Elcometer E130-S, E130-T Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

The New Elcometer 130

Salt Contamination Meter

The Elcometer 130 Model T meets the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive. The Elcometer 130 Model S meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. This product is Class B, Group 1 ISM equipment according to CISPR 11. Class B product: Suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. Group 1 ISM product: A product in which there is intentionally generated and/or used conductively coupled radiofrequency energy which is necessary for the internal functioning of the equipment itself. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Elcometer 130 Model T complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Elcometer 130 Model T: The FCC identifier and the Japanese radio law certification numbers can be located in the gauge's Regulatory screen found in the following menu structure

Menu/About/Legal/Regulatory. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by Elcometer Limited could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

Elcometer 130 Model S: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Elcometer 130 Model T: Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an

antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited, Edge Lane, Manchester, M43 6BU. United Kingdom are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Elcometer Limited. Bluetooth SIG

QDID = B014393. All other trademarks acknowledged. Gauge Dimensions: 250 x 145 x 50mm (9.8 x 5.7 x 1.9"). Gauge Weight: 780g (1.72lb) © Elcometer Limited 2013. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

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TMA-0578 Issue 01

Section

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GAUGE OVERVIEW AND BOX CONTENTS...........................................................

GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................

MEASURING SOLUBLE SALTS...............................................................................

MEASURING CONDUCTIVITY (T)...........................................................................

VERIFYING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION................................................................

THE DISPLAY...........................................................................................................

THE GAUGE FEATURES.........................................................................................

BATCHING (T)..........................................................................................................

DOWNLOADING DATA USING ELCOMASTER 2.0................................................

ELCOMASTER MOBILE..........................................................................................

CLOUD COMPUTING WITH ELCOMASTER (T).....................................................

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF ELCOMASTER 2.0................................................

CHANGING THE WELCOME SCREEN...................................................................

GAUGE FIRMWARE UPDATES...............................................................................

GAUGE ICONS.........................................................................................................

GAUGE MENU STRUCTURES................................................................................

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................

SPARES & ACCESSORIES......................................................................................

ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION...........................................................

INDEX.......................................................................................................................

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CONTENTS

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WELCOME

Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter. Welcome to Elcometer.

Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of coatings inspection equipment. Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application to post application inspection.

The Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter is a world beating product. With the purchase of this gauge you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer.

For more information visit www.elcometer.com

ABOUT YOUR GAUGE

The Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter quickly and accurately measures the level of soluble salts on surfaces.

The gauge is available in two models; Model S and T. This manual describes the operation of both Elcometer 130 models and

indicates, where necessary, which specific model(s) the feature is available on in brackets after the feature eg. S for Model S, T for Model T.

All versions of the gauge feature an easy-to-use menu driven graphical interface which guides the user through tasks such as gauge configuration and calibration adjustment.

CONVENTIONS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The Elcometer 130 is operated using a simple menu structure which helps you get the most from your gauge.

As an example, the Languages option is located within Setup which is under the Menu softkey and is shown in these instructions as:

Menu/Setup/Language

1 GAUGE OVERVIEW AND BOX CONTENTS

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Gauge Overview

Box Contents

1 USB Data Output & Power Socket (below cover) 2 On/Off Key 3 Multifunction Softkeys 4 LCD Display 5 Green LED 6 Shoulder Strap Connection 7 Magnetic Safety Catch 8 Pressure Plate 9 Measurement Electrodes 10 Red LED 11 Magnetic Feet 12 Battery Door 13 Tripod Mount Point

§4 x AA Batteries

§USB Cable

§ElcoMaster™ 2.0 Software (Model T)

§Test Certificate

§Calibration Certificate (dependent on version ordered)

§User Guide

Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter High Purity Test Papers (Box of 100) Bottle of Pure Water; 250ml (8fl oz) 3 x Syringes; 2.5ml (0.08fl oz) Sensor Wipes (Box of 72) 2 x Plastic Tweezers Disposable Vinyl Gloves; Box of 20 PVC Self Seal Bags; Box of 20 1 x Screen Protector Transit Case Shoulder Strap

Packaging

The gauge is packed in cardboard packaging. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Please Consult your Local Environmental Authority for further guidance.

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2 GETTING STARTED

Fitting the batteries

Your gauge is supplied with batteries ready to fit. To insert or replace the batteries:

1. Unscrew and pull-up the retaining screw

then remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert 4 batteries (type LR6/AA) taking care

to ensure correct battery polarity.

3. Refit the cover and tighten the retaining

screw.

The battery condition is indicated by a symbol in the top right of the display:

• Full symbol (orange) = batteries at full capacity

• Empty symbol (red, flashing) = batteries at lowest sustainable level To maximise battery life, ensure that Auto Screen Brightness is

selected, or the screen brightness is low via Menu/Setup/Screen Settings/Screen Brightness and the Bluetooth (T) is disabled (if not being used) via Menu/Bluetooth and uncheck the Enable Bluetooth radio button.

Fitting the shoulder strap

A shoulder strap is supplied with each gauge. This is fitted by attaching the clips at either end of the strap to the shoulder strap connection points at the top of the gauge.

Switching the gauge on/off

To switch on, press on/off key for more than 0.5 seconds. To switch off, press and hold on/off key until the screen blanks.

The gauge will switch off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity. To switch off this feature, press Menu/Setup and then de-select Gauge Auto Off.

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Selecting a language

When the gauge is switched on for the first time after dispatch from Elcometer, or following a gauge reset, the display will show the language selection screen:

The language can also be changed via Menu/Setup/Language

Selecting Manual or Auto Screen Brightness Adjustment

When the language has been selected following first switch on, or after a gauge reset, the display will ask the user to select either a manual or automatic screen brightness adjustment.

Selecting Manual will guide the user to manually adjust the screen brightness before returning to the reading screen.

Selecting Auto will enable the gauge to automatically select the appropriate brightness for the surrounding light conditions using the gauge’s internal light sensor.

Screen brightness can also be changed via Menu/Setup/Screen

Settings/Screen Brightness

Note: Increasing the screen brightness will reduce battery life.

Adjusting the beep volume

Each time a measurement is taken, or during a timer count, the gauge will beep. The beep volume can be adjusted and can even be switched off via

Menu/Setup/Beep Volume

1. Select your language using the softkeys

2. Follow the on screen menus

To access the language menu when in a foreign language:

1. Switch the gauge OFF

2. Press and hold the left softkey and switch the gauge ON

3. Release the left softkey

4. Select your language using the softkeys

Selecting the Measurement Mode (T)

Selecting the Measurement Units (T)

Selecting the Filter Paper Size

The Elcometer 130 can be set to automatically detect the filter paper size in use or this can be manually selected by the user.

To manually select the paper size, press Menu/Setup/Filter Paper Size followed by “Full”, “Half” or “Quarter” as required. When set to “Auto”, the gauge will automatically detect the filter paper size in use.

• For Half Size Paper; using gloves to avoid contamination - fold the

standard paper in half and cut into two along the fold line.

• For Quarter Size Paper; using gloves to avoid contamination - fold the

standard paper into quarters and cut into quadrants along the fold lines.

The Elcometer 130 will automatically adjust the reading according to the filter paper size detected or selected, assuming that the paper is positioned on the measurement electrodes correctly, and if manually set up, the correct paper size is used. No manual calculations are required by the user.

When set to “Auto”, the appropriate icon is displayed when the gauge detects a filter paper on the electrodes.

The Elcometer 130 can be used to measure soluble salts or conductivity (T). To select the measurement mode (T), press Menu/Setup/Measurement

Mode.

Whilst the Elcometer 130 Model S provides readings in µg/cm , the Model T

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has a choice of measurement units: µg/cm ,mg/m , µS/cm, mS/cm, ppm and % Salinity. To select the measurement units (T), press Menu/Setup/Units.

The measurement units available depends on the measurement mode selected:

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Surface Cleanliness Mode: µg/cm or mg/m Conductivity Mode: µS/cm, mS/cm, ppm or % Salinity

Full; selected or detected if set to “Auto”

Half; selected or detected if set to “Auto”

Quarter; selected or detected if set to “Auto”

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3 MEASURING SOLUBLE SALTS

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to switch the gauge on.

2. Select Menu/Setup/Measurement Mode/Surface Cleanliness.

3. Press Menu/Setup/Units to set the measurement units.

4Only the measurement units applicable to surface cleanliness will be

available for selection, see page 7. If set to an alternative measurement unit prior to selecting the measurement mode “Surface Cleanliness”, the gauge

will automatically default to μg/cm .

3. Set the filter paper size as required, see page 7.

4. Put on a pair of clean disposable gloves.

5. Fill a syringe with the precise amount of high purity water required,

dependent on the filter paper size: Full: 1.6ml; Half: 0.8ml; Quarter: 0.4ml.

4Non-pure water, with a maximum conductivity of 237.5µS/cm (equivalent to

2µg/cm or 119 ppm) can be offset using the Calibration Offset feature (T),

see page 7.

6. Using tweezers, remove a filter paper from the pack.

4For half size paper: fold the standard paper in half and cut into two along the

fold line.

4For quarter size paper: fold the standard paper into quarters and cut into

quadrants along the fold lines.

7. Eject the pure water from the syringe evenly onto the filter paper, taking

care to retain all the water on the paper.

8. Place wetted paper on to the area under test,

pressing firmly into any contours or irregularities to remove any entrapped air and start the 2 minute timer.

4The Elcometer 130 has an optional timer,

see page 15.

4When testing on hot substrates, a clean

plastic bag can be placed over the paper to reduce evaporation.

4Additional samples can be prepared whilst

waiting for the 2 minute test time to elapse.

1: 1.6ml

½: 0.8ml

¼: 0.4ml

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2 mins

Sample 1

Sample 2...

9. After 2 minutes, remove the filter paper from the test surface and place

on to the measurement electrodes.

4For half size paper: position on the bottom

half of the circle using the markers on the measurement electrodes as a guide.

4For quarter size paper: position on the

bottom right quadrant of the circle using the markers on the measurement electrodes as a guide.

10.Close the lid ensuring that the magnetic

catch is fully engaged.

11.The reading will automatically be displayed

on screen and stored into memory together with the filter paper size, temperature, date and time (Model T - when in Batch Mode).

4The Elcometer 130 will automatically adjust

the reading according to the filter paper size detected or selected, assuming that the paper is positioned on the measurement electrodes correctly, and if manually set up, the correct paper size is used. No manual calculations are required by the user.

12. Lift the lid and remove the filter paper.

13. Place the filter paper in a resealable bag

(supplied), if required for further chemical analysis.

14. Clean the electrodes between tests using

pure water and a sensor wipe (supplied).

Filter paper should be discarded and the sample re-tested in a similar location, if the paper is left on the substrate for more than 3 minutes.

Failure to thoroughly clean the measurement electrodes between tests may contaminate subsequent tests and result in inaccurate readings.

The Elcometer 130 measurement electrodes are gold plated to prevent corrosion and oxidisation, prolonging the life and accuracy of the gauge. They should only be cleaned using pure water and the sensor wipes supplied. DO NOT use abrasive materials or chemicals as this will damage the electrodes.

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4 MEASURING CONDUCTIVITY (T)

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to switch the gauge on.

2. Select Menu/Setup/Measurement Mode/Conductivity.

3. Press Menu/Setup/Units to set the measurement units.

4Only the measurement units applicable to conductivity will be available for

selection, see page 7. If set to an alternative measurement unit prior to selecting the measurement mode “Conductivity”, the gauge will automatically default to µS/cm.

4. Put on a pair of clean disposable gloves.

5. Using tweezers, remove a filter paper from the pack and place on to the

measurement electrodes.

6. Fill a syringe with precisely 1.6ml of the contaminated liquid / liquid

under test.

7. Eject the test liquid from the syringe onto the filter paper, ensuring even

distribution.

8. Close the lid ensuring that the magnetic catch is fully engaged.

9. The reading will automatically be displayed on screen and stored into

memory.

10.Lift the lid and remove the filter paper.

11. Place the filter paper in a resealable bag (supplied), if required for

further chemical analysis.

12.Clean the electrodes between tests using pure water and a sensor

wipe (supplied).

13.Clean the syringe between tests using pure water or alternatively

discard and use a new syringe for each test.

Failure to thoroughly clean the measurement electrodes and syringe between tests may contaminate subsequent tests and result in inaccurate readings.

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5 VERIFYING THE GAUGE CALIBRATION

6 THE DISPLAY

The Elcometer 130 gauge has a colour display:

• White characters: All measurement and statistical values.

• Orange characters: All menu items, statistical parameters and icons.

• Red: A measurement value which is outside the user defined limit.

The limit icon ( ) will also be displayed when the limit value has been exceeded (T).

• ‘- - -’ indicates reading outside range.

The Elcometer 130 is factory calibrated and can not be calibrated by the user. It is possible, however, to check that the gauge is measuring correctly by using the optional Calibration Verification Tiles, sales part number T13023980.

Supplied as a set of 3, these tiles can be used to verify the accuracy of the gauge at 0.4, 5 and 20μg/cm² (nominal values).

If the gauge / tile readings are outside the stated accuracy of the gauge, re-calibration is recommended - contact Elcometer or your local supplier for further information.

Restoring the Factory Calibration

The factory calibration returns the gauge to the calibration set up during manufacture and final test using factory reference calibration verification tiles.

To restore the factory calibration:

1. Press the Menu softkey.

2. Select Setup/Calibration/Factory Calibration and follow the on

screen instructions.

To verify the calibration:

1. Press the Menu softkey.

2. Select Setup/Calibration/Calibration Verification.

3. When prompted place the calibration verification tile firmly onto the

measurement electrodes and press Ok.

4. Compare the measured value with the calibration verification tile value

(printed on the calibration verification tile label).

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Model

Battery Life Indicator

Bluetooth On

Auto Temperature Compensation On (°C / °F)

T d

Filter Paper Size (full, half, quarter)

Units of Measurement

Model S - µg/cm

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Model T - µg/cm , mg/m , ppm, µS/cm,

mS/cm, % Salinity

ST f

Calibration Offset On

(offset value displayed)

T g

Menu Softkey

Display Softkey

Batch Softkey

Timer Softkey with Timer Counter above

(start, stop, reset - displayed when timer is enabled)

Reading Value

User Selectable Statistics

(up to 8 can be displayed)

Batch Name

(displayed when in batching)

Date & Time

(displayed when not in batching, if enabled)

Bar Graph

Limit Icon

Run Chart (last 20 readings)

TqBatching On

Red LED (reading outside limit;

flashes every 5 seconds up to 2 minutes when timer enabled)

T s

Softkeys

On / Off Key

Green LED (flashes at 2:00 and 2:10

minutes when timer enabled)

For a complete list of icons, see “Gauge Icons” on pages 55 - 56

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7 THE GAUGE FEATURES

The Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter has a number of easy to use features and functions to help the user be more efficient. These include:

Easy to use menu structure in multiple languages (ST)

Designed to be intuitive, the Elcometer 130 menus are available in multiple languages via Menu/Setup/Language.

Bright colour screen (ST)

Each gauge is supplied with a scratch and solvent resistant 2.4" (60mm) TFT colour screen which clearly displays the reading. The sc reen br ightnes s ca n be adj us ted manua lly - vi a Menu/Setup/Screen Settings/Screen Brightness/Manual or automatically using the gauge’s ambient light sensor which can be switched on via Menu/Setu p/Screen Setti ngs/Screen

Brightness/Auto.

Gauge Welcome Screen (ST)

Users can adjust the start up screen on their Elcometer 130 gauges via the ElcoMaster™ 2.0 software - see page 53 for more information.

Battery or USB Powered (ST)

Each gauge can be powered either using 4 x AA lithium, alkaline or rechargeable batteries or by connecting the Elcometer 130 to your PC via a USB cable.

Reading display size (T)

The character size of the measurement value on the display increases or decreases depending on the number of statistics that are displayed (or if a graph is displayed) on the measurement screen.

To maximise the reading size, either:

reduce the number of statistical values that are

displayed via Display/Statistics/Select Statistics, or

display the reading only by checking the

Display/Readings Only radio button.

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Two year gauge warranty (ST)

The Elcometer 130 gauge is supplied with a 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects. To extend this warranty to 2 years, simply register your gauge via the elcometer.com website.

Emergency light mode (ST)

If all the lighting fails during an inspection in dark environments, the gauge is fitted with an emergency light feature - once selected (Menu/Emergency Light), the display turns bright white. To switch off this function either press and hold the Escape softkey or power off the gauge.

Gauge firmware updates (ST)

Using Elcometer’s free data management software, ElcoMaster™ 2.0, users can receive prompts when there is a gauge firmware update available for their model version.

When the Elcometer 130 is connected (via USB), to any computer with an internet connection and with ElcoMaster™ 2.0 installed, ElcoMaster™ 2.0 highlights the availability of a firmware update, identifies to the user the new features and guides the user through the gauge firmware update process.

Caution, before upgrading your gauge firmware, ensure that you have downloaded all readings from the gauge. For more information regarding ElcoMaster™ 2.0 see page 28 Downloading Data.

Bluetooth (T) and USB Data output (ST)

Elcometer 130 gauges have the ability to transfer data via USB to a

computer or wirelessly via Bluetooth technology (T) to PC’s or mobile

devices which are Bluetooth enabled using ElcoMaster™ 2.0 or ElcoMaster™ for Android™.

B l u e t o o t h d a t a o u t p u t c a n b e s w i t c h e d o n v i a Menu/Bluetooth/Enable Bluetooth. For more information regarding ElcoMaster™ 2.0 see page 28 Downloading Data.

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ElcoMaster™ 2.0 Data output (T)

Users can download data from any Elcometer gauge directly into

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 by connecting the gauge to the PC and following the

on screen prompts.

Once the data has been transferred to the computer, the user can

produce professional reports in seconds. Data can also be

transferred into programs, such as Excel , in a similar manner.

For more information regarding ElcoMaster™ 2.0 see page 28

Downloading Data.

Two Minute Timer

The wetted filter paper should be left on the surface under test for 2 minutes. The Elcometer 130 has a built in, optional timer for this purpose.

To enable the timer, press Menu/Setup/Timer. When enabled, the left softkey is labelled “Timer”. This softkey is used to start, stop and reset the timer as required.

Calibration Offset (T)

Soluble salts should be measured using high purity water. Non-pure water, with a maximum conductivity of 237.5μS/cm (equivalent to

2μg/cm or 119 ppm ), may be used by setting a calibration offset on the Elcometer 130 Model T.

3. Press Menu/Calibration/Calibration Offset and follow the on-

screen instructions to set the offset value.

The offset value should be reset each time the bottle is refilled. The Calibration Offset icon ( ) will be displayed on screen together with the offset value. When Calibration Offset is in use, the Temperature Compensation function will be switched on automatically, see page 16.

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To set a calibration offset:

1. Fill a bottle with the non-pure water then fill a syringe with precisely

1.6ml of the solution.

2. Eject the solution from the syringe onto a full filter paper, ensuring

even distribution.

Nominal values

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Temperature Compensation (T)

The temperature of the substrate and water solution will affect the

reading. As the Elcometer 130 has been calibrated at 25°C, to provide

an accurate measurement of soluble salt levels the reading must be

adjusted to take into consideration any temperature variance.

The automatic Temperature Compensation function on the Elcometer

Model T measures the temperature of the wet filter paper when

placed on the measurement electrodes and using this value,

adjusts the r eading accordingl y. To a ct ivate, press

Menu/Setup/Temperature Comp.

The Elcometer 130 Model S does not have automatic temperature

compensation and therefore, the actual level of soluble salts needs to

be calculated manually using the following equation:

k =

measured

1 + c [T - T ]

cal

k =

12.3

= 11.6µg/cm

1 + 0.02 [28 - 25]

Where: k = Corrected Result c = Temperature Coefficient (2.0%) T = Measurement Temperature °C T = Calibration Temperature (25°C)

cal

Example: Measured Value: 12.3μg/cm at 28°C

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4If using the Elcometer 130 Model T with Automatic Temperature Compensation

disabled, the same equation should be used to correct the gauge reading for temperature variances.

Symbol / icon

Description

The number of readings taken

Mean (average)

Standard deviation

Highest reading taken

Lowest reading taken

CV%

Coefficient of variation; The COV is defined as the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean and is a normalised measure of dispersion - when comparing batches with widely different means, one should use the coefficient of variation for comparison instead of standard deviation (σ).

High Limit

Number of readings above the high limit

A user definable upper warning limit can be set. Once the reading exceeds the limit the gauge notifies the user by turning the reading and limit icon red, flashing the red LED, and sounding the alarm beep. For more information see Limits on page 20.

On Screen Statistics (T)

User selectable statistical and general measurement information can be displayed on the gauge. The information to be displayed can be selected and managed by selecting the Display softkey.

Up to 8 statistics can be selected to be displayed on the reading

screen at any one time via Display/Statistics/Select Statistics.

Ensure that Display/Readings & Selected Stats is also checked. To view all statistics select Display/Statistics/View All

The following statistical and general information can be displayed on your gauge:

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Analogue Bar Graph (T)

By selecting Display/Readings & Bar Graph the user can view an analogue representation of the current reading together with the highest (Hi), lowest (Lo) and average (x) reading. The graph is updated automatically when each reading is taken.

The values above the bar graph signify the mea s urem ent ran ge. T h e curr ent measurement is displayed as a white bar if no upper limit has been set.

If the upper limit has been set, the current measurement is displayed as a white if below the upper limit, and red bar if above. The right arrow head is also filled red if the current measurement is above the upper limit.

Run Chart (T)

By selecting Display/Readings & Run Chart the user can view a line trend graph of the last 20 measurements. The graph is updated automatically when each reading is taken.

Up to four horizontal axes are displayed representing different values / statistics as follows:

Highest reading in the batch “ ” Lowest reading in the batch “ ”

(for batches of more than one reading)

Mean of readings in the batch “ ”

(for batches of more than one reading)

High limit for the batch “ ” (when enabled)

The readings are displayed as white or red points; white if a reading is below the limit (or if no limit has been set), and red if above the limit.

Users can choose to show Readings & Selected Stats - see On Screen Statistics on page 17, Readings & Run Chart, Readings & Bar Graph or Readings Only. Readings & Run Chart is only available when in Batching.

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Time and date (ST)

Once the appropriate time and date has been set (Menu/Setup/Time

and Date), the user can display the time and date at the top of the

Elcometer 130 display via Menu/Setup/Time and Date/Display

Time and Date.

The time format can be set to either the 12 hour or 24 hour clock via

Menu/Setup/Time and Date/Set Format/Set Time Format

The date format can be set to either dd/mm/yyyy, mm/dd/yyyy or

yyyy/mm/dd via Menu/Setup/Time and Date/Set Format/Set Date Format

Please note that the time and date is replaced by the batch name

when the gauge is in Batch mode (T).

When a batch is created, re-opened (or when the gauge is switched on whilst in batch mode) and when each reading is taken, the time and date details are stored within the batch - allowing the user to have an accurate record of when the measurements were taken. The time and date stamp for each reading is displayed in Batch/Review

Batch/Readings by pressing the è softkey and in ElcoMaster™ 2.0.

Gauge Memory (T)

Up to 150,000 readings can be stored into the gauge’s memory either

in a single batch or in up to 2,500 batches (see Batching on page 21).

Each batch can be individually named using the Batch/Edit

Batch/Rename Batch feature on the gauge, see page 22.

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Limits (T)

During the inspection process surfaces can often have specified

maximum levels of soluble salts.

Users can program an upper warning limit into the Elcometer 130

gauge by selecting Menu/Set Limits/Set Upper.

To switch the limit on, the user should ensure that the Enable Limits

radio button is checked.

When an Upper Limit has been set up and enabled the “ ” icon is

displayed.

When the Elcometer 130 gauge takes a reading which is outside

the set limit the following occurs:

The Red LED flashes

The reading is displayed in red

The alarm beeps 3 times

The limit icon turns red

In addition, the number of readings above limit statistic is incremented when readings are stored into memory and the reading is tagged with the limit icon. For more information see Batching on page 21.

To switch off the upper limit go to Menu/Set Limits and un-check the

Enable Limits radio button.

The programmed limit value can be displayed on the reading screen

via Display/Statistics/Select Statistics and checking the

appropriate radio button.

Individual upper limits can also be set for each batch. For more

information see Batching on page 21.

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8 BATCHING (T)

The Elcometer 130 Model T has two measurement modes: Immediate mode: Where readings are taken, rolling statistics calculated

(and displayed), but individual values are not stored in the memory; and Batching: Where readings are stored into memory in batches. Batches

allow the user to collate readings for easier analysis of large structures. The Elcometer 130 Model T gauge can store a total of 150,000 readings in up to 2,500 batches and has the following batching functions:

Create a new batch; Batch/New Batch Open an existing batch; Batch/Open Existing Batch Rename an existing batch; Batch/Rename Batch Copy a batch - including limit setups; Batch/Copy Batch Clear all the readings within the batch - but leaving all limit setups;

Batch/Edit Batch/Clear Batch

Review the readings, statistics, batch information and a graph of

the readings; Batch/Review Batch

Delete a Batch or all batches, entirely from the gauge; Batch/Edit

Batch/Delete Batch

Delete the last reading entirely or delete the reading, but mark the

reading as deleted in the batch memory - Batch/Deleted Reading/Delete With Tag and Batch/Deleted Reading/Delete Without Tag respectively.

Creating a new batch

When using batching for the first time, or when opening a new batch, press Batch/New Batch. The user can now:

Open the batch and take readings; Batch/New Batch/Open Batch 1 Rename the batch - before opening it via Batch/New

Batch/Rename Batch 1. (See Alpha numeric naming Batches on page 22). A batch can be renamed at any time via Batch/Edit Batch/Rename Batch.

Set up specific batch upper limit via Batch/New Batch/Batch

Limits (see Limits on page 20)

Set up a fixed batch size via Batch/New Batch/Fixed Batch Size

(see Fixed Batch Size on page 25)

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Once all the batch settings have been created, press Batch/New

Batch/Open Batch 1 - where ‘Batch 1' may now be a re-named as

required.

Alpha numeric naming batches

The user can rename the batch to a more appropriate name at any time.

When a new batch is created, the gauge automatically names it ‘Batch n’ - where ‘n’ is the next unused batch number; e.g. Batch 1, Batch 2, Batch 3, etc.

To rename a batch either:

Press Batch/New Batch/Rename Batch 1; or Press Batch/Edit Batch/Rename Batch and select the Batch to

be renamed from the list of existing batches The current name of the batch is in white

in the middle of the display with a yellow ‘cursor’ icon to the right of the name.

Using the left arrow, right arrow and Select softkeys, the user can rename the batch as required.

The yellow, raised character or function is the item that will be ‘chosen’ by pressing the Select softkey.

Pressing the Escape softkey at any time cancels the whole

operation without making any changes to the original name.

To store the re-named ‘name’ highlight OK and press the

Select softkey.

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Opening an existing batch

By selecting Batch/Open Existing Batch, the user will find a list of all the batches that have been created, together with the number of readings stored in each batch.

To open a particular batch use the up and down arrow softkeys and select the appropriate batch.

The Elcometer 130 will return the gauge to the main reading screen and the selected batch name will be shown at the top of the display (together with a unique gauge batch id number - allowing no two batches to have exactly the same name).

Copying an existing batch

By selecting Batch/Copy Batch the user will find a list of all the batches that have been created, together with the number of readings stored in each batch.

To copy a particular batch use the up and down arrow softkeys and select the appropriate batch.

Character

Action

Stores the name and returns the user to the previous screen

Deletes the last character of the name

A, B, C...

Selects the character A, B or C, etc.

Inserts a space

123

Changes the selection characters to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

ABC

Changes the selection characters to:

A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

ÀÇü

Changes the selection characters to:

АБВГДЕЖЗИЙКЛМНОПРСТУФХЦЩЪЫЬЭЮЯµm

$%&

Changes the selection characters to:

! # ’ £ $ € % & * [ ] _ - + / \ < > : @ ; ”

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The Elcometer 130 will then copy all the batch settings - warning limits, calibration information and the batch name - and then ask the user whether they wish to rename the batch.

Pressing the Yes softkey the user will then be asked to rename the batch using the renaming procedure described on page 22

Pressing the No softkey (or pressing the Esc softkey whilst in the renaming procedure) will make the Elcometer 130 copy the existing batch name to the new batch - thereby two batches will have the same batch name.

Copying a batch does not copy the individual readings within that batch.

Clearing an existing batch

By Selecting Batch/Edit Batch/Clear Batch, the user will find a list of all the batches that have been created, together with the number of readings stored in each batch.

To clear a particular batch’s individual readings only, use the up and down arrow softkeys and select the appropriate batch.

After a request for confirmation, the gauge will clear the readings from the selected batch and return the gauge to the list of batches.

To clear another batch, repeat the procedure. To return the gauge back to the previous menu, press the Back softkey.

The user can clear all batches via Batch/Clear Batch/All Batches.

Reviewing an existing batch

By selecting Batch/Review Batch the user will find a list of all the batches that have been created, together with the number of readings stored in each batch.

To review a particular batch use the up and down arrow softkeys and select the appropriate batch.

The Elcometer 130 will then open up the Review Batch menu, allowing the user to:

Review the statistics of the batch Review the batch information, including:

the date and time the batch was created the high limit value (if set) whether ‘Temperature Compensation’ was switched on or off

when the batch was created

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Review the batch’s calibration information, including the calibration

offset value (if set)

Review the individual readings. The Elcometer 130 displays:

the readings in numerical order, the first reading is at the top icon indicating when a reading is above “ ” the upper limit deleted readings icon “ ” is displayed if “Delete With Tag” is

selected

pressing the è softkey displays the date and time the reading

was taken

Review a graph of all individual readings within a batch (Batch

Reading Graph), see page 27.

Delete an existing batch

By Selecting Batch/Edit Batch/Delete Batch the user will find a list of all the batches that have been created, together with the number of readings stored in each batch.

To delete a particular batch use the up and down arrow softkeys and select the appropriate batch.

After a request for confirmation, the gauge will delete the selected batch and return the gauge to the list of batches.

To delete another batch, repeat the procedure, to return the gauge back to the previous menu, press the Back softkey.

The user can delete all batches from the gauge by selecting

Batch/Edit Batch/Delete Batch/All Batches.

Fixed Batch Size

When creating a new batch, by selecting Batch/New Batch and checking the Fixed Batch Size radio button, users can pre-define the number of readings that are to be stored into the batch using the up and down arrow softkeys.

Once the batch has been opened and readings are being taken, the Elcometer 130 will notify the user when the fixed batch size is complete and ask if another batch is to be opened.

If the user selects No, then the gauge closes the batch and exits batching - returning the gauge to the Immediate mode. If the user selects Yes, then the gauge automatically:

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Appends a ‘_1' to the original batch name

Opens a new batch - copying all the batch setup and calibration

information

The new batch is named as the original batch, with a ‘_2'

For example:

A fixed batch is created and named “Component A”. When the batch is full, a new fixed batch ‘Component A_2’ is

created

‘Component A’ becomes ‘Component A_1’

Appending the batch name in this way allows the user to quickly identify and linksimilar batches together.

Once a fixed batch size batch has been filled, no additional readings can be added to that batch; a partially completed fixed batch size batch, however, can be re-opened and completed at a later date.

To continue a batch link, press Batch/Open Existing Batch and select the last batch in the link. If the batch is full, the gauge will prompt the user to open a new batch before continuing. If the batch is partially complete the user can complete the batch before continuing to a new batch.

When downloading linked batches into ElcoMaster™ 2.0; the original batch name will be displayed (Component A in the above example). Selecting this batch name will download all linked batches into ElcoMaster™ 2.0 at the same time. For more information on downloading batches see page 28.

Note: Once a fixed batch size batch has been created and data has been stored into the memory, the user cannot rename the batch name within the gauge. The batch name can be amended using the ElcoMaster™ 2.0 software.

Exit Batching

To stop using the Batching Mode and return to the Immediate mode select Batch/Exit Batching.

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Batch Readings Graph (T)

By selecting Batch/Review Batch/Batch Graph the user can review all readings in the selected batch as a graph.

Up to four horizontal axes can be displayed representing different values / statistics as follows:

Highest reading in the batch “ ” Lowest reading in the batch “ ” (for batches of more than one reading) Mean of readings in the batch “ ” (for batches of more than one reading) High limit for the batch “ ”(when enabled)

The readings are displayed as white or red vertical bars; white if a reading is below the limit (or if no limit have been set), and red if above the limit. If there are more readings in the batch than can be displayed clearly on a single screen, multiple readings will be combined into one bar. Should a single reading within the ‘combined bar’ be above the upper limit, the whole bar will be red.

Pressing the Zoom+ softkey, allows each individual reading to be displayed, thereby showing the individual readings above the above limit.

When zoomed in, the graph will always display the first 25 readings. Pressing the ç softkey will display the last 25 readings taken. Subsequent presses of the ç softkey will scroll backwards. Pressing the è softkey will scroll forwards through the readings, 25 readings at a time.

Pressing the Zoom- softkey returns to the original overview graph of all readings in the batch.

To return the gauge to the Batch Review menu, press the Back softkey.

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9 DOWNLOADING DATA USING ELCOMASTER 2.0

Measurements from the Elcometer 130 Model T can be downloaded to a computer using the ElcoMaster™ 2.0 software (supplied with Model T gauges, downloadable from the Elcometer website for Model S gauges).

This instruction book explains how users can download data using ElcoMaster™ 2.0.

Installing ElcoMaster™ 2.0

To install ElcoMaster™ 2.0 insert the supplied mini-CD into your CD ROM drive. The software will automatically begin the install procedure.

If it does not, or you have downloaded the software from the Elcometer website, run the SetupElcoMaster2.exe file.

The ElcoMaster Setup Wizard will then begin.

Follow the on screen wizard

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It is important to read the License Agreement carefully and if the terms are acceptable, select the ‘I accept this agreement’ radio button and click ‘Next>’

ElcoMaster 2.0 will automatically select a default destination location for the software to be installed.

Click the ‘Browse...’ button to select an alternate file location.

Click ‘Next >’ to continue

Choose any additional tasks, by selecting the appropriate check box and press ‘Next >’ to continue

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The ElcoMaster™ 2.0 wizard now provides a list of the settings that have been selected.

Click ‘Install’ to undertake the installation or ‘< Back’ to review or alter any settings.

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will now install.

Press ‘Finish’ to exit Setup.

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The ElcoMaster™ 2.0 Software

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 is a simple - yet powerful - data management software solution that has been designed to allow users to generate professional reports in seconds - with the minimum of fuss.

It has three operating modes; Excel Link, Standard and Advanced Mode. ElcoMaster™ is set to Standard Mode on first install.

Across the top of the software is a Menu button, ‘Action Tabs’ and an expand arrow.

Pressing the Menu button opens up a drop down list of options:

Help : Provides Elcometer contact details and information

about ElcoMaster™ 2.0.

Update : Provides users with:

the ability to update the ElcoMaster™ 2.0

software to the latest release - connection to the internet is required for this function.

the ability to upgrade the firmware of the:

Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile

Gauge (Model B & T)

Elcometer 456 Digital Coating Thickness

Gauge (Model B, S & T)

Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter

(Model S & T)

Menu Button Action Tabs Expand Arrow

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Import: Allows users to import a database from an earlier

version of ElcoMaster™- version 1.x (not applicable to the new Elcometer 130)

Exit: Allows users to shut down the software

The Action Tabs available depend on the operating mode in use as follows:

Excel Link Mode

Settings : Allows users to adjust:

The language of ElcoMaster™ 2.0 The units of measurement by gauge type Customise the default reports to include a user

logo or image, together with footer information

Adjust the normal distribution type for the

histogram chart

Alter the colour settings of the user interface The text file separator used when exporting files Select an alternate location to store the database Enable or disable the auto update option (where

access to the internet is prohibited).

Download: Allows users to connect all their Elcometer gauges

via USB, Bluetooth , or RS 232 where appropriate.

Standard Mode: All the features of Excel Link Mode plus;

View: Allows users to:

View measurement data, gauge information,

measurement statistics, set limits, add notes and labels and view photographs and other documents

Print, email or PDF standard reports Export data to Excel or other software packages

as required

Archive (and restore) old data

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Saved Reports: Once a user has generated a PDF report from within

the View action tab, the report is automatically saved within the Saved Reports action tab - for reference and review.

Advanced Mode: All the features of Excel Link and Standard Mode plus;

Design custom reports View data in standard forms - predefined within the Design

Report action tab or by Elcometer.

Design a collection template to guide inspectors where, and

in which order, readings should be taken - see page 46 for further details.

Users can switch between operating modes at any time by pressing the Expand Arrow and selecting the mode required.

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Clicking “Connect Gauge” starts the ElcoMaster™ 2.0 Gauge Connect Wizard.

The ElcoMaster™ 2.0 data management software allows users to download readings from a wide range of Elcometer inspection gauges.

Measurements such as surface profile, surface cleanliness, temperature, dewpoint, delta T, gloss, material thickness and dry film thickness can all be downloaded, stored and reported using the ElcoMaster™ 2.0 software.

These instructions will inform the user how to download data from an Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter. All appropriate Elcometer gauges can be downloaded in a similar way.

Select the Surface Cleanliness

tab and press ‘Next >’

Select the Elcometer 130 tab

and press ‘Next>’

Connecting an Elcometer gauge to ElcoMaster™2.0 (ST)

In order to download any gauge readings from the Elcometer 130 the user must first ‘Connect the gauge’ by clicking the ‘Connect Gauge’ button on the Download action tab.

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Se lec t th e ap propr iate

connection method for the gauge

Elcometer 130 Model S has USB data output, the Model T has both USB and Bluetooth data output.

Users can purchase a USB B l u e t o o t h A d a p t o r f r o m Elcometer (Part number T99920130) which will provide a Bluetooth solution to computers without internal bluetooth fitted.

If ElcoMaster™ 2.0 is installed on to a co mputer wit ho ut Bluetooth capability, however, the Bluetooth tab is greyed out (as displayed in top image).

Se lec t th e ap propr iate

connection method

Switch on the Elcometer 130 Connect the USB cable or

make sure that Bluetooth is switched on in the gauge via

Me nu/Bl ue too th /Enab le Bluetooth (T)

Bluetooth users should return

their gauge to the main rea d ing scr e en bef o re continuing

Press ‘Next >’ After a screen prompt

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will search for and list all Elcometer 130 gauges.

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Each salt contamination meter connected is now listed.

Select the appropriate gauge

and press ‘Next >’

If connecting via Bluetooth, the gauges are identified using the Bluetooth ID - which can be seen o n t h e b o t t o m o f t h e Menu/Bluetooth screen.

Connecting via Bluetooth now requires the gauge to be ‘Paired’ by keying in the gauge’s unique Bluetooth PIN Code. This code can be found on the bottom of the Menu/Bluetooth screen.

Type in the Bluetooth PIN

Code and press ‘Next >’

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will now validate the connection, press Finish when complete.

The gauge is now connected and ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will return the user to the Download action tab, and display the connected gauge.

The same gauge can be connected by more than one method. Repeat the ‘Connect Gauge’ and follow the on screen prompts.

By clicking on the Edit button, users can Delete the gauge from ElcoMaster™ 2.0, name the gauge by a more familiar identification (Enter a User ID) or set up the gauge power up display screen (Change the Welcome screen). See Changing the Welcome Screen on page 53.

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The Download Wizard will now guide the user through the simple download readings process.

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 allows users to download their gauge readings:

Directly into ElcoMaster™ 2.0 Direc t l y i n to an Excel

Sp rea dshee t, b ypass ing ElcoMaster™ 2.0

into a text file for use in other

software programs, or

into a CQATK XML file

Select the appropriate option Select or create a new project

folder as required (ElcoMaster Batch File users)

Users wishing to export directly into Excel will also be asked to select a single or multiple spreadsheet option. Single; all batches selected will be downloaded into a single spreadsheet. Multiple; each batch will be downloaded into a separate spreadsheet tab.

Select one or more individual

batches or click on ‘All Files’ and press ‘Next >’

Downloading Data from the Elcometer 130 (T)

Once the gauge has been connected to ElcoMaster™ 2.0 (see pages 34 - 36), switch on your gauge and click the ‘Download from Gauge’ button for the relevant gauge and connection method.

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When downloading data into ElcoMaster™ 2.0 (as opposed to directly into a spreadsheet or a text file), downloaded data is stored in Projects allowing users to clearly identify inspections.

The User will be asked to select a project name from the list. Alternatively the user can create a New Project name.

Select or create a new project

and press ‘Next >’

To download the readings from the gauge:

Select a single batch or

multiple batches from the list or click on ‘All Files’, as required, then press ‘Next >’

Select or create a new folder

to save the gauge’s data to

In some cases users may have re-used an existing batch name in the gauge. The user should now chose either to select:

Rename Duplicate Files Rename All Files, or Overwrite Existing Files

Select as required and press

‘Next >’

The selected batches will now download. Once the data download has been completed, the user can check the ‘View Files’ box and click ‘Finish’.

Alternatively, click ‘Finish’ and select the ‘View Action Tab’

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Viewing Data in ElcoMaster™ 2.0

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 not only allows users to view and analyse data from a wide range of Elcometer gauges, but also allows users to manually input data as required.

This instruction book provides a brief summary of some of the features of ElcoMaster™ 2.0, however users should read the ElcoMaster™ 2.0 help file for a complete guide.

Data Tree Command Tabs Template Tabs

Live Reading Tab Measurement Data Window Graph Window

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By selecting the “View Action Tab”, users can instantly see their data. The “View Action Tab” can be broken down into 6 distinct areas:

Data Tree Batches can be stored within folders ( ) in unique

Project files ( ). By clicking on the Project filename, users can then

complete unique project tags and batch tags as required. Each batch of data is identified by the type of inspection:

Climate Batch Surface Profile Batch Surface Cleanliness Batch Dry Film Thickness Batch Material / Ultrasonic NDT Batch

Clicking the computer mouse’s right button over a file or folder provides the user with the following functions:

New:

Allows users to:

create a new Project ( ) create a new Folder ( ) import an Image ( ) import a PDF Document ( ) create a new batch type

Cut, Copy & Paste:

Cut, copy & paste inspection files and folders

into other files or folders within the data tree.

Delete, rename & move to:

Allows delete, rename or move a file

Combine & Split:

Combine batches of the same type or split a

batch into equal sizes or by type

Archive & Restore:

Archive and restore inspection data

Print, PDF, E-mail & Export:

Print, generate a PDF, e-mail or export to Excel or a tab separated text file; the selected batch report

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Command Tabs

There are 6 command tabs, which are the key functions required by the user.

New:

Allows users to:

create a new Project ( ) create a new Folder ( ) import an Image ( ) import a PDF, .edf, .txt. Document ( ) create a new batch type

Move to:

Moves the selected items to a different folder

Print:

Prints a report of the selected items

PDF:

Generates a PDF report of the selected items

Email:

Generates a PDF report of the selected items and attaches it to an email

Export:

Allows the user to export the selected items into

Excel or as a text or CQATK XML file

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Template Tabs & Graph Window

There are currently 2 graphs within ElcoMaster™ 2.0; individuals and histogram. Clicking a template tab displays the relevant graph in the Graph Window

When the Individuals Graph is displaying climate data, additional tabs appear on the right hand side, allowing the user to select a measurement to view from the following:

RH: Relative Humidity Ts: SurfaceTemperature Ta: AirTemperature Td: Dewpoint Temperature TΔ: Delta T, (Ts-Td) Tdb: Dry Bulb Temperature Twb: Wet bulb Temperature SH: Specific Humidity

Right mouse click on the individuals graph allows users to select the x-axis value between:

Date & Time Relative Time (seconds) Reading Number Relative Time (minutes)

Left clicking and dragging the mouse across the individuals chart allows users to zoom in on a specific area of the graph. The zoom can be reset by clicking on the icon.

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Measurement Data Window

The measurement data window provides the user with a range of information under 7 tabs:

Details

Provides useful information about the measurement gauge, serial number, batch name, date the batch was created, date and time of the first and last reading, etc.

Statistics

Provides the user with a wide range of statisitical calculations - mean, minimum and maximum reading, standard deviation, ±3σ, coefficient of variation, relevant

information regarding the IMO PSPC analysis (coating thickness gauge readings only). Users can display the values on the graph by clicking the ( ) icon and selecting a colour.

Measurements

Displays all the individual readings. Users can alter the display order (Date & Time, Relative Time (seconds), Relative Time (minutes) and Reading Number) by clicking on the column title.

Individual measurements can be excluded/ included by right clicking on the specific measurement within the table. Measurements can also be amended by overtyping the relevant reading.

Comments can be added to any measurement by clicking

on, and then typing into, the relevant cell within the comments column.

Limits

Shows any limits that were used whilst taking the readings or allows users to apply limits. When set, measurements outside the limits are highlighted within the measurement tab.

Users can display the values on the graph by clicking the ( ) icon and selecting a colour.

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Measurement Data Window (continued)

Notes

Type and format a comment or note regarding the batch.

Labels

When a project has been set up with individual Project and Batch labels users can amend or input the appropriate details. Project labels are applied to each file, folder and batch within the project; Batch labels apply to a specific batch. Both project and batch labels are fully user definable, however examples of project and batch labels are listed below:

Project Label Examples:

Client name, Structure name, Structure location,

Batch Label Examples:

Inspector name, shift number, area under consideration, strutt number, etc.

Photos

Photographs of the area under inspection, specific defects, etc can be attached to the measurement batch - simply by clicking the ( ) icon within the Photos tab.

Descriptions or comments can be added below each image added.

Double clicking on any photo opens up a view window allowing the user to copy the photo to clipboard (for pasting in another program, or save the photograph to another file.

Data, photographs, labels etc. added within the measurement window tabs is automatically included on any reports, exports, pdf and emails generated.

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Once the gauge has been connected to

on your gauge and click the ‘Live Readings’ button on the View Action Tab

Select the appropriate batch (or

create a new batch) for the readings to be recorded into

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will now open up the Live Readings display, and ask the user to ‘ Connect Gauge’

Click on the Connect Gauge Select a gauge from the list Select the relevant connection

method (if more than one connection method has been set up (see pages 34 - 36)

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will then link with the selected gauge and, when ready display the gauge information within the Live Readings window.

At any time the user can select a

different batch to change where the next reading is taken.

Click the button or switch

of the gauge to disconnect

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 (see pages 34 -

36), switch

Live Gauge Readings (ST)

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 allows users to transfer data from a gauge as the readings are taken, to be stored in a batch within ElcoMaster™ 2.0

Live gauge readings can be recorded via Bluetooth (T) or USB (ST) connections

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Click on the Design Collect tab and

select an existing template or click ‘New Design’

When creating a new design you will be asked to:

- Enter a name and description

- Select the Batch Type; Profile, Material Thickness, DFT or Surface Cleanliness

- Add the required image to collect readings against

- Specify the number of readings to be collected

- Enter relevant Limits

- Request a prompt to begin the next set of readings or begin automatically

- Choose to create a new batch for each set of readings or create a single batch with multiple reading sets

Click ‘Finish’ to begin the design

To design the ‘collect’ image sequence, simply click and hold each 'reading' circle in turn, drag onto the image where readings are to be taken and adjust the size accordingly.

Once complete click ‘Save’ and click the 'X' button in the top right to close the design window

Design Collect

The ‘Design Collect’ function allows users to set up a collection template to guide Inspectors where, and in which order, readings should be taken. This image can be used as a collection guide in

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ElcoMaster™ 2.0 or transferred to an Android mobile phone or tablet using ElcoMaster™ for Android™, see page 46.

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To use Design Collect, switch ElcoMaster™ 2.0 to Advanced Mode by clicking on the Expand Arrow and selecting ‘Start Advanced Mode’.

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Using a Collect Design

Select the ‘View’ tab Select a folder or project and click

the ‘New’ button

Move the cursor to relevant batch

type, an additional window will appear, select the required Collect Design

A new batch will be created. Unlike standard batches it will have an additional tab with the same name as the Collect Design, click on this to show your design. To begin collection,

Click on ‘Connect Gauge’ in the ‘Live

Readings’ window

Select a gauge from the list Select the relevant connection

method

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will link the selected gauge and, when ready, display the gauge information within the Live Readings window.

Once connected, green arrows will flash around the first ‘reading’ circle to measure. When a measurement is taken, the ‘reading’ circle will change to

show the measured value , and the green arrows will move to the next reading.

The gauge must be connected to ElcoMaster™ 2.0 before it will appear in the list, see pages 34- 36 The ‘reading’ circle will be green if the measurement is within set limits and red, if outside limits.

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10 ELCOMASTER MOBILE

ElcoMaster™ for Android™ is free software for use on all smart phones and tablets running Android 2.1 or above.

Compatible with Bluetooth versions of the:

- Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter

- Elcometer 224 Surface Profile Gauge

- Elcometer 319 Dewpoint Meter

- Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge

Store live readings directly on the phone and save

them into batches.

Download batches straight to a mobile phone or

tablet, allowing data analysis immediately on site.

Transfer inspection data from mobile to PC for further

analysis and reporting.

Analyse data via sequential readings,

statistics, charts & histograms or on images.

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Installing ElcoMaster™ Mobile

To install ElcoMaster™ Mobile simply scan the QR code or download via www.elcometer.com or Google Play, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elcometer.elcomaster, and follow the on screen instructions.

Download collection images created using the

‘Design Collect’ function in ElcoMaster™ 2.0 to indicate where and in which order readings should be taken.

Take photographs and add them to

batch readings at the click of a button.

Map readings on to a Google Map,

photographs or diagrams.

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11 CLOUD COMPUTING WITH ELCOMASTER 2.0 (T)

ElcoMaster 2.0 is now compatible with Cloud Computing.

Create a Cloud account via a Cloud service provider e.g.

Dropbox, Google Drive™, Skydrive or your own cloud based FTP server.

All approved users of the cloud account will have instant access

to all inspection data in real time.

Data can be accessed by authorised users via secure log-in

from any computer or mobile device anywhere in the world via

Bluetooth , USB, WiFI or 3G/4G.

Using the ElcoMaster™ instant messaging feature, job

instructions can be sent or stored in specific job files.

Wherever you are in the world, ElcoMaster™ Mobile allows you

to instantly upload to the cloud via 3G/4G or WiFi.

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12 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF ELCOMASTER 2.0

ElcoMaster has been designed to be a very intuitive method of developing professional reports, it is however extremely versatile. Here are just a few ways ElcoMaster™ can be used in the day-to-day activities of a coating professional.

1. Gauge to PC to Excel

Transferring inspection data straight into Microsoft Excel via Bluetooth® or USB is simple and easy.

4. Upload to a cloud for real time analysis anywhere

Using ElcoMaster Mobile App you can upload inspection data, photos, notes and GPS coordinates direct to a Cloud account of your choice via 3G/4G or WiFi.

All data is instantly visible to other approved users of the account - through a secure log-in on any computer or mobile device anywhere in the world.

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2. Gauge to PC data transfer into ElcoMaster 2.0

Using Bluetooth® or USB,

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™ElcoMaster transfers inspection data in seconds, archiving data and generating reports at the click of a button.

3. ElcoMaster Mobile App for

immediate data transfer from site to office

Transfer inspection data straight to mobiles and tablets via Bluetooth® when on site for instant analysis, then e-mail them back to the office for storing, review and QA reporting.

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5. Seamlessly link multiple sites or production lines

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 gives you real time quality control monitoring from multiple inspection projects in any location. You can compare and combine inspection data from different production lines or different locations, to produce specific Project Inspection Reports quickly and easily.

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6. Real time collaboration for multi-site projects

Real time collaboration for multi-site Real time communication projects Featuring instant messaging the

When working with manufacturers of ElcoMaster™ Mobile App lets you sub-assemblies across the globe add messages to inspection data, ElcoMaster can collate all inspection projects and files, allowing you to data from each site, assembly line and immediately discuss key points with project into one shared location. your colleagues, managers or clients, Contractors can then: send work instructions and store

Accept or reject parts before messages within the project file.

shipment from sub-assembly plants.

Combine all data from sub Your data - your choice - your control

assembly and final assembly ElcoMaster™ 2.0 allows you to inspection to generate Project decide which Cloud service provider Inspection Reports for quality to use. It is your data, it is secure as management, both during and after only approved users can have completion of the project. access, no third parties can see your

Have real time in progress visibility data.

across the whole project, no matter where the sub-assembly ElcoMaster™ Mobile App is manufacturing is in the world. compatible with a range of cloud

Have multi-site collaboration, real service providers and FTP servers

time dialogue and decision making including: Google Drive, FTP Server, to improve efficiency and quality Dropbox. throughout the production process.

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13 CHANGING THE WELCOME SCREEN

Each time the Elcometer 130 gauge is switched on, the Elcometer logo is displayed. Users can add their own logo, image or identification details as required via ElcoMaster™ 2.0.

Once the gauge has been connected to ElcoMaster™ 2.0 (see pages 34 -

36), to add a user welcome screen

Switch on your gauge Select the Download Action Tab Click the ‘Edit’ button on the right

hand side of the appropriate gauge

Select ‘Change Welcome Screen’

from the drop down menu

Select the required image, and or

add user specific text.

Select ‘Stretch Image’ or ‘Centre

Image’ as required and press ‘Next >’

Select the appropriate connection

method and press ‘Next >’

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will now

download the selected image into the gauge. This may take some time.

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14 GAUGE FIRMWARE UPDATES

Each time the Elcometer 130 gauge is connected to ElcoMaster™ 2.0 (see pages 34 - 36); if the computer has access to the internet, ElcoMaster™

2.0 automatically checks to see if there are any gauge firmware updates for the connected gauge.

ElcoMaster™ 2.0 will inform the user when there are any firmware updates available for the connected gauge by displaying the ‘Update Gauge’ button.

Please note that users can update the gauge firmware via a USB connection only.

Clicking the ‘Update Gauge’ button will display a list of the ‘Fixes’ in all the updates that have been released since the gauge’s last upgrade.

Press ‘Next >’ to continue.

Press ‘Next >’ to commence

downloading the latest firmware to the Elcometer 130

Warning - updating the gauge firmware will result in all readings, batches, statistics and calibrations being deleted. The gauge will also be returned to the factory default settings.

Warning - Do not switch off the computer or disconnect the gauge during the gauge upgrade.

Typical firmware updates include gauge enhancements, amendments, language updates, etc. Users cannot upgrade a Model S to a Model T.

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15 GAUGE ICONS

Icon

Description

Model

Number of Readings

Mean (average)

Standard Deviation

Highest Reading

Lowest Reading

Coefficient of Variation

High Limit Set

Number of readings above Limit

High Limit Set: Reading outside High Limit (Red icon)

Filter Paper Size: Auto Selected / No Paper Detected

Filter Paper Size: Full

Filter Paper Size: Half

Filter Paper Size: Quarter

Timer Enabled

Temperature Compensation On

Calibration Offset On

(offset value is displayed next to icon)

Deleted Reading - Tagged (when in Batching)

USB Connected

Bluetooth: On; Not Connected (Grey)

Bluetooth: On, Connected (Orange)

Battery Life Indicator

Replace Batteries

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Icon

Description

Model

User Selectable Feature (Radio Button): Off

User Selectable Feature (Radio Button): On

Beep Volume Setting

- - -

Measurement over range

16 GAUGE MENU STRUCTURES

Please find below a simplified diagram of each Elcometer 130 model’s menu structures.

Elcometer 130 Model S

About Gauge Information Contact Legal

Menu Setup About Reset Emergency Light

Legal Legal Notices Regulatory

Filter Paper Size Auto Full Half Quarter

○ ○ ○ ○

Time and Date Set Time Set Date Set Format Display Time and Date

○

Screen Settings Screen Brightness Screen Timeout Opening Screen

○

Calibration Calibration Verification Factory Calibration

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Setup Timer Filter Paper Size Language Time and Date Beep Volume Screen Settings Gauge Auto Off Calibration

○

Select Statistics Number of Readings Mean Lowest Reading Highest Reading Standard Deviation Coefficient of Variation High Limit Value Number Above Limit

Elcometer 130 Model T

Set Limits Enable Limits Set Upper

○

Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth Bluetooth ID xxxxxx Bluetooth Code xxxxxx xxxxxx

xxxxxx

○

About Gauge Information Contact Legal

Batch Limits Enable Limits Batch Offset

○

Batch Calibration Factory Calibration Set Offset

Deleted Reading Delete With Tag Delete Without Tag

○ ○

New Batch Open Batch 1 Rename Batch 1 Batch Calibration Batch Limits Fixed Batch Size

Menu Delete Last Reading Measurement Mode Setup Set Limits Bluetooth About Reset Emergency Light

Batch Memory Free New Batch Open Existing Batch Exit Batching Edit Batch Copy Batch Review Batch Deleted Reading

Display

Clear Statistics Readings Only Readings & Selected Stats Readings & Run Chart Readings & Bar Graph Batch Graph Statistics

○ ○ ○ ○

Review Batch

Batch 1 Statistics Batch Information Calibration Information Readings Batch Graph

Statistics Clear Statistics View Selected View All Select Statistics

Edit Batch Rename Batch Clear Batch Delete Batch

Legal Legal Notices Regulatory

Measurement Mode Surface Cleanliness Conductivity

○ ○

Setup Timer Filter Paper Size Temperature Comp Units Language Time and Date Beep Volume Screen Settings Gauge Auto Off Calibration

○

Filter Paper Size Auto Full Half Quarter

○ ○ ○ ○

Units

µg/cm

mg/m µS/cm mS/cm ppm % Salinity

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Time and Date Set Time Set Date Set Format Display Time and Date

○

Screen Settings Screen Brightness Screen Timeout Opening Screen

○

Calibration Calibration Verification Factory Calibration Calibration Offset

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Model S

Model T

Measurement Range

0 - 25μg/cm²

0 - 50μg/cm²; 0 - 500mg/m²

0 - 6000μS/cm; 0 - 6mS/cm

0 - 3000ppm; 0 - 0.3% Salinity

Resolution

0.1μg/cm²

0.1μg/cm²; 1mg/m²

1μS/cm; 0.001mS/cm

1ppm; 0.0001% Salinity

Accuracy

±1% of the reading plus ±1 digit (0.1μg/cm² or equivalent in other units)

Sample Size & Time

110mm (4.3") diameter circle, or part of; 2 minutes (maximum 3 minutes)

Operating Range

5 to 50°C (41 to 122°F)

Power Supply

4 x AA dry cell batteries (rechargeable batteries can also be used) or USB

Battery Life

Approximately 4,000 measurements

Dimensions

250 x 145 x 50mm (9.8 x 5.7 x 1.9")

Weight

780g (1.72lb)

18 SPARES & ACCESSORIES

Description

Part Number

Calibration Verification Tiles, Set of 3

T13023980

Bottle of Pure Water, 250ml / 8.5fl oz

T99911344

Syringes, x3, 2.5ml / 0.08fl oz

T13024091

High Purity Test Papers, Box of 100

T13024094

Sensor Wipes, Box of 72

T13024087

Disposable Vinyl Gloves, Box of 20

T13024092

Plastic Tweezers, x2

T13024098

Self Seal Polythene Bags, Box of 20

T13024093

We recommend that the Elcometer 130 is used with the filter papers supplied by Elcometer as alternative papers may result in variances in the measurement results.

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19 ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION Standards

The Elcometer 130 can be used in accordance with

Certification

Every Elcometer 130 gauge is supplied with a Test Certificate free of charge. The test measurements are generated using factory reference calibration verification tiles.

Warranty and Maintenance

The Elcometer 130 does not contain any user serviceable components. In the unlikely event of a fault, the gauge should be returned to your local Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer. The warranty will be invalidated if the gauge has been opened.

The Elcometer 130 gauge is supplied with a 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects. To extend this warranty to 2 years, register your gauge via the www.elcometer.com website.

Consumable items have a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects only.

This gauge incorporates a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). If the display reaches a temperature above 70°C (158°F) it may be damaged. This can happen if the gauge is left in a car, parked in strong sunlight.

The Elcometer 130 measurement electrodes are gold plated to prevent corrosion and oxidisation, prolonging the life and accuracy of the gauge. They should be cleaned using pure water and the sensor wipes supplied. DO NOT use abrasive materials or chemicals as this will damage the electrodes.

Always store the gauge in its carrying pouch when not in use. Remove the batteries from the gauge and store them separately if the

gauge is to remain unused for a long period of time. This will prevent damage to the gauge in the event of malfunction of the batteries.

SSPC GUIDE 15

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20 INDEX

Numerics

2 Year Gauge Warranty

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Accessories

Analogue Bar Graph

Batching

Batch Readings Graph

Clearing and existing batch

Copying an existing batch

Creating a new batch

Delete an existing batch

Naming batches

Opening an existing batch

Reviewing an existing batch

Batch Mode

Batch Naming

Batch Size

Battery / Batteries

Condition

5, 55

Fitting

Life of

5, 58

Powered

Precautions

Specification

Beep Volume

6, 56

Bluetooth

Data output

Downloading data

Calibration Offset

15,55

Calibration Verification

Certification

Character Size

Conductivity, Measuring

Date and Time

Delete Readings

Dimensions

Display11Brightness

Reading Size

Downloading Data

via Bluetooth

14, 28

via ElcoMaster 2.0

15, 28

via USB

14, 28

ElcoMaster 2.0

Emergency Light Mode

Filter Paper Size, Selecting the

Firmware Updates

14, 54

Fixed Batch Size

Gauge

About

Accessories

Features

Firmware Updates

14, 54

Icons

Maintenance

Memory

Menu Structures

Overview

Technical Specifications

Warranty

14, 59

Welcome Screen

13, 53

Graphs

Analogue Bar

Batch Readings

Run Chart

High Limit

17, 20, 55

Highest Reading

17, 55

Icons

Immediate Mode

Language Selection

6, 13

Limits

20, 55

Live Gauge Readings

Lowest Reading

17, 55

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Maintenance

Mean

17, 55

Measuring Units, Selecting the

Memory

Menu Structures

Offset, Calibration

15, 55

Paper Size

7, 55

Reading Display

Run Chart

Setting Limits

Soluble Salts, Measuring

Software, ElcoMaster 2.0

SSPC Guide 15

Standards

Statistics

Switching On / Off

Technical Specifications

Temperature Compensation

Time and Date

Timer

15, 55

Two Year Gauge Warranty

14, 59

Units, Selecting

Welcome Screen

13, 53

Weight

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THE NETHERLANDS

Elcometer NL Newtonlaan 115 3584 BH Utrecht Tel: +31 (0)30 210.7005 Fax: +31 (0)30 210.6666 email: nl_info@elcometer.com www.elcometer.com

GERMANY

Elcometer Instruments GmbH Ulmer Strasse 68 D-73431 Aalen Tel: +49(0)7361 52806 0 Fax: +49(0)7361 52806 77 e-mail: de_info@elcometer.de www.elcometer.de

FRANCE

Elcometer Sarl 97 Route de Chécy 45430 BOU Tel: +33 (0)2 38 86 33 44 Fax: +33 (0)2 38 91 37 66 e-mail: fr_info@elcometer.com www.elcometer.fr

ASIA & THE FAR EAST

Elcometer (Asia) Pte Ltd 896 Dunearn Rd Sime Darby Centre #03-09 Singapore 589472, Tel: +65 6462 2822 Fax: +65 6462 2860 e-mail: asia@elcometer.com www.elcometer.com

ENGLAND

Elcometer Limited Edge Lane Manchester M43 6BU Tel: +44 (0)161 371 6000 Fax: +44 (0)161 371 6010 e-mail: sales@elcometer.com www.elcometer.com

USA

Elcometer Inc 1893 Rochester Industrial Drive Rochester Hills Michigan 48309 Tel: +1 248 650 0500 Toll Free: 800 521 0635 Fax: +1 248 650 0501 e-mail: inc@elcometer.com www.elcometer.com

BELGIUM

Elcometer SA Rue Vallée 13 B-4681 Hermalle /s Argenteau Tel: +32 (0)4 379 96 10 Fax: +32 (0)4 374 06 03 e-mail: be_info@elcometer.com www.elcometer.be

JAPAN

Elcometer KK 7F Toranomon MT40 Bldg. 5-13-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0001 Tel: +81 (0)3-4530-9714 Fax: +81 (0)3-4530-9713 email: jp_info@elcometer.com www.elcometer.co.jp

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