Taking A Measurement - Elcometer Elcomotor 312 Operating Instructions Manual

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3 TAKING A MEASUREMENT

Before starting to take measurements it is good practice to check the performance of the gauge using the
calibration adjustment procedure - see "Calibration adjustment" on page 7.
1. Hold the gauge with the probe pressed
a
firmly against
measuring.
2. Read the coating thickness shown on the
display.
The screen displays:
• the coating thickness
• the measurement units (µm or mils)
• on FNF gauges only, the substrate type -
F (ferrous) or NF (non ferrous)
a. The reading may be inaccurate if the probe is not held flat against the surface.
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the surface you are
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