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A&D AD-3256 Instruction Manual

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Coating Thickness Gauge
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  • Page 1 AD-3256 Coating Thickness Gauge 1WMPD4005516...
  • Page 2 About this manual (1) No part of this manual may be reprinted, copied, modified, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of A&D Company, Limited (A&D). (2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. (3) Please contact A&D if you notice any uncertainty, errors, omissions, etc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ····················································· 5 2. Software Usage Agreement ································ 6 3. Safety Precautions ············································ 7 4. Product Features ·············································· 8 5. Included Parts ·················································· 9 6. Cautions Regarding Use ·································· 10 7. Names of Parts ·············································· 11 7-1 Main Unit ·························································· 11 7-2 Display ·····························································...
  • Page 4 12-8 Automatic Screen Rotation Function ······················· 36 12-9 Judgment Mode ················································· 37 13. Installing and Starting the Application ················ 43 13-1 Download AD-3256 Logger ··································· 43 13-2 Install AD-3256 Logger ········································ 43 13-3 Start AD-3256 Logger ·········································· 45 13-4 Connect the Device ············································ 46 14.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AD-3256 digital coating thickness gauge. In order to use the product safely and effectively, make sure to read this manual thoroughly before use. This manual also includes a warranty, so make sure to store it carefully after you are finished reading it.

  • Page 6: Software Usage Agreement

     AD-3256 Logger is subject to change without notice.  AD-3256 Logger is copyright of A&D Company, Limited.  AD-3256 Logger is used to transfer data from the AD- 3256 digital coating thickness gauge to a computer.  AD-3256 Logger may only be installed to a computer that will connect with the AD-3256 digital coating thickness gauge.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions This manual contains safety precautions to prevent danger to yourself and other persons and ensure that the purchased product is used safely. Safety Precaution Notation This manual uses the following symbols to help prevent accidents caused by incorrect handling. The meaning of each symbol is as follows.

  • Page 8: Product Features

    Product Features This product is a gauge for measuring the coating thickness of targets such as automobiles and bridges, and includes the following features. The product features an easy-to-view color LCD screen. The product automatically detects the target metal for measurement and performs measurement using a testing method suitable for the target (either electromagnetic or eddy-current testing).

  • Page 9: Included Parts

    Included Parts Confirm that the following items are included when opening the product.  AD-3256 main unit ..........1 Accessories Zero-calibration plate (for ferrous substrate × 1, for non-ferrous substrate × 1) ......2 Adjustment test piece ........... 5 Micro-USB cable (Type-A to Micro-B) ....1 Carrying case ............

  • Page 10: Cautions Regarding Use

    Cautions Regarding Use Subjecting the product to a strong impact may cause damage or failure. Do not use the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight for long hours, inside a closed vehicle, or near a device such as a heater. The range of operating temperatures for the product is 0 to +40°C.

  • Page 11: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Main Unit Side Rear Front (1) LED light (2) LCD screen (3) Power button (4) Set/Confirm/Calibrate button (5) Cancel/Back/Delete all saved data button (6) Value+/Up/Lock screen button (7) Value-/Down/Judgment mode button (8) Sensor assembly (9) USB communication interface (Micro-B) (10) Hand rope hang buckle (11) Battery compartment...

  • Page 12: Display

    Display When the power is turned ON and the product is ready to perform measurement, the measurement screen is displayed. Icons Displayed Description Displays the higher limit value. Displays the lower limit value. Displays the measured value. Displays the minimum value of the saved data. Displays the saved data count.

  • Page 13: Replacing The Batteries

    Replacing the Batteries The battery is not installed in the battery box when you purchase the product. Before using, insert the included battery into the battery box. The included batteries may have a short life, as they are included for monitoring purposes.
  • Page 14 Cautions Regarding the Use of Batteries ・ The included batteries may have a short life as they are included for monitoring purposes. ・ The battery life indicated in the specifications is the life when new alkaline batteries are used at an ambient temperature of 25°C and the prompt tone and LED lamp are not used.

  • Page 15: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power ON Press and hold the button for two seconds or longer to display the boot screen. When the boot screen is displayed, release your finger from the button. A tone sounds, the LED lamp lights orange, green, then red in that order, and when the load gauge reaches 100%, the measurement screen is displayed.

  • Page 16: Measurement

    10. Measurement 10-1 Calibration To minimize measurement error and ensure that precise measurement results are obtained, make sure to perform single-point calibration or two-point calibration before measurement. This section explains single-point calibration. To perform more precise measurement, refer to “12-3 Two-Point Calibration”...
  • Page 17 Substrate displayed Ferrous Display the When substrate: Fe measurement measurement is Non-ferrous screen, then complete, the substrate: NFe press the sensor substrate type is against the object displayed on the to be measured right of the or the zero- screen. calibration plate.
  • Page 18 Step 2. When the picture of the zero-calibration plate changes from yellow to white, press the button to select single-point calibration as indicated in the figure below, then press the button. Step 3. Press the button to return to the measurement screen.
  • Page 19 Step 5. The following image is displayed. Press the sensor of the product against the zero-calibration plate. Zero- calibration plate CAUTION ・Remove the protective film from the zero-calibration plate before use. Press the sensor against the side you removed the protective film from. ・Do not perform calibration on a metallic surface.

  • Page 20: Performing Measurement

    10-2 Performing Measurement After performing calibration and displaying the measurement screen, press the sensor against the target to measure at an angle of 90 degrees. A tone sounds, the measured thickness value, recorded data average, recorded data minimum, and recorded data maximum are displayed, and the saved data count is incremented.
  • Page 21 Saved data count Average of recorded data Maximum Minimum of of recorded recorded data data Measured value CAUTION ・Measurement cannot be performed accurately if the sensor is at an angle or pressed too hard. ・The values for “Avg,” “Min,” and “Max” are calculated based on all data saved to the main unit.

  • Page 22: Data Log Function

    11. Data Log Function The product automatically records data each time measurement is performed. It can record up to 500 measurements. The dedicated app can be used to transfer measured data to a computer and save it as an Excel file. For information on transferring and saving data, refer to the latest version of the instruction manual by accessing the product page via the URL or QR code in “1.

  • Page 23: Configuration

    12. Configuration The table below indicates the functions available in the setting menu. Icon Setting name Setting value Prompt tone setting Enabled, Disabled Backlight setting 5 level adjustment Calibration mode Single-point calibration, setting Two-point calibration 0.0 to 1,200 μm Higher limit setting 0.0 to 1,200 μm Lower limit setting LED light setting...

  • Page 24: Prompt Tone Setting

    12-1 Prompt Tone Setting You can enable or disable the prompt tone. Press the button on the prompt tone setting in the setting menu, press the button to change the setting, then press the button to confirm. Enabled Disabled 12-2 Screen Backlight Setting You can adjust the backlight to one of five levels.

  • Page 25: Two-Point Calibration

    12-3 Two-Point Calibration You can use two-point calibration to perform more precise measurement than single-point calibration. For information on single-point calibration, please refer to page 17. CAUTION When performing calibration, it is necessary to select the zero-calibration plate for ferrous substrates or non-ferrous substrates according to the target for measurement.
  • Page 26 Step 3. Press the button to return to the measurement screen. Step 4. On the measurement screen, press and hold button for two seconds or longer. Step 5. The following image is displayed. Place the test piece for calibration on the zero-calibration plate and then, press the product sensor against the test piece for calibration.
  • Page 27 Step 6. When a tone sounds and the LED flashes green, release the sensor from the test piece for calibration. Step 7. The thickness of the test piece for calibration is displayed. If there is an error with the test piece for calibration that you used, press the button or the button to set/correct the value,...
  • Page 28 Step 8. Remove the adjustment test piece, then press the sensor against the zero-calibration plate. When the tone sounds and the LED flashes green, release the sensor from the zero- calibration plate. Calibration is complete when the measured thickness value is displayed as "0.0". Zero- calibration plate...

  • Page 29: Alarm Function

    12-4 Alarm Function You can set a higher and lower limit for the rated values to have the LED lamp notify the user when the rated value is outside the range of rated values (above the higher limit or below the lower limit). 12-4-1 Higher Limit Setting You can set a higher limit for the measured value.

  • Page 30: Lower Limit Setting

    CAUTION A value lower than the lower limit cannot be set. The measurement screen display will change according to the higher limit setting. NOTE The display of the measurement screen changes according to the higher limit that is set. 12-4-2 Lower Limit Setting You can set a lower limit for the measured value.
  • Page 31 NOTE The measurement screen display will change according to the lower limit setting.

  • Page 32: Led Lamp Setting

    12-4-3 LED Lamp Setting You can enable or disable the LED light. Press the button on the LED light setting in the setting menu, press the button to set it to enabled or disabled, then press the button to confirm. Enabled Disabled LED Light Colors...

  • Page 33: Device Initialization

    12-5 Device Initialization Device initialization enables you to restore the default factory settings of the product. Perform device initialization when you want to restore the default factory settings or when the product does not operate normally. Step 1. Press the button on the device initialization setting in the setting menu, then...

  • Page 34: Continuous Measurement

    12-6 Continuous Measurement You can perform continuous measurement while the sensor is pressed against the target for measurement. Press the button on the continuous measurement setting in the setting menu, press the button to set it to enabled or disabled, then press the button to confirm.

  • Page 35: Deleting Data

    12-7 Deleting Data You can delete all the data saved in the device. CAUTION You cannot delete individual items of data using the product itself. Step 1. Press the button on the data deletion setting in the setting menu, then press the button to execute or cancel the process.

  • Page 36: Automatic Screen Rotation Function

    12-8 Automatic Screen Rotation Function When the automatic screen rotation function is enabled, the screen automatically rotates according to the orientation of the product. Vertical orientation Horizontal orientation If, for example, you want to lock the screen in vertical orientation, press and hold the button while in the vertical display mode.

  • Page 37: Judgment Mode

    You can check whether the screen auto-rotation function is enabled or disabled from the measurement screen display, as below. With automatic screen With automatic screen rotation enabled rotation disabled 12-9 Judgment Mode In judgment mode, measurements are taken without saving the data to check if they are within the set reference value.
  • Page 38 Single-Point Judgment Mode A single point is measured, and a judgment is made as to whether it is within the set reference value. Step 1. Press and hold the button on the management screen to display the following screen. Press the button with "Single point"...
  • Page 39 Step 3. When the reference value is confirmed, the tolerance setting is displayed. Press the button to set the tolerance, then press the button to confirm. Step 4. When the settings are complete, the measurement screen is displayed. When the target is measured, the measurement result is displayed.
  • Page 40 Multi-Point Judgment Mode Five points (A to E) are measured three times each and then, it is determined whether the average of the points is within the set reference value. Step 1. Press and hold the button on the management screen to display the following screen.
  • Page 41 Step 3. When the reference value is confirmed, the tolerance setting is displayed. Press the button to set the tolerance, then press the button to confirm. Step 4. When the settings are complete, measured values/average values are displayed, and the A point judgment is displayed in color.
  • Page 42 Step 5. Repeat step 4 for points B to E in the same manner as step 4. When points A to E have been measured, the overall judgement result is displayed on the top right of the measurement screen. CAUTION The overall judgment result is determined by comparing the average of all the points A to E with the set reference value.

  • Page 43: Installing And Starting The Application

    13-1 Download AD-3256 Logger This application can transfer, save, output, and display measurement data. Download the application from the QR code labeled “AD-3256 Product Page” on page 5, “1. Introduction,” or from the “AD-3256” product information page on the A&D website.
  • Page 44 When the installation screen appears, click “Next.” Confirm the destination folder and click “Install.” You can choose any location for the destination folder.

  • Page 45: Start Ad-3256 Logger

    13-3 Start AD-3256 Logger Follow these steps to run the application. CAUTION: You may be prompted by User Account Control for permission. Select “Yes” to proceed. If you select “No,” you will not be able to use this software. After the application installation is complete, the following...

  • Page 46: Connect The Device

    The application home screen will appear. Connect the device to the PC using the included USB cable and turn on the device. 13-4 Connect the Device After connecting the device to the PC with a USB cable, perform the connection operation in the application. Click “Connect”...

  • Page 47: Display And Functions

    14. Display and Functions 14-1 Menu and Toolbar ① ② ⑨ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ④ ③ Display icon Icon Description Executes the following functions: ① “Connect,” “Disconnect,” “Start,” “Stop,” “Import,” “Export,” and “Close.” Displays the English instruction ② manual. Starts the connection between the ③...

  • Page 48: Measurement Data Display

    14-2 Measurement Data Display ⑩ ⑫ ⑪ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ Display icon Icon Description ⑩ Measurement data count ⑪ Minimum value of measurement data ⑫ Average value of measurement data ⑬ Maximum value of measurement data Automatically detected substrate type ⑭...

  • Page 49: Folder Display And Operations

    14-3 Folder Display and Operations ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ㉑ ㉒ ㉓ Display icon Icon Description Displays the data from the selected ⑰ folder. ⑱ Changes the selected folder name. ⑲ Creates a new folder. ⑳ Deletes the folder. Displays and loads data from the device.

  • Page 50: Checking Measurement Data On A Pc

    15. Checking Measurement Data on a PC This product automatically records data with each measurement. Recorded data cannot be checked on the device itself. To check the recorded data, use the application or save the data to a PC. Right click “Store Data,” then click “Download.”...
  • Page 51 When you click “Download”, “Downloading data” will be displayed. Once loading is complete, you can check the measurement data as shown below. ⑥ ③ ② ① ⑤ ④ Display icon Description ① Displays the serial number. ② Displays the time the measurement data was loaded.

  • Page 52: Saving Data

    16. Saving Data You can save data in Excel (XLS), JPG and PDF formats. 16-1 Save Data in Excel Format Step 1. Click “Export” on the toolbar. Step 2. Select “Table (XLS),” then click “OK.” Step 3. When “The datas is exported successfully.” is displayed, click “OK.”...
  • Page 53 Step 4. Specify a save destination and filename, then click "Save". Excel save data example...

  • Page 54: Save Data In Jpg Format

    16-2 Save Data in JPG Format Step 1. Set the home screen display tab to “Histogram” or “Chart.” Histogram display screen example Chart display screen example...
  • Page 55 Step 2. Click “Export” on the toolbar. Step 3. Select “Histogram” or “Chart”. Step 4. Specify a save destination and filename, then click "Save". Histogram save data example...

  • Page 56: Save Data In Pdf Format

    Chart save data example 16-3 Save Data in PDF Format Step 1. Click “Export” on the toolbar. Step 2. Select “PDF”.
  • Page 57 Step 3. When “The datas is exported successfully.” is displayed, click “OK.” Histogram data Chart data Excel data PDF saved data example...
  • Page 58 NOTE To insert an image as the first page of the PDF file, click " " next to "Scene Picture" and select the desired image.

  • Page 59: Displaying Live Data

    17. Displaying Live Data “Live Data” displays measurement data in real-time on the application. (Data entries: Over 500 items) Step 1. Double-click ① "Measure1", then click ② “Start”. ② ① Step 2. Press the sensor against the object to be measured and take the measurement.
  • Page 60 The measurement results are displayed as shown below. Step 3. Click “Stop” to stop acquiring measurement data.

  • Page 61: Loading Save Data

    18. Loading Save Data Loads saved data and displays it. Step 1. Click “Import” on the toolbar. Step 2. Select saved data. Step 3. When “The datas is imported successfully.” is displayed, click “OK”. Measurement data is displayed in "Table". Graphs are displayed in "Histogram"...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    19. Troubleshooting Nothing is Check the battery level. displayed. ・ Check the battery level. The screen is ・ The LCD display is fainter in low faint and hard to see. temperature environments, but this is normal. ・ The internal circuits may have The product does not operate stopped operating for some reason.
  • Page 63 The device's When the device is connected to a screen freezes. PC but not connected (communicating) with the application, the device's screen may freeze during measurement. In such cases, disconnect the USB cable from the device and reconnect it. The measurement values will be displayed, and the device will become operational again.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    20. Specifications Item Description Measurement Electromagnetic / eddy-current method Measurement 0 to 1,250 μm range 0.1 μm (0.0 to 99.9 μm) Resolution 1 μm (100 to 1,250 μm) ± (3% + 5) μm (0 to 99.9 μm) Measurement 0 to 40°C; ≦ 80% RH ±...
  • Page 65 Item Description Accessories Zero-calibration plate (for ferrous substrate × 1, for non-ferrous substrate × 1) Adjustment test piece Micro-USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) Carrying case Sensor cap Strap Battery (for monitoring) Simplified instruction manual Products sold Battery cover: AXP-AD3256-1 separately Sensor cap: AXP-AD3256-2 Carrying case: AXP-AD3256-3...
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  • Page 68 A&D Company, Limited 3-23-14 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013, JAPAN Telephone: [81] (3) 5391-6132 Fax: [81] (3) 5391-1566 A&D ENGINEERING, INC. 47747 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, California 94539, U.S.A. Tel: [1] (800) 726-3364 Weighing Support:[1] (888) 726-5931 Inspection Support:[1] (855) 332-8815 A&D INSTRUMENTS LIMITED Unit 24/26 Blacklands Way, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DY United Kingdom Telephone: [44] (1235) 550420...