4
Getting started
4.1
Power supply
To switch on the device, you need to press and hold the "Select" key. In case the coating
thickness tester does not react, check if the batteries have been inserted correctly or if they are
flat.
If the symbol is shown, the batteries need to be replaced immediately.
Please note that the instrument may make faulty measurements if the battery voltage is too low.
ATTENTION: When switching on the instrument, make sure that there are no metallic objects
within a distance of 10 cm. A zero calibration is recommended when switching on the coating
thickness tester.
4.2
Replace the battery
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Switch off the device
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Open the tightening screw
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Open battery lid
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Remove the old batteries
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Insert the new batteries
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Close the battery compartment cover
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Close the tightening screw again
Attention: Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly (correct polarity).
5
Operation
Press the „Power" key to switch on the device. The instrument will then enter measurement
mode. Hit the "Select" key to enter the menu.
5.1
Measurement
5.1.1
Choosing the working mode
Working mode: there are 31 working modes for this instrument. The data that are measured in
Group0 will not be saved.
In the other 30 working modes, the measurement data can be saved to a ring buffer.
Press the "Select" key to enter the menu.
1.
After that, the submenu "working mode" is already highlighted.
2.
Press the "Select" key to enter the submenu.
3.
Use the "Up" and "Down" keys to choose the working mode.
4.
Press the "Select" key to open the selected working mode.
5.
Press the "Back" key.
6.
5.1.2
Choosing the measurement mode (sensor)
The sensor is able to measure in three measurement modes.
AUTO: When in automatic measurement mode, the sensor chooses the measurement mode by
itself. If it is placed on steel (magnetic surface), it works according to the magnetic induction
principle. If it is placed on non-ferrous metals, it works according to the Eddy-current principle.
Fe: The sensor works according to the magnetic induction principle.
No-Fe: The sensor works according to the Eddy-current principle.
Press the "Select" key.
1.
Press the "Up" or "Down" key to choose the working mode.
2.
Press the "Selection" key to open the selected working mode.
3.
Press the "Back" key.
4.
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