User guide

Sauter GmbH
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Instruction Manual
TF / TG
TF_TG-BA-e-1311 3
6. How to store and recall readings
6.1 The measurements taken are automatically saved in
the memory of the instrument. The memorized data can be
browsed by pressing and releasing the READ-key to enter
into the browsing state, marked by “READ” on the display.
6.2 In browsing state, all the readings memorized can be
recalled on the display by pressing the Plus-key 3-4 or the
Minus-key 3-5.
6.3 To delete only one memorized value in the memory,
the reading to be deleted just has to be located on the
display by the Plus-key or the Minus-key. Then the DEL-
key has to be pressed and released. If there appears
“Err0” on the display, it is indicated that there is no reading
to delete any more.
6.4 The Zero-key 3-3 has to be pressed to quit the
measurement state.
7. How to delete readings
7.1 To delete a reading on the display, the DEL-key has
to be pressed, no matter wheter you are located in
the measurement state marked “SV” or in browsing
state marked “RD”. Browsing state can be entered by
pressing the READ-key and measurement state is
entered by pressing the Zero-key.
7.2 To delete all readings in the memory, the DEL-key
has to be pressed in measurement state marked by
“SV” on the display for about 4 seconds until the
number of readings memorized becomes 0.
8. Transfer of readings to a PC
8.1 RS-232 software has to be installed on the PC.
During the installing process the “continue”-button
always has to be clicked.
8.2 The instrument has to be connected to the PC using
the optional cable.
8.3 The Thickness Gauge has to be switched on to
ensure that the reading screen is displayed.
8.4 The software has to be started and the instructions
included with the software Demo. EXE. have to be
followed.
9. Calibration
9.1 Zero adjustment:
Zero adjustment for `F` and `NF` should be carried
out separately. The iron base plate is to be used if
`F` is shown on the display. The base plate of
aluminium is to be used if `NF` is shown on the display.
The sensor 3-1 is to be placed carefully onto the base
plate and the Zero- key is to be pressed without lifting
the sensor. `0` appears on the display.
Attention: The calibration is invalid if the sensor is
not directly placed onto the base plate or another
uncoated material.
9.2 An appropriate calibration foil is to be selected accor-
ding to the measurement range.
9.3 The selected standard foil has to be placed onto the
base plate or the uncoated material.
9.4 The sensor 3-1 is to be pressed carefully onto the
calibration foil and then lifted.
The reading on the display is the value measured.
This can be corrected by pressing the Plus- key 3-4
or the Minus- key 3-5 while the sensor is removed
from the base plate or the measured object.
9.5 Repeat step 9.4 until the accuracy is achieved.
10. Battery replacement
10.1 If the battery symbol ``+/-`` appears on the display,
the batteries should be replaced.
10.2 The battery cover 3-9 has to be removed and the
batteries are to be taken off.
10.3 The batteries (2x1.5V AAA/UM-4) are to be installed
correctly into the case.
10.4 If the instrument is not to be used for an extended
period, batteries are to be extracted.
11. Correct handling of coating thickness
measurement with external sensors
The sensor has to be touched at the lower pole segment
and it has to be pressed slightly onto the test object.
The black chequered pole segment is movably seated on a
spring. By means of the spring, the sensor tip presses onto
the test object with a defined force. This way,
measurement errors can be avoided.
It is recommendable to effect several test measurements
before the first use of the instrument. This way, further
measurement errors can be avoided.
12. Trouble shooting
12.1 The instrument should always be calibrated on the
uncoated base material to be measured instead of the
base plate included in the delivery. Then the
accuracy is more precise.
12.2 Sensors will eventually wear off. Life of the sensor will