Proceq ZCT 2160 User manual

Instruction Manual
version 1.0 dated 24.06.2009
Proceq ZCT 2160
Cross-cut templet

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Index
Index............................................................................................................... 3
Exclusion of liability......................................................................................... 3
1. Safety precautions and warnings............................................................ 4
2. Delivery of apparatus............................................................................... 5
2.1 Damages during carriage........................................................................ 5
2.2 Standard delivery .................................................................................... 6
2.3 Options.................................................................................................... 6
3. Handling .................................................................................................. 7
4. Overwiew - Cross-cut classification......................................................... 8
5. Technical specification .......................................................................... 10
Enclosures:
•Certificate of manufacturer
Exclusion of liability
Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specification conform to
the instruction manual at hand at the time of printing. All changes resulting
from technical progress, modified construction or similar are reserved.
The instruction manual has been drafted with the utmost care.
Nevertheless, errors cannot be entirely excluded. The manufacturer will not
be liable for errors in this instruction manual or for damages resulting from
any errors.
The manufacturer will be grateful at any time for suggestions, proposals for
improvement and references to errors.
© Proceq SA

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1. Safety precautions and warnings
1.1 Dangers
Caution !
You will find this caution symbol throughout this instruction manual, where you
may run the risk of minor or fatal injury caused by the inappropriate operation
of this instrument.
Please observe these regulations and use caution in these cases. Pass on all
safety precautions to other users. Besides the safety indications in this manual
the user must have consideration for general safety precautions.
Note
This symbol marks instructions you should take notice of in order to follow
directions, specifications and the correct working process as well as to avoid
damage or destruction of the instrument.
1.2 Notes regarding safety work
The cuttings of the NT-Cutter are sharpened and could cause injuries by
incorrect handling! Operators need to achieve an appropriate security
instruction.
The Proceq ZCT 2160 is solely for the determination of the adhesion of single
or multi-coat systems. Any other application is not in accordance with the
regulations. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from
inappropriate application. The user bears the full responsibility.
Only spare parts and optional components provided by the manufacturer may
be used in combination with the Proceq ZCT 2160. If components other than
provided by PROCEQ are used with the Proceq ZCT 2160, there is no
guarantee by PROCEQ for resulting damages, defects or malfunctions.
Unauthorised modifications and changes of the Proceq ZCT 2160 are not
allowed. These will invalidate the guarantee. The manufacturer is not liable for
damages resulting from unauthorised modifications; the user bears the full
responsibility.

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2. Delivery of apparatus
2.1 Damages during carriage
During carriage the Proceq ZCT 2160 is to be handled with the usual care.
To ensure carriage without damages the device is to be transported in the
original packaging and under normal freight conditions. Pushes during
carriage are to be avoided.
At the receipt of the goods, you have to check if there are any visible
damages at the outer packaging. If the packing is alright, you can sign the
receipt documents. If you even suspect by your visual impression that
damage has occurred, make a note of the suspected damage on the
delivery receipt or freight papers and get the carrier to sign it. Moreover, the
forwarding agent/courier service must be held responsible for the damage
in writing.
If a hidden damage is discovered while unpacking, you have to inform and
must held the forwarding agent / courier service immediately in the
following way: “When opening the parcel we had to notice that …. etc. etc.“
This superficial checking of the goods has to be done before the time limit
of the forwarding agent / courier service expires which is normally within 7
days. However, the period could be less. Hence, it is recommended to
check the exact time limit when receiving the goods.
If there are any damages inform also immediately your authorized
PROCEQ trader or Proceq SA directly.

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2.2 Standard delivery
The following parts are included in the delivery:
Article No.: 2160.123K:
•3 Cross-cut templets with 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm cut spacing
•1 NT-cutter with 9 mm width of edge
•1 Roll adhesive tape (length: 22 m, width: 25 mm)
•1 Certificate of manufacturer
•1 Carrying case
Article No.: 2160.123G:
•3 Cross-cut templets with 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm cut spacing
•1 NT-cutter with 9 mm width of edge
•1 Brush
•1 Magnifier
•1 Roll adhesive tape (length: 22 m, width: 25 mm)
•1 Certificate of manufacturer
•1 Carrying case
The cuttings of the NT-Cutter are sharpened and could cause injuries by
incorrect handling! Operators need to achieve an appropriate security
instruction.
2.3 Options
•Magnifier
•Brush
•Adhesive tape (1 roll of 22 m, width 50 mm)
•Adhesive tape (1 roll of 65 m, width 25 mm)

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3. Handling
•Place the templet on the substrate under test and hold the templet in
such way that the cuts always are executed away from the body and
from the hand holding the templet! Never hold the templet at the sides
of the slits!
Do not to put the fingers directly at the cuts and pay attention not to
cut yourself. The cuttings of the NT-Cutter are sharpened and could
cause injuries by incorrect handling! Operators need to achieve an
appropriate security instruction.
•Carry out six (ASTM 1 mm: 11 cuts) parallel cuts with the desired
spacing by cutting through the film to the substrate in one steady
motion.
•Turn the templet for 90° and make the same number of cuts with the
same spacing again that a lattice pattern is formed.
•Brushing lightly back and forth with the brush (ASTM: or cloth) along
the diagonal of the cross-cut a couple of times.
Additional adhesive tape test (not for smooth substrates for DIN EN ISO):
•Remove two complete laps of tape and discard.
•Remove an additional length at a steady rate and cut a piece about
75 mm long. Stick the piece adhesive tape on the cut area. Rub the
tape firmly by finger.
•Within 5 minutes (ASTM: 90 s ± 30 s) remove the adhesive tape
carefully and steady by seizing the free end and pulling it rapidly back
upon itself within approx. 0,5 to 1 s in an angle of 60° (ASTM: as near
as 180° as possible) in the pulling direction.
•(DIN EN ISO: keep the adhesive tape for comparative purposes, e.g.
by sticking it on a transparent film.
•Check the results with the chapter “4 Overwiew - Cross-cut
classification” on page 8.

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4. Overwiew - Cross-cut classification
cross-cut
according to EN ISO 2409
according to
ASTM D 3359
0:
The edges of the cuts are
completely smooth, none of
the squares of the lattice is
detached.
5B:
The edges of the
cuts are completely
smooth; none of the
squares of the lattice
is detached.
1:
Detachment of small flakes
of the coating at the
intersections of the cuts. A
cross-cut area not greater
than 5% is affected.
4B:
Small flakes of the
coating are detached
at intersections; less
than 5% of the area
is affected.
2:
The coating has flaked
along the edges and/or at
the intersections of the
cuts. A cross-cut area
greater than 5% but not
greater than 15% is
affected.
3B:
Small flakes of the
coating are detached
along edges and at
intersections of cuts.
The area affected is
5% to 15% of the
lattic

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cross-cut
according to EN ISO 2409
according to
ASTM D 3359
3:
The coating has flaked
along the edges of the cuts
partly or wholly in large
ribbons, and/or it has flaked
partly or wholly on different
parts of the squares. A
cross-cut area greater than
30% but not greater than
50% is affected.
2B:
The coating has
flaked along the
edges and on parts
of the squares. The
area affected is 15%
to
35% of the lattice.
4:
The coating has flaked
along the edges of the cuts
in large ribbons and/or
some squares have
detached partly or wholly. A
cross-cut area greater than
35%, but not greater than
65% is affected.
1B:
The coating has
flaked along the
edges of cuts in large
ribbons and whole
squares have
detached. The area
affected is 35% to
65% of the lattice.
5:
Any degree of flaking that
cannot even be classified
by classification 4.
0B:
Flaking and
detachment worse
than grade 1B.

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5. Technical specification
Versions: see scope of delivery
Material: stainless steel
Dimensions: 1-mm-templet (0.04’’):
82 mm x 9.5 mm x 1 mm (3.23” x 0.37” x 0.04”)
2-mm-templet (0.08”):
82 mm x 14.5 mm x 1 mm (3.23” x 0.57” x 0.04”)
3-mm-templet (0.12”):
82 mm x 19.5 mm x 1 mm (3.23” x 0.77” x 0.04”)
minimum size of support:
(it is assumed that the cuts are each 2 mm (0.08”)
longer than the lattice pattern):
1-mm-templet (0.04”):
12 mm x 12 mm (0.47” x 0.47”)
2-mm-templet (0.08”):
18 mm x 18 mm (0.71” x 0.71”)
3-mm-templet (0.12”):
24 mm x 24 mm (0.94” x 0.94”)
Weight: 1-mm-templet (0.04”): 5.6 g (0.012 lbs)
2-mm-templet (0.08”): 8.8 g (0.019 lbs)
3-mm-templet (0.12”): 11.8 g (0.026 lbs)
Standards: EN DIN 2409, ASTM D 3359
Warranty: 2 years

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Version 1.0 dated 24.06.2009