Linshang LS220 Coating Thickness Gauge User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Linshang
Table of Contents
Linshang LS220 Coating Thickness Gauge
Specifications
- Probe tip: Standard
- Measuring principle: Magnetic and Eddy Current
- Probe type: Integrated probe
- Measuring range: 0-2000 μm
- Resolution: 0.1 μm
- Accuracy: ± (3% reading + 2 μm)
- Unit: μm
- Measuring interval: 0.5 seconds
- Minimum measuring area: 6 mm
- Minimum curvature: Convex 1.5 mm, Concave 25 mm
- Minimum substrate thickness: 0.4 mm
Product Introduction
The LS220 Coating Thickness Gauge by Shenzhen Linshang Technology Co., Ltd is designed for measuring the thickness of automobile paint on metal substrates. It can measure car paint thickness on iron and aluminum materials, as well as identify non-metal car bodies, ferrous putty layers, and galvanized iron.
Technical Parameters
The LS220 Coating Thickness Gauge features an integrated probe with magnetic
and eddy current measuring principles, a measuring range of 0-2000 μm, a
resolution of 0.1 μm, and an accuracy of ± (3% reading + 2 μm). The unit of
measurement is micrometers (μm), with a measuring interval of 0.5 seconds.
Product Advantages
The LS220 Coating Thickness Gauge offers the convenience of measuring both
magnetic and non-magnetic metal substrates in one device. Its advanced digital
probe technology ensures accurate and stable readings even in varying
temperatures, providing excellent reproducibility over the complete measuring
range.
Operation
- Power On/Off:
- To power on the gauge, short press the power button. The version number, serial number, and recorded data of the last measurement will be displayed.
- To power off, long press the button. The gauge will automatically shut down in 3 minutes without any operation.
- Device Setting:
- To enter the setting interface, long press the button for 3 seconds in the off state.
- Select settings by shortly pressing the button; confirm settings by long pressing for 3 seconds and less than 5 seconds.
- To set the language, select Language option in the main setting interface, confirm the selection by long pressing for 3 seconds, select the desired language, confirm the selection with another long press for 3 seconds.
FAQ
Q: How do I calibrate the LS220 Coating Thickness Gauge?
A: Calibration instructions can be found in the user manual provided with
the gauge. It is recommended to perform regular calibration checks to ensure
accurate measurements.
Please read this manual carefully before using and reserve it for reference.
Product introduction
Coating thickness gauge is used for measuring the thickness of automobile paint. The automotive body shell consist of metal materials such as iron, aluminum and other non-metal materials such as carbon fiber and plastics. This coating thickness gauge can measure the thickness of car paint on iron and aluminum materials. . Moreover, it can identify not only non-metal car bodies, but also the ferrous putty layer as well as the galvanized iron.
Standards for the product:
- DIN EN ISO 2808 Paints and Varnishes Determinat ion of Film Thickness
- JJG 818 2005 Verification Regulation of Magnetic and Eddy Current Measuring Instrument for Coating Thickness
- GB/T 4956 2003 Non magnetic Coatings on Magnetic Substrates Measurement of Coating Thickness Magnetic Method
- GB/T 4957 2003 N on conductive Coatings on Non magnetic Basis Metals Measurement of Coating Thickness Eddy Current
Technical parameters
| Probe tip | Ruby |
|---|---|
| Measuring principle | Fe: Hall Effect / NFe: Eddy current |
| Probe type | Built-in integrated probe |
| Measuring range | 0.0-3500μm |
| Resolution | 0.1μm:(0μm – 99.9μm) 1μm:(100μm – 999μm) 0.01mm:(1.00mm – 3.00mm) |
| Accuracy | ≤±(3%H+2μm), H is the standard value |
| Unit | μm / mil |
| Measuring interval | 0.5s |
| Minimum measuring area | Ø = 25mm |
| Minimum curvature | Convex:5mm / Concave:25mm |
| Minimum substrate thickness | Fe:0.2mm / NFe:0.05mm |
| Display | 128×48 dot matrix LCD |
| --- | --- |
| Power supply | 2pcs of 1.5V AAA alkaline battery |
| Operation temperature range | -20℃-50℃ |
| Storage temperature range | -20℃-60℃ |
| Gauge size | 1016228 mm |
| Weight(with battery) | 79g |
Product advantages
- No calibration, just zero adjustment.
- One hand operation, only one button.
- Fast measurement, 0.5 s measuring interval.
- Wear proof ruby probe tip for long term use.
- The device can identify the ferrous putty as well as the galvanized iron substrate.
- The gauge automatically identify the substrate and switch measurement mode
- “Fe”, “NFe”, “Fe/NFe” three measurement modes can be set.
- Measuring non magnetic coatings on steel or iron and measure Non conductive coatings on non-magnetic metal substrates in one gauge.
- Thanks to the use of the most advanced digital probe technology, these sensors are susceptible to interference and provide an excellent measuring accuracy. Even variations in temperature will not affect measurement and readings remain stable to ensure a very good reproducibility over the complete measuring range.
Operation
Power on/off
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Power on:
Short press the power button to turn on the gauge. Display the version number and serial number, then the recorded data of last measurement are displayed after the gauge is turned on. -
Power off:
Long press the button to shut down the gauge, or the gauge will automatically shut down in 3 minutes without any operation.
Device setting
In the off state, long press the button for 3 s to enter the setting
interface. After entering the setting interface, if there is no operation for
more than 20 s, the instrument will automatically Shortly press the button can
select the settings; Long press the button for 3 s and less than 5 s to
confirm the settings; Long press the button for 5 s, the instrument exits the
setting and shuts down and the setting is invalid.
Language settings
The instrument is available in Chinese, English, Russian, Turkish.
Setting method: In the main setting interface, short press power button to
select “Language” option, long press the button for 3 seconds to confirm the
selection, short press the button again to select the desired language, long
press the button for 3 seconds to confirm the selection, and return to the
main setting interface.
Measurement modes selection
- There are three measurement modes : Ferrous substrate measurement (Fe), Aluminum substrate measurement (Al), and Auto identification (Fe/Al). Under normal circumstances, it is enough to use Fe/Al auto identification mode. This mode features identification of the ferrous putty and galvanized iron substrate. When the measurement substrate is settled, you can select Fe or Al as the fixed measurement mode.
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- Setting method: In the main setting interface, select “mode” option by short pressing power button, and long press the button for 3 seconds to confirm the selection. Shortly press the button to select the measurement mode. And long press the button for 3s to confirm the selection and back to the main setting interface.
Unit setting
The device can be set to the metric or imperial unit, and the factory default
is metric.
Setting method: In the main setting interface, shortly press the button to
select “Unit”. Long press the button for 3s to confirm and then enter the unit
selection interface. Shortly press the button to select your unit and long
press the button for 3s to confirm and back to the main setting interface.
Exit
In the main setting interface, short press power button to select “Exit”, long
press the button for 3 seconds to confirm and enter the measurement interface
Zero adjustment
A zero-adjustment is required when using the gauge for the first time, after inserting new batteries, working with different materials or ambient temperature changes. Using iron-base and aluminum – base adjustment plates respectively to carry out zero adjustment. We strictly recommend carrying out the reference check on the uncoated original substrate, due to the difference of magnetic and conductive properties of the material, some measurement deviation will be caused. If this is not possible, please use the zero reference plates, there are Fe plate and NFe plate, please choose correctly according to the measuring materials.
- Measuring the plate or uncoated original substrate, a measured value will be displayed on the gauge, please make sure the probe tip is placed perpendicularly and evenly on the surface.
- Hold the probe still, long press the button for 3s, the gauge will display “zero reference place probe” (as shown in below picture).
- After hearing a buzzer sound, the gauge will display “Lift off probe at least 15 cm” (as shown in below picture), release the button and lift the probe away from the plate (substrate) for at least 15 cm.
- The zero adjustment completed when there is the buzzer sound again, and the LCD screen displays 0.0.
- After the zero adjustment is completed, place the standard film on the plate (substrate), if the measurement value is stable and deviation from standard value within ±3μm, the gauge can be used normally.
Note: After the zero adjustment completed，when repeating measurement on the same spot, the reading may not always be 0μm, since surface roughness, dirt, scratches etc. It might cause variances. The operation of the gauge should be correct and proficient; otherwise, it will lead to instability of the measured values.
Measurement
- Use fingers to hold gauge where there is non slip groove.
- Press the gauge vertically on the surface of the object to be measured. Keep the gauge steady and do not tilt or shake it. The result will be shown on the screen, and there will be a buzzer.
- To continue measuring, lift the gauge away from the object. Repeat the operation of step 2).
- When the device identifies the ferrous putty, the buzzer alerts for two times. And the interface of the device will prompt: “Ferro us putty”. When the device identifies the galvanized iron, it will turn on the green backlight. The substrate is displayed as “FeZn”.
Check measurement records
In measurement mode,short press the button to check historical data. The gauge
stores 9 sets of data.
When more than 9 sets of data are stored, the earliest recorded value is
automatically deleted, and No.1 is the last test data. Recorded data will not
loss after powering off
Attentions
- The device must be zero adjusted respectively with the iron base and aluminum base zero adjustment plates. Otherwise, there may be abnormal identifications of the ferrous putty and galvanized iron substrate.
- Some car bodies may be misjudged as iron zinc car bodies due to the base material.
- Do not slide the probe on the car surface, which will result in damage to the paint and the gau get
- Please keep the car paint surface clean, the dust and dirt on the paint surface will affect the measuremen t accuracy.
- When the gau ge displays low battery, the battery needs to be replaced.
Packing list
| No. | Description | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coating Thickness Gauge | 1 | Set |
| 2 | Fe zero-adjustment plate | 1 | pcs |
| 3 | NFe zero-adjustment plate | 1 | pcs |
| 4 | Standard film | 1 | pcs |
| 5 | User manual | 1 | pcs |
| 6 | Drawstring bag | 1 | pcs |
| 7 | Certificate / Warranty card | 1 | pcs |
| 8 | 1.5V AAA alkaline battery | 2 | pcs |
Service
- The gauge has one year warranty. If the gauge works abnormally, please send the whole gauge to our company for maintenance.
- Provide users with spare parts and lifelong maintenance services.
- Provide the users with the gauge calibration service.
- Free technical support for long term.
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Linshang Technology Co., Ltd.
Website: www.linshangtech.com
Service hotline: +86755 86263411
Email: [email protected]