6000 SERIES Coating Thickness Gage Instruction Manual version 3.
The 6000 hand-held, electronic Gage non-destructively measures the thickness of coatings on metals, quickly and accurately. Lift probe AT LEAST 2 INCHES (50 mm) from surface between measurements - OR - leave probe in the same location for continuous measurements every 5 seconds. While all 6000 Gages look the same and behave in a similar fashion, each model has specific abilities or features as denoted by the model number (e.g. 6000 FNS3).
Verify calibration by measuring N.I.S.T.-traceable coating thickness standards or by placing the included precision plastic shim standards on your uncoated metal. Measurements should be within the combined tolerances of the Standards and the Gage. (Contact your dealer to order Standards). Measuring a plastic shim with a micrometer or other Gage might not produce identical readings. This is due to differences in both the contact pressure and shape of each contact surface.
If a reading is still not obtained, dashes ( -- -- -- -- -- ) appear on the display. Non-Ferrous Lock (N LOCK?) Select the N LOCK? menu option (non-ferrous lock) when operating regularly on non-ferrous substrates. This disables the automatic substrate determination ability and forces the probe to only use the eddy current principle when measuring, regardless of the substrate. This shortens measurement time and extends battery life.
set of average readings as required by SSPC PA-2 guidelines. NOTE: SSPC is a U.S.-based Society for Protective Coatings. PA-2 is a Paint Application specification. Downloading Memory(3) models only Data can be sent to a serial printer, data collector or IBM compatible computer using the supplied RS232 serial cable -- or directly to the optional wireless HP IR printer using the Gage’s built-in IR port. Printer Output 1. Select PRINT? 2.
Discard the first measurement taken in a notably different temperature condition. When measuring surfaces much hotter or colder than ambient, allow 1 second off the surface between measurements. If “SERVICE” appears on the display, the Gage must be returned to the manufacturer or an authorized representative for repair. TIP: Ferrous substrates with extreme temperatures between -150°F and +450°F (-100°C and +230°C) can be measured with the PosiPen.
All others ±0.01mm to 10, ±0.1 to 20 ±0.05 mils to 2, ±0.1 to 60 ±1 µm to 50, ±2 to 1500 Variable Tolerance Microprobes FHS All others ±1% to 4mils (100µm), then ±3% ±1%, ±3%, ±5% ±1% Specifications for the "FN" Gages are the same as for the "F" model when operating on ferrous substrates, and the "N" model when operating on non-ferrous substrates. Gage dimensions: 5.8" x 2.4" x 1.
