DeFelsko PosiTest PC Instruction Manual
Powder Checker
Uncured Coating Thickness Gage
Instruction Manual v. 3.0
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Introduction
The PosiTest PC Powder Checker is a hand-held, non-contact
coating thickness gage that uses high-frequency ultrasound to
predict the cured thickness of uncured powder coatings.
PosiTest PC Contents
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PosiTest PC gage
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Zero Fixture
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Replacement probe screen
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4 AAA alkaline batteries
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Instruction manual
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Hard shell carrying case
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USB Cable
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PosiSoft Desktop reporting software
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Two (2) year warranty
Quick Start
1. POWER-UP the PosiTest PC by pressing the button.
2. ZERO the gage using the supplied Zero Fixture (pg. 4).
3. MEASURE the applied powder (pg. 4).
4. ADJUST to the specific powder if necessary (pg. 8).
NOTE:
To preserve battery life, the PosiTest PC will power
down after approximately 5 minutes of no activity. All settings are
retained.
Sensor/Screen
Display
Buttons
The USB Port has several functions:
n Gage updates (pg. 10)
n USB Keyboard Mode /
live stream readings (pg. 10)
n Download stored readings to
PosiSoft Desktop (pg. 10)
n Allows the gage to be operated
without batteries when
connected to a suitable
USB Port
USB power supply
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Menu Navigation
Press the and buttons simultaneously to
enter the gage menu. Navigate between menu
items using the or buttons. Use the to
select the highlighted menu item.
The following menu items are displayed:
Memory Mode: Turns Memory Mode ON.
The gage will store and maintain a running
average for up to 999 readings. Stored
measurements can be downloaded to PosiSoft
Desktop Software (pg. 10). When Memory Mode
is ON, the following menu options appear:
RESET Memory Mode. All stored readings and the
running average will be cleared from gage memory.
Turns Memory Mode OFF
NOTES:
Memory Mode is unavailable when USB Keyboard
Mode is active
While in Memory Mode, press the button to discard
the last reading
Zero: Zeroes the instrument using the supplied Zero
Fixture (pg. 4)
1-Point Adjustment: Adjusts the gage to a known
thickness of powder (see Adjustment Techniques, pg. 8)
2-Point Adjustment: Adjusts the gage to two known
thicknesses of powder if the 1-Point Adjustment does not
improve accuracy (see , pg. 9)
Display Brightness: Adjusts the gage display
brightness using the and buttons.
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Units: Toggles the display units between mils and
microns.
Sound: Turns the built-in speaker ON or OFF .
When set to OFF, a red speaker icon will appear in
the gage display.
Scan Mode: In this mode, the gage will continuously
take readings, and only add a reading to memory when
the button is released. Ideal for quickly analyzing
large areas. (See Scan Mode, pg. 6)
USB Keyboard Mode: When enabled and connected to
a computer, the PosiTest PC will be recognized as a
keyboard. Readings are sent to the computer as they
are taken, emulating keystrokes. (pg. 10)
NOTE:
Memory Mode is unavailable when in USB Keyboard Mode.
Gage Reset: Restores the gage to default settings,
clears stored memory and calibration adjustments.
Power Off: Powers down the gage. Alternatively, the
gage will automatically power down after approximately
5 minutes of no activity. All settings are retained.
Exit Menu: Exits the gage menu and returns to the main
measurement screen.
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