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GalvanoTest 3000
Technical Reference and Operating Manual
ElektroPhysik
Advancing with Technology
Distributed by: ABQ Industrial LP USA
Tel: +1 (281) 516-9292 / (888) 275-5772 eFax: +1 (866) 234-0451
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  • Page 1 Distributed by: ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel: +1 (281) 516-9292 / (888) 275-5772 eFax: +1 (866) 234-0451 Web: https://www.abqindustrial.net E-mail: info@abqindustrial.net GalvanoTest 3000 Technical Reference and Operating Manual ElektroPhysik Advancing with Technology Distributed by: ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel: +1 (281) 516-9292 / (888) 275-5772 eFax: +1 (866) 234-0451...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Taking readings ........E-17 3. Supply schedule ....... E-10 4.4 After measurement ......... E-18 3.1 Standard supply ........E-10 4.4.1 Electrolyte saturation ..... E-19 4.4.2 Y-T writer output ......E-19 3.2 Recommended accessories ....E-11 ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest 3000 12/2003...
  • Page 3 8. Special applications ......E-29 9.3 Range of calibration factor ....E-35 8.1 Convex surfaces ........E-29 9.4 Reset to standard calibration (1.000) ..E-35 8.2 Concave surfaces ........E-30 8.3 Gold coatings (Au) ........E-30 12/2003 ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest 3000...
  • Page 4 12.4 Deleting a previous reading....E-38 12.5 Deleting a measuring series incl. statistics 22. Technical specfications....E-44 12.6 Exceeding storage capacity ....E-39 22.1 Measuring uncertainty ......E-45 13. Date and Time........E-39 Index ............E-46 14. Language selection ....... E-40 ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest 3000 12/2003...

  • Page 5: Description

    1. Description 1.1 Data processing unit (Front view) 5 6 7 GalvanoTest 3000 START THICKN 4,000 STOP VOLTAGE SET PRINT Ni B 5,4 mm² STATSCLEAR Physik 13 12 11 Fig. 1 ElektroPhysik...

  • Page 6: Data Processing Unit (Back View

    1.2 Data Processing Unit (Back view) GalvanoTest Typ Version 1.00 Geräte N. G-Test 2000 3020001 G-Test 3000 3040001 ElektroPhysik Köln Made in Germany Sicherungs- halter Fig. 2 ElektroPhysik...
  • Page 7 analog meter for monitoring test voltage at SET-key: measuring cell for setting parameters selected by ARROW-keys 4-digit floating point display for showing readings START/STOP-key: 16-digit alphanumerical display for manual launching and stopping measuring STATS-key for activating statistics process ARROW-keys for setting THICKNESS/VOLTAGE-key for - substrate material - switching display to cell voltage view during the...
  • Page 8 CLEAR-key for cable socket: - deleting the last reading to connect gauge to measuring stand - setting default de-plating speed, default pump-keys: sensitivity and default calibration for filling or emptying the inner measuring cell - interrupting printing process mains switch - for error reset nameplate socket for Y-Twriter...

  • Page 9: Measuring Stand With Integrated Circulation Pump

    pressure device: to ensure constant contact 1.3 Measuring stand with integrated pressure on the measuring cell circulation pump measuring cell holder recess: to ensure a fixed position of the electrolyte bottles when filling the inner measuring cell circulation pump: to ensure a steady circulation of the electrolyte solution during measurement adjusting screw: to adjust circulation (Important note: Please do not change factory setting!)
  • Page 10 Suction hose: to be connected to the circulation pump (32) Suction pipe Fig. 3a ElektroPhysik...

  • Page 11: Measuring Cell 3000 And Fasteners

    clamping fork: for sealing the inner measuring cell 1.4 Measuring cell 3000 and fasteners outer measuring cell: holds the inner measuring cell bore hole: current supply point nut for clamping fork rubber gasket holder: may be replaced by the wire holder (46) inner measuring cell, type I: to be filled with the electrolyte solution (vertical drain of solution)

  • Page 12: Introduction

    When switched on, a constant current flows through the 2. Introduction electrolyte to remove the metallic coating electro- chemically. 2.1 General Usage and measuring principle Throughout the entire de-plating process, a defined The coulometric or electrochemical de-plating technique voltage can be observed between measuring cell and according to DIN 50955 / ISO 2177 is suitable for the object to be measured.

  • Page 13: Description

    2.2 Description Typical voltage curve GalvanoTest 3000 includes 10 different metal selections which are preset: chrome, nickel, Copper, brass, zinc, Switch-off point silver, tin, lead, cadmium and gold. Zinn, Blei, Kadmium und Gold. In addition, 8 user-definable metal memories (M1..M8) are available.The instrument can be used with three...

  • Page 14: Supply Schedule

    5 x100 ml electrolyte solution, asorted to customer 3. Supply schedule requirements 3.1 Standard supply 1 bottle for used electrolyte solution, 100 ml GalvanoTest 3000 processing unit 1 washing bottle, 100 ml interface for MiniPrint 4100 data printer or PC 1 package absorbant paper socket for Y-T-writer...

  • Page 15: Recommended Accessories

    3.2 Recommended accessories inner measuring cell type I or II, for working with spare pipette a second electrolyte solution spare rubber gaskets B (4,00 mm²) sealing device masks C (1,00 mm²) positioning arm masks D (0,25 mm²) spare pump tube modified rubber gasket D/Au (0,25 mm²) electrolyte cup incl.

  • Page 16: Taking Readings

    4.1.1 Metal coating material (METAL) Taking Readings Position the cursor to METAL (16) by pressing SET-key. 4.1 Adjusting the instrument Use the ARROW-keys for setting your metal selection. The options are shown in the following order: Before starting operation select supply voltage with the Cr, Ni, Cu, Ms (brass), Zn, Ag, Sn, Pb, Cd, Au.

  • Page 17: Deplating Speed Control (Speed

    Note: 4.1.3 Deplating speed control (SPEED) The de-plating speed also depends on the range of Position the cursor to SPEED (14) by pressing SET-key source of electricity powering the instruments. and use ARROW-keys for your de-plating speed selection. The de-plating speed is indicated in steps of For special applications the de-plating speed is limited.

  • Page 18: Calibration (Cal

    1,000, an asterix (*) appears on the alphanumeric display. For more information on calibration please refer to section 9 „Calibration“. µm METAL AREA SENS UNIT SPEED GalvanoTest 3000 START THICKN For more information on sensitivity setting please refer 1,000 STOP VOLTAGE to section 10 „Sensitivity“. SET PRINT Ni B 5,4 mm²...

  • Page 19: Preparing Measurement

    Note: 4.2 Preparing measurement ∅ To prevent erratic readings, the rubber gasket 1,5 mm 4.2.1 Cleaning the sample should never be used without mask. The rubber gasket has an area of 1,8 mm². The surface of the sample should be free of grease, Release the stopper (34) at the measuring stand and lacquer, oxide or passivation films.

  • Page 20: Elektrolyt Selection Table

    4.2.3 Elektrolyt selection table C urre nt- C o a ting S ilve r G o ld C a d m i um C hro m e C o p p e r B ra s s N i c k e l L e a d L e a d / Ti n...

  • Page 21: Choosing Electrolyte And Measuring Cell

    The reading display (2) continuously shows the coating 4.2.4 Choosing electrolyte and measuring cell thickness being removed. Choose an appropriate electrolyte solution and During measuring, it can be switched from thickness to measuring cell according to the selection table. For cell voltage by pressing THICKNESS/VOLTAGE-key (8) standard applications, the measuring cell type I should with the corresponding unit (microns/mils or Volts, re-...

  • Page 22: After Measurement

    After completion of measurement, press THICKNESS/ Note: VOLTAGE-key (8) for recalling the last voltage setting Do not mix up used solutions with fresh ones! Before at the measuring cell. you continue to work with another solution, please Measurement can be interrupted manually by pressing carefully rinse the outer and inner measuring cells with the STOP-key (7).

  • Page 23: Electrolyte Saturation

    Example: 4.4.1 Electrolyte saturation For chrome, the electrolyte saturation point is reached The measuring cell is designed to carry out several as soon as a volume of 300 µm/mm² chrome has been measurements subsequently without the need to change de-plated. the electrolyte solution.

  • Page 24: Printing Out Readings

    1/16 of the measuring time, ensuring that the voltage curve can be monitored also after com- pletion of the de-plating process. interface for connecting printer to GalvanoTest 3000 bush for charging unit paper FEED ON/OFF-key...

  • Page 25: Readings And Statistics

    4.5.2 Readings and statistics If you switch on the printer after completion of a measuring series, you can actuate the complete print- If the MiniPrint 4100 data printer is connected during out by pressing PRINT-key (9). measurement the readings are printed out after each measurement.

  • Page 26: Measuring Stand And Accessories

    5. Measuring stand and accessories The measuring stand is included in the standard delivery schedule of GalvanoTest 3000. The numbered parts are available as optional accessories. trolyt E4 centering device for pin-point positioning of the measuring cell when using the C mask (1,00 mm²) or D mask (0,25mm²)

  • Page 27: Centering Device

    5.1 Centering device The centering device is powerd by a 6Volts battery, type 4LR44. To replace the battery, please loosen the two The centering tool (55) is used when, because of the hexagon sockets on the top of the centering device. shape of the sample, a C mask (1mm²) or D (0,25 mm Remove the lid, change battery, close lid and fix the ∅...

  • Page 28: Small Parts Holder

    7. Electrolyte cup 6. Small parts holder The electrolyte cup is suitable for measurement of wires For measurig small and irregularly shaped samples.The and small parts. This method is also a time/voltage meas- small parts holder is available as an option. urement.

  • Page 29: Variable Measuring Area

    Fit the cathode plug into the socket on the cup area. GalvanoTest 3000 allows de-plating areas to be and fix the sample clamp to the sample. The adjusted from 0,25...16 mm contact point must be clean so that a good electrical contact is made.
  • Page 30 Press START/STOP-key or SET-key for starting START measurement. At the end of the measuring procedure, the alphanumerical display shows again „Measuring area?“. 16 mm² 4,00 8 mm² Use the ARROW-keys for setting the precise de- 4 mm² 2 mm² plating area (which has been calculated 1 mm²...
  • Page 31 After this, use a caliper to measure diameter and Use ARROW-keys for setting the actual length of the de-pated wire area. measuring area, e.g. 5,36 mm Press SET-key to show the reading as calculated by means of the actual measuring area, e.g. : 7,4 Insulating tape Measure dia.

  • Page 32: C" Mask

    “C” Mask (“D” Mask) The C mask is suitable for measuring wires of ∅ ≥ 2 mm and should be used in combination with the red/black connecting cable. For extremely small parts also the D mask can be used. Stick the mask onto the wire ensuring to insulate the end of wire completely.

  • Page 33: Special Applications

    ∅ ≤ 0,3mm: Wires 8. Special applications depending on the type and thickness of coating measureable 8.1 Convex surfaces in the electrolyte cup For convex surfaces plesae use the following items: Adapting the rubber gasket to the shape of sample: Samples ∅...

  • Page 34: Concave Surfaces

    For larger measuring areas, you can use the rubber gasket B. 8.4 Multi-layer coatings The GalvanoTest 3000 is suitable for measuring subsequently the individual coatings of multi-layer systems (such as chrome, nickel, copper on steel) at one measuring point. There is no need to lift the Note: measuring cell between the individual measurements.

  • Page 35: Chromed Zinc Coatings

    After measurement switches off, cautiously order to remove such deposits. Then use the next smaller remove the inner measuring cell making sure not measuring area for the next measurement. to change the positon of the outer measuring cell on the sample. Pump the used electrolyte solution into a separa- Measuring area B (4mm²)

  • Page 36: Diffusion Layers

    of the diffusion layer. Please refer also to section 10 8.6 Diffusion layers “Sensitivity”. Some metals tend to penetrate into the surface of the 8.7 Currentless nickel next layer. For that reason, the instrument may switch- off after de-plating the pure metal layer e.g. Sn. When measuring currentless nickel (chemical nickel), If you examine the measuring area, you cannot see the the phosphor content will cause a slowing down of the...

  • Page 37: Nickel On Copper On Steel

    De-plating speed: 3...4 µm/min. vidual gauges. For that reason, calibration must be car- Sensitivity: ried out for each GalvanoTest 3000 gauge individually. Calibration factor: 2-2,1 8.11 Thick coatings Solution: When measuring thick coatings, the instrument may switch of prematurely i.e.

  • Page 38: Calibrating By Means Of A Coating Thickness Standards

    Example: 9.1 Calibrating by means of a coating thickness standards If you want to measure Cu 50µm at a de-plating speed of 3,14µm/min, the instrument switches off after remov- Take measurement on the coating thickness ing a coating thickness of 31,4µm as maximum de-plat- standard.

  • Page 39: Calibrating By Means Of A Factor

    Note: 9.2 Calibrating by means of a factor If you press CLEAR-key during setting (steps 1 and 2), If coating thickness standards are not available, the factor is reset to Default calibration „1.000“. calibration can also be performed by means of a calibration factor, providing instrument settings are 9.3 Range of calibration factor known.

  • Page 40: Sensitivity (Sens

    Use SET-key to position the cursor to SENS. If after switch-off the coating has not been completely Press CLEAR-key. The sensitivity value U resets removed, GalvanoTest 3000 has switched off to factory setting (default value). The asterisk (*) prematurely and certain spots can be observed on the above the cursor disappears.

  • Page 41: Measuring Uncertainty

    carry out comparison measurements according 11. Measuring uncertainty to the cross-cut method. Careful calibration ensures precise measurement within The efficiency of the solution may decrease. It the range of the guaranteed measuring uncertainties is recommended to use fresh electrolyte solution. (please refer to the technical data).

  • Page 42: Recording A Measuring Series And Statistics Calculation

    12.1 Recording a measuring series and 12.3 Print-out of readings and statistics statistics calculation Press GalvanoTest PRINT-key. If the printer is connected, the following values will be printed out: On switch-on, the instrument is ready for operation. All - date and time readings will be stored automatically.

  • Page 43: Deleting A Measuring Series Incl. Statistics

    12.5 Deleting a measuring series incl. 13. Date and Time statistics GalvanoTest is equipped with a crystal-controlled time clock which includes an integrated leap year control up Make your metal selection - e.g. Ni for nickel to the year 2100. The data printer MiniPrint 4100 pro- vides print-outs including current date and time.

  • Page 44: Language Selection

    14. Language selection 15. Error messages Three operator selectable languages are available: Error messages appear on the alphanumerical display. German Maximum Calibration (CAL), sensitivity (SENS), de-plating speed (SPEED) English or measuring area (AREA) have reached maximum value French No cell No measuring cell connected No test current No current flow in the solution.

  • Page 45: Further Sources Of Error

    16. Further sources of error Time exceeded If measurement exceeds 10x the selected de-plating speed, the Apart from the error sources as described under section measuring process will be interrupted 15 which can be identified by their error message, the automatically and the reading display following errors may occur: will show „0,0„.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Instrument does not switch off, no analogue meter 17. Maintenance deflection: unsuitable solution Please keep the instrument clean. Avoid spilling solution on the instrument or on the accessories. Coating has been removed within the first three seconds, i.e. de-plating speed is too high. The inner and outer measuring cells and power leads Instrument does not switchoff, but clear meter must be kept clean to ensure error free operation.

  • Page 47: Data Printer Miniprint 4100

    19. RS 232 C Interface 21. Hints for using electrolyte solutions GalvanoTest 3000 is equipped with an RS 232 C interface. By means of an appropriate cable, a Perso- It is recommended to use solely original nal Computer, the data pritner MiniPrint 4100 or a printer ElektroPhysik solutions.

  • Page 48: Technical Specfications

    22. Technical specfications Measuring principle coulometric de-plating method, DIN 50955 / ISO 2177 Measurable coating/base more than 70, please refer to the electrolyte selection table combinations Measuring range 0.05 to approx. 75 mircrons De-plating speed 0.3...40 microns / min (adjustable) Measuring unit µm (microns) / inches (operator adjustable) Display of readings...

  • Page 49: Measuring Uncertainty

    Rubber gasket B 2,26 mm 4 mm Mask C 1,13 mm 1 mm Mask D 0,56 mm 0,25 mm The specifications are based on calibration of GalvanoTest 3000 using ElektroPhysik coating thickness standards. ElektroPhysik E-45...

  • Page 50: Index

    Index D mask..E-22, E-29 data printer..E-3, E-4, E-9, E-10, E-11, E-20, E- 21, E-39 date and time..E-3, E-9, E-38, E-39, E-42 de-plating speed..E-3, E-4, E-9, E-12, E-13, E- alphanumerical display..E-3 32, E-34, E-37, E-40, E-41, E-42 analog meter..E-3 application..E-37, E-38 AREA..E-4, E-12, E-40 electrolyte cup..E-7, E-9, E-11, E-12, E-23, E- ARROW-key..E-12, E-34...
  • Page 51 Measuring area..E-12, E-25, E-26 measuring area..E-3, E-4, E-7, E-12, E-13, E- reading display..E-12, E-13, E-14, E-17, E-35, E- 15, E-18, E-25, E-26, E-27, E-28, E-29, E- 36, E-41 30, E-31, E-32, E-40, E-41 rubber gasket..E-7, E-8, E-9, E-11, E-15, E- measuring stand..E-4, E-10, E-15, E-22, E- 23, E-25, E-29, E-30, E-42 23, E-30...
  • Page 52 Distributed by: ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel: +1 (281) 516-9292 / (888) 275-5772 eFax: +1 (866) 234-0451 Web: https://www.abqindustrial.net E-mail: info@abqindustrial.net Tin..E-16, E-33 tin..E-8, E-9 Variation coefficient..E-37 voltage curve..E-3, E-9, E-19, E-20, E-32 Y-T writer..E-4 Zinc..E-16 zinc..E-8, E-9, E-15, E-31, E-33...

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