Elcometer 510 User manual

User Guide
Elcometer 510 Model S
Automatic Adhesion Tester
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Section
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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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Securing the Dolly
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Attaching the Gauge to the Dolly
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Performing the Test
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Assessing the Results
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Batching
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Reviewing Batch Data
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Verifying the Gauge Calibration
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Menu Structure
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Downloading Data
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Upgrading Your Gauge
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Spares & Accessories
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Adhesives
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Warranty Statement
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Technical Specification
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Legal Notices & Regulatory Information
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For the avoidance of doubt, please refer to the original English language version.
Gauge Dimensions: 260 x 100 x 66mm (10.3 x 3.9 x 2.6")
Gauge Weight: With 10mm, 14.2mm & 20mm Standard Dolly Skirt: 2.9kgs (6.4lbs);
With 50mm Standard Dolly Skirt: 3.1kgs (8.3lbs)
Note: Compliance can only be assured if approved accessories are used with this product.
© Elcometer Limited 2014 - 2017. 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
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Elcometer Limited.
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1 GAUGE OVERVIEW
1 Actuator
2 Lanyard Ring
3 Shoulder Strap Connections
4 Battery Compartment
5 LED Indicators - Red (left), Green (right)
6 Multifunction Softkeys
7 On/Off Key
8 USB Data Output Socket (below cover)
9 LCD Display
a
10 Actuator Skirt
11 Quick Connect Coupling
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a The Standard Actuator Skirt for 20mm dollies is illustrated above. Skirts for other dolly sizes and thin
substrates are also available - see Section 15.3 - “Dolly Skirts” on page en-19 for details.
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Elcometer 510 Adhesion Tester

Standard Epoxy Adhesive (2x15ml tubes)

Abrasive Pad

16 x AA Rechargeable Batteries

8 Cell Battery Charger

Shoulder Harness

Actuator Lanyard
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Transit Case

ElcoMaster Software & USB Cable
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Calibration Certificate
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User Guide
Additional items in 20mm Kit:

20mm Dollies (x10)

20mm Dolly Standard Skirt

20mm Dolly Cutter & Handle
Additional items in 50mm Kit:

50mm Dollies (x6)
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50mm Dolly Standard Skirt
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50mm Dolly Cutter with Drill Arbor
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3 USING THE GAUGE
a
Power: Batteries - including battery life
indicator & number of pulls remaining
b
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Pull Rate Nmm /s - MPa/s, psi/s, N/s,
c
Dolly Size - 10mm, 14.2mm,
20mm, 50mm
d
Measurement Units - MPa, psi,
Newtons, N/mm2
e
Start Test ( ) ; Stop Test ( ) ;
b b
Menu Softkey
f
Load Bar
g
Date & Time - when enabled and
not in batching
h
Batching On
i
Last Reading (> [greater than]
symbolizes ‘Did Not Fail’)
j
Actuator Load Value
k
User Selectable Statistics - 4 rows
l
Batch Name - when in batching
m
Run Chart - last 20 readings
(user selectable)
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Power: USB
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b is displayed when the gauge is rewinding.
4.1 FITTING THE BATTERIES
Each gauge is supplied with 16 x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries and
battery charger.
To insert or replace the batteries:
1 Unscrew the battery cap (turning
anti-clockwise) and remove the
battery cover.
2 Insert 8 batteries taking care to
ensure correct polarity.
3 Refit the cover and tighten the
battery cap.
4 GETTING STARTED
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Each fully charged set of batteries last for approximately 200 pulls will
up to 25MPa (3600psi) at 1MPa/s ( psi/s) using a 20mm dolly.145
The battery charger supplied can re-charge a set of 8 cells in
approximately 5 hours. Care should be taken to ensure the correct
polarity when fitting the batteries into the charger.
Ensure that the battery charger power supply is connected to the charger before
plugging into the mains supply.
The battery condition is indicated by the battery symbol at the ( )
top right of the display. When there is insufficient charge remaining to
perform >100 tests, an indication of the approximate number of tests
remaining - based on pulls to 25MPa (3600psi), using a 20mm dolly -
is also displayed below the battery symbol.
Note: Batteries must be disposed of carefully to avoid environmental contamination.
Please consult your local Environmental Authority for information on disposal in
your region. Do not dispose of any batteries in fire.
The LCD display can be powered via USB. When connected,
is displayed at the top right of the display allowing various functions
to be undertaken including batch setup, review and transfer of data
to PC or mobile device. Pull tests can not be performed using USB
as it does not provide sufficient power to run the adhesion gauge
motor.
4.2 SELECTING YOUR LANGUAGE
1 Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the Elcometer logo is
displayed.
2 Press Menu/Setup/Language and select your language using the
 softkeys.
3 Follow the on screen menus.
To access the language menu when in a foreign language:
1 Switch the gauge OFF.
2 Press and hold the left softkey and switch the gauge ON.
3 Select your language using the softkeys.

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4 GETTING STARTED (continued)
4.3 SCREEN SETTINGS
A number of screen settings can be defined by the user via
Menu/Setup/Screen Settings including:
 Screen Brightness; This can be set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Auto’ - the
brightness is adjusted automatically using the gauge’s ambient
light sensor.
 Screen Timeout; The display will dim if inactive for more than
15 seconds and will go ‘black’ if inactive for the period defined.
The gauge can also be set to switch off automatically after a user
defined period of inactivity via Menu/Setup/Gauge Auto Off. The
default setting is 5 minutes.
 Screen Rotation; Using the internal accelerometer, the gauge
rotates the display to allow the user to easily read the pressure
value at 0° or 180° orientation (‘Auto Display Rotation’).
4.4 SETTING UP THE READING DISPLAY
The colour display is split into two halves; Top Display and Bottom
Display. The user can define what information is displayed in each
half including: Readings, Selected Statistics and Run Chart.
To setup the display:
1 Press Display/Setup Display/Top Display (or Bottom Display as
required).

2 Use the softkeys to highlight the required option and press

‘Select’.
If ‘None’ is selected for one half and ‘Readings’ or ‘Run Chart’ for the
other half, the readings or run chart will fill the whole screen. If any
other combination of options is selected; the data will be shown in the
top or bottom display as specified.
 Readings (Fig. 1); The last reading is
displayed under the current pressure
reading and is only updated when the
current reading is saved.
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Fig. 1: Readings

 Selected Statistics (Fig. 2); As
defined by the user via Display/
Statistics/Select Statistics. The user
can choose to view only those selected
or view all. Select from:
Number of Readings, Mean, Lowest
Reading, Highest Reading, Range, Standard
Deviation, Coefficient of Variation.
 Run Chart (Fig. 3); A line trend graph
of the last 20 measurements which is
updated automatically after each
reading.
4.5 SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNITS
The Elcometer 510 Model S can display pull test results in MPa, psi,
2
Newtons or N/mm . To select the measurement units, press
Menu/Setup/Units.
4.6 SELECTING THE DOLLY SIZE & PULL RATE
Prior to performing an adhesion test, the appropriate dolly size and
pull rate must be selected. The Elcometer 510 can be used with
10mm, 14.2mm, 20mm and 50mm dollies. As the pull rate is
determined by the dolly size, the dolly size must be selected first -
refer to the ‘ ’ table on page en-8.Pre-defined Pull Rates
To set the dolly size and pull rate:
1 Press Menu/Dolly Size & Pull Rate.

2 Use the softkeys to highlight the required dolly size and

press ‘Select’. The ‘Pull Rate’ screen will now appear.

3 Use the softkeys to set the pull rate as required and press

‘Ok’ to set.
4 GETTING STARTED (continued)
Fig. 2: Selected Statistics
Fig. 3: Run Chart
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4 GETTING STARTED (continued)
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Dolly Size
Pre-defined Pull Rates
(Only the pull-rates listed below are available for selection)
MPa/s
psi/s
N/s
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Nmm /s
10mm
1.00, 2.00, 3.00,
4.00, 5.00
125, 200, 400,
600, 725
80, 160, 235,
315, 395
1.00, 2.00, 3.00,
4.00, 5.00
14.2mm
0.40, 0.70, 1.40,
2.00, 2.50
60, 100, 200,
300, 360
65, 110, 220,
315, 395
0.40, 0.70, 1.40,
2.00, 2.50
20mm
0.20, 0.30, 0.70,
1.00, 1.20
30, 50, 100,
150, 180
65, 95, 220,
315, 380
0.20, 0.30, 0.70,
1.00, 1.20
50mm
0.04, 0.08, 0.12,
0.16, 0.20
5, 8, 16, 24, 30
80, 160, 235,
315, 400
0.04, 0.08, 0.12,
0.16, 0.20
5 SECURING THE DOLLY
5.1 USING 10mm, 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.
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 Araldite adhesive is supplied by Elcometer however, other adhesives can
be used - see Section 16 ‘Adhesives’ on page en-20.
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 16 ‘Adhesives’ on page
en-20.
 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
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5 SECURING THE DOLLY (continued)
5.2 TESTING COATINGS ON CONCRETE USING 50mm DOLLIES
When testing coatings 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
0.5mm (20mils) use the 50mm dolly
cutter and arbor (mounted in a drill
press or hand drill) to cut a “ring” into
the concrete.
 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 5.1, making
sure the dolly is positioned inside the
cut “ring”.
To score coatings thinner than 0.5mm (20mils), a sharp knife may be
sufficient to carefully score around the dolly once it has been secured
in place by adhesive.
Concrete Substrate
6 ATTACHING THE GAUGE TO THE DOLLY
1 Ensure the quick connect coupling is fully
depressed.
2 Pull up the quick connect coupling, place
c
the actuator (with skirt fitted ) over the
dolly then release the coupling to grip the
dolly.
 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.
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 T99923797. 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.
1 2
c Skirts for 10mm, 14.2mm, 20mm and 50mm dollies and thin substrates are available - see Section 15.3 ‘Dolly
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1 Press and hold the ON/OFF button to switch the gauge on.
2 Ensure that the measurement units, dolly size and pull rate are
set as required, see Section 4.
3 Press the start softkey () to begin the test. Load is applied at
the rate defined, displayed numerically on the screen and
illustrated on the load bar.
4 The load continues to increase at the defined rate until either:
a) the dolly pulls off;
b) the gauge maximum pull load / pressure has been
reached (eg. 25MPa for a 20mm dolly)
At this point, the gauge re-winds to ‘zero’ and the user is asked if
they wish to save the reading.
 ‘---’ indicates a reading outside of range.
 If the maximum pull load / pressure has been reached, the gauge will not
re-wind to ‘zero’ until the default hold time of 0.5 seconds has elapsed.
 The gauge re-winds to ‘zero’ at a set rate of 1.5MPa/s or equivalent.
5 Pull up the quick connect coupling to release the dolly and
assess the results, see Section 8.
The stop softkey () can be pressed at any time during the test. If
pressed, the user is asked if they wish to save the reading and the
gauge re-winds to ‘zero’. If saved, the “stopped” reading is included in
the statistics.
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 15.1 -
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8 ASSESSING THE RESULTS
Many National and International Standards including ISO 4624 &
ASTM D4541, require the user to record not only the pull-off force but
also the nature of the fracture by examining the bottom of the dolly
and assessing the adhesive / cohesive failure.
8.1 EXAMINING THE DOLLY
a) Cohesive Failure: The coating fails within the body of a coating
layer leaving the same coating on the surface and on the dolly
face.
Dolly Face Substrate
a) 100% Cohesive Failure
b) Adhesive failure: Is a failure at the interface between layers
(intercoat) where one pulls away from the other. The “coating”
on the dolly face will not be the same as that on the test area.
b) 100% Adhesive Failure Between Two Layers
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c) Glue failure: When no coating is present on the dolly it must be
recorded as a failure of the glue. This is normally due to incorrect
or insufficient mixing of the component parts of the adhesive,
incompatibility between the adhesive, the coating, the dolly, and /
or the test surface - see Section 5 - ‘Securing the Dolly’ on page
en-8 for more information.
c) Glue Failure
Dolly Face Substrate
8 ASSESSING THE RESULTS (continued)
Layer 2
Layer 1
Substrate
Glue
Dolly Face
Key
Layer 3
8.2 EXAMINING THE DOLLY (COATINGS ON CONCRETE)
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.
Adhesive
Failure
Partial Coating
Failure
Concrete
Failure
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9 BATCHING
9.1 BATCH FUNCTIONS
The Elcometer 510 Model S gauge can store up to 60 readings in one
batch and has the following batching functions:
 Batch/New Batch; Create a new batch - see Section 9.2 for
further information.
 Batch/Open Existing Batch; Open an existing batch.
 Batch/Edit Batch/Clear Batch; Clear all readings within the
batch - but leaving all batch header information.
 Batch/Review Batch; Review the readings, statistics and batch
information - see Section 10 for further information.
 Batch/Edit Batch/Delete Batch; Delete the batch entirely from
the gauge.
 Batch/Deleted Reading/Delete without Tag; Delete the last
reading entirely.
 Batch/Deleted Reading/Delete with Tag; Delete the last reading
but mark it as deleted in the batch memory.
9.2 CREATING A NEW BATCH
Many Standards require the user to record not only the pull-off force
and the nature of the fracture but also details of the test equipment
used; if a support ring was used and its dimensions, if, and by what
means, the coating was cut around the dolly.
This additional information is recorded within the batch header and
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transferred to PC to be included on any report within ElcoMaster . For
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further information on ElcoMaster visit www.elcometer.com.
To create a new batch select Batch/New Batch and add the following
criteria as required:
 Dolly Size & Pull Rate;
(Batch/New Batch/Dolly Size & Pull Rate)
 Cutting Device; the type of cutting
device used, if any, to score the
coating around the dolly;
(Batch/New Batch/Cutting Device)
Batch Information
Batch 1
Created
Date Last Verified
Time Last Verified
Pull Rate
Dolly Size
Cutting Device
Skirt Type
Back
15:31 28/11/2013
25/11/2013
12:49
1.00 MPa/s
20 mm
Dolly Cutter
20 STD
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 The dolly skirt type; (Batch/New Batch/Skirt Type)
- Select ‘20mm Standard’ for Standard Skirt for 10, 14.2 and
20mm dollies;
- Select ‘50mm Standard’ for Standard Skirt for 50mm dollies;
- Select ‘14.2mm Thin Substrate’ for Thin Substrate Skirt for
14.2mm dollies;
- Select ‘20mm Thin Substrate’ for Thin Substrate Skirt for
20mm dollies
Note: A new batch can not be created if a batch already exists. The existing batch
must be deleted first.
Note: The Elcometer 510 dolly skirt has an integrated support ring, therefore
identifying the dolly skirt used records the use of a support / bearing ring as
required by some standards, together with the support ring dimensions - see
Section 15.3 ‘Dolly Skirts’ on page en-19 for dimensions.
These details can be added and amended until the first reading has
been stored in the batch after which no changes can be made.
This information is saved in the batch header and can be viewed at
any time via Batch/Review Batch/Batch Information.
9 BATCHING (continued)
10 REVIEWING BATCH DATA
10.1 BATCH STATISTICS (Batch/Review Batch/Statistics)
Displays statistical information for the batch including:
 Number of readings in the batch (n)
 Average reading for the batch (X)
 Lowest reading in the batch (Lo)
 Highest reading in the batch (Hi)
 Range ( ); the difference between
the highest and lowest reading
in the batch
 Standard Deviation (σ)
 Coefficient of Variation (cv%)
Statistics
Batch 1
Back Zoom+
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4.01
5.99
32.9
7.592
10.00
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10 REVIEWING BATCH DATA (continued)
Note: The calculation of standard deviation is based on the distribution of individual
fracture strength values being normal, that is forming a normal curve when
plotted as a frequency chart. If adhesion values for pulls that are not completed
are included in the calculation, i.e. pulled to a limit value or maximum and not to
fracture, the distribution will not be normal and the standard deviation
calculation will not be mathematically correct. For the purpose of assessing the
distribution of values in this case, however, the calculation will be included as
though all the dollies were pulled to coating failure and it should be noted that
the resulting calculation is for guidance only.
10.2 BATCH READINGS (Batch/Review Batch/Readings)
Displays all measurement data for each individual reading within the
batch including:
 The reading value;
 Date and time stamp for
each test;
 Test duration.
Note: The test duration includes the hold
time but does not include the time it
takes for the gauge to re-wind to ‘zero’.

Press the softkeys to scroll

through the readings and  to move
to the next information screen.
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Readings
Batch 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Back
10.02 MPa
5.17 MPa
7.86 MPa
4.01 MPa
8.51 MPa
10.00 MPa
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

Readings
Batch 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Back
14:00:39
14:01:06
14:02:05
14:03:57
14:06:33
14:08:41
10/01/14
10/01/14
10/01/14
10/01/14
10/01/14
10/01/14
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
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Readings
Batch 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Back
31.25 Seconds (s)
31.42 Seconds (s)
30.90 Seconds (s)
32.14 Seconds (s)
31.83 Seconds (s)
31.19 Seconds (s)
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The Elcometer 510 is factory calibrated. The
calibration of the gauge can be verified in the field
using the Elcometer Adhesion Verification Unit
(AVU), part number T99923924C and the
Elcometer 510 Verify Calibration wizard,
Menu/Verify Calibration.
To verify the calibration:
1 Select Menu/Verify Calibration and use

the softkeys to highlight the

required the dolly size; 20mm or
50mm. Press ‘Select’.
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11 (continued)VERIFYING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION
2 Switch on the Elcometer AVU and
ensure that the appropriate dolly
adaptor is fitted and the measurement
units are the same as the Elcometer
510 (refer to the instructions supplied
with the Elcometer AVU).
3 Connect the Elcometer 510 actuator
(with skirt fitted) to the Elcometer AVU
dolly adaptor.
4 Press ‘Ok’ on the Elcometer 510 when
connected. The Elcometer 510
automatically starts to apply pressure
until the first test load is reached.
5 Compare the test load with the reading
on the Elcometer AVU display. If the
Elcometer AVU reading is within the
acceptable range, displayed in brackets
underneath the test load, press ‘Ok’ to
proceed to the next test pressure and
repeat step 4. (If outside the acceptable
range, re-calibration is recommended.
Press ‘Escape’ to exit the calibration
verification procedure and contact
Elcometer or your local supplier for
further information).
6 When the final test load has been
reached is within the acceptable , if it
range, press ‘Verify’ to update the gauge
or ‘Escape’ to cancel. The date and time
of the last verification procedure is
recorded against each batch and can be
viewed via Batch/Review Batch/Batch
Information.
Note: The acceptable range is based on the ‘system’
accuracy - the accuracy of the Elcometer 510 and
Elcometer AVU unit combined. Measurement
verification points: 20mm Dolly; 5, 15 & 25MPa,
50mm Dolly; 0.8, 2.4 & 4.0MPa
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12 MENU STRUCTURE
Menu
Delete Last Reading Dolly Size & Pull Rate
Setup Verify Calibration About Reset Emergency Light
Setup
Language Time and Date Beep Volume
Screen Settings Units Gauge Auto Off
Time and Date
Set Time
Set Date Set Format Display Time and Date ○
Screen Settings
Screen Brightness Screen Timeout
Opening Screen
Screen Rotation ○
○
Units
MPa psi N2
N/mm
○ ○ ○ ○
○
About
Gauge Information Contact Legal
Legal
Legal Notices Regulatory
Display
Setup Display Statistics
Setup Display
Top Display Bottom Display
Top Display
None Selected Statistics Run Chart Readings
○ ○ ○ ○
Statistics
Clear Statistics View Selected View All Select Statistics
○ ○ ○
Select Statistics
Number of Readings Mean Lowest Reading Highest Reading Range Standard Deviation Coefficient of Variation
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Batch
Memory Free xx.x% New Batch Open Existing Batch
Exit Batching
Edit Batch
Review Batch
Deleted Reading
New Batch
Open Batch n Dolly Size & Pull Rate Cutting Device Skirt Type
Dolly Size
10 mm 14.2 mm 20 mm 50 mm
○ ○ ○ ○
Cutting Device
None Dolly Cutter Knife
○ ○ ○
Skirt Type
20 mm Standard 50 mm Standard 14.2 mm Thin Substrate 20 mm Thin Substrate
○ ○ ○ ○
Edit Batch
Clear Batch Delete Batch
Review Batch
Statistics Batch Information Readings
Deleted Reading
Delete With Tag
Delete Without Tag ○
○
Dolly Size
10 mm 14.2 mm 20 mm 50 mm
○ ○ ○ ○
Pull Rate
x.xx
MPa/s
Regulatory
xxxxx
xxxxx xxxxx
Bottom Display
None Selected Statistics Run Chart Readings
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Using ElcoMaster - supplied with each gauge, and available as a free
download at elcometer.com - gauges can transmit readings via USB to
a PC for archiving and report generation. For more information on
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ElcoMaster visit www.elcometer.com
13 DOWNLOADING DATA
Gauge firmware can be upgraded to the latest version by the user via
® ®
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.
14 UPGRADING YOUR GAUGE
15 SPARES & ACCESSORIES
15.1 DOLLIES
The Elcometer 510 can be used with a range of dollies, also referred to
as test elements or stubs. 10, 14.2, 20 and 50mm diameter dollies are
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available to purchase as an optional accessory .
10mm: ideal for testing up to 100MPa (14400psi) on very small
surface areas.
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. Our 50mm dollies are also available in
stainless steel as required for testing in accordance with
DIN 1048 part 2 and BS EN 12636.
Description Part Number
Aluminium Dolly 10mm (x10) T5100010AL-10
Aluminium Dolly 10mm (x100) T5100010AL-100
Aluminium Dolly 14.2mm (x10) T9990014AL-10
Aluminium Dolly 14.2mm (x100) T9990014AL-100
Aluminium Dolly 20mm (x10) T9990020AL-10
Aluminium Dolly 20mm (x100) T9990020AL-100
Aluminium Dolly 50mm (x4) T9990050AL-4
Stainless Steel Dolly 50mm (x4) T9990050SS-4
d Please ensure the appropriate dolly skirt is fitted. See Section 6 - ‘Attaching the Gauge to the Dolly’ and
Section 15.3 - ‘Dolly Skirts’ on pages en-9 and en-19 for further information.

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15.2 DOLLY CUTTERS
Standards or test methods will determine if the Inspector should cut /
score around the dolly prior to test to separate the test area from the rest
of the coating; information which should be recorded with the results.
The Elcometer 510 is supplied with a dolly cutter and handle
appropriate for the dolly size included in the kit. Spare / replacement
cutters are available to purchase using the sales part numbers below.
Description Part NumberFor Dolly Sizes (mm)
Dolly Cutter 14.2mm T9990014CT
Dolly Cutter 20mm T9990020CT
Dolly Cutter 50mm T9990050CT
Dolly cutter handles must be ordered separately - a handle is not
supplied with the dolly cutter accessory.
Description Part NumberFor Dolly Cutter
Dolly Cutter Handle T9990014CT T9991420H
Dolly Cutter Handle T9990020CT T9991420H
Dolly Cutter Arbor T9990050CT T9990050H
15.3 DOLLY SKIRTS
Standard skirts are available for 10mm, 14.2mm and 20mm dollies as
well as 50mm dollies. Special skirts are also available for testing on
thin substrates 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 Part NumberFor Dolly Sizes (mm)
Standard Skirt 10, 14.2 & 20mm T999101420S
Thin Substrate Skirt T9990014T 14.2mm
Thin Substrate Skirt 20mm T9990020T
Standard Skirt 50mm T9990050S
Part Number Integrated Support Ring Dimensions
I/D
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O/D
T999101420S 30mm 40.4mm
T9990014T 16.3mm 40.4mm
T9990020T 21mm 40.4mm
T9990050S 52mm 72mm
15 SPARES AND ACCESSORIES (continued)
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I/D: Inner Diameter O/D: Outer Diameter