Positector DPM Manual de Instrucciones
Positector DPM Manual de Instrucciones
Positector DPM Manual de Instrucciones
Introduction .........................................................
Quick Start ..........................................................
Certification .........................................................
Probes .................................................................
Calibration, Verification and Adjustment .............
Menu Operation ..................................................
Cal Settings Menu ...............................................
Zero ................................................................
1 Pt Adjust ......................................................
2 Pt Adjust ......................................................
N Lock ............................................................
Cal Lock .........................................................
Cal Memory ....................................................
Setup Menu .........................................................
Reset ..............................................................
Gage Info .......................................................
Hi Res Mode...................................................
Fast Mode ......................................................
Scan Mode .....................................................
Statistics Menu ....................................................
HiLo Alarm .....................................................
Memory Management .........................................
Standard Models Menu ..................................
Advanced Models Menu ................................
New PA2 ........................................................
New 90/10 ......................................................
Annotate .........................................................
Display ...........................................................
Summaries .....................................................
Screen Capture ..............................................
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Introduction
The
PosiTector
6000
hand-held,
electronic
Gage
non-destructively measures the thickness of coatings on all metals,
quickly and accurately. It consists of a Gage body
(Standard or Advanced) and probe (Built-In or Separate).
Principles of Operation
F probes use the magnetic principle to measure the thickness of
non-magnetic coatings on ferrous metals.
FN probes combine the full abilities of both the "F" and "N" probes.
Quick Start
The PosiTector 6000 powers-up when the center navigation button is
pressed. To preserve battery life, it powers-down after approximately
5 minutes of no activity. All settings are retained.
1. Remove the protective plastic cap (if supplied) from probe.
2. Power-up Gage by pressing the center navigation
button.
Protective Cap
Some PosiTector 6000 models are shipped with a protective
plastic cap over the probe. Remove this cap prior to use.
Replace it when the Gage is not in use to protect the probe.
Wrist Strap
We recommend attaching and wearing the
supplied wrist strap.
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Golden Rule
Measure your uncoated part first! This quick zero-check
determines if a Calibration Adjustment is needed for your
substrate. (see pg. 10)
Next, lay the included plastic shims onto a bare surface and
measure them individually to ensure the Gage measures a known
thickness within tolerance.
Certification
All probes include a Certificate of Calibration. For organizations
with re-certification requirements, instruments may be returned at
regular intervals for calibration. DeFelsko recommends that
customers establish calibration intervals based upon their own
experience and work environment. Based on our product
knowledge, data and customer feedback, a one year calibration
interval from either the date of calibration, date of purchase, or
date of receipt is a typical starting point. Written calibration
procedures are available from DeFelsko Corporation at
no charge.
PosiTector Body
USB Port
Advanced
LCD
Display
Standard
LCD
Display
Separate
Probe Style
Probe
Connector
Built-in
Probe Style
Advanced model
Standard model
Typical Screen
Current Calibration
Setting
(Advanced Only)
Substrate
Current
Measurement
Factory Calibration
in Use
Unit of
Measurement
Battery Indicator
Adjust Down
Restore brightness
after dimming
(Advanced only)
Probes
The PosiTector 6000 consists of a body and
a probe. A wide selection of interchangeable
probes are available. Each retain their own
unique calibration information. Gage bodies
(Standard or Advanced) accept ALL probes. See
Gage Info (pg. 15) to find your body and probe type. More probe
information is available at www.defelsko.com/p6000.
To disconnect a probe from a body, power-down the
Gage and pull the plastic probe connector horizontally
(in the direction of the arrow) away from the body.
Reverse these steps to attach a new probe.
When powered-up the PosiTector automatically
determines what type of probe is attached and does a self-check.
Coating thickness robes sense when they are near metal and
immediately attempt a measurement followed by another every
2 seconds. They stop when removed from the vicinity of metal and
power-down after 5 minutes of no activity.
This continuous measurement feature is intended to allow careful
probe placement on small or odd-shaped surfaces. Ignore all
readings taken before the probe is properly placed.
Menu Operation
Gage functions are menu controlled. To access the Menu,
power-up the Gage, then press the center navigation button.
Below is a sample menu for a PosiTector 6000 Advanced Model:
Memory
Statistics
Cal Settings
Setup
Connect
Help
Power Off
Exit
Current selection is displayed
with darkened background
Sync Now
USBDrive
Auto SYNC
Bluetooth
WiFi
Powder Probes
Updates
Exit
Navigation Button
Up
Center
Down
Zero
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1 Pt Adjust
(iv) Average Adjustment to a Known Thickness
On rough or curved surfaces a preferred method to (iii) is to take
several readings on the known thickness and average the result.
1 Pt Adjust
(a) Select
2 Pt Adjust
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4. Lift the probe from the surface and adjust the displayed reading
down (-) or up (+) to the known thickness value of the thin item. Press
to accept this value.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for the thicker item.
Cal Lock
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Calibration Memory
Cal Memory
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Setup Menu
Reset
Reset (soft reset) restores factory settings and returns the Gage
to a known condition. The following occurs:
- All batches, stored measurements, images, and batch names
are erased.
- The
icon will appear on the display.
- Menu settings are returned to the following:
Memory = OFF
Cal Lock = OFF
Bluetooth = OFF
High Res = OFF
Statistics Mode = OFF
Display = None
N Lock = OFF
Hi Lo Alarm = OFF
Scan Mode = OFF
Perform a more thorough Hard Reset by powering down the
Gage, waiting several seconds, then simultaneously holding both
the center
and (+) buttons until the Reset symbol
appears. This returns the Gage to a known out-of-the-box
condition. It performs the same function as a menu Reset with
addition of:
- All calibration adjustments and Cal Memory are cleared and
returned to the Gages factory calibration settings.
- Bluetooth Pairing info is cleared.
- Menu settings are returned to the following:
Units = microns
Flip Display = Normal
Auto Sync = OFF
White on Black = OFF
Fast Mode = OFF
Language = English
Battery Type = Alkaline
Backlight = Normal
Bluetooth Streaming = OFF
USB Drive= ON
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Gage Info
Displays the model number & serial number, probe type & serial
number, PosiSoft.net registration key, the amount of remaining
memory for storage of readings, date and time, and software
packages.
For security purposes, the registration key is required to add the
Gage to your free PosiSoft.net account.
Hi Res
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Flip Display
This option causes the display to read upside down. Ideal for use
on a worktable or overhead with the resultant displayconveniently
pointed toward the operator.
White on Black (Advanced models only)
Inverts the LCD display to white on a black background to provide
better readability in some surroundings.
(Advanced models only)
Backlight
Selects display brightness (Sun, Normal or Night). All settings will
dim slightly after a period of no activity to conserve battery life.
Press the Down button to brighten the display.
Set Clock
All measurements are date and time stamped (24 hour format)
when stored into memory. It is therefore important to keep both the
date and time current using this menu option. Use the Up and
Down buttons to scroll, and the (-) and (+) buttons to adjust a
value. The Gages data and time can also be viewed in Gage Info
(pg. 15).
Battery Type
Selects the type of batteries used in the Gage from a choice of
Alkaline, Lithium or NiMH (Nickel-metal hydride
rechargeable). If NiMH is selected, the Gage will trickle charge the
batteries while connected via USB to a PC or optional AC charger
(Gage must be powered ON). The battery state indicator icon is
calibrated for the selected battery type. No damage will occur if the
wrong battery type is selected.
DeFelsko recommends eneloop (NiMH) rechargeable batteries
(pg. 35).
Units
Converts the display from inch to metric or vice versa. Stored
measurements
in
memory
are
not
converted.
Switching units will turn off Statistics, HiLo Alarm and closes
Memory.
Language
Converts displayed and printed words to the selected language.
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Statistics Menu
Statistics
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49.8 x
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Maximum
measurement
Statistics
Icon
Standard
Deviation
1.3
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Minimum
measurement
Last
reading
microns
Allows the Gage to visibly and audibly alert the user when
measurements exceed user-specified limits.
When HiLo Alarm is selected, the current Lo setting is displayed.
Adjust down (-) or up (+). Alternatively, measure a coating with a
thickness close to the required value and make final adjustments
with the buttons. Select NEXT to accept this value. The current Hi
setting is now displayed. Follow the same procedure to adjust the
Hi setting.
The
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Memory Management
The PosiTector 6000 has internal memory storage for recording
measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed
on-screen or accessed via computers, tablets and smart phones.
Measurements are date and time-stamped.
Button functions with Memory ON:
Scroll through display
modes (Advanced only)
Restore brightness
after dimming
(Advanced only)
# of readings
in memory
Standard Deviation
Minimum
measurement
Maximum
measurement
Last
reading
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Mean (average)
Minimum
measurement
Maximum
measurement
Last reading
NOTES:
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s=3
B2
1.5
71.3 x
statistics
(see pg. 17)
s3
n5
0.9
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72.4 x
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current sub-batch
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# of sub-batches in
current batch
# readings in current
sub-batch
current reading
microns
New PA2
Helps determine if film thickness over a large area conforms to
user specified min/max levels. Seewww.defelsko.com/pa2
New 90/10
Determines if a coating system complies with the IMO
performance standard for protective coatings.
Seewww.defelsko.com/9010
Open
Selects a previously created batch or sub-batch name to open and
make current. If it contains measurements, on-screen statistics will
immediately reflect values calculated from this batch. The
calibration setting (i.e. Cal 2) associated with this batch is also
opened (pg. 13).
NOTE: A solid triangle
is displayed to the right of the batch
name when sub-batches are present. Press
to view
sub-batches. This also applies to the Delete, View and Print
options.
Close
Stops the recording process, closes the current batch, and
removes batch information from the display.
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Delete
Removes a batch or sub-batch completely from memory.
The name is deleted and all measurements are erased.
Sub-batches can be deleted individually. To delete all related
sub-batches, simply delete the top-level batch.
View
Scroll using the Up or Down buttons through information,
statistical summary, and a list of each reading in the currently
opened batch. Press
to exit.
Annotate
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Display
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NOTES:
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PosiSoft.net:
To enhance the operation of your Gage, all PosiTector users have
access to the features provided by PosiSoft.net. It is a web-based
application offering secure centralized management of readings.
After (1) a user account has been created, (2) a Gage has been
registered, and (3) the PosiSoft Desktop Manager is downloaded
and installed onto a Windows PC (not required for WiFi connected
gages), synchronization of measurement data can be performed
either manually or automatically whenever the PosiTector is
connected to a web enabled PC (USB cable or Bluetooth wireless
technology) or WiFinetwork (Advanced gages only). Gage
measurements stored in memory are uploaded; images and batch
notes are synchronized.
Uploaded data can be manipulated using a standard internet web
browser from any location in the world - job site or head office.
Reports and graphs with annotations and corporate logo can be
generated. Data can be exported to XML or CSV (comma
delimited) text files.
Measurement data can be shared with authorized users via a
secure login from any computer and most web enabled devices
including smart phones.
NOTE: A PosiSoft.net account is not required to Update (pg. 33)
your PosiTector. Simply download and install PosiSoft Desktop
Manager at www.defelsko.com/downloads
PosiSoft 3.0:
Desktop Software that can be installed onto your Windows PC and
allows the user to download, view, print and analyze their
measurement data.
Reports and graphs with annotations and corporate logo can be
generated.
NOTE: PosiSoft Software is available for use with DeFelskos
complete line of electronic instruments and is available for download
at www.defelsko.com/posisoft
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PosiSoft Mobile:
Is a Gage-based software application featured in all PosiTector
Advanced instruments (serial numbers 730,000+).
PosiSoft Mobile allows users to:
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Connect Menu
Synchronizing (Sync) is the process whereby PosiTector stored
measurement data uploads to PosiSoft.net (from both Standard
and Advanced models) while images and batch notes are
downloaded to the Gage (Advanced model only). This transfer
occurs when the Gage is connected via USB, Bluetooth or directly
through your WiFi router/hotspot via WiFi. It can be triggered either
manually (USB, Bluetooth or WiFi) or automatically (USB only).
SyncNow
When selected, the Gage immediately synchronizes stored
measurement data via USB, Bluetooth or WiFi to PosiSoft.net
(PosiSoft Desktop Manager (pg. 24) and an internet connection
are required when using USBor Bluetooth.)
Multiple gages can be synchronized simultaneously when
connected using multiple connections (for example two gages
connected via USB and one gage connected via WiFi or
Bluetooth).
Auto SYNC
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Bluetooth
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WiFi
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Gage
Name:
enter
a
name
for
the
Gage
(up to 14 Characters).
Updates
Determines if a software update is available for your Gage. If an
update is available, a prompt will appear allowing the user to
choose to perform the update at this time or not.
To perform an update the Gage must be connected to an internet
connected PC with PosiSoft Desktop Manager (pg. 24), or WiFi
network (pg. 30).
NOTE: Ensure that stored measurements are backed up to a PC
or PosiSoft.net. The Gage may perform a Hard Reset (pg. 14)
after completion of the update and ALLdatasets in memory would
be erased.
Updates - Sample Screen
Currently installing
update 2 of 3 total
2/3
Progress bar
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Temperature
Operating Range:
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Additional Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack - 4 AAA eneloop batteries
The PosiTector can operate on rechargeable batteries and
DeFelsko recommends the use of eneloop (NiMH) rechargeables.
eneloop batteries combine the advantages of regular rechargeable
batteries and disposable (Alkaline) batteries. They discharge very
slowly and can be stored for long periods without having self
discharge concerns. Eneloop batteries come pre-charged and
ready to use immediately. See: www.eneloop.info
USBCable
A USBCable is provided with every PosiTector.
Bluetooth Printer
This lightweight printer receives data from all PosiTector gages
via Bluetooth wireless technology. It is battery-operated and prints
readings and statistical summaries.
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Nylon Case
Convenient soft shell nylon case for carrying a PosiTector.
Case has compartments for Certificates of Calibration, instruction
manuals and other accessories.
PosiTector Case
Convenient hard shell plastic case for carrying a PosiTector and
multiple probes - including any of the PosiTector 6000 - Coating
Thickness, PosiTector 200 - Ultrasonic Coating Thickness,
DPM - Dew Point Meter, SPG - Surface Profile, RTR - Replica
Tape Reader, or UTG - Ultrasonic Wall Thickness probes. Case
has compartments for Certificates of Calibration, instruction
manuals and other accessories.
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Troubleshooting
Most conditions can be cleared with a Hard Reset (see pg. 14).
If not, visit our Service & Support page for information on
sending your Gage to us for a no charge evaluation.
See: http://www.defelsko.com/service
Probe attempts a measurement even while held in the air:
The probe may have been left near metal, including jewelry,
during power up or at rest. Possibly a finger was held over the
probe. Try measuring on an uncoated object. Otherwise turn the
Gage off, and then on again. Finally try a Reset (pg. 14).
Thickness readings are inconsistent:
- Probe tip may be damaged, scratched or worn
- Make sure you lift the probe well clear of the surface between
measurements
- Try measuring on a different surface with the included plastic
shims
- Hold the probe on the surface and allow it to take several
measurements. If the second and subsequent measurements
are consistent, you are not putting the probe onto the surface
fast enough.
- The substrate and/or coating surface is uneven, in which case
inconsistent readings are to be expected. Take several
measurements and average them to get a meaningful result.
Gage powers up but will not take any readings:
- Substrate may not be metal. F probes measure coatings on
ferrous metals such as steel and iron, and N probes measure
over non-ferrous metals such as aluminum.
- Protective cap must be removed from probe (if outfitted with
one).
- An extreme calibration adjustment might have been made.
Gage will not print to the Bluetooth wireless printer:
-Ensure the Gage has been paired for use with the printer and
the Gage menu option Connect > Bluetooth > Stream box is
ticked.
- Check printer batteries. Switch it off and then on again.
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Technical Data
Measuring Range:
varies depending
probe model
Gage Size:
137 x 61 x 28 mm
5.4 x 2.4 x 1.1
Accuracy:
varies depending
on probe model
Resolution:
varies depending
on probe model
Temperature Range:
+32 to +120F
0 to +50C
Conforms to:
ISO2178/2360/2808, ISO 19840,
ASTMB499/D1186/D1400/D7091/E376/
G12, BS3900-C5, SSPC-PA2 and others
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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