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DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Reference

Coating thickness gage
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  • Page 2 For an overview of the use and operation of your instrument, refer to its included Instruction Manual or download a digital PDF at www.defelsko.com/manuals. Update your gage to ensure your PosiTector includes these latest help references.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Memory ........................View ........................Off .......................... On .......................... Clear ........................Statistics ........................Statistics ........................ Clear ........................HiLo Alarm ......................Calibration Settings ...................... 1pt Adjustment ...................... Zero ........................N 1pt Adjustment ....................Zero Offset ......................F Zero ........................2pt Adjustment ...................... Cal Lock .........................
  • Page 4 Power Off ........................17 Page 2...

  • Page 5: Memory

    Memory The PosiTector 6000 Standard has internal memory storage for recording measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed on-screen or downloaded to a computer. Measurements are date and time-stamped. Store up to 1000 readings (per probe) into a single batch.

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: Zero

    Zero readings taken. N 1pt Adjustment (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.

  • Page 9: Zero Offset

    The Zero Offset value is subtracted from each reading. F Zero (PosiTector 6000 FNDS only) Measure the uncoated steel substrate (if available). If the average of several F readings is not within tolerance of 0, perform an F Zero adjustment.

  • Page 10: Cal Lock

    (-) 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 11 only the thickness of the coating over the non-ferrous plating. Partially magnetic substrates; i.e. clear-coat on gold over nickel-plated brass: In N-Lock mode, the gage ignores any magnetism in the substrate and uses the eddy current method to accurately measure the coating thickness. CAUTION: With N Lock engaged it is possible to obtain a reading when measuring non-conductive coatings on steel (ferrous).

  • Page 12: Setup

    Setup Set configuration options for the Gage. Set Clock All measurements are date and time stamped (24 hour format) when stored into memory. It is therefore important to keep both the date and time current using this menu option. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll, and the (-) and (+) buttons to adjust value.

  • Page 13: Units

    USB Keyboard & Stream = OFF Display = None N Lock = OFF Perform a more thorough Hard Reset by powering down the Gage, waiting several seconds, then simultaneously holding both the center navigation and (+) buttons until the Reset symbol appears. This returns the instrument to a known, out-of-the-box condition.

  • Page 14: Touch

    Touch Allows the touch screen functionality to be disabled. All gage functions can also be controlled using the navigation buttons. Backlight Selects display brightness (Sun, Normal or Night). If Auto Dim is enabled (default), the display dim slightly after a period of no activity to conserve battery life. Press the Down button to brighten the display.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Connect

    Connect Configure communication and connection options for the Gage. Connect the Gage to a PC/Mac using the supplied USB-C cable. View and print readings and graphs with universal web browsers/file explorers or using PosiSoft Desktop. NOTE: While connected, power is supplied through the included USB-C cable. The batteries are not used and the body will not automatically power down.

  • Page 17: Json Files

    Determines if a software update is available for your Gage. To perform an update the Gage must be connected to an internet connected computer running PosiSoft Desktop. See www.defelsko.com/update WARNING: The Gage will perform a Hard Reset after an update. All stored measurements will be erased from memory.

  • Page 18: Help

    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. Menu Operation To access the Menu, power-up the gage, then press the center navigation button. Either the keypad or touch screen can be used to navigate the menu.
  • Page 19 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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