PCE Instruments 2X BT Series Car Measuring Device User Manual

PCE Instruments 2X BT Series Car Measuring Device

Specifications

The PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge is a versatile device designed for measuring the thickness of coatings on various surfaces. Below are the technical specifications of the product:

Technical Specifications

• Model: PCE-CT 2X BT Series
• Measurement Range: 0 – 2000 µm
• Accuracy: ± (2% + 2 µm)
• Resolution: 0.1 µm (up to 999.9 µm), 1 µm (above 999.9 µm)
• Measurement Principle: Magnetic Induction (Ferrous) / Eddy Current (Non-Ferrous)
• Probe Type: Built-in
• Display: LCD with backlight
• Power Supply: 2 x AAA batteries
• Operating Temperature: 0 – 40°C
• Dimensions: 120 x 60 x 25 mm
• Weight: 120 g

Delivery Scope

The PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge comes with the following items:

• PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge
• User Manual

Display Description

The device features an LCD with a backlight for easy reading in different lighting conditions. The display shows the measured coating thickness in µm or mils.

Key Description

The device has the following keys:

• Power/Menu: Turns the device on/off and accesses the menu.
• Up/Down: Navigate through menu options and increase/decrease values.
• Enter: Confirms selections or saves settings.

Power Supply

The PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge is powered by 2 AAA batteries. To install or replace the batteries, follow these steps:

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the device.
2. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated to open it.
3. Insert the batteries, ensuring correct polarity.
4. Close the battery cover securely.

On / Off

To turn on the device, press and hold the Power/Menu key for a few seconds until the display lights up. To turn off the device,  press and hold the Power/Menu key again until the display turns off.

Measurement

The PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge offers different measurement modes:

Continuous Measurement

In continuous measurement mode, the device continuously measures and displays the coating thickness as you move it over the surface. Follow these steps to perform a continuous measurement:

1. Turn on the device.
2. Select “Continuous Measurement” from the menu.
3. Hold the probe against the surface and move it smoothly over the area to be measured.
4. Observe the real-time measurements displayed on the screen.

Menu

The device has a menu system that allows you to access various functions and settings. To access the menu, press the Power/Menu key. The menu options will be displayed on the screen.

Menu Structure

The menu is structured as follows:

• Option 1
• Option 2
• Option 3

Calibration

Calibration ensures accurate measurements. The PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge offers different calibration options:

Zero Point Calibration

Zero point calibration is used to set the device to zero when there is no coating on the surface. Follow these steps to perform zero point calibration:

1. Select “Zero Point Calibration” from the menu.
2. Place the probe on a non-coated reference surface.
3. Press Enter to perform the calibration.

One-point Calibration

One-point calibration is used to calibrate the device using a  reference sample with a known coating thickness. Follow these steps  to perform one- point calibration:

1. Select “One-point Calibration” from the menu.
2. Place the probe on the reference sample with a known coating thickness.
3. Enter the known thickness using the Up/Down keys.
4. Press Enter to perform the calibration.

Five-point Calibration

Five-point calibration is used to calibrate the device using multiple reference samples with known coating thicknesses. Follow  these steps to perform five-point calibration:

1. Select “Five-point Calibration” from the menu.
2. Place the probe on each reference sample and enter the known thickness using the Up/Down keys.
3. Press Enter after each measurement to save the calibration values.

PC Transfer

The PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge can be connected to a PC for data transfer. For detailed instructions on how to transfer data to a PC, please refer to the PC Transfer section in the user manual.

App Transfer

The PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge can also transfer data to a mobile app. For detailed instructions on how to transfer data to the app, please refer to the App Transfer section in the user manual.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the device, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in the user manual for possible solutions.

Contact

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact PCE Instruments using the following contact details:

• Phone : +1 123-456-7890
• Email : info@pce-instruments.com
• Website : www.pce-instruments.com

Disposal
When disposing of the device, follow local regulations and guidelines for electronic waste disposal. Do not dispose of the device in regular household waste.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: Can I use the PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge on both ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces?
  A: Yes, the PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge is designed to measure the thickness of coatings on both ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces using different measurement principles.

• Q: How do I change the unit of measurement from µm to mils?
  A: To change the unit of measurement, go to the menu and select the “Unit” option. From there, you can choose between µm and mils as the desired unit.

• Q: Can I save and recall measurement data on the device?
  A: No, the PCE-CT 2X BT Series Coating Thickness Gauge does not have built-in memory to save measurement data. However, you can transfer the data to a PC or mobile app for further analysis and storage.

• Q: How often should I calibrate the device?
  A: It is recommended to calibrate the device regularly, especially if you notice any deviations in measurements or when working with critical applications. The frequency of calibration depends on your specific requirements and industry standards.

User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski, русский, 中文) can be found by using our product search on: www.pce-instruments.com

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.

Technical specifications

range 100 … 1500 µm)
Accuracy| ±(1 µm + 2 % of the coating thickness)
Units| µm, mil
Min. curvature| convex 5 mm, concave 5 mm
Min. measuring area| 10 x 10 mm
Min. thickness of substrate| 0.4 mm
Interface| Bluetooth, micro USB
Memory space| 10 groups of 60 measured values each
Power supply| 2 x 1.5 V AA battery, 5 V USB interface
Environmental conditions| -10 … 50 °C, 10 … 85 % RH
Dimensions| 126 x 69 x 35 mm (without sensor)
Weight| approx. 97 g (without batteries)

Delivery scope

• 1 x coating thickness gauge PCE-CT 2x BT series
• 5 x calibration foil reference
• 1 x Fe zero standard
• 1 x NFe zero standard (only for PCE-CT 22BT and PCE-CT 23BT)
• 1 x transport loop
• 2 x 1.5 V AA batteries
• 1 x carrying case
• 1 x user manual

Display description

Key description

Power supply

To start using the meter, first insert 2 x 1.5 V AA batteries into the battery compartment on the back. Make sure the polarity is correct when inserting them.
The meter can also be supplied with power via the micro USB port. Thus, the coating thickness gauge can be operated via the USB port of a computer, for example.

On / off
To switch the meter on/off, press and hold the key for more than 1 second. When the meter is not in use, it will automatically turn off within 3 minutes.

Measurement

To make a measurement, place the tip of the sensor on the surface to be measured. A measured value will be displayed directly. Make sure that you place the sensor on the sample vertically and quickly. The meter will detect automatically whether the base material is magnetic (Fe) or non-magnetic (nFe). During a measurement, the sensor must not be moved, otherwise incorrect measurements may occur. To carry out further measurements, place the sensor on the next measuring spot.
Important:
In order to obtain the best results, it is important to take measurements on a smooth and non-slip surface.
Do not impact the sensor head too forcefully on the test object, otherwise you could damage the probe.

Continuous measurement
To perform a continuous measurement, place the sensor on the object to be measured. A measured value will be displayed. Now keep the sensor on the current measuring spot for three seconds. The continuous measurement starts automatically. To stop the continuous measurement, lift the sensor.
Important:

• Do not make continuous measurements on sensitive surfaces to create sequences, otherwise you could damage the surface.
• Do not carry out continuous measurements on rough surfaces as this could damage the sensor.

Menu

To open the menu, press the key. The upper part of the display shows you the menu level currently open. The lower part of the display shows the currently selected function at the menu level. You can use the arrow keys to select between the functions and also change parameter values. Press the key to open the corresponding  function. Press the back key to go back one level.

Menu structure

Menu

| ****

Calibration (Calib)

| Zero point calibration (Zero Calib)
---|---|---
Factory calibration (Factory calib)
1-point calibration (1 point calib)
5-point calibration

(5-point calib)

Data groups (Data Group)

| History
Selected group (Select Grp XXX)
Delete last value (Remove latest)
Delete group (Erase group)
Clear memory completely (Erase all)

Limit value alarm (Limit Alarm)

| Activate alarm (alarm on)
Upper limit value (Up limit)
Lower limit value (Low limit)
Unit| µm, mil

Device information (About)

| Sensor type (Type)
Serial number (Serial)
Hardware version (Hardware)
Software version

(Software)

Calibration

To perform a calibration, the meter has various functions.

• Factory calibration
• Zero point calibration
• One-point calibration
• Five-point calibration

In order to obtain the most accurate measurement result over the entire measuring range, a five-point calibration is recommended. A calibration of magnetic (Fe) and non-magnetic substrates (nFe) is independent on each other. After each calibration, check the measured values again with the references. If the measured values are still not within the accuracies, repeat the calibration if necessary.

Zero point calibration
To perform a zero point calibration, press the key. Now place the sensor on the corresponding zero reference. When “Lift probe up” appears on the display, remove the sensor from the reference. You will then be asked if you want to accept the calibration. Press the key to save the change. To discard the setting, press the key.

One-point calibration
To perform a 1-point calibration, first go to the calibration menu and select “1-point calib”. Now place the sensor on the corresponding zero reference. When “Lift probe up” appears on the display, remove the sensor from the zero reference. Now place a foil reference on the zero reference. Now measure the reference by positioning the probe on the foil. When “Lift probe up” appears on the display, remove the sensor from the reference. The display will now show the measured value. With the arrow keys, you can now set this value to the calibration reference. Confirm the set value with the key. You are then asked whether you want to accept the calibration. Press the key to save the change. To discard the setting, press the key.

Five-point calibration

To perform a five-point calibration, first go to the calibration menu and select “5-point calib”. Now place the sensor on the corresponding zero reference. When “Lift probe” appears on the display, remove the sensor from the zero reference. Now place a foil reference on the zero reference. Now measure the reference by positioning the probe on the film. When “Lift probe” appears on the display, remove the sensor from the reference. The display will now show the measured value. With the arrow keys, you can now set this value to the value of the calibration reference. Confirm the set value with the key. The second calibration point will follow now. Now use another calibration reference and repeat the calibration procedure until you reach the last calibration point. Then you are asked whether you want to accept the calibration. Press the key to save the change. To discard the setting, press the key.
Important : When instructed to lift the probe, lift the probe quickly and place it 30 cm away from the reference before changing the reference film.

Data group

With this coating thickness gauge, the measured values are saved automatically. Various data groups are available for this purpose. To make settings to the data memory, go to the menu under the item “Data Group”. Here, you can make the following settings:

Course (History)| Here you can view the last measured values belonging to the set measuring group.
---|---
Selected group (Select Grp XXX)| Here you set the current measuring group.

If you make settings in the menu item “Data group”, these always refer to the data group

selected here. The measured values are also saved in the data group selected here.

Delete last value (Remove latest)| With this function, you can delete the last measured value.
Delete group (Erase group)| The entire measuring group is deleted here.
Erase memory completely (Erase all)| Here, you can clear the entire memory.

Limit value alarm

To set limit values, first go to the “limit alarm” menu. Under the item “Alarm on”, you can activate the limit alarm function. You can set the limits as follows:

If the measured value is within the limit range, the LED indicator briefly flashes in green. If the measured value is outside the limit values, the LED indicator briefly flashes in red. The display shows whether the current measured value is too high or too low.

Convert unit
To change the unit, go to the menu. Under the item “Unit”, you can choose between the units μm and millimetre.

Backlight
The backlight switches on and off automatically. It is not possible to adjust this.

Software
The data from the coating thickness gauge can also be exported. For this purpose, there is the possibility of Bluetooth transfer to an Android or iOS device. It is also possible to transfer the data to a PC via the micro USB interface.

PC transfer

First connect the meter to the PC using a micro USB cable.
Note : You can also find the software on the download page on https://www.pce-instruments.com.
Then open the “Coatingmaster” software. Under “Port” select “Silicon Laps CP210x USB to UART Bridge”. If this is not available, the driver may be missing. You can find the driver in the program folder under the “driver” folder. If you have a 64-bit system, use the installation file “CP210xVCPInstaller_x64”. If you have a 32-bit system, use the installation file “CP210xVCPInstaller_x86” to install the driver.
Now click on “Connect”. The software now establishes a connection to the meter.
Under the tab “Data”, the displays on the meter are now shown mirrored in the programme. This means that the data are live-transferred to the PC. The software is synchronised with the meter via the “Sync” button.
The “Group” tab displays all data saved on the meter. To export these data now, click on “Export”. The data can now be saved to the PC as a CSV file. Click the “Sync” button to synchronise the software with the test instrument

App transfer

To establish a connection with a mobile device, first download the “Coatingmaster” app. Then switch on the Bluetooth function in the measuring device. Now connect the coating thickness gauge via the app. To do this, select “Coating_XXXX” in the app.

Note:

• The Bluetooth connection is always active and cannot be disabled.
• You will then be taken directly to the measurement window where the current measured value is displayed. Via the “Master” function, the meater is synchronized with the mobile device.
• Under the “Group” tab, the measurement data stored in the meter is displayed. Via the “Export” function, you can save the data on the mobile device as CSV, PDF and also as a TXT file

Under the tab “Settings”, you can make some settings to the app

activated.
Alarm sounds| When the limit is reached, a sound can be heard.
Alarm vibration| When the limit value is reached, the vibration alarm is activated.
Paired gauge| Click here for more information about this meter.
About CoatingMaster| Here you can find more information about the app.

Troubleshooting

Unit does not power on

| Batteries discharged| Insert new batteries.
Batteries are not inserted correctly| Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.
Batteries inserted with reverse polarity| Check the polarity of the inserted batteries.

Measured value inaccurate or not stable

| Base material has varied electromagnetic properties| The test instrument cannot perform measurements on base materials the

electromagnetic properties of which are varied.

Magnetic fields in the environment| Do not carry out measurements in the vicinity of magnetic fields, for example near

magnets, microwaves or audio equipment.

Edge effect| Measurements should be made in the middle of the sample. Do not perform any

measurements at the edge.

Incorrect placement of the probe| Always align the probe vertically and quickly with the surface. Do not perform a measurement by force. The probe must

touch the test object and must not swing.

The base material is too narrow or the measuring surface is too small or

too round

| Only carry out measurements on test objects with the properties indicated in the specifications. Otherwise, inaccuracies may

occur.

Surface is too rough| Carry out measurements on a surface that is as smooth as possible.
Measurements not possible| Different environmental conditions change measurement| Perform a zero calibration.
Inaccurate measured values
Display is difficult to read| The meter is used under the wrong environmental conditions| The coating thickness gauge may only be located in areas with the specified environmental conditions. Otherwise damage

can occur.

Other technical problems| –| Please contact PCE Instruments’ technical support.

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. 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 that disposes of the devices in line with law. For countries outside the EU, batteries, and devices should be disposed of by your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments’ contact information

Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH Im Langel 26 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/deutsch
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
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
www.pce-instruments.com/espanol
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
www.pce-instruments.com/turkish
Last change : 9 February 2022
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