Elcometer 456 User manual

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Elcometer 456
High Temperature
PINIP™ Probe
Operating Instructions

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The Elcometer 456 High
Temperature PINIP™ probe has
been tested in accordance with EU
regulations governing Electro-
magnetic compliance and it meets
the required directives.
is a registered trademark of
Elcometer Instruments Ltd.
All other trademarks acknowledged.
© Copyright Elcometer Instruments Ltd.
2004.
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 Instruments Ltd.
Doc.No. TMA-0308 Issue 01
Text with Cover No: 19156

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CONTENTS
Section Page
1 About your probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Fitting the probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Calibrating the probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Taking a reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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hank you for your purchase of this
Elcometer 456 High Temperature
PINIP™ probe. 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 456 High Temperature
PINIP™ probe 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 YOUR PROBE
The Elcometer 456 High Temperature
PINIP™ probe enables fast and accurate
measurement of the thickness of coatings on
metal substrates at temperatures up to 250°C
(480°F).
The PINIP™ format (Plug-In Integral Probe)
is an integral style probe which plugs in to an
Elcometer 456 or Elcometer 4562separate
gauge type F or FNF. This provides all the
benefits of an integral gauge and the
flexibility of a separate gauge in a single unit.
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The High Temperature PINIP™ is an F1 2
scale probe which combines the F1 scale
with the F2 scale in a single probe. The user
selects the appropriate range for the work in
hand. The resolution of the gauge is
dependent on the scale selected on the
gauge.
1.1 What the box contains
• Elcometer 456 High Temperature
PINIP™ probe
• Calibration thickness standard, 2 x
• Storage case, 2 x
• Operating instructions
2 FITTING THE PROBE
To ensure correct transfer of data from the
probe and detection of the new probe, the
gauge must be switched off when the
PINIP™ probe is fitted.
Twist the PINIP™
until the connector
locates. Taking
care not to cross
the threads, lock
the probe by turning
the locking ring 1½
times clockwise, or
until tight.

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A probe must be calibrated once it has been
fitted - refer to your Elcometer 456 Operating
Instructions and section 3 of these
instructions.
3 CALIBRATING THE PROBE
Special thickness standards are supplied
with F1 2 High Temperature PINIP™ Probes.
To use these special thickness standards,
place the appropriate thickness standard
over the end of the PINIP™ probe during the
calibration procedure. Remove the thickness
standard from the end of the PINIP™ probe
after use.
A High Temperature PINIP™ probe should
always be calibrated on a hot substrate. The
temperature of the substrate used for
calibration is best equal to the temperature of
the surface being measured.
The magnetic properties of the substrate can
be affected by the temperature of the
substrate. It is therefore advisable to use a
substrate for calibration that is of a similar
material and temperature to the coated
substrate being measured.

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4 TAKING A READING
The procedure for taking a reading with a
High Temperature PINIP™ probe is the same
as for a standard Elcometer 456 probe,
however the following points should be
noted:
Take care: High Temperature
PINIP™ probes are capable of
measuring on surfaces up to 250°C
(480°F).
Wear appropriate protective clothing and
avoid bodily contact with the hot surface
during measurement.
Measurement speed. When measuring
high temperature materials measurement
speed must be reduced to prevent
overheating of the probe. The maximum
measurement speed of the High Temperature
PINIP™ probe at 250°C (480°F) is 4 readings
per minute.
5 PACKAGING
The Elcometer High Temperature PINIP™
probe is 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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6 MAINTENANCE
The Elcometer High Temperature PINIP™
probe does not contain any user-serviceable
components. In the unlikely event of a fault,
the probe should be returned to your local
Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer.
Details of Elcometer offices around the world
are given on the outside cover of these
Operating Instructions. Alternatively visit the
Elcometer website, www.elcometer.com
7 SPARES
The following replacement High Temperature
PINIP™ thickness standards are available
from Elcometer or your local Elcometer
supplier:
Thickness standard Sales Part Number
1.5 mm T45618978-2
5 mm T45618978-3
8 RELATED EQUIPMENT
Users of the High Temperature PINIP™
probe may also benefit from the following
Elcometer products:
• Infrared portable printer for 456 gauges.
• Infrared Digital Thermometers with or
without laser assisted alignment.
Visit www.elcometer.com for more details.