9 SELECTING A VOLTAGE
The voltage of the Elcometer 280 can either
be set automatically using the gauge's internal
voltage calculator (Model T) or adjusted
manually (Models S & T).
Adjusting the voltage manually
1
Switch the gauge ON.
2
Press the 'Volt' softkey.
3
Using the
voltage to the required level.
4
Press OK.
The selected voltage appears above the kV
symbol ('5.00' in the example images).
To determine the correct voltage to use see
'Calculating the test voltage' on page 9.
Setting the voltage using the Voltage Calculator
The voltage calculator function within the
Elcometer 280 Model T gauge is designed to
automatically calculate the test voltage
according to a user selected test standard and
the dry film thickness of the test sample.
1
Switch the gauge ON.
2
Press the 'Calc' softkey. The gauge will
display the standard currently selected.
To change the standard:
i
Press the 'Std' softkey.
ii Using the
relevant test standard.
iii Press OK.
3
If the standard currently selected is
correct, press OK.
4
Using the
thickness to the required value and press
c
OK .
c
The Set Thickness Screen will show the last used coating thickness and the upper and lower thickness
values for the selected test standard.
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