Elcometer 223 User manual

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Elcometer 223
Digital Surface Profile Gauge
Operating Instructions
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CONTENTS
Section Page
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Technical specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Thank you for your purchase of the Elcometer 223 Digital Surface Profile Gauge. Welcome to Elcometer.
Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment for coatings
and concrete. Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application
to post application inspection.
The Elcometer 223 Digital Surface Profile Gauge is a world beating product. With the purchase of this
product you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more
information visit our website at www.elcometer.com
1 INTRODUCTION
The Elcometer 223 Digital Surface Profile Gauge allows accurate measurement of the peak-to-valley height
of the surface profile of blast cleaned surfaces.
To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 223 Digital Surface Profile Gauge please take some
time to read these Operating Instructions. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer
supplier if you have any questions.
1.1 STANDARDS
Your Elcometer 223 Digital Surface Profile Gauge can be used in accordance with the following National
and International Standards: ASTM D 4417-B, IMO MSC.215(82), SANS 5772, US Navy NSI 009-32, US
Navy PPI 63101-000.
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1.2 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS
• Elcometer 223 Digital Surface Profile Gauge
• Glass slide
• 2mm allen key
• 3V Lithium CR2032 Battery (+ battery tool, see “Changing the Battery” on page 6)
• Carry case
• Operating Instructions
Your Elcometer 223 Digital Surface Profile Gauge may be packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please
ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local
Environmental Authority for further guidance.
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2 GETTING STARTED
1. Place the foot on the glass slide provided, to ensure the tip is in the
same plane as the base of the foot.
2. Switch the unit on by pressing Control 1 lightly.
3. The unit will display '0.000mm' (or '0.0000"' if set to imperial).
4. Press the foot onto the blasted surface a number of times and allow the
tip to reach the bottom of the profile valleys.
5. The display will read peak to valley height in mm (0.001mm = 1µm).
6. To switch from metric (mm) to imperial (inches), press Control 2 once.
'MM' or 'INCH' is displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the
display. To change units press Control 2 lightly and then release.
7. To switch off, press Control 1 and hold for approximately 3 seconds. If
switched off, the instrument must be reset as above from 1, when next used.
DATA TRANSMISSION
The cable (Sales Part Number T22312213) is connected by removing the RS232 cover and inserting the
cable connector.
3 FEATURES
With the cable connected to the RS232 output, press Control 2, and hold until the Reference mode is
selected. Press Control 1 to transmit the current reading. If the cable is not connected, this operation will
freeze the reading in the display. (Pressing Control 1 again will release hold.)
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OTHER FEATURES
This electronic measurement device has several features that are not normally used for profile
measurements as follows: -
Resolution
For profile measurement, resolution will normally be set to '0.000mm' or '0.0000". However, resolution of
0.01mm or 0.001" is available by pressing Controls 1 and 2 simultaneously, and holding until the decimal
point moves.
Polarity
For profile measurement, positive polarity is used and the display will show positive numbers relative to
zero. Polarity can be toggled positive to negative or negative to positive, by pressing Controls 1 and 2
simultaneously, and holding until the sign changes.
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Reference Mode (Ref)
Two independent reference modes can be selected by pressing and holding Control 2 until 'Ref1' and 'Ref2'
appears in the top left hand side of the display.
To switch between 'Ref1' and 'Ref2' press Control 2 once.
Min/Max
This facility freezes minimum or maximum reading. To select the mode, press and hold Control 2 until 'Min'
and 'Max' appears at the top of the display. To clear, press and hold Control 2 until 'MM' or 'INCH' appears
in the bottom left hand corner of the display.
Preset & Measure
To preset size, go into Ref. mode and press and hold Control 2 until 'Preset' appears in the display and then
release Control 2. The display will show a series of zeroes. To set a preset value, each digit is changed in
turn as indicated by the cursor. Press Control 2 lightly to change the cursor position and use Control 1 to
adjust the value.
When the last digit is set, press and hold Control 1.
4 MAINTENANCE
Elcometer products are designed to give many years reliable service under normal operating and storage
conditions.
Changing the Battery
If the display shows 'B' in the bottom left hand corner, the battery should be changed.
Remove the battery cover and the reset plug. Remove the old battery and replace with a Lithium 3V battery.
A special tool for this is included with the battery.
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5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 105 x 55 x 25mm (4.1 x 2.2 x 1”)
Range: 0 - 1000µm or 0-40mils/thou
Scale: 1µm or 0.1mil/thou
Power Supply: 3V Lithium CR2032 Battery
Weight: 365g (9oz)
6 ACCESSORIES
Your Elcometer 223 Digital Surface Profile Gauge is complete with all the items required to get started.
The following optional accessories are available from Elcometer, or Elcometer supplier. To place an order
please quote the sales par number which follow the description of each accessory.
Miniprinter including Printer Lead X2239964B
Printer Lead T22312213
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7 RELATED EQUIPMENT
In addition to the Surface Profile Gauge, Elcometer produces a wide range of other Surface Profile
Equipment. Users of the Surface Profile Gauge may also benefit from the following Elcometer product
ranges:
• Elcometer 122 Textex Replica Tape
• Elcometer 125 Surface Comparators
• Elcometer 128 Pictorial Surface Standards
• Elcometer 129 Rubert & Rugotest Surface Comparators
• Elcometer 127 Keane-Tator Surface Comparators & Magnifier
• Elcometer Inspection Kits
For further information contact Elcometer, your local Elcometer supplier or visit www.elcometer.com
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