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GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL
GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL
crlaurence.com
SEPtEMBER 2020
Glass Thickness Meter and
Low-E Detector with Laminates
Cat. No. GC 3001
c.R. Laurence co., Inc.
2503 E. Vernon Ave., Los Angeles, cA 90058
1.800.421.6144
crlaurence.com

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  • Page 1 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 Glass Thickness Meter and Low-E Detector with Laminates Cat. No. GC 3001 c.R. Laurence co., Inc. • 2503 E. Vernon Ave., Los Angeles, cA 90058 • 1.800.421.6144 • crlaurence.com...
  • Page 2 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 The Glass-Chek PRO enables you to measure glass and air space thickness of single, double and triple pane windows from a single side. The GC3001 allows you to determine the presence, location and type of invisible Low-E coatings.
  • Page 3: Meter Layout

    GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 MeTeR laYoUT Results display: DATA The POWER button is used to: - digital measurement results of the - Turn the power ON (Momentary press) glass, air space, and overall IG thickness - Turn the power Off (Press &...
  • Page 4: Navigating Through The Menu

    GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 MENu OPTIONs (CONT.) WELCOME SCREEN MEASUREMENT REMINDER SCREEN software version # current operating mode After the WELCOME sCREEN, the meter will go to its measurement reminder screen, reminding you to place the GC3001 meter at the bottom center of the window for ALL MEAsuREMENTs, approximately 1 to 2 inches up from the frame/sash!!
  • Page 5: Selecting Unit Of Measure

    GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 gh the MENU. To select an option, press the the ARROW buttons to scroll through the available ER button one time to select that option. You will sELECTING uNIT Of MEAsuRE: he POWER button again to select that option a The GC3001 can display thickness measurements in various units.
  • Page 6: Operating Modes

    and press the POWER button to select it. ted, the measurements will alternate on the screen after a GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL ent Examples” section. measurement results screen will look like according to your crlaurence.com ss the POWER button to exit the example display. SEPtEMBER 2020 controlled two different ways.
  • Page 7: Choose Your Language

    GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 ChOOsE yOuR LANGuAGE In the MENu, select the “LANGuAGE” option. use the ARROW buttons to select LANGuAGE, then press the POWER button. use the ARROW buttons to scroll through the available languages. Press the POWER button when your desired language appears.
  • Page 8: Turning The Meter Off

    GLAss dRILL INsTRuCTION MANuAL GLAss dRILL INsTRuCTION MANuAL crlaurence.com sEPTEMbER 2020 PROPER OPERATION Of ThE GLAss-ChEk PRO (CONT.) TURNINg ThE METER Off hold the button down for several seconds to turn off the meter. A message will display on the screen notifying you that the meter is about to power down.
  • Page 9 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 APPLICATION ExAMPLEs Application Examples Page 7 Application Examples Page 7 The Glass-Chek PRO offers various display formats. The following illustrations are examples of measurement displays with explanations of the application being tested and how the display format was configured. The Glass-Chek ELITE offers various display formats.
  • Page 10 — Measurement Example Three — Triple Pane IG with Low E on Surface 5 Resulting Measurement Displays: Due to the application and display format, the Low-E Display Format measurement will alternate the following three messages: • Dimensions: Inch GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL •...
  • Page 11 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com sEPTEMbER 2020 APPLICATION ExAMPLEs (CONT.) The next screens will show the make-up of the laminated Low E piece of glass by Itself. The meter has been designed to add the thickness of the LAM I layer to the thickness of the glass that contains NO low-E coating. for the Low E piece of glass, the meter will display the actual thickness of the glass itself.
  • Page 12 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 sEPTEMbER 2020 LOW-E dETECTION CAPAbILITIEs The electronics that detect the presence of the Low-E coatings are impacted by the surroundings of the meter. This has been explained elsewhere in the manual by showing proper hand placement on the meter and positioning of the glass when testing.
  • Page 13 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 LOW-E dETECTION CAPAbILITIEs (CONT.) TRIPLE PANE WINDOWS The GC3001 will specify if the coating is located on surface 1, surface 2, surface 3, or surface 3or4. by moving to the other side of the window, the meter can specify surface 5 and surface 6.
  • Page 14 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 hELPfuL OPERATING TIPs ANd ExPLANATIONs The darker the glass, the longer it will take to complete a measurement If testing dark glass in a window, try to test from the side of the window that contains the clear piece of glass. 3.
  • Page 15 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 Page 13 ExPLANATION Of ERROR MEssAGEs ERROR MESSAgES: ExPLANATIONS: nger to measure. This error indicates a problem with the measurement. be sure you are following the ERROR: 1 CLEAN & PLACE SS (NO LAMI) if you know there is no laminated glass.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 TROubLEshOOTING GuIdE Troubleshooting Guide Page 14 Troubleshooting Guide Page 14 If you are having difficulty obtaining an accurate measurement, please follow these steps: If you are having difficulty obtaining an accurate measurement, please follow these steps: If you are having difficulty obtaining an accurate measurement, please follow these steps: Be sure you are following the guidelines for most accurate results outlined on Page 5 of this Be sure you are following the guidelines for most accurate results outlined on Page 5 of this...
  • Page 17 5) If only a partial reading occurs, move to another location on the glass or take a reading from the other side of the window. 6) Be sure nothing is touching the glass while taking measurements. Placing your hand or any metallic object against the lite of glass you are testing may cause the Glass-Chek ELITE to yield improper Low E results.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    • Laser Wavelength: ......... 650 - 680 nm • Physical Dimensions: ........3.5” x 5.5” x 1.7 inch (89 x 140 x 43mm) • Storage Temperature: ........+14 to 140 degrees F (-10 to +60 degrees Celsius) • Weight: ............0.75 pounds •...
  • Page 19 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 GLAss sTANdARds TAbLE When operating the GC3001 in “sTANdARd” mode, the glass measurements will be rounded to the nearest standard thickness according to the table below: gC3001 Standards - Tolerance Specifications for flat glass based on the American society for Testing and Materials (AsTM) standards glass Tolerance Designation...
  • Page 20 GLASS DRILL InStRuctIon MAnuAL GLASS-cHEK PRo oPERAtInG MAnuAL crlaurence.com SEPtEMBER 2020 GLAss sTANdARds TAbLE (CONT.) fRACTION TAbLE Low-E Coating Table 1/32 Triple Silver Soft Coat 1/16 Guardian ClimaGuard 62/67 3/32 Cardinal LoE - 336 PPG solarban 70xL 5/32 Double Silver Soft Coat 3/16 7/32 Cardinal LoE - 240...

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