elcometer 456 IPC Industrial Protective Coating Thickness Gauge User Guide

elcometer 456 IPC Industrial Protective Coating Thickness Gauge User Guide

For the avoidance of doubt, please refer to the original English language version.
Please ensure that all packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.
Gauge Dimensions: 141 x 73 x 37mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46″) Gauge Weight: 156g (5.5oz) including batteries Applicable patents: EU2754993, US6243 661
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1 GAUGE OVERVIEW

1. LED Indicators – Red (left), Green (right)
2. LCD Display
3. Multifunction Softkeys
4. On/Off Key
5. Internal Probe
6. USB Data Output Socket (below cover)
7. Battery Compartment (¼ turn open/close)
8. Wrist Strap Connection

2 BOX CONTENTS

• Elcometer 456 Industrial Protective Coating Thickness Gauge
• Calibration Foils
• Wrist Harness
• Protective Case
• 1 x Screen Protector
• 2 x AA Batteries
• ElcoMaster® Software (Model T only)
• USB Cable
• Test Certificate
• User Guide

3 USING THE GAUGE

• a Power: Batteries or USB – including battery life indicator
• b Bluetooth On – Grey: not paired; Orange: paired
• c Substrate Type – F (Ferrous)
• d Calibration Profile Range
• e Measurement Units – µm, mils
• f Reading Value – when in `Individual Readings Mode’
• g Menu Softkey
• h Batch Softkey (Model T only)
• i Calibration Softkey
• j Date & Time – when enabled and not in batching (Model T only)
• k Batch Name (Model T only) – when in batching
• l Individual Reading Values – when in `Mean (xbar) Reading Mode’
• m Limits On (Model T only) – Red: Limit exceeded; Upper Limit On ( ); Lower Limit On ( ); Upper & Lower Limit On
• n Batch Type (Model T only) – normal, counted average
• o Average (mean, xbar) of the three individual readings displayed – when in `Mean (xbar) Reading Mode’

4 GETTING STARTED

4.1 ENSURING YOUR GAUGE HAS THE LATEST FIRMWARE & UPGRADING YOUR GAUGE

To ensure that your gauge has the most up-to-date gauge firmware, allowing you to benefit from the latest features and functionality, we recommend that the gauge is connected to ElcoMaster® on a regular basis and before first use.

Simply connect the gauge via USB to an internet connected computer running ElcoMaster® using the Connect Gauge’ feature. If a later version of the gauge firmware is available,Update Gauge’ will be displayed to the right of the gauge details. Click `Update Gauge’ to install the latest firmware.

4.2 FITTING THE BATTERIES

Each gauge is supplied with 2 x AA alkaline batteries.

To insert or replace the batteries:

1. Lift the latch on the battery compartment cover and rotate anti-clockwise to remove the cover.
2. Insert 2 batteries taking care to ensure correct polarity.
3. Refit the cover and rotate the latch clockwise to close.

The battery condition is indicated by a symbol in the top right of the display ( ):

• Full symbol (orange) = batteries at full capacity
• Empty symbol (red, flashing) = batteries at lowest sustainable level

Note: Batteries must be disposed of carefully to avoid environmental contamination. Please consult your local Environmental Authority for information on disposal in your region. Do not dispose of any batteries in fire.

4.3 SELECTING YOUR LANGUAGE

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the Elcometer logo is displayed.
2. Press Menu/Setup/Language and select your language using there softkeys.
3. Follow the on screen menus.

To access the language menu when in a foreign language:

1. Switch the gauge OFF.
2. Press and hold the left softkey and switch the gauge ON.
3. Select your language using the softkeys.

4.4 SCREEN SETTINGS

A number of screen settings can be defined by the user via Menu/Setup/Screen Settings including:

• Screen Brightness; This can be set to Manual’ orAuto’ – the brightness is adjusted automatically using the gauge’s ambient light sensor.
• Screen Timeout; The display will dim if inactive for more than 15 seconds and will go `black’ if inactive for the period defined. The gauge can also be set to switch off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity via Menu/Setup/Gauge Auto Off.
• Screen Rotation; Using the internal accelerometer, the gauge rotates the display to allow the user to measure or read values at 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° orientation if `Auto Display Rotation’ is selected via Menu/Setup/Auto Display Rotation.

4.5 SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNITS

Readings can be displayed in µm or mils. To select the measurement units, press Menu/Setup/Units.

4.6 SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE CALIBRATION MEMORY

The Elcometer 456 IPC gauge is factory calibrated to ensure accurate measurement on blast profiled, ferrous (steel) substrates.
The gauge has been pre-calibrated with four profile measurement ranges (see table on page en-6) which are determined by the measurement units selected by the user.

Once the profile of the coated substrate has been determined, press `Cal’ and select the relevant calibration profile range.

When the measurement units are set to microns (Menu/Setup/ Units/µm), the gauge operates in accordance with ISO 19840. When set to mils (Menu/Setup/Units/mils), the gauge operates in accordance with US Navy NSI 009-32.

Note: The gauge resolution is fixed at 10µm / 1 mil (where 5µm / 0.5 mil is rounded up).

4.7 TESTING THE CALIBRATION

The user can verify the accuracy of the gauge calibration in the field using the `Test Calibration’ option.

To test the calibration, press Cal/Test Calibration and follow the on-screen instructions.

5 SETTING LIMITS – MODEL T

Limits are acceptable tolerance levels as defined by the user allowing the user to compare readings to pre-defined values.

Limits can either be created for individual readings or when a new batch is opened, see Sections 5.1 and 5.2. Different batches can have different limit values.

Each limit can consist of a nominal or target NDFT value (x:), a low ( ) and / or high ( ) limit value.

5.1 CREATING LIMITS FOR INDIVIDUAL READINGS

1. Press Menu/Set Limits/Set Upper (or `Set Lower’).
2. Use the softkeys to set the required value and press `Ok’.
3. If required, repeat Step 2 for Set Lower’ (orSet Upper’) and `Set NDFT’.
4. Press `Back’ to revert to the main menu.

5.2 CREATING LIMITS FOR A NEW BATCH

1. Press Batch/New Batch/Batch Limits/Set Limits/Set Upper (or `Set Lower’).
2. Follow Steps 2-4 in Section 5.1 above.

If a measurement is taken which falls outside set and enabled limits, the appropriate limit icon and the reading value turn red, the red LED flashes and the alarm beeps.

To disable set and enabled limits:

1. Press Menu/Set Limits.
2. Use the softkeys to select `Enable Limits’.
3. Press Select’ to uncheck theEnable Limits’ radio button.

6 TAKING A READING

6.1 BEFORE YOU START

1. Press the On/Off button to switch the gauge on.
2. Select the measurement units – see Section 4.5 on page en-5.
3. Select the calibration profile range – see Section 4.6 on page en-5.
4. Select the display mode – see Section 6.2 below.

6.2 SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE

The Elcometer 456 IPC has two display modes:

• Individual Readings Mode: each individual reading is displayed.
• Mean (xbar) Reading Mode: readings are taken in groups of three. When the third reading is taken, the average (mean, xbar) of the three readings is displayed on the right hand side.

Note: When in Batching (Model T only), only the average of each set of three readings is saved in the batch memory and used to calculate batch statistics.

6.3 TAKING A READING

1. Whilst holding the gauge perpendicular, gently place the probe onto the surface.
   ▶ Do not drag the probe across the surface or bang the probe down hard onto the surface as this will damage the probe tip resulting in inaccurate readings.
   ▶ `>1500µm’ (‘>60mils’) indicates a reading over the probe range.

2. For subsequent readings, lift the probe off and then replace it onto the coated surface.
   ▶ Do not allow the probe to hover over the surface as this could result in a false reading.

When using Mean (xbar) Reading Mode’, the first reading taken is displayed next to1′, the second next to `2′ etc. When the third reading has been taken, the average (mean, xbar) of the three individual readings displayed is shown (X:).

The average (mean, xbar) reading is cleared when a fourth reading is taken.

Note: When in Batching (Model T only), only the average of each set of three readings is saved in the batch memory and used to calculate batch statistics.

6.4 DELETING THE LAST READING

To delete the last reading, press Menu/Delete Last Reading.

When using `Mean (xbar) Reading Mode’, repeat this process to delete the previous reading. Only readings in the current group of three can be deleted.

If three readings have been taken and the average (mean, xbar) reading is displayed, deleting readings will clear the average (mean, xbar) value.

7 BATCHING – MODEL T

The Elcometer 456 IPC can store 150,000 readings in up to 2,500 batches. The following batch functions are available:

• Batch/New Batch; Creates a new batch. Y Batch/Open Existing Batch; Open an existing batch
• Batch/Review Batch; Review the readings, statistics, batch information, calibration and limit information and a graph of all readings – see Section 8 `Reviewing Batch Data’.
• Batch/Copy Batch; Copy a batch including the batch header information, calibration and limit information.
• Batch/Edit Batch/Rename Batch; Rename an existing batch.
• Batch/Edit Batch/Clear Batch; Clear all readings within a batch – but leaving all batch header information.
• Batch/Edit Batch/Delete Batch; Delete a single batch or all batches entirely from the gauge.
• Batch/Deleted Reading/Delete Without Tag; Delete the last reading entirely.
• Batch/Deleted Reading/Delete With Tag ; Delete the last reading but mark it as deleted in the batch memory.

8 REVIEWING BATCH DATA – MODEL T

8.1 BATCH STATISTICS (Batch/Review Batch/Statistics)

Displays statistical information for the batch including:

Note: When using `Mean (xbar) Reading Mode’ – see Section 6.2 on page en-7, only the average of each set of three readings is saved in the batch memory and used to calculate batch statistics.

a When set and enabled.
b Used to assess a coating’s overall quality. Patent number US7606671.

8.2 BATCH READINGS (Batch/Review Batch/Readings)

Displays the reading value together with date and time stamp for each individual reading in the batch.

Note: When using `Mean (xbar) Reading Mode’ – see Section 6.2 on page en-7, only the average of each set of three readings is saved in the batch memory and displayed in the batch reading review screen.

8.3 BATCH GRAPH (Batch/Review Batch/Batch Graph)

Allows the user to view the readings within the batch as a column bar graph.

Up to five horizontal axes are displayed representing different values / statistics as follows:

• Highest reading in the batch (Hi:)
• Lowest reading in the batch (Lo:)
• Average reading for the batch (X:)
• Low Lomita ( )
• High Lomita ( )

Note: When using `Mean (xbar) Reading Mode’ – see Section 6.2 on page en-7, only the average of each set of three readings is saved in the batch memory and displayed on the batch graph.

If limits were not set and enabled, the readings are displayed as white vertical bars. If limits were set and enabled, readings are displayed as white bars if within set limits or red; if outside set limits.

a When set and enabled. c For batches of more than one reading.

If there are more readings in the batch than can be displayed on a single screen, multiple readings will be combined into one bar. Should a single reading within the `combined bar’ be outside set limits, the whole bar will be red.

Pressing the `Zoom+’ softkey, allows each individual reading to be displayed, thereby showing the individual readings outside the set limits.

When zoomed in, the graph will always display the first 25 readings. Pressing the ← softkey will display the last 25 readings in the batch.

Subsequent presses of the ← softkey will scroll backwards, pressing the → softkey will scroll forwards through the readings, 25 readings at a time.

Pressing the `Zoom-‘ softkey returns to the original overview graph of all readings in the batch.

Pressing the `Back’ softkey returns the gauge to the Batch/Review Batch menu.

9 MENU STRUCTURE

9.1 MENU STRUCTURE: A456CFI1-IPC

9.2 MENU STRUCTURE: A456CFTI1-IPC

10 DOWNLOADING DATA

10.1 USING ELCOMASTER® ON A PC

Using ElcoMaster® (supplied with the Model T and available as a free download at elcometer.com) readings can be transferred via USB or Bluetooth® to a PC for archiving and report generation.

Alternatively, should you wish to transfer the readings to your own software program for analysis, please contact Elcometer for further information.

10.2 USING ELCOMASTER® MOBILE APPS

Ideal when out in the field or on-site, using the ElcoMaster® Android™ or iOS Mobile App users can:

• Store live readings directly on to a mobile device and save them into batches together with GPS coordinates.
• Add photographs of the test surface.
• Map readings on to a map, photograph or diagram.
• Inspection data can be transferred from mobile to PC for further analysis and reporting.

For more information on ElcoMaster® Mobile Apps visit www.elcometer.com

Compatible with smart phones and tablets running Android 2.1 or above. To install, download via www.elcometer.com or using the Google Play™ Store app, and follow the on screen instructions.

Made for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad mini, iPad 2, and iPod touch (4th and 5th generation). To install, download via www.elcometer.com or the App Store, and follow the on screen instructions.

11 UPGRADING YOUR GAUGE

Gauge firmware can be upgraded to the latest version by the user via ElcoMaster®, as it becomes available. ElcoMaster® will inform the user of any updates when the gauge is connected to the PC with an internet connection.

12 WARRANTY STATEMENT

Gauges are supplied with a 12 month warranty against manufacturing defects, excluding contamination and wear.

The warranty can be extended to two years within 60 days of purchase via www.elcometer.com.

13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

d When in test calibration mode.
e Rechargeable batteries may differ.

14 LEGAL NOTICES & REGULATORY INFORMATION

Declaration of Conformity: This product complies with the requirements of the following EU Directives: 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances The Declaration of Conformity is available to download via: www.elcometer.com/images/stories/PDFs/Datasheets/Declaration of Conformity/English/DoC_456IPC.pdf
Operational Frequency Band: 2,402 – 2,480 MHz
Maximum Transmitted Power: <4 dBm
This product is Class B, Group 1 ISM equipment according to CISPR 11.
Class B product: Suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. Group 1 ISM product: A product in which there is intentionally generated and/or used conductively coupled radiofrequency energy which is necessary for the internal functioning of the equipment itself. The USB is for data transfer only and is not to be connected to the mains via a USB mains adapter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The ACMA compliance mark, Giteki mark, its product identification code, the FCC ID and Bluetooth SIG QDID can be accessed via: Menu/About/Legal/Regulatory
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation.

To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Modifications not expressly approved by Elcometer Limited could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
 and ElcoMaster® are registered trademarks of Elcometer Limited, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6BU. United Kingdom are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Elcometer Limited.
Made for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad mini, iPad 2, and iPod touch (4th and 5th generation). “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks acknowledged.

The Elcometer 456 is packed in a cardboard package. Please ensure that all packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.
Head-Office: Elcometer Limited, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6BU, United Kingdom.

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