Upgrading Your Gauge - Elcometer 500 User Manual

19 UPGRADING YOUR GAUGE

Gauge firmware can be upgraded to the latest version by the user via
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ElcoMaster , as it becomes available. ElcoMaster will inform the user
of any updates when the gauge is connected to the PC with an internet
connection.
20 SPARES & ACCESSORIES
20.1 PROBES
Two probe options are available; C1 and C2,
which can measure coatings up to 2.50mm
(98mils) and 10mm (390mils) thick
respectively.
As the Elcometer 500 uses ultrasonic
technology to non-destructively measure the
coating thickness on concrete and other
similar substrates, the gauge/probe's overall
measurement range is determined by the
coating's formulation.
Whilst the Elcometer 500 can measure up to 10mm (390mils) of a
typical epoxy coating, more sound absorbent coatings such as rubber,
will reduce the measurement range of the gauge.
Similarly, due to the nature of the measurement technology, coatings
with high levels of 'aggregate' may also affect the performance of the
gauge.
Elcometer 500 probes will be identified automatically by the gauge
when connected and details can be viewed at any time via
Menu/About/Probe Information.
The Elcometer 500 is supplied as a gauge only, without probe - probes
must be ordered separately.
Probes are supplied with a probe tip (fitted), two measurement foils for
verifying the gauge and probe performance, see Section 6 on page
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Epoxy coatings, thickness on other materials may vary.
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C1 Probes supplied with nominal values 1 & 2mm (40 & 80mils)
C2 Probes supplied with nominal values 3 & 8mm (120 & 310mils)
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C1 Probe
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C2 Probe
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