Connecting A Probe - Elcometer 500 User Manual

4 GETTING STARTED (continued)
The gauge can also be set to switch off automatically after a user
defined period of inactivity via Menu/Setup/Gauge Auto Off. The
default setting is 5 minutes.

4.4 CONNECTING A PROBE

Two probe options are available, C1 and C2. The probe used is
determined by the thickness of the coating being measured, see
Section 20.1 'Probes' on page en-31 for further information.
To connect a probe:
1 Align the red dot on the probe
plug with the red dot on the base
of the gauge.
2 Push the probe into the gauge,
ensuring that the connector is
fully engaged.
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.
4.5 FITTING / REPLACING A PROBE TIP
Probes consist of a probe body, probe tip collar and probe tip (supplied
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fitted ). Probe tips wear over time and any damage to the probe tip,
such as scratches, chips or dents, will affect the accuracy of the
readings.
The gauge will automatically check for probe tip wear each time it is
switched on and a probe is connected.
If probe tip wear is greater than 0.7mm but less than 1mm: The
user will be prompted to check the probe tip for wear or damage. After
inspection, the user can choose to continue with the current probe tip
or fit a new tip.
If probe tip wear is greater than 1mm: The user will be prompted to
replace the probe tip.
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Additional probe tips and probe tip oil can be purchased from Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier,
see Section 20.1 'Probes' on page en-31.
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