Elcometer 415 User manual

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Elcometer 415

Coating Thickness Gauge

Operating Instructions

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English

Equipment described in these instructions is covered by the following Patents:

FNF UK Patent No: GB2306009B, FNF US Patent No: 5886522

This product meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

The product is Class B, Group 1 ISM equipment according to CISPR 11

Group 1 ISM product: A product in which there is intentionally generated and/or used conductively coupled

radio-frequency energy which is necessary for the internal functioning of the equipment itself.

Class B product are 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.

is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited.

All other trademarks acknowledged.© Copyright Elcometer Limited. 2009.

system or otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical,

magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited.

A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com.

Doc.No. TMA-0385 Issue 03

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CONTENTS

Section Page

1 About your gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 What the box contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4 Taking a reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5 The menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6 Adjusting gauge calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7 Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

11 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

12 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 415 Coating Thickness Gauge. Welcome to Elcometer.

Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of coatings inspection equipment. Our

products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application to post application

inspection.

The Elcometer 415 Coating Thickness Gauge is a world beating product. With the purchase of this gauge

you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit

our website at www.elcometer.com

1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE

The Elcometer 415 Coating Thickness Gauge is a handheld gauge for fast and

accurate measurement of the thickness of coatings on smooth, flat, unblasted

metal substrates.

Your gauge features an easy to use menu-driven graphical interface which guides

the user through tasks such as gauge configuration and calibration adjustment.

The probe in your gauge is suitable for measurement on ferrous steel and on non-

ferrous aluminium substrates.

These instructions include images of Elcometer 415 screens with units set to

microns (µm). Similar screens will be seen when the gauge is set to mils.

a. The Elcometer 415 is not suitable for use on blasted substrates. For this application, contact Elcometer for informa-

tion on the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge.

415

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1.1 STANDARDS

The Elcometer 415 can be used in accordance with the following National and International Standards:

AS 2331.1.4, AS/NZS 1580.108.1, ASTM B 499, ASTM D 7091 supersedes ASTM D 1186-B & ASTM D

1400, ASTM E 376, BS 5599, EN 13523-1 supersedes ECCA T1, IS0 2360 supersedes BS 5411-3,

ISO 2808-7C supersedes ISO 2808-6A, BS 3900-C5-6A, BS 5411-11 & DIN 50981, ISO 2808-7D

supersedes BS 3900-C5-6B, BS 5411-3, DIN 50984 & ISO 2808-6B, ISO 2808-12, NF T30-124.

2 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS

• Elcometer 415 Gauge

• 4 x Check Foils: 50, 125, 500 and 1000 µm / 2, 5, 20, and 40 mils (Paint and Powder Gauge only)

• 4 x Check Foils: 25, 75, 125 and 250 µm / 1, 3, 5, and 10 mils (Automotive Gauge only)

• Ferrous Checkpiece (Automotive Gauge only)

• Non-Ferrous Checkpiece (Automotive Gauge only)

• Carry Case

• Batteries

• Operating Instructions

The gauge is packed in cardboard and plastic packaging. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of

in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your Local Environmental Authority for further guidance.

To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 415, please take some time to read these Operating

Instructions. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have any

questions.

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3 GETTING STARTED

Before you use your gauge for the first time, remove the paper strip from the battery compartment.

3.1 FITTING BATTERIES

Batteries are located under the cover at the rear of the gauge. Use two LR03 (AAA),

alkaline dry batteries, or rechargeable equivalent; take care to ensure correct battery

polarity.

3.2 SWITCHING THE GAUGE ON AND OFF

To switch your gauge on, press , or place the probe on any surface.

The gauge switches off automatically after 60 seconds; to switch off manually, press and

hold .

3.3 THE KEYPAD

The gauge is controlled by four ‘softkeys’.

The function of these softkeys varies and is described by symbols and words on the

bottom line of the screen.

3.4 INTERFACE

An interface is located on the side of your gauge. This interface is used to program the

gauge at the factory and has no function for users of the gauge.

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3.5 SELECTING A LANGUAGE

The Elcometer 415 has over 20 languages built-in.

When the gauge is switched on for the first time after batteries have been fitted, the display will show the

language selection screen.

Press





to locate your language, then press SEL. The gauge operates in the new language until

changed.

TO CHANGE LANGUAGE AT ANY TIME

Either:

1. Switch gauge off.

2. Press and hold left hand softkey.

3. Press to switch on gauge.

4. Release left hand softkey.

5. Press





to locate your language, then press SEL. The gauge operates in the new language until

changed.

Or:

Select MENU/SETUP/LANGUAGES

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3.6 THE SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY

Battery condition indicator.

When the battery condition indicator flashes and the gauge beeps every 10 seconds,

change the batteries.

When the batteries are exhausted, the gauge emits five loud beeps and then switches off.

Fe/NF Substrate type.

Fe = Ferrous, NF = Non-Ferrous metal

µm/mil Measurement units.

MENU Press to access user-selectable features and gauge information

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4 TAKING A READING

1. Hold the gauge with the probe pressed firmly

against

the surface you are measuring.

If the gauge is off, it will switch on automatically.

2. Read the coating thickness shown on the display.

The display also shows the substrate type (Ferrous or

Non-ferrous) and the measurement units (µm or mil).

b. The reading may be inaccurate if the probe is not held flat against the surface.

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5 THE MENU

Press the MENU button to access all features of your gauge:

SETUP

Units

Beep volume

Languages



ABOUT

Gauge information

Probe information

Contact

RESET

Factory cal



Zero

Setup

About

Reset



UNITS

µm

mil



BEEP VOLUME

LANGUAGES

English

Deutsch

Française

etc.

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