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Elcometer 331 Series User Manual

Elcometer 331 Series
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Elcometer 331
Concrete Covermeter
Model B • Model BH
Operating Instructions
331.book Page 1 Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:51 PM
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Elcometer 331 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelElcometer 331 Series
TypeCoating Thickness Gauge
Measurement PrincipleMagnetic Induction / Eddy Current
SubstrateFerrous / Non-Ferrous
Unitsµm / mils
DisplayLCD
Power SupplyBattery
Resolution0.1 µm / 1 µm (depends on range)

Summary

1 ABOUT YOUR COVERMETER

1.1 Features

Lists key features and capabilities of the Elcometer 331 Concrete Covermeter models.

1.2 What this box contains

Lists the items included in the product packaging for the Covermeter.

2 QUICK-START

3 GETTING STARTED

3.1 The power supply

Details on charging, using, and maintaining the rechargeable battery pack.

3.2 Fitting search heads

Instructions on connecting search heads to the Covermeter unit.

3.3 Identifying search heads

Explains how to identify the different types of search heads available.

3.4 Fitting half-cell probes

Instructions for connecting half-cell probes to Model BH.

3.5 The controls

Details the main unit and search head keypads and their functions.

3.6 Switching the Covermeter on and off

Procedures for powering the device on, off, and managing auto-switch off.

3.7 The display

Explains the information shown on the device display screens.

3.8 Selecting a language

Guide to changing the device language from the setup menu.

3.9 Computer interface

Information on connecting the Covermeter to a PC via RS232.

3.10 Using the earphone

Instructions for connecting and using the optional earphone.

3.11 Zeroing the Covermeter

Procedure for zeroing the instrument for accurate measurements.

4 THE MENUS

4.1 MENU

Explains how to access and navigate the main menu options.

4.2 INSTRUMENT MODE

Sets the instrument mode to Cover or Half-cell measurement.

4.3 SETUP

Accesses settings for units, volume, language, and screen.

4.4 ABOUT

Provides gauge and probe information and contact details.

4.5 RESET

Resets the Covermeter to International or USA settings.

4.6 UNITS

Selects measurement units (Millimetres or Inches).

5 LOCATING REINFORCEMENT BARS

5.1 Before you start

Prerequisites and checks before locating reinforcement bars.

5.2 To locate a single layer of reinforcement bars

Step-by-step guide for finding one layer of reinforcement bars.

5.3 To locate two layers of reinforcement bars

Procedure for locating individual layers of reinforcement bars.

5.4 To determine the orientation of a reinforcement bar

How to find the direction or orientation of a reinforcement bar.

5.5 Practice

Guidance for practicing bar location and orientation techniques.

5.6 Surface mapping

Technique for systematically mapping reinforcement bar locations.

6 MEASURING DEPTH OF COVER

6.1 Before you start

Prerequisites and checks before measuring depth of cover.

6.2 Procedure

Step-by-step guide for measuring the depth of concrete cover.

6.3 Accuracy

Conditions required for accurate depth of cover readings.

7 SELECTING BAR SIZE

8 MEASURING HALF-CELL POTENTIAL

8.1 Before you start

Prerequisites and checks before measuring half-cell potential.

8.2 Procedure

Step-by-step guide for measuring half-cell potential for corrosion.

8.3 Measuring cell-to-cell rather than cell-to-bar

Technique for cell-to-cell measurements without direct bar access.

9 ADJUSTING SENSITIVITY

10 MEASURING WELDED MESH AND JOINED BARS

11 SEARCH HEADS

Borehole Probe

Usage and features of the Borehole Probe search head.

11.1 Search head extension arm

Accessory for reaching difficult areas with search heads.

12 HALF-CELL PROBES

12.1 Wetting your probe

Procedure for wetting the probe sensor for optimal function.

12.2 Care of your probe and cables

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining half-cell probes and cables.

12.3 Temperature

Details the effect of temperature on half-cell potential measurements.

12.4 Shelf life

Information on probe storage and its expected shelf life.

13 ERROR MESSAGES

14 PERSONALISED WELCOME SCREEN

14.1 Creating the screen

Steps to design and download custom welcome screens.

14.2 Deleting the screen

Steps to remove custom welcome screens from the device.

15 STORAGE

16 MAINTENANCE

17 TECHNICAL DATA

17.1 Performance

Details on range, accuracy, and resolution for various search heads.

17.2 Physical

Physical specifications of the Covermeter, including weight.

17.3 Power supply

Details on the internal rechargeable battery and charger specifications.

18 RELATED EQUIPMENT

19 ACCESSORIES

20 INDEX

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