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POSITECTOR 6000 Manual

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April 15, 2025

Is there any validation message when the Positector has been zeroed? Or just returning to the main screen shows that validation?

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  • Page 2 Introduction This Reference is a compilation of the On-Gage Help that is available on your PosiTector gage. To view these help items on the gage, enter the gage menu and touch icon or press the button with the desired menu item selected.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Memory ........................Open ........................View ........................Display ........................Prompted Batch ..................... New 90/10 ......................Annotate ........................ Print ........................New Sub-Batch ...................... New PA2 ........................ New Batch ......................Close ........................Delete ........................Delete Template ....................New ISO 19840 ..................... Batch Summary ..................... Statistics ........................
  • Page 4 Flip Lock ........................ Language ....................... Gage Info ....................... Hi Res ........................Duplex Mode ......................Connect ........................Bluetooth ........................ Enabled ......................Stream ......................Pairing ......................Info ........................USB ........................Sync.net Now ....................USB Drive ......................JSON Files ....................HTML Report ..................... Stream ......................

  • Page 5: Memory

    Prompted Batch Create pre-defined batches in PosiSoft Desktop with onscreen text and image prompts for each reading, then upload to PosiTector 6000 gages. Ideal for ensuring a consistent measurement pattern for repetitive jobs or when specific measurement locations are Page 3...

  • Page 6: New 90/10

    Create and store multiple templates for different jobs. See the PosiSoft Desktop help file for full instructions. NOTE: Deleting a Template from the PosiTector does not remove it from PosiSoft Desktop. New 90/10 The PosiTector 6000 PSPC 90/10 mode simplifies the process of determining pass/fail criteria under the IMO directive.

  • Page 7: New Sub-Batch

    Ensure printer is powered ON, paired with the Gage and within range, then select Print. To cancel printing, press and hold the (-) and (+) buttons simultaneously. For information on pairing, see www.defelsko.com/bluetooth New Sub-Batch Creates a new sub-batch within the currently opened batch. Sub-batching allows the user to group related batches so that statistics can be accumulated for them.

  • Page 8: Close

    Delete Template Removes Prompted Batch Template from the PosiTector body. NOTE: Deleting a Template from the PosiTector does not remove it from the PosiSoft Desktop software. New ISO 19840 Helps determines if a protective coating system complies with the ISO 19840 acceptance criteria for measuring coating thickness on rough substrates.

  • Page 9: Statistics

    Statistics Menu option for configuring Statistics and HiLo Alarm modes. Statistics Statistics mode continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while measuring. When selected, the statistics icon and statistical summary will appear on the display. Ignore the last measurement by pressing the (-) button. Press (+) to clear statistics. Clear Clears all on-screen Statistics and HiLo tabulations.

  • Page 10: Calibration Settings

    Calibration Settings Calibration, Verification and Adjustment The PosiTector 6000 non-destructively measures the thickness of coatings on metals. Three steps ensure best accuracy: 1. Calibration: typically performed by the manufacturer. All probes include a Certificate of Calibration. 2. Verification of Accuracy: typically performed by the user on known reference standards such as the included plastic shims or optional coated thickness standards.

  • Page 11: Zero

    Repeatedly measure the known thickness reference. The Gage will wait 2 seconds between readings to allow the user to correctly position the probe on the surface. After the last measurement the Gage will calculate and display the reading which represents the average of all the measurements taken.

  • Page 12: Zero Offset

    (PosiTector 6000 FNDS only) For rough zinc surfaces (i.e. zinc spray metallizing), it may be desirable to adjust the Gage to a known thickness, such as a shim placed over the zinc, rather than adjusting it to zero. This ensures the Gage measures the thickness of paint over the metallizing peaks.

  • Page 13: 2Pt Adjustment

    (-) or (+) buttons are pressed. Zn Zero (PosiTector 6000 FNDS only) Measure the unpainted zinc surface (if available). If the average of several N readings is not within tolerance of 0, perform an Zn Zero adjustment.

  • Page 14: N Lock

    Repeatedly measure the unpainted galvanized part. The Gage will wait two seconds after placing the probe on the surface to allow the user to correctly position the probe. After the last measurement, the Gage will calculate a Zero which represents the average of all the Zn Zero readings taken.

  • Page 15: Setup

    Enables automatic time synchronization with a remote server over WiFi using the NTP (Network Time Protocol). Enter a NTP Server address and TZ (Time Zone) details. The PosiTector uses POSIX format to set the time zone. Eastern Time in the USA is input as the following: EST5EDT4,M3.2.0,M11.1.0...

  • Page 16: Reset

    For FN probe models, the N mode is disabled in Fast Mode. Reset Restores factory settings and returns the Gage to a known condition. The following occurs: All batches, stored measurements, batch names and screen captures are erased. Calibration adjustments and Cal Memory are cleared and returned to the Gage’s factory settings.

  • Page 17: Units

    Allows the touch screen functionality to be disabled. All gage functions can also be controlled using the navigation buttons. Scan By default, the PosiTector 6000 takes approximately 1 reading per second. Scan mode allows the user to take multiple readings in rapid succession (3 readings per second) without lifting the probe.

  • Page 18: Backlight

    Limited # Avg. - continuously measures until user-specified number of readings is reached, then displays the average for the scan. When Memory is on, Scan measurement data is recorded. However, in Statistics and Limited # Avg. Scan modes, only the statistics and/or average is saved, not individual readings.

  • Page 19: Duplex Mode

    Duplex within the Setup Menu. Alternatively, when Memory is OFF, press the Up button to toggle Duplex On/Off. When disabled, the Gage will operate like a conventional combination ferrous/nonferrous instrument (similar to the PosiTector 6000 FNS probe). Ideal for measuring non-magnetic coatings over steel and non-conductive coatings over non-ferrous metal substrates.

  • Page 20: Connect

    Connect Configure communication and connection options for the Gage. Bluetooth Allows readings to be sent to a computer, optional printer or compatible device using Bluetooth wireless technology. Pairing required. See www.defelsko.com/bluetooth Enabled Allows readings to be sent to a computer, optional printer or compatible device using Bluetooth wireless technology.

  • Page 21: Sync.net Now

    PosiSoft.net. USB Drive When USB Drive is enabled, the PosiTector is recognized as a USB mass storage device which provides a simple interface to retrieve stored data in a manner similar to USB flash drives and digital cameras. USB Drive is also required to import stored measurements into PosiSoft Desktop.

  • Page 22: Html Report

    PosiSoft Desktop is required when using USB connections to synchronize measurements with PosiSoft.net. USB Keyboard USB Keyboard mode enables PosiTector Advanced instruments to emulate a USB keyboard when connected to a computer. USB Keyboard mode communicates with your computer by emulating keyboard keystrokes.

  • Page 23: Wifi

    WiFi Allows connection to your local wireless network or mobile hot spot. Ideal for using your network’s internet connection for synchronizing stored measurements with PosiSoft.net. See www.defelsko.com/wifi Setup Options Setup WiFi configuration options for the Gage. AP Channel The access point channel corresponding to a frequency range. (Default Channel: 6) For most users the default channel will not have to be altered.

  • Page 24: Ap Passphrase

    Access Point. The Passphrase will be required for all devices connecting to the PosiTectors Access Point. The PosiTector is now visible to all WiFi enabled devices. Simply connect your devices WiFi to the new PosiTector Access point. All PosiTectors are uniquely identified by their respective gage body serial numbers or user selected Gage Name.

  • Page 25: Enabled

    Securing your Access Point To ensure the PosiTector is only accessible to authorized devices, it is important that you enter a passphrase (password) for the Access Point. The default Passphrase is password. In the Connect > WiFi > Setup menu, select AP Passphrase to modify the default passphrase.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth Smart

    Smart Probes Displays available PosiTector DPM-L and PosiTector CMM-IS Smart Probes within range of the PosiTector gage. Smart Probes must be powered ON to be visible. Shortcut: Check the Shortcut box to add the Smart Probes menu option to the gage’s main menu.

  • Page 27: Enabled

    PosiTector App via auto-pairing Bluetooth Smart (BLE) wireless technology. Sync Batches Select batches to flag them for synchronization to the PosiTector App. Sync Batches is useful when connecting a new device to a gage with pre-existing batches, since only batches created while Bluetooth Smart is enabled are automatically selected.

  • Page 28: Help

    Help When a Menu option is highlighted, the (i) icon indicates on-gage help is available. Press (+) or touch the (i) icon to display the help. Update your gage to ensure that you have the latest on-gage help information. A formatted PDF containing all on-gage help items is available at www.defelsko.com/help.

  • Page 29: Power Off

    Power Off To conserve battery life, the gage will automatically go to sleep after 5 minutes of inactivity and enter Sleep Mode. While in Sleep Mode the gage powers up significantly faster— convenient when moving between parts or locations. The gage will completely power off after 4 hours of inactivity.

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