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  • Page 2 ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 - 2 -...
  • Page 3 ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 - 3 -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 Content General ..........................6 Storage and Transportation ..................... 6 Changing the Probes ......................6 Power Supply and Changing the Batteries ..............6 Operating the Gauge ......................7 Stationary Application ......................7 Setting the Zero Reference ....................7 Measuring Mode ........................
  • Page 5 Updating the Software in the Gauge and Probe ............18 Display Symbols ......................18 Scope of Delivery ......................19 Technical Data ......................... 20 Notice: This instruction manual describes features and handling of firmware version 1.6c of the QNix 8500. Other versions may differ. - 5 -...

  • Page 6: General

    Use the wireless interface to transmit data between your gauge and your PC. Storage and Transportation The QNix 8500 gauge is an electronic precision device. To enjoy its use for a long time we suggest observing the following guidelines: ...

  • Page 7: Operating The Gauge

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 ATTENTION: Empty batteries must be disposed of at the appropriate collection points pro- vided by the public waste authorities. Operating the Gauge To turn on the gauge, simply place the probe on the surface you wish to test; or turn on the gauge manually by pressing one of the four buttons on the device.

  • Page 8: Measuring Mode

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 Measuring Mode The gauge offers different methods for selecting a measuring mode. Set the measuring method either by following the standard menu sequence as described in § 8.2.1 or by using the ◄ button for direct access while the gauge is in standard display mode.

  • Page 9: Custom-Designed Calibrations

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 8.1.1 Custom-Designed Calibrations 8.1.1.1 Delete all Selecting this menu item will delete all custom-designed calibrations after a confirmation dia- log. Further measurements are taken using the factory calibration. 8.1.1.2 Factory Calibration Activating this function by pressing the ►button selects the factory calibration and the gauge returns to the standard measuring mode.

  • Page 10: Average Zero Reference On Rough Surface

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 To perform a two-point calibration spread a calibration foil with a thickness close to the lower limit of the expected coating thickness range on the uncoated substrate and then place the probe on that film. Adjust the reading using the ▲ and ▼ buttons until it matches the films thickness.

  • Page 11: Measuring Mode

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 A combined measurement can be useful when working on a ferromagnetic substrate that has been coated in a metallic but non-ferromagnetic coating (i.e. zinc, chrome, etc.) and addi- tionally in a synthetic coat of lacquer. IMPORTANT: The metallic non-ferromagnetic coating must have minimum thickness of 50 µm (2mils).

  • Page 12: Delete All

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 8.3.2 Delete values With this menu item, you can delete all recorded values after a confirmation dialog. The structure of created batches (names, limits) is kept. That way you can create batch structures within the memory for repeated measuring tasks and keep them over repeated measuring cycles.

  • Page 13: Statistics

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 8.3.5.3 Batch Information The menu item "Info" displays date and time of the batches creation as well as the number of readings in the batch. 8.3.5.4 Limits Selecting “Upper Limit” or “Lower Limit” will display all the limits for this batch. If no batch lim- its have been set, the last reading will be displayed.

  • Page 14: Displaying A Summary Of Statistical Data

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 8.4.2 Displaying a summary of statistical data If you select a block that is not active, a summary of statistical data will be displayed immedi- ately. If you select the active block, choose „Show Values” from the submenu to display the summary.

  • Page 15: System Information

    Radio Controlled Probe Since firmware version 16, the QNix 8500 supports the radio controlled probe. Connecting the probe with the gauge couples the two devices. At the same time, the current charge sta- tus of the probes rechargeable battery is displayed among the probe information.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 of the display, the wireless symbol is indicated together with a small “P” for probe. You can take measurements with the radio controlled probe the same way you do with the usual probes. Each reading that is correctly transmitted to the gauge is indicated with a short flash- ing of the blue probe light.

  • Page 17: My Gauge Does Not Provide All The Described Features

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 first 4 digits indicate the software version without the decimal dot (so “014c” means “1.4c”), and the last 3 digits show the hardware revision of the gauge, also without the decimal dot. 10.4 I cannot activate the menu Use the ▼...

  • Page 18: Updating The Software In The Gauge And Probe

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 Display Symbols  measurements on iron- and steel surfaces (-substrates)  measurements on non-iron metallic surfaces  Error operating error  Infi readings outside measuring range, wrong type of surface  readings exceeding upper limit ...

  • Page 19: Scope Of Delivery

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 Scope of Delivery  Gauge with optional measuring probe  2 batteries AA 1.5V (alkaline)  Instruction manual  Test certificate for optional probe  Belt pouch with clip  Plastic case for transportation and storage Optional Accessories ...

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    ® Instruction Manual QNix 8500 Technical Data Fe probe Measurements on iron and steel surfaces NFe probe Measurements on non-magnetic metallic surfaces (substrates), such as aluminium, zinc, copper, brass, certain kind of high-grade steel Measuring range Refer to special specification Resolution 0.1 µm 0 to 99.9 µm...
  • Page 21  Change all empty batteries in a device at the same time with new ones of the same type. Subject to change without notice 01/12 Automation Dr. Nix GmbH & Co. KG Robert-Perthel-Str. 2 50739 Köln Germany +49. 221. 9174550 +49.

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