Elcometer 506 User manual

User Guide
Elcometer 506
Analogue & Digital Adhesion Tester
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Gauge Overview
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After Test
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Box Contents
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Digital Pressure Gauge Features & Functions
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Securing the Dolly
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Dollies
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Preparing the Gauge for Test
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Dolly Skirts
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Attaching the Gauge to the Dolly
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Adhesives
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Performing the Test
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Verifying the Gauge Calibration
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Assessing the Results (Destructive Testing)
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Additional Information
CONTENTS
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For the avoidance of doubt, please refer to the original English language version.
The Elcometer 506 Digital Adhesion Tester meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. The product is Class B, Group 1 ISM equipment
according to CISPR 11. Group 1 ISM product: A product in which there is intentionally generated and/or used conductively coupled radio-frequency
energy which is necessary for the internal functioning of the equipment itself. Class B product are 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.
A Material Safety Data Sheets for adhesive supplied by Elcometer can be downloaded via our website:
Araldite Standard Two Part Epoxy Adhesive: www.elcometer.com/images/MSDS/araldite_epoxy_adhesive.pdf
The pressure gauge supplied with the Elcometer 506 Digital Adhesion Tester is intended for use only as an integral part of the instrument and should not be
removed by the user and used elsewhere.
is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6BU. United Kingdom
All other trademarks acknowledged.
Gauge dimensions: Instrument Length: 290mm (11.5")
Gauge Weight: With 14.2mm & 20mm Standard Dolly Skirt: 1.8kgs (4lbs); With 50mm Standard Dolly Skirt: 2.0kgs (4.4lbs)
© Elcometer Limited 2012 - 2013. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored (in a retrieval system or
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1 GAUGE OVERVIEW
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1 Lanyard Ring
2 Actuator
3 Pressure Gauge
(Analogue or Digital)
4 Crank Handle
5 Coarse Adjustment Screw
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6 Actuator Skirt
7 Quick Connect Coupling
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Analogue Pressure Gauge
a) Dual Scale (MPa & PSI) Dial for
20mm (outer scale) & 50mm (inner
scale) Dollies
b) Drag Max Indicator (Red)
Digital Pressure Gauge
c) Pressure Range Bar Graph
d) On/Off & Enter Key
e) Adhesion Reading
f) Battery Life Indicator
g) Units of Measurement (MPA or PSI)
h) Menu & Up Key
i) Zero/Max Hold & Down Key
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3 SECURING THE DOLLY
3.1 USING 14.2mm OR 20mm DOLLIES
1 Prepare the surface of the dolly and the coating where the dolly is to be applied by roughening with
the abrasive pad. Then de-grease and clean both surfaces using a suitable solvent and allow to dry
2 Mix equal quantities of the two part Araldite adhesive and apply a thin, even layer to the prepared
surface of the dolly
3 Press the dolly firmly onto the prepared test surface and apply pressure to squeeze out excess
adhesive which should then be wiped clean
4 Allow the adhesive to cure - see Section 12 “Adhesives” on page 13
Note: If testing on vertical surfaces, you may wish to tape the dolly in place during cure.
5 If required, score the coating around the dolly using the dolly cutter provided
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3 SECURING THE DOLLY (continued)
3.2 TESTING ON CONCRETE USING 50mm DOLLIES
When testing on concrete using 50mm dollies, scoring of the coating down to,
or into, the surface of the concrete may be required.
1 If testing on coatings thicker than 0.5 mm (20 mils) use the 50mm dolly
cutter and arbor (mounted in a drill press or hand drill) to cut a “ring” into
the concrete
Note: Ensure that the scoring is perpendicular to the coating and that the test area is
not subjected to twisting or torque. To minimise heat and suppress dust, water
lubrication may be required.
2 Follow steps 1-4 in Section 3.1, making sure the dolly is positioned inside
the cut “ring”
To score coatings thinner than 0.5 mm (20 mils), a sharp knife may be sufficient to carefully score around
the dolly once it has been secured in place by adhesive.
Fit the batteries (digital gauge only, see Section 9.1) and once the
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appropriate dolly skirt is attached to the actuator:
1 Turn the crank handle anti-clockwise until it is fully unwound
2 Turn the coarse adjustment screw anti-clockwise until it is fully unwound
3 Ensure the quick connect coupling is fully depressed
4 Zero the pressure gauge, see Section 4.1 & 4.2
5 Select the measurement units; MPA or PSI (digital gauge only, see
Section 9.3)
6 Select the dolly size (digital gauge only, see Section 9.4)
† Dolly skirts are available for different dolly diameters and for thin substrates - see Section 11 “Dolly Skirts” on page 12 for details.
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4.1 ZEROING THE ANALOGUE PRESSURE GAUGE
1 Fully unwind the crank handle and coarse adjustment screw (anti-clockwise) to release all pressure
2 Position the red drag indicator to “0" by rotating the knob on the front of the dial indicator
4.2 ZEROING THE DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE
1 Press to switch the gauge on
2 Fully unwind the crank handle and coarse adjustment screw (anti-clockwise) to release all pressure
3 Press to zero the gauge and set the gauge to store the maximum force recorded during test,
known as ‘Max Hold’
Max Hold: The display holds the maximum value until the button is pressed for a second time. ‘Max
MAX
Hold’ should be switched on before undertaking an adhesion test, signified on the display by either MPA
MAX
or PSI. The ‘Max Hold’ feature is switched off when the gauge is switched off.
Note: “RLOCK” will be displayed if the gauge zero has failed. This is due to the pressure not being fully released from
the instrument. If this occurs, release all the pressure by turning the crank handle followed by the coarse
adjustment screw anti-clockwise until fully unwound and press to repeat the gauge zero.
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5 ATTACHING THE GAUGE TO THE DOLLY
1 Pull up the quick connect coupling, place the actuator (with skirt fitted) over the
dolly then release the coupling to grip the dolly
Note: The quick connect coupling is not a bayonet fitting. Do not attempt to push the actuator on to
the dolly without lifting the quick connect coupling. If the actuator does not grip the dolly,
repeat steps 1 to 3 in Section 4.
2 Turn the coarse adjustment screw clockwise to apply a small amount of
pressure (approximately 1 - 2MPa / 145 - 290psi), until the actuator firmly grips
the dolly
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5 ATTACHING THE GAUGE TO THE DOLLY (continued)
3 Rotate the crank handle clockwise to undertake the test - see Section 6 “Performing the Test”
on page 6 for details
When testing at height or on vertical surfaces, in order to prevent damage to the surrounding coating or harm to
the user, it may be necessary to use the Magnetic Anchor Clamp accessory, part number T50623797. This
connects to the lanyard ring on the top of the actuator to prevent the actuator from falling when the dolly is pulled
from the substrate.
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6.1 USING 20mm OR 50mm DOLLIES - ANALOGUE PRESSURE GAUGE
1 Hold the gauge steady with one hand and turn the crank handle
clockwise slowly and evenly to apply an increasing force to the dolly
and hence stress to the coating
Note: The rate at which the force is applied (the speed of rotation of the crank
handle) should be in accordance with the relevant Standard.
Continue until either;
(a) the coating fails and the dolly is removed from the surface
(destructive testing) or;
(b) the minimum specified pressure value is reached
(non-destructive testing)
6 PERFORMING THE TEST
2 Record the pressure indicated by the position of the red drag indicator (a), using either the 20mm
or 50mm scale as appropriate and unwind the crank handle and coarse adjustment screw
Do not exceed the maximum pressure as overloading could damage the gauge.
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6 PERFORMING THE TEST (continued)
6.2 USING 14.2mm DOLLIES - ANALOGUE PRESSURE GAUGE
Follow the procedure outlined in Section 6.1 then multiply the 20mm scale pressure reading by 2.
10MPa on 20mm Scale = 20MPa for a 14.2mm dolly
1000psi on 20mm Scale = 2000psi for a 14.2mm dolly
6.3 USING 14.2mm, 20mm OR 50mm DOLLIES - DIGITAL PRESSURE
GAUGE
1 Select the measurement units; MPA or PSI, see Section 9.3
2 Select the dolly size, see Section 9.4
3 Hold the gauge steady with one hand and turn the crank handle
clockwise slowly and evenly to apply an increasing force to the
dolly and hence stress to the coating
Note: The rate at which the force is applied (the speed of rotation of the crank
handle) should be in accordance with the relevant Standard.
Continue until either;
(a) the coating fails and the dolly is removed from the surface
(destructive testing) or;
(b) the minimum specified pressure value is reached
(non-destructive testing)
4 Record the pressure indicated on the display (a) and unwind the crank handle and coarse
adjustment screw
Do not exceed the maximum pressure as overloading could damage the gauge.
Note: Dollies can be reused after cleaning until either the top of the dolly where it is held in position by the quick connect
coupling is severely deformed or the dolly surface is no longer flat. Additional dollies are available from Elcometer or
your local supplier - see Section 10 on page 12 for details.
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Once pulled from the surface, examine the bottom of the dolly to assess the results.
a) Successful Test: In most cases the coating will fully adhere to the dolly and the
test can be claimed as 100% valid.
b) Partial Failure: In some cases, the coating will cover only part of the dolly face.
A partial adhesion / coating failure should be recorded if the coating covers more
than 50% of the dolly face.
Cohesive Failure: When the coating fails in the body of the coating layer leaving
some coating on the surface and some coating on the dolly face.
c) Adhesive Failure: If no coating is present on the dolly this must be recorded as a
failure of the adhesive (or glue). This is normally due to incorrect or insufficient
mixing of the component parts of the adhesive, incompatibility of the adhesive
and the coating or the dolly and / or test surface has not been properly prepared
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Adhesive
Failure
Partial Coating
Failure
Concrete
Failure
a)
c)
When testing coatings on concrete it is common for the adhesive
bond between the coating and the concrete to exceed the strength
of the concrete itself. In this case concrete will be removed from the
surface and will be seen on the coating on the dolly face.
Observing the test area will give additional information about the
type of failure; adhesion and cohesion between different layers of
the coating.
Coating
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8 AFTER TEST
8.1 ANALOGUE PRESSURE GAUGE
1 Fully unwind the crank handle and coarse adjustment screw (anti-clockwise) to decrease the
pressure to zero
2 Pull up the quick connect coupling to release the dolly
8.2 DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE
1 Fully unwind the crank handle and coarse adjustment screw (anti-clockwise) to decrease the
pressure to zero
2 Pull up the quick connect coupling to release the dolly
3 Press to release the ‘Max Hold’
4 Press again to zero the gauge and reset ‘Max Hold’
Note: Failure to release the ‘Max Hold’ and zero the gauge before each adhesion test will result in an invalid adhesion
measure.
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9 DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Read this section if you are using an Elcometer 506 Adhesion Tester fitted with a digital pressure gauge.
9.1 FITTING THE BATTERIES
1 Peel the protective rubber boot forward to expose the battery compartment cover at the rear of the gauge
2 Rotate the battery compartment cover anti-clockwise to the ‘unlock’ position
3 Identify correct polarity and fit 2 x AA alkaline dry batteries
4 Replace battery compartment cover and rotate clockwise to the ‘lock’ position
5 Replace protective rubber boot taking care not to damage the front panel of the display.
The battery symbol at the bottom right hand side of the display indicates the battery condition.

9 DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS (continued)
9.2 SWITCHING THE GAUGE ON AND OFF
TO SWITCH ON: Press . The gauge displays the version of software fitted (e.g. 1.04.03 IDENT)
followed by the MIN and MAX range in MPa.
TO SWITCH OFF: Press and hold for a second. The gauge will switch off when the button is
released.
Note: When the digital pressure gauge is switched off, “OFF” is permanently displayed.
AUTOMATIC SWITCH OFF: The gauge has a timer function and can be set to switch off automatically
after 1, 5 or 20 minutes of inactivity. The gauge default setting is NONE.
1 Press until TIMER is displayed followed by to select
2 Press or to toggle between the options; NONE, 1 MIN, 5 MIN, 20 MIN
3 Press to select the setting required
9.3 SELECTING THE UNITS
The gauge can display readings in MPa (Megapascals) or PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)
1 Press until UNITS is displayed followed by to select
2 Press or to toggle between MPA and PSI
3 Press to select the units required
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MAX
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9 DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS (continued)
9.4 SETTING THE DOLLY SIZE
1 Press until DOLLY is displayed followed by to select
2 Press or to toggle between the options; 20MM, 14.2MM, 50MM
3 Press to select the setting required
9.5 RESETTING THE GAUGE
The gauge has a gauge reset function which restores the original factory settings.
1 Press until RESET is displayed followed by to select
2 Press again to confirm the reset. The gauge will reset and switch off
3 To cancel the reset request, press or to toggle to ‘CANCL’ followed by to confirm
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The Elcometer 506 is available as a 20mm or 50mm dolly kit. 14.2mm dollies are available to
purchase as an optional accessory.
14.2mm: ideal for testing on small surface areas, for measurements over 25MPa (3600psi) and
suitable for use on some curved surfaces.
20mm: suitable for use on a variety of coatings / substrates.
50mm: Coatings on concrete, cementitious layers and uneven surfaces can be tested more
effectively with the larger 50mm dolly.
Description Sales Part Number
Aluminium Dolly 14.2mm (x10) T5060014AL-10
Aluminium Dolly 14.2mm (x100) T5060014AL-100
Aluminium Dolly 20mm (x10) T5060020AL-10
Aluminium Dolly 20mm (x100) T5060020AL-100
Aluminium Dolly 50mm (x4) T5060050AL-4
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Standard skirts are available for 14.2mm and 20mm dollies as well as 50mm dollies. Special skirts
are also available for testing on thin substrate to even out the load, as using a standard skirt on a
thin substrate may cause the substrate to bend or flex during test.
Description Sales Part Number
Standard Skirt for 14.2mm & 20mm Dollies T5061420S
Thin Substrate Skirt for 14.2mm Dollies T5060014T
Thin Substrate Skirt for 20mm Dollies T5060020T
Standard Skirt for 50mm Dollies T5060050S
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13 VERIFYING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION
The calibration of the gauge can be verified in the field using the Elcometer Adhesion Verification
Unit (AVU), part number T99923924, which connects to the gauge. The pressure reading on the
Elcometer 506 indicator is compared with the reading of the gauge pressure on the AVU to verify
the calibration. For further information contact Elcometer or visit www.elcometer.com
12 ADHESIVES
The adhesive supplied with the Elcometer 506 is Araldite Standard, a two-pack epoxy paste which
is mixed from approximately equal volumes of the two components. Measurement by eye is
sufficient. When mixed it should be used within one hour. Curing Times: 24 hours at 25°C (77°F);
3 hours at 60°C (140°F)
Araldite is suitable for warm and hot environments. Lower temperatures can require extended
curing times of up to 3 days or more. The expiry date of the adhesive should be checked before
use. Adhesive which has expired should not be used.
Unused adhesive must be disposed of as special waste unless it has been fully cured. To dispose
of excess adhesive at the end of its shelf life simply mix the remaining material and allow it to cure
before disposal.
Other adhesives are available. The suitability of any adhesive should be determined by the user.
Some coatings can be adversely affected by adhesives. Some adhesives can be contaminated by
coating environments, solvents etc.
Description Sales Part Number
Araldite Standard Two Part Epoxy Adhesive; 2x15ml Tubes T99912906
Note: Please refer to the inside cover of this user guide for Material Safety Data Sheet information.
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Dolly Diameter
14.2mm
20mm
50mm
Scale Range
0 - 52MPa (0 - 7600psi)
0 - 26MPa (0 - 3800psi)
0 - 4.2MPa (0 - 610psi)
Operating Range
(Certified)
Analogue:
6 - 46MPa
(880 - 6680psi)
Analogue:
3 - 23MPa
(440 - 3340psi)
Analogue:
0.5 - 3.7MPa
(70 - 535psi)
Digital:
4 - 50MPa
(580 - 7260psi)
Digital:
2 - 25MPa
(290 - 3630psi)
Digital:
0.3 - 4MPa
(45 - 580psi)
Scale Resolution
Analogue:
0.1MPa (10psi)
Analogue:
0.1MPa (10psi)
Analogue:
0.05MPa (5psi)
Digital:
0.01MPa (1psi)
Digital:
0.01MPa (1psi)
Digital:
0.01MPa (1psi)
Accuracy
±1% of full scale
Power Supply
(Digital Gauge only)
2 x AA alkaline dry batteries (rechargeable batteries can be used)
Instrument Weight
1.8kg (4lb)
1.8kg (4lb)
2.0kg (4.4lb)
Kit Weight
n/a
4kg (8.8lb)
5.2kg (11.5lb)
Instrument Length
290mm (11.5")
290mm (11.5")
290mm (11.5")
Actuator Height
85mm (3.4")
(14.2mm skirt fitted)
85mm (3.4")
(20mm skirt fitted)
110mm (4.3")
(50mm skirt fitted)
Can be used in accordance with:
AS/NZS 1580.408.5, ASTM D4541, ASTM D7234, BS 1881-207, DIN 1048, EN 12636, EN 13144,
EN 1542, ISO 16276-1, ISO 4624, NF T30-606
Note: The Elcometer 506 Adhesion Tester is a Type IV adhesion tester as defined by ASTM D4541.
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14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued)
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Other products in the Elcometer Adhesion range include:
Elcometer 107 Cross
Hatch Cutter
Elcometer Adhesion
Verification Unit (AVU)
Elcometer 106 Pull-Off
Adhesion Tester
Elcometer 108 Hydraulic
Adhesion Tester
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Guide d'utilisation
Elcometer 506
Jauge d'adhérence Analogique & Digitale
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Présentation de l'instrument
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Après le test
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Colisage
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Jauge de pression digitale : Caractéristiques & Fonctions
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Fixer le plot
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Plots
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Préparer l'instrument avant utilisation
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Jupe pour plots
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Fixer l'instrument sur le plot
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Colles
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Réaliser un test
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Vérifier la calibration de la jauge
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Evaluer les résultats (Test destructif)
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Informations complémentaires
SOMMAIRE
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En cas de doute, merci de vous référer à la version originale en Anglais.
La Jauge digitale d'adhérence Elcometer 506 est conforme à la Directive Electromagnétique. Ce produit est un équipement de Classe B, Groupe 1 ISM,
conformément au CISPR11. Produit ISM de Groupe 1 : produit dans lequel on génère et/ou utilise intentionnellement l’énergie radioélectrique
nécessaire au fonctionnement interne de l’équipement lui-même. Les produits de Classe B peuvent être utilisés dans les établissements domestiques
et dans les établissements directement reliés à un réseau basse tension qui alimente des bâtiments à usage domestique.
Vous pouvez télécharger une fiche de sécurité matériaux relative aux colles sur notre site Internet :
Colle Araldite standard bi-composants: www.elcometer.com/images/MSDS/araldite_epoxy_adhesive.pdf
La jauge de pression fournie avec l'Elcometer 506, testeur d'adhérence par traction, fait partie intégrante de l'instrument et ne doit pas être enlevée par
l'utilisateur pour être utilisée ailleurs.
est une marque déposée d'Elcometer Limited, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6BU. United Kingdom
Toutes les autres marques déposées sont reconnues.
Dimensions de l'instrument : Longueur de l'instrument : 290 mm (11.5'')
Poids de l'instrument : Avec jupe standard pour plots 14.2 mm & 20 mm : 1.8 Kg (4lbs) ; Avec jupe standard pour plots 50 mm : 2.0 Kg (4.4 lbs)
© Elcometer Limited 2012 - 2013. Tous droits réservés. Aucune partie de ce document ne peut être reproduite, transmise, transcrite, stockée (dans un système
documentaire ou autre) ou traduite dans quelque langue que ce soit, sous quelque forme que ce soit ou par n'importe quel moyen (électronique, mécanique,
magnétique, optique, manuel ou autre) sans la permission écrite préalable d’Elcometer Limited.
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1 Anneau de fixation
2 Actionneur
3 Jauge de pression
(Analogique ou Digitale)
4 Manivelle
5 Vis de réglage rapide
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6 Jupe de l'actionneur
7 Raccord rapide
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pour d'autres tailles de plots ou pour les substrats fins sont également disponibles. Voir
Chapitre 11 "jupes pour plots" en page 12 pour en savoir plus.
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Jauge de pression analogique
a) Cadran à double échelle (MPa & PSI)
pour plots 20 mm (graduation extérieure)
et 50 mm (graduation intérieure)
b) Curseur de niveau maximum (rouge)
Jauge de pression digitale
c) Témoin niveau de pression
d) Marche/arrêt & touche de validation
e) Valeur adhérence
f) Témoin niveau piles
g) Unités de mesure (MPa ou PSI)
h) Menu & défilement haut
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3.1 UTILISER DES PLOTS 14.2 mm OU 20 mm
1 Préparer la surface du plot et le revêtement sur lequel il sera appliqué en ponçant la surface pour la
rendre rugueuse. Ensuite, dégraisser et nettoyer les deux surfaces avec un solvant adapté ; laisser
sécher.
2 Mélanger les deux composants de la colle Araldite en quantités égales et appliquer une couche fine et
uniforme sur la surface du plot préalablement préparée.
3 Presser fortement le plot sur la surface de test préparée, et appliquer une pression pour évacuer
l'excédent de colle ; essuyer et nettoyer l'excédent de colle dégagé.
4 Laisser sécher la colle - voir Chapitre 12 "Colles" en page 13.
Note : en cas de test sur une surface verticale, vous pouvez scotcher le plot pour le maintenir en place pendant le séchage.
5 Si nécessaire, découper le revêtement autour du plot à l'aide du détoureur fourni.