Elcometer 224 User manual

Operating Instructions
The New Elcometer 224
Surface Profile Gauge

The Elcometer 224 Model T meets the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive. The Model B meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive. This product is Class B, Group 1 ISM equipment according to CISPR 11.
Class B product: Suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments
directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings
used for domestic purposes. Group 1 ISM product: A product in which there is
intentionally generated and/or used conductively coupled radio-frequency energy
whichisnecessaryfortheinternalfunctioningoftheequipmentitself.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
causeundesiredoperation.
Elcometer 224 Model T: The Giteki mark, its ordinance number and the FCC ID can be accessed via:
Menu/About/Legal/Regulatory
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurina
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
whichcanbedeterminedby turning theequipmentoffand on,theuserisencouragedtotry to correctthe
interferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
-- Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
-- Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-- Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Modificationsnotexpresslyapprovedby Elcometer Limited couldvoidtheuser’sauthority to operatethe
equipmentunderFCCrules.
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003
isaregisteredtrademarkofElcometerLimited,EdgeLane,Manchester,M436BU.UnitedKingdom
are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Elcometer Limited.
Bluetooth SIG QDID = B014393
Allothertrademarksacknowledged.
Gauge dimensions: Integral: 168 x 73 x 37mm (6.61 x 2.87 x 1.46");
Separate: 141 x 73 x 37mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46")
Gauge Weight: Integral: 218g (7.69oz) including batteries;
Separate: 161g (5.68oz) including batteries.
© Elcometer Limited 2012 - 2013. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced,
transmitted,transcribed,stored(inaretrievalsystemorotherwise)ortranslatedintoanylanguage,inany
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GAUGE OVERVIEWAND BOX CONTENTS...........................................................
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GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................
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TAKING A READING.................................................................................................
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CALIBRATING AND TESTING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION...................................
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THE DISPLAY...........................................................................................................
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THE GAUGE FEATURES.........................................................................................
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BATCHING (T)..........................................................................................................
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DOWNLOADING DATA USING ELCOMASTER 2.0 (BT)........................................
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ELCOMASTER MOBILE (T)....................................................................................
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CLOUD COMPUTING WITH ELCOMASTER (T).....................................................
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GETTING THE MOST OUR OF ELCOMASTER......................................................
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CHANGING THE WELCOME SCREEN (BT)...........................................................
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GAUGE FIRMWARE UPDATES (BT).......................................................................
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GAUGE ICONS & ERROR MESSAGES (BT)..........................................................
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GAUGE MENU STRUCTURES (BT)........................................................................
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GAUGE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (BT).........................................................
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PROBE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (BT).........................................................
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GAUGE & PROBE ACCESSORIES (BT).................................................................
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ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION...........................................................
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INDEX.......................................................................................................................
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WELCOME
Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 224 Surface Profile
Gauge.WelcometoElcometer.
Elcometerareworldleadersinthedesign,manufactureandsupplyof
coatings inspection equipment. Our products cover all aspects of
coating inspection, from development through application to post
applicationinspection.
TheElcometer224 SurfaceProfileGaugeisaworldbeatingproduct.
With the purchase of this gauge you now have access to the
worldwideserviceandsupportnetworkofElcometer.
Formoreinformationvisitwww.elcometer.com
ABOUT YOUR GAUGE
TheElcometer224SurfaceProfileGaugeisahandheldgaugeforfast
andaccuratemeasurementofsurfaceprofile.
Thegaugeisavailableintwomodels;ModelBandT.
This manual describes the operation of both Elcometer 224 models
andindicates,wherenecessary,whichspecificmodel(s)thefeatureis
availableoninbracketsafterthefeature.
All versions of the gauge feature an easy-to-use menu driven
graphical interface which guides the user through tasks such as
gaugeconfigurationandcalibrationadjustment.
The gauge is available either with a built-in integral probe or as a
separate probe version. A range of probes is available to suit
requirements.
CONVENTIONS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The Elcometer 224 is operated using a simple menu structure which
helpsyougetthemostfromyourgauge.
Asanexample,theLanguages optionislocatedwithinSetupwhichis
undertheMenusoftkeyandisshownintheseinstructionsas:
Menu/Setup/Language
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1 GAUGE OVERVIEW AND BOX CONTENTS
Packaging
Thegauge is packedin cardboard packaging.Please ensure thatthis
packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Please Consult your Local Environmental Authority for further
guidance.
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Gauge Overview
Box Contents
1 LED Indicators - Red (left), Green (right)
2 Colour Screen
3 Multifunction Softkeys
4 On/Off Key
5 Separate Probe Connection
6 Internal Probe
7 Wrist Strap Connection
8 Battery Compartment (¼ turn open/close)
9 USB Data Output Socket (below cover)
§Elcometer 224 Surface Profile Gauge
§Calibration Test Foils; Nominal Values 125 &
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500µm and Glass Zero Tile (Integral gauges)
§Test Certificate
§Wrist Harness
§Protective Case (Model B & T); Transit Case (Model T)
§1 x Screen Protector a
§Probe Protection Cap (Integral gauges)
§2 x AA Batteries
§USB Cable & ElcoMaster™ 2.0 Software (Model T)
§User Guide
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2 GETTING STARTED
1. Rotate the probe plug to align the pins
2. Screw in the collar - clockwise
Fitting the batteries
Your gauge is supplied with batteries ready to fit. To insert or
replace the batteries:
1. Lift the latch at the back of the gauge and
rotate anticlockwise.
2. Remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert 2 batteries (type LR6/AA) taking care to
ensure correct battery polarity.
4. Replace battery compartment 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
To maximise battery life, ensure that Auto Screen Brightness is
selected, or the screen brightness is low via Menu/Setup/Screen
Settings/Screen Brightness and the Bluetooth (Model T) is
disabled (if you are not using it) via Menu/Bluetooth and uncheck
the Enable Bluetooth radio button.
Connecting the probe (separate gauges only)
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Fitting the wrist harness
Awristharnessissuppliedwitheachgauge.Thiscanbefittedintothe
righthandsideofthegaugeusing the wriststrapconnection.Tofit the
harness, pass the harness loop through the wrist strap connection,
passthemainwristharnessthroughtheloopandpull.
Switching the gauge on/off
?Toswitchon,presson/offkeyformorethan0.5seconds.
?Toswitchoff,pressandholdon/offkeyuntilthescreenblanks.
The gauge will switch off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.
To switchoff this feature,pressMenu/Setup anduncheckthe Gauge
Auto Off radiobutton.
Selecting a language
Whenthegaugeisswitchedonforthefirsttimeafterdispatchfromthe
Elcometerfactorythedisplaywillshowthelanguageselectionscreen:
ThelanguagecanalsobechangedviaMenu/Setup/Language
Selecting units
The Elcometer 224 can display readings in both metric and imperial
measurement units (microns, millimetres, mils or inches). The
appropriate measurement unit can be changed via
Menu/Setup/Units
Selecting Manual or Auto Screen Brightness Adjustment
When the language has been selected following first switch on, or
after a gauge reset, the display will ask the user to select either a
manualorautomaticscreenbrightnessadjustment.
Selecting Manual will guide the user to manually adjust the screen
brightnessbeforereturningtothereadingscreen.
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1.Selectyourlanguageusingthe softkeys
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2.Followtheonscreenmenus
Toaccessthelanguagemenuwheninaforeignlanguage:
1.SwitchthegaugeOFF
2.PressandholdtheleftsoftkeyandswitchthegaugeON
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3.Selectyourlanguageusingthe softkeys
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Selecting Auto will enable the gauge to automatically select the
appropriate brightness for the surrounding light conditions using the
internallightsensor.
Screen brightness can also be changed via Menu/Setup/Screen
Settings/Screen Brightness.
Note: Manually increasing the screen brightness will reduce battery life.
Adjusting the beep volume
Each time a measurement is taken, the gauge will beep. The beep
volume can be adjusted and can even be switched off via
Menu/Setup/Beep Volume.
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3 TAKING A READING
1.Holdthegauge(integral)ortheprobebyitssleeve(separategauge)
2.Totakeareading,bringtheprobedownontothesurfacewhilstholdingit
perpendicular
3. For subsequent readings, lift the probe off and then replace it onto the
surface
4. To accurately assess the surface profile 5-10 readings should be taken
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over a surface area of 150mm (6 sq. in.). The average of these readings
willindicatethesurfaceprofilepeak-to-valleyheightofthatarea.
4Userscanpre-definethenumberofreadingsusingthecountedaveragefunction.When
inbatching(ModelT),pressBatch/New Batch/Batch Type,select“Counted Average”
andsetthenumber ofreadingsasrequired.Theaverageofthispre-definednumberwill
be saved into the batch, but the individual readings within the counted average are not
saved.Whennotinbatching(ModelB&T),pressDisplay/Statistics/Counted Average
and set the number of readings as required. When using counted average, the gauge
switchesbetweendisplayingstatisticsbasedonindividualreadingstostatisticsbasedon
thecountedaverage,aseachsetofreadingaretaken.
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Holdtheprobebytheprobesleeve
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Drag the probe over the surface
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Firmly place the probe onto the
surface
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Bang the probe down hard onto
the surface
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Allow the metal base to make
contact with the surface - to
improve accuracy
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Swing the probe by its cable

4 CALIBRATING AND TESTING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION
Calibrating the gauge is the process of zeroing the gauge on a smooth
glass “zero” tile. Calibration foils can be used to check the accuracy of the
gauge across its measurement range. The Elcometer 224 has on screen
instructionstoguidetheuserthroughthecalibrationmethod.
To calibrate:
1. Press the Cal softkey
2. Select Calibrate (T)
3. When prompted place the probe onto the glass zero tile.
To test the calibration (T):
4If the Cal softkey is flashing, the gauge should be calibrated.
To calibrate using the factory calibration (B):
1. Press the Menu softkey
2. Select Reset/Gauge/Metric Gauge or Imperial Gauge
To calibrate using the factory calibration (T):
1. Select Cal/Factory Calibration and follow the on screen instructions
4The factory calibration returns the gauge to the calibration set up during manufacture
andfinaltest usingfactoryreferenceprobes. Factory calibrationisnotasaccurateas
a gauge calibration but gives the user the ability to calibrate when no zero tile is
available.
1. Press the Cal softkey
2. Select Test Calibration
3. When prompted, place the probe on
the glass zero tile or on the centre of
a foil resting on the glass tile,
making sure the pin goes through
the hole in the centre of the foil.
4The calibration can be checked at any time without affecting any statistics or batch
memory by following the above procedure and comparing the reading value display
withtheglasszeroormeasuredfoilvalue.
Aftercontinueduse,thesurfaceoftheglasszerotilewillbegintowear. Ifa
repeatablezerocannotbeobtainedthetileshouldbereplaced,orderpart
numberT22420072.
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The precision manufactured probe tip will wear after continued use. This
is a consumable item which can be replaced by the user. (See Gauge &
ProbeAccessoriesonpage
A2-point factory recalibration is required after a tip replacement to ensure
thecontinuedaccuracyofthegauge.
1. Select Menu/Reset/Factory Calibration and using the calibration test
foilssuppliedwiththegauge/probe,followtheonscreeninstructions
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To calibrate after probe tip replacement (T):
1.PresstheCal softkey
2. Select Factory Calibration and using the calibration test foils supplied
withthegauge/probe,followtheonscreeninstructions
To calibrate after probe tip replacement (BT):
When a new probe is connected, the re-calibration procedure will start
automatically.
Selecting “Yes” will start the calibration procedure. If the user chooses not
to recalibrate, the Cal softkey will continue to flash until the gauge is
recalibrated.
5 THE DISPLAY
The Elcometer 224 gauge has a colour display:
• White characters: All measurement and statistical values.
• Orange characters: All menu items, statistical parameters and
symbols.
• Red: A measurement value which is outside set limits; a limit symbol
when the limit value has been exceeded (Model T).
• - - - indicates reading outside range of probe.
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Probe Scale
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Upper Limit On
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Units of Measurement
(µm, mils, mm, inch)
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Date & Time
(displayed when not in batching)
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Bar Graph
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Run Chart
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6 THE GAUGE FEATURES
The Elcometer 224 Surface Profile Gauge has a number of easy to use
features and functions to help the user be more efficient. These include:
Fast reading rate (BT)
The Elcometer 224 is capable of taking up to 60 accurate, repeatable
andreproduciblemeasurementseveryminute.
Easy to use menu structure in more than 30 languages (BT)
Designed to be intuitive, the Elcometer 224 menus and calibration
instructions are available in multiple languages via
Menu/Setup/Language.
Bright colour screen (BT)
Each gauge is supplied with a scratch and solvent resistant 2.4"
(60mm) TFT colour screen which clearly displays the reading. The
screen brightness can be adjusted manually - via
Menu/Setup/Screen Settings/Screen Brightness/Manual or
automatically using the gauge’s ambient light sensor which can be
switched on via Menu/Setup/Screen Settings/Screen
Brightness/Auto.
Reading display size
The character size of the measurement value on
thedisplay increasesor decreasesdepending on
the number of statistics that are displayed; or if a
graph is displayed on the measurement screen.
Tomaximisethereadingsize,either:
?reduce the number of statistical values that
are displayed via Display/Statistics/Select
Statistics, or
?display the reading only by checking the
Display/Readings Only radio button.
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Battery or USB Powered (BT)
Each gauge can be powered either using 2 x AA lithium, alkaline or
rechargeablebatteriesorbyconnectingtheElcometer224toyourPC
viaaUSBcable.
Two year gauge warranty (BT)
The Elcometer 224 gauge is supplied with a 1 year warranty against
manufacturing defects. To extend this warranty to 2 years, simply
registeryourgaugeviatheelcometer.comwebsite.
Emergency light mode (BT)
If all the lighting fails during an inspection in dark environments, the
gauge is fitted with an emergency light feature - once selected
(Menu/Emergency Light),thedisplayturnsbrightwhite.Toswitchoff
this function either press and hold the Esc softkey or power off the
gauge.
Automatic rotating display (BT)
Using the internal accelerometer, the gauge
will automatically rotate the display to allow
you to easily read the thickness value in any
orientation-0°,90°,180°&270°.
This function can be switched off by un-
checking Menu/Setup/Display/Auto
Display Rotation
Gauge firmware updates (BT)
Using Elcometer’s free data management software, ElcoMaster™
2.0, users can receive prompts when there is a gauge firmware
updateavailablefortheirmodelversion.
When the Elcometer 224 is connected (via USB), to any computer
with an internet connection and with ElcoMaster™ 2.0 installed,
ElcoMaster™ 2.0 highlights the availability of a firmware update,
identifiestotheuserthenewfeaturesandguidestheuserthroughthe
gaugefirmwareupdateprocess.
Caution, before upgrading your gauge firmware, ensure that you have
downloadedallinspectionreadingsfromthegauge.Formoreinformation
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Bluetooth (T) and USB Data output (BT)
Elcometer 224 gauges have the ability to transfer data via USB to a
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computer or wirelessly via Bluetooth technology to PC’s, PDA’s or
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mobile phones which are Bluetooth enabled using ElcoMaster™ 2.0
orElcoMaster™forAndroid™.
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Bluetooth data output can be switched on via
Menu/Bluetooth/Enable Bluetooth. For more information
regardingElcoMaster™2.0seepage27DownloadingData.
ElcoMaster™ 2.0 Data output (BT)
Users can download data from any Elcometer gauge directly into
ElcoMaster™2.0byconnectingthegaugetothePCandfollowingthe
onscreenprompts.
Once the data has been transferred to the computer, the user can
produce professional reports in seconds. Data can also be
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transferredintoprograms,suchasExcel ,inasimilarmanner.
For more information regarding ElcoMaster™ 2.0 see page 27
DownloadingData.
Calibration Lock (T)
To avoid accidental amendments to the calibration settings switching
ontheCal/Calibration Lock feature’locks’theuserfromundertaking
any changes to the calibration without first un-checking the
Cal/Calibration Lock feature.
When the Calibration Lock is enabled, users can still test the
calibration via Cal/Test Calibration but will be unable to validate or
re-calibratethegauge.
Counted Average (BT)
Userscanpre-definethenumberofreadingsusingthecountedaverage
function. When in batching (T), select Batch/New Batch/Batch
Type/Counted Average and set the number of readings as required.
Theaverageofthispre-definednumberwillbesavedintothebatch,but
theindividualreadingswithinthecountedaveragearenotsaved. When
not in batching (B & T), select Display/Statistics/Counted Average
andsetthenumberofreadingsasrequired.
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Symbol / icon
Model
Description
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BT
The number of readings taken
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BT
Mean (average)
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Standard deviation
Hi
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Highest reading taken
Lo
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Lowest reading taken
CV%
BT
Coefficient of variation;The COV is defined as the
ratioofthestandarddeviationtothemeanandisa
normalised measure of dispersion - when
comparing batches with widely different means,
one should use the coefficient of variation for
comparisoninsteadofstandarddeviation(ó).
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HighLimit
T
LowLimit
T
Numberofreadingsabovethehighlimit
T
Numberofreadingsbelowthelowlimit
Userdefinablewarninglimits canbeset.Once the
reading exceeds the limit the gauge notifies the
user by turning the reading and relevant limit icon
red, flashing the red LED, and sounding the alarm
beep.FormoreinformationseeLimitsonpage17.
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Nominal Value
When using counted average, the gauge switches between
displaying statistics based on individual readings to statistics based
onthecountedaverage,aseachsetofreadingaretaken.
On Screen Statistics (BT)
User selectable statistical and general measurement information can
be displayed on the gauge. The information to be displayed can be
selectedandmanagedbyselectingtheDisplay softkey.
?Up to 8 statistics can be selected to be displayed on the reading
screenviaDisplay/Statistics/Select Statistics
?EnsurethatDisplay/Readings & Selected Stats isalsochecked.
?ToviewallstatisticsselectDisplay/Statistics/View All
The following statistical and general information can be displayed on
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Analogue Bar Graph (BT)
ByselectingDisplay/Readings& Bar Graph
theusercanviewananaloguerepresentation
of the current reading together with the
highest (Hi), lowest (Lo) and average (x)
reading. The graph is updated automatically
wheneachreadingistaken.
The values on the top left and right of the
bar signify the measurement range from
zero to the thick calibration foil value plus
10%. If calibrated using the factory
calibration,theprobescalerangeplus10%
is used. If limits are set, the limit values
±10%areusedandtherelevantlimiticonis
displayed above the bar in the appropriate
position.
With Limits: The current measurement is
displayed as a white or red bar; white if
withinsetlimits,andredifoutsidesetlimits.
If below the lower limit, the left arrow head
isalsofilledredandifabovetheupperlimit,
therightarrowheadisfilledred.
Ifthenextmeasurementtakeniswithinsetlimits,theleftorrightarrow
outline will remain red to signify that the previous reading was outside
setlimits.
Without Limits: Thecurrentmeasurementisdisplayedasawhitebar.
If outside the measurement range, the left or right arrow head is also
filledwhite.
4Users can choose to show Readings & Selected Stats (BT) - see On Screen
Statistics on page 14, Readings & Run Chart (T) - see Run Chart on page 15-16,
Readings & Bar Graph (BT)orReadings Only (BT). Readings & Run Chart isonly
availablewheninBatching.

Run Chart (T)
By selecting Display/Readings & Run Chart the user can view a line
trend graph of the last 20 measurements. The graph is updated
automaticallywheneachreadingistaken.
Up to five horizontal axes are displayed representing different values /
statisticsasfollows:
?Highestreadinginthebatch“ ”
?Lowest reading in the batch “ ”
(for batches of more than one reading)
?Mean of readings in the batch “ ”
(for batches of more than one reading)
?High limit for the batch “ ” (when enabled)
?Low limit for the batch “ ” (when enabled)
Thereadingsare displayedaswhite orredpoints; white ifareading is
withinlimits(ornolimitshavebeenset),andredifoutsidesetlimits.
4Users can choose to show Readings & Selected Stats (BT) - see On Screen
Statisticsonpage14, Readings & Run Chart (T),Readings & Bar Graph (BT)-see
Analogue Bar Graph on page 15 or Readings Only (BT). Readings & Run Chart is
onlyavailablewheninBatching.
Time and date (T)
Oncetheappropriatetimeanddatehasbeenset(Menu/Setup/Time and
Date), the user can display the time and date at the top of the Elcometer
224displayviaMenu/Setup/Time andDate/DisplayTime andDate.
?Thetimeformatcanbesettoeitherthe12houror24hourclockvia
Menu/Setup/Time and Date/Set Format/Set Time Format
?The date format can be set to either dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy or
yyyy/mm/dd via Menu/Setup/Time and Date/Set Format/Set
Date Format
4PleasenotethatthetimeanddateisreplacedbythebatchnamewhenthegaugeisinBatchmode.
When a batch is created, re-opened (or when the gauge is switched
onwhilstinbatchmode)andwheneachreadingistaken,thetimeand
date details are stored within the batch - allowing the user to have an
accuraterecordofwhenthemeasurementsweretaken.Thetimeand
datestamp for eachreading isdisplayed in theBatch/Review Batch
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Gauge Memory (T)
The Elcometer 224 versions are supplied with a varying level of
memory:
Model B: The Model B gauge’s ‘rolling statistics’ provides accurate
statistical values for all measurements taken since the
statistics were last cleared (Display/Clear Statistics).
The last 5 readings, however, can be displayed by
pressingtheData softkey.
Model T: Atotal of 150,000 readings can be stored into the gauge’s
memory either in a single batch or in up to 2,500 batches
(see Batching on page 18). Each batch can be individually
named.
Limits (T)
During the inspection process surfaces can often have specified
minimumand/ormaximumprofilevalues.
Users can program upper and/or lower warning limits into the
Elcometer 224 gauge by selecting Menu/Set Limits/Set Upper or
Menu/Set Limits/Set Lower.
Toswitchthelimitson,theusershouldensurethattheEnable Limits
radiobuttonischecked.
?When an Upper Limit has been set up and enabled the “ ” icon is
displayed.
?When a Lower Limit has been set up and enabled the “ ” icon is
displayed.
?If both Upper and Lower limits have been set up and enabled then
thetwoiconsaredisplayedtogetheras“ ”.
When the Elcometer 224 gauge takes a
reading which is outside the set limits the
following occurs:
?TheRedLEDflashes
?Thereadingisdisplayedinred
?The alarmbeeps3times
?Theassociatedlimiticonturnsred
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In addition, the number of readings above limit (or below limit as
applicable) statistic is incremented when readings are stored into
memory, the reading is tagged with either the high or low icon as
appropriate.FormoreinformationseeBatchingonpage18.
To switch off a particular limit go to Menu/Set Limits/Set Upper or
Menu/Set Limits/Set Lower andsetthelimitvaluetoOffusingtheup
anddownsoftkeys.
Theprogrammedlimit valuescanbe displayed onthereading screen
via Display/Statistics/Select Statistics and checking the
appropriate radio button. The maximum number of statistics that can
bedisplayedonthereadingscreenatthesametimeis8.
If a low limit has been set up, the upper limit value cannot be lower
thanthepre-setlowerlimit.
Individuallimitscanalso be setupforeachbatch on ModelTgauges.
FormoreinformationseeBatchingonpage18.
Gauge Welcome Screen (ST)
Users can adjust the start up screen on their Elcometer 224 gauges
viatheElcoMaster™2.0software-seepage50formoreinformation.
7 BATCHING (T)
TheElcometer224ModelThastwomeasurementmodes:
Immediate mode: Where readings are taken, rolling statistics
calculated (and displayed), but individual values are not stored in the
memory;and
Batching: Where readings are stored into memory in batches.
Batches allow the user to collate readings for easier analysis of large
structuresorcomplexassemblies.The Elcometer224ModelTgauge
can store a total of 150,000 readings in up to 2,500 batches and has
thefollowingbatchingfunctions:
?Createanewbatch;Batch/New Batch
?Openanexistingbatch;Batch/Open Existing Batch
?Renameanexistingbatch;Batch/Edit Batch/Rename Batch
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?Copy a batch - including all calibration and limit setups;
Batch/Copy Batch
?Clear all the readings within the batch - but leaving all calibration
andlimitsetups;Batch/Edit Batch/Clear Batch
?Reviewthereadings,statistics,calibration,batchinformationanda
graphofthereadings;Batch/Review Batch
?Delete a Batch or all batches, entirely from the gauge; Batch/Edit
Batch/Delete Batch
?Delete the last reading entirely or delete the reading, but mark the
reading as deleted in the batch memory - Batch/Deleted
Reading/Delete With Tag and Batch/Deleted Reading/Delete
Without Tag respectively.
Creating a new batch
Whenusingbatchingforthefirsttime,orwhenyouwishtoopenanew
batch,pressBatch/New Batch.Theusercannow:
?Openthebatchandtakereadings;Batch/New Batch/Open Batch 1
?Rename the batch - before opening it via Batch/New
Batch/Rename Batch 1. (SeeAlpha numeric naming Batches on
page19)
?Choose the type of batch (normal or counted average) before
opening it via Batch/New Batch/Batch Type (see Batch Types on
page24)
?Set up specific batch limits via Batch/New Batch/Batch Limits
(seeLimitsonpage17)
?Set up a fixed batch size via Batch/New Batch/Fixed Batch Size
(seeFixedBatchSizeonpage25)
Once all the batch settings have been created, press Batch/New
Batch/Open Batch 1 - where ‘Batch 1' may now be a re-named as
required.
Alpha numeric naming batches
When in batching the user can rename the batch to a more
appropriatename.
When a new batch is created, the gauge automatically names it
‘Batch n’ - where ‘n’ is the next unused batch number; e.g. Batch 1,
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