ABQINDUSTRIAL GalvanoTest 3000 Use and care manual

GalvanoTest 3000
Technical Reference and Operating Manual
AdvancingwithTechnology ElektroPhysik
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ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest 3000 12/2003 0-1
Table of Contents
1. Description .......................................... E-1
1.1 Data processing unit (Front view)............E-1
1.2 Data Processing Unit (Back view)............E-2
1.3 Measuring stand with integrated circulation
pump ........................................................E-5
1.4 Measuring cell 3000 and fasteners .........E-7
2. Introduction ......................................... E-8
2.1 General Usage and measuring
principle ..................................................E-8
2.2 Description ................................................E-9
3. Supply schedule ............................... E-10
3.1 Standard supply ......................................E-10
3.2 Recommended accessories ................... E-11
4. Taking Readings.............................. E-12
4.1 Adjusting the instrument ......................E-12
4.1.1 Metal coating material (METAL) ... E-12
4.1.2Measuringarea(AREA)................. E-12
4.1.3 Deplating speed control (SPEED).. E-13
4.1.4 Sensitivity (SENS) ........................ E-13
4.1.5Calibration(CAL) ........................... E-14
4.1.6Measuringunit (UNIT) ................... E-14
4.2 Preparing measurement ........................E-15
4.2.1 Cleaning the sample ...................... E-15
4.2.2 Postitioning the sample ................ E-15
4.2.3 Elektrolyt selection table ............... E-16
4.2.4 Choosing electrolyte and
measuring cell................................ E-17
4.2.5 Filling in the electrolyte solution .... E-17
4.3 Taking readings .......................................E-17
4.4 After measurement .................................E-18
4.4.1 Electrolyte saturation..................... E-19
4.4.2 Y-T writer output ........................... E-19

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4.5 Printing out readings ..............................E-20
4.5.1Print-outofvoltagecurve................ E-20
4.5.2 Readings and statistics ................. E-21
5. Measuring stand and accessories .E-22
5.1 Centering device .....................................E-23
5.2 Positioning arm .......................................E-23
6. Small parts holder ............................ E-24
7. Electrolyte cup.................................. E-24
7.1 Variable measuring area........................E-25
7.2 “C” Mask ...............................................E-28
8. Special applications.........................E-29
8.1 Convex surfaces .....................................E-29
8.2 Concave surfaces ....................................E-30
8.3 Gold coatings (Au) ...................................E-30
8.4 Multi-layer coatings................................E-30
8.5 Chromed zinc coatings ..........................E-31
8.6 Diffusion layers ........................................E-32
8.7 Currentless nickel....................................E-32
8.8 Nickel on copper on steel .....................E-33
8.9 Copper on zinc ........................................E-33
8.10 Tin on brass............................................E-33
8.11 Thick coatings ........................................E-33
9. Calibration ......................................... E-34
9.1 Calibrating by means of a coating thickness
standards................................................E-34
9.2 Calibrating by means of a factor ...........E-35
9.3 Range of calibration factor ....................E-35
9.4 Reset to standard calibration (1.000).....E-35

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10. Sensitivity (SENS) .......................... E-36
10.1 Reset to standard sensitivity.................E-36
11. Measuring uncertainty ................... E-37
11.1Error sources ..........................................E-37
12. Statistics mode................................ E-37
12.1 Recording a measuring series and
statisticscalculation..............................E-38
12.2 Recalling and print-out of statistics .....E-38
12.3 Print-out of readings and statistics ......E-38
12.4 Deleting a previous reading.................E-38
12.5 Deleting a measuring series incl. statistics
12.6 Exceeding storage capacity.................E-39
13. Date and Time.................................. E-39
14. Language selection ....................... E-40
15. Error messages .............................. E-40
16. Further sources of error .................E-41
17. Maintenance ................................... E-42
18. Data Printer MiniPrint 4100........... E-43
19. RS 232 C Interface.......................... E-43
20. After sales service .......................... E-43
21. Hints for using electrolyte
solutions .......................................... E-43
22. Technical specfications.................. E-44
22.1 Measuring uncertainty ..........................E-45
Index....................................................... E-46

ElektroPhysik E-1
1. Description
1.1 Data processing unit (Front view)
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1.2 Data Processing Unit (Back view)
GalvanoTest CE
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Typ Version 1.00
G-Test 2000 3020001
G-Test 3000 3040001
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1analog meter for monitoring test voltage at
measuring cell
24-digitfloating point display for showingreadings
316-digit alphanumerical display
4STATS-key for activating statistics
5ARROW-keys for setting
- substrate material
- measuring area
- de-plating speed
- sensitivity
- calibration
- thickness of coating thickness standard
- measuring unit
- date and time
- language
6SET-key:
for setting parameters selected byARROW-keys
7START/STOP-key:
for manual launching and stopping measuring
process
8THICKNESS/VOLTAGE-key for
- switching display to cell voltage view during the
measuring process
-printing-out voltage curveon MiniPrint4100data
printer
9PRINT-key for printing out
- date and time
- readings
- statistical values

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17 cable socket:
to connect gauge to measuring stand
18 pump-keys:
for filling or emptying the inner measuring cell
19 mains switch
20 nameplate
21 socket for Y-Twriter
22 socket for MiniPrint 4100 data printer or RS 232C
23 power socket
24 fuse holder with supply voltage control
220V/50Hz or 110V/60Hz
Switching from 220V to 110V:
Remove fuse holder (24), turn 180 degrees and put
in place again.
10 CLEAR-key for
- deleting the last reading
- setting default de-plating speed, default
sensitivity and default calibration
- interrupting printing process
- for error reset
10+ 4 CLEAR + STATS-keys:
- for deleting current statistics memory
11 UNIT:selected measuring unit
12 CAL: selected calibration
13 SENS: selected sensitivity
14 SPEED: selected de-plating speed
15 AREA: selected measuring area
16 METAL: selected coating material

ElektroPhysik E-5
1.3 Measuring stand with integrated
circulation pump
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38
36
37
35
31a
30
31
33
32
Fig. 3
30 pressure device: to ensure constant contact
pressure on the measuring cell
31 measuring cell holder
31a recess: to ensure a fixed position of the
electrolyte bottles when filling the inner
measuring cell
32 circulation pump: to ensure a steady circulation
of the electrolyte solution during measurement
33 adjusting screw: to adjust circulation (Important
note: Please do not change factory setting!)
34 stopper of measuring cell holder (vertical
adjustment)
35 working surface: for positioning the measuring
sample
36 cathode plug: to be connected to the outer
measuring cell (42a)
37 cable: to be connected to the cable socket (17)
38 clamp: to be fixed to the measuring sample

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Fig. 3a
34
38
36
37
35
31a
30
31
33
32
Suction hose: to be connected to the circulation pump (32)
Suction pipe