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3.11 OK Key
The primary function of the OK key is confirmation of a change or selection.
3.12 ESC Key
The ESC key is used in the MENU, MEAS, and EDIT functions as a back or
escape function.
3.13 Arrow Keys
The Arrow Keys are used to navigate through the menus, increase/decrease values, and
toggle specific function keys.
3.14 ENTER key
The ENTER key is used in the menu navigation process to activate lists as
well as edit boxes.
3.15 MULTI MODE Key
The MULTI MODE key opens a measurement mode screen listing all the
modes that are available to the transducer specifically selected. The modes can
be all or a combination of the entire set of modes the TI-CMX offers, depend-
ing on which transducer is being used as follows: Coating Off (P-E), Coating
On (PECT), Temp Comp (PETP), Thru-Coat (E-E), and Coating Only (CT).
3.16 ON/OFF Key
The ON/OFF key simply powers the unit either ON or OFF. Note: Unit will
automatically power off when idle for 5 minutes. All current settings are
automatically saved prior to powering off.
3.17 Top & Bottom End Caps
The top & bottom end panels are where all connections are made to the TI-CMX. The
diagram above shows the layout and description of the connectors:
Transducer Connectors
Refer to Diagram: The transducer connectors, and battery cover/probe zero disk are
located on the TI-CMX’s top end cap. The transducer connectors are of type Lemo “00”.
NOTE: There is no polarity associated with connecting the transducer to the TI-CMX.
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2. Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in steady contact
with the thinner of the two coating and samples. Be sure that the reading is stable
and the repeatability indicator, in the top left corner of the display, is fully lit and
stable. Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until the
CAL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
3. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the
sub menu items until COATING 2PT is highlighted.
4. Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.
5. Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the
highlighted value.
6. Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit
locations.
7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 until the known thickness value is
correctlydisplayed.
8. Press the OK key to calculate the velocity and return to the menu screen,
or ESC to cancel the coating one point calibration.
9. Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin taking
readings.
NOTE: CHECK YOUR CALIBRATION! Place the transducer back on both calibration
points. The coating thickness readings should now match the known thickness values of
each sample. If the thickness is not correct, repeat the steps above.
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