T4W TW-6 User manual

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Coating Thickness Gauge TW-6
Operation Manual
art.nr. 59248

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Table of contents
1. Technical specications ................................................3
2. Getting started ..............................................................3
3. Gauge manual ..............................................................4
Guarantee TW-6 ................................................................9
The price of this product includes the recycling fee of 0,10 PLN
Before You start to use the device, please read this operation manual.

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Technical specications1.
Basic specications of the device:
measurement on steel, galvanized steel and aluminium;•
measurement resolution: 1 or 10µm;•
measurement range: from 0µm to 1100µm;•
measurement memory (also after turning the device off): 100 units;•
zeroing function;•
LCD backlight;•
intuitive operation with 8-positions menu;•
automatic shut-off after longer idleness;•
measuring sensor diameter: 15 mm;•
powered by 9V alkaline battery (e.g. 6LR61) or corresponding accu;•
power consumption: ~50 mA..•
Getting started2.
Coating thickness gauge TW-6 is designed to measure the thickness of a steel, galvanized
steel or aluminium sheet paint coating. The measurement resolution equals 10µm. The device is
equipped with an internal EEPROM memory for 100 measurements which enables to check the
results after the measurement is made. The memory doesn’t get deleted after turning off the
device, although it is possible to delete it from the menu. The device has a LCD backlight which
makes measuring in places with insufcient light (e.g. garage) much easier.
Before You start to use the device, please place a new alkaline battery or a fully charged accu in
the back side of the device’s housing. In order to do it please take off the battery ap and place
correctly the battery or accu by connecting it to the clips on the cable.
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T A k e N o N oldeR c A R s W I T h NoN-G A l v A N I z e d sTeel bodyWoRk, The „sTeel” o p T I o N shAll
b e choseN.
Zeroing (calibration)
Before You start to take measurements, please check whether the gauge is calibrated. To do it
properly, please select the Zero function from the main menu and put the sensor against the
green side of the calibration sheet. If the display shows a 0 +/-10µm value, it means that the
gauge is calibrated. Should the aberration be larger than 0 +/-10µm, please put the sensor once

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more against the green side of the calibration sheet, wait until the result stabilizes and press the
OK [MENU] button while the sensor still touches the sheet. On the display will appear a O K ...
caption and the device will return automatically to the main menu.
If the device is calibrated, You can cancel the Zero function by pressing the OK [MENU]
button. Please note not to press the OK [MENU] button before the ------ caption appears in
the second line of the display – otherwise the gauge will decalibrate!
WARNING! WhIle zeRoING, The cAlIbRATIoN sheeT should b e plAced o N Af l A T , s T A b l e NoN-m e T A l I c suRfAce (e.G.
d o NoT plAce The sheeT o N The bodyWoRk). Also, pleAse A v o I d holdING The sheeT I N
yo u R hANds A s ThIs m A y AffecT The opeRATIoN.
Please note that zeroing is worth to be made when the measurement conditions are changing
(e.g. the temperature or humidity rises or falls).
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b A T T e R y yo u cAN use AcompATIble, fully chARGed Accu. 3. IfThe devIce seems T o WoRk
ImpRopeRly I T cAN b e cAused b y A N empTy b A T T e R y o R Accu.
To take a measurement please put the device’s sensor against the examined surface. The sensor
should adhere as at as possible. The examined surface should be clean and smooth, otherwise
the measurement may be incorrect. It is advised to hold the gauge with both hands and press
gently towards the examined surface to eliminate vibration. Usually it takes 1-2 seconds to
stabilize the measurement result.
Gauge manual3.
The device is operated with 2 buttons:
button • OK [MENU]: turns the device on, accepts the selected functions and returns
from them to the main menu, when pressed during the measurement it memorizes the
displayed value;
button • FUNCTION: switches between the functions in the main menu, switches between
the stored measurement values.
To turn the device on please press the OK[MENU] button for about 1 second. After displaying
the company’s logo and the device’s type, the device switches automatically to the main menu.
You will see on the display Measur in the rst line and Memory in the second line. The *
symbol indicates the currently selected function.

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Please press the FUNKTION button to switch between the following functions:
Measur• – measure function: takes measurements;
Subst• - ubstance function: allows to choose the measured material
Memory• – memory function: recalls the stored measurement values;
REF PT• – reference point function: sets the reference point;
Off• – off function: switches the device off;
Delete• – delete function: deletes the stores measurement values;
Zero• – zeroing function: calibrates the device;
Resol.• – resolution function: switches between the measurement resolution;
Soft• indicates the installed software version.
To select a function please press the OK [MENU] button.
Measure function - Measur
After You select this function the display will show the
currently selected material, e.g. Zn/Al and the battery
indicator in the rst line and ----um in the second. The
gauge is ready to take measurement.
After You put the sensor against the body of the car the
result of the measurement will be shown in the second
line.To store the result please press the OK [MENU]
button when taking the measurement. A * symbol
appears next to the shown value.
WARNING! Th e cApAcITy o f The devIce’s
m e m o R y I s 100 ResulTs. Ne x T sToRAGes W I l l deleTe
The oldesT oNes.
14 0 u m
Zn/Al
*14 0 u m

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After You nish taking the measurements please return to the main menu with pressing the
OK[MENU] button.
Memory function - Memory
This function allows You to recall the latest
measurement values. Please press the FUNKTION
button to switch between the stored results. The rst
displayed result is the oldest one. After You get to the
last result the device returns automatically to the rst
one. To return to the main menu please press the OK
[MENU] button.
Off function - Off
After You accept this function with the OK[MENU] button the device turns off.
Substance function - Subst
The substance function allows You to choose the material which will be measured. You have the
following possible choices:
galvanized steel / aluminium (• Zn/Al);
steel (• Fe);
reference point (• Ref)
You can switch between the sheet materials with the FUNKTION button, to accept the selection
press the OK [MENU] button.
Reference point function - Ref
To take the measurement in reference to a sample You can
use the reference point function. You can easily compare the
further results with a sample one.
After choosing this function on the display will appear a Set
Ref caption in the rst line and in the second -------. In that
moment please put the sensor against the sample sheet,
wait until the result stabilizes and press the red button to set
the reference point.
Then, to take the measurement according to the reference
point, You have to choose the „reference point” option in the substance function menu. During
the measurement a Ref caption will appear on the display. If the result is negative, the thickness
M e a s .1
14 0 u m
*
--------
Set.Ref

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of the coating is thinner than the sample. If positive, it’s thicker.
You can use this function to measure the coating thickness on Your own material sample. In
order to do this You have to set the reference point on a clear sample sheet, the same which will
be measured afterwards.
Delete function - Delete
Choose this function to delete all measurement values stored in the device’s EEPROM internal
memory. After deleting the stored results the device returns to
the main menu automatically.
Zeroing function - Zero
Use this function before You start to take measurements. After
choosing this function put the sensor against of the calibration
sheet. If the display shows a 0 +/-10µm value, it means that the
gauge is well calibrated. Should the aberration be larger than
0 +/-10µm, please put the sensor once more against of the
calibration sheet, wait until the result stabilizes and press the
OK[MENU] button while the sensor still touches the sheet.
On the display will appear a O K ... caption and the device will
return automatically to the main menu.
If the device is calibrated, You can cancel the Zero function
by pressing the OK[MENU] button. Please note not to press
the OK[MENU] button before the ------ caption appears in
the second line of the display – otherwise the gauge will decalibrate!.
WARNING! WhIle zeRoING, The cAlIbRATIoN sheeT should b e plAced o N Af l A T , s T A b l e NoN-m e T A l I c suRfAce (e.G.
d o NoT plAce The sheeT o N The bodyWoRk). Also, pleAse A v o I d holdING The sheeT I N
yo u R hANds A s ThIs m A y AffecT The opeRATIoN..
Please note that zeroing is worth to be made when the measurement conditions are changing
(e.g. the temperature or humidity rises or falls).
Zero 10

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Resolution function - Resol.
The gauge enables to choose between 2 measurement
resolutions chosen with the FUNKTION button:
D =10• – the measurement is rounded up to 10µm
(faster)
D =1• – the measurement is accurate up to 1µm
(precise)
For car paint coating thickness D =10 setting is good
enough.
Software version function - Soft
Shows the currently installed software version.
D =10
Resol.

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Guarantee TW-6
The guarantee period of this device is 12 months from date of purchase.1.
Within this period the Producer guarantees a reliable function of the device, if operated correctly.2.
The Producer takes responsibility for all workmanship or material defects.3.
All defects will be repaired within 30 days since the device has been accepted by the Service.4.
The guarantee period will be prolonged by the time the device has been handled by the Service.5.
The device shall be delivered to the Service with all the standard equipment, clean and with readable 6.
button’s description.
The guarantee will be treated as valid only with the date of purchase and with the stamp, or signature of 7.
the Producer lled out.
In case the device has to be shipped to the Producer, it happens on the shipper’s responsibility and cost.8.
The device will be not accepted by the Service if pt. 6 is not kept, if the defect is of no workmanship or 9.
material nature, if the warranty card is not lled out, or the device is delivered with broken seal.
This guarantee shall not apply to damage caused through re, accident, misuse, incorrect adjustment or 10.
repair, installation, modications, or use in an improper way or inconsistent with the technical and safety
standards required for it’s operation.
All defects mentioned in pt. 10 can be repaired, if previously agreed with the Service. The cost depends 11.
on the nature of the defect.
After the guarantee period expires, defects can be repaired, if previously agreed with the Service. The cost 12.
depends on the nature of the defect.
The guarantee is only valid with lled out date of purchase, stamp or signature of the Producer and with 13.
an appropriate receipt.
Guarantee TW-6
Date of purchase Stamp / Signature