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ATORN DFT Series Operator's Manual

Gages for coating thickness measurements
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  • Page 1 Operators manual Gages for coating thickness measurements...
  • Page 2 (print, photocopy, microfilm or any oth- er method) in full or in part, or processed, multiplied or distributed to third par- ties by electronic means without the written consent of ATORN Service. Subject to correction and technical changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........36 Transfer batch files in the PHASCOPE PAINT app ..36 Transfer single readings online to an Excel file via PC-Datex 38 ATORN DFT...
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  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Intended use The gage is intended solely for measurement of coating thicknesses. Only accessories approved or recommended by ATORN Service may be con- nected to the gage. Any use beyond this is not the intended use. The risk of damage ensuing there- from is borne solely by the user.

  • Page 6: Safety Of The Electrical Equipment

    ► Operate the gage and accessories only outside of potentially explosive areas! Safety of the electrical equipment Only accessories approved or recommended by ATORN Service may be con- nected to the gage! USB cable Damaged USB cable Kinking or pinching the USB cable can result in a broken wire. Data trans- mission is then no longer possible.

  • Page 7: Description

    2 Description Measurement reading view (example) The gages in the ATORN DFT series NF/FE measure coating thicknesses easily, Batch 01 (IDV) quickly and in a nondestructive man- 49.0 47.3 ner. Gage construction with an inte- grated measuring probe allows sin- gle-hand measurements, preferably 44.5...

  • Page 8: Gage

    4 Keys, On/Off key, for description see page 5 5 Positioning support for reliable placement of the gage on the surface 6 Probe 7 USB port 8 Battery compartment cover Gage dimensions can be found in the data sheet, page 14 ATORN DFT...

  • Page 9: Keys

    • It opens the main menu when is not shown in the bottom line of the display A description of the remaining key symbols can be found starting at page 43 ATORN DFT...

  • Page 10: Menus - Function Overview

    Measurement acquisition Value Resolution Save Measurements Air Reference Calibration assign Batches > New > List of saved batches (After a batch has been selected, it can be opened, copied or deleted.) Calibrations > New > List of saved calibrations ATORN DFT...
  • Page 11 Usage (batch template package setting) Probe Settings > Probe Raw Values Line Frequency Setup Delete All Calibrations About > Information about software version and probe as well as legal informa- tion such as copyright, data protec- tion conditions, enhanced labeling ATORN DFT...

  • Page 12: Gage Concept

    Measurement view, decimal places for the measured reading • Unit of measurement • Save readings (yes/no) A measuring application is defined in the gage by a batch file and a calibration file and their linking to each other. ATORN DFT...

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Technical Data Coating Thickness Measurement on Virtually all Metals Non-destructive measurements Universal applicable coating thickness gage Technical Data Easy and convenient operation Compact and robust case...
  • Page 14 Description The gage models ATORN DFT measure coating thicknesses easily, quickly and non-destruc- tively Gage properties • Ideal for onsite applications (outside and inside) due to the compact size, the light weight and the robust and durable instrument design • Probe integrated in the gage for single-handed operation •...
  • Page 15 Batch Template Packages Templates for Creation Measurement Tasks The packages contain various batch types. That are batch templates with especially designed measurement tasks for specific coating thickness measurement applications. Industrial Template package contains following batch types: • Individual Batch template for free configuration: All metrological standard functions are available and calibration method Zero + 1 Foil is used •...
  • Page 16 Metrological Standard Functions Measurement Tasks Measurement reading storage On/Off switchable Measurement units µm/mm or mils/inches Measurement modes Single reading mode After each placing of the gage probe the measuring reading is displayed and stored automati- cally. Free running mode After placing the gage probe the continuous display of the measured readings appears without automatic storage.
  • Page 17 General Features Data memory The memory content is preserved even when there is no voltage supply; subsequent viewing of the measured single readings and evaluations • Memory capacity of 250,000 measured readings in 2500 batches and up to 100 cali- brations Evaluation Statistics...
  • Page 18 General Features Admissible climatic conditions during Ambient temperature Relative Humidity Altitude of location Pollution Degree operation 0 … +50 °C 5 … 85 %RH, up to 2000 m (+32 … +122 °F) at 25 °C (77 °F), (6561.7 ft (US)) non-condensing (above sea level) Surface temperature...
  • Page 19 The values for measurement range, trueness, repeatability precision and measurement errors The following specifications are valid for mea- are valid for electrically non-conductive coating surements by using the Single reading mea- surement mode materials on steel or iron (NC/FE). The values may differ for measurements on non-ferrous coat- ing materials (NF).
  • Page 20 (505-965)) Order Information Gages Description Order No. ATORN DFT FE Gage type for measurements on ferrous base materials (Fe) only xxxxxxxx Gage type for measurements on both as measurements on ferrous (FE) as well as on non-ferrous xxxxxxxx ATORN DFT FE+NF...

  • Page 21: Setup

    NiMH rechargeables, 1.2 V, AA - HR6 Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the gage Individual rechargeable batteries in the gage cannot be charged via the USB port. ► Use a commercially available charger to charge individual rechargeable batteries. ATORN DFT...

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    25. on, the main menu appears (example: Batch 01 is open) 1. In this manual, both a coated part of any shape and size and a surface containing multiple measurement locations are re- ferred to as the sample. ATORN DFT...

  • Page 23: Settings For Measurement

    Opening a batch ........21 Assigning a different calibration to the opened batch....22 ATORN DFT...

  • Page 24: Creating A New Batch

    (e.g. setting of limits, block size). Confirm each setting with OK. After the setup routine has been completed, the gage switches automatically to the measurement view for the newly created batch. ATORN DFT...

  • Page 25: Opening A Batch

    4. MEASURE > OK The measurement view for the selected batch opens What you can do next • Measure, see Page 23 • Repeat calibration, recalibration, see page 28 • Assign a different calibration to the batch, see page 22 ATORN DFT...

  • Page 26: Assigning A Different Calibration To The Opened Batch

    , switches to the measurement view for the opened batch You have now assigned a different calibration to the opened batch. What you can do next • Measure, see Page 23 • Repeat calibration, recalibration, see page 29 ATORN DFT...

  • Page 27: Measurement

    The gage vibrates during measurement acquisition if this is activated in the gage settings. Before you start • The gage is switched on ( key) • The desired batch is opened ( key in the main menu, see also page 21) ATORN DFT...

  • Page 28: Measuring - Procedure

    NF/FE NF/FE Batch 03 (IDV) Batch 03 (IDV) µm µm NF/FE Batch 03 (IDV) 121.5 BLOCK BLOCK µm 121.5 BLOCK  25 mm Coated sample max. 60 °C The display screens are to be understood only as examples ATORN DFT...

  • Page 29: Calibration

    (FE and NF)! Perform the calibration carefully! This is the measure for the accuracy to which the following measurements can be performed. - Measurements can never be more accurate than the calibration! ATORN DFT...

  • Page 30: Calibration - When Necessary

    • Zero + 1 Foil (calibration steps Zero and one time Foil) A calibration with a calibration foil yields the best measurement accuracy in a narrow coating thickness range around the stated film thickness. The ATORN DFT...
  • Page 31 Useful for calibrations on rough surfaces, e.g. in the corrosion protection region. 1. Fe = FE = Ferromagnetic material, e.g.: iron, steel alloys 2. NF = Nonferrous, electrically conducting material, e.g.: Al, Cu, Ms, … ATORN DFT...

  • Page 32: Performing A Calibration

    If necessary, close the prompt window that appears by pressing OK. 3. Follow the routine and perform the calibration steps displayed (Zero, Foil 1/2). In this regard, refer to the descriptions in the sections "Calibration step Zero", page 30 and "Calibration step Foil", page 32. ATORN DFT...
  • Page 33 If the Quick function is enabled, the calibration routine switches au- tomatically to the next calibration step after every 3 measurements. Switching to the next step is announced by a long signal tone. A correction/change for the calibration foil used is not possible when this function is enabled. ATORN DFT...
  • Page 34 Base material NF: Non-magnetizable, electrically conducting material = NF = Non-magnetic, electrically conducting reference part without the coating to be measured from customer's own production. Gage type FE + NF, use of the amplitude-sensitive eddy current test method., NC/NF display screen ATORN DFT...
  • Page 35 Zero Zero -0.01 -0.05 -0.05 Zero -0.01 -0.05  25 mm Uncoated reference part Repeat steps A to C for the next measurement on the uncoated reference part The display screens are to be understood only as examples ATORN DFT...
  • Page 36 Required material • Calibration foils with the desired thicknesses or from the scope of supply. The circle on the foil marks the specified measurement area. • Reference part from customers own production, without the coating to be measured ATORN DFT...
  • Page 37 99.0 99.5 Foil 1 97.9 Foil 99.5 Calibration foil  25 mm Uncoated reference part Repeat steps A to C for the next measurement on the calibration foil The display screens are to be understood only as examples ATORN DFT...
  • Page 38 8 Delete last measured reading 9 Open window to enter the nominal value of the foil 10 Battery indicator 11 Nominal value of the foil entered under SET (example) 12 Quantity of measurements (example) 13 To next calibration step/exit calibration ATORN DFT...

  • Page 39: Calibration- Assigning/Changing Names

    Measurements in the zero calibration step are retained. Procedure 1. Open the Reset function: Main Menu () > Calibrations > Name of cali- bration > Reset > OK 2. Prompt asking whether you really wish to perform reset, confirm with YES. ATORN DFT...

  • Page 40: Data Transfer

    The WiFi interface of the gage is now activated. shows the acti- vated WiFi connection (WLAN connection) in the header line. b Smartphone: • Activate the WLAN/WiFi connection • Select the gage ID: MMsc_..• Enter "HelmutFischer" to get access ATORN DFT...
  • Page 41 Menu overview ( ) > Settings > Export. • Make further measurements with the gage, see page 23 • Delete readings of the open batch in the gage: Main menu (v) > > > All Readings > OK ATORN DFT...

  • Page 42: Transfer Single Readings Online To An Excel File Via Pc-Datex

    6. PC: Tap on button Online in the PC-Datex Add-In to start the online data transfer 7. Gage: Measure, capture the measured values on the surface While measurement the single readings are transferred to the open Excel table sheet, one column per block. ATORN DFT...
  • Page 43 What can you do next • Open another batch, see page 21 • Make further measurements with the gage, see page 23 • Delete readings of the open batch in the gage: Main menu (v) > > > All Readings > OK ATORN DFT...

  • Page 44: Glossary

    Sample are recorded and saved in a calibration file, separate from the Batch. In order to measure, it is absolutely essential that a calibration has been assigned to a batch. Calibration foil see under Calibration standards ATORN DFT...
  • Page 45 Coefficient of variation V [%] Percent variation of a series of measurements, i. e. standard deviation in terms of the mean value. V [%] is a characteristic process constant. A sudden change in V [%] indi- cates a change in process conditions. ATORN DFT...
  • Page 46 Batch with appropriate Calibration. Reference part see under Calibration standards Sample • Coated part/surface having any shape and size the coating thickness of which needs to be measured. • Large surface with several measurement locations Zero see under Calibration standards ATORN DFT...

  • Page 47: Glossary - Display Symbols

    Moves the cursor (keypad function) • Moves the selection marking • Increases/decreases the numerical value displayed On/off switch, parameter is active On/off switch, parameter is not active Selector switch, option is selected Selector switch, option is not selected ATORN DFT...

  • Page 48: Glossary - Display Texts

    Skips the next step in the routine (keypad function) SKIP 9.2.2 Display texts - Evaluation / Statistics Area number ArNo Nominal value entered for the calibration foil Foil Maximal Dry Film Thickness = maximum coating thickness MDFT Nominal Dry Film Thickness = nominal coating thickness NDFT ATORN DFT...
  • Page 49 Individual measurement Block mean value of a measurement block with n individual measure- ments Area mean value of n spot values (spots) in an area Population mean of n block mean values Population mean of n area mean values ATORN DFT...
  • Page 50 Batch type (PA2): corresponds to the selected restriction level • Batch type (IMO): 0.9 x NDFT Upper specification limit: >Value • Batch type (ISO): Maximum admissible coating thickness entered • Batch type (PA2): Calculated upper specification limit corresponding to the selected restriction level ATORN DFT...

  • Page 51: About

    Main menu (V) > Gage Settings > OK > About > OK What can you do next • Switch to measurement view : 2 x > • Perform further gage settings: 1 x • Return to main menu: 2 x ATORN DFT...

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