Elcometer 456 User Guide

1 Press the Cal softkey
2 For alternative calibration methods, select Cal/Cal Method
3 Select Calibrate and follow the on-screen instructions
4 When prompted place the probe on the centre of the foil(s)
4 Foils can be stacked
4 Not all calibration methods are available for all gauge types
see 7 Calibration Methods
5 TAKING A READING
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1 Hold the probe by its sleeve
2 To take a reading, bring the probe down onto the surface whilst holding it perpendicular
3 For subsequent readings, lift the probe off and then replace it onto the coated surface
4 The display will dim if inactive for more than 15 seconds and will go ‘black’ if inactive for the
period defined in Menu/Setup/Screen Settings/Screen Timeout. Either press any key, or tap
the gauge to awaken it (Model B, S & T).
4 The gauge will switch off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity
4 - - - indicates reading outside range of probe
6 CALIBRATING THE GAUGE
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DO NOT
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Hold the probe by the probe sleeve
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Drag the probe over the coated surface
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Gently place the probe onto the surface
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Bang the probe down hard onto the surface
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Allow the sleeve to make contact with the
surface - to improve accuracy
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Allow the probe to hover over the surface as
this could result in a false reading

Elcometer 456 Specifications

General

Model	Elcometer 456
Category	Coating Thickness Gauge
Power Supply	2 x AA batteries
Interface	USB, Bluetooth
Data Output	USB, Bluetooth
Measurement Principle	Magnetic Induction or Eddy Current (depending on probe)
Substrate	Ferrous or Non-Ferrous (depending on probe)
Units	µm, mils
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Standards	ISO 2178, ISO 2360, ASTM B499, ASTM D7091
Display	LCD