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DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL v. 7.1

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  • Page 1 PosiTector 6000 ® Coating Thickness Gages INSTRUCTION MANUAL v. 7.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ............Operation Overview .......... Why is Measurement Important? ...... Probes ............... Menu Operation ..........Calibration, Verification & Adjustment ..Cal Settings Menu ........Setup Menu ..........13 Statistics ............16 Memory Management ........17 Connecting to a Computer ......

  • Page 3: Introduction

    - Two (2) year warranty on Body and Probe Protective Cap Some PosiTector 6000 models are shipped with a protective plastic cap over the probe. remove this cap prior to use. Replace it when the instrument is not in use to protect the probe.

  • Page 4: Operation Overview

    Microns Operation Overview Operation Overview The PosiTector 6000 powers-up when the center navigation button is pressed. To preserve battery life, the Gage powers-down after approximate- ly 5 minutes of no activity. All settings are retained. 1. Remove protective plastic cap (if supplied) from probe.

  • Page 5: Why Is Measurement Important

    Written calibration procedures are available from DeFelsko Corporation at no charge. Why is Measurement Important? Dry film thickness (DFT) is arguably the single most important measurement made during the application and inspection of protective coatings.

  • Page 6: Probes

    Probes Probes Do this... Not this!

  • Page 7: Menu Operation

    Menu Operation Instrument functions are menu controlled. To access the Menu, power-up the instrument, then press the center navigation button Below is a sample menu for a PosiTector 6000 Advanced Model: Memory Statistics Some buttons have a tick box to their Cal Settings right to indicate current status.

  • Page 8: Calibration, Verification & Adjustment

    Gage. Typically a 4:1 ratio between the accuracy of the standard and the accuracy of the Gage is sufficient. The PosiTector 6000 is shipped with a Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to a national standard. For organizations with re-certification requirements, the PosiTector 6000 may be...

  • Page 9: Cal Settings Menu

    Cal Settings Menu Cal Settings Menu Cal Settings 1-point Calibration Adjustment Also known as an offset or correction value, there are 4 ways to perform this adjustment: (i) Simple Zero Calibration Adjustment Measure your uncoated part. If the Gage does not read "0" within the tolerance of the probe being used, lift the probe from the surface and adjust the display down (-) or up (+) until it reads "0".
  • Page 10 (iii) Simple Adjustment to a Known Thickness It is sometimes desirable to adjust the Gage to a known thickness, such as a shim, rather than adjusting it to zero. Measure the object. If the expected reading is not obtained (within tolerance), lift the probe from the surface and adjust the displayed reading down (-) or up (+) to the expected thickness.
  • Page 11 2-point Calibration Adjustment Preferred method for very unusual substrate materials, shapes or conditions. Provides greater accuracy within a limited, defined range. 2 Pt Adjust 1.Select from the Cal Settings menu. 2.Press (+) to select the number of readings to be used to obtain an average on the thinner item, typically 3 to 10 readings.
  • Page 12 Then, if you return to that part, the corresponding calibration setting can be restored. A “setting” is any calibration adjustment. The PosiTector 6000 always displays the current calibration setting (ex. Cal 3) in the upper right corner of the display.

  • Page 13: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Reset Reset (soft reset) restores factory settings and returns the instrument to a known condition. The following occurs: - All batches, stored measurements, images, and batch names are erased. - All calibration adjustments and Cal Memory are cleared and returned to the gage’s factory calibration settings.
  • Page 14 (Advanced models only) Scan In ordinary operation, the PosiTector 6000 takes thickness measurements every 2 seconds when placed onto a surface. Normally, the user raises the probe after it has taken a single measurement and relocates it to a second location.
  • Page 15 AC charger. The battery state indicator icon is calibrated for the selected battery type. No damage will occur if the wrong battery type is selected. NOTE: DeFelsko recommends the use of eneloop (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Units Converts the display from inch to metric or vice versa. Stored measurements in memory are not converted.

  • Page 16: Statistics

    Statistics Menu Statistics Menu ü Statistics When selected, a icon and statistical summary will appear on the display. Mean Standard (average) Deviation # of measurements σ 49.8 Minimum ↨ Maximum measurement measurement Last reading Statistics microns Icon Remove the last measurement by pressing the (-) button. Press (+) to clear statistics.

  • Page 17: Memory Management

    Memory Management Memory Management Memory The PosiTector 6000 can record readings in memory for printing to the optional Bluetooth wireless printer (pg. 21), transfer to a computer (pg. 21) or synchronizing with PosiTector.net. (pg. 21). Readings are time-stamped as they are stored.
  • Page 18 (see pg. 16) current reading microns New PA2 Helps determine if film thickness over a large area conforms to user specified min/max levels. See www.defelsko.com/pa2 New 90/10 Determines if a coating system complies with the IMO performance standard protective coatings.
  • Page 19 View Scroll using the Up or Down buttons through information, statistical summary, and a list of each reading in the currently opened batch. Press to exit. Annotate Use the Gages navigation and (-)(+) buttons to enter meaningful batch names and enter notes directly on the instrument using a familiar onscreen QWERTY keyboard.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer The PosiTector can be connected to a computer using the included USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology (pg. 23). The USB connection has the following capabilities: - Download datasets via USB Mass Storage (pg. 21) - Download readings and synchronize batch photos and notes via PosiTector.net (pg.
  • Page 21 Bluetooth Printer (sold separately) Stream datasets as they are taken or print batch readings and statistics. See pg. 23 for pairing information. Legacy PosiSoft Support - Existing PosiSoft users can continue using the familiar legacy PosiSoft software to download datasets. Upgrade your PosiSoft version at: www.DeFelsko.com/PosiSoft...
  • Page 22 Connect Menu Connect Menu Connect Synchronizing (Sync) is the process whereby PosiTector stored measurement data uploads to PosiTector.net (from both Standard and Advanced models) while images and batch notes are down- loaded to the instrument (Advanced model only). This transfer occurs when the instrument is connected via USB or Bluetooth Wireless Technology to a web-enabled PC running the PosiTector Desktop Manager (pg.
  • Page 23 To deactivate Bluetooth, select Off. Pairing: The instrument and receiving device must be paired before stored or streamed datasets can be transmitted. For pairing instructions, see www.defelsko.com/bluetooth Info: Lists information about your current Bluetooth connection, including the currently paired device and MAC address.

  • Page 24: Available Options

    - Print stored batch datasets and summaries. Begin by entering the Connect>Bluetooth menu. Turn Bluetooth ON and “Pair” the PosiTector to the printer. See: www.defelsko.com/printer Streaming: In the Connect>Bluetooth menu, select the “Stream” tick box. All datasets will now be simultaneously displayed on the LCD and sent to the printer.
  • Page 25 Many customers find it more practical to verify the accuracy of their own gages in-house, rather than utilize DeFelsko’s calibration services. This is particularly true when many gages are in use and/or when accuracy verification is per- formed often.
  • Page 26 A set of 5 shims is included with every PosiTector 6000. Zero Plates are uncoated steel or aluminum disks. A zero plate is included with most coated metal sets. The first gage measure- ment is on a zero plate to verify that the gage measures zero correctly.

  • Page 27: Temperature

    Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Rechargeable Batteries (available option) DeFelsko recommends the use of eneloop (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. They combine the advantages of rechargeable batteries and disposable (Alkaline) batteries. They discharge very slowly and can be stored for long periods without having self discharge concerns.

  • Page 28: Returning For Service

    4.Place a plastic shim onto bare metal (steel or non-steel, depending upon whether you have an “F” or “N” probe) and attempt a measurement. If you must return the instrument for service, please fill out and include the service form located at www.defelsko.com/support with the instrument.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Service & Support page for information on sending your instrument to us for a no charge evaluation. See: http://www.defelsko.com/service Probe attempts a measurement even while held in the air: The probe may have been left near metal, including jewelry, during power up or at rest.
  • Page 30 DeFelsko and PosiTector are trademarks of DeFelsko Corporation registered in the U.S. and in other countries. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. DeFelsko is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

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