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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ............Kit Contents ............Quick Start ............Probes ..............Measurement Notes ..........How to Measure ..........Menu Operation ..........Verification of Accuracy ........Zero ..............Calibration and Adjustment ......... Adjustment Techniques ........Cal Settings Menu ..........10 1 Point Adjust .......... - Page 3 Probe Off ........... 24 Connect ............. 24 Updates ............25 Probe RESET ............. 25 Temperature ............26 PosiTector Body Power Supply/ Battery Indicator... Changing Probe Batteries ........26 Additional Accessories ........27 Technical Data ............ 28 Returning For Service ......... 29...
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Page 4: Introduction
The Gage consists of an Advanced body and a Powder Checker (PC) probe that communicate with each other via wireless technology. They must stay within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other while measuring. -
Page 5: Quick Start
Power-up PosiTector body by pressing the center navigation button. A beep and the letters “PC” will display on the upper left corner of the PosiTector LCD. This indicates both units are ready to measure. 2. ZERO the probe (pg 8) 3. -
Page 6: Probes
Connector Cover Probes Probes Additional PosiTector Probes: The PosiTector body accepts a wide variety of probe types including magnetic, eddy current and ultrasonic coating thickness, surface profile,environmental, Shore hardness durometer, salt contamination and ultrasonic wall thickness probes. www.defelsko.com/probes PosiTector bodies accept all PosiTector DPM, 6000, 200, SPG,... -
Page 7: Measurement Notes
Wireless Powder Checker probes: The PosiTector PC wireless probe connects to all Advanced PosiTector bodies. See Powder Probes (pg 27) for connection details. Physically connected PosiTector probes: To disconnect a probe from a PosiTector body, slide the plastic probe connector horizontally (in the direction of the arrow) away from the PosiTector body. -
Page 8: How To Measure
How to Measure How to Measure Power-up both units. Bring the probe to within 5 cm (2 inches) of the coating powder. Press and hold the button. Bring the probe closer to the powder. While watching the probe display, align the Distance Paddle with the Distance Target Bar. - Page 9 PosiTector body displays a flashing green dot and emits a high beep. When samples are inconclusive, an "X" blinks on the probe display, the PosiTector body displays a flashing red dot and emits a low beep. Distance Paddle: Graphically represents the distance to the target.
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Page 10: Menu Operation
Menu Operation Menu Operation Gage functions are menu controlled. To access the Menu, power-up the PC Probe and PosiTector body, then press the center navigation button. Below is a sample menu for a PosiTector PC: Some buttons have a tick box to their right to indicate current status. -
Page 11: Verification Of Accuracy
A successful verification requires that the average of a series of measurements by both instruments be within their combined tolerances. If not, adjust the PosiTector PC using one of the methods described on page 9. For best accuracy, perform a Zero at the beginning of every shift to compensate for temperature and humidity changes. -
Page 12: Calibration And Adjustment
(pg 8). If the average of a series of measurements by both instruments (PosiTector PC and dry film thickness instrument) is not within combined tolerances, the PosiTector PC can be adjusted using one of two methods... -
Page 13: Cal Settings Menu
Select 2 Pt Adjust then select Measure. Take at least 3 uncured powder measurements on the thin powder panel with the PosiTector PC. Results will be stored in the gage. Select OK. Take at least 3 uncured powder measurements on the thick powder panel with the PosiTector PC. - Page 14 Then, if you return to that part, the corresponding Cal setting can be conveniently and quickly restored. A “cal setting” is any calibration adjustment. The PosiTector PC always displays the current calibration setting (ex. Cal 3) in the upper right corner of the display.
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Page 15: Setup Menu
Cal Lock When selected, the icon will appear and all calibration settings are “locked” to prevent further user adjustments. Uncheck to make further adjustments. Cal Reset Clears the calibration adjustments for the open Cal setting. The factory calibration icon will appear on the display. Setup Menu Setup Menu Reset... -
Page 16: Gage Info
Gage Info Displays the model number & serial number, probe type & serial number, PosiSoft.net registration key, the amount of remaining memory for storage of readings, date and time and software packages. For security purposes, the registration key is required to add the Gage to your PosiSoft.net account. -
Page 17: Statistics
(PosiTector body only) Battery Type Selects the type of batteries used in the PosiTector body from a choice of “Alkaline”, “Lithium” or “NiMH” (Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable). If NiMH is selected, the PosiTector will trickle charge the batteries while connected via USB to a PC or optional AC charger. -
Page 18: Memory Management
Memory Management Memory Management The PosiTector PC has internal memory storage for recording measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed on-screen or accessed via computers, tablets and smart phones. Measurements are date and time-stamped. Memory stores 100,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches. -
Page 19: Annotate
Open Selects a previously created batch name to open and make current. If it contains measurements, onscreen statistics will immediately reflect values calculated from this batch. Close Stops the recording process, closes the current batch, and removes batch information from the display. Delete Removes a batch completely from memory. - Page 20 Notes: Instructions, descriptions or notes see Annotate, pg 16 None: Default screen shows statistics NOTES: • PosiSoft.net (pg 19) and PosiSoft Mobile (pg 20) are used to insert an Image and Notes into a batch. • Calibration adjustments cannot be made if any measurements were taken with that setting and stored into a batch.
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Page 21: Summaries
Displays a summary of all stored batches including the name, probe type, number of readings and type. In the following example, Batch 3 (B3) indicates an “F” 6000 coating thickness probe was used to record a total of “6” readings in “PA2” mode. S c r e e n C a p t u r e Press both (-)(+) buttons at any time to capture and save an image... -
Page 22: Accessing Stored Measurement Data
Access your data from any web- connected device. PosiTector App - (Advanced models only, s/n 784000+) App for compatible iOS and Android smart devices. Permits users to create, save and share professional PDF reports. Add images and notes using the smart device’s camera and keyboard. -
Page 23: Connect Menu
PosiTector display. Securing your Access Point - To ensure the PosiTector is only accessible to authorized devices, it is important that you enter a passphrase (password) for the Access Point. The default Passphrase is password. - Page 24 The PosiTector is now visible to all WiFi enabled devices. Simply connect your devices WiFi to the new PosiTector Access point. All PosiTectors are uniquely identified by their respective gage body serial numbers. AP Channel - Default Channel: 6 For most users the default channel will not have to be altered. If you are experiencing poor connection or are unable to connect, try another channel.
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Page 25: Usb Drive
Stored datasets and graphs can be viewed or copied using universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. When your PosiTector is first connected to your Windows PC via a USB cable, an enumeration process is started that installs device drivers with- out re-booting your computer. -
Page 26: Sync Now
Sync .net Now The below WiFi, USB and Bluetooth menus contain a Sync .net Now option. When selected, the Gage immediately synchronizes stored measurement data via its respective communication method (internet connection required). Alternatively, select Auto Sync .net from within the USB connect menu to automatically synchronize upon connection to a PC. -
Page 27: Bluetooth
Add New Allows for multiple Powder Checker probes to be available to connect to. Probe Off Disconnects Powder Checker probe from the gage by turning it off. Connect Connects PosiTector gage body with the Powder Checker probe. -
Page 28: Updates
Probe RESET Probe RESET Allows a wireless PC probe to be un-paired (RESET) from a PosiTector body. This allows the PC probe to be paired with another PosiTector Advanced body. Turn on PC probe. Press and HOLD the check button for exactly 3 seconds and then release. -
Page 29: Temperature
Temperature Temperature Operating Range: +32° to +120°F (0 to +50°C) The PosiTector PC compensates automatically for temperature. Allow a few minutes for the probe to reach ambient temperature before measuring. Discard the first measurement taken in a notably different temperature condition. When measuring surfaces much hotter or colder than ambient, lift the probe at least 6 inches (15cm) and allow 1 second off the surface between measurements. -
Page 30: Additional Accessories
A USB Cable is provided with every PosiTector. The USB cable can also be used for Accessing Stored Measurement Data (pg 18) via the PosiTector USB Port or to a connect to a PC's built-in USB port to act as a continuous power source. -
Page 31: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Measuring Range: Body Size: 137 x 61 x 28 mm 20-110 microns 5.4 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. 0.8-4.3 mils Accuracy: Probe Size: 222 x Ø50 mm + 5 microns + 0.2 mil 8.75 x Ø2.0 in. Body Weight: (without batteries) Resolution: 140 g... -
Page 32: Returning For Service
DeFelsko Corporation. DeFelsko and PosiTector are trademarks of DeFelsko Corporation registered in the U.S. and in other countries. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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