PCE Instruments PCE-SFS 10 User manual

Gauss Meter PCE-SFS 10

User Manual

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Last change: 29 December 2021

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 © PCE Instruments 
 
 
Contents 
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1 
2Specifications........................................................................................2 
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2 
4Device description ................................................................................ 3 
4.1 Display description........................................................................................................... 6 
5Battery information...............................................................................6 
6Switching on and off.............................................................................7 
7Backlight................................................................................................ 7 
8Making a measurement ........................................................................ 7 
9Zeroing................................................................................................... 7 
10 Warranty.................................................................................................8 
11 Disposal ................................................................................................. 8 
 
 
 

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 inthis 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

Electromagnetic field

Measurement range

±60 kV DC

Resolution

±20 kV DC: 0.01 kV DC

-60 ... -20 kV DC / +20 ... +60 kV DC:

0.1 kV DC

Accuracy

±5 % of reading

Temperature

Measurement range

-40 ... 123.8 °C

Resolution

0.1 °C

Accuracy

±1.5 °C

Humidity

Measurement range

0 ... 100 % RH

Resolution

0.1 % RH

Accuracy

±4.5 % RH

Further specifications

Response time

<100 ms

Audible alarm

when the meter is switched on, 5 seconds

before automatic power off,

when measurement range is exceeded

Automatic power off

after 5 minutes

Power supply

9 V block battery

Operating time

>20 hours

Operating conditions

0 ... 40 °C, 0 ... 60 % RH, non-condensing

Dimensions

123 x 70.4 x 21.5 mm

Weight

147 g

3 Delivery scope

1 x gauss meter PCE-SFS 10

1 x earthing cable

1 x carrying bag

1 x 9 V block battery

1 x user manual

4 Device description

No.

Description

Housing

Display

On and off switch

"HOLD" key to freeze the display

"ECO" key for switching the backlight on and off

Status display

No.

Description

Temperature and humidity sensor

Service interface

No.

Description

Alignment laser

Radiation sensor

No.

Description

"Zero" key for setting the zero point

Earth connection

No.

Description

Nameplate

Battery compartment

4.1 Display description

No.

Description

Polarity of the magnetic field

Temperature display

Humidity display

Measured value

Battery status display

"HOLD" - display is frozen

5 Battery information

The battery lifeis a maximum of 20hours. The battery status is continuously shown onthe display.

Battery status display

Meaning

Battery is fully charged.

Battery is partially discharged.

Battery almost discharged. The battery should be replaced

promptly.

Battery is discharged. The battery must be replaced for further

use.

To replace the battery, first switch off the meter and remove the earthing cable from the meter.

Then open the battery compartment and replace the battery with a new 9 V block battery. Then

close the battery compartment. The measurement can be resumed.

6 Switching on and off

To switch the meter on and off, press the on/off switch. The measurement is made after a few

seconds. To switch the meter off again, press the on/off switch again.

7 Backlight

When the meter is switched on, the backlight is activated. To switch off the backlight, press and

hold the "ECO" key for two seconds. To switch the backlight back on, press and hold the "ECO"

key again for two seconds.

8 Making a measurement

To make a measurement, first connect the earthing cable to the meter and to an earthed

conductor. Then switch on the meter. The measurement will start after a short time. Point the

measuring device at the object to be measured. You have reached the correct distance as soon

as the lasers cross. Now you can read the measured value.

9 Zeroing

To zero the meter, first ground it with the earthing cable. Then switch on the meter and wait until

the reading has stabilised. Then press the zero key to set the displayed reading to zero.

NOTE:

Make sure that there is no static charge on the sensor side. This can influence zeroing.

10 Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:

https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

11 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.

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