DeFelsko PosiTector 100 v.4.0 - Manual (Page 7)

100 Series Page 7
The Model 100 hand-held, electronic Gage uses an ultrasonic technique to non-
destructively measure the thickness of coatings on various substrates quickly
and accurately. The probe emits an ultrasonic pulse into the coating. Reflections
from the coating/substrate interface, coating/coating interfaces and other
conditions are picked up by the probe. The travel time is converted into a
thickness value shown on the display. Power is supplied from either two “C”
size Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide batteries or an external power supply.
Quick Start
The Model 100 is always ready to measure. Here are some quick tips:
q Read “How to Take a Measurement” on page 18 to familiarize yourself
with basic Gage
operation.
q Practice measuring the
included plastic shims
as described on page
28 to confirm the Gage
is operating properly
and that the operator is
using it properly.
q If you have a sample of
your coating with a
known thickness, you
may want to adjust the
Gage to this material.
Read “Calibration and Adjustment” on page 24 to
how to make the Gage adjustments before taking your measurements.
q Select the
Setup Application Setup menu item and adjust values
as necessary (pg.19) for your coating.
q Measure your application.
Remember the “golden rule”:
Calibrate
see pg.24
⇒
Optimize
see pg.26
⇒
Measure
see pg.18