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Coating Thickness Instruments
ProTek II
S
SERIES
User’s Guide
ProTek II SF _____
ProTek II SN _____
ProTek II ST _____
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The ProTek II series Coating Thickness Instruments
represent the latest technology for the non-destructive measurement
of surface coatings on all metals. While they are very easy and
convenient to use, the first time user should read this entire manual
before operating the instrument to fully utilize its capabilities.
1.1 Applications
MODEL Application
ProTek II SF
ProTek II SN
Measures the thickness of all non -
magnetic coatings and finishes on iron,
steel and other magnetic metal surfaces.
Measures the thickness of all non -
conductive ( non - metallic ) coatings
and finishes on all non - magnetic
metals. Example: Anodizing, paint,
powder coatings, plastic, paper on
aluminum, brass, bronze, titanium,
non - magnetic stainless steel, zinc, etc.
ProTek II ST C
ProTek II SN
ombination of ProTek II SF and
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2.0. EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
2.1 Standard Accessories
The ProTek II Series Gauges are supplied with the following
standard accessories:
a. Bare test plate for setting ZERO calibration.
ProTek II SF supplied with steel plate
ProTek II SN supplied with aluminum plate
ProTek II ST supplied with steel and aluminum plates
b. Two precision plastic shims.
c. One 9-Volt DC
d. ProTek II Series Operating Instruction Manual.
e. Hard plastic carrying case.
alkaline
battery.
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3.0. KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
1. Turns the
ON
mils-to-micron-to-mils
2. Turns the
3. Selects displayed value or displayed sub-menu option
1. Enters calibration mode
2. Increases displayed value in calibration mode
3. Increases number of measurements in CAM mode
1. Enter
2. Decreases displayed value in calibration mode
3. Decreases number of measurements in CAM mode
power on
power off
CAM
( average ) mode.
3.1. Special Key Combinations
ON
+ Press both keys simultaneously to
changes units of measure from
mils-to-micron-to-mils
ON
+ Press both keys simultaneously to reset
all settings back to factory defaults
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4.0 OPERATING PROCEDURE
4.1 HANDLE PROBE CAREFULLY
4.2 Taking Measurements
1. Press the ON key to turn on the power. The LCD will
momentarily flash
will be illuminated. The display will then show
“-- -- --” along with the selected units of measure
indicator:
b. um (microns) : Metric
To change units of measure press the key. Refer
to section 6.0 for additional details.
2. Hold the probe by the outer plastic shell and gently
press the tip against the surface to be measured. Use
enough pressure to cause the outer shell to contact the
measurement surface.
A thickness reading in mils or microns will be
displayed.
SABERN
a. mils/thou : English
and all of the indicators
4.3 Notes on Measurements
1. The gauge will automatically turn the power off after
90 seconds on non-use. To manually turn off the
power press the
2. The CTI series are
which will provide readings as long as the probe is in
contact with the surface. When the probe is removed,
minimum
the
recalled to the display and will be retained until a new
measurement is taken.
ON
reading that was measured will be
key.
continuous reading
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type gauges
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5.0 CALIBRATION
5.1 Introduction
The ProTek II series normally do not require calibration
before use. However, whenever the product or part to be
checked varies greatly from the supplied test plate, in
either shape or thickness, it is best to check or verify the
calibration using an uncoated sample of the actual product
or part and using one of the plastic calibration shims
provided.
Check the calibration as noted in section 5.2, and change
the calibration, if necessary, following the procedure in
section 5.3. If a calibration change is necessary, continue
to use the bare part instead of the supplied test plate.
5.2 Checking Calibration
1. Turn the power on by pressing the ON key.
2. Holding the probe by its outer plastic shell, place the tip
on the uncoated metal part. Gently push the probe shell
until it contact the bare surface.
a. If the display shows near
b. If the display shows a reading more than 0.03
mils (0.8 um) on non-magnetic metals or more
than 0.01 mils(0.2 um) on magnetic metals,
proceed no further since the calibration must
be changed.
3. Place one of the plastic calibration shims on top of the
bare metal part, place the probe tip on top of the shim
and metal part and measure the thickness of the shim.
If the displayed thickness
noted on the shim(within the accuracy limit) the
calibration is verified.
matches
0.00,
proceed to no. 3
the thickness value
THE GAUGE IS NOW READY FOR USE.
5.3 Changing Calibration
1. Turn the power on by pressing the ON key.
2. Press the key to start the calibration.
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Setting The “ZERO” Point
3. After pressing the key, the display will flash
2 PT CAL”
“
“beep” will also be heard. Place the probe on the bare
metal part and press until the shell contacts the surface.
4. The display will show “CAL” on the left and a
thickness reading (near zero) on the right. Remove the
probe from the bare metal surface.
5. The display will then show “MORE/SEL” and will
“beep”.
a. At this point you can continue to take additional
“ZERO” measurements to use an averaged ZERO
calibration.
of the bare metal part is rough or uneven.
b. Otherwise press the
Setting the “Calibration” (2nd) Point
6. The display will flash “
“beep”. Place the plastic shim on the same bare metal
and measure the shim’s thickness.
7. The display will show “
reading. Note the reading and determine if it matches
the thickness value marked on the shim.
If the displayed reading does not match the shim’s
thickness, use the or keys to increase or
decrease the displayed value until it matches the value
marked on the plastic shim.
followed by “
This is recommended when the surface
00 PLATE”
ON
key to continue.
W/SHIM
ADJC
” along with a thickness
. An audible
” and continue to
8. When the displayed value was adjusted to the value
marked on the shim, press the
will flash “
The calibration is now complete and you are ready to
take measurements.
COMPLETE
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ON
key. The display
” and then “
-- -- --
”.
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6.0 CHANGING UNITS OF MEASURE
To change the units of measure from mils to microns, and
vice versa, press the 0N
Each time this combination of keys are pressed the units
will change from one to the other. The unit of measure
indicator, located in the upper right corner of the display,
will also change.
+
key.
7.0 CAM MODE
(COUNTED AVERAGE MEASUREMENT)
The Counted Average Measurement mode is a special
feature which permits the user to take a series of
consecutive measurements ( from 2 to 99 ) which are
then averaged.
Enter CAM Mode
1- Press the key .
The display will show “
2- Press the key. The display will show “
3. Press or key to increase or decrease the
number of measurements. Once the desired number of
measurements is shown on the display (for example:
CAM 7
“
-- -- --
“
NOW, THE GAUGE IS READY TO MEASURE
CONSECUTIVE MEASUREMENTS AND DISPLAY
THE AVERAGE OF THE
”), press the
” and the
CAM MODE
ON
key. The display will show
CAM
indicator will be displayed.
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READINGS.
8
”
CAM 2
7
”
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After the first measurement is taken, a number will appear
on the left side of the display along with the thickness
reading on the right. The number on the left indicates the
number of measurements that must be taken to complete
the current series for the CAM average. Thus, each time a
measurement is taken, the number on the left decreases by
one.
The CAM indicator on the top of the display will flash on
and off indicating that a CAM series is in progress.
When the final measurement of the series is taken, the
gauge will “beep” then the CAM average is display on the
right and the average symbol “
CAM indicator stops flashing.
To begin another series with the same number of
readings, just begin measuring. This process can be
repeated as many times as desired.
To begin another series using different number of
readings, repeat the step 1 to step 3.
Turning off CAM Mode
<X> “
on the left and the
1- Enter into CAM mode. “
the display.
2- Press the key. “
display.
3- Press the
and the
Exit CAM Mode
1- Enter into CAM mode. “
the display.
2- Press the key. “
display.
3- Press the key again. “
the display.
ON
key. “
CAM
indicator disappears.
CAM MODE
CAM OFF
-- -- --
CAM MODE
CAM OFF
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” appears on
” appears on the
” will appear on the display
” appears on
” appears on the
CAM EXIT
” appears on
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4- Press the
setup without any changes
ON
key. The gauge enters to its previous
8.0 CHANGING THE BATTERY.
When a battery indicator appears on top of the display,
replace the battery.
Battery life is approximately 6 months when the ProTek II
series gauges are used for about 80 readings per day.
BATTERY TYPE:
Any high quality 9 volt ALKALINE battery.
FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Contact:
AMTRA, INC.
TEL: 877 - 531 - 1313
FAX: 315 - 265 - 1536
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