REED CM-8822 User manual

Model CM-8822
Coating Thickness
Gauge
Instruction
Manual
INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUMENTS
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Table of Contents
Features......................................................................................... 3
Specications................................................................................ 3
Instrument Description .................................................................. 4
Operating Instructions................................................................5-6
Measuring Procedure.................................................................. 5
Zero Adjustment ......................................................................5-6
Calibration Foils .......................................................................... 6
Battery Replacement..................................................................... 6
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Features
• Measuresthethicknessofnon-magneticcoatingsonmagneticornon-
magnetic metal substrates
• Userselectableμm/mils
• Probeallowsforreadingsintightspaces
• Large,easy-to-readLCDdisplay
• Automaticproberecognition
• Zeroadjustmentbutton
• Automaticcalibration
• Lowbatteryindicator
• Includesferrousprobe,non-ferrousprobe,calibrationstandards,
batteryandhardcarryingcase
Specifications
MeasuringRanges: 0to40mils(0to1000μm)
Accuracy: <100μm:±2μm,>100μm:±3%ofrdg.
Resolution: 0.1μm(0to99.9μm),1μm(<100μm)
SamplingTime: 1second
Display: 4-digit,LCD
ZeroButton: Yes
LengthofProbes: 3'(36")
PowerSupply: 4x"AA"Batteries
LowBatteryIndicator: Yes
ProductCertications: CE
OperatingTemperature: 32to104°F(0to40°C)
StorageTemperature: -4to140°F(-20to60°C)
OperatingHumidity: 20to90%
Dimensions: 6.3x2.7x1.25"(161x69x32mm)
Weight: 9oz(260g)
OptionalAccessories: Replacementferrousprobe(CM-8822FPROBE)
 Replacementnon-ferrousprobe
 (CM-8822NFPROBE)
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Instrument Description
1. Sensor
2. ZeroButton
3. PowerButton
4. LCDScreen
5. PlusButton
6. µm/milButton
7. MinusButton
8. BatteryCompartment
F Probe Description
Measuresthethicknessofnon-magneticmaterials(example:paint,
plastic,porcelainenamel,copper,zinc,aluminum,chrome,ect.)on
magneticmaterials(example:iron,nickel,ect.).Commonusesinclude
measuringthicknessofgalvanizinglayer,lacquerlayer,porcelainlayer,
phosphidelayer,coppertile,aluminumtile,somealloytile,andpaper.
N Probe Description
Measuresthethicknessofnon-magneticcoatingsonnon-magnetic
metals.Commonusesincludemeasuringthelayerofvarnish,paint,
enamel,plasticcoatings,orpowderappliedtoaluminum,brass,
non-magnetic stainless steel.
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Operating Instructions
Measuring Procedure
1. PlugintheF-probeorNF-probeandplaceitawayfromany
substrateorothermetalmaterials.
2. Pressthepowerbuttontoturnonthemeterandtoperformthe
autocalibration,whichtakes3seconds.
3. ThemeterwillrecognizetheprobeanddisplayForNFonthe
LCDscreen.
4. Selectthemeasurementunitbypressingµm/milbutton,which
willappearontheLCDscreen.
5. Placetheprobeonacoatinglayertobemeasured.
6. TheLCDscreenwilldisplaythethicknessofthecoatinglayer.
7. Thereadingcanbecorrectedbyremovingtheprobefromthe
layerandbypressingtheplusorminusbutton.
8. Totakeanothermeasurement,lifttheprobetomorethan1
centimeterandthenrepeatsteps5-7.
9. TurnthemeteroffbypressingthePowerbutton.Themeterwill
alsoturnoffafter2minutesofinactivity.
Zero Adjustment
1. PlugintheF-probeorNF-probeandplaceitawayfromany
substrateorothermetalmaterials.
2. Pressthepowerbuttontoturnonthemeterandtoperformthe
autocalibration,whichwilllast3seconds.
3. Placetheprobeonasubstrate.
4. PresstheZerobuttonand‘0'willappearonthedisplay.
5. DonotpresstheZerobuttoniftheprobeisnotplacedon
a substrate.
6. Selectanappropriatecalibrationfoilaccordingtoyour
measurement range.
7. Placethestandardfoilontothesubstrate.Placethesensorgently
ontothestandardfoilandlift.
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8. ThereadingontheLCDscreenisthevaluemeasured.
9. Thereadingcanbecorrectedbyremovingtheprobefromthe
layerandbypressingtheplusorminusbutton.
10. Repeatstep7-10untiltheresultiscorrect.
Calibration Foils
Thismeterincludesdifferentfoilsetsfordifferentranges.
Pleaseseethefollowingtableforreference.
Range(µm) CM25 CM50 CM100 CM200 CM500 CM1000
0-200 • • • •
0-500 • • • •
0-1000 • • • • •
0-2000 • • • • •
Battery Replacement
1. Whenthelowbatterysymbolappearsinthedisplay,itistimeto
replacethebatteries.
2. Turnthemeteroff,openthebatterycompartment,andremove
thebatteries.
3. Install4newAAbatteriesverifyingyouarefollowingthe
correct polarity.
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