How To Measure - DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNDS Addendum To Instruction Manual

When enabled (default), the Gage will display two measurement values (as shown
above). To disable, uncheck Duplex within the Setup Menu. Alternatively, press the
Up navigation button to toggle Duplex On/Off (when Memory is OFF).
When disabled, the Gage will operate like a conventional combination ferrous/non-
ferrous instrument (similar to the PosiTector 6000 FNS probe). Ideal for measuring
non-magnetic coatings over steel and non-conductive coatings over non-ferrous metal
substrates.

How to Measure

The PosiTector 6000 powers up when the center navigation button
To preserve battery life, the instrument powers down after approximately 5 minutes
of no activity. All settings are retained.
1. Remove the protective rubber cap from the probe.
2. Power-up the Gage by pressing the center navigation
3. Place the probe on the surface to be measured. When a measurement is calculated,
the Gage BEEPS and the measurement is displayed.
NOTE: A "---" dashed line value and a low tone indicates the Gage was unable to
calculate the zinc layer thickness
4. Lift the probe AT LEAST 2 inches (5 cm) between readings or leave the probe on the
surface in the same location for continuous measurements.
Verify accuracy on reference standards at the beginning and the end of each shift, or
if the gage is dropped or suspected of giving erroneous readings.
N = Paint Thickness
Zn = Zinc Thickness
is pressed.
button.