Elcometer 345 Manual

Elcometer 345Coating Thickness Gauge Operating Instructions English R English Equipment described in these instructions is covered by the following Patents: FNF UK Patent No: GB2306009B and FNF US Patent No: 5886522 Simple Statistics Patent Applications: UK No. 9903992.7, GmbH No. 19945836.7 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 radiofrequency 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. and are registered trademarks of Elcometer Limited. All other trademarks acknowledged. © Copyright Elcometer Limited. 2009. All rights reserved. No part of this Document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored (in a retrieval 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-0431 Issue 03 Text with Cover No. 20607 R CONTENTS Section 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Page 5 6 6 6 About your gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gauge features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What the box contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1 Fitting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 Low battery voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.3 Fitting the Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.4 Connecting the Separate Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.5 Switching the gauge on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.7 Changing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.8 Key-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.9 Backlight Operation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.10 Simple Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.11 Delete Last Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 4 Quick Operation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Taking a measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 10 Error Codes . . . . . . . . .5 6 6. . . . . . . . . . .1 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Calibration Adjustment . 32 14 Related equipment . . Clearing Statistical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4 . . To Recall The Factory Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Example of Statistical User List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 6. .2 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displaying Statistical Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Correction Value Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7 8 9 Calibration adjustment . . . Statistical summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calibration Adjustment for Smooth Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R 5 5. . . . . . . . . . . Calibration Adjustment Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 12 Probes . . . . . . . . . . . 27 11 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 21 22 23 24 Data Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 13 Spares and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting The User List For Statistical Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . com 1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE The Elcometer 345 Coating Thickness Gauge is a hand-held coating thickness gauge for fast and accurate measurement of the thickness of coatings on metal substrates. from development through application to post application inspection. The gauge can be switched to display metric (µm/mm) or imperial (mils) units of measurement. With the purchase of this gauge you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. Welcome to Elcometer. The gauge is available either with a built-in integral probe or with a separate probe. Elcometer are world leaders in the design.R Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 345 Coating Thickness Gauge. however you can adjust the calibration using the set of calibration foils supplied with the gauge. The Elcometer 345 Coating Thickness Gauge is powered by internal dry cell batteries.elcometer. The Elcometer 345 Coating Thickness Gauge is a world beating product. Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection. Elcometer 345 with Separate Probe Elcometer 345 with Integral Probe R R 5 . For more information visit our website: www. manufacture and supply of inspection equipment for coatings and concrete. Your gauge was calibrated at the factory. 1. ISO 1461. ASTM B 499.2 STANDARDS The Elcometer 345 can be used in accordance with the following National and International Standards. PSPCa. IMO MSC. BS 5411 (11). ISO 2808-12. International Marine Organisation. DIN 50981. Performance Standard for Protective Coatings. ISO 19840. SSPCPA2 (2004). ASTM D 1186-B. should be measured and recorded.244(83). the thickness coating.3 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS • • • • • Elcometer 345 Coating Thickness Gauge with batteries fitted Set of calibration foils Neck harness Carrying case Operating instructions a. BS 3900 (C5). ISO 2063. IMO MCS. Your Elcometer 345 can be used for this. For IMO.1 GAUGE FEATURES • • • • • User adjustable calibration Switchable between metric and imperial units Bleep (when valid reading taken) Infrared data output (to mini-printer) Simple Statistics 0 R IR 1. NF T30-124. IS0 2808-7C.R 1. 6 . ASTM G 12.215 (82/84). R The Elcometer 345 Coating Thickness Gauge is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance. To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 345 Coating Thickness Gauge please take some time to read these Operating Instructions. 7 . Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have any questions. remove the paper strip from the battery compartment. To fit or replace batteries: 1. Switch off the gauge. Place batteries in the battery clips ensuring correct polarity. 4. 3. 8 . 2 x LR03 (AAA) alkaline batteries are supplied with the gauge. 2. 2. the batteries must be replaced. Note: Remove the batteries from the gauge if it is to remain unused for a long period of time. The gauge will still function but new batteries are recommended. Replace battery compartment cover. This will prevent damage to the gauge in the event of malfunction of the batteries. Lift off battery compartment cover at rear of gauge. 2. the gauge will beep three times and then switch off. When the batteries are exhausted.1 FITTING BATTERIES The Elcometer 345 may be used with dry cell batteries or rechargeable batteries.2 LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE When the battery voltage is low the battery symbol illuminates on the display.R 2 GETTING STARTED Note: Before you use your gauge for the first time. When the battery symbol flashes and the gauge beeps every ten seconds. 2. 9 .do not twist. pull on the outer knurled sleeve of the plug .R 2. • • Do not operate the Elcometer 345 without a probe connected. Line up the 2 red marks when inserting the plug.3 FITTING THE HARNESS Your gauge is supplied with a neck harness which should be threaded through the bracket on the side of the gauge as shown.4 CONNECTING THE SEPARATE PROBE The Elcometer 345 separate probe gauge has a 4-pin socket at the base of the gauge. Do not remove the probe while the instrument is switched on. To disconnect a probe. This will release the lock that prevents the plug from being pulled out of the socket accidentally. To switch off. The symbol on the display will start to flash. press .8 KEY-LOCK The gauge is fitted with a ‘Key-Lock’ feature. press and hold The gauge will switch off automatically after one minute of inactivity. which is a form of password.5 SWITCHING THE GAUGE ON/OFF To switch on. to prevent accidental operation of calibration adjustment .see “Calibration adjustment” on page 16. Press units will change. To change units again. a number of symbols can appear on the display: 2.7 CHANGING UNITS To change the units of measurement displayed on the screen (µm/mm or mils): With the gauge switched on.R 2. . In addition. The 10 . Gauges with an integral probe will switch on automatically by placing the probe against a hard surface. press . repeat these steps. 2. until OFF is displayed.6 DISPLAY The display will show the measurement value. 2. dEL will change to OFF. To delete the last reading from the statistical calculations when the statistics feature is switched on. press and release . Your gauge can display statistical summary information in a preset sequence. Switch on and try again.9 BACKLIGHT OPERATION: Elcometer 345 gauges have a backlit display. Releasing will switch the gauge off and the last reading will not be deleted . The user can select any value in any sequence from the list of five values. Note: If is held for longer than 4 seconds.11 DELETE LAST READING This operation will only delete the last reading taken. The backlight is designed for low light operations and can be turned on and off via the keypad. press and hold for more than 2 seconds but less than 4 seconds. To toggle the backlight on/off.R 2. The display will show dEL. Previous readings can not be deleted individually. Turning the backlight off will save battery power. 11 . The will stop flashing and the backlight will be toggled on or off. 2.10 SIMPLE STATISTICS This feature is normally switched off when the gauge is dispatched from the factory. 2. The symbol will flash on the display. When switched on. Release to delete the last reading.see “Switching the gauge on/off” on page 10. plus an OFF option .see “Statistical summary” on page 21. Press and release once more. the backlight comes on when a reading is taken and remains on for 3 seconds. 12 .R 3 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE separate gauges Switch on or 0 R Switch off Metric <=> English 4 seconds >>>> >>>> >>>> on bare metal 0 R µm or mm <=> mil Calibration adjustment for Smooth Substrates on foil >>>> 4 seconds >4 seconds >>>> 0 R >>>> or >>>> adjust to foil to set. then press to set. Repeat for all statistics wanted. Press View Statistics To Clear Statistical Data etc. to retain 13 .R on thin foil >4 seconds >>>> Calibration adjustment for Rough and Special Substrates >>>> >>>> 0 R >>>> or adjust to foil on thick foil >4 seconds >>>> to set >>>> >>>> 0 R >>>> or adjust to foil >>>> Set User List for Statistical Values >>>> to set. to view each statistic >>>> >>>> >>>> to clear. >>>> >>>> to accept. >>>> >>>> keep pressing until first statistic wanted appears. R To Turn >>>> >>>> Statistical Data ‘Off’ >>>> >>>> Stats off Print Data Output Align IR’s >>>> >>>> >>>> until >>>> to continue measurements on bare metal To Reset Factory Calibration 0 R >>>> to adjust to 10 µm (0.5 mil) [or 100 µm (4. >>>> >>>> to clear 1 Err and reset factory 14 .0 mil) for scales F2 and F3] >>>> calibration. c. 1. Hold the gauge with the probe pressed firmlyb against the surface you are measuring. If required. usually because the coating is much too thick for the range of the gauge.R 4 TAKING A MEASUREMENT Before starting to take measurements it is good practice to check the performance of the gauge using the calibration adjustment procedure .see “Calibration adjustment” on page 16. or the gauge is out of calibration. If the display does not blink then the gauge has not recognised that the probe is on the surface. If the following display appears F R Integral probe 0 R Separate probe the value is just greater than the range of the gauge. this reading can be adjusted for the conditions of the measurement . The display will blinkc and then display the coating thickness. 15 . 2. The reading may be inaccurate if the probe is not held flat against the surface.see “Calibration adjustment” on page 16. b. 1 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT ERROR If an error message 1 Err is displayed during adjustment it indicates that the adjustment has not taken place correctly. or at least checked to ensure that the calibration adjustment is correct for the conditions of use. Calibration adjustment should be carried out with the appropriate probe. Press to cancel the error message. incorrect values or units. 16 . See “To Recall The Factory Calibration” on page 20 for instructions on how to restore this calibration. This will automatically restore the gauge to the factory calibration setting. See “To Recall The Factory Calibration” on page 20 for a method to deliberately reset the factory calibration setting. When the gauge is shipped from the factory it comes with a preset calibration. the same curvature and similar surface finish as that of the item to be measured. It is best to use an uncoated item that is similar to the coated item to be tested.R 5 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT The Elcometer 345 should be adjusted before use. Check and repeat the adjustment procedure. etc. on the same type of metal. 5. This may be due to incorrect substrate. When close to the correct reading. flat surfaces. 2. After 4 seconds C appears in the left-hand side of the display and the value will start to change.R 5. 17 0 R . Note: If the probe is left on the bare substrate or moved quickly to the calibration foil the display will show a sequence of three ‘rising’ ‘-’ symbols and sound a series of bleeps as a warning. Lift the probe from the surface. Press and hold for 4 seconds to set the display to zero. the display will show one of the statistical values (“Statistical summary” on page 21). When the value in the display is correct. wait for a reading to be displayed. The bleeper will sound to indicate that the calibration routine has been started. press to accept the new calibration or wait 7 seconds for the gauge to accept the calibration automatically. The bleeper will sound to indicate acceptance of the new calibration. 5.2 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT FOR SMOOTH SURFACES Use this calibration adjustment procedure for measurements on smooth. The probe must be lifted into free air before taking a measurement on the calibration foil. The display will blink then re-display the reading. The bleeper will sound to indicate the instruction has been accepted. Note: The key-lock feature requires the keys used to access these routines to be pressed for 4 seconds before any response is made. Press or for more than 4 seconds to adjust the display to the calibration foil value. This is to prevent accidental operation. 4. 3. a few quick presses of or will step to the correct reading. Place the calibration foil closest to the thickness to be measured on the bare metal surface and take a reading. 1. If the statistics feature is switched on. Place the probe on the bare metal. one below the thickness to be measured (the thin foil) and one above (the thick foil). 18 . Confirm that the gauge reads correctly at zero and at the calibration foil value.R 6. Note: In this routine if. The display will show CLO (= Calibrate Low) and the rough surface icon will flash at the rate of once per second. To re-adjust the gauge. Switch the gauge on and press .3 SPECIAL CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT Use this calibration adjustment procedure for measurements on rough surfaces. special steel alloys. 1.see “Spares and accessories” on page 32. certified coated standards are available . Repeated measurements can now be taken on this foil and the display will show the accumulated average of these readings. 5. the symbol in the display will flash.012"). Press and release to begin the special calibration sequence.2. the gauge will move from low calibration CLO to high calibration CH1 or from high calibration to measurement mode. 7 seconds elapses without pressing a key or taking a reading. Place the chosen thin calibration foil onto the bare metal surface. etc. 3. such as would occur on a rough surface or profile. 2. thin substrates below 300 µm (0. after the key-lock feature is operated. small diameters.e. Averaging a number of readings will give a more stable value and it is this average that should be adjusted for calibration. Two calibration foils are required. If required the calibration adjustment can be repeated to ensure its accuracy. This is useful when there is significant variation from one reading to the next. repeat all the steps in Section 5. i. the gauge will automatically continue to the next step. Note: As well as calibration foils. R 4. 19 . 8. Press and hold or for more than 4 seconds to adjust this average to the foil value. to accept the low calibration or wait 7 seconds to accept the calibration automatically. 7. An intermediate foil thickness can also be used to confirm the performance over the calibrated range. even when the gauge is switched off. on the display indicates the special calibration on switch on. 5. Press or for more than 5 seconds to adjust this average to the foil value. Press to accept the calibration or wait 7 seconds for the gauge to accept the calibration automatically. Confirm that the average gauge reading on each calibration foil is correct. The calibration values are stored in the gauge until new values are entered. The display will blink and then re-display the reading. Press and hold 5. The bleeper will sound 3 times to indicate that this routine is complete. repeat the procedure. To re-calibrate. The display will now show CH1 (= Calibrate High). 6.4 THE CORRECTION VALUE METHOD The smooth surface adjustment method (see “Calibration Adjustment for Smooth Surfaces” on page 17) can be used for blast cleaned surfaces if a correction value is applied to each reading taken on the roughened surface. 9. will stop flashing and will remain visible on the display. Place the chosen high calibration foil on the bare metal surface and take a number of readings until a stable average is displayed. Re-calibrating using the smooth surface calibration method (see “Calibration Adjustment for Smooth Surfaces” on page 17) to set zero will remove from the display. 0 mil) is subtracted from each reading. the Surface Roughness Comparator Elcometer 125.5 TO RECALL THE FACTORY CALIBRATION Set zero in the normal way. readings on a blast cleaned or otherwise roughened surface will be high and the correction value must be subtracted from the reading to obtain the thickness of the coating. 5. The factory setting will be recalled automatically when is pressed to clear the error message.5 mil). The correction value is determined according to the roughness of the surface per ISO 8501. 20 . For further details see EN19840 'Paints and Varnishes .R When coating thickness gauges are adjusted on a smooth surface.Measurement and acceptance criteria of the dry film thickness”.Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems . If the roughness of the surface under the coating is unknown a default correction value of 25 µm (1. This will cause the gauge to display 1 Err. Then take a reading on the same bare substrate and adjust the gauge to read 10 µm (0. The menu from which the list is created is as follows: • • • • • • Number of Readings taken Mean value of these Readings Standard deviation of these Readings Highest Reading taken Lowest Reading OFF (Switches the statistics off. If the key is held for more than 5 seconds the calibration routine is activated.R 6 STATISTICAL SUMMARY 6. press and release or .1 STATISTICS The statistics display on the Elcometer 345 shows a preset combination of the five statistical functions which may be shown on the display in any user defined order by pressing one key.see “Setting The User List For Statistical Values” on page 23. The feature is switched off by selecting OFF.2 DISPLAYING STATISTICAL VALUES • To display a statistical value from the normal measurement mode. This will display for 3 seconds either (+) the first statistical value in the user list or (-) the last statistical value in the user list. If or is released within 4 seconds the gauge will display the value for a further 3 seconds during which time or can be pressed again.) 6. The feature is switched on by selecting at least one statistical value to be displayed . • 21 . If is pressed the gauge displays the previous statistical value on the user list for a minimum of 3 seconds. Note: 4 Err is displayed when the memory for statistical values is full. or must be pressed while the current value is on the STATISTICAL SYMBOLS = Number of readings = Mean (Average) = Standard Deviation H = Highest reading L = Lowest reading 6. Press to clear statistics memory or press >>>> >>>> .3 CLEARING STATISTICAL DATA. • • To display the rest of the list of values display. The to exit without clearing the statistics memory.R If is pressed the gauge displays the next statistical value on the user list for a minimum of 3 seconds. To exit the list press . 22 . • • To clear the statistical data when starting a new set of data press display will show CLs to indicate “Clear Statistics?”. This returns the gauge to normal measurement mode. The display will show CLS to indicate 'Clear Press to enter the menu for setting the user list of statistical values.4 SETTING THE USER LIST FOR STATISTICAL VALUES • • To create a user list press Statistics?' >>>> >>>> . The gauge displays the symbol of the first Statistics item on the statistics menu with its numerical position in the user list shown in the top left of the display.R 6. (To exit from the setting menu and retain the current user list press .) DISPLAY SYMBOLS F = Number of readings = Average (Mean) = Standard Deviation = Highest reading F F F F F Lo Of f = Lowest reading = Turn statistics off 23 . If the numeric display is blank then the statistic is not selected in the current user list. Press to add the statistic value to the list. Lowest. The statistics are now set in this order. Repeat presses of will scroll round the menu. To view the next statistical value on the user list press . . press is displayed. Press to exit menu or exit automatically when all 5 items have been entered.R • To enter the statistical value displayed at the next available position on the list press . press 3F 4F . press is displayed. will switch the statistics feature off. in that order: Press >>>> >>>> Display will show CLS.5 EXAMPLE OF STATISTICAL USER LIST To set statistics for Average. press to accept to accept to accept to accept 2F Lo is displayed. If this is the first entry then the current user list is deleted and replaced with a new user list and it appears in the top left of the display. Keep pressing Keep pressing Keep pressing Keep pressing Press 24 until until until until 1F is displayed. This action also serves to switch the statistics feature on. Highest and Number of readings. • Selecting OFF and pressing 6. This operates with the Infrared Portable Printer see “Spares and accessories” on page 32 for sales part number.R 7 DATA OUTPUT Your gauge is fitted with an infrared data output feature. The display will show PrF. Ensure the Elcometer 345 is within 500 mm of the printer. and that the Elcometer 345 IR LED is aligned with the IR detector on the printer. >>>> . press To print these values press Press >>>> >>>> again. to return the gauge to measurement mode. PRINTING To print the statistical values. 25 . R 8 STORAGE This gauge incorporates a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). If looked after. Alternatively visit the Elcometer website. Replacement of integral probes must be carried out by Elcometer. always set the probe down so that it is perpendicular to the panel surface. Always store the gauge in its carrying pouch when it is not being used. 9 MAINTENANCE You own one of the finest hand-held coating thickness gauges in the world. Never drag the probe along the surface. For gauge checks and certification contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier. The warranty will be invalidated if the instrument has been opened. it will last a lifetime.com PROBES The probe will wear with repeated use. To extend probe life. Regular calibration checks are a requirement of quality management procedures e. This can happen if the gauge is left in a car parked in strong sunlight. as doing so will drastically reduce the life of the probe.elcometer. the gauge should be returned to your local Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer. The gauge does not contain any user-serviceable components. www. In the unlikely event of a fault. ISO 9000 and other standards. 26 . Details of Elcometer offices around the world are given on the outside cover of these Operating Instructions. Probe life depends on the number of measurements taken and the manner in which readings are taken.g. Separate probes can be fitted by the user. If the display is heated above 50°C (120°F) it may be damaged. or could indicate a gauge fault. Contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier.3) before further readings can be taken for statistical analysis. Gauge over-range reading. This is either due to a very high electrical noise environment. No readings taken for average calculation. Contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier. out of paper or printer or cable fault. Calibration factors are out of range.R 10 ERROR CODES Press to clear error codes. Statistics data must be cleared (see Section 6. Correct printer fault or press to cancel print function. Clear the error message and repeat the adjustment procedure. Memory hardware fault. Explanation Unable to obtain a stable reading. Statistics memory full. Gauge is not configured after repair.999 readings have been taken. Averaging error. more than 9. The printer is off line. Error code 0 Err 1 2 Err Err 3 Err 4 Err 5 Err 6 Err 7 Err 8 Err 9 Err 27 . beyond emc specification limits. Statistics overflow. 0.5 µm (0. Resolution. (4 oz). alkalined dry batteries or rechargeablee equivalents 28 . Character height: 10 mm (0.1 mil Below 1 mil.1 mil) whichever is the greater when calibrated close to the thickness to be measured.2" x 0.1 mil) whichever is the greater. ± 1% of the reading or ± 2. Dry Batteries): Measurement speed: Battery Type: 1 µm Below 20 µm. metric: Resolution. > 40 readings per minute.4") 0° to 50°C (32° to 120°F) C F 56 mm x 24 mm x 120 mm (2.5 µm (0. 0.01 mil Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3½ Digits.1 µm 0.75") 115 gms.95" x 4.R 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Range: Accuracy: 0 µm to 1500 µm (0 mil to 60 mil) ± 3% of the reading or ± 2. imperial: Display: Operating Temperature: Dimensions: Weight (incl. 2 x LR03 (AAA). 29 . Please consult your local environmental authority for information on disposal in your region. Rechargeable batteries can be used if they are charged outside the gauge.see section 5.3. Alkaline batteries must be disposed of carefully to avoid environmental contamination. Minimum Substrate Thickness: 300 µm (12 mil) unless special adjustment is made . d. e. Gauges will have reduced range when adjusted for thin substrates.R Battery Life: 30 to 40f hours continuous with alkaline dry batteries (15 000 to 20 000 readings at an average of 8 readings per minute). Do not dispose of any batteries in fire. Follow the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer when charging and disposing of rechargeable batteries. Battery life is reduced when using the back light. f. Battery life is reduced to approximately 25% of the dry battery life when using rechargeable batteries. onward are fitted with a new design of probes.R 12 PROBES Gauges with serial number TA---. The part numbers for replacements for separate probes are shown in Table 1 on page 31. Right Angle Probe Telescopic Probe 30 . 1 milc Resolution 1 µm Below 20 µm.1 µm 0.16") 4 mm (0. 0. F1 Minimum Minimum Convex Surface Concave Diameter Surface Radius 4 mm (0.8") Minimum Sample Diameter 4 mm (0.98") 25 mm (0. T3457286T3457650T3457651Current probe no.16") 4 mm (0.1 mil Below 1 mil.16") 4 mm (0.98") 30 mm (1. 0.5 µmc ±3% or ±0.R Table 1: Probe part numbers Scale F1 Range 0 .98") 25 mm (0.5 µm ±1% or ±2.98") 25 mm (0. Table 2: Probe capabilities Probe Type F1 Separate F1 Right Angle F1 Telescopic Integral a. T34515844 T34515845 T34515846 0 . c.1500 µm Accuracya ±3% or ±2. Whichever is the greater Separate probe versions only Whichever is the greater when calibrated close to the thickness to be measured.98") Headroom 85 mm (3.16") 25 mm (0.16") 4 mm (0. b.60 mil a. 31 .35") 25 mm (0.01 mil Replacement probe typesb F1 Standard F1 Right Angle F1 Telescopic Original probe no.16") 4 mm (0.16") 4 mm (0.16") Cal Foil Valuea 250 µm (10 mil) 250 µm (10 mil) 250 µm (10 mil) 250 µm (10 mil) This is the recommended maximum calibration foil value to achieve the specified accuracy under these measurement conditions.18") 122 mm (4.1 mil ±1% or ±0. 250. 175. 1020 0.5. 10. 25. 13. 40 T9904199F Individual calibration foils and customised sets are also available. 250. 2. 1. 1020 mils 1.3 TEST CERTIFICATES A certificate with results of a standard test on known calibration foil values over the full range of the probe.R 13 SPARES AND ACCESSORIES The following spare parts and optional accessories are available from your local Elcometer supplier or direct from Elcometer.2 CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES FOR CALIBRATION FOILS Certificates traceable to National Standards including UKAS and NIST are available on request. Consult your local Elcometer supplier. 500. 7. 32 . 125.1 CALIBRATION FOIL SETS Set of 8 foils 3 foils µm 25. 20. 10. Order using sales part number TEST-345. 50. 13. 13. 5. 40 Part number for set T9904199G 12. 5 INFRARED PORTABLE PRINTER Infrared Portable Printer: Thermal Printer Paper: 13.R 13.4 COATED THICKNESS STANDARDS INCLUDING CERTIFICATE Ferrous Standard (4 Values): 13.6 PROBE ADAPTORS T99913877 T99913878 T995111261 Jumbo Hand Grip: V Adaptor for pipes: T9997766T9997381- 33 . 7 HOLSTER Integral Probe Version: Separate Probe Version: 13.R 13.9 WRIST HARNESS Wrist harness: T9999516T3459515- T99913537 T99916063 34 .8 RAINCOAT Protective gauge covers (pack of 5): 13. your Elcometer supplier or visit the Elcometer website. www. Users of the Elcometer 345 may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: • • Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Elcometer 406L Statistical Mini-Glossmeter For further information contact Elcometer.R 14 RELATED EQUIPMENT Elcometer produces a wide range of coating thickness gauges and associated paint inspection equipment.com 35 .elcometer. 21 D Data output Delete Last Reading Display symbols 25 11 10 M Maintenance Measurement Metric units 26 15 10 36 . Jumbo Harness Fitting Wrist (spare part) Holster (belt) 33 9 34 34 Q Quick Operation Guide 12 I Imperial units Infrared printer 10 33 R Range Warning Reset 15 14 K Key-Lock 10 S Service Shims Ordering Spare parts Standards Coated thickness Statistics 26 32 32 6 33 11.R 15 INDEX B Backlight Batteries Fitting Life Low voltage Type Blast cleaned surfaces 11 8 29 8 28 19 E Error codes 27 O Outputting data 25 F Factory calibration Foils Ordering 20 32 P Print Data Output Printer Infrared Printing Probe Connecting Probes Adapters Wear of Protection for gauge 14 33 25 9 30 33 26 34 C Calibration adjustment 16 Error 16 for Rough and Special Substrates 13 Procedure 12 Rough surfaces 18 Small diameters 18 Smooth surfaces 17 Special steel alloys 18 Thin substrates 18 Calibration certificates 32 Coated thickness standards Spares 33 Contents of box 6 Correction value 19 G Gauge features 6 H Hand grip. R Clearing Displaying List of Turning off Storage Substrate thickness Minimum Switching on/off 13. for pipes 33 37 . 22 21 13. 23 14 26 29 10 T Technical specification Test certificates Thin substrates 28 32 18 U Units Changing 10 V V Adaptor.