PCE Instruments PCE-SFS 10 User manual

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Gauss Meter PCE-SFS 10
User Manual
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Last change: 29 December 2021
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2
4Device description ................................................................................ 3
4.1 Display description........................................................................................................... 6
5Battery information...............................................................................6
6Switching on and off.............................................................................7
7Backlight................................................................................................ 7
8Making a measurement ........................................................................ 7
9Zeroing................................................................................................... 7
10 Warranty.................................................................................................8
11 Disposal ................................................................................................. 8

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
Electromagnetic field
Measurement range
±60 kV DC
Resolution
±20 kV DC: 0.01 kV DC
-60 ... -20 kV DC / +20 ... +60 kV DC:
0.1 kV DC
Accuracy
±5 % of reading
Temperature
Measurement range
-40 ... 123.8 °C
Resolution
0.1 °C
Accuracy
±1.5 °C
Humidity
Measurement range
0 ... 100 % RH
Resolution
0.1 % RH
Accuracy
±4.5 % RH
Further specifications
Response time
<100 ms
Audible alarm
when the meter is switched on, 5 seconds
before automatic power off,
when measurement range is exceeded
Automatic power off
after 5 minutes
Power supply
9 V block battery
Operating time
>20 hours
Operating conditions
0 ... 40 °C, 0 ... 60 % RH, non-condensing
Dimensions
123 x 70.4 x 21.5 mm
Weight
147 g
3 Delivery scope
1 x gauss meter PCE-SFS 10
1 x earthing cable
1 x carrying bag
1 x 9 V block battery
1 x user manual

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4 Device description
No.
Description
1
Housing
2
Display
3
On and off switch
4
"HOLD" key to freeze the display
5
"ECO" key for switching the backlight on and off
6
Status display
1
2
3
4
5
6

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No.
Description
7
Temperature and humidity sensor
8
Service interface
No.
Description
9
Alignment laser
10
Radiation sensor
7
8
9
10

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No.
Description
11
"Zero" key for setting the zero point
12
Earth connection
No.
Description
13
Nameplate
14
Battery compartment
11
12
13
14

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4.1 Display description
No.
Description
1
Polarity of the magnetic field
2
Temperature display
3
Humidity display
4
Measured value
5
Battery status display
6
"HOLD" - display is frozen
5 Battery information
The battery lifeis a maximum of 20hours. The battery status is continuously shown onthe display.
Battery status display
Meaning
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is partially discharged.
Battery almost discharged. The battery should be replaced
promptly.
Battery is discharged. The battery must be replaced for further
use.
To replace the battery, first switch off the meter and remove the earthing cable from the meter.
Then open the battery compartment and replace the battery with a new 9 V block battery. Then
close the battery compartment. The measurement can be resumed.

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6 Switching on and off
To switch the meter on and off, press the on/off switch. The measurement is made after a few
seconds. To switch the meter off again, press the on/off switch again.
7 Backlight
When the meter is switched on, the backlight is activated. To switch off the backlight, press and
hold the "ECO" key for two seconds. To switch the backlight back on, press and hold the "ECO"
key again for two seconds.
8 Making a measurement
To make a measurement, first connect the earthing cable to the meter and to an earthed
conductor. Then switch on the meter. The measurement will start after a short time. Point the
measuring device at the object to be measured. You have reached the correct distance as soon
as the lasers cross. Now you can read the measured value.
9 Zeroing
To zero the meter, first ground it with the earthing cable. Then switch on the meter and wait until
the reading has stabilised. Then press the zero key to set the displayed reading to zero.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is no static charge on the sensor side. This can influence zeroing.

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10 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
11 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.