PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-CT 29 Coating Thickness Gauge User Manual

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User Manual
PCE-CT 29 Coating Thickness Gauge
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Last change: 6 February 2024 v1.0
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Contents 1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1 2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2 3 Scope of delivery .................................................................................. 3 4 Device description ................................................................................ 4
4.1 Display description ........................................................................................................... 5
5 Inserting or replacing batteries ........................................................... 6 6 Switching the meter on and off ........................................................... 6
6.1 Menu................................................................................................................................ 6
7 Software ................................................................................................. 9 8 Contact ................................................................................................. 10 9 Disposal ............................................................................................... 10
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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
· The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
· The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, ...) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
· Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations. · The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel. · Never use the instrument when your hands are wet. · You must not make any technical changes to the device. · The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents. · The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent. · Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device. · Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres. · The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances. · Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user. We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual. We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
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2 Specifications

Measurement on ferrous metal (Fe)

Measurement range

0 ... 2000 µm

Resolution

0.1 µm at 0.0 ... 99.9 µm

1 µm at 100 ... 2000 µm

Accuracy

±2 % ±2 µm of Rd

Repeatability

±1 % ±1 µm of Rd

Smallest radius of curvature

1.5 mm

Smallest measuring surface

Ø7 mm

Smallest layer thickness

0.5 mm

Measurement on non-ferrous metal (NFe)

Measurement range

0 ... 2000 µm

Resolution

0.1 µm at 0.0 ... 99.9 µm

1 µm at 100 ... 2000 µm

Accuracy

±2 % ±2 µm of Rd

Repeatability

±1 % ±1 µm of Rd

Smallest radius of curvature

3 mm

Smallest measuring surface

Ø5 mm

Smallest layer thickness

0.3 mm

Temperature

Measurement range

0 ... 50 °C / 32 ... 122 °F

Resolution

0.1 °C / °F

Accuracy

±1.2 °C / ±2.2°F

Moisture

Measurement range

0 ... 100 % RH

Resolution

0.1 % RH

Accuracy

±3.2 % RH at 20.0 ... 70.0 % RH

±4.0 % RH at 0.0 ... 19.9 % RH

±4.0 % RH at 70.1 ... 100.0 % RH

Further specifications

Display

2.4" LC display

Automatic display orientation

0, 90, 180 and 270 °, can be switched off

(measuring window only)

Statistical functions

average, highest, lowest and SDev measured value

Measuring modes

direct, groups, SSPC

Units

µm, mm, mils, inch

Power supply

2 x AA batteries

Interface

micro USB

Alarm

signal tone and / or LED signal light when the adjustable

upper or lower alarm limit is exceeded

Automatic power-off

off, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes

Menu languages

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,

Chinese, Japanese

Operating conditions

0 ... +50 °C

20 ... 90 % RH, non-condensing

Storage conditions

-10 ... +60 °C

20 ... 90 % RH, non-condensing

Dimensions

35 x 64 x 137 mm

Weight

175 g

3 Scope of delivery
1 x PCE-CT 29 coating thickness gauge 1 x set of standard foils 1 x calibration plates (Fe and NFe) 1 x USB pen drive 2 x 1.5 V AA battery 1 x carrying case 1 x user manual
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4 Device description
No. Description of the 1 LED with three different signals 2 LCD 3 Micro-USB interface 4 Menu key Back key On and off switch 5 Arrow up key 6 Zero calibration key 7 Enter key 8 Arrow down key 9 Coating thickness sensor 10 Temperature and humidity sensor 11 Battery compartment cover
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4.1 Display description

No. Description of the

Display of the method used for measurement

Set time

Current battery charge

Measured value

Unit

Statistics

Largest, smallest measured value, average and standard deviation

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

5 Inserting or replacing batteries
If the battery is discharged, it is possible that the meter can no longer be switched on or that the measured values are no longer within the specified accuracies. To insert or replace the batteries, first switch off the meter. Open the battery compartment on the back, remove the batteries if necessary and replace them with 2 new 1.5 V batteries. Ensure that the polarity is correct when inserting the batteries.
6 Switching the meter on and off
To switch on the meter, press and hold the on and off switch for two seconds. After switching on, the measurement can be carried out immediately. To switch the meter off again, press and hold the switch again for two seconds.

6.1 Menu

To make settings, press the menu key. The arrow keys can now be used to select between the

individual setting options and to change parameters. Press the enter key to accept the respective

setting or open the setting option. Use the back key to go back one level if settings are not to be

accepted or the measurement is to be resumed.

The menu is organised as follows:

Function

Meaning

Work mode

Settings for the individual operating modes

Fe/NFe

Setting the measurement method

Units

Setting the unit of coating thickness

measurement

Environment

Setting the temperature, humidity and dew

point

Calibration

Calibration of the meter

Limits

Set limit values

User settings

Other settings for the meter

6.1.1 Set work mode
To set the work mode, go to the settings and select "Work mode". Here, you can switch between the individual work modes.

6.1.1.1 Switch work mode
To switch to a different work mode, select the desired work mode under "Mode select". You can choose between "Group" and "SSPC (Society of Protective Coatings)"

6.1.1.2 Set group mode
To choose between the individual groups, go to "Group select" where you can choose between 50 different groups where the measured values are saved. The number of measured values already saved is displayed for each group. 50 measured values can be saved for each group. No measured values are saved with "Direct".

6.1.1.3 Set SSPC mode To set the SSPC mode, go to "SSPC mode". The number of measuring points can be set there.

Function Times/Spots
Spots/Area

Meaning
Number of measurements per surface Smallest value: 3
Number of surface that are measured Smallest value: 5

Note: The limit values are taken from the limit value function. See also 6.1.6 Set alarm limit values.

6.1.1.4 Clear memory
To clear the memory, go to "Clear Memory". If you really want to clear the memory, confirm the entry by selecting "Yes".

6.1.2 Ferrous and non-ferrous measuring substance
To switch between the measurement of ferrous (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) metals, go to "Fe/NFe" in the settings. Here, you can select which method should be used for measurement. The measurement method is automatically selected if you choose "Both". Note: It is recommended to select "Both".

6.1.3 Set units
To set the coating thickness unit, go to "Units" in the menu. The coating thickness unit can be set there. The following options are available: µm, mm, mils, inch.

6.1.4 Change temperature, humidity and dew point
To set the temperature, humidity and dew point, go to the menu and select "Environment". From there, you can set which measured values are to be displayed. The following options are available:

Selection Temp only Temp/Humidity Temp/Dew Point Enviro off

Meaning Temperature display Display of temperature and humidity Display of temperature and dew point No display

6.1.4.1 Set temperature unit
To set the temperature unit, go to "Units". From there, you can change the temperature unit. You can choose either °C or °F.

6.1.5 Calibration

To calibrate the meter, go to "Calibration" in the settings.

There are four different options for calibration:

Selection

Meaning

Zero Only

Calibration of the zero point

Single Point

Zero point calibration with calibration of a

reference

SSPC Mode 1

Calibration of a reference

SSPC Mode 2

Calibration with two references

Reset

Reset all calibration points

Select the desired function and follow the instructions on the display. Depending on the selection, a calibration must first be carried out on the zero standard or with a reference foil. If calibration is carried out with reference foils, the measured value can be adjusted using the arrow keys after the measurement with a reference.

6.1.6 Set alarm limit values To set the alarm limits for the measurement, go to the "Limits" item in the menu.

6.1.6.1 Switching the limit value alarm on and off To switch the limit alarm function on and off, switch "Limit" on or off.

6.1.6.2 Setting the limit value alarm indicator

To set the limit value alarm indicator, go to "Warning Indication".

The following settings can be made from there.

Setting option

Meaning

Beeper

An acoustic signal is emitted as soon as the set limit value is

exceeded.

Note: The sound must be active in the settings for the signal

tone to be active.

LED Flash

The LED indicator signals whether the measured value is within

the set limit value.

Both

Both the acoustic signal and the LED indicator show whether

the measured value is within the set limit values.

Note: The sound must be active in the settings for the signal

tone to be active.

Off

No signal when limit values are exceeded

6.1.6.3 Set alarm limit values
Go to "Set High Limit" to set the upper alarm limit value. To set the lower limit value, go to "Set Low Limit".

7 Software
First install the software on your computer with administrator rights. Then connect the meter to your PC. Then start the software with administrator rights.

Symbol

Meaning Measured values are transferred live from the meter Data memory is read out Mark all displayed measured values Mark measured values selected by the user Export measured values in XLS file format Export measured values in CSV file format

If you switch from live transfer to retrieving the data memory, you will be asked whether the currently displayed measured values should be overwritten. Therefore, make sure that the currently displayed measured values have been exported. Then select which memory group you want to transfer to the PC. Here, you can choose between "Group" and "SSPC". The import can be cancelled with "Cancel".

8 Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.
9 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.
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PCE Instruments contact information

Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH Im Langel 26 D-59872 Meschede Deutschland Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 info@pce-instruments.com www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch
United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd Trafford House Chester Rd, Old Trafford Manchester M32 0RS United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 161 464902 0 Fax: +44 (0) 161 464902 9 info@pce-instruments.co.uk www.pce-instruments.com/english
The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V. Institutenweg 15 7521 PH Enschede Nederland Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 info@pcebenelux.nl www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

France
PCE Instruments France EURL 23, rue de Strasbourg 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets France Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 info@pce-france.fr www.pce-instruments.com/french
Italy
PCE Italia s.r.l. Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 55010 Loc. Gragnano Capannori (Lucca) Italia Telefono: +39 0583 975 114 Fax: +39 0583 974 824 info@pce-italia.it www.pce-instruments.com/italiano
United States of America
PCE Americas Inc. 1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach 33458 FL USA Tel: +1 (561) 320-9162 Fax: +1 (561) 320-9176 info@pce-americas.com www.pce-instruments.com/us

Spain
PCE Ibérica S.L. Calle Mula, 8 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España Tel. : +34 967 543 548 Fax: +34 967 543 542 info@pce-iberica.es www.pce-instruments.com/espanol
Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazlari Ltd.ti. Halkali Merkez Mah. Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C 34303 Küçükçekmece - stanbul Türkiye Tel: 0212 471 11 47 Faks: 0212 705 53 93 info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr www.pce-instruments.com/turkish
Denmark
PCE Instruments Denmark ApS Birk Centerpark 40 7400 Herning Denmark Tel.: +45 70 30 53 08 kontakt@pce-instruments.com www.pce-instruments.com/dansk

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