Reed instruments R7800 User manual

Coating

Thickness

Gauge

Instruction

Manual

R7800

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................... 3

Product Quality.............................................................................................. 3

Safety ............................................................................................................ 4

Features......................................................................................................... 4

Included......................................................................................................... 4

Specications................................................................................................ 5

Instrument Description.................................................................................. 6

Display Description ....................................................................................... 6

Operating Instructions................................................................................... 7

Power ON/OFF......................................................................................... 7

Measuring Procedure............................................................................... 7

Setup Mode..............................................................................................8-12

Enabling/Disabling Audible Beep............................................................. 9

Setting the LCD Brightness...................................................................... 9

Selecting the Thickness Unit of Measure ................................................. 9

Selecting Calibration Mode...................................................................... 9

Setting Higher Limit Value ...................................................................... 10

Setting Lower Limit Value....................................................................... 10

Enabling/Disabling LED Indicators ......................................................... 11

Factory Reset ......................................................................................... 11

Selecting Continuous Measurement Mode............................................ 11

Delete Recorded Data............................................................................ 12

Minimum, Maximum, and Average Values .................................................. 12

Quick Decision Mode .............................................................................12-13

Single-Point Decision Conﬁguration ...................................................... 13

Multi-Point Decision Conﬁguration ........................................................ 13

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Zero Calibration......................................................................................14-16

Zero Calibration...................................................................................... 14

Two-Point Calibration ............................................................................. 15

Calibration Veriﬁcation............................................................................ 16

Locking Screen Auto-Rotation.................................................................... 16

Data Upload ................................................................................................ 16

Software Installation.................................................................................... 16

Battery Replacement................................................................................... 17

Applications................................................................................................. 17

Accessories and Replacement Parts .......................................................... 17

Product Care ............................................................................................... 17

Product Warranty ........................................................................................ 18

Product Disposal and Recycling ................................................................. 18

Product Support.......................................................................................... 18

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your REED R7800 Coating Thickness Gauge.

Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument.

By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years

of reliable service. This coating thickness gauge is designed for non-invasive

coating thickness measurements. The R7800 features zero or two point

calibration, user adjustable high/low alarms and a USB interface to further

analyze results in the software.

Product Quality

This product has been manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility and has

been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product

specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the

nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please

note an additional fee for this service will apply.

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Safety

Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your

product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause

damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.

Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.

Features

• Automaticallydetectsferrousandnon-ferroussubstrates

• Easy-to-readcolorLCDdisplay

• 360°screenrotationallowsuserstoviewmeasuredreadingsfrom

any angle

• Durablegaugeandprobeconstruction

• Zeroandtwo-pointcalibrationensuresmeasurementaccuracy

• Singleormulti-pointmodeallowsausertosettolerancesandquickly

identify whether a coating passes or fails

• Tri-colorLEDsquicklyindicatewhenmeasurementsarebelow(red),

above(yellow)orwithinsetparameters(green)

• Internalmemorystoresupto500groupsofdata

•

View stored data, charts or real-time measurement with software

• Lowbatteryindicationandautoshutoff

Included

• FerrousSubstrate

• Non-FerrousSubstrate

• 5ReferenceFilms

• USBCable

• WristStrap

• SensorCover

• Batteries

• HardCarryingCase

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Specifications

Measuring Range: 0 to 1250µm

0.1 to 49.2mils

Accuracy: 0 to 1250µm: ±3% +1µm

0 to 49.21mils: ±3% +0.04mils

Resolution: 0 to 99.9µm: 0.1µm

100 to 1250µm: 1µm

0 to 4.99mils: 0.01mils

5.0 to 49.2mils: 0.1mils

Measurement Modes: Single and Continuous

Display: 4-digit color LCD display

Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels

BacklitDisplay: Yes(5levels)

Min/Max/Average Readings: Yes

MinimumCurvatureRadius: 5mm(196.85mils)

MinimumAreaDiameter: 20mm(787.40mils)

MinimumSubstrateThickness: 0.5mm(19.69mils)

AutoShut-Off: Yes(After5minutes)

Low Battery Indicator: Yes

Power Supply: 2 x AA Batteries

InternalMemory: Yes(Upto500groups)

PC Connectivity: USB Cable

Software: Yes

Product Certications: CE

RefreshRate: 0.5seconds(continuousmode)

OperatingTemperature: 32to104°F(0to40°C)

StorageTemperature: -4to140°F(-20to60°C)

OperatingHumidityRange: ≤80%RH

Dimensions: 5.9x2.6x1.38"(152x65x35mm)

Weight: 6.35oz(180g)

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Instrument Description

1. Wrist Strap Anchoring Point

2. LED Status Indicator

3. LCD Display

4. Power Button

5. Menu/Conrm/Calibration

Button

6. Increase Value/Up/Lock

Screen Button

7. USB Port

8. Cancel/Zero/Return Button

9. Decrease Value/Down/Quick

Decision Mode Button

10.BatteryCompartment(Back)

11. Sensor

Display Description

1. Low Limit Indicator

2. Measured Value

3. Minimum Value Indicator

4. Stored Measurements

Indicator

5. Average Measurement Value

6. Maximum Value Indicator

7. Battery Level Indicator

8. Locked Screen Indicator

9. Substrate Type

10. Unit of Measure

11. Calibration Mode Indicator

12.HighLimitIndicator

CLEAR

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100

Num:

Lo: 90.0

99.4 100

99.84

101Hi:

um/mil

NFe/Fe

Avg:

Max:Min:

75 6

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Operating Instructions

Power ON/OFF

To turn the meter ON or OFF press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.

Note: If the buzzer is enabled, there will be an audible beep when the

instrument is powered ON or OFF.

Measuring Procedure

Before each test session perform a Zero Calibration. See the Zero Calibration

section for details.

1. During start-up the meter begins an initialization process and enters

normal operation upon completion.

2. Select the closest reference lm to the estimated coating thickness

of the test area and perform a 2-point calibration on the appropriate

substrate plate.

3. Proceed with the 2-point calibration. See the Two-Point Calibration

section for details.

Once the 2-point calibration has been completed, proceed with testing.

5. Select 3-5 measuring points on the test surface.

6. For each measuring point, it is recommended to take 5 measurements

and record the average value as indicated on the LCD display.

7. After each measuring point has been tested, the overall average value

should be noted as the coating thickness value of the test piece.

Note: Lightly press the sensor against the substrate being measured.

Keep the sensor in close contact with the surface of the substrate without

the use of excessive force as it can cause measurement errors. If the

measured value is greater than 1250μm and less than 1500μm, the LCD

displays "OL" indicating it is over the measurement range. If the measured

value is greater than 1500μm, the gauge will not respond.

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Setup Mode

1. Press the

CLEAR

button to enter Setup Mode.

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2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to scroll through the following parameters.

CLEAR

Enabling/Disabling Audible Beep

CLEAR

Setting the Brightness

um/mil Selecting the thickness Unit of Measure

CLEAR

Selecting Calibration Mode

CLEAR

SettingHigherLimitValue

CLEAR

Setting Lower Limit Value

CLEAR

Turning LED Indicators ON/OFF

CLEAR

Factory Reset

CLEAR

Selecting Continuous Measurement Mode

CLEAR

Delete Recorded Data

Follow the instructions below to adjust each setting

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Enabling/Disabling Audible Beep

1. Press the OK button when the audible beep icon

CLEAR

is selected in

Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to select between ON

CLEAR

or OFF

CLEAR

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

4. Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal operation.

Setting the LCD Brightness

1. Press the OK button when the brightness icon

CLEAR

is selected in

Setup Mode.

Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to increase or decrease the brightness level.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

4. Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal operation.

Selecting the Thickness Unit of Measure

1. Press the OK button when the unit of measure icon um/mil is selected

in Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to select between μm and mil.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

4. Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal operation.

Selecting Calibration Mode

1. Press the OK button when the calibration mode icon

CLEAR

is selected

in Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to select between zero and

2-point calibration.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

4. Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup mode and resume normal operation.

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Setting Higher Limit Value

1. Press the OK button when the higher limit value icon

CLEAR

is selected

in Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to increase or decrease the higher

limit value.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

4. Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal

operation.

Note: If the higher limit value is exceeded while in normal measuring

modeandLEDindicatorsareenabled(SeeEnabling/Disabling LED

Indicatorsfordetails),theLEDwarninglightwillashyellow.When

measurements are within set parameters, the LED warning light

ashesgreen.

Setting Lower Limit Value

1. Press the OK button when the lower limit value icon

CLEAR

is selected in

Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to increase or decrease the lower

limit value.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal operation.

Note: If the lower limit value is exceeded while in normal measuring mode

andLEDindicatorsareenabled(SeeEnabling/Disabling LED Indicators for

details),theLEDwillashred.Whenmeasurementsarewithinset

parameters,theLEDwarninglightashesgreen.

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Enabling/Disabling LED Indicators

1. Press the OK button when the LED alarm icon

CLEAR

is selected in

Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to turn the LED alarm ON or OFF.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal operation.

Factory Reset

1. Press the OK button when the factory reset icon

CLEAR

is selected in

Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to turn the factory reset ON or OFF.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal operation

Selecting Continuous Measurement Mode

1. Press the OK button when the continuous measurement mode icon

CLEAR

is selected in Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to turn the continuous measurement

mode ON or OFF.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal operation.

Note: When Continuous Measurement is turned on, the gauge will

continuously measure until it is powered off.

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Delete Recorded Data

1. Press the OK button when the delete recorded data icon

CLEAR

selected in Setup Mode.

2. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to turn the delete recorded data mode

ON or OFF.

3. Press the OK button to conrm selection.

4. Press the

CLEAR

button to exit Setup Mode and resume normal operation.

Maximum, Minimum, and Average Values

Minimum, maximum and average values are displayed during the

measuring process. To clear and reset values to zero, press and hold the

CLEAR

button for 2 seconds.

Quick Decision Mode

The Quick Decision Mode is intended for quick measurement taking and

analyzing. While in normal operation, press and hold the

CLEAR

arrow to

enter Quick Decision Mode. Use the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to select between

single-point/multi point setup. Press the

CLEAR

button to enter the selected

mode and follow the steps below to congure.

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Single-Point Decision Configuration

1. Press the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to set the target thickness value, and

press the

CLEAR

button to conrm selection.

2. Press the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to set the tolerance value, and press

the

CLEAR

button to conrm.

Use the gauge to measure the coating thickness of the measured object.

4. The screen displays the measured value and whether or not the

thicknesspassesorfails("PASS"or"FAIL").

5. Press the

CLEAR

button to return to the single-point analyzing setup

screen or hold the

CLEAR

button to exit and resume normal operation.

Multi-Point Decision Configuration

1. Press the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to set the target thickness value, and

press the

CLEAR

button to conrm selection.

2. Press the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to set the tolerance value, and press

the

CLEAR

button to conrm.

3. Use the gauge to measure the coating thickness of the measured

object. After measuring the same position 3 times, the gauge will

automatically display the average value of all 3 measurements under

point A.

4. Change measurement position. After measuring the same position

3 times, the gauge will automatically display the average value of all

3 measurements under point B.

5. Proceed by measuring positions C, D, and E the same way as

positions A & B.

6. After the measurements are complete, the screen displays the

average value of all 5 points and whether or not the thickness passes

orfails("PASS"or"FAIL").

7. Press the

CLEAR

button to return to the multi-point-point analyzing setup

screen or press and hold the

CLEAR

button to exit and resume

normal operation.

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Zero Calibration

While in normal operation press and hold the

CLEAR

button to enter the

selected calibration mode from the Setup Mode. See Setting Calibration

Mode for details.

Calibration Mode Icon Description

Zero Calibration

CLEAR

Simply place the sensor on an uncoated

metal substrate for zero calibration.

Two-Point

Calibration

CLEAR

Place a standard coating thickness lm

with a known thickness on an uncoated

substrate for calibration to obtain a more

accurate measurement result for testing.

Zero Calibration

1. When Figure 1 appears on screen, place the instrument vertically on

the uncoated substrate.

2. Liftupafterapproximately2seconds.Zerowillbedisplayed(as

showninFigure2).

3. When completed, the gauge will automatically exit the zero

calibration mode and resume normal operation.

Note: At any time, you can press the

CLEAR

button to cancel the calibration

and resume normal operation.

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Figure 1 Figure 2

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Two-Point Calibration

1. When Figure 3 appears on the screen, place a standard coating

thicknesslmwithknownthickness(e.g.:500μm)ontopofan

uncoated substrate.

2. Place the gauge vertically on both the thickness lm and

uncoated substrate.

3. Lift the instrument after approximately 2 seconds and the measured

valuewillbedisplayed(asshowninFigure4).

4. Press the

CLEAR

and

CLEAR

arrows to adjust the value to the actual thickness

ofthestandardcoatingthicknesslm(asshowninFigure5).

5. Press the

CLEAR

button to conrm adjustment.

6. Figure 6 will now appear on the screen, prompting users to place the

instrument vertically on the uncoated substrate again.

7. Lifttheinstrumentafter2seconds.Zerowillbedisplayed(asshown

inFigure7).

8. When completed, the gauge will automatically exit the two-point

calibration mode and resume normal operation.

Note: At any time, you can press the

CLEAR

button to cancel the calibration

and resume normal operation.

Figure 3

Figure 6 Figure 7

Figure 4 Figure 5

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Calibration Verification

While in normal operation, measure the standard coating thickness lm.

The measured value of the instrument should be within the indicated

accuracy on the coating thickness lm. If it is out of tolerance,

recalibration is required.

Note: If the calibration result is inaccurate try restoring the factory settings

and recalibrating.

Locking Screen Auto-Rotation

The instrument has a built-in gravity sensor, which automatically rotates

the display during testing. This feature allows users to read the measure-

ment values in any direction. To lock the screen auto-rotation, hold the

CLEAR

arrow while in normal operation to turn auto-rotation function ON/OFF.

When disabled, the lock screen symbol

CLEAR

appears on the screen.

Data Upload

Connect the R7800 via the included cable to a USB port on your PC, to

download the recorded data and generate reports or view the data in

real-time.

Note: The USB interface cannot power the gauge or charge the batteries.

Software Installation

Visit www.reedinstruments.com/software to

download the R7800 software.

Full specications and Operating System compatibility can be found on

the product page at www.reedinstruments.com.

If you have specic questions related to your application and/or questions

related to software setup and functionality please contact the nearest

authorized distributor or Customer Service at [email protected]

or 1-877-849-2127.

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Battery Replacement

When the " " icon appears on the LCD, the batteries should be replaced.

Remove the screw with a Philips screwdriver and open the battery cover.

2. Replace the 2 x "AA" batteries.

3. Secure the battery cover back and tighten the screw.

Applications

• Vericationofpaintthickness

• Automotiveindustry

• Platingthickness

• Industrialmanufacturing

• Metalprocessing

• Aerospace

• Scienticresearch

Accessories and Replacement Parts

• CA-52A Soft Carrying Case

• R8888DeluxeHardCarryingCase

• R9050 Coating Thickness Calibration Kit

Don't see your part listed here? For a complete list of all accessories and

replacement parts visit your product page on www.reedinstruments.com.

Product Care

To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following:

• Storeyourproductinaclean,dryplace.

• Changethebatteryasneeded.

• Ifyourinstrumentisn'tbeingusedforaperiodofonemonthorlonger

please remove the battery.

• Cleanyourproductandaccessorieswithbiodegradablecleaner.Donot

spray the cleaner directly on the instrument. Use on external parts only.

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Product Warranty

REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in

materialorworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromdateofshipment.

During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no

charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because

of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.

REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the

product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for damages to goods,

property, or persons due to improper use or through attempts to utilize the

instrument under conditions which exceed the designed capabilities. In

order to begin the warranty service process, please contact us by phone at

1-877-849-2127 or by email at [email protected] to discuss the

claim and determine the appropriate steps to process the warranty.

Product Disposal and Recycling

Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your

instrument. Your product contains electronic components and must be

disposed of separately from standard waste products.

Product Support

If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized

REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at

1-877-849-2127 or by email at [email protected].

Please visit www.REEDINSTRUMENTS.com for the most

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Product specifications subject to change without notice.

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