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Citation
(1999), "New features for the Elcometer 345 coating thickness gauge", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 28 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.1999.12928dad.011
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
New features for the Elcometer 345 coating thickness gauge
New features for the Elcometer 345 coating thickness gauge
Keywords: Elcometer, Coatings, Measurement
Elcometer Instruments Ltd, the Manchester-based specialist in instrumentation for the testing and quality control of coating processes, has added a large number of new features to its very popular family of coating thickness gauge, the Elcometer 345 (Plate 7).
The pocket-sized, battery powered Elcometer 345 already has the capability of measuring on ferrous metals (F) and non-ferrous metals (N) and has a dual FNF option with the choice of integral or separate probes and the choice of scale range. The gauges are available in either four-key or nine-key configuration depending on the additional features required.
Plate 7 Elcometer 345
coating thickness gauge
The new features have been incorporated in three software versions, basic, standard and top. In addition to the familiar capabilities of metric/imperial units switching, two point and special calibration adjustment and automatic switch off, all the new gauge configurations also have the following new features:
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statistical summary with user defined sequence (patent applied for);
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increased range on F1 and N1 scales to 1,500 x (60 mil);
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calibration adjustment lockout that prevents accidental change to the calibration values stored in the gauge;
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"Big Foot" on integral probe options for increased probe stability;
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improved measurement repeatability;
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increased reading rate to > 40 readings per minute;
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louder bleep output, approximately double the original specification;
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factory set default calibration values;
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increased battery life and a new rechargeable battery compatibility;
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"Raincoat" option for over-spray protection.
The basic versions, with the four-key configuration, also have an infrared data output capability so that statistical values can be transmitted remotely to an infrared miniprinter.
The standard versions, also with the four-key configuration, have a backlight fitted for use in low ambient light conditions. This feature is also User switchable to reduce battery consumption. The standard versions are equipped with a red LED reading indicator for high noise environments and the data output is via a "lemo" socket using an interface cable for either printer or computer communication.
The nine-key, top versions have reading memory capacity for 16,000 values that can be reviewed on the display or up-loaded to a computer for analysis. The Elcometer Data Collection Software (EDCS) is a WindowsTM-based software program to facilitate the transmission and analysis of data.
Details from Elcometer Instruments Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)161 371 6000; Fax: +44 (0)161 371 6010; E-mail: < ahref="mailto: sales@elecometer.com">sales@elecometer.com; Web site: http://www.elcometer.com