EDTM ETEKT+ AE1601 User Manual

ETEKT+ IMPROPER OPERATING CONDITIONS

The ETEKT+ is the only thing that should be in contact with the glass while
the reading is being taken. The operator may have their hand on the
meter itself, but should not allow any part of their hand to overlap the meter

and come into contact with the glass during testing.

If the window area under test is excessively
dirty or contaminated, the ETEKT+ may
give improper results. The window area
under test must be RELATIVELY CLEAN.
Clean the test area or move the ETEKT+ to
a clean location on the window.

The ETEKT+ must be used with the surface
opposite the POWER button pushed flat
against the window. Using the small end
surface of the unit or tilting the unit away
from the window surface will give
improper results.

ETEKT+

DUAL PANE LOW-E COATING DETECTOR

MODEL# AE1601

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The "ETEKT+" is a portable instrument using a patented method to detect the
presence and location of Low-E coatings or any other conductive coating
on or within a window assembly. The ETEKT+ is designed to test single or
double pane windows from a single side. The instrument is optimized for
windows containing 3/32” and 1/8” glass with air spaces up through ½",
HOWEVER the AE1601 can test many other window sizes as explained in this
operating manual.

Placing your hand or an object on the
opposite side of the window may cause
improper results. Remove hand or object.

IMPORTANT:
Do not operate the ETEKT+ within two (2) inches
of a window frame or any other metallic window

2"

component. Extraneous conductive materials
may impact the accuracy of your test results

2"

AE1601 WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants all models of the AE1601 to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service as specified within the operator's manual. The
manufacturer shall repair or replace the unit within twelve (12) months from the original date of
shipment after the unit is returned to the manufacturers factory, prepaid by the user, and the unit is
disclosed to the manufacturers satisfaction, to be thus defective. This warranty shall not apply to any
unit that has been repaired or altered other than by the manufacturer. The aforementioned provisions
do not extend the original warranty period of the unit which has been repaired or replaced by the
manufacturer. Batteries are not covered by warranty.

EDTM, Inc. assumes no liability for the consequential damages of any kind through the use or misuse of
the AE1601 product by the purchaser or others. No other obligations or liabilities are expressed or
implied. All damage or liability claims will be limited to an amount equal to the sale price of the
AE1601, as established by EDTM, Inc.

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This instrument detects the presence of all electrically conductive coatings
in/on a window, including Low-E coatings. Make sure the window is
reasonably clean before testing. The “FAR” and “CLEAR” indicators are
dependent on the window being within the thickness specifications listed
above. If in doubt about the thickness of the window being tested, always
test both sides of the window and look for the side that yields the “NEAR”
indication. The “NEAR” indication works for any glass thickness.

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CONTACTING LOW E = SURFACE 1 DETECTION

WHAT IF I DON’T KNOW THE THICKNESS OF GLASS I AM TESTING?

All Indicators

CONTACTING

(SURFACE 1)

Meter is contacting the
coated surface.

NEAR INDICATION = SURFACE 2 DETECTION

Yellow Indicator

NEAR

(SURFACE 2)

The Low-E coating is
on the near pane.

FAR INDICATION = SURFACE 3/4 DETECTION

Red Indicator

FAR

(SURFACE 3)

The Low-E coating is
on the far pane.

Green Indicator

CLEAR

(No Low-E)

The window has no
coating.

When the ETEKT+ is in direct
contact with a LOW-E coating
the GREEN, YELLOW and RED

PANE 1

AIR SPACE

PANE 2

indicators will all be lighted.

The YELLOW light indicates that
a LOW-E coating exists on the
NEAR surface of the window.
The near surface of the window

PANE 1

AIR SPACE

PANE 2

is surface #2 as you look at the
window.

The RED light indicates that a
LOW-E coating exists on a FAR
surface of the window. The far
surfaces of the window are

PANE 1

AIR SPACE

PANE 2

surface #3 or #4 as you look at
the window.

CLEAR INDICATION

The GREEN light indicates that the
window is CLEAR of any LOW-E
COATING. NO LOW-E coating
exists on any of the surfaces

PANE 1

PANE 2

"SINGLE PANE MODE"

The ETEKT+ RED/FAR and GREEN/CLEAR lights are optimized for single pane or IG
window assemblies manufactured with 3/32" (2.5mm) or 1/8" (3mm) glass with an air
space between 1/4" and ½". Whenever you are operating on glass or air spaces
BEYOND this range, DISREGARD the and indicators--they have NO

RED GREEN

meaning.
Therefore to fully test an IG unit when the thickness is not known, you must take a

reading from both sides of the window, measuring each piece of glass
individually. Watch ONLY for the NEAR/YELLOW indicator. If you do not obtain a
NEAR indication on either side of the IG unit, it is a CLEAR IG assembly. If you do
obtain a NEAR indication on one side of the window, that piece of glass contains
the low e, and it is on the second surface of the glass as explained on the
previous page.

SUMMARIZING:

1. Test both sides of the window looking for the NEAR indication ONLY.

2. If you do not get a NEAR indication on either side of the window, the
window does not contain any LOW-E coatings (it is a clear window).

3. If the YELLOW/NEAR indicator lights on one of the sides of the window,
then that pane of glass contains the LOW-E coating.

4. Totally disregard the FAR and CLEAR indicators, as they are not valid in
this application.

5. The "CONTACTING" coating indication is valid for ALL applications,
regardless of thickness or air space.

OTHER APPLICATIONS

The AE1601 instrument can be used to identify ANY conductive coatings, even if
they are not low e coatings. Other known applications for the AE1601 include
identifying non-ceramic window films and also Pilkington’s “Optiview” anti­reflective coating. In most cases the ETEKT+ is able to identify other coatings even if
they are protected by an insulating coating over the top of the conductive surface.

MULTIPLE LOW E SURFACES or TRIPLE PANE

The AE1601 instrument will only detect the nearest low e coating it encounters.
Therefore if you have a window with more than one low e coating, the AE1601 will
only show the presence of the coating that is closest to the meter. If you believe
there is more than one coating, you will need to test the other side of the window to
confirm this. Remember, the instrument will only identify the nearest coating it
encounters. For triple pane applications, it is necessary to test both sides of the
window.

LOW BATTERY INDICATION

The AE1601 is equipped with a low battery indicator that will indicate when it is
necessary to replace the battery. The low battery condition is indicated by blinking
the LED that gives the results of the test. Typically the LED result is shown in a
“constant-on” style. However when the battery needs replaced, the LED result will
be blinked. This is the warning indication that a new battery should be installed
sometime soon. The instrument will continue to operate correctly for a given time
after the warning is indicated. It is recommended that you replace the battery
soon. Once the battery voltage drops to a dangerously low level, the instrument
will NOT operate and the LED indicators will go into a continuous blinking pattern,
NOT allowing you to use the meter.

AIR SPACE

The AE1601 is powered by a 9 volt alkaline battery. Please replace the battery with
an alkaline battery when necessary.