Elcometer 224 User Manual page 9

6 CALIBRATING AND TESTING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION
6.2 CALIBRATING THE GAUGE AFTER PROBE TIP REPLACEMENT
The precision manufactured probe tip will wear after continued use.
This is a consumable item which can be replaced by the user.
Description
Replacement Probe Tips (x2) with Fixing Tool
Replacement Probe Tips (x5)
Re-calibration is required after a tip replacement to ensure the
continued accuracy of the gauge.
To re-calibrate after tip replacement:
1 Press the Cal softkey.
2 Select "Tip Change Calibration" (Model T only).
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
6.3 TESTING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION (MODEL T)
The calibration can be checked at any time without affecting any
statistics or batch memory by following the procedure below and
comparing the reading value displayed with the glass zero or
measured foil value.
To test the gauge calibration:
1 Press the Cal softkey.
2 Select "Test Calibration" and follow the on-screen instructions.
3 When prompted, either place the probe on to the glass zero tile or
on the centre of the foil resting on the glass tile, making sure the
pin goes through the hole in the centre of the foil.
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