PCE Health and Fitness 5000H User Manual
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PCE-CT 5000H Coating Thickness Gauge
User Manual
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Last change: 6 September 2018
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Contents
1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1
2 Introductions ......................................................................................... 2
2.1 Features ........................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Application ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Principle of Measurement ................................................................................................. 2
2.4 Delivery contents .............................................................................................................. 3
3 Device description ................................................................................ 3
4 Specifications ........................................................................................ 4
5 Use the Gauge ....................................................................................... 5
5.1 Replacing the Battery ....................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Basic Measurement Step ................................................................................................. 5
5.3 User Interface .................................................................................................................. 6
5.4 Measure Mode (Only Support Single Mode) ..................................................................... 7
5.5 Group Mode ..................................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Statistics .......................................................................................................................... 7
5.7 Probe Mode ..................................................................................................................... 8
5.8 Storage ................................................................................................ ............................ 8
5.9 Recall and Delete Readings ............................................................................................. 8
5.10 High and Low Limit Alarm................................................................................................. 9
5.11 Unit .................................................................................................................................10
5.12 Speed .............................................................................................................................10
5.13 Data Download................................................................................................................10
5.14 Auto Power off.................................................................................................................10
5.15 Measurement Accuracy ...................................................................................................11
6 Factors Affecting Measurement Accuracy ....................................... 11
7 Calibration ........................................................................................... 12
8 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 14
9 Warranty ............................................................................................... 15
10 Disposal ............................................................................................... 15
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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
• You must not make any technical changes to the device.
• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.
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2 Introductions
This compact gauge can be used for non-destructive coating thickness measurement of nonmagnetic coatings, e.g. paint, enamel, chrome on steel, and insulating coatings, e.g. paint and
anodizing coatings on non-ferrous metals.
2.1 Features
• 128* 128 dot matrix LCD display, standard menu operations;
• Two measure mode: single and continuous;
• Two group mode:direct(DIR) and general(GEN), readings will be lost when power off
in direct mode, and not be
• lost in general mode. Readings can be stored for each group;
• Zero point calibration and multi-point calibration(up to 4 points) for each group;
• User can recall, delete specified readings, or delete group readings;
• Statistics display: mean, minimum, maximum and standard deviation;
• Three probe mode:auto, magnetic and eddy current;
• User can set high or low limit alarm for each group;
• Power off automatically;
• USB interface to data transmission;
• Low battery and error indication ;
2.2 Application
This gauge is designed for non-destructive, fast and precise coating thickness measurement. The
principal applications lie in the field of corrosion protection. It is ideal for manufacturers and their
customers, for offices and specialist advisers, for paint shops and electroplaters, for the chemical,
automobile, ship building and aircraft industries and for heavy engineering. It is suitable for
laboratory, workshop and outdoor use.
2.3 Principle of Measurement
The coating thickness gauge work either on the magnetic induction principle or on the eddy
current principle, depending on the type of probe used. This gauge has internal F probe and N
probe.
F probe work on magnetic induction principle and should be used for non-magnetic coatings
such as aluminium, chrome, copper, zinc, paint and varnish, enamel, rubber etc., on an iron or
steel substrate; It is also suitable for alloyed and hardened magnetic steel (however, not
suitable for austenitic steel).
N Probe work on the eddy current principle and should be used for insulating coatings e. g.
paint, anodizing, ceramics, etc., on all non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper, zinc die
casting, brass etc. and on austenitic stainless steels.
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2.4 Delivery contents
1 x PCE-CT 5000H thickness gauge
2 x Zero calibration plates (ferrous and non-ferrous)
5 x Calibration plates
2 x 1.5V AAA batteries
1 x USB cable
1 x PC-compatible software
1 x User manual
1 x Carrying case
3 Device description
1. Measurement mode
2. High and low limit alarm
3. Probe mode: AUTO, MAG, EDDY
4. Measuring readings display
5. Statistics display (MIN/MAX/AVG)
6. Auto-power off indication
7. USB connecting indication
8. Measuring unit
9. Low battery indication
10. Calibration key
11. POWER on/off key
12. ZERO calibration key
13. UP key
14. DOWN key
15. LEFT key
16. RIGHT key
17. Probe
18. V groove
19. Standard foil
20. Substrate
21. Battery compartment
22. Material recognition (F: ferrous；N: non ferrous)
23. USB interface for PC connection
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4 Specifications
Probe
Type F and Type N
Measuring range Type
F
0 ... 5000 μm / 0 ... 5 mm / 0 ... 196 mils
Measuring accuracy
Type F
± (2% + 1 μm)
Resolution Type F
0 ... 99.9 μm: 0.1 μm, 100 ... 999 μm: 1 μm
> 1000 μm: 0.01 mm
Measuring principle
Type F
Magnetic induction
Smallest thickness of
the base material
0.02 mm
Measuring range Type
N
0 ... 3000 μm / 0 ... 3 mm / 0 ... 118 mils
Measuring accuracy
Type N
± (2% + 1 μm)
Resolution Type N
0 ... 99.9 μm: 0.1 μm, 100 ... 999 μm: 1 μm
> 1000 μm: 0.01 mm
Measuring principle
Type N
Eddy current
Smallest thickness of
the base material
0.05 mm
Calibration
One-point to four-point calibration, zero calibration
Data storage
Direct measurement (no measurement data storage), four data
groups (automatic measurement data storage of up to 2000
measured values)
Statistical functions
Number of measurements, average, minimum, maximum,
standard deviation
Measurement units
μm, mm, mils
Alarm
Alarm limits adjustable, alarm symbol is displayed when limits are
exceeded
Minimum radius of
curvature (convex)
5 mm / 0.2 in
Minimum radius of
curvature (concave)
25 mm / 1 in
Smallest measuring
surface
Diameter of 20 mm / 0.8 in
Maximum measuring
rate
2 x per second
Data interface
Data transfer via USB
Power supply
2 x 1.5V AAA batteries
Menu languages
German, English, Russian, Chinese
Operating conditions
0 ... 50°C / 32 ... 122°F, 20 ... 90% RH
Storage conditions
-10 ... 60°C / 14 ... 140°F
Standards
CE ROHS FCC
Dimensions
110 x 53 x 24 mm / 4.33 x 2.09 x 0.95 in
Material housing
ABS plastic
Weight
92 g / < 1 lb
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