Elcometer 500 Manual de usuario

User Guide

Elcometer 500

Coating Thickness Gauge

(for concrete and other similar substrates)

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Section

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Gauge Overview

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Box Contents

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The Display

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Getting Started

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4.1

Ensuring Your Gauge has the Latest Firmware

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4.2

Fitting the Batteries

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4.3

Switching the Gauge On / Off

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4.4

Connecting a Probe

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4.5

Fitting / Replacing a Probe Tip

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4.6

Oiling the Sensor Plate

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Taking a Reading

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5.1

Before You Start

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5.2

Taking a Reading in Standard Mode

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5.3

Taking a Reading in Scan Mode - Model T

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Verifying the Gauge & Probe Performance

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Setting the Gauge Parameters

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7.1

Selecting Your Language

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7.2

Screen Settings

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7.3

Setting Up the Reading Display

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7.4

The Measurement Range

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7.5

Measurement Substrates

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7.6

Selecting the Measurement Units

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7.7

Selecting the Measurement Resolution

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Setting Limits - Model T

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8.1

Creating Limits for Individual Readings

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8.2

Creating Limits for a New Batch

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8.3

Selecting Saved Limits

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8.4

Renaming Limits

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8.5

Amending Limits

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Calibration Methods

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Calibrating Your Gauge

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10.1

Before You Start

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10.2

Using 1 Point Calibration

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10.3

Using Velocity Entry

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10.4

Saving the Coating Calibration

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10.5

Using Coating Material Calibration

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10.6

Using Factory Calibration

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10.7

Testing & Validating the Gauge Calibration

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10.8

Locking the Calibration - Model T

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CONTENTS

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For the avoidance of doubt, please refer to the original English language version.

Material Safety Data Sheets for the ultrasonic couplant and probe tip oil supplied by Elcometer, are available to

download via our website:

Elcometer Ultrasonic Couplant Material Safety Data Sheet:

www.elcometer.com/images/stories/MSDS/Elcometer_Ultrasonic_Couplant_Blue.pdf

Elcometer Ultrasonic Couplant (High Temperature) Material Safety Data Sheet:

www.elcometer.com/images/stories/MSDS/elcometer_ultrasonic_couplant_hi_temp.pdf

Elcometer Probe Tip Oil Material Safety Data Sheet:

www.elcometer.com/images/stories/MSDS/Elcometer_Probe_Tip_Oil.pdf

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.

CONTENTS (continued)

Section

Page

Using the Coating Calibration Mould

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Zeroing the Probe

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12.1

Before You Start

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12.2

To Zero the Probe

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PIN Lock - Model T

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Batching - Model T

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Reviewing Batch Data - Model T

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15.1

Batch Statistics

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15.2

Batch Readings

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15.3

Batch Graph

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Menu Structure - Model B

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Menu Structure - Model T

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Downloading Data

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18.1

Using ElcoMaster on a PC

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18.2

Using ElcoMaster Mobile Apps - Model T

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Upgrading Your Gauge

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Spares & Accessories

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20.1

Probes

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20.2

Ultrasonic Couplant

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20.3

Elcometer 500 Coating Calibration Mould (CCM)

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Warranty Statement

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Technical Specification

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Legal Notices & Regulatory Information

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1 GAUGE OVERVIEW

1 USB Data Output Socket (below cover)

2 LED Indicators - Red (left), Green (right)

3 LCD Display

4 Softkeys

5 On/Off Key

6 Probe Socket

7 Probe Plug

8 Probe

9 Probe Tip Collar

10 Replaceable Probe Tip

11 Wrist Strap Connection

12 Battery Compartment (¼ turn open/close)

2 BOX CONTENTS



Elcometer 500 Coating

Thickness Gauge



Probe Tip Oil; 4ml (0.14fl oz Bottle)



Ultrasonic Couplant;

120ml (4fl oz Bottle)



AA Batteries; x2



Protective Case



Transit Case (Model T only)



Wrist Harness



Screen Protector; x3



ElcoMaster Software (Model T only)



USB Cable (Model T only)



Test Certificate

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User Guide

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Note: The Elcometer 500 is supplied as a gauge only

without probe - probes must be ordered

separately, see Section 20.1 ‘Probes’ on

page en-31.

3 THE DISPLAY

Model

Power: Batteries - including battery life indicator

B, T

Bluetooth On - Grey: not connected; Orange: connected

Limits On (with Limit Index Number) - Red: limit exceeded

Probe Type Connected - C1 or C2

B, T

Calibration Method

B, T

Calibration: Sound-Velocity

B, T

Measurement Units - µm, mm, mils, inch

B, T

Signal Strength Indicator -

Green: valid and stable reading

B, T

Batching On

Menu Softkey

B, T

Display Softkey

B, T

Batch Softkey

Save Current Reading Value

B, T

Reading Value - White: valid and stable reading;

Grey: probe in free air; Red: limit exceeded

B, T

User Selectable Statistics - Maximum of 8

Batch Name - when in batching

Power: USB

B, T

Scan Mode On - icon ashes during a scan

Start / Stop Scan - when in Scan Mode

Date & Time - when enabled and not in batching

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4.1 ENSURING YOUR GAUGE HAS THE LATEST FIRMWARE

To ensure that your gauge has the most up-to-date gauge firmware,

allowing you to benefit from the latest features and functionality, we

recommend that the gauge is connected to ElcoMaster on a regular

basis and before first use.

Simply connect the gauge via USB to an internet connected computer

running ElcoMaster using the ‘Connect Gauge’ feature. If a later

version of the gauge firmware is available, ‘Update Gauge’ will be

displayed to the right of the gauge details. Click ‘Update Gauge’ to

install the latest firmware.

4.2 FITTING THE BATTERIES

Each gauge is supplied with 2 x AA alkaline

batteries.

To insert or replace the batteries:

1 Lift the latch on the battery compartment

cover and rotate anti-clockwise to remove

the cover.

2 Insert 2 batteries taking care to ensure

correct polarity.

3 Refit the cover and rotate the latch clockwise to close.

The battery condition is indicated by a symbol in the top right of the

display ( ):

 Full symbol (orange) = batteries at full capacity

 Empty symbol (red, flashing) = batteries at lowest

sustainable level

Note: Batteries must be disposed of carefully to avoid environmental contamination.

Please consult your local Environmental Authority for information on disposal in

your region. Do not dispose of any batteries in fire.

4.3 SWITCHING THE GAUGE ON / OFF

To switch on: Press the on/off key for more than 0.5 seconds.

To switch off: Press and hold the on/off key until the screen goes

blank.

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The gauge can also be set to switch off automatically after a user

defined period of inactivity via Menu/Setup/Gauge Auto Off. The

default setting is 5 minutes.

4.4 CONNECTING A PROBE

Two probe options are available, C1 and C2. The probe used is

determined by the thickness of the coating being measured, see

Section 20.1 ‘Probes’ on page en-31 for further information.

To connect a probe:

1 Align the red dot on the probe

plug with the red dot on the base

of the gauge.

2 Push the probe into the gauge,

ensuring that the connector is

fully engaged.

Elcometer 500 probes will be identified

automatically by the gauge when

connected and details can be viewed at

any time via Menu/About/Probe

Information.

4.5 FITTING / REPLACING A PROBE TIP

Probes consist of a probe body, probe tip collar and probe tip (supplied

fitted ). Probe tips wear over time and any damage to the probe tip,

such as scratches, chips or dents, will affect the accuracy of the

readings.

The gauge will automatically check for probe tip wear each time it is

switched on and a probe is connected.

If probe tip wear is greater than 0.7mm but less than 1mm: The

user will be prompted to check the probe tip for wear or damage. After

inspection, the user can choose to continue with the current probe tip

or fit a new tip.

If probe tip wear is greater than 1mm: The user will be prompted to

replace the probe tip.

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a Additional probe tips and probe tip oil can be purchased from Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier,

see Section 20.1 ‘Probes’ on page en-31.

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To fit / replace the probe tip:

1 Unscrew the probe tip collar (a)

from the probe body (b).

2 Remove the worn or damaged

probe tip.

3 Fit a new probe tip (c) by sliding it

into the probe tip collar.

4 Apply a small drop of probe tip oil to

the sensor plate (d).

5 Refit the probe tip collar to the

probe body.

4.6 OILING THE SENSOR PLATE

For the probe to work correctly, there must be no air gap between the

probe tip and sensor plate. This is achieved by using a small amount

of probe tip oil (supplied with each gauge ). The gauge will inform the

user when oil is required.

To oil the sensor plate:

1 Unscrew the probe tip collar (a)

from the probe body (b) and

remove the probe tip (c) from the

sensor plate (d).

2 Apply a small drop of probe tip oil to

the sensor plate (d).

3 Refit the probe tip and probe tip

collar to the probe body.

Note: The use of normal oil is not recommended as it could damage the probe tip and

affect the accuracy of the gauge. Ultrasonic couplant can be used as an

alternative however, the probe tip and sensor plate will need to be cleaned more

regularly and couplant re-applied more frequently.

Note: A Material Safety Data Sheet for the probe tip oil supplied by Elcometer is

available to download via our website:

www.elcometer.com/images/stories/MSDS/Elcometer_Probe_Tip_Oil.pdf

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a Additional probe tips and probe tip oil can be purchased from Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier,

see Section 20.1 ‘Probes’ on page en-31.

5.1 BEFORE YOU START

1 Switch the gauge on - see Section 4.3 on page en-5.

2 Connect a probe - see Section 4.4 on page en-6.

3 Oil the sensor plate or replace the probe tip if required - see Sections

4.5 and 4.6 on pages en-6 and en-7.

 The gauge will inform the user when oil is required and when the probe tip is

worn or damaged and should be replaced.

4 Set up the gauge parameters - see Section 7 on page en-10.

5 Calibrate the gauge - see Sections 9 and 10 on pages en-15 and en-16.

5.2 TAKING A READING IN STANDARD MODE

1 Apply a small amount of couplant to the coated surface.

2 Press the probe into the couplant, ensuring that the probe is flat

against the surface.

3 The display will show a value which is constantly updating (Figure 1).

 The stability of the reading is indicated on the

signal strength indicator to the right of the

display. If the signal strength indicator is green,

it is a valid and stable reading. If not green,

ensure there is an adequate film of couplant

beneath the probe and that the probe is seated

flat against the surface. Alternatively, position

the probe nearby on a different area of the

test surface until a strong signal is received.

 '<0.15mm' or '>2.50mm' ('<6mils' or '>98mils')

indicates a reading outside the probe range

when using a C1 probe or '<0.75mm' or

'>10.00mm' ('<30mils' or '>390mils') when

using a C2 probe.

4 Press ‘Save’ to store the current reading

in the gauge or batch (Model T) memory.

5 Remove the probe from the surface .

 The reading value turns grey when the probe

is removed from the surface (Figure 2).

5.3 TAKING A READING IN SCAN MODE - MODEL T

Scan mode allows measurements to be taken quickly over a large surface

area by sliding the probe across the coated surface. In Scan Mode, the

gauge takes readings at an increased measurement rate and at the end of

each scan, the average, lowest and highest reading for the scan are

displayed and all three values are saved in the gauge or batch memory.

1 Enable ‘Scan Mode’ via Menu/Setup/Reading/Scan Mode.

2 Apply a small amount of couplant to the coated surface.

3 Press the probe into the couplant, ensuring that it is flat against the

surface.

5 TAKING A READING

Figure 1

Figure 2

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4 Press ‘Start’ to begin the scan and slide

the probe over the coated surface

(Figure 3).

5 The display will show a value which is

constantly updating.

 The stability of the reading is indicated on the

signal strength indicator to the right of the

display. If the signal strength indicator is green,

it is a valid and stable reading. If not green,

ensure there is an adequate film of couplant

beneath the probe and that the probe is seated

flat against the surface. Alternatively, position

the probe nearby on a different area of the test

surface until a strong signal is received.

 '<0.15mm' or '>2.50mm' ('<6mils' or '>98mils') indicates a reading outside the

probe range when using a C1 probe or '<0.75mm' or '>10.00mm' ('<30mils' or

'>390mils') when using a C2 probe.

6 Press ‘Stop’ to stop taking readings and complete the scan.

 If the scan is interrupted due to lack of couplant beneath the probe for example,

the scan is paused until a good signal is received or ‘Stop’ is pressed.

7 The scanned lowest, average and

highest reading will be displayed on

screen (Figure 4). Press ‘Save’ to store

the scanned readings into the gauge or

batch memory. Press ‘Clear’ to

disregard the last scan and start again.

8 Remove the probe from the surface.

Figure 4

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6 VERIFYING THE GAUGE & PROBE PERFORMANCE

Probe tips wear over time which can affect the accuracy of the

readings. Any damage to the probe tip such as scratches, chips or

dents will also affect the accuracy. Although the gauge will inform the

user when the probe tip requires replacement, it is good practice to

check the performance of the gauge / probe on a regular basis.

Users can verify the gauge and probe performance in the field using

the measurement foils supplied with each probe.

To verify the gauge / probe performance:

1 Press Menu/Calibration/Cal Method/Coating Material and select

the measurement foil from the ‘Generic Materials’ list.

2 When prompted, apply couplant to the measurement foil and take

a reading.

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