Elcometer 456 User Manual

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2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Fitting the batteries
1. Open battery compartment cover; press down in
direction of arrow using thumb nail.
2. Insert 2 x LR03 (AAA), alkaline dry batteries taking
care to ensure correct battery polarity (Figure 2).
3. Close battery compartment cover.
Rechargeable batteries can be used but they will only
have 25% to 30% of the life of alkaline batteries.
Figure 2. Fitting batteries -
ensure correct battery polarity
2.2 Battery condition.
Symbol Battery condition/action required
100%
66% to 100%
33% to 66%, replacement recommended.
16% to 33%, replacement required.
<16%, gauge beeps every 10 seconds and
symbol flashes - immediate replacement
required.
5 loud beeps, gauge switches off
automatically.
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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