Phynix Pocket-Surfix Series User manual
Instruction Manual
POCKET-SURFIX®
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Gauge description
IR interface
Cursor-up-key
Confirm key
Cursor-down-key
Ansch luss
Power key
Escape key
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Contents
About this manual 4
Meaning of keys 4
1. Gauge types and their applications 5
2. Preparing for measurement 7
3. Menu structure 7
4. Calibration (1st menu item) 8
4.1. Activating the works calibration 8
4.2. Zero setting (1-point calibration) 9
4.3. Foil calibration (2-point calibration) 9
4.4. Zero offset mode 10
4.4.1. Setting the zero offset value 11
4.4.2. Deleting the zero offset value 12
4.5. Deletion of calibration 12
4.6. Measurement 13
5. Statistics (2nd menu item) 14
5.1. Transfer of statistic values only 14
5.2. Transfer of readings and statistics 15
5.3. Display of statistics on the screen 16
5.4. Display of stored readings on the screen 16
5.5. Deletion of readings and statistics 17
5.6. Quick deletion of readings and statistics 17
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6. Limits (3rd menu item) 18
6.1. Setting of limit values 18
6.2. Deletion of limit values 19
7. Options (4th menu item) 19
7.1. Measuring unit µm/mils 20
7.2. Setting of measuring mode: Automatic FN identification,
Ferrous mode and Non-Ferrous mode 20
7.3. Selection of switch-off modes 21
7.4. Backlight 22
7.5. Beeper on/off 22
7.6. Statistics settings 23
7.7. Welcome screen on/off 23
7.8. Power supply 24
7.9. Selecting the language 25
8. Total-Reset to factory settings 25
9. Display of firmware version number and serial numbers of gauge and probe 26
10. Status information, error messages und malfunctions 26
11. Maintenance / Service 28
12. Technical Data 28
13. Scope of delivery 29
14. Display 30
15. Default settings 31
16. Protect the environment 31
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Introduction
The following operating manual is intended for coating thickness gauges of the Pocket-Surfix®series (with integrated
probe). The gauge conforms to the following standards for coating thickness measurement:
Magnetic method: DIN EN ISO 2808
DIN EN ISO 2178
ASTM B499
ISO 19840
Eddy current method: DIN EN ISO 2808
DIN EN ISO 2360
ASTM D7091
About this manual
The well-proven menu technique is applied to the use of this coating thickness gauge. This manual informs you step by
step about the correct operation of the gauge Pocket-Surfix®. If you follow these step-by-step instructions, it will only
take a few minutes before you are able to carry out the first measurements.
Meaning of keys
The operation of Pocket-Surfix®is carried out by means of the five buttons below the display.
Switching the gauge on and off.
The arrow keys (actually , for better distinguishing and ) have several functions.
Depending on the menu item you are currently at, by using these keys you will:
browse through the main menu and submenus
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set calibration values, limit values and zero offset value
browse through stored single readings.
Use this key to:
confirm the choice of a menu item, e.g. Statistics 2/4 and then reach the corresponding
submenu, e.g. Print out of statistics 1/6
close a setting action, e.g. µm unit, or confirm the calibration or limit value settings.
This key enables you to:
go back to the next higher menu level up to the start screen ––––
delete the last reading immediately after the measurement
delete readings and statistics quickly (see chapter 5.6)
abort a setting action, e.g. when setting calibration and limit values.
1. Gauge types and their applications
Depending on the delivery, you either have the standard instrument Pocket-Surfix®or the Pocket-Surfix®basic with
limited functionality.
The Pocket-Surfix®gauge has all the functions described in this manual. The Pocket-Surfix®basic gauge has a limited
number of functions; all statistics, limits, the zero offset and the backlight are missing.
Pocket-Surfix®is a coating thickness gauge for non-destructive coating thickness measurement according to the
magnetic induction principle and the eddy current principle.
The magnetic induction principle is used for all non-magnetic coatings, such as varnish, paint, enamel,
chromium, copper, zinc... coatings on steel and iron (F types)
The eddy current principle is used for all electrically insulating coatings, such as varnish, paint and anodising
coatings on non-ferrous metals, even on austenitic stainless steels (N types).
FN types are dual gauges for measurements on steel and non-ferrous metal (F = Ferrous und N = Non-Ferrous).
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The following gauges are available:
Model
Application
Range
Accuracy
(referred to PHYNIX standards)
1works calibration
21-point calibration
32-point calibration
Pocket-Surfix®FN
dual gauge for measurements on
steel/iron and on non-ferrous metals
0 … 1500 µm
13 µm or 3 % of reading;
whichever is greater
2(1 µm + 2 % of reading)
3(1 µm + 1 % of reading)
Pocket-Surfix®F
for measurements on steel/iron
Pocket-Surfix®N
for measurements on non-ferrous
metals
Pocket-Surfix®FN basic
dual gauge for measurements on
steel/iron and on non-ferrous metals;
reduced functionality
Pocket-Surfix®F basic
for measurements on steel/iron;
reduced functionality
Pocket-Surfix®N basic
for measurements on non-ferrous
metals;
reduced functionality
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2. Preparing for measurement
Power supply:
Pocket-Surfix®can be operated using 2 x round cell (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries or also 2 rechargeable batteries
(AAA) 1.2V. Please pay attention to chapter 7.8 “power supply”.
Empty batteries are indicated by a flashing battery icon. Please remove used batteries at once and dispose them in
an environmentally acceptable manner.
When inserting new batteries, please pay attention to the correct polarity. Wrongly inserted batteries may lead to a
destruction of the gauge.
In order to avoid any possible loss of data, please pay attention when exchanging batteries:
a) Always switch off the gauge by means of the button before exchanging batteries.
b) Exchange the batteries within 20 seconds.
After inserting the batteries and switching-on for the first time by means of the button, the display may show English
as proposed language: confirm with , or use the arrow keys to select another language and confirm with .
Normally the gauge works in the automatic switch-off mode. It switches off the gauge automatically 90 seconds after
the last measurement or operation. For permanent opertion mode see chapter 7.3.
3. Menu structure
There are 4 main menu items: Calibration, Statistics, Limits and Options. All other menu items or functions are
subordinate to these 4 menu items.
The operation is carried out by means of the two arrow keys and , the confirmation key and the escape key .
The steps to be carried out are displayed on the screen, e.g. “Place probe on foil standard“. After pressing the
confirmation is displayed, e.g. „Calibration has been set“.
You can find a diagram of the menu structure at the end of this manual. A single look at this structure is sufficient to
recognize the applicable menu items to select a desired function.
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4. Calibration (1st menu item)
This section informs you about the different calibration modes and the application cases that they are especially
suitable for. To meet the demands of coating thickness measurement tasks the accuracy of the gauge has to be
checked regularly by means of the calibration standards included in the scope of delivery.
With Pocket-Surfix®you can directly measure without any further user interaction. Readings, calibration values and
settings are stored consecutively in the memory, in case of Pocket-Surfix®FN either in the F memory or in the N memory.
The differentiation between F memory and N memory means also that e.g. setting of limit values has to be done in
both measuring modes, if desired. This working principle of Pocket-Surfix®enables very quick measurements; all
readings are within one single memory (FN type: two single memories).
Pocket-Surfix®is works calibrated. If the accuracy of the works calibration is not sufficient or if the measurement task
makes it necessary you can do some additional calibrations as described below.
A zero calibration on an uncoated specimem reduces measurement errors induced by surface geometry e.g. by
curved surface or near edges. Calibration data is preserved during power off. Pocket-Surfix®uses three different
calibration methods (see Technical Data chapter 12).
4.1. Activating the works calibration
This calibration mode is suitable for measurements on flat surfaces larger than 35 mm x 35 mm / 1.4” x 1.4”. A
calibration that has been carried out previously has to be deleted. You need neither calibration standards nor any
uncoated test objects.
Procedure:
1.
press this key; Calibration appears on the display.
2.
press this key; Zero setting appears on the display.
3.
press this key; Deletion of calibration appears on the display.
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