DeFelsko PosiTector PC v.1.1 - Manual (Page 3)

Operation Overview
1. POWER UP both units.
2. ZERO the probe (see pg. 6)
3. ADJUST to the specific powder if necessary (see pg. 8)
4. MEASURE the applied powder (see below)
How to Measure
1. Power-up both units. Bring the probe to within 5 cm (2 inches) of the
coating powder.
2. Press and hold the button. Bring the probe closer to the powder.
While watching the probe display, align the Distance Paddle with the
Distance Target Bar. (see pg. 3)
3. While the probe button is depressed, probe distance and angle
should be varied slightly keeping:
(a) the Distance Paddle close to the Distance Target Bar, and
(b) the Amplitude Indicator at maximum height.
4. Release the button when you hear a double BEEP or see a
thickness measurement on either display.
Both units will power-down automatically after approximately 5 minutes
of inactivity.
Measurement Notes:
If a thickness result does not appear after 5 seconds, release the
measurement button and try again. Wait 1 to 2 seconds between
readings.
Small, erratically swinging parts may present measurement challenges.
Steady the part whenever possible.
If erroneous readings continually result, change the measurement
strategy by rotating the probe, altering its alignment to the part, or by
measuring a different location on the part.
For best results use Statistics mode (pg. 12) to generate averages.
The average of a series of measurements is often a more meaningful
prediction of cured thickness than a single reading.
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