User`s Guide Extech CG204 Coating Thickness Tester
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1. 4 a maximum of 400 readings can be stored Note that readings cannot be stored when in DIRECT mode However statistics on these readings can still be calculated When the meter is powered off or if the working mode is changed in the programming menu the DIRECT mode statistics will be lost The following statistical values can be calculated e NO Number of readings e AVG Average value e Sdev Standard deviation square root of a data set s variance e MAX Maximum reading e MIN Minimum reading Statistical Terms Average value X is the sum of readings divided by the number of readings sa gt xin Standard Deviation Sdev The sample standard deviation is a statistic that measures how the sample value is distributed around the sample mean The standard deviation of a set of numbers is the root mean square of the variance s The variance of a list is the square of the standard deviation of the list that is the average of the squares of the deviations of the numbers in the list from their mean divided by the number of readings 1 2 Variance se x x Kn 1 Standard deviation S 4 Ss NOTE Use the DELETE parameter from the programming menu immediately after an outlier or erratic reading has been taken Refer to the Delete function in Programming Menu Storage Capacity Overflow In GROUP mode if the storage capacity is exceeded statistics will not be updated although measurements can still be mad2. e Curvature radius e Substrate material properties e Substrate thickness e Size of measurement area e The point at which the calibration is made on the calibration sample must always be identical with the point of measurement on the product itself especially in the case of corners and edges of small parts To achieve the highest measurement accuracy perform several calibrations in succession for zero values and calibration film values Preparing for calibration 1 Clean the probe tip grease oil metal scrap and the slightest impurity will affect measurement and distort readings Switch the meter ON at a 4 10cm minimum distance from any metal Ready the supplied metal substrate samples and necessary films supplied calibration reference films Set the meter to a DIR MENU OPTIONS Working Mode Direct b CONTINUOUS MENU OPTIONS Measure Mode Continuous mode flashing units indicator c MAX MENU OPTIONS LCD Statistic Maximum The meter is now ready for calibration 8 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 Zero calibration 1 Place the meter on an uncoated section of the material to be measured or on the reference substrate provided Use either the Ferrous or Non Ferrous reference as required by the measurement application a Place the probe on the uncoated substrate and watch the LCD readings b When the readings appear stable lift the meter off the substrate c Press and Hold the Zero button for 2 secon
3. is filled measurements will continue to be taken but readings will no longer log previously logged readings are not affected in addition statistical data will no longer update If desired the group data statistical values calibration data and alarm limit values can be deleted using the programming menu 5 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 c Probe Used Select AUTO Fe or No Fe under PROBE USED in the OPTIONS Menu using the arrow buttons and the SELECT soft key In the AUTO mode the meter automatically activates the probe measurement method ferrous or non ferrous based on the metal substrate that is being measured When the probe is placed on a magnetic substrate it will work in the magnetic induction mode If the probe is placed on a non ferrous metal it will work in the eddy current mode In the Ferrous Fe Mode the Magnetic induction measurement mode is activated In the Non Ferrous No Fe Mode the eddy current measurement mode is activated d Units of measure selections Select mm um or mils under UNIT SETTING in the OPTIONS Menu using the arrow buttons and the SELECT soft key mm millimeters um micrometers mils mm 2 54 100 e Backlight Select ON or OFF under BACKLIGHT in the OPTIONS Menu using the arrow buttons and the SELECT soft key If OFF is selected the LCD backlighting will be completely disabled If ON is selected the user can turn the light on or off using the backlight button CANCEL button f LCD Stat
4. Relative Humidity R H 20 90 Relative Humidity Dimensions Weight 110 x 50 x 23mm 4 3 x 2 0 x 1 0 100g 3 9 oz 1 Accuracy statement applies on a flat surface with a zero and a calibration performed near the thickness of the film to be measured with an identical base metal and with the meter stabilized at ambient temperature The accuracy of the reference films or any reference standards should be added to measurement results Copyright 2010 Extech Instruments Corporation a FLIR company All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form www extech com 13 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11
5. User s Guide EXT INSTRUMENTS A FLIR COMPANY Extech CG204 Coating Thickness Tester Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Extech CG204 Coating Thickness Tester The CG204 is a portable meter designed for non invasive coating thickness measurements The meter uses two measurement methods magnetic induction for ferrous metal substrates and eddy current for non ferrous metal substrates The meter is easily configured using the intuitive push button programming menu Five 5 film reference samples and two 2 metal substrates are provided The meter is also equipped with a USB PC interface port and PC software Proper use and care of this meter will provide many years of reliable service Description Meter Description D D Ore ON a USB jack for PC interface Measurement probe Backlit LCD display SET OK YES MENU SELECT button UP LEFT ARROW button Power ON OFF button CANCEL ESC NO BACK button menu mode and Backlight ON OFF normal mode 8 DOWN ARROW RIGHT button 9 ZERO calibration button Note Battery compartment on rear of meter Display Icon Description NFe Fe AUTO ForN DIR GRO1 um mils mm AVG MIN MAX SDEV NO Lh om Non ferrous metals Ferrous metals Automatic substrate recognition Calibration icons DIRECT mode GROUP Mode Micrometers unit of measure mils millimeters 2 54 100 Millimeters unit of measure Avera
6. ce to return all used batteries and accumulators disposal in the household garbage is prohibited You can hand over your used batteries accumulators at collection points in your community or wherever batteries accumulators are sold Disposal Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the end of its lifecycle 12 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 Specifications Sensor probe Ferrous Non Ferrous Measurement principle Measuring range Magnetic induction 0 1250um 0 49 21mils Eddy current principle 0 1250um 0 49 21mils Accuracy of reading 0 850um 3 1m 850yum 1250um 5 0 33 46mils 3 0 039mils 33 46mils 49 21 mils 5 0 850um 3 1 5m 850yum 1250um 5 0 33 46mils 3 0 059mils 33 46mils 49 21mils 5 Resolution 0 50um 0 1m 50um 850um 1pm 850um 1250um 0 01pm 0 1 968mils 0 001mils 1 968mils 33 46mil s 0 01mils 33 46mils 49 21 mils 0 1mils 0 50um 0 1m 50um 850um 1pm 850um 1250um 0 01pm 0 1 968mils 0 001mils 1 968mils 33 46mils 0 01mils 33 46mils 49 21 mils 0 1mils Min curvature 1 5mm 3mm radius Diameter of Min 7mm 5mm area Basic critical 0 5mm 0 3mm thickness Industrial standards Operating Temperature Conforms to GB T 4956 1985 GB T 4957 1985 JB T 8393 1996 JJG 889 95 and JJG 818 93 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Operating
7. ch that it may take up to 10 presses to see a 1 digit change on the display Multi point Calibration This method requires performing two or more sequential single point calibrations For best results the expected coating thickness measurements should be within the calibration points 9 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 Calibrating for Shot blasted surfaces The physical nature of shot blasted surfaces results in higher than normal coating thickness readings The mean thickness over the peaks can be determined as follows 1 The meter should be calibrated according to the calibration instructions Use a smooth calibration sample with the same curvature radius and the same substrate as the device to be tested 2 Take approx 10 readings on the uncoated shot blasted sample to produce the mean value Xo 3 Take an additional 10 readings on the coated shot blasted test sample to produce the mean value Xm 4 The difference between the two mean values is the mean coating thickness Xeff over the peaks The greater standard deviation S of the two values Xm and Xo should also be taken into consideration Xeff Xm Xo S NOTE For coatings thicker than 300 um the influence of roughness generally is of no importance and therefore it is not necessary to apply the above calibration methods 10 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 Statistical Analysis Considerations The meter calculates statistics from a maximum of 80 readings For Group 1 through Group
8. d alarm limits 1 OP o N 3 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 Programming Menu The meter can be configured and calibrated through simple button presses in the programming menu Press the MENU button to access the menu and refer to the menu tree below The menu uses UP DOWN SELECT BACK amp ESC presses for navigation and selection In the table below the factory default settings are in bold with an asterisk Each parameter is explained in detail in the subsequent sections Top level Sub level 1 Sub level 2 Notes STATISTICAL VIEW AVG Average of a series of readings MIN Lowest of a series of readings MAX Highest of a series of readings NO Number of sampled readings SDEV Standard deviation of a series OPTIONS Single One reading at a time Measure mode Continuous Continuous measurements Working mode Direct Readings ale pol stored in groups Group 1 4 Store readings in groups Auto Meter automatically selects mode Probe used Fe Ferrous measurement mode No Fe Non ferrous measurement mode pum Micrometers Unit settings mils Mils mm 2 54 100 mm Millimeters Backlight ON Enabigs backlight operation OFF Disables backlight operation AVG Average of a series of readings LCD Statistics MAX Lowest ofa senes of readings MIN Highest of a series of readings SDEV Standard deviation of a series Auto Power OFF Enable Allows auto po
9. ds beep The Zero calibration is now complete 2 The meter is now ready for measurements Calibration The meter s accuracy can be enhanced by performing a calibration using the reference films supplied 1 Perform a zero calibration as stated above 2 Perform a range calibration using a reference film a Place one of the reference films on the substrate Measure view b Place the meter on the calibration reference film and watch the LCD readings Calibration Menu c When the readings appear stable lift the meter off Saps E the substrate 7 Calibration 1 d Press MENU and then scroll down Y to e Press Select to highlight the HD function Disable and then press Select f Press Esc and the meter will enter the calibration Select Back mode g Adjust the reading to match the known value of the reference film using the A and buttons h Turn the meter OFF to exit and save the calibration data 3 The meter is now calibrated to the base material and thickness used 4 Perform Step 2 as needed using the other reference films Notes 1 Calibration data is stored into memory it is not erased when the meter is turned OFF 2 Frequently wipe the sensor contact with a clean lint free cloth to remove any particles on the sensor tip 3 During calibration the A and buttons adjust the internal calibration factors with high resolution The display resolution may be su
10. e If the memory is full subsequent readings will not be included in the statistics The meter s display will show FULL in the SINGLE measurement mode In DIRECT mode when the memory is full the newest reading will replace the oldest reading and the statistics will be updated 11 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 PC Interface The supplied USB port USB connection cable and PC software allow the user to connect the meter to the PC and remotely view and save readings and statistics Please refer to the software guide on the supplied CD ROM for more details Error Messages The following error messages will appear on the meter s LCD if a problem arises Err1 Eddy current probe error Err2 Magnetic induction probe error Err3 Eddy current and Magnetic induction errors Err4 5 6 Unused error displays Err7 Thickness error Please contact Extech Instruments if a problem exists Maintenance Cleaning and Storage Periodically wipe the meter housing with a damp cloth and mild detergent do not use abra sives or solvents If the meter is not to be used for 60 days or more remove the batteries and store them separately Battery Replacement Installation instructions 1 2 3 4 Remove the Phillips head screw that secures the rear battery door Open the battery compartment Replace install the two 1 5V AAA batteries Secure the battery compartment You as the end user are legally bound Battery ordinan
11. e the calibration mode DELETE ZERO N Delete ZERO calibration data for non ferrous probe DELETE ZERO F Delete ZERO calibration data for ferrous probe Measurement Considerations 1 After calibration measurements should meet the published accuracy specifications 2 Strong magnetic fields can affect the readings 3 When using the statistical analysis functions for obtaining a mean value take several readings of the same measurement area False readings or outliers can then be removed deleted using the programming menu 4 The final reading is derived from a statistical calculation with regard to the meter s published accuracy specifications 7 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 Calibration Calibration Types The meter is factory calibrated before shipment to the customer however the customer should perform a zero calibration and a multi point calibration before any critical measurements are taken The calibration options are listed below Read the description for each and select the best match for a given application 1 2 4 Zero Point Calibration Perform before each measurement session One Point Calibration Use for high accuracy with repeated tests on a constant coating thickness Multi Point Calibration Use for high accuracy within a known range of coating thickness Calibration for shot blasted surfaces Calibration Considerations The calibration sample must correspond to the product sample in the following ways
12. ge reading Minimum reading Maximum reading Standard Deviation reading Number of data points Low battery USB Connection _ DIR il GRO Fe A E Ro E NFe A IT NA N Be N on He FELD TL LTT um matt Nile Wale Nol XV mim cal no 1or2 zero n o yes _ gt NO AVG MAK MIN spev M Note The unit of measure icon flashes when in the CONTINUOUS mode of operation The unit of measure icon is stable when in the SINGLE mode of operation CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 Quick Start Instructions Meter Power Press the power button to switch the meter ON The display will switch ON If the display does not switch ON replace the batteries Measurements Use the supplied film references and zero reference metal substrates to learn how the meter operates before moving to a professional application The round metal substrate is the ferrous magnetic substrate and the rectangular shaped metal substrate is the non ferrous non magnetic substrate The meter automatically senses ferrous or non ferrous substrates 1 2 3 Place a reference film 250m for example on the round ferrous substrate Place the spring loaded meter sensor against the reference film In the single mode the meter will emit an audible tone indicating that the measurement has been taken In the continuous mode the display will continually meas
13. istics Select AVERAGE MINIMUM MAXIMUM or SDEV Standard Deviation under LCD STATISTICS in the OPTIONS Menu using the arrow buttons and the SELECT soft key This selection determines which statistic is shown as default on the LCD display g Auto Power OFF Select ENABLE or DISABLE under AUTO POWER OFF in the OPTIONS Menu using the arrow buttons and the SELECT soft key When enabled the meter automatically switches OFF after 3 minutes of inactivity When disabled the meter will only switch OFF with a button press or when the battery power is weak LIMIT Menu High and Low Alarm Limits cab be set When an Alarm Limit is reached the meter displays an Alarm Alert icon H for High Alarm and L for Low Alarm 1 Press the MENU button to access the programming menu User the DOWN ARROW button to scroll down to LIMIT and press SELECT Press SELECT again to choose LIMIT SETTING Press SELECT again to choose HIGH LIMIT User the ARROW BUTTONS to set a High Alarm value Press OK to store the limit and press BACK to return to the menu Perform the same steps for the LOW LIMIT Use the DELETE LIMIT parameter to clear Alarm Limit values GN Oak ON 6 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 DELETE Menu The DELETE menus allows for deleting current data all data and group data The following parameters are available in the DELETE Menu Delete Current data Deletes the current reading and updates the statistics AVG MIN MAX etc Delete All data Delete a
14. ll reading and statistical data Delete Group data This function duplicates the Delete all data function with additional deletions of High alarm Low alarm and one and two point calibrations 1 Press the MENU button to access the programming menu User the DOWN ARROW button to scroll down to DELETE Press SELECT to open the DELETE function User the ARROW keys to scroll to CURRENT ALL or GROUP Press SELECT again to choose CURRENT ALL or GROUP The meter will prompt with an are you sure confirmation 7 Press YES or NO as desired MEASUREMENT VIEW Menu The Measurement View menu allows for scrolling through the readings in all of the groups oa FwWN 1 Press the MENU button to access the programming menu 2 User the DOWN ARROW button to scroll down to MEASUREMENT VIEW 3 Press SELECT to open the MEASUREMENT VIEW parameter 4 User the ARROW buttons to scroll through the stored readings CALIBRATION Menu The Calibration menu allows the user to enable disable the calibration utility The Calibration menu also allows the user to delete Zero calibration data for both ferrous Zero F and non ferrous Zero N modes 1 Press the MENU button to access the programming menu 2 User the DOWN ARROW button to scroll down to CALIBRATION 3 Press SELECT to open the CALIBRATION parameter 4 User the ARROW to scroll through the available parameters detailed below ENABLE Enable the calibration mode DISABLE Disabl
15. oose OPTIONS Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll to the MEASURE MODE WORKING MODE PROBE USED UNIT SETTINGS BACKLIGHT LCD STATISTICS AND AUTO POWER OFF parameters Use the SELECT soft key to select the desired parameter Each parameter is detailed below a Measure Modes Select CONTINUOUS or SINGLE under MEASURE MODES in the OPTIONS Menu using the arrow buttons and the SELECT soft key In the CONTINUOUS measurement mode the meter displays a running average of readings as they are taken Note that the audible measurement beep is not active in this mode In the SINGLE measurement mode measurements are taken one at a time Single mode measurement readings are accompanied by an audible tone b Working Modes Select DIRECT or GROUP 1 2 3 or 4 under WORKING MODES in the OPTIONS Menu using the arrow buttons and the SELECT soft key In DIRECT mode individual readings are logged to memory When power is switched off or if the meter is switched to GROUP mode all DIRECT readings will be cleared However the statistical analysis data will remain The statistical analysis utility can evaluate up to 80 readings When the memory is filled new readings will replace old readings Lastly this mode has its own calibration and alarm limit values In GROUP mode each group memory can store a maximum of 80 readings and 5 statistical values Calibration and alarm limit values can be individually set and stored for each group When the memory
16. ure and update the display 5 The LCD will show the reading 250um at the center of the display area 6 A typical display will also show the following NO 1 reading number one on the lower left of DIR Fe the LCD 250 AVG 250um running average on the lower right um DIR DIR mode of operation on the upper left NO 1 AVG 250 Fe Ferrous substrate on the upper right of the LCD Experiment with the remaining reference films and the substrate before using the meter professionally Automatic Power OFF In order to conserve battery life the meter will automatically turn off after approximately 3 minutes To defeat this feature use the programming menu detailed in the next section menu parameter AUTO POWER OFF under OPTIONS LCD Backlight Button yy The LCD is equipped wit backigatiig for easier viewing especially in dimly lit areas Press the backlight button to turn the backlight on Press again to turn the backlight off To enable disable the LCD backlighting use the BACKLIGHT parameter under OPTIONS in the programming menu Factory Default Reset To restore the meter to its original factory default settings Turn the meter OFF Press and hold the ZERO button while switching the meter ON When the meter powers up the display will prompt fora YES or NO Press the SET button for YES or the CANCEL button for NO Note that all data in all memory locations will be erased in addition to statistics calibration values an
17. wer off to operate Disable Defeats the auto power off feature LIMIT re High Limit High Alarm alerts user when reached Limit settings Low Limit Low Alarm alerts user when reached Delete Limits Clear the alarm limit values DELETE Current Data Delete current data All Data Delete all stored data Group Data ear MEASUREMENT VIEW View stored data in all groups CALIBRATION Enable Allow calibration access Disable Lock out the calibration mode Delete Zero N Clear the zero cal data non ferrous Delete Zero F Clear the zero cal data ferrous NOTE Disable the Auto Power OFF feature before lengthy programming to avoid inconvenient automatic power down while programming 4 CG204 EU EN V2 1 3 11 STATISTICAL VIEWS Menu 5 Press the MENU button to access the programming menu Press SELECT to choose STATISTCAL VIEW Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the AVERAGE MINIMUM MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DATA and SDEV Standard Deviation values for the stored readings NO DATA will display if no readings are available for the meter to analyze Stored readings will clear when the meter powers down unless the GROUP feature is used refer to GROUP function explanation later in this section Press the BACK and then the ESC soft keys to return to the normal operating mode OPTIONS Menu Bee Gol Press the MENU button to access the programming menu Use the DOWN ARROW button to scroll down to OPTIONS Press SELECT to ch
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