General; Storage And Transportation; Changing The Probes; Power Supply And Changing The Batteries - Automation Dr. Nix QNix 8500 Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing this QNix 8500. We wish you a gratifying experience with your new
gauge.
The QNix 8500 is the only coating thickness gauge world wide enabling you to choose be-
tween the use of internal, cable bound and radio controlled probes, offering a flexibility in the
solution of demanding applications unavailable before.
1

General

The gauges and probes of the QNix 8500 product line form a modular system allowing you
to combine the hand-held gauge with the available probes in any way. To do this, either con-
nect the probe directly with the gauge or use an adapter cable. Radio controlled probes can
be used separately within a radius of 20 meters from the gauge. With these possibilities, you
can adjust the use of your gauge to any given application at any time.
Set most of the menu options using either the gauges menu control or the convenient PC-
Software.
Use the wireless interface to transmit data between your gauge and your PC.
2

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:
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Do not store the gauge at temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F). This can lead to
damage of the graphic display.
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Do not expose the gauge to strong magnetic fields.
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Remove the batteries from the gauge and store them separately if the device is not
used for a longer period.
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The gauge is not waterproof. Do not expose it to water.
3

Changing the Probes

Probes or the casings of the adapter cable lock in when inserted into the gauge. To remove
them please press the button on the back of the gauge and pull out the probe or adapter ca-
ble.
After inserting a probe, the display shows the following information: the type of probe, the se-
rial number and the software version number.
Pressing the ▼ button while the gauge is in standard display mode will also show this data.
This is not possible however, while the gauge is in memory mode.
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Power Supply and Changing the Batteries

To power the QNix 8500 use two batteries AA alkaline or two rechargeable batteries AA with
1.2 V each. Please note however, that rechargeable batteries have a significantly lower ca-
pacity.
The battery status is indicated in three stages as shown below:
Stage 1: Change batteries soon. It is possible however to take measurements until
the gauge finally shuts down. The backlight is still active at this stage.
Stage 2: (small symbol) Measurements are still possible. The backlight is now de-
activated.
Stage 3: (large symbol in display centre) Measurements are no longer possible.
While changing the batteries all menu settings and readings are saved.
IMPORTANT: Date and Time settings will be lost if changing the batteries takes more then
about two minutes.
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