Probes - DeFelsko PosiTector6000 Manual

The PosiTector 6000 probes calculate coating thickness
measurements
(F probes - ferrous models) or the eddy current principle
(N probes - non-ferrous models). Combination FN probes
(ferrous/non-ferrous) use both principles.
FN probes first attempt a measurement using the magnetic
principle and will display a reading with the letter "F" if the coating
is non-magnetic over steel. If the coating is non-conductive over
metal, then the probe will automatically attempt a measurement
using the eddy current principle and display a reading with the
letter "N" (see also N Lock pg. 12).
Gage Info (pg. 15) to find your body and probe type. More probe
information is available at www.defelsko.com/p6000.
To disconnect a probe from a body, slide the plastic
probe connector horizontally (in the direction of the
arrow) away from the body. Reverse these steps to
attach a different probe. It is not necessary to power-
down the Gage when switching probes.
When powered-up the PosiTector automatically determines what
type of probe is attached and does a self-check. Coating
thickness probes "sense" when they are near metal and
immediately attempt a measurement followed by another every
2 seconds. They stop when removed from the vicinity of metal and
power-down after 5 minutes of no activity.
This continuous measurement feature is intended to allow careful
probe placement on small or odd-shaped surfaces. Ignore all
readings taken before the probe is properly placed.
Magnetic & Eddy Current
Magnetic & Eddy Current
Theory of Operation
Theory of Operation
using

Probes

The PosiTector 6000 consists of a body and
a probe. A wide selection of interchangeable
probes are available. Each retain their own
unique calibration information.
(Standard or Advanced) accept ALL probes. See
either the
Probes
4
magnetic
Gage bodies
principle