Instruction Manual

set of average readings as required by SSPC PA-2
guidelines.
NOTE: SSPC is a U.S.-based Society for Protective
Coatings. PA-2 is a Paint Application specification.
Downloading
Memory(3) models only
Data can be sent to a serial printer, data collector or IBM
compatible computer using the supplied RS232 serial cable
-- or directly to the optional wireless HP IR printer using the
Gage’s built-in IR port.
Printer Output
1. Select PRINT?
2. Choose an output option:
ALL
- individual readings + Statistical Summary
HISTO - Statistical Summary + Histogram
3. Select IR PRT for the HP IR Printer -- or –
Select a TYPE as below if printing to a serial printer or
computer. If uncertain which TYPE to use, try each one,
one at a time.
TYPE BAUD Handshake
TYPE 1 9600 Xon/Xoff
TYPE 2 9600 DTR
TYPE 3 1200 Xon/Xoff
TYPE 4 1200 DTR
Each batch (group of measurements) is printed separately.
The mean, max/min measurement, standard deviation and
number of readings is printed for each. Depending upon
what M
ODE was active when the measurements were taken,
three output types are possible:
• R
EGULAR MODE - all readings are output
• S
TATISTICS MODES - only averages and standard
deviations are output
• H
ILO MODE - all readings are output, each followed by an
indication of which limit they exceeded.
NOTE: The portable, battery operated, wireless HP IR
printer is available from your dealer. It provides quick,
convenient, low-cost output in the field or on the shop floor.
NOTE: The histogram shows a visual interpretation of the
distribution of readings. The total spread of thickness is
divided into a number of equal bands. The print-out
consists of a bar chart, the length of each bar
corresponding to the number of readings in that band.
Sample Printer Output (ALL)
15 Readings ←Summary
2 Batches
------------------------------
STATISTICS BATCH # 1 FE ←STATISTICS and
MEMORY MODES on
# AVG STDDEV n
1 15.20 mil 0.05 5
2 15.20 mil 0.05 3 ←Only average
3 15.10 mil 0.00 3 readings were stored
------------------------------ .
MAX 15.20 mil
MIN 15.10 mil
N 3
MEAN 15.17 mil ←The Average
STD DEV 0.06 mil of averages!
------------------------------
HI/LO BATCH # 2 FE ←HiLo and MEMORY
# READING MODES on
1 1.85 mil OK
2 0.00 mil LO ←2 readings are
3 5.30 mil HI ← outside limits
4 1.85 mil OK
------------------------------
MAX 5.30 mil
MIN 0.00 mil
N 4
MEAN 2.25 mil
STD DEV 2.21 mil
1 READINGS BELOW 1.75 mil
1 READINGS ABOVE 2.10 mil
2 READINGS WITHIN HIGH/LOW
Downloading Measurements As They Are
Taken
If a serial printer, data collector or computer is connected to
the
Gage using the supplied RS232 serial cable, readings
are immediately sent to the device as they are taken.
Output is in the following form (example):
{STX} 15.0mil NONFE{CR}{LF}
where:
STX = ASCII code 02 = ^B
CR = ASCII code 13 = ^M
LF = ASCII code 10 = ^J
Downloading Measurements Stored In
Memory
Measurements stored in the Gage’s memory can be
downloaded to a printer or computer using RS232 serial
communication. Measurements are not erased from
memory after being downloaded.
PosiSoft
®
Software
POSISOFT
®
is supplied with the 6000 for downloading
measurements to a computer. It runs on IBM compatible
personal computers using Microsoft Windows 3.1 or
higher version and having an RS232 serial port. It allows
entry of notes and annotations, prints histograms and basic
Statistical Process Control Charts and is ideal for
monitoring and analyzing coating thickness applications.
Additional information is available in a README file on the
diskette.
Other Communications Software
Existing communication software can be used, providing it
can capture data from a COM port. Select "PRINT?".
Serial Communications Configuration
8 bit words, no parity, 1 stop bit
9600 baud
XON-XOFF handshaking
The supplied serial cable is a 3.5 mm STEREO PLUG to a
DB9 F.
Pinout Description
2 TXD Transmit data (from Gage)
3 RXD Receive data (from PC / Printer)
5 GROUND
Temperature
Operating range: +32° to +120°F
(0 to +50°C).
The 6000 compensates automatically for temperature.
Allow a few minutes for the Gage to reach ambient
temperature before measuring.