Elcometer 456 Model E User manual

Operating Instructions

The New Elcometer 456

Coating Thickness Gauge

Product Manual

456 Dry Film Thickness Gauge

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

Gauge Weight: Integral: 156g (5.5oz) including batteries;

Separate: 161g (5.68oz) including batteries.

Applicable patents: US6243 661; US5886522; US6762603; US7606671;

GB2306009; GB2367135; GB2342450, DE10131827

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Section

Page

GAUGE OVER

VIEW AND BOX CONTENTS...........................................................

GETTING ST

TED.................................................................................................

AKING A

READING.................................................................................................

CALIBRA

TING THE GAUGE....................................................................................

THE DISPLA

Y...........................................................................................................

THE GAUGE FEA

TURES.........................................................................................

MEASUREMENT

MODES (ST)................................................................................

TCHING (ST)........................................................................................................

DOWNLOADING DA

TA USING ELCOMASTER (BST)............................................

ELCOMASTER MOBILE

APPS (ST)........................................................................

CLOUD COMPUTING USING ELCOMASTER (ST)................................................

GETTING

THE MOST OUT OF ELCOMASTER......................................................

CALIBRA

TING THE ELCOMETER 456 (EBST).......................................................

CHANGING THE WELCOME SCREEN (BST).........................................................

GAUGE FIRMW

ARE UPDATES (BST)....................................................................

GAUGE ICONS & ERROR CODES (EBST).............................................................

GAUGE MENU STRUCTURES (EBST)...................................................................

ABOUT

IMO PSPC (ST)...........................................................................................

GAUGE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (EBST)....................................................

PROBE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (EBST).....................................................

GAUGE & PROBE

ACCESSORIES (EBST)............................................................

ADDITIONAL

REFERENCE INFORMATION...........................................................

LEGAL

NOTICES & REGULATORY INFORMATION..............................................

INDEX.......................................................................................................................

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CONTENTS

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WELCOME

Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 456 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 456 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 www.elcometer.com

ABOUT YOUR GAUGE

The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is a handheld gauge for

fast and accurate measurement of the thickness of coatings on metal

substrates.

The gauge is available in four models; Model E, B, S and T.

This manual describes the operation of all the Elcometer 456 models

and indicates, where necessary, which specific model(s) the feature is

available on in brackets after the feature.

All versions of the gauge feature an easy-to-use menu driven

graphical interface which guides the user through tasks such as

gauge configuration and calibration adjustment.

The gauge is available either with a built-in integral probe or as a

separate probe version. A wide range of probes is available to suit

requirements.

CONVENTIONS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The Elcometer 456 is operated using a simple menu structure which

helps you get the most from your gauge.

As an example, the Languages option is located within Setup which is

under the Menu softkey and is shown in these instructions as:

Menu/Setup/Language

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Packaging

The gauge is packed in cardboard packaging. Please ensure that this

packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Please Consult your Local Environmental Authority for further

guidance.

1 GAUGE OVERVIEW AND BOX CONTENTS

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Gauge Overview

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

2 Colour Screen

3 Multifunction Softkeys

4 On/Off Key

5 Internal Probe / Separate Probe Connection

6 USB Data Output Socket (below cover)

7 Battery Compartment (¼ turn open/close)

8 Wrist Strap Connection

Box Contents

§ Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge

§ Calibration Foils (Integral gauges)

§ Test Certificate

§ Wrist Harness

§ Protective Case (B, S & T models)

§ Transit Case (T model)

§ 1 x Screen Protector (S & T models)

§ 2 x AA Batteries

USB Cable & ElcoMaster™ Software

(S & T models)

§ User Guide

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2 GETTING STARTED

Fitting the batteries

Your gauge is supplied with batteries ready to fit. To insert or

replace the batteries:

1. Lift the latch at the back of the gauge and

rotate anticlockwise.

2. Remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert 2 batteries (type LR6/AA) taking care to

ensure correct battery polarity.

4. Replace battery compartment 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

To maximise battery life, ensure that Auto Screen Brightness is

selected, or the screen brightness is low via Menu/Setup/Screen

Settings/Screen Brightness and the Bluetooth is disabled (if you

are not using it) via Menu/Bluetooth and uncheck the Enable

Bluetooth radio button.

Connecting the probe (separate gauges only)

1. Rotate the probe plug to align the pins

2. Screw in the collar - clockwise

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Fitting the wrist harness

A wrist harness is supplied with each gauge. This can be fitted into the

right hand side of the gauge using the wrist strap connection. To fit the

harness, pass the harness loop through the wrist strap connection,

pass the main wrist harness through the loop and pull.

Switching the gauge on/off

ŸTo switch on, press on/off key for more than 0.5 seconds.

ŸTo switch off, press and hold on/off key until the screen blanks.

The gauge will switch off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.

To switch off this feature, press Menu/Setup and uncheck the Gauge

Auto Off radio button.

Selecting a language

When the gauge is switched on for the first time after dispatch from the

Elcometer factory the display will show the language selection screen:

1. Select your language using the éê softkeys

2. 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

The language can also be changed via Menu/Setup/Language

Selecting units

The Elcometer 456 can display readings in both metric and imperial

measurement units (microns, millimetres, mils or inches).

The appropriate measurement unit can be changed via

Menu/Setup/Units

Adjusting the beep volume

Each time a measurement is taken, the gauge will beep. The beep

volume can be adjusted and can even be switched off via

Menu/Setup/Beep Volume

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3 TAKING A READING

1. Hold the gauge (integral) or the probe by its sleeve (separate gauge)

2. To take a reading, bring the probe down onto the surface whilst

holding it perpendicular

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

the coated surface

•

Hold the probe by the probe sleeve

•

Gently place the probe onto the surface

•

Allow the sleeve to make contact with the

surface - to improve accuracy

DO NOT

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Drag the probe over the coated surface

•

Bang the probe down hard onto the surface

•

Allow the probe to hover over the surface as

this could result in a false reading

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90°

4 CALIBRATING THE GAUGE

Calibration adjustment is the process of setting the gauge to known values

of thickness to ensure accuracy on different substrate types, shapes and

surface finishes.

The calibration of the gauge can be adjusted using several different

methods for use in accordance with National and International Standards

and the calibration adjustment method chosen depends on the condition

of the substrate to be measured.

1. Press the Cal softkey

2. For alternative calibration methods,

select Cal/Cal Method

3. Select Calibrate and follow the on-screen

instructions

4. When prompted place the probe on the

centre of the foil(s) or on the uncoated

metal substrate

Foils can also be stacked to increase the thickness value.

The calibration method is indicated on the screen by a symbol - see

Multiple Calibration Methods on page 18.

Not all calibration methods are available for all gauge types. For a

comprehensive guide to each calibration method and the calibration

adjustment process see Multiple Calibration Methods on page 18.

When using an FNF probe it must be calibrated in both the ferrous mode

and in the non-ferrous mode to ensure accuracy of reading.

When using an Ultra/Scan probe in Scan Mode or Auto Repeat Mode

(see Measurement Modes on page 25), it must be calibrated using either

the Smooth or Rough/2 Point calibration method - see Multiple

Calibration Methods on page 18.

For more information on calibrating the Elcometer 456, see page 60.

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5 THE DISPLAY

The Elcometer 456 gauge has a colour display:

• White characters: All measurement and statistical values.

• Orange characters: All menu items, statistical parameters and

symbols.

• Red: A measurement value which is outside set limits; a limit symbol

when the limit value has been exceeded (Model S & T).

• - - - indicates reading outside range of probe.

If you see the Cal softkey flashing, the gauge should be calibrated.

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