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Factory calibration symbol, Zero – DeFelsko PosiTector PC v.2.0 User Manual

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Factory Calibration Symbol

Factory Calibration Symbol

This symbol indicates the instrument is measuring with factory
calibration settings. It appears whenever a Reset (pg 9) is
performed or whenever a new calibration setting (pg 9) is created.
It disappears whenever a calibration adjustment is made (pg 8)
or when a user calibration is loaded from cal memory (pg 9).
A probe Zero (pg 6) does not change the status of the symbol.

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Place the measuring end of the PC probe into the
Powder Probe Fixture.

Select Zero from the Gage menu.

The Zero process can take up to 30 seconds.

Zero

Zero

Verification of Accuracy

Verification of Accuracy

Before first use on a new powder and periodically thereafter, the
user should perform an accuracy check. This ensures the gage
measures properly by comparing predicted thickness values with
actual cured thickness values.

Zero the probe (pg 6).

1.

Spray powder onto a flat, smooth metal sample.

2.

Measure the uncured powder with the PosiTector PC.

3.

Cure the powder.

4.

Measure cured thickness with a magnetic or eddy current

5.

coating thickness gage such as the PosiTector 6000.
Compare results.

6.

A successful verification requires that the average of a series
of measurements by both instruments be within their combined
tolerances. If not, adjust the PosiTector PC using one of the
methods described on page 7.

For best accuracy, perform a Zero at the beginning of every shift
to compensate for temperature and humidity changes. It is also
required after a Reset (pg 9).

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