Elcometer 456 User manual

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Elcometer 456
Duct Deposit Measuring System
Operating Instructions
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This product meets the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive.
Bluetooth SIG QDID = B014393.
is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited.
®and Bluetooth®are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Elcometer Limited.
ElcoMaster®is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited.
All other trademarks acknowledged.
© Copyright Elcometer Limited. 2009.
All rights reserved. No part of this Document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored (in a retrieval system
or otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited.
A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com.
Doc.No. TMA-0436 Issue 03
Text with Cover No: 20382
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CONTENTS
Section Page
1 About this equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Taking a reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Using the duct cleaning template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Calibrating your gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Printing readings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Transferring readings to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8 Producing reports using ElcoMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9 Probe technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10 Spares and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 456 Duct Deposit Measuring System. Welcome to
Elcometer.
Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of coatings inspection equipment. Our
products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application to post application
inspection.
The Elcometer 456 Duct Deposit Measuring System 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 ABOUT THIS EQUIPMENT
The Elcometer 456 Duct Deposit Measuring System is designed for measurement of the thickness of dust
and grease deposits within ventilation systems and kitchen ducts made of ferrous metals.
Use the template supplied to help you take readings of deposit thickness over the test area and then save
your measurements in the gauge memory. When you have finished testing, download your measurements
to a PC via Bluetooth
®
or cable and then produce a professional survey report using the pre-designed
reports in ElcoMaster software. This is the DTT (Deposit Thickness Test) in HVCA guide TR/19.
To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 456 Duct Deposit Measuring System, please take
some time to read these Operating Instructions and the separate instruction manual for the
Elcometer 456 gauge. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have
any questions.
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1.1 CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX
• Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Top model
• T456F1D Duct Probe
• Probe calibration foils (x3) and ferrous zero plate
• Duct Cleaning Template
• ElcoMaster™ Software, including Duct Deposit Report template
• Batteries, x2
• Wrist Harness
• Black Plastic Carry Case
• Operating Instructions
1.2 PACKAGING
The equipment is packed in cardboard and plastic packaging. 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
Before you use your gauge for the first time, remove the paper strip from the battery compartment.
2.1 FIT PROBE
Align probe connector keyway with the socket on the base of the gauge and push in
direction illustrated. The connector locks automatically.
2.2 SWITCH ON GAUGE
Switch on - press .
Switch off - press and hold .
2.3 INTERFACING WITH A PC
Your gauge has a Bluetooth
®
interface. Connect your gauge to your PC using Bluetooth
®
for quick and easy data transfer and welcome screen download - see “Transferring
readings to a computer” on page 11.
If your PC does not have a Bluetooth
®
interface, use a Bluetooth
®
to USB convertor (see
“Spares and accessories” on page 16) or connect your gauge using the serial interface
located on the side of your gauge. Connect your gauge to the PC using the optional PC
connection cable.
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3 TAKING A READING
3.1 BEFORE YOU START
Have you calibrated the gauge?........see page 8 of these instructions.
Do you require statistics?..................press STATS.
Do you want to save readings?.........press DATA.
Have you selected units (µm, etc)?...press MENU>SETUP>UNITS.
3.2 PROCEDURE
1. Switch on the gauge.
2. Hold the probe and press firmly against the surface you are
measuring. The reading may be inaccurate if the probe is not
held flat against the surface.
3. Read the depth shown on the display.
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4 USING THE DUCT CLEANING TEMPLATE
Take readings (see page 5) in accordance with the appropriate HVCA
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method of measurement.
Use the Duct Cleaning Template supplied and the procedure described below to help you take a group of
20 readings before and after cleaning in the test location. Then output your readings to ElcoMaster™.
1. Place the Duct Cleaning Template
in the duct.
2. Mark the position of each corner.
3. Use your gauge to take a reading in
each of the holes in the template
and save all these readings in a
batch.
4. Remove the template and clean
the surface of the duct within the
boundaries of the corner marks.
a. Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association, Guide to Good Practice TR/19, Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems
(www.hvca.org.uk).
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
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5. Replace the Duct Cleaning
Template in the duct ensuring that it
is in the same position as before -
use the corner marks as
positioning guides.
6. Use your gauge to take a second
set of readings in the same order
as the first set and save your
readings in the same batch.
7. Connect your gauge to a PC and
use the Duct Deposit Report
template in ElcoMaster™ to
produce a professional report of
your readings - see “Producing
reports using ElcoMaster” on page 12.
(5) (6)
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5 CALIBRATING YOUR GAUGE
Before taking measurements, always calibrate your gauge.
Follow steps 1 to 9 below to calibrate your gauge. Complete instructions on how to calibrate your gauge are
provided in the separate instruction book supplied with the gauge.
(1) Place the plastic shims on the
ferrous zero plate supplied with
your gauge. If necessary, the
shims should be stacked upon
each other until the thickness
totals approximately 250 µm.
(2) Switch on the gauge, hold the
probe well away from any metal
and press CAL.
(3) Place probe on shim stack.
Take a number of readings (to
obtain the average thickness of
the stacked shims).
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(4) Adjust the reading on the
display until it equals the
thickness of the stacked shims;
press to decrease the reading
and to increase the reading.
Example: If the shim stack reads
250 and the gauge displays 241,
press until the gauge displays
250.
(5) Press SET. (6) Remove the shims from the
zero plate.
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You have now finished calibrating your gauge and it is ready for use. You may wish to test the gauge again
using the stacked shims.
(7) Place the probe on the surface
of the zero plate and take a
reading.
(8) Press ZERO. (9) Press SET.
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6 PRINTING READINGS
To print your readings to a printer or to a PC, use the PRINT/OUTPUT function which is available from the
main menu of your gauge.
Using this function, a single batch of readings, or batches of readings can be output via the RS232 interface
and cable.
Note: To use this function, first setup using MENU/SETUP/OUTPUT
7 TRANSFERRING READINGS TO A COMPUTER
Transfer the readings you take from the memory of the gauge to a PC for archiving, analysis and reporting.
7.1 SOFTWARE
Your gauge comes complete with software which allows data to be transferred to a PC using Bluetooth
®
or
the optional PC connection cable. The CD supplied with your gauge includes the following software:
• Elcometer Data Transfer Software (EDTS+ Excel Link)
• ElcoMaster™ Software for Measurement Data
• ElcoMaster™ Data Conversion Software
The use of ElcoMaster™ software is recommended as it contains a report designed specifically for duct
deposit measurements. Data can be transferred from the batch memory of the Elcometer 456 gauge and
can also be transferred as the measurements are taken. ElcoMaster™ includes all the charts that you may
need together with a report designer to let you design your reports the way you wish to see them.
ElcoMaster™ can also be used to create personalised welcome screens and upload them to your gauge.
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7.2 CABLE CONNECTION
1. Connect your gauge to your PC using the optional PC connection cable. Connect the cable between
the interface on the side of the gauge and an RS232 interface on your PC.
2. Switch on your gauge and ensure the Reading Screen is displayed.
3. Start ElcoMaster™ and follow the instructions included with the software.
7.3 BLUETOOTH
®
CONNECTION
Full instructions on how to interface your gauge with ElcoMaster™ and download data are included in the
ElcoMaster™ help file supplied with the software.
8 PRODUCING REPORTS USING ELCOMASTER
The ElcoMaster™ software included with your Elcometer 456 gauge includes a report designed specifically
for duct deposit measurements. Follow the steps listed below to download readings from the gauge to
ElcoMaster and then output the report to a printer, a file or to email. Further information can be found in the
instructions provided with your gauge and the help file contained within ElcoMaster™.
8.1 DOWNLOAD READINGS DATA FROM GAUGE MEMORY
Before you start, interface and add your gauge to ElcoMaster™ - refer to the instructions included with
ElcoMaster™ software.
1. Ensure your gauge is connected - refer to the following screenshot.
2. Click on the batch or batches you want to download (hold down the Ctrl key to select multiple batches).
3. Click on the Download button.
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4. Select which folder to download to and then press OK to start download.
8.2 VIEW THE DUCT DEPOSIT REPORT
1. In the Folder List, click on the folder where your measurements were saved.
2. In the List Window select the batch (or batches) downloaded.
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3. In ‘My Reports’ tick ‘Duct Deposit Report’. The report will be shown and can be printed, converted to
pdf or emailed - refer to the instructions included with ElcoMaster™ software for more information.
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9 PROBE TECHNICAL DATA
RANGE
0 µm to 1500 µm (0 mil to 60 mil)
ACCURACY
±1% to ±3% or ±2.5 µm
b
(±0.1 mil)
RESOLUTION
0.1 µm in the range 0 µm to 99.9 µm
1 µm in the range 100 µm to 1500 µm
0.01 mil in the range 0 mil to 4.99 mils
0.1 mil in the range 5 mils to 60 mils
10 SPARES AND ACCESSORIES
The following spare parts and optional accessories are available from Elcometer, or your Elcometer supplier.
To place an order please quote the sales part number which follows the description of each part:
USB to Bluetooth
®
Interface T99920130
Gauge-to-PC RS232 Connection Cable T99916217
RS232 to USB Cable Adaptor (used in conjunction with T99916217 to connect to a USB port)T99916716
Gauge-to-PC USB Connection Cable Kit (comprises of T99916217 & T99916716) T99916217A
b. Whichever is the greater.
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Duct cleaning template: T99913939
Probe calibration foils (x3), ferrous zero plate and protective wallet: T9904905-1
Ferrous zero plate: T99913969
11 RELATED EQUIPMENT
Elcometer produces a wide range of surface testing equipment and other associated coating inspection
equipment. Users of the Elcometer 456 Duct Deposit Measuring System may also benefit from the following
Elcometer products:
• Elcometer Duct Grease Thickness Comb
• Elcometer Probe for Curved Ducts
For further information contact Elcometer, your local Elcometer supplier or visit www.elcometer.com
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