2. System Description ................5 3. Maintenance ..................7 4. Supply of Current ................7 5. Measurement with the SaluTron® D1 ..........7 6. Main Menu ..................8 7. Calibration steps ................10 7. Zeroing of the Gauge ................ 12...
User Manual – SaluTron®D1 1. Introduction The SaluTron® D1 coating thickness gauge is an essential tool for quality protection systems. It is a multifunctional instrument that is handy, robust, and easy to use. The gauge can measure coatings without destroying them and provide immediate results. This manual provides instructions for using the gauge and troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
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User Manual – SaluTron®D1 Probe connector ® SaluTron Probetype Power Supply Control B Fe 21.5µm Measurement x 25.6µm Number of measurements Average value On/Off Button ▲ BACK Button BACK UP Button RIGHT Button ◄ ► LEFT Button MENU MENU Button ENTER Button ▼...
Do not attempt to repair the gauge or the probe by yourself. 4. Supply of Current The SaluTron® D1 coating thickness gauge is powered by two 1.5 Mignon-cells, which are enough for several thousand measurements. The gauge displays a "B" sign when the battery power is low, indicating that it is time to replace the batteries.
6. Main Menu The SaluTron® D1 coating thickness gauge has a menu with several functions that are useful for taking measurements. To access the menu, press the MENU key. Use the DOWN or UP key to move the cursor and choose the desired function.
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User Manual – SaluTron®D1 • Calibration: This function is used to adjust the gauge and the probe to compensate for external influences, such as the geometry of the measured object, small contact fields, big changes in temperature, and external magnetic fields.
User Manual – SaluTron®D1 The structure of SaluTron ® D1-Menu as below: Menu Enter Measuring Average value Enter Back Back Down Mode Down Enter Back Enter Reset Average Value Enter reset? Down Back Back Enter Background Enter Light: On Back...
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User Manual – SaluTron®D1 small contact areas, significant temperature changes, and external magnetic fields may require compensation. In such cases, when connecting a new probe or dealing with these influences, the gauge needs to be adjusted accordingly. Calibration is performed by measuring four different points within the measuring range.
ZERO key is sufficient. 7. Zeroing of the Gauge The SaluTron® D1 coating thickness gauge may need to be zeroed from time to time due to various conditions that can affect measurement results. To zero the gauge, press the ZERO key in measuring mode, place the probe on the zero plate, and wait for the beep.
User Manual – SaluTron®D1 8. Features Technical data iron or steel Base material non-magnetic metals such as aluminium, zinc, copper, brass, (substrate) NFe: some stainless-steel grades non-magnetic coatings such as lacquer, plastics, chromium, copper, zinc, enamel, etc. Layers insulating coatings such as lacquer, enamel, plastics, paper, NFe: glass, rubber, etc., anodized aluminium...
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User Manual – SaluTron®D1 Technical changes reserved. All SaluTron® gauges correspond to national (DIN) and international (ISO, BS, ASTM) norms and possess CE- sign. In the interest of environmental protection, dispose of the device properly. Do not throw it into household waste but take it to a designated collection point for electronic waste or return it to your supplier.
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