PCE Instruments PCE-CT 80 Coating Thickness Gauge Instruction Manual

PCE Instruments PCE-CT 80 Coating Thickness Gauge Instruction Manual

Coating Thickness Gauge

last change: 4 August 2020
V3.0

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1. 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.

2. Specifications

2.1 Technical specifications
Specifications of the meter PCE-CT 80

Specifications of the selectable probes

2.2 Delivery contents

• 1 x coating thickness gauge PCE-CT 80
• 1 x probe FN1.5
• 3 x AAA batteries
• 1 x carrying case
• 1 x set of standard foils
• 1 x calibration plates (Fe and NFe) 1 x ISO-calibration certificate
• 1 x user manual

2.3 Optional accessories
Probe PCE-CT 80-FN0.5
Probe PCE-CT 80-FN2
Probe PCE-CT 80-FN2.5
Probe PCE-CT 80-FN3
Probe PCE-CT 80-F5N3
PC software with data cable

3. System description

3.1 Device

1. LC display
2. LED red
3. LED green
4. Membrane keypad
5. Probe

3.2 Interfaces

3.3 Display

1. Reading
2. No. of readings
3. Memory group
4. Limit value display
5. Probe mode
6. Material setting
7. Unit
8. Statistics (Mean, minimum, maximum value)
9. Battery level
10. USB communication status
11. Auto Power Off

3.4 Function keys

4. Getting started

4.1 Power supply
For power supply, three AAA Alkaline batteries are required. Before replacing the batteries, turn off the meter. The battery compartment is located at the rear side of the meter and fixed with two screws. Loosen the screws, remove the cover, insert the batteries as marked and close the battery compartment by tightening the screws.

5. Operation

Before making a measurement or calibration, you should be aware of the factors that can influence the measuring accuracy. These influences are listed in the following chart.

5.1 Calibration
The meter should be calibrated (zero point / multi-point calibration) each time a new sample is measured. The material properties and the radius of curvature of the uncoated calibration surface should be as similar as possible to those of the sample. Make sure to choose similar calibration/measuring points, particularly when measuring corners and edges of small parts. The radius of curvature, the minimum material thickness and minimum measurement range stated in chapter 2.1 should be observed. The meter offers zero-point and multi-point calibration. Each memory group has its individual zero-point and multi-point calibration. The values previously measured are not affected by a new calibration.

5.1.1 Zero-point calibration
A zero-point calibration must be made on an uncoated calibration surface. If it is not possible to calibrate the meter on the sample, please use the calibration plates that come with the meter. A zero-point calibration is recommended where the measuring accuracy is ±(2 % + 1 μm). To carry out a zero-point calibration, follow these steps:

5.1.2 Multi-point calibration
The meter’s multi-point calibration feature allows up to 4 calibration points to be considered. When making a single-point calibration, the calibration value should be as similar as possible to the expected measurement value. When making a multiple-point calibration, the expected measurement values should be somewhere between the calibration values. The permissible maximum measurement error is ±(2 % + 1 μm).

5.2 Measurement
Procedure:

1. First connect the desired probe as described in chapter 4.2.
2. Make the required device settings (measure mode, group mode, probe mode, speed, etc.) as described in chapter 4.3.
3. Make a zero-point calibration and a multi-point calibration before the measurement (chapter 5.1).
4. Place the probe vertically on the surface to be measured. Lift the probe when you hear the beep sound.

5.3 Further functions
5.3.1 Delete data

To delete other memory groups and values, change the memory group as described in chapter 4.3 and follow the steps above again.

The meter creates individual statistics based on the saved readings of each memory group. In the statistics, the number of readings, the mean value, the minimum and maximum values as well as the standard deviation will be displayed. When the memory is full in direct mode, the first reading will be deleted and the new reading will be saved. The statistics will be updated accordingly. When the memory is full in general mode, no new readings will be saved and the statistics will not be updated. If you delete the current reading or all readings of the group, the statistics will update.

To enter or delete the limit values of other memory groups, change the group as described in chapter 4.3 and follow the steps described above again.

6. Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

7. 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/deutsch

France
PCE Instruments France EURL
23, rue de Strasbourg
67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets
France
Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17
Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18
info@pce-france.fr
www.pce-instruments.com/french

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

Germany
Produktions- und
Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Im Langel 26
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 471
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 9971
info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Units 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@industrial-needs.com
www.pce-instruments.com/english

Italy
PCE Italia s.r.l.
Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6
55010 Loc. Gragnano
Capannori (Lucca)
Italia
Telefono: +39 0583 975 114
Fax: +39 0583 974 824
info@pce-italia.it
www.pce-instruments.com/italiano

The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V.
Institutenweg 15
7521 PH Enschede
Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92
Fax: +31 53 430 36 46
info@pcebenelux.nl
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

Chile
PCE Instruments Chile S.A.
RUT: 76.154.057-2
Calle Santos Dumont N° 738, Local 4
Comuna de Recoleta, Santiago
Tel. : +56 2 24053238
Fax: +56 2 2873 3777
info@pce-instruments.cl
www.pce-instruments.com/chile

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
jyi@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.cn

United States of America
PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way 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

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

China
PCE (Beijing) Technology Co., Limited
1519 Room, 6 Building
Zhong Ang Times Plaza
No. 9 Mentougou Road, Tou Gou District
102300 Beijing
China
Tel: +86 (10) 8893 9660
info@pce-instruments.cn
www.pce-instruments.cn

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