NOVOTEST TP-2020 User manual

Coating Thickness Gauge

NOVOTEST TP-2020

Operating Manual

2021

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CONTENTS

1 Description and operation of the device and its components.................................................................6

1.1 Application......................................................................................................................................6

1.2 Specification....................................................................................................................................6

1.3 Standard delivery set..................................................................................................................7

1.4 Application of probes......................................................................................................................7

1.5 Composition....................................................................................................................................8

1.6 Design and functioning...................................................................................................................9

1.7 Measuring units, tools, and accessories........................................................................................10

1.8 Marking and sealing......................................................................................................................10

1.9 Packaging......................................................................................................................................10

2 Intended use .........................................................................................................................................11

2.1 Operational limitations..................................................................................................................11

2.2 Preparation for use........................................................................................................................11

2.2.1 Visual inspection....................................................................................................................11

2.2.2 Battery installation.................................................................................................................11

2.2.3 Probe connection....................................................................................................................11

2.3 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................12

2.3.1 Turning on..............................................................................................................................12

2.3.2 Working in «MEASUREMENT» mode................................................................................13

2.3.3 Zeroing of the probe...............................................................................................................14

2.3.4 Working in «CALIBRATION» mode ...................................................................................15

2.3.5 Working in «ARCHIVE» mode.............................................................................................16

2.3.6 Working in «SETTINGS» mode............................................................................................16

2.3.7 Working in «MEMORY CARD» mode ................................................................................17

2.3.8 «INFORMATION» section ...................................................................................................18

2.3.9 Measurements ........................................................................................................................18

2.3.10 Measurements in «CONTROL» mode ................................................................................19

2.3.11 Measurements with averaging .............................................................................................19

2.3.12 Measurement of the depth of cavities and roughness..........................................................20

2.3.13 Measurement of the air temperature, humidity, and dew point...........................................21

2.4 Connection of the device to PC.....................................................................................................21

2.4.1 Software installation ..............................................................................................................21

2.4.2 Working with «AWP TP1M» software .................................................................................22

2.4.3 Data transfer to PC.................................................................................................................23

2.4.4 Data processing on PC...........................................................................................................24

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3 Maintenance of the device and its COMPONENTS............................................................................27

3.1 Safety precautions.........................................................................................................................27

3.2 Verification ...................................................................................................................................27

3.3 Warranty........................................................................................................................................27

3.3.1 Basic warranty........................................................................................................................27

3.3.2 Extended warranty .................................................................................................................27

3.3.3 Warranty for repaired or replaced parts.................................................................................28

3.3.4 Wearing parts.........................................................................................................................28

3.3.5 Owner obligations..................................................................................................................28

3.3.6 Warranty restrictions..............................................................................................................29

3.3.7 The cases uncovered by warranty..........................................................................................29

3.3.8 Guarantees and consumer law................................................................................................29

3.4 Maintenance of the device ............................................................................................................29

4 Running repairs....................................................................................................................................31

5 Storage .................................................................................................................................................31

6 Transportation......................................................................................................................................31

7 Disposal................................................................................................................................................31

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Warning!

Please read this instruction manual carefully before using Coating Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST

TP-2020.

The operation manual (hereinafter referred to as «OM») includes general information intended for

acquaintance with information related to the operation of the product – Coating Thickness Gauge

NOVOTEST TP-2020 (hereinafter referred to as the device or thickness gauge). The document contains

specifications, a description of construction and actions, as well as information necessary for the correct

use of the product. Before use, study this document, as the device is to be used by those familiar with

the principles of operation and the design of the device.

To use the testing device properly, the following conditions shall be observed:

−testing methods;

−conditions of testing that meet the testing methods;

−trained user who has read this operation manual.

The manufacturer keeps the right to make minor changes that do not impair the technical

characteristics of the product. These changes may not be mentioned in the text of this document.

The delivery set includes the operation manual and datasheet of the device.

This OM applies to all device models.

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1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE DEVICE AND ITS COMPONENTS

1.1 Application

The device is intended for measuring the thickness of coatings, parameters of the environment, and

measurement of the depth of cavities and surface roughness.

1.2 Specification

Coating Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST TP-2020 is a portable device with a shockproof body made

of ABS plastic enclosed in a silicon bumper, and a circuit board with electronic components and

batteries. The thickness gauge meets ISO 2808.

The device specifications are shown in the tab. 1.1.

Table 1.1 – Specifications of the device

The range of measured thickness (depending on the type of probe) 0 µm ... 60 mm

Dimensions, max, mm 122×76×37

Power from two NiMH batteries or AA batteries 1.2 V

Amperage, max, mA 100

Time of continuous operation, min, h 20

Weight of the electronic unit and battery, max, g 250

Weight of the probe, max, g 150

Operating temperature, °C -20 … +40

Air humidity, max 98 % at 35 °C

Parameters of test objects:

−surface roughness is not more than Rz 1 (without averaging);

−the minimum curvature radius is 0.3 - 50 mm depending on the used probe.

Body protection

The protection of the device from penetration of solid objects and water meets IP 54 under GOST

14254.

Mean time between failures

The average mean time between failures of the device without reliability index of probes is not less

than 6000 h.

Note – The average mean time between failures of probes is standardized with consideration of

roughness of the surface of the test object Rz = 1.0 µm.

Service life

The complete service life of the device is at least 10 years.

The average service life of probes is at least 2 years.

The criterion of the limiting state is the economic inexpediency of recovery of the device

components by repair.

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1.3 Standard delivery set

−Processing unit ........................................................................................................................1 pc.

−Probes:

−F-0.3.......................................................................................................................... By order

−F-0.5.......................................................................................................................... By order

−F-2............................................................................................................................. By order

−F-5............................................................................................................................. By order

−NF-2 .......................................................................................................................... By order

−M-12.......................................................................................................................... By order

−M-30.......................................................................................................................... By order

−M-60.......................................................................................................................... By order

−DSH........................................................................................................................... By order

−ST.............................................................................................................................. By order

−STMD........................................................................................................................ By order

−Battery................................................................................................................................... 2 pcs.

−Silicone bumper.......................................................................................................................1 pc.

−Charger....................................................................................................................................1 pc.

−Case.........................................................................................................................................1 pc.

−Operation manual....................................................................................................................1 pc.

* The delivery set can be extended with additional equipment or details at the request of the

customer. The exact information on the delivery set is indicated in the passport of the device.

1.4 Application of probes

Fig. 1.1 show the probes of different types.

F-0.3

F-0.5

F-2

F-5

NF-2

M-

M-30

M-60

DSH

STMD

Figure 1.1 – Probes

F probe

The probe is intended to measure the thickness of dielectric and electrically conductive non-

ferromagnetic and galvanic coatings on electrically conductive ferromagnetic substrates.

NF probe

The probe is intended to measure the thickness of dielectric coatings and electrically conductive

non-ferromagnetic coatings on electrically conductive non-ferromagnetic substrates.

M probe

The probe is intended to measure the thickness of thick dielectric coatings (bitumen, resin, etc.) on

ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic substrates.

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ST probe

The probe is intended to measure the temperature of metal surfaces.

STMD probe

The probe is intended to measure the air temperature, air humidity, and dew point.

DSH probe

DSH probe is intended to measure the depth of cavities and evaluation of the surface roughness.

The metrological parameters of probes are shown in the tab. 1.2.

Table 1.2 – Metrological characteristics of probes

Type Measurement range Measurement error Application

F-0.3 0-300 µm ±(0.03h+0.001) mm Testing of paint, varnish and

galvanic coatings

F-0.5 0-500 µm ±(0.03h+0.001) mm

Testing of paint, varnish and

galvanic coatings

F-2 0-2000 µm ±(0.03h+0.002) mm

Testing of paint and varnish

coatings

F-5 0-5000 µm ±(0.03h+0.002) mm Testing of paint, varnish and

mastic coatings

M12 0-12000 µm ±(0.03h+0.01) mm Testing of mastic coatings

M30 0-30000 µm ±(0.03h+0.02) mm Testing of mastic coatings

M60 0-60000 µm ±(0.03h+0.03) mm Testing of mastic coatings

NF-2 0-2000 µm ±(0.03h+0.002) mm Testing of anodic oxide films

and paint coatings

ST -40…+80 °C ± 1 °C

Testing of the surface

temperature

STMD -40…+80 °C

humidity: 0-100 %

dew point: -15…+40 °C

± 1 °C

± 5 %

± 2 °C

Testing of temperature, air

humidity, and dew point

DSH 2-300 µm ±(0.03h+0.002) mm Testing of surface roughness

after sandblasting and shot

blasting

where h – nominal value of the coating thickness or the depth of a cavity, mm.

Note – The operating temperature range of the electronic unit of the coating thickness gauge differs

from the temperature range of the ST and STMD probe and it is -20…+40 °C. The measurement of the

air temperature, humidity, and dew point in conditions exceeding the permissible range of the electronic

unit is allowed only if a probe is used in these conditions.

1.5 Composition

Coating Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST TP-2020 is a portable device with a graphic display and

keyboard with connected probes. The external view of the device is shown on fig. 1.2.

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7 8

5 6

1 – silicone bumper; 2 – graphic display; 3 – keyboard; 4 – processing unit; 5 – battery compartment;

6 – serial number of the device;7 – socket for probes; 8 – battery compartment cover; 9 – connection

cable; 10 – probe.

Figure 1.2 – Coating Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST TP-2020

The device consists of the processing unit (4) and probe (10) connected via socket (7). The socket

for probes (7) is located on the top part of the body. The keyboard (3) is located on the front panel, as

well as the graphic display (2). The battery compartment (5) is located in the back lower part of the

device, and the batteries themselves.

The keyboard buttons and their functions

– turning on and off / left functional button;

– right functional button;

– navigation up in the device menu/selection of the measuring unit;

– navigation down in the device menu/selection of dimensions of the measuring unit;

– selection of operating mode;

– the probe zeroing.

1.6 Design and functioning

The device functioning depends on the probe used.

When the parametric probe is used (NF, M, DSH), the functioning is based on the measurement of

the generator that includes the coil of eddy current parametric probe. The generation frequency depends

on the coating thickness. The measured frequency is converted into the thickness value and shown on

the graphic display.

When the induction probe is used (F), the current impulse is generated in the primary coil of the

probe by the command from the controller. The electromotive force (EMF) is generated on the secondary

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coil. The generated EMF (the function of thickness) goes to the controller and is converted into the

thickness value. The coating thickness shows on the display.

Measurement accuracy

The measurement accuracy depends on the right consideration of the physical properties of the test

object and its homogeneity, temperature, roughness, surface geometry, and other parameters. The error

is specified for each probe in the tab. 1.2.

Operating mode

The device has a specific operating mode for each probe, and two modes common for all probes:

single measurement, and measurement with averaging.

1.7 Measuring units, tools, and accessories

The performance of the device is assessed by checking the modes of its operation and checking the

possibility of measuring the thickness by the thickness blocks (reference blocks). The discrepancy

between the readings of the device should not exceed the permissible error (tab. 1.2). If a permissible

error is exceeded, the device should be calibrated under c. 2.3.8.

The adjustment and setting of the device in case of malfunction shall be performed by the

manufacturer.

1.8 Marking and sealing

The device has the sealing established by the manufacturer.

The symbol of the device with the trademark of the manufacturer is applied to the front panel of the

device. The serial number is printed on the back panel.

1.9 Packaging

The electronic unit and the probe are delivered in a package (case), excluding their damage during

transportation.

To avoid mechanical damage to the cable and connectors of the device, disconnect the probe from

the device before placing it in the packaging container.

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2 INTENDED USE

2.1 Operational limitations

The device should be operated under the influence of factors and taking into account the parameters

of the test object under the specified technical characteristics, and the device must be used within its

specification.

The device shall be operated only by a qualified user familiar with the operation manual.

After transporting the device to the place of operation at a negative ambient temperature and placing

it into a room with a positive temperature, keep the device in its packaging for at least 6 hours to avoid

failure due to the moisture buildup.

2.2 Preparation for use

2.2.1 Visual inspection

Inspect the device visually and make sure that there is no mechanical damage to the processing unit

(4), probe (10), connector (7), and connecting cable (9).

2.2.2 Battery installation

Place a battery into the battery compartment (5) after pushing and pulling down the cover of the

battery compartment until detaches. The power element or batteries should be placed in line with the

polarity indicated on the device. Close the battery compartment cover until it snaps into place.

2.2.3 Probe connection

Connect the used probe (10) by plugging the connection cable (9) into the probe socket (7) on the

processing unit (4) so that the red dots on the plug and socket are aligned (fig. 2.1).

Figure 2.1 – The probe connection

Note – The probe can be connected and disconnected from the electronic unit only with the device

powered off.

Warning!

To prevent damage to connectors and cables, follow the instructions for handling those connectors

below!

The connectors used in the device (fig. 2.2) consist of two parts: socket and plug (pin) of the cable.

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