VOLTCRAFT SDM-115 Coating Thickness Gauge User Manual

1. Introduzione

The VOLTCRAFT SDM-115 Coating Thickness Gauge is designed to quickly and accurately measure the coating thickness on metallic surfaces. This device helps determine if a painted or repaired surface requires repainting or further repair. It is suitable for use on both ferromagnetic (e.g., steel) and non-ferromagnetic (e.g., aluminum) metals, offering a measurement range of 0-1000 µm.

2. Informazioni di sicurezza

Leghjite è capite tutte l'istruzzioni di sicurezza prima di fà funziunà u dispusitivu. A mancanza di seguitu di queste istruzzioni pò causà ferite o danni à u dispusitivu.

• Mantene u dispusitivu luntanu da l'acqua è l'umidità.
• Ùn pruvate micca d'apre o di mudificà l'apparechju. Cunfidate tutta a manutenzione à persunale qualificatu.
• Use only the specified battery type. Ensure correct polarity when installing batteries.
• Évitez d'exposer l'appareil à des températures extrêmes ou à la lumière directe du soleil.
• Mantene fora di a portata di i zitelli.

3. Produttu Finituview

The VOLTCRAFT SDM-115 is a handheld coating thickness gauge featuring an ergonomic design for comfortable use. It includes a digital display and intuitive control buttons for calibration, unit selection, and backlight control.

Figura 3.1: Fronte view of the VOLTCRAFT SDM-115 Coating Thickness Gauge, showing the display and control buttons.

Funzioni chjave:

• Measures coating thickness on ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic metals.
• Measurement range: 0-1000 µm.
• Two-point calibration for enhanced accuracy.
• Digital display with backlight.
• Unit selection between mils and micrometers (µm).

Figura 3.2: Latu view of the VOLTCRAFT SDM-115, highlighting its ergonomic design and trigger.

4. Setup

4.1 Installazione di batterie

The VOLTCRAFT SDM-115 requires batteries for operation (not included). To install batteries:

1. Locate the battery compartment cover, typically on the handle of the device.
2. Fate scorrere o sganciate u coperchio per apre u compartimentu.
3. Inserite e batterie necessarie, assicurendu a polarità curretta (+/-) cum'è indicata in l'internu di u compartimentu.
4. Chiudere in modu sicuru u coperchiu di u compartimentu di a batteria.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1 Accensione / spegnimentu

Press and hold the trigger or power button (if available) to turn the device on. The display will illuminate. To turn off, press and hold the same button or wait for automatic shutdown.

5.2 Piglià una Misurazione

To take an accurate coating thickness measurement:

1. Ensure the measurement surface is clean, dry, and free of debris.
2. Place the sensor head of the gauge firmly and perpendicularly onto the surface to be measured.
3. The device will automatically display the coating thickness reading on the screen.
4. Lift the device from the surface to prepare for the next measurement.

Figura 5.1: The VOLTCRAFT SDM-115 being used to measure a surface.

5.3 Cambiamentu di unità di misura

The device supports measurement in both mils and micrometers (µm). To switch between units, press the button labeled mils/µm nantu à u pannellu di cuntrollu.

6. Calibrazione

For optimal accuracy, especially when measuring different materials or after prolonged use, two-point calibration is recommended. The device features a CAL button for initiating the calibration process.

While the exact steps for two-point calibration may vary, generally it involves:

1. Placing the gauge on a known zero-thickness surface (e.g., bare metal).
2. Pressendu u CAL button and following on-screen prompts to set the zero point.
3. Placing the gauge on a surface with a known standard thickness (e.g., a calibration foil).
4. Pressendu u CAL button again and using the arrow buttons to adjust the reading to match the known standard thickness.
5. Confirming the calibration.

Refer to the detailed instructions provided with your specific calibration foils or the full product manual for precise calibration procedures.

7. Mantenimentu

7.1 Pulizia

Wipe the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Ensure the sensor head is kept clean and free of dust or residue for accurate readings.

7.2 Storage

Conservate l'apparechju in un locu frescu è asciuttu, luntanu da a luce diretta di u sole è da e temperature estreme. Sè vo u conservate per un periodu prolongatu, cacciate e batterie per impedisce perdite.

8. Risoluzione di prublemi

• L'apparechju ùn s'accende micca: Verificate l'installazione di e batterie è assicuratevi chì e batterie ùn sianu micca scariche. Rimpiazzate e batterie se necessariu.
• Letture imprecise o incoerenti:
  • Ensure the sensor head is clean and free of debris.
  • Perform a two-point calibration as described in Section 6.
  • Verify the measurement surface is clean, dry, and flat.
  • Ensure the device is placed perpendicularly and firmly on the surface.
• Device beeps excessively or shows unusually high values: This often indicates a need for calibration. Follow the calibration steps in Section 6 carefully. Ensure you are using appropriate calibration standards.

9. Specificazioni

10. Garanzia è Support

For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or contact VOLTCRAFT customer service directly. Please have your model number (SDM-115) and article number (100847) available when contacting support.