Checkline 3000FX User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

01.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

02.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

2.1 Gauge

2.2 Display

2.3 Complete Kit

03.0 Basic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

3.1 Power

3.2 Selecting Units of Measure

3.3 Backlight

3.4 Beeper

3.5 Manually Setting the Measure Mode (DCFN version only)

3.6 Total Reset to Factory Defaults

3.7 Battery Replacement

04.0 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.1 Measuring Using Default Calibration

4.4 One-Point Calibration (Zero)

4.3 Two-Point Calibration

4.4 Adding Zero Offset

05.0 Setting Audible Limit Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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6.0 Managing Statistical and Single Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.1 Selecting Statistics for display

6.2 Displaying / Printing Statistics

6.3 Displaying / Printing Single Values

6.4 Deleting Stored Values

07.0 Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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8.0 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

09.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

10.0 Measuring Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

11.0 Resolution Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

12.0 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Appendix: Diagram of Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

01.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

02.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

2.1 Gauge

2.2 Display

2.3 Complete Kit

03.0 Basic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

3.1 Power

3.2 Selecting Units of Measure

3.3 Backlight

3.4 Beeper

3.5 Manually Setting the Measure Mode (DCFN version only)

3.6 Total Reset to Factory Defaults

3.7 Battery Replacement

04.0 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.1 Measuring Using Default Calibration

4.4 One-Point Calibration (Zero)

4.3 Two-Point Calibration

4.4 Adding Zero Offset

05.0 Setting Audible Limit Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

0

6.0 Managing Statistical and Single Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.1 Selecting Statistics for display

6.2 Displaying / Printing Statistics

6.3 Displaying / Printing Single Values

6.4 Deleting Stored Values

07.0 Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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8.0 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

09.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

10.0 Measuring Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

11.0 Resolution Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

12.0 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Appendix: Diagram of Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Check•Line’s 3000FX Series gauges provide precise, non-destructive
digital coating thickness measurement on steel and non-ferrous
metals.

Three models are available:
DCF-3000FX: For testing non-magnetic coatings such as varnish,

paint, enamel, chrome, copper, zinc, etc., on steel and iron.
DCN-3000FX: For testing varnish, paint and anodizing on

non-ferrous metals and on austenitic stainless steels.
DCFN-3000FX: Combines the ferrous and non-ferrous testing

capabilities of the DCF-3000FX and DCN-3000FX.
3000FX Series gauges employ the same familiar menu technique that

is used in cellular telephones.
There are 4 main menu sections: Calibrations, Statistics, Limit

Values and Options. All gauge functions are accessed from one of
these main sections. The steps to necessary to reach and activate a
particular gauge function appear on the display in clear, easily under­stood language—place probe on Cal foil, for example. A confirming
message appears on the display as each step is completed.

The Appendix provides a diagram of the menu structure.

It will be helpful to take a few minutes to study the Appendix while

practicing using the ▲, ▼, OK and ESC keys to move through the
menus selections. The 3000FS Series gauges are very easy to use.
A few minutes spent familiarizing yourself with using the keys to
move through the menus is all the training required.

WARRAN TY

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. (ELECTROMATIC) warrants to the original pur­chaser that this product is of merchantable quality and confirms in kind and quality with the
descriptions and specifications thereof. Product failure or malfunction arising out of any
defect in workmanship or material in the product existing at the time of delivery thereof
which manifests itself within one year from the sale of such product, shall be remedied by
repair or replacement of such product, at ELECTROMATIC’s option, except where unautho­rized repair, disassembly, tampering, abuse or misapplication has taken place, as determined
by ELECTROMATIC. All returns for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or replacement
must be authorized by ELECTROMATIC, in advance, with all repacking and shipping
expenses to the address below to be borne by the purchaser.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS OR IS
DISCOVERED BEFORE, UPON OR AFTER REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR, AND
WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER’S OR
SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM INVOICE DATE.

Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. The duration of any
implied warranty, including, without limitation, fitness for any particular purpose and mer­chantability with respect to this product, is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts but, not with­standing, this warranty, in the absence of such limitations, shall extend for one year from the
date of invoice.

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA
Tel: [phone]/ Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic Equipment
Co., Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed
for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. Any brand or product
names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and are trademarks or reg­istered trademarks of their respective holders.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Check•Line’s 3000FX Series gauges provide precise, non-destructive
digital coating thickness measurement on steel and non-ferrous
metals.

Three models are available:
DCF-3000FX: For testing non-magnetic coatings such as varnish,

paint, enamel, chrome, copper, zinc, etc., on steel and iron.
DCN-3000FX: For testing varnish, paint and anodizing on

non-ferrous metals and on austenitic stainless steels.
DCFN-3000FX: Combines the ferrous and non-ferrous testing

capabilities of the DCF-3000FX and DCN-3000FX.
3000FX Series gauges employ the same familiar menu technique that

is used in cellular telephones.
There are 4 main menu sections: Calibrations, Statistics, Limit

Values and Options. All gauge functions are accessed from one of
these main sections. The steps to necessary to reach and activate a
particular gauge function appear on the display in clear, easily under­stood language—place probe on Cal foil, for example. A confirming
message appears on the display as each step is completed.

The Appendix provides a diagram of the menu structure.

It will be helpful to take a few minutes to study the Appendix while

practicing using the ▲, ▼, OK and ESC keys to move through the
menus selections. The 3000FS Series gauges are very easy to use.
A few minutes spent familiarizing yourself with using the keys to
move through the menus is all the training required.

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WARRAN TY

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. (ELECTROMATIC) warrants to the original pur­chaser that this product is of merchantable quality and confirms in kind and quality with the
descriptions and specifications thereof. Product failure or malfunction arising out of any
defect in workmanship or material in the product existing at the time of delivery thereof
which manifests itself within one year from the sale of such product, shall be remedied by
repair or replacement of such product, at ELECTROMATIC’s option, except where unautho­rized repair, disassembly, tampering, abuse or misapplication has taken place, as determined
by ELECTROMATIC. All returns for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or replacement
must be authorized by ELECTROMATIC, in advance, with all repacking and shipping
expenses to the address below to be borne by the purchaser.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS OR IS
DISCOVERED BEFORE, UPON OR AFTER REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR, AND
WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER’S OR
SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM INVOICE DATE.

Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. The duration of any
implied warranty, including, without limitation, fitness for any particular purpose and mer­chantability with respect to this product, is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts but, not with­standing, this warranty, in the absence of such limitations, shall extend for one year from the
date of invoice.

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA
Tel: [phone]/ Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic Equipment
Co., Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed
for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. Any brand or product
names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and are trademarks or reg­istered trademarks of their respective holders.

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ZER O

ER

Non-

Non-

Ferr

Ferr

mils

mils

µmm

mm

AUTO F/ N

F

C AL

LIMIT

LIMIT

1/4 CALIBRATION

1/4 Ze ro Setting
2/4 Foi l Calibr ation
3/4 Ze ro Offset

1 /2 Offs et setti ng
2 /2 Delect ion of Offset
4/4 D eletion of Cali bration
1 /1 Wo rks Calib ration Activat ed

2/4 STATISTICS

1/5 Print Out of Stati stics
2/5 Print Out of M easurement s
3/5 Display of Sta tistics
4/5 Display of M easurem ents
5/5 Delection of Statistics

3/4 LIMIT S

1/2 Li mit Setti ng
1/ 2 Set L ower L imit
2 /2 Set U pper Li mit
2/2 De letion of Li mits

4/4 OPTIONS

1/9 M easuring Unit
1 /2 µm
2 /2 m ils
2/9 Measuri ng Mode
1 /3 Aut o FN Ident
2 /3 Ferro us (F)
3 /3 Non -Ferrou s (N)

3/9 Switch Off Mode

1 /2 Aut o
2 /2 Perm anent

4/ 9 Backl ight

1 /3 Off
2/3 3 Secs
3/3 Per manent

5/ 9 Beeper

1 /2 On
2 /2 Off

6/9 Online Stat istics

1/2 M ean & Stad. Dev.
2/2 M ax and M in

7/9 Welcome Test

1/2 On
2/2 Off

8/9 Power Supply

1 /2 Batt eries
2 /2 Rech argeable Bat teries

9/9 Language

1 /3 Engl ish
2 /3 Espano l
3 /3 Franc ais

APPENDIX: DIAG RAM OF MEN U ST R UCTU R E

ZER O

ER

Non-

Non-

Ferr

Ferr

mils

mils

µmm

mm

AUTO F/ N

F

C AL

LIMIT

LIMIT

1/4 CALIBRATION

1/4 Ze ro Setting
2/4 Foi l Calibr ation
3/4 Ze ro Offset

1 /2 Offs et setti ng
2 /2 Delect ion of Offset
4/4 D eletion of Cali bration
1 /1 Wo rks Calib ration Activat ed

2/4 STATISTICS

1/5 Print Out of Stati stics
2/5 Print Out of M easurement s
3/5 Display of Sta tistics
4/5 Display of M easurem ents
5/5 Delection of Statistics

3/4 LIMIT S

1/2 Li mit Setti ng
1/ 2 Set L ower L imit
2 /2 Set U pper Li mit
2/2 De letion of Li mits

4/4 OPTIONS

1/9 M easuring Unit
1 /2 µm
2 /2 m ils
2/9 Measuri ng Mode
1 /3 Aut o FN Ident
2 /3 Ferro us (F)
3 /3 Non -Ferrou s (N)

3/9 Switch Off Mode

1 /2 Aut o
2 /2 Perm anent

4/ 9 Backl ight

1 /3 Off
2/3 3 Secs
3/3 Per manent

5/ 9 Beeper

1 /2 On
2 /2 Off

6/9 Online Stat istics

1/2 M ean & Stad. Dev.
2/2 M ax and M in

7/9 Welcome Test

1/2 On
2/2 Off

8/9 Power Supply

1 /2 Batt eries
2 /2 Rech argeable Bat teries

9/9 Language

1 /3 Engl ish
2 /3 Espano l
3 /3 Franc ais

After turning on the instrument, press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly to move to
the desired main section (Calibration, for example). Next, press OK
to access the second level subsections within the main section. Press
▼ to scroll through the second level subsections and OK to select
one. Use the same technique of pressing ▲ or ▼ and OK to access
third level subsections; use ESC to move back to the next higher
level up to the - - - - screen, delete the last reading immediately after
taking it and interrupt a setting action.

2.0 OVERVIEW

2.1 Display

If this symbol flashes, the batteries have to be
changed, see page 9.

-------- Appears if limit values are exceeded or not reached
ZERO Appears when Zero calibration is complete.

If flashing: ZERO setting begun but not completed.

CAL Appears when Foil calibration is complete.

If flashing: CAL setting begun but not completed.

LIMIT Appears if Limit values have been set.

If flashing: LIMIT setting begun but not completed.

AUTO FN Appears when automatic ferrous / non-ferrous

measuring mode is active.

Ferr Appears when ferrous measuring mode is active.
Non-Ferr Appears when non-ferrous measuring mode is active.
µm All measured values given in µm unit.
mils All measured values given in mils unit.

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APPENDIX: DIAG RAM OF MEN U ST R UCTU R E

After turning on the instrument, press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly to move to
the desired main section (Calibration, for example). Next, press OK
to access the second level subsections within the main section. Press
▼ to scroll through the second level subsections and OK to select
one. Use the same technique of pressing ▲ or ▼ and OK to access
third level subsections; use ESC to move back to the next higher
level up to the - - - - screen, delete the last reading immediately after
taking it and interrupt a setting action.

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2.0 OVERVIEW

2.1 Display

If this symbol flashes, the batteries have to be
changed, see page 9.

-------- Appears if limit values are exceeded or not reached
ZERO Appears when Zero calibration is complete.

If flashing: ZERO setting begun but not completed.

CAL Appears when Foil calibration is complete.

If flashing: CAL setting begun but not completed.

LIMIT Appears if Limit values have been set.

If flashing: LIMIT setting begun but not completed.

AUTO FN Appears when automatic ferrous / non-ferrous

measuring mode is active.

Ferr Appears when ferrous measuring mode is active.
Non-Ferr Appears when non-ferrous measuring mode is active.
µm All measured values given in µm unit.
mils All measured values given in mils unit.

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2.2 Gauge

C

12.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

A

B

Infrared Adapter

H

G

2.2 Gauge

D

E

Data Transfer Software

F

Test Stand

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12.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

A

B

Infrared Adapter

C

D

H

E

Data Transfer Software

G

F

Test Stand

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11.0 RESOLUTI ON TABLE

Mils

00.00 – 9.99 mils 0.01 mils

10.00 – 24.98 mils 0.02 mils

25.00 – 49.95 mils 0.05 mils

50.00 – 60 mils 0.1 mils

Microns (µm)

000.0 – 999 µm 0.1 µm

100.0 – 249.8 µm 0.2 µm

250.0 – 499.5 µm 0.5 µm

500.0 – 999.0 µm 1.0 µm
1,000 – 1500 µm 0.002mm

A IR Sensor Transmits stored measurement data to a PC or printer

B LED Screen Displays numerical data & operator prompts
C ▲ ▼ Keys Use to:

D OK Key Use to:

E ESC Key Use to:

F Probe Place on test sample at a right angle to take

G Measurement Must be in contact with test sample for measurement

Sensor data to be recorded

H Power Switch Turns the gauge on and off

equipped with an infrared adapter

1. Scroll through main menu

2. Set calibration

3. Set zero offset
4 Set limit alerts

1. Confirm menu selection

2. Complete setting an action

1. Move back to next higher menu level

2. Delete last reading (immediately after recording it)

3. Delete of statistics & stored readings

4. Exit calibration, zero offset and limit alert setting
procedures

measurement.

0

11.0 RESOLUTI ON TABLE

Mils

00.00 – 9.99 mils 0.01 mils

10.00 – 24.98 mils 0.02 mils

25.00 – 49.95 mils 0.05 mils

50.00 – 60 mils 0.1 mils

Microns (µm)

000.0 – 999 µm 0.1 µm

100.0 – 249.8 µm 0.2 µm

250.0 – 499.5 µm 0.5 µm

500.0 – 999.0 µm 1.0 µm
1,000 – 1500 µm 0.002mm

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A IR Sensor Transmits stored measurement data to a PC or printer

B LED Screen Displays numerical data & operator prompts
C ▲ ▼ Keys Use to:

D OK Key Use to:

E ESC Key Use to:

F Probe Place on test sample at a right angle to take

G Measurement Must be in contact with test sample for measurement

Sensor data to be recorded

H Power Switch Turns the gauge on and off

equipped with an infrared adapter

1. Scroll through main menu

2. Set calibration

3. Set zero offset

4 Set limit alerts

1. Confirm menu selection

2. Complete setting an action

1. Move back to next higher menu level

2. Delete last reading (immediately after recording it)

3. Delete of statistics & stored readings

4. Exit calibration, zero offset and limit alert setting
procedures

measurement.

0

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