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  • Page 1 Flex User Manual flex.coatmaster.com Version: 05-2020...
  • Page 2 Distribution and duplication of this document, and utilisation and communication of its contents other than for legitimate purposes, are not permitted without the express permission of coatmaster AG. Violations will result in legal action. All rights are reserved in the event of patent grant or utility model registration (ISO 16016).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Flex Table of contents Technical Data..........................3 Customer Requirements and Device Specification ..............4 Applications ........................... 5 Functionality and Measuring Principle ..................6 Safety and Responsibility ......................7 Warning Symbols ........................7 Signs and Icons ........................8 Intended Use ......................... 8 Improper Use ........................

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    To help you to work successfully and productively with this device for many years, in this manual we provide you with some instructions for use. coatmaster AG has made every effort to manufacture a safe and high-quality device that complies with all applicable regulations.

  • Page 5: Customer Requirements And Device Specification

    (including white). In contrast to magnetic induction-based systems, the Flex device permits measurement of coating thickness on substrates such as metal, wood, plastic, and rubber. Unlike photothermal, laser-based, and ultrasound systems, it is a reliable, light, user-friendly, safe, cost-effective, precise, and accurate measurement system.

  • Page 6: Applications

    Flex Applications The coatmaster® Flex is a flexible and robust handheld device for non-contact measurement of coatings. The coatmaster® Flex is unique and versatile and can be used in a wide variety of industries and industrial sectors: • •...

  • Page 7: Functionality And Measuring Principle

    Illustration of the measuring principle Generally, coatings have a very irregular surface. Powder coatings before curing have an even rougher surface, but can nevertheless be measured with the coatmaster® Flex. The properties of this roughness are influenced by various factors, such as pre-treatment, the type and roughness of the substrate, the type of coating (e.g.

  • Page 8: Safety And Responsibility

    Flex Safety and Responsibility This section provides an overview of all relevant safety features for optimum personal protection and safe and trouble-free operation. Keep the operating instructions with the safety instructions so that you can refer to them later.

  • Page 9: Signs And Icons

    Table 3: Signs and icons Intended Use The coatmaster® Flex is intended exclusively for the measurement of coating thicknesses. The device should only be used as a handheld device. The device should not be mounted on a robot or fixture, or operated for an extended period of time.

  • Page 10: Improper Use

    Description WARNING Integrated light source. The coatmaster® Flex contains a 125Ws Xenon flash lamp, which falls under risk group 3 according to the photobiological safety standards of IEC 62471:2006. The coatmaster® does not emit harmful UV radiation. When pressing the trigger button to conduct a measurement, a flash –...

  • Page 11: Product Safety

    The measuring device has been designed and built with the latest state-of-the-art technology; however, risks to users, property, and the environment may arise if the measurement device is used carelessly or improperly, for which coatmaster AG bears no responsibility. coatmaster AG has identified the following residual risks from the device: •...

  • Page 12: Delivery Scope

    Flex Delivery Scope The coatmaster® Flex is delivered with the following components in a robust transport case: Ⓐ coatmaster® Flex Ⓑ Router (optional) Ⓒ Power supply router (optional) Ⓓ Rechargeable battery 18V Bosch (2x) Ⓔ Battery charger Ⓕ Transport case Delivery inclusions ①...

  • Page 13: Set-Up

    Flex Set-Up Before starting your measuring device, you must set up the coatmaster® Flex and connect the device to the Internet. A connection to the Internet is necessary for saving your measurement data. There are two different ways to set up a connection to the internet: via the optional coatmaster®...
  • Page 14 Flex If the battery becomes defective, liquid can escape. Avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid comes into contact with the eyes, also seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

  • Page 15: Router

    Router installation and connection is only necessary if you do not use a local Wi-Fi network! 7.2.1 Router Installation If you choose to connect the device with the coatmaster® router, screw all 3 antennae tightly onto the router (Figure 8: Installation of antennas to the router).

  • Page 16: Navigation Panel

    On/Off button Ⓐ in the input panel (see Figure 10: Input panel - keys and elements). It takes about 40 seconds for the coatmaster® Flex to boot up. To see the time until your coatmaster® Flex is fully operational, view the boot window on the coatmaster®...

  • Page 17: Wi-Fi Settings

    Flex Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi settings are only necessary if you do not use the supplied coatmaster® router! When starting the coatmaster® Flex for the first time, it will automatically connect to the coatmaster® router, if available. If not, after language selection, the...

  • Page 18: Activation

    After the activation key is saved, you will be automatically redirected to the main menu (see Figure 24: Main display). Your coatmaster® Flex is now properly set up. Before you can start measuring, you need to select the appropriate user level, the units in which you want to measure (metric or...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    Flex Operating Instructions The following steps guide you step-by-step through the individual process and menus. For the navigation in the following sections, the arrow keys and buttons of the input panel are used according to section 7.3 (Figure 10: Input panel - keys and elements).
  • Page 20 Flex 8.1.2 User Level The coatmaster Flex can be operated in two different User Level modes, the attributes of which are given in Table 5: User Levels. You can toggle between the different modes by selecting the User Level menu.
  • Page 21 Alternatively, select the ‘Cancel’ field to return to the system settings menu. Only users using the Flex in Admin mode can do a Factory reset. For the Standard User Level this option is greyed out and cannot be activated.

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    Flex Main Menu The main menu, and descriptions of the elements of the coatmaster® Flex, are shown in Figure 24: Main display. ① Chosen application Main Menu ② Chosen block ③ System settings ④ Measured value in selected unit Measurement display (here, µm)

  • Page 23: Block Menu

    Flex Block Menu In the main menu use the left and right arrow keys   Ⓓ to select the ‘Block’ field, and confirm with the OK button Ⓒ , according to section 7.3 (Figure 10: Input panel - keys and elements).

  • Page 24: Application Menu

    ◊ Never look directly into the light source. a white application to a colour one, or vice versa, the flash generator in the coatmaster® Flex must discharge. A warning message is displayed and, when confirmed with ‘Ok’, a flash is immediately triggered.
  • Page 25 Flex If you choose ‘Remove’, the list with the available applications will change colour to light orange and you can select the desired application using the up/down arrow keys   Ⓓ and the OK button Ⓒ from the input panel.
  • Page 26 Flex When you select ’Next’, a new screen will appear (see Figure 34: Material Properties), which displays the calibration options that were initially chosen. Use the up/down arrow keys   Ⓓ to navigate between the different fields and press the OK button Ⓒ...
  • Page 27 Flex To understand the relationship between the bounds in the trend chart, see Figure 36: Principles of Application Bounds and the Display Options in the Application menu (see Figure 37: Application Bounds). Figure 36: Principles of Application Bounds • Measurement values inside the red bands of the chart are outside quality tolerance levels.
  • Page 28 Now you can proceed to conduct a reference measurement to calibrate your device for this new application. At this point, position your coatmaster® Flex approximately 5 cm distant from the reference sample and press the trigger button Ⓣ (see Figure 40: Reference/calibration measurement).
  • Page 29 Flex. Trigger a reference Figure 42: Edit Reference measurement in the calibration menu by pressing the trigger button Ⓣ again.
  • Page 30 If the signal adjustment is still below 90%, please contact our Technical Support hotline (contact details on page 1). The above values will be calculated and checked automatically by the coatmaster® Flex software after ’Calibrate’ has been activated in the calibration menu.
  • Page 31 Note which reference measurement in the coatmaster® Flex calibration menu belongs to which reference sample and dedicated measuring point. If the coatmaster® Flex is required for another purpose, the dialogue box can be closed with ‘Save’. The samples can now be burned in.

  • Page 32: Measurement

    Figure 45: Trend chart If the part to be measured is moving, keep up with the movement of the part, so that the relative movement between the part and the coatmaster® Flex is as small as possible, thus ensuring a stable measurement.

  • Page 33: Data Transfer/Cloud

    This can be done by accessing the cloud server. 8.6.1 Cloud Login Since all data is stored on a secure cloud server, you must log in to the coatmaster® cloud on your computer via the Internet to access the data.
  • Page 34 Flex 8.6.2 Applications The application menu in the coatmaster® cloud displays the available applications. The list provides details of the number of blocks and measurements per application. Figure 48: Cloud – application menu To select an application, click on one of the applications in the list. You will automatically be directed to the monitor menu.
  • Page 35 Flex 8.6.4 Export Within the export menu of the coatmaster® cloud, you can select dedicated data and download it to your computer. Figure 51: Cloud – export menu – select application ① Click on the desired application. Figure 2: Cloud – export menu – limiting data select The selected application will be copied to the export list in the right half of the window.
  • Page 36 Flex 8.6.5 Help From the ‘Help’ menu, you can access further support information. Please contact our Technical Support hotline first (contact details on page 1).

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting And Best Practice

    Flex Troubleshooting and Best Practice Error Messages Error Description ◊ Corrective measure Messages Did not receive a response from the cloud. ◊ Check Internet status and perform a network diagnosis with ‘Troubleshooter’ (see section 8.1). ◊ Check the WLAN signal on the router. In the absence of a signal, Cloud reconnection of cables is required.

  • Page 38: Error Codes

    Flex Error Codes Technical Description ◊ Corrective measure Errors Received an ‘Error’ message from the cloud when measuring. ◊ Check the Internet status and perform a network diagnosis with ‘Troubleshooter’ (see section 8.1). Wrong parameter. ◊ Contact the Technical Support (details on page 1) for further assistance.

  • Page 39: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    ◊ leave it and restart the device. down • If it happens regularly, ◊ return Flex to your service partner given on page 1 The fan of my coatmaster® Flex is not running. Fan not • Measurements will become unstable.

  • Page 40: Storage And Transportation

    For any repair or service of the device, excluding light maintenance, please contact our Technical Support hotline (contact details on page 1). Light maintenance: coatmaster® Flex needs to be inspected, at least weekly, for inlet filter cleanliness, and front glass transparency and cleanliness.

  • Page 41: Replacement Of The Inlet Filter

    11.1 Replacement of the Inlet Filter The inlet filter must be inspected, at least weekly, by the user of the coatmaster® Flex to avoid a malfunction of the device. If it is dirty, change the filter; otherwise, change the filter every second week or after 80 hours of use, whichever is earlier.

  • Page 42: Replacement Of The Front Glass

    Flex 11.2 Replacement of the Front Glass The front glass must be replaced using the tools provided in your coatmaster Flex case. Change the front glass by removing the four screws on the front of the coatmaster® Flex, using the tool provided.

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