Kusam-meco KM 117A User manual

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AN ISO 9001:2008 COMPANY
MODEL - KM 117A
DIGITAL COATING
THICKNESS GAUGE
OPERATION MANUAL
G 17, Bharat Industrial Estate, T. J. Road,
Sewree (W), Mumbai - 400 015. INDIA.
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DIGITAL COATING
THICKNESS GAUGE
MODEL - KM 117A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE NO.
I. .................................
II. Features.......................................................
VI.
Introduction................
III. Safety Information......................................
V. Product Use................................................
Maintenance
VIII. Test Certificate...........................................
IX. Warranty......................................................
IV. Specifications.............................................
Measurements............................................
VII. ...............................................
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I. INTRODUCTION :
KM 117A is a ferrous coating thickness gauge designed for simply
one hand operation.
II. FEATURES :
1. LED backlight.
2. LCD display reverse.
3. Auto power off.
4. Low-battery indicator.
5. Calibration for normal use.
6. Data logging function.
7. Warning beeper triggers by hi/lo limit settings.
8. Inch and Metric measurement options.
9. Zeroing Plate and Standard Coating Plate.
10. Attached with carrying strap.
11. Soft carrying case.
III. SAFETY INFORMATION :
It is recommended that you read the safety and operation instructions
before using the coating thickness gauge.
1. CAUTION :
1. Do not use the unit near any device which
generates strong electromagnetic radiation
or near a static electrical charge, as these
may cause errors.
2. Do not use the unit where it may be
exposed to corrosive or explosive gases.
The unit may be damaged, or explosion
may occur.
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3. Do not keep or use this unit in an environment where it will be
directly illuminated by sunshine, or where it condensation. If
you do, it may be deformed, its insulation may be damaged, or
it may no longer function according to specification.
4. Do not place the meter on or around hot objects (70°C/158°F).
It may cause damage to the case.
5. If the meter is exposed to significant changes in ambient
temperature, allow 30 minutes for temperature stabilization,
before taking measurement.
6. Condensation may form on the sensor when going from a cold
to hot environment. Wait for 10 minutes for condensation to
dissipate before taking measurements.
7. This unit is not constructed to be waterproof
and dustproof. Do not use it in a wet or very
dusty environment.
8. In order to take accurate measurement, make
sure the sensing tip contacts the coated
surface tightly without tilting.
9. Please make sure there is no air bubbles
between substrate and coating.
10.Substrate zeroing calibration must be implemented for
each use.
11. Two point calibration is suggested to implement for
frequent testing points to increase measuring accuracy.

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2. WARNING :
A. Electromagnetic Field Interference :
This instrument uses magnetic field method to measure the
coating thickness on ferrous metal base. If this meter was placed
in the environment with 20mG (mini Gauss) or above, the accuracy
would be affected. Suggest that the meter should to put far away
from the interfered source at least 30cm.
B. Electromagnetic Field Strength : (µunit = mini Gauss)
Electromagnetic Source
Cellular Phone Charger
Notebook Power Supply
LCD Display
Fan
Reading Lamp
µAny product with coil inside should be considered.
0cm
50 ~ 500
100 ~ 1000
10 ~ 100
100 ~ 1000
400 ~ 4000
30cm
< 1
< 5
< 1
< 5
< 10
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Recommended operating conditions (> 30cm)
Fe mm
i00
102 ± 2 micron
ADAPTOR
Fe mm
i00
mG
08
.
mG
08
.
Abnormal operating conditions (< 30cm)
102 ± 2 micron
ADAPTOR
mG
768
.
mG
768
.
Fe mm
i25
Fe mm
i25

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IV. SPECIFICATIONS :
1. General Specifications :
Operating : 0°C~50 C (32 F to 122 F) at < 75% RHTemperature ° ° °
Storage Temperature : -20°C~60°C (-4°F to 140°F) at < 80% RH
(with battery removed)
Temperature Coefficient : Nominal 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/ °C
@ (< 18°C or > 28°C)
Standby Consuming Current : < 6mA.
Auto Power Off : 30 seconds.
Power Supply : 1.5V (AAA Size) Battery X 2
Battery Life : 32 hours continuity use typical alkaline.
Low Battery Indication : The “ ” is displayed when the battery
drops below the operating level.
Dimension : 105(H) x 55(W) x 27(D)mm
Weight : Approx. 80 g (Including battery).
Accessories : User Manual, Battery & carrying case.
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2. Electrical Specifications :
Detectable Substrate Material : Ferrous metal (iron, steel).
Thickness Range : 0 ~ 80.0mils (0 ~ 2000mm).
Display Resolution : 0.1mils/1mm.
Accuracy : ±4dgts on 0 to 7.8mils
±(3%+4dgts) on 7.9mils to 39.0mils
±(5%+4dgts) on 39.1mils to 80mils
±10dgts on 0 to 199mm
±(3%+10dgts) on 200mm to 1000mm
±(5%+4dgts) on 1001mm to 1999mm
Response Time : 1 second.
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V. PRODUCT USE :
1. Definition :
Zeroing Plate Standard Coating Plate
Standard Thickness :
39.6 mils
1006 micron ± 1%
Peel off the
both side of
protection film
before use
µPeel off the protection films from foil before first use.
2. The Product :
Fe mm MAX - MIN mils
888
+
8888
.
.
AVG CAL
n
MEM
SET
LCD
Function
Key
Sensing
Tip
Fe mmmils
BASE>2S
MENU
> 2S DEL
ESC
ZERO

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BASE>2S
MENU
> 2S DEL
ESC
ZERO
3. Buttons :
Buttons Function
MENU
> 2S
DEL
ESC
Press the button to enter MENU/ selecting.
Press the button to reverse the display.
Press the button for 2 seconds to turn on
or off backlight.
Jumped off & return of the previous mode.
Up/down adjusting, (select function-value)
Press the button to substrate Zeroing calibration.
Press the button for 2 seconds to clear Calibrating
Point.
BASE>2S
ZERO
µDuring measure mode :
DEL
ESC The three buttons are disabled.
µDuring setting mode :
The two buttons are disabled.
> 2S
BASE>2S
ZERO
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4. The Display :
Fe mm MAX - MIN mils
888
+
8888
.
.
AVG CAL
n
MEM
Fe mmmils
7
6
54
3
2
1
No. Symbol Meaning
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Fe
MAX
MIN
MAX - MIN
AVG
n
,
CAL
mm, mils
Ferrous
Maximum reading
Minimum reading
Maximum - Minimum reading
Average reading
Number of the reading
Low battery
Alarm indicator
Record is activated
Calibration is activated
Measurement units
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1. Auto Power Off (APO) :
Leave the gauge without operation for 30 seconds, power turns off
automatically.
µDuring set mode, Auto Power Off function will be inactivated.
Measuring :
1. Gauge automatically powers up and Measuring when probe is
pressed.
2. Put the probe to contact coated surface tightly, wait for the
reading to appear and measurement is completed. (One sound
“Beep” announced)
3. If the coating thickness is out of range, the meter shows “----”.
CAUTION :
Keep the sensing tip of the meter away from any substrate or
any magnetic field.
4. When the alarm is activated, measured exceed “Hi Limits” or
“Lo Limits”, LCD display (updated) the measured value will be lit
up along with pressing or symbol, the beeper emits a
continuous or pulsed tone, warm users exceeds the Hi or Lo
Limits value.
2. Menu :
VI. MEASUREMENTS :
In measuring mode, press button to enter menus, will blink.CAL
MENU
With and button to select the function, browse the menus :
u
ec
al
CAL
Two Point Calibration
Record Setting/Recall
Alarm Setting
Measurement Units

CAL
Two Point Calibration :
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µDuring two point calibration, the foil and standard coating
plate 1006mm can be replaced by uncoated substrate and a
standard coating plate with known-thickness.
µWhen it is calibrated by user, its max calibrated value is
1100mm (43.3 mils),
Fe mm
CAL
In this mode, press button to enter two point
calibration.
MENU
Fe mm
0
CAL
L
Into “low” value adjustments of the two point
calibration, press or button to adjust
reading, when it displays the desired value,
press button to confirm.
MENU
Fe mm
push
CAL
L
Press the tip of the Gauge to contact coated
surface tightly (Zeroing plate or uncoated
substrate). Wait for one “Beep” sound announces.
Fe mm
1006
CAL
h
Into “Hi” value adjustments of the two point
calibration, press or button to adjust
reading, when it display the desired value,
press button to confirm.
MENU
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Press the tip of the Gauge to contact coated
surface tightly (Standard coating plate 1006mm or
standard coating plate), wait for one “Beep” sound
announces, exit two point calibration and return to
measuring mode.
Fe mm
push
CAL
h
Before users finish two point calibration, if press button to exit
two point calibration, since the calibration is not finished, it will not
record its previous calibrated value.
DEL
ESC
ec
Record Setting/Recall :
The product can record 255 samples.
Stop recording after the 255th measured value.
In this mode, press button to enter recording
setting.
MENU
Fe mm
ec
Press or button to select the record on or
off.
Fe mm
MEM
ec
o
After it’s selected, press button to confirm.
MENU
Fe mm
ec
off

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A. Recalling previous records :
To exit this mode, press button. Press or
button to browse previous records, its
sequence as follows :
MENU
MAX
MIN
MAX-MIN
AVG
n
n
n
(Maximum reading)
(Minimum reading)
(Maximum - Minimum reading)
(Average reading)
Number of the recorded data
The first data
The 255th data
:
B. To delete all recorded data :
Fe mm
el
p
Press button for five seconds.
MENU
Press or button to select the delete or
. yes
, press button to return to browse previous
records.
MENU
yes
, press button to delete record and return
to the measuring mode.
MENU
Fe mm
MEM
ec
o
MAX
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al
Alarm Setting :
Fe mm
al
In this mode, press button to enter the “Hi
Limits” alarm setting mode.
MENU
o
Fe mm
al
Press or button to turn on or off the “Hi
Limits” alarm.
After it’s selected, press button to enter the
“Hi Limits value” alarm setting mode.
MENU
off
Fe mm
al
2000
mm
al
Press or button to adjust reading. When
it displays the desired value, press button to
confirm the “Hi Limits” alarm, and enter the “Lo
Limits” alarm mode setting.
MENU

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o
mm
al
Press or button to turn on or off the “Lo
Limits” alarm.
After it’s selected, press button to enter the
“Lo Limits value” setting.
MENU
off
mm
al
0
mm
al
Press or button to adjust reading, to meet
the desired value, press button to confirm the
“Hi Limits” alarm, and return to measuring mode.
MENU
Alarm setting : Maximum is 2000mm (78.7 mils), Minimum is 0 m
(0 mils).
m
16
u
Unit Selecting :
In this mode, press button to enter to unit
selecting.
MENU
Fe mm
u
Press or button to select the mm or mils.
mm
u
After it’s selected, press button to exit the
unit selecting and return to measuring mode.
MENU
u
mils

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Calibrating Point Clearance :
0000
Fe mm
In measuring mode, press button over
2 seconds to clear Calibrating Point. LCD will
display “0000”. When calibration is not operated
properly, the clearance function helps users to
start it again.
BASE>2S
ZERO
3. Operation :
(1) Keep the meter away any substrate or any magnetic field.
(2) Put the sensing tip to contact coated surface tightly until for
the bleep to sound and reading appears.
(3) If the coating thickness is out off range, the meter shows
“----”.
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VII. MAINTENANCE :
Installing and Replacing Battery :
1. Power is supplied by 2pcs 1.5V (AAA size).
2. The “ ” appears in the display when battery replacement is
needed.
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3. Remove the battery cover by gently sliding it onwards the bottom
of the meter.
4. Remove the batteries from battery compartment.
5. Replace with 2 new AAA batteries with polarity as indicated on
the bottom of Battery Compartment.
6. Replace the Battery Cover.
Caution :
When not in use for long periods remove battery. Do not store
in locations with high temperatures, or high humidity.
Cleaning :
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and detergent, do not
use abrasives or solvents.

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MUMBAI
TEST CERTIFICATE
DIGITAL COATING THICKNESS GAUGE
This Test Certificate warrantees that the product has been
inspected and tested in accordance with the published
specifications.
The instrument has been calibrated by using equipment
which has already been calibrated to standards traceable
to national standards.
MODEL NO. ________________
KM 117A
SERIAL NO. ___________
DATE: ___________
ISO 9001
REGISTERED
QC
PASS
KUSAM-MECO
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WARRANTY
Each “KUSAM-MECO” product is warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use & service. The warranty
period is one year (12 months) and begins from the date of despatch of
goods. In case any defect occurs in functioning of the instrument,
under proper use, within the warranty period, the same will be rectified
by us free of charges, provided the to and fro freight charges are borne
by you.
This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer
of a “KUSAM-MECO” authorized dealer.
This warranty does not apply for damaged Ic’s, fuses, burnt PCB's,
disposable batteries, carrying case, test leads, or to any product which
in “KUSAM-MECO’s” opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected,
contaminated or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of
operation or handling.
“KUSAM-MECO” authorized dealer shall extend this warranty on new
and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority
to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of “KUSAM-MECO”.
“KUSAM-MECO’s” warranty obligation is limited, at option, free of
charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned
to a “KUSAM-MECO” authorized service center within the warranty
period.
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. “KUSAM-MECO” SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
F O R A N Y S P E C I A L , I N D I R E C T, I N C I D E N TA L O R
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF
DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER.
All transaction are subject to Mumbai Jurisdiction.