Elcometer 415 User manual

Elcometer 415
Paint & Powder Gauge
(for measuring on smooth surfaces)
User Guide
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For the avoidance of doubt, please refer to the original English language version.
Gauge Dimensions: 141 x 73 x 37mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46")
Gauge Weight: 156g (5.5oz) including batteries
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CONTENTS
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Gauge Overview
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Box Contents
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Using the Gauge
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Getting Started
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Taking a Reading
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Statistics
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Calibrating the Gauge
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Downloading Data
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Upgrading your Gauge
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Spares & Accessories
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Warranty Statement
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Technical Specification
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Legal Notices & Regulatory Information
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Appendix 1: Summary of Gauge Icons
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Appendix 2: ElcoMaster Collect Design
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1 GAUGE OVERVIEW
2 Colour Screen
6 USB Data Output Socket (below cover)
1 LED Indicators - Red (left), Green (right)
3 Multifunction Softkeys
7 Battery Compartment (¼ turn open/close)
5 Integral Probe
4 On/Off Key
8 Wrist Strap Connection
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2 BOX CONTENTS
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Elcometer 415 Paint & Powder Gauge
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Calibration Check Piece; Steel
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Foil Set
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Screen Protector (Model T only)
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Wrist Strap
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Protective Case
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2 x AA Batteries
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ElcoMaster Software & USB Cable (Model T only)
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Test Certificate
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User Guide
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a Nominal Values: 25, 50, 125, 250, 500 &1000µm (1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10, 20, 40mils)

3 USING THE GAUGE
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Power: Batteries or USB -
including battery life indicator
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Bluetooth On (Model T only) -
Grey: not paired; Orange: paired
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Substrate Type - F: Ferrous; FNF: Ferrous;
FNF: Non-Ferrous
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Calibration Method
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Units of Measurement - µm, mils
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Menu Softkey
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Statistics Softkey (see page en-6)
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Calibration Softkey
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4 GETTING STARTED
4.1 ENSURING YOUR GAUGE HAS THE LATEST FIRMWARE
& UPGRADING YOUR GAUGE
Each gauge is supplied with 2 x AA alkaline
batteries.
To insert or replace the batteries:
To ensure that your gauge has the most up-to-date gauge firmware,
allowing you to benefit from the latest features and functionality, we
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recommend that the gauge is connected to ElcoMaster on a regular
basis and before first use.
Simply connect the gauge via USB to an internet connected computer
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running ElcoMaster using the ‘Connect Gauge’ feature. If a later
version of the gauge firmware is available, ‘Update Gauge’ will be
displayed to the right of the gauge details. Click ‘Update Gauge’ to
install the latest firmware.
4.2 FITTING THE BATTERIES
1 Lift the latch on the battery compartment
cover and rotate anti-clockwise to remove
the cover.
3 Refit the cover and rotate the latch
clockwise to close.
2 Insert 2 batteries taking care to ensure
correct polarity.
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The battery condition is indicated by a symbol in the top right of the
display ( ):
4 Full symbol (orange) = batteries at full capacity
4.3 SWITCHING ON / OFF
4 Empty symbol (red, flashing) = batteries at lowest
sustainable level
To switch off: Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the screen
goes blank.
4.4 SETTING THE BEEP VOLUME
Note: The gauge will switch off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity.
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2 Use the softkeys to highlight ‘ ’ and press ‘ ’ to select.
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4.5 SETTING THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
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2 Use the softkeys to highlight ‘ ’ and press ‘ ’ to select.
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To switch on: Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the Elcometer
logo is displayed.
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3 Use the softkeys to adjust the screen brightness and press
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‘ ’ to set or ‘ ’ to disregard any changes made and return to the
previous screen.
4 The default setting is ‘ ’ (Auto) .
The screen brightness can be set to ‘ ’ - the brightness is (Auto)
adjusted automatically using the gauge’s ambient light sensor - or can
be set by the user to suit the measurement conditions. To set the
screen brightness:
The gauge beeps each time a measurement is taken. To set the beep
volume:
1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.
1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.
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3 Use the softkeys to adjust the volume and press ‘ ’ to set or
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‘ ’ to disregard any changes made and return to the previous
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The Elcometer 415 calculates and displays statistical values as each
reading is taken, see Section 6 ‘Statistics’ for details.
The gauge should be calibrated before taking readings, see Section 7
‘Calibrating the Gauge’ on page en-6.
1 Whilst holding the gauge perpendicular, gently place the probe
onto the surface.
To take a reading:
4 The reading may be inaccurate if the probe is not held flat against the
surface.
2 The coating thickness is shown on the display.
4 ‘>1000µm’ (‘>40mils’) indicates a reading outside the gauge range.
3 For subsequent readings, lift the probe off and then replace it on
to the coated surface.
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Using ElcoMaster the Elcometer 415 can simultaneously transmit the
live reading to a PC or mobile device (Model T only) for report
generation, see Section 8 ‘Downloading Data’ on page en-8 for more
information.
4.6 SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNITS
The Elcometer 415 can take measurements in µm and mils. To set the
measurement units:
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2 Use the softkeys to highlight ‘µm/mil’ and press ‘ ’ to
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alternate between ‘µm’ and ‘mil’, followed by the ç softkey to
return to the main reading screen.
4.7 SCREEN ROTATION
To enable / disable automatic screen rotation:
1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.
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2 Use the softkeys to highlight ‘ ’ and press ‘ ’ to alternate
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between ‘ ’ (disabled) and ‘ ’ (enabled), followed by the ç
softkey to return to the main reading screen.
1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.
Using the internal accelerometer, the gauge will automatically rotate
the display to allow the user to easily read the thickness value in any
orientation - 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°.
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4 GETTING STARTED (continued)

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7 CALIBRATING THE GAUGE
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values of thickness to ensure accuracy on different substrate types,
shapes and surface finishes.
The calibration adjustment method chosen depends on the condition
of the substrate to be measured. As the Elcometer 415 has been
specifically designed for measuring smooth coatings on thin ferrous
and non-ferrous metal surfaces, two calibration options are available;
Zero Calibration and Smooth Calibration.
Calibration adjustment is the process of setting the gauge to known
Calibration
Method
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Description
Zero
Calibration
A simple method for calibrating on smooth
uncoated metal and the gauge will adjust the
calibration accordingly. Also known as the
single point calibration method.
substrates. Simply place the probe on the
Smooth
Calibration
This is a more accurate method of calibrating
the gauge than the Zero method as it
requires the user to calibrate the gauge
using a foil of known thickness and the un-
coated substrate.
6 STATISTICS
The Elcometer 415 calculates and displays the following statistical
values as each measurement is taken:
Ÿ Number of readings (n:)
Ÿ Average reading (X:)
Ÿ Lowest reading (Lo:)
Ÿ Highest reading (Hi:)
To display or hide the statistics from the screen, press the ‘ ’
softkey.
To clear the current statistical values, ‘ ’ softkey press and hold the
for approximately 3 seconds (when statistics are displayed). The
gauge will beep and the statistics will reset to zero.

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7 CALIBRATING THE GAUGE (continued)
Note: FNF gauges must be calibrated in both the ferrous
and non-ferrous mode to ensure accuracy of
readings.
1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.
4 Foils can also be stacked to increase the
thickness value.
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3 Use the softkeys to adjust the value,
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followed by ‘ ’ to set.
2 When prompted, whilst holding the gauge
perpendicular, gently place the probe onto
the uncoated metal substrate. ‘Zero’ will
be displayed and the gauge will return to
the main reading screen.
4 When selecting the foil value, the user should
choose a thickness that is close to but greater
than the expected dry film thickness value.
4 When prompted, whilst holding the gauge
perpendicular, gently place the probe onto
the uncoated metal substrate. ‘Zero’ will
be displayed and the gauge will return to
the main reading screen.
7.1 SELECTING THE CALIBRATION METHOD
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2 Use the softkeys to highlight ‘ ’ and press ‘ ’ to
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alternate between Zero ‘ ’ and Smooth ‘ ’ calibration,
followed by the ç softkey to return to the main reading screen.
1 Press the ‘ ’ softkey.
2 When prompted, whilst holding the gauge
perpendicular, gently place the probe onto the
centre of the foil(s).
Note: FNF gauges must be calibrated in both the ferrous
and non-ferrous mode to ensure accuracy of
readings.
7.2 USING ZERO CALIBRATION
7.3 USING SMOOTH CALIBRATION
1 Press the softkey.‘ ’

8 DOWNLOADING DATA
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Using ElcoMaster - supplied with each gauge and available as a free
download at elcometer.com - the Elcometer 415 can simultaneously
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transmit the live reading via USB or Bluetooth (Model T only), to a PC
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for report generation. For more information on ElcoMaster visit
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Ideal when out in the field or on-site, using the ElcoMaster Mobile App
users can:
Ÿ Store live readings directly on to a mobile device and save them
into batches together with GPS coordinates.
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8.2 USING ELCOMASTER MOBILE APPS - MODEL T
Ÿ Add photographs of the test surface (via the mobile device’s camera).
Ÿ Map readings on to a photograph or diagram (when using the
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‘Collect Design’ function in ElcoMaster - see Appendix 2 ‘ElcoMaster
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8.1 USING ELCOMASTER ON A PC
Ÿ Inspection data can be transferred from mobile to PC for further
analysis and reporting.
Compatible with smart phones
and tablets running Android 2.1
or above. To install, download
via www.elcometer.com or using
the Google Play™ Store app,
and follow the on screen
instructions.
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If the gauge does not display a valid reading, it may require
re-calibration - see Sections 7.2 & 7.3.
3 The gauge should read the value printed on the foil label ±1-3%
or ±2.5 - whichever is the greater.μm (±0.1mil)
7.4 CHECKING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION
2 Whilst holding the gauge perpendicular, gently place the probe
onto the foil.
1 Place a calibration foil on to the steel or aluminium check piece
supplied.
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Gauge firmware can be upgraded to the latest version by the user via
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ElcoMaster , as it becomes available. ElcoMaster will inform the user
of any updates when the gauge is connected to the PC with an internet
connection.
9 UPGRADING YOUR GAUGE
10 SPARES & ACCESSORIES
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Certified Foil Set; 0 - 1000µm (0 - 40mils) T99022255-1C
Calibration Check Piece; Aluminium (Non-Ferrous) T99916901
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Foil Set; 0 - 1000µm (0 - 40mils) T99022255-1
The following spares and accessories are available from your local
Calibration Check Piece; Steel (Ferrous) T99916925
Description Part Number
Self Adhesive Screen Protectors, Pack of 10 T99922341
Elcometer supplier or direct from Elcometer.
USB Cable T99921325
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11 WARRANTY STATEMENT
manufacturing defects, excluding contamination and wear.
The warranty can be extended to two years within 60 days of purchase
via www.elcometer.com.
Elcometer 415 gauges are supplied with a one year warranty against
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Made for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone
6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone
5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPad Air
2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini
2, iPad (3rd and 4th generation),
iPad mini, iPad 2, and iPod touch
(4th and 5th generation). To
install, download via
www.elcometer.com or the App
Store, and follow the on screen
instructions.
8 DOWNLOADING DATA (continued)