Table Of Contents - Proceq PM8500 User Manual

Content
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Scope of this document ........................................................................................................6
1.2 Product versions ...................................................................................................................7
1.3 Product applications .............................................................................................................7
2 Scope of Delivery .......................................................................................................... 8
3 Measurement Principle ................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Measuring Principle ..............................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Corrosion and Half Cell Potential ....................................................................................9
3.1.2 Typical Potential Range ............................................................................................... 10
3.1.3 Factors affecting the potential measurement .............................................................. 10
3.1.4 Application limits of the potential measurement technique .......................................... 12
4 PM8500 Operation ....................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Preliminary Operations ...................................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Prepare the electrode(s) .............................................................................................. 13
4.1.2 Selecting the correct grid and marking the surface ..................................................... 13
4.1.3 Choosing the appropriate electrode ............................................................................. 14
4.1.4 Connect to the reinforcement ...................................................................................... 14
4.1.5 Sensor Unit overview ................................................................................................... 15
4.1.6 Connecting the electrode cables with the sensor unit ................................................. 16
4.1.7 How to mount the sensor on the harness .................................................................... 18
4.1.8 How to mount the telescopic rod on the one wheel and four-wheel electrode ............ 19
4.1.9 How to replace the foam of the rod electrode .............................................................. 19
4.1.10 How to change the distance between the wheels ....................................................... 20
4.1.11 Coated surfaces ........................................................................................................... 21
4.1.12 Pre-moistening ............................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Starting a measurement .................................................................................................... 22
4.2.1 Download the Profometer App and Create Eagle Account ......................................... 22
4.2.2 Turning on and off the device ...................................................................................... 24
4.2.3 Connect the sensor unit to the Profometer App .......................................................... 25
4.2.4 Create a new file and start your first measurement ..................................................... 25
4.3 Profometer App Overview ................................................................................................. 26
4.3.1 Quick overview ............................................................................................................. 26
4.3.2 Tutorial videos .............................................................................................................. 30
4.3.3 Corrosion Display Views .............................................................................................. 30
5 Operation and handling .............................................................................................. 34
5.1 Performing a Calibration .................................................................................................... 34
5.2 Measurement files visualization & storage ........................................................................ 36
5.2.1 Data storage, reading, sharing & reporting .................................................................. 36
6 Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................... 37
6.1 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 37
6.2 Support Concept ................................................................................................................ 37
6.3 Standard Warranty and Extended Warranty ..................................................................... 37
6.4 Disposal ............................................................................................................................. 38
7 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 39
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