DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 User manual

Quick Guide .7.9
Coating Thickness Gages
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Introduction
The osiTector 6000 hand-held, electronic instrument
non-destructively measures the thickness of coatings on
metals, quickly and accurately. It consists of a body
(Standard or Advanced) and probe.
This Quick Guide summarizes the basic functions of the gage.
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The osiTector 6000 powers-up when the center navigation
button is pressed. To preserve battery life, the instrument
powers down after approximately 5 minutes of no activity. All
settings are retained.
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1. Remove the protective rubber cap (if supplied) from probe.
2. Power-up Gage by pressing the center navigation button.
3. Verify accuracy and adjust if necessary (pg. 2).
4. Place the probe FLAT on the surface to be measured.
HOLD STEADY. When a valid measurement is obtained,
the Gage BEEPS twice and the measurement is displayed.
5. Lift probe AT LEAST 2 INCHES (5 cm) from the surface
between measurements - OR - leave probe on the surface
in the same location for continuous measurements.
Quick Start
To navigate, use the Up and Down buttons to scroll vertically and
to SELECT.
Menu Operation
Gage functions are menu controlled. To access the Menu,
power-up the gage, then press the center navigation button.
Press the (+)button to switch
pages in a multipage menu.
Press the (
- )button to return
to the previous menu or page.
Select Exit to exit from any menu.
Previous Page
(Exit) Up Next Page
Access the Menu
(Center/Select)
Down
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robes
Calibration, Verification, and Adjustment
The osiTector 6000 non-destructively measures the thickness
of coatings on metals.Three steps ensure best accuracy…
1. Calibration: typically performed by the manufacturer.
All probes include a Certificate of Calibration.
2. Verification of Accuracy: typically performed by the user on
known reference standards such as the included plastic shims
or optional coated thickness standards.
3. Adjustment: Adjustment, or Cal Adjustment is the act of
aligning the Gage’s thickness readings to match that of a
known sample in order to improve the effectiveness of the Gage
on a specific surface or in a specific portion of its measurement
range. 1-point or 2-point Cal adjustments are possible.
When powered-up, the osiTector automatically determines
which probe is attached and does a self-check.
To disconnect a probe from a body, slide the plastic
probe connector horizontally (in the direction of the
arrow) away from the body. Reverse these steps to
attach a different probe. It is not necessary to power-
down the Gage when switching probes.
The osiTector gage body accepts a wide variety of
probe types including magnetic, eddy-current and
ultrasonic coating thickness, surface profile, environmental,
hardness, salt contamination and ultrasonic wall thickness probes.
Probes are factory calibrated and perform an automatic self-
check each time a measurement is taken. For many applications
no further adjustment is necessary after a Reset (pg. 4).
ust check ZERO on the uncoated substrate, then measure.
However, sometimes readings can be influenced by changes in
substrate shape, composition, surface roughness or by measuring
in a different location on the part. That is why Cal adjustments are
made possible.The symbol disappears whenever a Cal
adjustment is made to the Gage.
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Where a Cal adjustment method has not been specified, use
a 1-point method first. If measuring the included shims on your
surface reveals inaccuracies, use the 2-point method. Factory
Cal settings can be restored at any time by performing a Reset
(pg. 4), creating a NEW Cal setting (See Cal Memory, pg. 4),
or by DELETING the adjustments made to the Cal 1 calibration
setting (pg. 4). The symbol appears on the display
whenever factory Cal settings are in use.
With “FN” Gages, calibration adjustments are made only to
the “F” or “N” mode (stored independently under a particular Cal),
whichever was measured last.
Cal Settings Menu
1- t Cal Adjustment- Also known as an offset
or correction value, there are 4 ways to perform this:
(i) Simple Zero Adjustment- Measure your uncoated part. Lift
the probe and adjust to "0" using the (+)and (
- )buttons.
(ii) Average Zero Adjustment A preferred method
to (i) is to average 3 to 10 measurements on the uncoated part.
(iii)
Simple Adjustment to a Known Thickness-
Measure a shim
of known thickness placed on the uncoated part. Lift the probe
and adjust to the shim thickness using the (+)and (
- )buttons.
(iv) Average Adjustment to a Known Thickness
A preferred method to (iii) is to average 3 to 10 measurements
of a shim of known thickness placed on the uncoated part using
the (+)and (
- )buttons.
1 t Adjust
Zero
2 t Adjust
Provides greater accuracy within a limited, defined range.
Measure a thin value (often zero) and a thicker value.
These values should bracket your expected thickness range.
When checked, the icon appears and all Cal settings
are “locked” to prevent further user adjustments.
Cal Lock
1 t Adjust
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Reset (menu Reset) restores factory settings and returns the
Gage to a known condition. The following occurs:
- All batches, stored measurements, batch names and screen
captures are erased.
- Calibration adjustments are returned to factory settings.
- Menu settings are returned to the following:
Reset
Setup Menu
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Memory = OFF
Hi Res = OFF
Statistics = OFF
Hi Lo Alarm = OFF
Scan Mode = OFF
Auto Dim = ON
Cal Lock = OFF
Bluetooth & Stream = OFF
WiFi & Access oint = OFF
USB Keyboard & Stream = OFF
Display = None
N Lock = OFF
Use when operating regularly on non-ferrous substrates.
The icon appears and the probe will only use the eddy
current principle to shorten measurement time and extend
battery life. Useful when measuring coatings over plated steel.
The current cal setting (ex. Cal 3) displays in the upper right
corner of the LCD. A stored cal setting can be restored when
you return to a particular part. Cal 1 can be adjusted but never
deleted, and is always made active with factory settings after a
Reset (pg. 4). A new cal setting cannot be created if a batch is
open with readings.
(FN ferrous/non-ferrous combination probes only)
Cal Memory (Ad anced models only)
N Lock
Units
Converts the display from microns to mils and vice versa.
1. Power down the Gage and wait 5 seconds.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the (+)and center
buttons until the Reset symbol appears.
This returns the Gage to a known, “out-of-the-box” condition.
Perform a more thorough Hard Reset as follows:
N
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- Keep the gage away from metal during a Reset.
- Date, Time and WiFi settings are not affected by either Reset.
Units = microns
Flip Display = Normal
Auto Sync .net = ON
Battery Type = Alkaline
Backlight = Normal
Bluetooth Smart = OFF
USB Drive = ON
Increases the displayed resolution. Accuracy is not affected.
Hi Res
Increases measurement speed. Useful for quick inspection or
when measuring large areas with thick coatings where proper
probe positioning is not critical. Swift up/down probe movement is
required. Reduced accuracy may be noted.
By default, the PosiTector 6000 takes approximately 1 reading
per second. Scan mode allows the user to take multiple readings
in rapid succession (3 readings per second) without lifting the
probe. Choose from 3 Scan modes:
•Normal - continuously measures when placed on the surface
•Statistics - displays real-time scan statistics when placed on the
surface. Average, max., min., and standard deviation are displayed.
•Limited # Avg. - continuously measures until user-specified number
of readings is reached, then displays the average for the scan.
When Memory is on (pg.6), Scan measurement data is
recorded. However, in Statistics and Limited # Avg. Scan
modes, only the statistics and/or avergage is saved, not
individual readings. Note that performing a scan may reduce the
life of the probe and is recommended for smooth surfaces only.
For additional information concerning Scan mode, visit
http://www.defelsko.com/scan
Scan
Fast
It performs the same function as a menu Reset with the addition of:
- Bluetooth Pairing info is cleared.
- Menu settings are returned to the following status:
NOTES:
(Ad anced models only)
Fast Mode = OFF
Sound = ON
Language = English
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Advanced models store 100,000 readings in up to 1,000
batches. “New Batch” closes any currently opened batch and
creates a new batch name using the lowest available number.
New batch names are date-stamped when they are created.
The osiTector 6000 has internal memory storage for recording
measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed on-
screen or accessed via computers, tablets and smart phones. All
stored measurements are date and time-stamped. The symbol
appears when the Gage is set to store measurement data.
Standard models store up to 250 readings in one batch.
Memory Management
Statistics Mode
A statistical summary will appear on the display. Remove the last
reading by pressing the
(
-
)
button. Press (+)to clear statistics.
Statistics
HiLo Alarm
Allows Gage to visibly and audibly alert the user when readings
exceed user-specified limits.
–Average
–Maximum Value
–Standard Deviation
–Minimum Value
Selects the type of batteries used in the Gage from a choice of
“Alkaline”, “Lithium” or “NiMH” (nickel-metal hydride rechargeable).
If “NiMH” is selected, the Gage will trickle charge the batteries while
connected via USB to a PC or optional AC power supply (USBAC).
The battery state indicator symbol is calibrated for the selected
battery type. No damage will occur if the battery type used in the
Gage does not match the selected battery type.
Battery Type
X
X
Create a new batch
(Advanced only)
Restore brightness
after dimming
Scroll through display
modes (Advanced only)
Delete last reading
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Determines if a coating system complies with the IMO
performance standard for protective coatings.
New A2
New 90/10
Helps determine if film thickness over a large area conforms
to user specified min/max levels.
Screen Capture
Press both the (
- )and (+)buttons at any time to capture and save
an image copy of the current display. The last 10 screen captures
are stored in memory and can be accessed when connected to a
computer (see PosiSoft USB Drive, pg.7).
Accessing Stored Measurement Data
DeFelsko offers the following free solutions for viewing, analyzing
and reporting data:
osiSoft USB Drive - Connect the Gage to a PC/Mac using the
supplied USB cable. View and print readings and graphs using
universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software or
internet connection required. USB Drive must be selected in the
Gage’s “Connect > USB” menu (pg. 8).
osiSoft Desktop - Powerful desktop software (PC/Mac) for
downloading, viewing, printing and storing measurement data.
Includes a customizable, templated PDF Report Generator. No
internet connection required.
osiSoft.net - Web-based application offering secure, centralized
storage of measurement data. Access your data from any web-
connected device.
osiTector App - (Ad anced models only, serial numbers 784000+)
App for compatible iOS and Android smart devices. Permits users
to create, save and share professional PDF reports. Add images
and notes using the smart device’s camera and keyboard.
For more information on our PosiSoft solutions, see:
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The above WiFi,USB and Bluetooth menus contain a Sync .net
Now option. When selected, the Gage immediately synchronizes
stored measurement data via its respective communication
method (internet connection required). Alternatively, select Auto
Sync .net from within the USB connect menu to automatically
synchroniz e upon connection to a PC. Additional measurements
added to memory while connected are synchronized only when
the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected, or when the
Sync.net Now option is selected. WiFi connected gages
automatically attempt synchronization upon power-up.
Sync .net Now
Connect Menu
When USB Drive is checked , the osiTector gage uses
a USB mass storage device class which provides users with a
simple interface to retrieve stored data in a manner similar to
USB flash drives, digital cameras and digital audio players.
USB Drive is also required to import stored measurements into
PosiSoft Desktop software (pg. 7).
When connected, power is supplied through the
USB cable. The batteries are not used and the body will not
automatically power down. If rechargeable (NiMH) batteries
are installed, the instrument will trickle charge the batteries.
Allows connection to your local wireless network or mobile
hot spot. Ideal for using your network’s internet connection for
synchronizing stored measurements with PosiSoft.net (pg. 7).
See www.defelsko.com/wifi
WiFi (Ad anced models only)
NOTE:
USB
When enabled and connected to a computer, the PosiTector will be
recognized as a Keyboard. Readings are sent to the computer as
they are taken, emulating keystrokes, followed by a carriage return.
Keyboard
Stream
NOTE:
(Ad anced models only,
serial numbers 784000 and greater)
(Ad anced models only,
serial numbers 784000 and greater)
Stream individual readings to a USB connected computer via a
serial protocol. Ideal for use with serial compatible SPC data
collection software.
For more information on USB Keyboard and Streaming
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Sync Batches
Select batches to flag them for synchronization to the
PosiTector App. New batches created while Bluetooth Smart
is enabled are automatically selected.
With Bluetooth Smart enabled, select Sync Batches to transfer
selected batches to the PosiTector App. This is useful when
switching between smart devices, as only readings and batches
that have yet to be synchronized with any smart device are
synchronized automatically.
The Gage will perform a Hard Reset (pg. 4) after an
update. All stored measurements will be erased from memory.
Updates
Determine if a software update is available for your Gage.
See www.defelsko.com/update
WARNING:
When Enabled , allows communication with a smart device
running the PosiTector App (pg. 7) via auto-pairing Bluetooth
Smart (BLE) wireless technology.
Bluetooth Smart (Ad anced models only,
serial numbers 784000 and greater)
Send Batches
Transfers selected batches to the PosiTector App (useful
when switching between devices).
The Send Batches option is visible in the menu when the Gage
is connected to a smart device running the PosiTector App.
If Bluetooth Smart is disabled, data from batches
selected in the Sync Batches menu are held in a queue until
communication with the PosiTector App is re-established.
NOTE:
Allows individual readings to be sent to a computer, printer or
compatible device as they are taken using Bluetooth wireless
technology. See www.defelsko.com/bluetooth
Bluetooth (Ad anced models only)
osiSoft Desktop is required when using USB
connections to synchronize measurements with PosiSoft.net.
NOTE:
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Returning for Service
Before returning the instrument for service…
1. Install new or newly recharged batteries in the proper
alignment as shown within battery compartment.
2. Examine the probe tip for dirt or damage.
The probe should move up and down freely.
3. Perform a Hard Reset (pg. 4).
4. Place a plastic shim onto bare metal (steel or non-ferrous
metal, depending upon whether you have an “F”or “N” probe)
and attempt a measurement. (see Verification, pg. 2)
5. If issue is not resolved, Update (pg. 9) your osiTector
gage body and re-attempt measurements.
IM ORTANT:
If you must return the Gage for service, describe the problem fully
and include measurement results, if any. Be sure to also include
the probe, your company name, company contact, telephone
number and fax number or email address.
Website: www.defelsko.com/support
Limited Warranty, Sole Remedy
and Limited Liability
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