Coating Thickness Gage
Instruction Manual v. 4.0
Combo: measures on all metals.
The letter "F" (ferrous, e.g. steel)
or "N" (non-ferrous, e.g.
aluminum) is displayed with
each reading depending on the
substrate. Gage automatically
recognizes the substrate.
Ferrous: measures on steel only.
The letter "F" is always displayed.
Operation: Press either button to power-up.
Place flat on surface. Hold steady. When
measurement is obtained, new reading flashes.
Lift gage or leave on the surface for repeated
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0
measurements.
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Menu: Press both
to access the gage menu. Navigate the menu
1
using the
buttons. Press both buttons to
select:
Exit menu and return to main screen
mils
µm
Switch Measurement Units
Zero Calibration Adjustment: Measure the
uncoated part. Zeroing provides the best
coating thickness accuracy.
1 Point Calibration Adjustment: Also
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known as 'Offset' or 'Correction Value.'
Measure a known thickness. Adjust the reading
up
or down
using the gage buttons until
expected thickness is displayed. Press
to accept.
buttons simultaneously
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F
Reset: Restore factory calibration, units,
and screen rotation settings. Handy when
an uncoated part is not available for zeroing.
Indicates that the gage is in factory
calibration
Brightness: Use
screen brightness.
Auto Rotate Lock
Power-down the gage
Average: Select to display a running
X
average of up to 99 readings. The
following icons will be displayed in gage menu:
Delete Last Reading: select to delete the last
X
reading from average. Shortcut: Press
Clear: select to clear running average.
X
Shortcut: Press
X
Off: Turn off Average
Shims: Included plastic shims provide a quick
operational check. Also used for protection on
tacky, rough or hot surfaces.
Battery Indicator: Replace AAA Alkaline
batteries when indicator turns RED.
Range:
0-40 mils
Accuracy: +/- (0.1 mils + 3%) +/- (2µm + 3%)
DeFelsko's sole warranty, remedy and liability
are the express limited warranty, remedy, and
limited liability that are set forth on its website:
www.defelsko.com/terms
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or
buttons to adjust
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0-1000 µm
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