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TABLE OF CONTENTS

01.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

02.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

2.1 Gauge

2.2 Display

2.3 Complete Kit

03.0 Basic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

3.1 Power

3.2 Selecting Units of Measure

3.3 Backlight

3.4 Beeper

3.5 Manually Setting the Measure Mode (DCFN version only)

3.6 Total Reset to Factory Defaults

3.7 Battery Replacement

04.0 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.1 Measuring Using Default Calibration

4.4 One-Point Calibration (Zero)

4.3 Two-Point Calibration

4.4 Adding Zero Offset

05.0 Setting Audible Limit Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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6.0 Managing Statistical and Single Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.1 Selecting Statistics for display

6.2 Displaying / Printing Statistics

6.3 Displaying / Printing Single Values

6.4 Deleting Stored Values

07.0 Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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8.0 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

09.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

10.0 Measuring Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

11.0 Resolution Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

12.0 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Appendix: Diagram of Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

01.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

02.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

2.1 Gauge

2.2 Display

2.3 Complete Kit

03.0 Basic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

3.1 Power

3.2 Selecting Units of Measure

3.3 Backlight

3.4 Beeper

3.5 Manually Setting the Measure Mode (DCFN version only)

3.6 Total Reset to Factory Defaults

3.7 Battery Replacement

04.0 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.1 Measuring Using Default Calibration

4.4 One-Point Calibration (Zero)

4.3 Two-Point Calibration

4.4 Adding Zero Offset

05.0 Setting Audible Limit Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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6.0 Managing Statistical and Single Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.1 Selecting Statistics for display

6.2 Displaying / Printing Statistics

6.3 Displaying / Printing Single Values

6.4 Deleting Stored Values

07.0 Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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8.0 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

09.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

10.0 Measuring Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

11.0 Resolution Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

12.0 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Appendix: Diagram of Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

NOTES

Summary of content (15 pages)

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T ABLE N OT ES OF C ON T EN T S 01.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Gauge 2.2 Display 2.3 Complete Kit 03.0 Basic Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Power 3.2 Selecting Units of Measure 3.3 Backlight 3.4 Beeper 3.5 Manually Setting the Measure Mode (DCFN version only) 3.
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1 .0 I N T RODU CT I ON WARRAN T Y Check•Line’s 3000FX Series gauges provide precise, non-destructive digital coating thickness measurement on steel and non-ferrous metals. Three models are available: DCF-3000FX: For testing non-magnetic coatings such as varnish, paint, enamel, chrome, copper, zinc, etc., on steel and iron. DCN-3000FX: For testing varnish, paint and anodizing on non-ferrous metals and on austenitic stainless steels.
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A PPEN DI X : D I AGRAM OF M EN U S T RU CT U RE 2 .0 After turning on the instrument, press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly to move to the desired main section (Calibration, for example). Next, press OK to access the second level subsections within the main section. Press ▼ to scroll through the second level subsections and OK to select one.
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2.2 Gauge 1 2 .0 O PT I ON AL A CCESSORI ES A B Infrared Adapter C E D H Data Transfer Software F G Test Stand -4- 2.2 - 25 - Gauge 1 2 .
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1 1 .0 R ESOLU T I ON T ABLE Mils 00.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 – 9.99 mils – 24.98 mils – 49.95 mils – 60 mils 0.01 mils 0.02 mils 0.05 mils 0.1 mils Microns (µm) 000.0 – 999 µm 100.0 – 249.8 µm 250.0 – 499.5 µm 500.0 – 999.0 µm 1,000 – 1500 µm 0.1 µm 0.2 µm 0.5 µm 1.0 µm 0.002mm A IR Sensor Transmits stored measurement data to a PC or printer equipped with an infrared adapter B LED Screen Displays numerical data & operator prompts C ▲ ▼ Keys Use to: 1. Scroll through main menu 2. Set calibration 3.
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2.3 Complete Kit 1 0 .0 M EASU RI N G L I M I T S 3000 Series gauges are supplied as a complete kit, including: Gauge Probe Zero calibration standards (Fe-stainless and/or Al) Calibration foils (2), Batteries (2x AA) Operating manual NIST calibration certificate Carrying case Minimum Radius for Convex Surfaces 0.12" (3mm) Minimum Radius for Concave Surfaces 0.2" (5mm) Minimum Headroom 4" (100 mm) Minimum Sample Diameter 0.2" (5mm) Minimum Substrate Thickness - F 20 mils (0.
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9 .0 S PECI FI CAT I ON S Range Accuracy Display Minimum Measuring Area Minimum Curvature Radius Minimum Substrate Thickness Calibration Memory Statistics Program Set Limits Data Output Operating Temp. Surface Temp. Storage Temp. Power Dimensions Weight Protection Class Standards 3 .0 0 – 60.00 mils (0 - 1500 µm) ±(0.04 mils / 1µm + 1% of reading) Back-lit, 4-digit alphanumeric, digit height 0.4" (10mm) B ASI C P ROCEDU RES 3.
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3.2 Selecting Units of Measure (µm-metric or inch-mils) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8 .0 Press ▼ repeatedly until display shows Options. Press OK. The display shows Measuring Unit. Press OK. The display shows µm unit Press OK to confirm µm as unit of measurement OR Press ▼ again. The display shows mils unit.
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5. Press the ▼ key to select the on or off states. 6. Press OK to confirm your selection • Do not expose the window of the infrared adapter to direct solar radiation. • Do not operate any filament and halogen lamps in the immediate vicinity of the adapter. The distance between adapter and lamp should be more than 1 meter. 3.
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3.7 Battery Replacement µA M IT 3000FX gauges use two AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries. When battery power becomes low the Battery Indicator will flash. The gauge will continue to operate, but batteries should be replaced as soon as possible When battery power is depleted, the Battery Indicator remains on continuously, indicating that less than 60 seconds of power remain shut down. 7 .
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To continue measuring, press ESC repeatedly until the start screen with the four dashes - - - - is displayed. To print statistical values: 6.4 Using Rechargeable batteries When using rechargeable batteries, the battery symbol always flashes, because rechargeable batteries provide a lower voltage than non-rechargeable batteries. To eliminate this situation: 1. Press ▼ repeatedly until Statistics appears n display. 2. Press OK. Printout Of Statistics appears. 3.
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4 .0 C ALI BRAT I ON 3. Press ▼ until Display of Single Values appears. 4.1 To continue measuring, press ESC repeatedly until the start screen with the four dashes - - - - is displayed. Measuring Using Factory (Works) Calibration 1. 2. 3. 4. 4.2 Press ▼. Calibration appears on the display. Press OK. Zero Setting appears on the display. Press ▼ repeatedly until Delete Calibration appears. Press OK. Works Calibration Activated appears briefly, then the start screen with - - - -.
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6 .0 M AN AGI N G S I N GLE AN D 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Carry out a zero procedure (see section 4.2). Press ▼. Calibration appears on the display. Press OK. Zero Setting appears Press ▼ again. Foil Calibration appears. Press OK. Place probe on foil. Standard appears. Put the measurement foil on the uncoated test object and place the probe repeatedly on the foil. 7. Press ▼ or ▲ until the displayed value agrees with the thickness value of the calibration foil. 8. Press OK.
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set as a negative offset value. The instrument will then display the coating thickness above the peaks of the rough surface. 5 .0 To monitor your measured values, you can set an upper and a lower limit value.
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CHECK•LINE OI507-FX ® BY ELECTROMATIC Coating Thickness Gauges DCF-3000FX, DCN-3000FX, DCFN-3000FX CHECK•LINE ® ELECTROMATIC E INSTRUMENTS Q U I P M E N T C O ., I N C . 600 Oakland Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516–U.S.A. TEL: 516-295-4300 • FAX: 516-295-4399 Ope ra t ing I nst ruc t ions www.checkline.com CHECK•LINE OI507-FX BY ELECTROMATIC Coating Thickness Gauges DCF-3000FX, DCN-3000FX, DCFN-3000FX CHECK•LINE ® ELECTROMATIC E INSTRUMENTS Q U I P M E N T C O ., I N C .