current statistics display
Automatic sensor selection

The function keys on the keypad have the following functions:

F1: Display backlight on/off
F2: (Function not specified in the manual)

Operation
(Operation instructions not provided in the manual)

Troubleshooting
(Troubleshooting instructions not provided in the manual)

Contact
(Contact information not provided in the manual)

Disposal

(Disposal instructions not provided in the manual)

FAQ
(No frequently asked questions provided in the 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

Technical specifications

| Ferromagnetic metals F| Non-ferromagnetic metals N
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Measuring principle| Magnetic induction| Eddy current
Measurement range| 0 … 1500 µm
Accuracy| ±(3 % + 1 µm)
Resolution| 0 … 100 µm: 0.1 µm;

100 µm: 1 µm

20 % … 90 % RH, non-condensing

Storage conditions| -10 °C … +60 °C

20 % … 90 % RH, non-condensing

Dimensions| 143 mm x 85 mm x 39 mm
Weight| 100 g
Material| ABS

Delivery scope

1 x coating thickness gauge PCE-CT 25FN
1 x calibration set
- Fe zero standard
- NFe zero standard
- calibration foil 49 µm
- calibration foil 100 µm
- calibration foil 254 µm
- calibration foil 503 µm
- calibration foil 984 µm
1 x 9 V block battery
1 x user manual

System description

Device

Display
Keypad
Sensor with contact surface
Trigger
Battery compartment cover

Display and function keys

Material Fe or N
Current statistics display
Battery charge level
Automatic power off
Current unit of measurement
Measured value
Statistical value for (2)
Automatic sensor selection

Key functions

Key	Press and release	Press and hold
F1	Change µm, mm, mils	Deleting the statistical values
F2	Display backlight on/off	Device on/off
F3	Changing the statistics display	Start of zero calibration

Operation

Insert / replace battery

Open the battery compartment cover on the front of the handle (the cover can be unfolded)
Connect new 9 V block battery
Insert the battery and close the cover.
If the battery icon indicates a low battery level, the battery must be replaced. A lack of voltage affects the stability and reliability of the device.

Make a measurement

Ensure that the measuring surface is large enough, that the material thickness and, in the case of curved objects, the radius of curvature are in accordance with the specifications of the unit.
Switch on the meter by pressing and holding the key in the middle. When switching on the meter, do not place its contact surface on metals – keep at least 2 cm distance from metals.
Otherwise, “0L” will be displayed while the meter is placed on the metal detected during start-up and incorrect readings will be displayed when placed on other surfaces.
Place the circular contact surface of the device as perpendicular as possible to the measuring location. The surface of the sensor which is mounted on a spring should rest on the test surface evenly. Apply the trigger. A short beep sounds and the measured value appears in the display.

Zero calibration

It is recommended to perform a zero calibration regularly to increase the accuracy of the measurements. Prepare an uncoated sample (one each for ferromagnetic (Fe) and non-ferromagnetic (N) metals) or use the zero standards supplied.
With the meter switched on, press the right key until you hear a double beep and the text “ZERO” appears and flashes on the display. Place the sensor contact surface of the tester vertically on the sample and apply the trigger. It beeps briefly and the word “ZERO” appears in the display. Briefly press the right key to finish the calibration process.

Settings Display backlight
Pressing and releasing the middle key switches the display backlight on or off.

Change units
Press and release the left key to switch between the units μm, mm, mils.

Display and delete statistical values
Press and release the right key to switch between the display of the MEAN value, NO count, minimum value MIN and maximum value MAX. The instrument can save 80 values. When you continue measuring, the oldest value is overwritten. After switching off the meter, the values are deleted. You can also delete the values by pressing and holding the left key.

Auto Power Off
The unit switches off if no key has been pressed for 3 minutes or if the battery is low. An acoustic signal sounds before the unit is switched off. If you press the trigger for a new measurement immediately after the sound or press one of the keys briefly, the statistical data is retained

Troubleshooting

Display “OL“

“OL” appears on the display if the measurement range is exceeded (coating thicker than 1.5 mm). This device can only measure coatings up to 1.5 mm. For thicker coatings, a different meter will be required.
“OL” also appears if the contact surface of the device was closer than 2 cm to metals. Restart the meter while keeping a sufficient distance.

Imprecise measured values, no display
Remove the battery and reinsert it after waiting at least 5 seconds. If this does not help or if inserting a new battery does not help, you can reset the instrument to factory settings. To do this, switch off the device and then press the key in the middle until AS appears on the display. When you release the key, the device is reset to factory settings. Then check the measurement accuracy with the zero standards from the calibration set. If necessary, perform the zero calibration described in chapter 4.3.

Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

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

Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH Im Langel 4 D-59872 Meschede Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax : +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com/english
United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Tel : +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax : +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
info@pce-instruments.co.uk
www.pce-instruments.com/english
The Netherlands PCE Brookhuis B.V. Institutenweg 15 7521 PH Enschede Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 info@pcebenelux.nl
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch
United States of America
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach 33458 FL
USA
Tel : +1 561-320-9162
Fax : +1 561-320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
www.pce-instruments.com/us
Spain
PCE Ibérica S.L. Calle Mayor, 53 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España
Tel. : +34 967 543 548
Fax : +34 967 543 542
info@pce-iberica.es
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Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti. Halkalı Merkez Mah. Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
34303 Küçükçekmece – İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: 0212 471 11 47
Faks : 0212 705 53 93
info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr
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Hong Kong
PCE Instruments HK Ltd. Unit J, 21/F., COS Centre 56 Tsun Yip Street Kwun Tong Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel : +852-301-84912
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