Elcometer 5300 User manual

English
Elcometer 5300
Ball Type Drying Time Recorder
Operating Instructions
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English
The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder 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. 2005 - 2007.
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.
A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via
www.elcometer.com/downloads.
Doc.No. TMA-0332 Issue 03
Text with Cover No: 19497
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CONTENTS
Section Page
1 About your Drying Time Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 What the box contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 The parts of the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 The controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Testing a specimen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Specimen trace analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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hank you for purchasing this Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time
Recorder. 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.
Your Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder, 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 DRYING TIME RECORDER
The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder is used to determine the
drying time of paint and other coatings such as glue, cosmetic products,
varnish, inks, biologic material and adhesives.
A layer of the coating is applied to a glass surface and a stainless steel ball is
dragged across the glass as the coating dries. At the end of the test the Drying
Time Recorder stops automatically and the imprint of the ball on the coating
surface is examined to determine the point at which the coating dries.
The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder has ten separate lanes
which allow ten different coating formulations to be tested simultaneously.
The load on each ball is 11 g, however this can be increased to 21 g using the
supplied weights.
1.1 What the box contains
• Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder
• 12 glass strips
• 10 x 10 g weights
• Operating instructions
Your Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder 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.
To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time
Recorder please take some time to read these Operating Instructions. Do
not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have
any questions.
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2 GETTING STARTED
This section of the instructions is intended for first-time users of the Elcometer
5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder. It contains information on the parts and
controls of the instrument and advice on safe use of the equipment. When you
have finished reading this section you will be ready to start using your
Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder.
2.1 The parts of the instrument
Figure 1. Parts of the Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder
2.2 The controls
The controls of the instrument are very simple.
2.2.1 Power on/off
To switch the instrument on or off, press the power on/off switch at the rear of
the instrument.
Carriage
Carriage start/stop button
Carriage speed selector
Drive coupling knob
Power
on/off
switch
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2.2.2 Carriage start/stop
To start the carriage, press the carriage start/stop button. The carriage will stop
automatically when it reaches the end of the test.
2.2.3 Carriage speed
Your instrument has six carriage speeds which are selected by rotating the
carriage speed selector on the left side of the machine.
2.2.4 Moving the carriage
To move the carriage to the start position (or any other position), disconnect the
carriage from the drive mechanism by rotating the drive coupling knob
clockwise. When the carriage is uncoupled, the carriage can be pushed by hand
to any position. Rotate the drive coupling knob anticlockwise to reconnect the
carriage to the drive mechanism.
2.3 Caution
The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder has been manufactured
with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in damage to the
machine.
Please observe the precautions discussed in these operating instructions.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the housing of the
Drying Time Recorder. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Drying
Time Recorder to rain or excess moisture.
The mains plug on your Drying Time Recorder may be fitted with a fuse. When
replacing this fuse, ensure a fuse of the correct rating is used.
Carriage speed
selector position
Carriage speed
(cm per hour)
1 1.2
2 3
3 6
4 12
5 30
6 60
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3 TESTING A SPECIMEN
1. Connect the Drying Time Recorder to the mains supply.
2. Switch on the instrument.
3. Adjust the height of each ball so that it is perpendicular to the glass
specimen and then tighten the thumb screw. In this position the tool
provides a load of 11 g ± 1.5 g. Do the same for all 10 balls.
4. Apply the coating to the glass plates using an Elcometer 3505 Cube Film
Applicatora(Figure 2).
Figure 2. Applying the coating using an Elcometer 3505
5. Place the glass plates on the instrument.
6. Rotate the drive coupling knob clockwise and push the carriage to the 0
(start) position. Rotate the drive coupling knob anti-clockwise to connect the
carriage to the drive mechanism.
a. To order an Elcometer 3505 Cube Film Applicator, see “Accessories” on page 9.
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7. Rotate all the balls down onto the specimens (Figure 3).
Figure 3. Rotate the balls down onto the specimens
8. If necessary, add the 10 g weights to increase the load.
9. Set the carriage speed using the carriage speed selector.
10.Press the carriage stop/start button.
The carriage will travel along the length of the specimens and will stop
automatically at the end of its travel.
11.At the end of the test, rotate the balls away from the specimens.
12.Using the guidelines given in the test standardb, examine the specimens to
determine the position on the trace where the coating dried. By moving the
carriage to this position, the distance can be read from the graduated scale
on the body of the instrument. Divide this distance by the carriage speed to
give the drying time.
13.When the test is completed, clean the balls and glass plates thoroughly.
b. See “Specimen trace analysis” on page 7 for an example of a typical trace analysis.
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4 SPECIMEN TRACE ANALYSIS
The following example of how to analyse the trace left by the balls on a paint
coating is taken from the standard NF T 30-037.
Figure 4. Specimen trace analysis
1. Levelling: Because paint flows when it is wet, the trace is covered by paint
after the ball has passed, therefore no permanent trace is left in the paint
film.
2. Basic trace: The paint has started to dry.
3. Setting: The paint film is ruptured by the ball. At this stage dust will not
adhere to the paint film.
4. Surface dry: A skin has formed over the paint. At this stage the paint does
not adhere to the ball.
5. Dry: The paint is no longer marked by the ball.
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5 MAINTENANCE
The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder is designed to give many
years reliable service under normal operating and storage conditions.
Every six months, or sooner when used intensively, lubricate the carriage drive
mechanism inside the instrument using SKF ball bearing grease.
The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder does not contain any
internal user-serviceable components. In the unlikely event of a fault, the
Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder 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
6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Carriage speed: 1.2 cm (0.5") to 60 cm (24") per hour
Operating voltage: UK, 240 V AC 50 Hz
EUR, 220 V AC 50 Hz
US, 110 V AC 60 Hz
Power consumption: 100 W
Fuse rating - plug (if fitted): 4 A
Fuse rating - machine: 50mA (2 off)
Dimensions: 860 mm x 420 mm x 170 mm
(34" x 16.5" x 6.7")
Weight: 18 kg (40 lb)
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7 ACCESSORIES
The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder is complete with all the
items required to get started.
The following accessories are available from your local supplier or direct from
Elcometer:
Description Part Number
Glass strips, set of 10 KT005300P001)
Ball tool, set of 5 KT005300P002
10 g weights, set of 5 KT005300P003
Elcometer 3505 Cube Applicator, 1 reservoir K0003505M001 (metric)
Elcometer 3505 Cube Applicator, 1 reservoir K0US3505M001 (imperial)
8 RELATED EQUIPMENT
In addition to the Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder, Elcometer
produces a wide range of other equipment for determining the physical
characteristics of surface coatings.
Users of the Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder may also benefit
from the following Elcometer products:
• Elcometer Spiral Bar Coaters
• Elcometer Motorised Film Applicators
• Elcometer Leneta Test Charts
• Elcometer Wet Film Gauges
• Elcometer Washability, Brushability and Abrasion Testers
• Elcometer Hardness Testers
• Elcometer Elasticity and Impact Testers
For further information contact Elcometer, your local supplier or visit
www.elcometer.com
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