Phynix SURFIX PRO X Instruction Manual

SURFIX® PRO X

Instruction Manual

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Cursor-up-key

Confirm key

Probe socket
Cursor-down-key

Escape key

Power key

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Instruction manual

Coating thickness gauge Surfix Pro X

About this manual 4
Meaning of keys 4

1. Measuring gauge, probes and their applications 5

2. Preparing for measurement 6

3. Menu structure 7

4. Calibration (1st menu item) 7

4.1. Activating the works calibration 8

4.2. Zero setting (1-point calibration) 9

4.3. One-foil calibration (2-point calibration) 9

4.4. Two-foil calibration, e.g. for rough surfaces 10

4.5. Cal-Through-Coat calibration (calibration on a coated test object) 11

4.6. Deletion of calibration 12

4.7. Measurement 13

5. Statistics (2nd menu item) 13

5.1. Transfer of statistic values only 14

5.2. Transfer of readings and statistics 15

5.3. Display of statistics on the screen 16

5.4. Display of stored readings on the screen 17

5.5. Deletion of readings and statistics 17

5.6. Quick deletion of readings and statistics 18

5.7. Single-value/block-value statistics 18

5.7.1. Activation of single-value statistics 18

5.7.2. Activation of block-value statistics 19

5.8. Trend display 20

5.9. Histogram display 20

6. Measuring mode (3rd menu item) 21

6.1. Setting of measurement methods: Automatic FN identification, Ferrous mode
and Non-Ferrous mode 21

6.2. Setting of limit values 22

6.2.1. Setting of limit values 22

6.2.2. Deletion of limit values 23

6.3. Continuous mode (Scan mode) 23

6.3.1. Activation of the continuous mode with all values 24

6.3.2. Activation of the continuous mode with stable values 24

6.3.3. Deactivation of the continuous mode 25

6.4. Zero offset mode 25

6.4.1. Setting the zero offset value 26

6.4.2. Deleting the zero offset value 26

7. Data memory (4th menu item) 27

7.1. New file 27

7.2. Opening a file 29

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7.3. Closing a file 29

7.4. Renaming the file 30

7.5. Deleting files 31

7.5.1. Deleting a selected file 31

7.5.2. Deleting all files 31

8. File transfer to PC (5th menu item) 32

8.1. Sending an active file to PC 32

8.2. Selecting and sending a stored file to PC 33

8.3. Sending all stored files to PC 34

8.4. Setting the transfer contents (statistics and/or readings) 34

9. Options (6th menu item) 35

9.1. Selection of switch-off modes 35

9.2. Beeper on/off 35

9.3. Measuring unit µm/mils 36

9.4. Welcome screen on/off 36

9.5. Power supply 37

9.6. Setting of date and time 37

9.7. Selecting the language 38

10. Total-Reset to factory settings (Total Reset) 39

11. Display of firmware version number and serial numbers of gauge and probe 39

12. Status information, error messages und malfunctions 40

13. Maintenance / Service 41

14. Technical Data 41

15. Probe overview 42

16. Scope of delivery 43

17. Display 43

18. Changing the probe 44

19. Default settings 44

20. Protect the environment 45

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Introduction

The following operating manual is intended for the Surfix® Pro X instrument family with
separate exchangeable probe.

The gauge conforms to the following standards for coating thickness measurement:

Magnetic method: DIN EN ISO 2808

DIN EN ISO 2178
ASTM B499
ISO 19840

Eddy current method: DIN EN ISO 2808
DIN EN ISO 2360

ASTM D7091

About this manual

The well-proven menu technique is applied to the use of this coating thickness gauge.
This manual informs you step by step about the correct operation of the gauge
Surfix® Pro X. If you follow these step-by-step instructions, it will only take a few minutes
before you are able to carry out the first measurements.

Meaning of keys

The operation of Surfix® Pro X is carried out by means of the five buttons below the
display.

switching the gauge on and off

The arrow keys have several functions. Depending on the
menu item you are currently at, by using these keys you will:

 browse through the main menu and submenus
 set calibration values, limit values and zero offset value
 browse through stored single readings
 select a character during the input of a filename
 select a file

Use this key to:
 confirm the choice of a menu item, e.g. Statistics 2/6 and

then reach the corresponding submenu, e.g. Transfer of
statistics1/6

 close a setting action, e.g. Measuring unit µm, or confirm

the calibration or limit value settings

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 confirm a charater during the input of a file name
 confirm a file name (if pressed longer than 2 seconds.

This key enables you to:
 go back to the next higher menu level up to the start

screen – – – –

 delete the last reading immediately after the

measurement

 delete readings and statistics quickly (see chapter 5.6)
 abort a setting action, e.g. when setting calibration and

limit values

 delete a character during the input of a filename
 abort the input of a file name (if pressed longer than 2

seconds).

1. Measuring gauge, probes and their applications

Depending of the used probe the Surfix® Pro X is a coating thickness gauge for non­destructive coating thickness measurement according to the magnetic induction
principle and the eddy current principle.

 The magnetic induction principle is used for all non-magnetic coatings, such as

varnish, paint, enamel, chromium, copper, zinc... coatings on steel and iron (F
probes)

 The eddy current principle is used for all electrically insulating coatings, such as

varnish, paint and anodising coatings on non-ferrous metals, even on austenitic
stainless steels (N probes)

FN probes are dual probes for measurements on steel and non-ferrous metal (F = Ferrous
und N = Non-Ferrous).

The following probes can be connected to the gauge Surfix® Pro X:

Probe

Range

Application

Accuracy

(referred to PHYNIX standards)

1

works calibration

2

1-point calibration

3

2-point calibration

FN1.5

0 … 1500 µm

dual probe for measurements
on steel/iron and on non-ferrous
metals

1

 3 µm or 3 % of reading;

whichever is greater

2

(1 µm + 2 % of reading)

3

(1 µm + 1 % of reading)

F1.5

0 … 1500 µm

for measurements on steel/iron

as FN1.5

N1.5

0 … 1500 µm

for measurements on non-ferrous
metals

as FN1.5

FN1.5/90°

0 … 1500 µm

angled dual probe for measure­ments on steel/iron and on non­ferrous metals in tubes or grooves

as FN1.5

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FN1.5R

0 … 1500 µm

angled dual probe for measure­ments on steel/iron and on non­ferrous metals

as FN1.5

F1.5R

0 … 1500 µm

angled probe for measure­ments on steel/iron

as FN1.5

FN0.2

0 … 200 µm

high-precision combination
probe for thin layers on steel/iron
and on non-ferrous metals

1

 2,5 µm or 2,5 % of reading;

whichever is greater

2

(0,7 µm + 1,5 % of reading)

3

(0,7 µm + 1 % of reading)

FN3.5

F: 0 … 3.5 mm
N: 0 … 3.0mm

angled dual probe for measure­ments on steel/iron and on non­ferrous metals with extended
range

1

 5 µm or 3 % of reading;

whichever is greater

2

(2 µm + 2 % of reading)

3

(2 µm + 1 % of reading)

F3.5

0 … 3.5 mm

angled probe for measurements
on steel/iron with extended
range

as FN3.5

F10

0 … 10 mm

angled probe for measurements
on steel/iron with large range

1

 10 µm or 3 % of reading;

whichever is greater

2

(5 µm + 2 % of reading)

3

(3 µm + 1 % of reading)

F20

0 … 20 mm

probe for measurements on
steel/iron with very large range

1

n.a.

2

(10 µm + 4 % of reading)

3

(10 µm + 2 % of reading)

F10-1
F10-2
F10-3

0 … 6.5 mm

angled probes for measure­ments on steel mesh

1

n.a.

2

(0,1 mm + 5 % of reading)

3

(0,1 mm + 3 % of reading)

F10-cp

0 … 10 mm

angled probes for measure­ments of wall thickness (with
counter-pole)

1

n.a.

2

(0,05 mm + 5 % of reading)

3

(0,05 mm + 3 % of reading)

F30T

0 … 30 mm

probe with large range for
measurements on steel mesh

1

n.a.

2

(0,2 mm + 5 % of reading)

3

(0,2 mm + 3 % of reading)

F30C

0 … 20 mm

probe with large range for
measurements on conveyor belts

1

n.a.

2

(0,2 mm + 5 % of reading)

3

(0,2 mm + 3 % of reading)

You can identify the present probe and its working principle by the colour of the plug’s

reinforcing sleeve:

green FN dual probes (magnetic induction and eddy current principle)
blue F probes (magnetic induction principle)
yellow N probe (eddy current principle)

Please avoid bending or too tight reeling of the probe cable. Cable breaks due to this
are excluded from warranty.

2. Preparing for measurement

Power supply:
Surfix Pro® X can be operated using 2 x round cell (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries or also 2
rechargeable batteries (AA) 1,2V.

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Empty batteries are indicated by a red or empty battery icon. Please remove used
batteries at once and dispose of them in an environmentally acceptable manner.
When inserting new batteries, please pay attention to the correct polarity. Wrongly
inserted batteries may lead to a destruction of the gauge.

In order to avoid any possible loss of data, please pay attention when exchanging
batteries:
a) Always switch off the gauge by means of the button before exchanging batteries.
b) Exchange the batteries within 20 seconds.

After inserting the batteries and switching-on for the first time by means of the button,
the display shows
a) English as proposed language: confirm with , or use the arrow keys to select
another language and confirm with , after which the display shows
b) the proposed date and time: confirm with , or use the arrow keys to change
and confirm with (pay attention to the instructions on the display).

Normally the gauge works in the automatic switch-off mode. It switches off automatically
90 seconds after the last measurement or operation. For permanent opertion mode see
chapter 9.1.

3. Menu structure

There are 6 main menu items: Calibration, Statistics, Measuring mode, Data memory,
Transfer to PC and Options. All other menu items or functions are subordinate to these 6

menu items.
The operation is carried out by means of the two arrow keys and , the confirmation

key and the escape key . The steps to be carried out are displayed on the screen,

e.g. “Place probe on foil standard“. After pressing the confirmation is displayed, e.g.
„Calibration has been set“.

You can find a diagram of the menu structure at the end of this manual. A single look at
this structure is sufficient to recognize the applicable menu items to select a desired
function.

4. Calibration (1st menu item)

This section informs you about the different calibration modes and the application cases
that they are especially suitable for. To meet the demands of coating thickness
measurement tasks the gauge has to be checked by means of the standards included in
the supply package before the measurement.

Surfix® Pro X has two operating modes: in the Direct mode you can directly measure
without any further user interaction. Readings, calibration values and settings are stored
consecutively in the direct memory, in case of a FN combination probe either in the F
memory or in the N memory. The differentiation between F memory and N memory
means also that e.g. setting of limit values has to be done in both measuring modes. The
direct mode enables very quick measurements; but all readings are within one single
memory (FN probe: two single memories).

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In the data memory mode the readings, calibration values and settings are stored in
freely nameable data files. This enables the creation and resumption of many different,
also very large test series. Due to the storage also of the calibration values a recalibration
is normally not necessary. During a running test session a switchover between F measuring
mode and N measuring mode is not possible.

If you decide to use the direct mode you can simply start calibration and measuring
without selecting or defining a file name. If the readings should be stored in the data
memory you first have to open an existing file or create a new one. After that you can do
calibrations, measurements and settings. Calibrations have to be done in the file where
the readings should be stored. After closing the file the gauge will be in direct mode
again.

Surfix® Pro X and all probes are works calibrated. If the accuracy of the works calibration
is not sufficient or if the measurement task makes it necessary you can do some
additional calibrations as described below.

A zero calibration on an uncoated specimem reduces measurement errors induced by
surface geometry e.g. by curved surface or near edges. Calibration data is preserved
during power off. Surfix

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Pro X uses five different calibration methods (see Technical Data

chapter 14).

The different calibration methods can be done in direct mode or in data memory mode.
The usage of different data files helps storing calibration data for different applications.

4.1. Activating the works calibration

This calibration mode is suitable for measurements on flat surfaces larger than 35mm x

35mm / 1.4” x 1.4”. A calibration that has been carried out previously has to be deleted.

You need neither calibration standards nor any uncoated test objects.

Procedure:

1.

press this key; Calibration appears on the display

2.

press this key; Zero setting appears on the display

3.

press this key; Deletion of calibration appears on the display

4.

press this key; Works calibration activated appears on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

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You can now measure using the works calibration.

4.2. Zero setting (1-point calibration)

For this purpose, you have to use an uncoated test object having similar dimensions and
material properties as the coated test object, e.g. when you plan to measure on small
cylindrical parts or near edges. The zero plates delivered with your gauge are not
intended to be used for zero calibration; instead use these plates together with the
calibration foils to check the accuracy of the gauge.

Procedure:

1.

press this key; Calibration appears on the display

2.

press this key; Zero setting appears on the display

3.

press this key; Place probe on “0” appears on the display, and the
ZERO symbol in the display begins to flash

4.

place the probe repeatedly perpendicular to the uncoated surface
of the test object

5.

press this key. Zero has been set appears briefly on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – . The ZERO
symbol is visable permanently.

You can now measure using the 1-point calibration.

4.3. One-foil calibration (2-point calibration)

The one-foil-calibration has to be done on an uncoated test object (as with the zero
setting). For the one-foil-calibration choose a calibration foil that comes closest to the
expected coating thickness.

Procedure:

1.

Carry out ‚zeroing’ (1-point calibration) as described above (please
see chapter 4.2).

2.

press this key; Calibration appears on the display

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3.

press this key; Zero setting appears on the screen

4.

press this key one more time; ONE-foil calibration appears on the
screen

5.

press this key; Place probe on foil standard appears on the display
and the CAL symbol in the display begins to flash

6.

Put the measurement foil on the uncoated test object and place the
probe repeatedly on the foil

7. press this key; set standard value appears on the display

8.

use the arrow keys to enter the calibration foil thickness as
indicated on the standard

9.

press this key; Calibration has been set appears briefly on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – . The CAL
symbol is visable permanently.

You can now measure using the ONE-foil calibration.

4.4. Two-foil calibration, e.g. for rough surfaces

This calibration mode is used especially for the measurement on rough surfaces, e.g. on
sand-blasted base metals. It is also suitable for low-intensity magnetic test objects when
carrying out the measurement either according to the magnetic-inductive method or
according to the eddy current method.
In this calibration mode, two calibration foils varying in thickness are used. The thickness
of the foils should be selected so that the thickness of the thinner foil is 0.5 to 0.9 times that
of the expected coating thickness and the thickness of the thicker foil is 1.1 to 1.5 times
that of the expected coating thickness.

Procedure:

1.

press this key; Calibration appears on the display

2.

press this key; Zero setting appears on the screen

3.

press this key twice until TWO-foil calibration appears on the
display

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4.

press this key; Place probe on 1st foil appears on the display.

5.

Put one of the two calibration foils on the uncoated test object
and place the probe repeatedly on the foil

6.

press this key; Set standard value appears on the display

7.

use the arrow keys to enter the calibration foil thickness as
indicated on the standard

8.

press this key; Place probe on 2nd foil appears on the display

9.

Put the second calibration foil on the uncoated test object at the
same point and place the probe repeatedly on the foil

10. press this key; Set standard value appears on the display.

11.

use the arrow keys to enter the calibration foil thickness as
indicated on the standard

12.

press this key; Calibration has been set appears briefly on the
display followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

You can now measure using the Two-foil calibration. In measurements on rough base
metals, the average coating thickness is measured across the peaks. The measuring
uncertainty increases with increasing roughness.

4.5. Cal-Through-Coat calibration (calibration on a coated test

object)

This calibration method is used if no uncoated test object is available for „zeroing“. The
method can only be applied with the probes F1.5 or FN1.5 (F mode).
The method may only be applied to cases in which the coating at the calibration point is
smooth and reproducible values are measured. Don’t use on structural coats of varnish.
The errors of measurement produced may be too high.

Procedure:

1.

press this key; Calibration appears on the display

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2.

press this key; Zero setting appears on the screen

3.

press this key three times until Cal-Through Coat calibration appears
on the display

4.

press this key; Place probe on coating appears on the display

5.

Now place the probe repeatedly on the coated test object at a
defined calibration point. A mean value is displayed

6. press this key; Place probe on foil standard appears on the display

7.

Select a calibration foil no thicker than the expected coating
thickness and put it on the same calibration point. Place the probe
then repeatedly on the calibration foil covering the calibration point

8. press this key; Set standard value appears on the display

9.

use the arrow keys to enter the calibration foil thickness as
indicated on the standard

10.

press this key; Calibration has been set appears briefly on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

You can now measure using the Cal-Through-Coat calibration.

4.6. Deletion of calibration

This menu item allows you to delete the active calibration. However, if you would like to
overwrite a calibration, a deletion is not necessary beforehand.

Procedure:

1.

press this key; Calibration appears on the screen display

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2.

press this key; Zero setting appears on the screen

3.

press this key once until Deletion of calibration appears on the screen
display

4.

press this key; Works calibration activated appears briefly on the
display followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

You can now measure using the works calibration.

4.7. Measurement

This section describes the suitable application cases of the different probes.
You can use F probes for measurements on all non-magnetic coatings, e.g. varnish, paint,
plastics, chrome, zinc, etc. coatings on iron/steel. The display shows Ferr.
You can use N probes for measurements on all electrically insulating coatings, e.g.
varnish, paint, plastics, anodized coatings, etc. on non-ferrous metals. The display shows
Non-Ferr.
The FN combination probes allow both measurements and is factory-set to the measuring
mode Auto FN identification. The display shows AUTO FN. This means that the gauge
automatically identifies the base material (iron/steel or non-ferrous metal) after
postioning of the probe. Subsequently the gauge switches to the corresponding
measuring method, magnetic (F) or eddy current method (N). After each measurement
the display shows Ferr or Non-Ferr to indicate the base material.

Note: In some cases, especially with varnish on zinc on steel, it is nevertheless
recommended to use a fixed measuring method setting, e.g. Ferrous mode (F) for
measurements on iron/steel or to Non-Ferrous mode (N) for measurements on non­ferrous metals.

5. Statistics (2nd menu item)

After each measurement Surfix® Pro X stores the readings in a data memory and
calculates a variety of statistic parameters. Surfix® Pro X has two kinds of memory:

 the data memory in direct mode stores up to 2 x 1000 readings (1000 in F mode,

1000 in N mode)

 the file based data memory stores up to 100.000 readings.

In both modes the statistical values are updated after each measurement and stored
together with the thickness values. The display shows the number of measurements N, the
mean value x¯ , the standard deviation s, the maximum value ↑ of the series and the
minimum value ↓ .

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With the option block value statistics Surfix® Pro X can collect a selectable number of
readings to a single measurement value. This feature facilitates the data acquisition if
mean values are required instead of single values. With this option the statistical values in
display become a different meaning. They are now related to a series of mean values
instead of a series of single values.

Parameter

Single value statistics

Block value statistics

N

number of measurements

number of mean values

x¯

mean value

mean value of the mean values

σ

standard deviation

standard deviation of the mean
values

Max

maximum value of the series

maximum value of the mean
values

Min

minimum value of the series

minimum value of the mean values

Kvar

Coefficient of variation

Coefficient of variation of the
mean values

Cp

Process capability index

Process capability index of the
mean values

Cpk

Process capability index

Process capability index of the
mean values

All readings recorded and statistics calculated by Surfix® Pro X and belonging to the
currently active file can be completely transferred or displayed at the menu item
Statistics.

The process capability indices Cp and Cpk are calculated, displayed and transferred
only if the limits are set (menu item Measuring mode/Limits).

5.1. Transfer of statistic values only

The gauge calculates a maximum of 8 statistical values from a measurement series (see
table above). These can be quickly and simply transferred to a PC in the 2nd menu item
Statistics.
Transfer can be made immediately if you are in the Direct Mode or in an active file which
is still open. If you wish to print or transfer data from a file already closed then you can do
this under menu item Transfer to PC.

Data transfer to a PC can be done by means of the USB interface or a Bluetooth
connection. The supplied data transfer program PHYNIX.connect receives the data and
shows it on the screen.

Procedure:

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1.

Connect Surfix® Pro X with a PC by means of a USB interface
cable or a Bluetooth connection. The connection has to be
initilized from the PC.

2. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

3. press this key; Transfer of statistics appears on the display

4.

press this key. Data is transferred and In progress... appears briefly on
the display, followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

5.2. Transfer of readings and statistics

The statistical values of the currently active file (both direct mode or file mode)can also
be transferred together with the single readings

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Procedure:

1.

Connect Surfix® Pro X with a PC by means of a USB interface
cable or a Bluetooth connection. The connection has to be
initilized from the PC.

2. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

drücken; es erscheint Kalibrierung

3. press this key; Transfer of statistics appears on the display

drücken; es erscheint Null-Einstellung

4. press this key; Transfer statistics and readings appears on the display

sooft drücken bis Löschen der Kalibrierung erscheint

5.

press this key. Data is transferred and In progress... appears briefly on
the display, followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

If you want to transfer data from an already closed file, you can do this at the menu item
Transfer to PC.

5.3. Display of statistics on the screen

This section explains how to display the different statistical values of single-value or of
block-value statistics.

Procedure:

1. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

2. press this key; Transfer of statistics appears on the display

3. press this key twice until Display of statistics appears on the display

4.

press this key. Number of readings appears on the display (with block­value statistics: Number of mean values)

5.

press this key repeatedly; the sequence of statistics appears on the
display as follows: Mean value, Standard deviation, Maximum,
Minimum, Variation coefficient and the Process capability indices Cp

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and Cpk (if the limits has been set) With block-value statistics the
sequence will be: Average of mean values, the Standard deviation of
mean values, the Maximum of mean values, the Minimum of mean
values, the Variation coefficient of the mean values and the Process
capability indices.

6.

press this key to continue measuring. The start screen with the four
dashes – – – – is displayed.

5.4. Display of stored readings on the screen

This section explains how to display the stored single values on the screen at any time.
Procedure:

1. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

2.

press this key; Transfer of statistics appears on the display

3.

press this key three times until Display of readings appears on the
display

4. press this key; the first single value appears on the display

5.

press this key repeatedly. The following single values with a

consecutive number are displayed. Symbols ( ↓ , ↑ ) indicate a reading

out of the limits. With the block-value statistics the standard deviation
for each block is shown, too.

6.

press this key to continue measuring. The start screen with the four
dashes – – – – is displayed.

5.5. Deletion of readings and statistics

This section explains how to delete the readings and statistics either in the Direct Mode or
in a currently active file in the data memory.
Procedure:

1. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

2.

press this key; Transfer of statistics appears on the display

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3.

press this key four times until Deletion of statistics and readings
appears on the display

4.

press this key. The statistics are deleted together with the single values.
Readings and statistics deleted appears briefly on the display followed
by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

5.6. Quick deletion of readings and statistics

This procedure offers a simple and fast way to delete all readings and statistical values by
circumventing the menu structure.

Procedure:

1.

press this key repeatedly until the start screen with the four dashes
– – – – appears on the display

2.

press this key once more; Delete readings and statistics? appears on
the display

3.

press this key; Readings and statistics deleted appears briefly on the
display followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

5.7. Single-value/block-value statistics

This section describes the activation of single-value or block-value statistics. With single­value statistics all single readings are statistically evaluated: N, x¯ , σ, maximum, minimum,

Kvar. With block-value statistics a mean value is calculated from every block of readings,
e.g. with 5 readings per block. All statistical values refer only to the mean value of the
blocks. The block size can be pre-selected individually from 3 to 20 readings for each
data file.

5.7.1. Activation of single-value statistics

The single-value statistics is always active at the delivery state and after a total reset.
If this should be changed and reactivated, please proceed as follows.

Procedure:

1. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

2. press this key. Transfer of statistics appears on the display

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3.

press this key three times. Single-value-/Block-value-statistics appears
on the display

4. press this key

5. press this key until Single val.stat. switch on appears on the display

6.

press this key. Single val. stat. switched on appears on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

The following measurements are now evaluated in the typical statistics mode.

5.7.2. Activation of block-value statistics

Procedure:

1. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

2. press this key. Transfer of statistics appears on the display

3.

press this key three times. Single-value-/Block-value-statistics appears
on the display

4. press this key

5. press this key until Block val.stat. switch on appears on the display

6. press this key

7. the actual block size and Set block size appear on the display

8.

use these keys to adjust the block size (between 3 and 20)

9.

press this key. Block statistics switched on appears on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

The following measurements are now evaluated in the block-value statistics mode.

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5.8. Trend display

The trend display shows a chart of the measurement values. To navigate through longer
measurement series use the arrow keys and ; the key will bring you back to the
start screen. Limits are shown as red lines. Green dots mark values within the limits, red
dots show values outside the limits.

Procedure:

1. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

2. press this key. Transfer of statistics appears on the display

3. press this key twice. Trend appears on the display

4. press this key; the trend display is shown. You can now

5. press this key to display older values;

6. press this key to display newer values;

7. press this key to get back to the statistics menu;

8. press this key to go to the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

5.9. Histogram display

The histogram display shows the distribution of the measurement values around the mean
value x¯ . Limits are shown as red lines. Green dots mark values within the limits, red dots
mark values outside the limits. The key will finish the histogram display.

Procedure:

1. press this key twice until Statistics appears on the display

2. press this key. Transfer of statistics appears on the display

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3. press this key. Histogram appears on the display

4. press this key; the histogram display is shown. You can now

5. press this key to get back to the statistics menu;

6. press this key to go to the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

6. Measuring mode (3rd menu item)

This section describes the activation of the

 measurement method (only possible with FN probes),
 upper and lower limit value,
 continuous measuring mode,
 zero offset function.

6.1. Setting of measurement methods: Automatic FN identification,

Ferrous mode and Non-Ferrous mode

When using FN combination probes the display shows Auto FN. This indicates the
automatic base material recognition after positioning of the probe and the activiation of
the appropriate measuring method.

In some cases, e.g. when measuring paint on zinc on steel, it may be useful to select the
measuring method manually, e.g. selecting Ferrous when measuring the total coating
thickness, and Non-Ferrous when measuring the paint thickness on zinc.

Procedure:

1.

press this key three times until Measuring mode appears on the
display

2. press this key; Autom. Detection FN, F, N appears on the display

3. press this key; Automatic identification (FN) appears on the display

4.

use these keys to select the desired method: Automatic
identification (FN), Ferrous (F) or Non-Ferrous (N)

5.

press this key to confirm your choice. The chosen mode is
displayed, e.g. Measuring mode FN selected, followed by the start

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screen with the four dashes – – – – .

6.2. Setting of limit values

This section describes the setting of limit values. To monitor your readings, you can set an
upper and a lower limit value. This setting is useful:

 during the measurement
 for the evaluation of readings later on when displaying the single values
 during the analysis of the readings with the PC.

If the reading is outside of the limit values, you will hear a characteristical beep, the
reading is displayed in red and an indicator LIMIT ↑ or LIMIT ↓ at the top of the display
shows whether the reading fell below or exceeded the limit values. Readings within the
limit values are dispalyed green.

6.2.1. Setting of limit values

Procedure:

1.

press this key three times until Measuring mode appears on the
display

2. press this key; Autom. Detection FN, F, N appears on the display

3. press this key; Limits appears on the display

4. press this key; Limits setting appears on the display

5.

press this key; Set lower limit appears on the display and a number
as suggestion for the lower limit value

6.

use these keys to adjust the lower limit value; with continued
pressing of these keys the set value increases or decreases faster

7.

press this key; Set upper limit appears on the display and a number
as suggestion for the upper limit value; the upper limit value must be
at least 10 µm higher than the lower limit value

8.

use these keys to adjust the upper limit value; with continued
pressing of these keys the set value increases or decreases faster

9.

press this key; Limits have been set appears briefly on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

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The limit values are set for the measuring method (Ferr, Non-Ferr) which was activated
last. When the base material changes the limit values have to be set again, if desired.

When transferring the readings to a PC a “<”-sign in front of the thickness value indicates
a reading below the lower limit value; a “>”-sign indicates a reading above the upper

limit value.

6.2.2. Deletion of limit values

Procedure:

1.

press this key three times until Measuring mode appears on the
display

2. press this key; Autom. Detection FN, F, N appears on the display

3. press this key; Limits appears on the display

4. press this key; Limits setting appears on the display

5. press this key; Deletion of Limits appears on the display

6.

press this key. Limits deleted appears briefly on the display followed
by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

6.3. Continuous mode (Scan mode)

This section describes the usefulness and the activation/deactivation of the continuous
mode. After activation of the Scan mode, the readings are displayed virtually in
continuous mode after the probe has been placed on the test object’s surface. The
display rate is maximum 180 readings/minute.
The Scan mode is useful:
 when searching the thinnest or thickest point of a coating. By means of the

minimum-maximum-display (↑ and ↓) in the display you can easily find such points by
simply moving the probe over the surface without lifting it.

 when using the tube probe in small tubes. The space may be not sufficient to lift the

probe after each measurement.

 When measuring large surfaces. You can check rapidly the coating thickness of the

complete surface at different positions without lifting the probe after each
measurement. Discrepancies in thickness values can be detected very fast.

Normally Surfix® Pro X only shows a thickness value if the underlying measurements are
stable. This function prevents fluctuating or faulty readings and increases the accuracy of

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the gauge. With the continuous mode this function can lead to readings at irregular
intervals or even no readings due to the movement of the probe. Therefore you can
choose whether you want to measure with all values or only with stable values.

6.3.1. Activation of the continuous mode with all values

Procedure:

1. press this key three times until Measuring mode appears on the display

2. press this key; Autom. Detection FN, F, N appears on the display

3. press this key twice; Continuous mode appears on the display

4. press this key;

5. press this key until Conti-mode with all values appears on the display

6.

press this key. Conti-mode with all values activated appears briefly on
the display followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

The continuous mode is switched on only for the measuring method (Ferr, Non-Ferr) which
was activated last. When the base material changes the continuous mode has to be
activated again, if desired.

6.3.2. Activation of the continuous mode with stable values

Procedure:

1. press this key three times until Measuring mode appears on the display

2. press this key; Autom. Detection FN, F, N appears on the display

3. press this key twice; Continuous mode appears on the display

4. press this key;

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5.

press this key until Conti-mode with stable values appears on the
display

6.

press this key. Conti-mode with stable values activated appears briefly
on the display followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

The continuous mode is switched on only for the measuring method (Ferr, Non-Ferr) which
was activated last. When the base material changes the continuous mode has to be
activated again, if desired.

6.3.3. Deactivation of the continuous mode

Procedure:

1. press this key three times until Measuring mode appears on the display

2. press this key; Autom. Detection FN, F, N appears on the display

3. press this key twice; Continuous mode appears on the display

4. press this key;

5. press this key until Conti-mode deactivate appears on the display

6.

press this key. Conti-mode deactivated appears briefly on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

6.4. Zero offset mode

With this mode you can set a constant positive or negative value (zero offset value). This
value will be added automatically to the reading after each measurement. The sum of
original reading and zero offset value is then shown on the display. Moreover, the zero
offset value is always displayed at the top of the display as a reminder (OFFSET).

This measuring mode is useful when it comes to determining the upper layer in a coating
system consisting of several layers. If the lower layer(s) is (are) known and show(s) an
adequately uniform thickness, the coating thickness of this (these) layer(s) can be set as a
negative offset value. After measuring of the total coating thickness the thickness of the
lower layer(s) is subtracted (addition of a negative offset value) and the thickness of the
top layer is displayed.

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This mode can also be selected for measurements on coated rough metal surfaces. The
influence of the roughness is determined by measuring the uncoated rough metal
surface and set as a negative zero offset value. The gauge will then indicate the coating
thickness across the peaks of the rough surface.

6.4.1. Setting the zero offset value

Procedure:

1.

press this key three times until Measuring mode appears on the
display

2. press this key; Autom. Detection FN, F, N appears on the display

3. press this key; Zero offset appears on the display

4. press this key; Zero offset setting appears on the display

5. press this key; Set zero offset value appears on the display

6.

use these keys to adjust the zero offset value; with continued
pressing of these keys the set value increases or decreases faster

7.

press this key; Zero offset set appears briefly on the display followed
by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – . As indicator the zero
offset value can be seen at the top of the display (OFFSET).

After this all readings will be corrected by the zero offset value.
Example: with a real coating thickness of 100 µm and a zero offset value of –10 µm the
display shows 90 µm. With a real coating thickness of 100 µm and a zero offset value of
+10 µm the display will show 110 µm.

The zero offset value is only set for the measuring method (Ferr, Non-Ferr) which was
activated last. When the base material changes the zero offset value has to be set
again, if desired.

6.4.2. Deleting the zero offset value

Procedure:

1. press this key three times until Measuring mode appears on the display

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2. press this key; Autom. Detection FN, F, N appears on the display

3. press this key; Zero offset appears on the display

4. press this key; Zero offset setting appears on the display

5. press this key; Deletion of zero offset appears on the display

6.

press this key; Zero offset deleted appears briefly on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – . The zero
offset value indicator (OFFSET) disappears.

7. Data memory (4th menu item)

The Surfix® Pro X has two types of data memory:

1. The direct mode with a maximum of 1.000 storable readings each for the F or N

mode. The direct mode enables instantaneous measurements without any further
actions, e.g. the input of a file name. All settings as limit values, the zero offset value
etc. are available in the direct mode. These settings remain valid until they are
changed or a total reset has been performed.

2. The data files with alphanumerical names. A maximum of 100.000 readings can be

stored in this memory. The file name is input using an character-numeral-structure via
the gauge’s keypad. All characters (A-Z, a -z) and numerals (0-9) as well as the
space character ( █ ) can be used for file names. The individual settings, such as
calibration values, limit values, zero offset value and scan mode, are likewise stored
together with the readings.

7.1. New file

This section describes the creation of a new file and the input of a new, automatically
predefined or individual file name.

You can transfer the “currently active settings” that you have defined last in another
memory, e.g. calibration values, limit values etc. to the new file. This makes the complete
creation process of a new file easier if only the file name is meant to be new but all other
settings are meant to be kept. If required, you can of course overwrite or edit the
transferred settings at the corresponding menu items.

Or you can give the factory settings to the new file, that means works calibration, no
limits, no zero offset value etc. These settings can be changed or adjusted as well.

Procedure:

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1. press this key repeatedly until Data memory appears on the display

2. press this key; New file appears on the display

3.

press this key; Input file name appears on the display together with an
automatically predefined file name, e.g. D000, followed by a black
cursor █ .

Now you can

 accept the predefined file name (continue with step 7.) or
 modify the predefined file name by means of the character-numeral-structure. For

this purpose

4.

press this key shortly to delete one character (pressing this key longer
will abort the file name input); and/or

5.

use these keys to select one character out of the character­numeral-structure; all characters and numerals (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) as well
as the space character (the white cursor █ ) are available.
Continued pressing of these keys let the characters run through the
structure.

6.

press this key shortly; the selected character is input and the black
cursor █ appears again; repeat steps 5. and 6. until the file name is
complete e.g. ABC123. Then

7.

press this key, when the black cursor █ is visible. The new file name
appears on the display, e.g. D001 or ABC123, and Create file?

8.

press this key; Using actual calibration appears on the display. Now
you can choose whether you

a. press this key to create the new file with the actual
settings from direct mode or another file. File opened
appears briefly on the display followed by the start
screen with the four dashes – – – – .
Or whether you

b. press this key; Using works calibration appears on the
display. With this option you choose for the works
calibration; all other settings such as limit values etc.
are deleted.

c. press this key to create the new file with the works
calibration. File opened appears briefly on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – –
.

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Now you can measure in the newly created file. The file name is shown at the bottom line
of the display to indicate the data file mode.

You should close the file after your measurements to get back to direct mode. The direct
mode enables quick measurements on different base materials without any effort. The file
will also be closed automatically after creating or opening of another file.

7.2. Opening a file

This section describes the process of opening existing files.

Procedure:

1. press this key repeatedly until Data memory appears on the display

2. press this key; New file appears on the display

3. press this key; Open file appears on the display

4.

press this key; Select file appears on the display and the name of
the file used at last e.g. D001.

5. use these keys to select a file

6.

press this key; File opened appears briefly on the display followed
by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

The file name is shown at the bottom line of the display to indicate the data file mode.

7.3. Closing a file

This section describes the process of closing an open file. The Direct mode will become
active enabling quick measurements on different base materials without any effort.

Procedure:

1. press this key repeatedly until Data memory appears on the display

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2. press this key; New file appears on the display

3. press this key twice; Close file appears on the display

4.

press this key; File closed appears briefly on the display followed by
the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

After closing of the file Direct mode appears on the display.

7.4. Renaming the file

This section describes the process of renaming an open, active file. To rename a closed
file you have to open it first (see chapter 7.2).

Procedure:

1. press this key repeatedly until Data memory appears on the display

2. press this key; New file appears on the display

3. press this key three times; Rename file appears on the display

4.

press this key; Rename file appears on the display together with the
actual file name, e.g. D000, followed by a black cursor █ .

5.

press this key shortly to delete one character (pressing this key longer
will abort the file name input); and/or

6.

use these keys to select one character out of the character­numeral-structure; all characters and numerals (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) as
well as the space character (the white cursor █ ) are available.
Continued pressing of these keys let the characters run through
the structure.

7.

press this key shortly; the selected character is input and the black
cursor █ appears again; repeat steps 6. and 7. until the file name is
complete e.g. ABC123. Then

8.

press this key, when the black cursor █ is visible. The new file name
appears on the display, e.g. D001 or ABC123, and Rename file? If
Name already exists appears on the display choose another name
for the file.

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9.

press this key; File renamed appears briefly on the display followed by
the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

The new file name is shown at the bottom line of the display to indicate the data file
mode.

7.5. Deleting files

The two sections below describe the processes of deleting one selected file or all stored
files.

7.5.1. Deleting a selected file

This section describes the process of deleting a specially selected file. The file name, the
readings and the settings of the selected file are deleted.

Procedure:

1. press this key repeatedly until Data memory appears on the display

2. press this key; New file appears on the display

3. press this key four times; Delete file appears on the display

4. press this key; Delete one file appears on the display

5.

press this key; Select file appears on the display and the name of
the file used at last e.g. D001

6. use these keys to select a file to be deleted e.g. D002

7.

press this key; Delete file? and the selected file name appears on
the display

8.

press this key; File deleted appears briefly on the display followed
by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

7.5.2. Deleting all files

This section describes the process of deleting all files. All file names, readings and settings
are deleted. The contents of the Direct mode are not deleted by this action.

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Procedure:

1. press this key repeatedly until Data memory appears on the display

2. press this key; New file appears on the display

3. press this key four times; Delete file appears on the display

4. press this key; Delete one file appears on the display

5. press this key; Delete all files appears on the display

6. press this key; Delete all files? appears on the display

7.

press this key; All files deleted appears briefly on the display
followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

After deleting, Direct appears on the display and you can now measure in the Direct
mode.

8. File transfer to PC (5th menu item)

This section describes

1. the process of transferring one or all files to a smartphone, tablet computer or PC,

2. the process of selecting a file to be transferred,

3. the predefinition of transfer contents whether only the readings or only the statistics

or both should be transferred in the future transfer processes.

File transfer requires the data transfer software PHYNIX.connect which is delivered with
your gauge.

8.1. Sending an active file to PC

This section describes the transfer process of the currently open file including readings
and statistics via Bluetooth or USB interface of the Surfix® Pro X.

Alternatively you can transfer data from the actual file by means of the main menu item
Statistics (see chapter 5.1 Transfer of statistic values or 5.2 Transfer of readings and
statistics).

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Procedure:

1.

Connect Surfix® Pro X by means of an USB interface cable or a
Bluetooth connection with the PC. The Bluetooth connection
has to be initialized from the PC.

2. press this key three times; File transfer appears on the display

3. press this key; Send active file appears on the display

4.

press this key; In progress... appears briefly on the display followed by
the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

You can now continue measuring either in the currently active file or, after closing, in
another file.

8.2. Selecting and sending a stored file to PC

Procedure:

1.

Connect Surfix® Pro X by means of an USB interface cable or a
Bluetooth connection with the PC. The Bluetooth connection
has to be initialized from the PC.

2. press this key three times; File transfer appears on the display

3. press this key; Send active file appears on the display

4. press this key; Select file appears on the display

5. press this key; Select file appears on the display

6. use these keys to select a file to be transferred e.g. D002

7.

press this key; In progress... appears briefly on the display followed
by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

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8.3. Sending all stored files to PC

This section describes the process of transferring all files to PC. The data stored in the
Direct mode is not transferred in this process.

Procedure:

1.

Connect Surfix® Pro X by means of an USB interface cable or a
Bluetooth connection with the PC. The Bluetooth connection
has to be initialized from the PC.

2. press this key three times; File transfer appears on the display

3. press this key; Send active file appears on the display

4. press this key twice; Send all files appears on the display

5.

press this key; In progress... appears briefly on the display followed by
the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

You can now continue measuring either in the currently active file or, after closing, in
another file.

8.4. Setting the transfer contents (statistics and/or readings)

This section describes the presetting of the transfer contents, i.e. whether only the
readings, only the statistics or both readings and statistics should be transferred.

Procedure:

1. press this key three times; File transfer appears on the display

2. press this key; Send active file appears on the display

3. press this key; Transfer content appears on the display

4. press this key;

5.

use these keys to select the desired transfer content: Statistics and
readings, Statistics or Readings

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6.

press this key; Your choice, e.g. Transfer content: stat. + readings,
appears briefly on the display followed by the start screen with the
four dashes – – – – .

9. Options (6th menu item)

With this menu item you can define the settings described below. They are kept after the
gauge switch-off. At the delivery state or after a total reset, always the first menu item of
the corresponding menu is set (e.g. µm/mm).

9.1. Selection of switch-off modes

With this menu item you can choose between permanent operation of the gauge or
auto-shut-off after 90 seconds without measurement or handling.

Procedure:

1. press this key twice; Options appears on the display

2. press this key; Switch-off mode appears on the display

3. press this key;

4.

use these keys to select the desired mode: Auto switch-off after
90 sec. or Permanent operation

5.

press this key for confirmation; your choice, e.g. Permanent
operation selected, appears briefly on the display followed by the
start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

9.2. Beeper on/off

With this menu item you can choose between silent operation of the gauge or a short
beep after each reading and operation.

Procedure:

1. press this key twice; Options appears on the display

2. press this key; Switch-off mode appears on the display

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3. press this key; Beeper appears on the display

4. press this key;

5.

use these keys to select the desired mode: Beeper ON or Beeper
OFF

6.

press this key for confirmation; your choice, e.g. Beeper switched
ON, appears briefly on the display followed by the start screen with
the four dashes – – – – .

9.3. Measuring unit µm/mils

With this menu item you can choose the measuring unit. The readings can be displayed
using the metric system (µm/mm) or alternatively the imperial system (mils).

Procedure:

1. press this key twice; Options appears on the display

2. press this key; Switch-off mode appears on the display

3. press this key twice; Measuring unit appears on the display

4. press this key;

5. use these keys to select the desired mode: µm/mm unit or mils unit

6.

press this key for confirmation; your choice, e.g. Unit µm/mm
selected, appears briefly on the display followed by the start screen
with the four dashes – – – – .

9.4. Welcome screen on/off

With this menu item you can deactivate the welcome screen which appears after power
on.

Procedure:

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1. press this key twice; Options appears on the display

2. press this key; Switch-off mode appears on the display

3. press this key three times; Welcome screen appears on the display

4. press this key;

5.

use these keys to select the desired mode: Welcome screen ON
or Welcome screen OFF

6.

press this key for confirmation; your choice, e.g. Welcome screen
switched ON, appears briefly on the display followed by the start
screen with the four dashes – – – – .

9.5. Power supply

With this menu item you can set the currently used power supply. This setting is necessary
for a correct display of the battery status.

Procedure:

1. press this key twice; Options appears on the display

2. press this key; Switch-off mode appears on the display

3. press this key three times; Power supply appears on the display

4. press this key; the current setting is displayed, e.g. Batteries

5.

use these keys to select the desired power supply: Batteries or
Rechargeable batteries

6.

press this key for confirmation; your choice, e.g. Power supply with
batteries, appears briefly on the display followed by the start screen
with the four dashes – – – – .

9.6. Setting of date and time

With this menu item you can set the real time clock of the gauge.

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Procedure:

1. press this key twice; Options appears on the display

2. press this key; Switch-off mode appears on the display

3. press this key twice; Date + time appears on the display

4.

press this key; the actual date and time appears on the display and
Adjust?

5. press this key; Set year appears on the display

6. use these keys to select the desired year

7. press this key

8.

repeat step 6. and 7. four times to adjust month, day, hour and
minute. At the end Date + time have been set appears briefly on the
display followed by the start screen with the four dashes – – – – .

After battery replacement and switching on for the first time an initial menu item apperas
on the display with
a) English as suggested language: confirm with or select another language with the

arrow keys ; confirm with ; then appears

b) a suggestion for Date and Time: confirm with or adjust date and time with the

arrow keys ; confirm with ; (see above).

9.7. Selecting the language

With this menu item you can choose the menu language. Normally you can choose from
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Czech and Chinese; more languages
are available on request.

Procedure:

1. press this key twice; Options appears on the display

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2. press this key; Switch-off mode appears on the display

3. press this key; Language appears on the display

4.

press this key; the actual language appears on the display, e.g.
English

5.

use these keys to select the desired menu language, e.g.
Deutsch

6.

press this key for confirmation; your choice, e.g. Sprache Deutsch
ausgewählt, appears briefly on the display followed by the start
screen with the four dashes – – – – .

10. Total-Reset to factory settings (Total Reset)

With this function you can reset the gauge to factory settings.

That means:
a) Readings, statistics, calibration settings, limit values and zero offset values in the direct

mode will be deleted (both F- and N-mode)
b) works cailbration is activated (both F- and N-mode)
c) continious mode is deactivated (both F- and N-mode)
d) the gauge is set to automatic FN identification (if available)
e) reset of all options to the first menu item, e.g. μm/mm or Beeper ON

Procedure:

1. switch off the gauge; a probe has to be connected

2. press this key and keep it pressed

3.

switch on the gauge; you will hear a longer lasting beep; the
welcome screen comes up followed by the start screen with the four
dashes – – – – .

11. Display of firmware version number and serial numbers of

gauge and probe

Procedure:

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1. switch off the gauge; a probe has to be connected

2. press this key and keep it pressed

3.

switch on the gauge; after releasing the keys you will see the
version number of the firmware and its release date, the serial
number of the gauge and probe and at last the start screen with
the four dashes – – – – .

12. Status information, error messages und malfunctions

Different status information and error messages are shown on the display.

PC Remote Control

This message appears when the instrument is switched on with no probe connected or
when the probe is damaged or not correctly connected. During this operational state
the automatic switch-off function is deactivated. Switch off the gauge with the

power button .

No measurement possible

This message comes up if the probe has changed while a file was open. Close this file
and proceed.

Batteries empty

Preferably replace empty batteries immediately to avoid battery leakage. Mind the
polarity. Replace the batteries within 20 seconds to preserve your data in direct mode. In
data file mode all data will be kept also without batteries.

Probe too close to metal

This message comes up if the probe was too close to metal during power on. During this
phase some internal balancing measurements are done, and the probe may not be in
close distance to metal. Keep the probe away from metal during power on. If this
message comes up anyway this may be an indication for a damaged probe.

Magnetic interfering field

There are strong magnetic fields near by the gauge (e.g. transformer, power supplies
etc.) Use the gauge in an environment without interfering fields. If this message comes up
anyway this may be an indication for a damaged probe or gauge.

Probe defective

This message indicates a damaged probe. The probe together with the gauge should be
sent for repair to your dealer or to the manufacturer PHYNIX.

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Other Errors

 the gauge does not measure anymore
 the readings are implausible
 the keys are locked
 the gauge can not be switched on or off

In these cases normally a total reset provides remedy (see chapter 10).

Do this as follows:

 remove the batteries for a short time and insert them again
 perform a total reset (switch off the gauge , press and keep it pressed, switch on

the gauge ; you will hear a longer lasting beep)
 maybe the batteries have to be replaced .

13. Maintenance / Service

The Surfix® Pro X gauge requires no special maintenance. However, it should be handled
with care just as any other gauge. Please avoid bending or too tight reeling of the probe
cable. Remove the batteries before longer lasting nonuse. Remove used batteries at
once and dispose them in an environmentally acceptable manner.

Please send a damaged gauge or a gauge showing faulty operation to your dealer or to
the manufacturer PHYNIX.

14. Technical Data

Resolution

0,1µm or <0,2% of reading
(probes with ranges up to 1.5 mm)
1µm or <0,2% of reading
(probes with ranges larger than 1.5 mm)

Display

high resolution color graphic display, backlight

Operator guidance

menu-driven, language selectable from English, German, French, Chinese;
more languages on request

Memory

Direct mode: max. 1.000 readings each in F-mode and N-mode
Data file mode: max. 100.000 readings

Calibration

Works calibration
Zeroing (One-point calibration)
Foil calibration (Two-point calibration)
Two-foil calibration
Cal-Through-Coat calibration

Zero offset

Addition of a constant value to the reading

Statistics

N, x¯ , σ, Max, Min, Cp, Cpk, Kvar

Online- Statistics

N, x¯ , σ, Max, Min

Limit values

adjustable with acoustic signal and indicator in the display

Interface

USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0

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Ambient temperature

0...50 °C

Power supply

2 x Batteries AA 1,5V or
2 x Rechargeable Batteries AA 1,5V 1,2V

Sizes / Weight

137 mm x 66 mm x 23 mm (H x B x T)
150g (incl. Batt.)

Type of protection

IP 52 (Protection against dust and dripping water)

15. Probe overview

Probe

Range

Application

Measuring uncertainty

(referred to PHYNIX standards)

1

works calibration

2

zero setting

3

foil calibration

FN1.5

0 … 1500 µm

combination probe for
measurements on steel/iron and
non-ferrous metals

1

 3 µm or 3 % of reading;

whichever is greater

2

(1 µm + 2 % of reading)

3

(1 µm + 1 % of reading)

F1.5

0 … 1500 µm

for measurements on steel/iron

as FN1.5

N1.5

0 … 1500 µm

for measurements on non-ferrous
metals

as FN1.5

FN1.5/90°

0 … 1500 µm

angled combination probe for
measurements on steel/iron and
non-ferrous metals in bores and
grooves

as FN1.5

FN1.5R

0 … 1500 µm

angled combination probe for
measurements on steel/iron and
non-ferrous metals

as FN1.5

F1.5R

0 … 1500 µm

angled probe for measurements
on steel/iron

as FN1.5

FN0.2

0 … 200 µm

high precision combination probe
for measurements of thin layers on
steel/iron and non-ferrous metals

1

 2,5 µm or 2,5 % of reading;

whichever is greater

2

(0,7 µm + 1,5 % of reading)

3

(0,7 µm + 1 % of reading)

FN3.5

F: 0 … 3.5 mm
N: 0 … 3.0mm

angled combination probe with
extended range for measurements
on steel/iron and non-ferrous
metals

1

 5 µm or 3 % of reading;

whichever is greater

2

(2 µm + 2 % of reading)

3

(2 µm + 1 % of reading)

F3.5

0 … 3.5 mm

angled probe with extended
range for measurements on
steel/iron

as FN3.5

F10

0 … 10 mm

angled probe with large range for
measurements on steel/iron

1

 10 µm or 3 % of reading;

whichever is greater

2

(5 µm + 2 % of reading)

3

(3 µm + 1 % of reading)

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F20

0 … 20 mm

angled probe with very large
range for measurements on
steel/iron

1

n.a.

2

(10 µm + 4 % of reading)

3

(10 µm + 2 % of reading)

F10-1
F10-2
F10-3

0 … 6.5 mm

angled probe for measurements
on steel mesh

1

n.a.

2

(0,1 mm + 5 % of reading)

3

(0,1 mm + 3 % of reading)

F10-cp

0 … 10 mm

for side wall measurement with
counter piece

1

n.a.

2

(0,05 mm + 5 % of reading)

3

(0,05 mm + 3 % of reading)

F30T

0 … 30 mm

angled probe with very large
range for measurements on steel
mesh

1

n.a.

2

(0,2 mm + 5 % of reading)

3

(0,2 mm + 3 % of reading)

F30C

0 … 20 mm

angled probe with very large
range for measurements on
conveyor belts

1

n.a.

2

(0,2 mm + 5 % of reading)

3

(0,2 mm + 3 % of reading)

16. Scope of delivery

• Surfix® Pro X gauge. Probes are not part of the standard delivery und have to be

ordered separately. Usually they can be stored in the carrying case of the gauge.

• Protective rubber cover

• 2 batteries AA

• USB cable

• Instruction manual

• Manufacturer’s certificate

• Data transfer software PHYNIX.connect (works with Microsoft

®

Excel®)

• Carrying case for transport and storage

Optional accessories:

• Probes from PHYNIX probe program

• Manufacturer’s certificate type M DIN 55350 for gauge and probe(s)

• Calibration standards with various thickness values

• Probe guide for precise measurements on small parts

• Compendium on coating thickness measurement

17. Display

Beside the reading and the menu structure the display shows other useful information
icons and notes. The following characters and icons appear on the display:
All segments and characters of the display can be displayed for checking purposes.

Bluetooth connection established

a red or empty battery symbol indicates low battery voltage

ZERO zero calibration has been carried out
ZERO flashing zero calibration has begun but not yet finished
CAL1F one-foil-calibration has been carried out
CAL1F flashing one-foil-calibration has begun but not yet finished
CAL2F two-foil-calibration has been carried out
CAL2F blinkend two-foil-calibration has begun but not yet finished

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LIMIT limit values are set
LIMIT flashing setting the limit values has begun but not yet finished

LIMIT ↑, LIMIT ↓ reading exceeds or fall below the limit values

AUTO FN Automatic FN identification is active
Ferr Ferrous mode is active (for iron/steel)
Non-Ferr Non-Ferrous mode is active (for non-ferrous metals)
μm measuring unit is µm
mm measuring unit is mm
mils measuring unit is mils

18. Changing the probe

PHYNIX offers a variety of different probes. Surfix® Pro X automatically recognizes the
connected probe and sets the specific probe parameters, e.g. measurement range,
resolution, measurement method.

Please observe the following points:

• Switch off the gauge before changing the probe.

• Important: If you have carried out measurements in the Direct Mode before changing

the probe then you should transfer the data beforehand to a PC. The measurement
values stored in the Direct Mode will be deleted after changing the probe and the
works calibration will be activated.

• When working in the File Mode you should close the file before changing the probe. If

the file stay open the message “No measurements possible” will be displayed after

power on. Close the file and proceed with the measurements. You can open a new
file, open the same file again or work in the Direct Mode.

19. Default settings

This section describes the gauge settings

• at initial start-up

• after total reset

• if the batteries have been removed for a longer period of time.

Gauge settings

Condition after first-time
switch-on

Condition after total reset

Calibration

Works calibration

Works calibration

Single­value/block­value statistics

Single-value statistics

Single-value statistics

Online statistics
display

N, x¯ , σ, Max, Min

N, x¯ , σ, Max, Min

Autom. FN, Ferr,
Non-Ferr

Autom. FN (if available)

Autom. FN (if available)

Limit values

off

off

Continuous
mode

off

off

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Zero offset

off

off

File

none

none

Transfer contents

Statistics

Statistics

Switch-off mode

automatic

automatic

Beeper

on

on

Units of
measurement

µm

µm

Welcome screen

on

on

Date + Time

has to be set

unchanged

Language

has to be set

unchanged

After a battery interruption lasting more than 20 seconds the gauge behaves as after the
total reset. In addition, the user is prompted to select the language and set the date and
time.

20. Protect the environment

Your gauge contains a number of different reusable materials.
Please do not throw your instrument away with the normal household waste but bring it to
a special waste disposal depot for electrical equipment (material disposal depot).

EIN-Folien

EIN-Folien

Kalibrierung 2/6

Surfix menu structure

®

Pro X

Two-foil

calibration 3/6

Set 1st standard value

Place probe on

2nd foil standard

Zero setting

1/6

One-foil

calibration 2/6

Set standard value

Zero has been set

Calibration has been set

Set standard value

Calibration has been set

Deletion of

calibration 6/6

Place probe on

1st foil standard

Place probe on "0"

Place probe on

foil standard

Place probe on

coating

Works calibration

activated

Transfer of

statistics 1/8

Display of

statistics 3/8

Single-value/block-value

statistics 6/8

Single val.stat.

switch on 1/2

Single val.stat.

switched on

Set block size

Block val.stat.

switch on 2/2

Set lower limit

Deletion of

limits 2/2

Set upper limit

Limits deleted

Limits

2/4

Limits have been set

Limits setting

1/2

Autom. detection

FN, F. N 1/4

Automatic

identification (FN) 1/3

Ferrous (F)

2/3

Non-Ferrous (N)

3/3

Measuring mode

FN selected

Measuring mode

F selected

Measuring mode

N selected

Conti-mode

deactivate 1/3

Conti-mode

deactivated

Close file

3/5

New file

1/5

Open file

2/5

Rename file

4/5

Rename file?

Delete file

5/5

File closed

Input file name

Select file

Input file name

Delete one

file 1/2

Delete all

files 2/2

Select file

Delete all files?

File: 1234ABCD

delete?

File deleted

Transfer of sta

and readings 2/8

tistics

Deletion of stat

and readings 5/8

istics

Display of

readings 4/8

Zero offset

4/4

Zero offset

setting 1/2

Set zero offset value

Zero offset set

Deletion of

zero offset 2/2

Zero offset deleted

Conti-mode with

stable values 2/3

Conti-mode with stable

values activated

Using actual

calibration 1/2

Using works

calibration 2/2

Place probe on

foil standard

Cal-Through-Coat

calibration 4/6

Continious

mode 3/4

Conti-mode with

all values 3/3

Conti-mode with all

values activated

Set 2nd standard value

Create file?

File opened

File opened

File opened

File renamed

All files deleted

Display active

calibration 5/6

Calibration

1/6

Statistics

2/6

Measuring mode

3/6

Data memory

4/6

Block val.stat.

switched on

Calibration has been set

Trend

7/8

Histogram

8/8

Switch-off mode

1/7

Auto switch-off

after 90 sec. 1/2

Permanent

operation 2/2

Auto switch-off after

90 sec. selected

Permanent

operation selected

Beeper

2/7

Beeper ON

1/2

Beeper OFF

2/2

Beeper switched ON

Beeper switched OFF

Measuring unit

3/7

Measuring unit

µm/mm 1/2

Measuring unit

mils 2/2

Measuring unit

µm/mm selected

Measuring unit

mils selected

Statistics and

readings 1/3

Statistics

2/3

Transfer content:

stat. + readings

Transfer content:

statistics

Readings

3/3

Transfer content:

readings

Quick deletion of statistics

and readings

1. until "- - - -"

2.

3.

Power on/off

a) Scrolling through the menus

b) Setting of calibration, limit, offset values

c) Display of statistics and readings

a) Confirming of selected menu

b) Finishing an adjustment

a) Back to higher menu level

b) Deletion of the last reading immediate

after the measurement

d) Aborts an adjustment

c) Quick deletion of statistics and readings

d) Character selection during file name input

e) File selection

c) Confirming a character during file name input

d) Confirming a file name

f) Aborts file name input, if pressed longer

than 2 sec.

e) Deletes a character during file name input

Send active file

1/4

In progress...

Select file

2/4

Select

File

Send all files

3/4

In progress...

File transfer

5/6

+

Total Reset

Transfer content

4/4

Welcome screen

4/7

Welcome screen

ON 1/2

Welcome screen

OFF 2/2

Welcome screen

switched ON

Language

7/7

English

1/3

Deutsch

2/3

Français

3/3

Date + time

6/7

01-Jan-2010 00:00:00

Adjust?

Set date + time

Options

6/6

Power supply

5/7

Batteries

1/2

Rechargeable

batteries 2/2

Power supply with

rechargeable batteries

Welcome screen

switched OFF

Power supply with

batteries

In progress...

Language English

selected

Sprache Deutsch

ausgewählt

Option langue

Français

Remarks:

PHYNIX GmbH & Co. KG
Siemensstr. 14
D-41469 Neuss
Germany
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.phynix.com
[e-mail]