Elcometer 311 User manual

User Guide

Elcometer 311

Automotive Refinishing Gauge

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Gauge Overview

Box Contents

Using the Gauge

Getting Started

Taking a Reading

Statistics - Model T

Checking the Gauge Calibration

Downloading Data - Model T

Upgrading your Gauge - Model T

Spares & Accessories

Warranty Statement

Technical Specification

Legal Notices & Regulatory Information

Appendix 1: Summary of Gauge Icons

Appendix 2: ElcoMaster Collect Design

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For the avoidance of doubt, please refer to the original English language version.

Gauge Dimensions: 141 x 73 x 37mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46")

Gauge Weight: 156g (5.5oz) including batteries

Applicable Patents: FNF Gauges: US5886522; Model T Gauges: US7606671

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CONTENTS

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1 GAUGE OVERVIEW

1 LED Indicators - Red (left), Green (right)

2 Colour Screen

3 Multifunction Softkeys

4 On/Off Key

5 Integral Probe

6 USB Data Output Socket (below cover)

7 Battery Compartment (¼ turn open/close)

8 Wrist Strap Connection

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2 BOX CONTENTS

Elcometer 311 Automotive Refinishing Gauge

Calibration Check Piece; Steel & Aluminium (FNF gauges only)

Calibration Check Foil; 125µm (5mils)

Wrist Strap

Protective Case

2 x AA Batteries

Test Certificate

User Guide

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3 USING THE GAUGE

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Power: Batteries or USB -

including battery life indicator

Bluetooth On (Model T) -

Grey: not paired; Orange: paired

Substrate Type - F: Ferrous; FNF: Ferrous;

FNF: Non-Ferrous

Units of Measurement - µm, mils

Menu Softkey

Statistics Softkey (Model T) - see page en-6

Statistics (Model T)

4 GETTING STARTED

4.1 ENSURING YOUR GAUGE HAS THE LATEST FIRMWARE &

UPGRADING YOUR GAUGE - MODEL T

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 ( ):

4 Full symbol (orange) = batteries at full capacity

4 Empty symbol (red, flashing) = batteries at lowest

sustainable level

4.3 SWITCHING ON / OFF

To switch on: Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the Elcometer

logo is displayed or press the probe against any hard surface and the

gauge will switch on automatically.

To switch off: Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the screen

goes blank.

Note: The gauge will switch off automatically after minute of inactivity.1

4.4 SETTING THE BEEP VOLUME

The gauge beeps each time a measurement is taken. To set the beep

volume:

1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.

2 Use the softkeys to highlight ‘ ’ and press ‘ ’ to select.

3 Use the softkeys to adjust the volume and press ‘ ’ to set or

‘ ’ to disregard any changes made and return to the previous

screen.

4.5 SETTING THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS

The screen brightness can be set to ‘ ’ - the brightness is (Auto)

adjusted automatically using the gauge’s ambient light sensor - or can

be set by the user to suit the measurement conditions. To set the

screen brightness:

1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.

2 Use the softkeys to highlight ‘ ’ and press ‘ ’ to select.

3 Use the softkeys to adjust the screen brightness and press

‘ ’ to set or ‘ ’ to disregard any changes made and return to the

previous screen.

4 The default setting is ‘ ’ (Auto).

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4 GETTING STARTED (continued)

4.6 SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNITS

The Elcometer 311 can take measurements in µm and mils. To set the

measurement units:

1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.

2 Use the softkeys to highlight ‘µm/mil’ and press ‘ ’ to

alternate between ‘µm’ and ‘mil’, followed by the ç softkey to

return to the main reading screen.

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4 GETTING STARTED (continued)

5 TAKING A READING

Before taking a reading, it is good practice to check the performance

of the gauge using the calibration check procedure, see Section 7

‘Checking the Gauge Calibration’ on page en-6.

To take a reading:

1 Whilst holding the gauge perpendicular, gently place the probe

onto the surface.

4 The reading may be inaccurate if the probe is not held flat against the

surface.

2 The coating thickness is shown on the display.

4 ‘>500µm’ (‘>20mils’) indicates a reading outside the gauge range.

3 For subsequent readings, lift the probe off and then replace it on

to the coated surface.

Using ElcoMaster the Elcometer 311 Model T can simultaneously

transmit the live reading to a PC or mobile device for report generation,

see Section 8 ‘Downloading Data’ on page en-7 for more information.

The Elcometer 311 Model T calculates and displays statistical values

as each reading is taken, see Section 6 ‘Statistics’ on page en-6 for

details.

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6 STATISTICS - MODEL T

The Elcometer 311 Model T calculates and displays the following

statistical values as each measurement is taken:

Ÿ Number of readings (n:)

Ÿ Average reading (X:)

Ÿ Lowest reading (Lo:)

Ÿ Elcometer Index Value (EIV:)

Used to assess a coating’s overall quality. Ideal for use in the automotive refinishing

industry. Patent number US7606671.

To display or hide the statistics from the screen, press the ‘ ’

softkey.

To clear the current statistical values, ‘ ’ softkey press and hold the

for approximately 3 seconds (when statistics are displayed). The

gauge will beep and the statistics will reset to zero.

7 CHECKING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION

The Elcometer 311 is factory calibrated for automotive steel and

aluminium substrates. The user can check the calibration and

performance of the gauge using the calibration check foil and piece(s)

supplied.

To check the gauge calibration:

1 Place the calibration check foil on to the check piece.

2 Whilst holding the gauge perpendicular, gently place the probe

onto the foil.

3 The gauge should read value printed on the foil label ±25µm the

(1mil).

If the gauge does not display a valid reading, it may require

re-calibration - please contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer

supplier for further information.

8 DOWNLOADING DATA - MODEL T

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8.1 USING ELCOMASTER ON A PC

Using ElcoMaster - available as a free download at elcometer.com -

the Elcometer 311 Model T can simultaneously transmit the live

reading via USB or Bluetooth , to a PC for report generation. For

more information on ElcoMaster visit www.elcometer.com.

8.2 USING ELCOMASTER MOBILE APPS ®

Ideal when out in the field or on-site, using the ElcoMaster Mobile App

users can:

Ÿ Store live readings directly on to a mobile device and save them

into batches together with GPS coordinates.

Ÿ Add photographs of the test surface (via the mobile device’s camera).

Ÿ Map readings on to a photograph or diagram (when using the

® ®

‘Collect Design’ function in ElcoMaster - see Appendix 2 ‘ElcoMaster

Collect Design’ on page en-12)

Ÿ 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.

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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.

To upgrade the Elcometer 311 Model B firmware, please contact your

nearest Elcometer Distributor or Service Centre.

9 UPGRADING YOUR GAUGE - MODEL T

10 SPARES & ACCESSORIES

The following spares and accessories are available from your local

Elcometer supplier or direct from Elcometer.

Description Part Number

Calibration Check Piece; Steel (Ferrous) T99916925

Calibration Check Piece; Aluminium (Non-Ferrous) T99916901

Calibration Check Foil; 125µm (5mils) T99022570-7A

USB Cable T99921325

Self Adhesive Screen Protectors, Pack of 10 T99922341

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11 WARRANTY STATEMENT

Elcometer 311 gauges are supplied with a one year 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.

Range

0 - 500µm (0 - 20mils)

Accuracyb

±5% or ±20µm (1.0mil)

Resolution

10µm (0.5mil)

Minimum Substrate

Thicknessc

Steel:

Aluminium:

800µm (30mils)

300µm (12mils) - FNF gauges only

Measurement Speed

Up to 60 readings per minute

Operating

Temperature

-10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)

Relative Humidity

0 to 95%

Power Supply

2 x AA Batteries or via USB Cable

(rechargeable batteries can also be used)

Battery Lifed

Alkaline: Approximately 16 hours

Lithium: Approximately 24 hours

Gauge Dimensions

14.1 x 7.30 x 3.70cm

(5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46")

Gauge Weight

(including batteries)

156g (5.5oz)

Can be used in accordance with:

ISO 2808, ISO 2808-7C, ISO 2808-7D, ISO 2808-12A, ISO 2808-11B,

ASTM E376, JIS K 5600-1-7, AS/NZS 1580.108.1

b Whichever is the greater.

c For specified accuracy.

d Rechargeable batteries may differ.

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