Operating Instructions
for
Eban3000Mk2

Paint Test Equipment
3 & 4 The Courtyard
Greenfield Farm Estate
Congleton, Cheshire
CW12 4TR
England
Tel: +44 (0) 1260 275614
Fax: +44 (0) 1260 299231
E-mail: sales@paint-test-equipment.co.uk
Web: www.paint-test-equipment.co.uk

Note: This instruction is translated to Persian by: Taghi Vahidi, and its Persian translation is available in Taghi Vahidi's personal website: www.taghivahidi.com


 

CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section

 

Page

 

 

 

 

Eban3000Mk2 versions

 

3

 

 

 

 

Accessories

 

3

 

 

 

 

General

 

4

 

 

 

 

Supplied Equipment

 

4

     
 

Information

 

4

     
 

Display

 

4

     
 

Operation

 

4

     
  Reset   5      
  Clear Memory   5      
  Metric / Imperial   6      
  Taking measurements   6      
  Auto F / N   6      
  Self testing   6      
  Battery low   7      
  Battery life test   7      
  Calibration   7      
  Zero   7      
  Cal   8      
  Statistics   8      
  Auto batch reset   9      
  Type in codes used   9      
  Batch operation general   10      
  Multi-batch working   10      
  Multi-batch recall   10      
  Auto-batch working   12      
  Calibration memories   13      
  Calibration memory store   13      
  Calibration memory recall   13      
  Set limits   14      
  Continue   15      
  Instant   15      
  Profile   15      
  Setting year / month / day   16      
  Batch printing   17      
  Histogram printing   18      
  Key lock   18      
  LCD Backlight   19      
  Type in codes used (spare)   20      

  
EBAN3000MK2 VERSIONS AVAILABLE
Note: check the index card which will indicate which features have been purchased and installed.
 
Part No Description  
C3200 Eban 3000 Mk2 (F) Ferrous 0-1000µm
C3201 Eban 3000 Mk2 (N) Non ferrous 0-1000µm
C3202 Eban 3000 Mk2 (FN) Ferrous & non ferrous combined 0-1000µ
C3203 Eban 3000 Mk2 (FT5) Ferrous 0-5mm
C3204 Eban 3000 Mk2 Non ferrous 0-2000micron
C3205 Eban 3000 Mk2 Ferrous 0-5mm & non ferrous 0-2000µm
C3206 Eban 3000 Mk2 (FT20) Ferrous 1-20mm

Features which can be installed in any of the above models either at the time of order or any time later if required are listed below.
 

 
Feature No Description  
PRINTOUT Print readings and download to computer  
BATCHING Full variable batching with recall by job and sequence number  
NAME Your company name personalised permanently  
MEAN & No Number of readings and batch average  
LIMITS Set Hi & Lo limits with audible / visual alarm  
STATS Statistics Sdv, Coeff of variation, Max, Min  
CAL MEM 9 calibration memories  
PROFILE Allows above peak calibration for blast cleaning  
CONTIN Does not automatically switch off  
INSTANT Takes readings automatically  
HIST Full Histogram printout to printer  
KEY LOCK Keyboard security prevents unauthorised use  
THOU Allows conversion to Imperial Thou units  
AUTO-BATCHING Simply take readings and Auto-Batch takes care of rest  
BACKLIGHT Allows readings to be seen in dimly lit locations  
AUTOMATIC F/N SELECTION Automatically detects which probe is fitted  
DATE & TIME Real time clock giving exact time on printouts and downloads  

 
ACCESSORIES
Part No Description  
A1000 Data Analysis Program Allows data to be downloaded to PC & Cable to connect Eban 3000 Mk2 to PC and DAS program  
CA173 Printer Portable rechargeable dot matrix printer & Cable to connect Eban 3000 Mk2 to printer  
CA274 Paper rolls Spare box of 20 paper rolls  
CA274 Ribbon cassette Spare box of 3 ribbon cassettes  
N1001 Calibration Certificate for Eban 3000 Mk2  
N1002 Calibration certificate for precision measured foils supplied  

Ferrous models identified (F) will measure all non ferromagnetic coatings on iron and steel substrates.
Examples are: Paint, Epoxy, Zinc, Cadmium, Galvanizing, Metal spray, Chrome, Powder Coating, Lacquer, Glass etc.
Non ferrous models identified (N) will measure all non conductive non ferromagnetic coatings on a conductive non ferrous substrate.
Examples are: Paint, Anodising, Powder coating, Lacquer, Glass etc on Aluminium, Brass, Copper and the non magnetic stainless alloys.

GENERAL
The Eban3000Mk2 is a modular instrument, which has been based upon the successful Mk1 and has now an extensive range of features, which will cater for virtually all aspects of measuring coating thickness.
As well as the flexibility of being able to choose which features are installed at the time of purchase, there is the additional security of being able to have fitted any feature in the range at any time during the life of the instrument.

SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
The Eban3000Mk2 is supplied complete with measuring probes, battery fitted, set of precision measured calibration foils, zero reference plates, carrying case.

INFORMATION
The Eban3000Mk2 is supplied with the battery fitted and has been calibrated at the factory prior to despatch and should not normally require calibrating prior to use.

DISPLAY
The Eban3000Mk2 has a two-line 16 character alphanumeric display. This will assist in giving detailed information regarding the particular function selected.
Generally the top line is the active reading line and the lower line is the informative line.
When a request is made for operator action the display will remain on the lower line until the action has been made.
When the information is purely informative, the information on the lower line will appear momentarily for approx. 3 seconds.

OPERATION
To switch the Eban3000Mk2 on [press the ON keypad] there will be a beep and the display will appear showing the CUSTOMER PERSONALISATION NAME (if installed) for approx. 2 seconds then will revert to displaying the last remembered reading.
Display will be as follows unless NON Ferrous was being used previously.

 

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Operating Instructions
for
Eban3000Mk2

Paint Test Equipment
3 & 4 The Courtyard
Greenfield Farm Estate
Congleton, Cheshire
CW12 4TR
England
Tel: +44 (0) 1260 275614
Fax: +44 (0) 1260 299231
E-mail: sales@paint-test-equipment.co.uk
Web: www.paint-test-equipment.co.uk

Note: This instruction is translated into Persian by: Taghi Vahidi, and its Persian translation is available in Taghi Vahidi's personal website: www.taghivahidi.com


 

CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section

 

Page

 

 

 

 

Eban3000Mk2 versions

 

3

 

 

 

 

Accessories

 

3

 

 

 

 

General

 

4

 

 

 

 

Supplied Equipment

 

4

     
 

Information

 

4

     
 

Display

 

4

     
 

Operation

 

4

     
  Reset   5      
  Clear Memory   5      
  Metric / Imperial   6      
  Taking measurements   6      
  Auto F / N   6      
  Self testing   6      
  Battery low   7      
  Battery life test   7      
  Calibration   7      
  Zero   7      
  Cal   8      
  Statistics   8      
  Auto batch reset   9      
  Type in codes used   9      
  Batch operation general   10      
  Multi-batch working   10      
  Multi-batch recall   10      
  Auto-batch working   12      
  Calibration memories   13      
  Calibration memory store   13      
  Calibration memory recall   13      
  Set limits   14      
  Continue   15      
  Instant   15      
  Profile   15      
  Setting year / month / day   16      
  Batch printing   17      
  Histogram printing   18      
  Key lock   18      
  LCD Backlight   19      
  Type in codes used (spare)   20      

  
EBAN3000MK2 VERSIONS AVAILABLE
Note: check the index card which will indicate which features have been purchased and installed.
 
Part No Description  
C3200 Eban 3000 Mk2 (F) Ferrous 0-1000µm
C3201 Eban 3000 Mk2 (N) Non ferrous 0-1000µm
C3202 Eban 3000 Mk2 (FN) Ferrous & non ferrous combined 0-1000µ
C3203 Eban 3000 Mk2 (FT5) Ferrous 0-5mm
C3204 Eban 3000 Mk2 Non ferrous 0-2000micron
C3205 Eban 3000 Mk2 Ferrous 0-5mm & non ferrous 0-2000µm
C3206 Eban 3000 Mk2 (FT20) Ferrous 1-20mm

Features which can be installed in any of the above models either at the time of order or any time later if required are listed below.
 

 
Feature No Description  
PRINTOUT Print readings and download to computer  
BATCHING Full variable batching with recall by job and sequence number  
NAME Your company name personalised permanently  
MEAN & No Number of readings and batch average  
LIMITS Set Hi & Lo limits with audible / visual alarm  
STATS Statistics Sdv, Coeff of variation, Max, Min  
CAL MEM 9 calibration memories  
PROFILE Allows above peak calibration for blast cleaning  
CONTIN Does not automatically switch off  
INSTANT Takes readings automatically  
HIST Full Histogram printout to printer  
KEY LOCK Keyboard security prevents unauthorised use  
THOU Allows conversion to Imperial Thou units  
AUTO-BATCHING Simply take readings and Auto-Batch takes care of rest  
BACKLIGHT Allows readings to be seen in dimly lit locations  
AUTOMATIC F/N SELECTION Automatically detects which probe is fitted  
DATE & TIME Real time clock giving exact time on printouts and downloads  

 
ACCESSORIES
Part No Description  
A1000 Data Analysis Program Allows data to be downloaded to PC & Cable to connect Eban 3000 Mk2 to PC and DAS program  
CA173 Printer Portable rechargeable dot matrix printer & Cable to connect Eban 3000 Mk2 to printer  
CA274 Paper rolls Spare box of 20 paper rolls  
CA274 Ribbon cassette Spare box of 3 ribbon cassettes  
N1001 Calibration Certificate for Eban 3000 Mk2  
N1002 Calibration certificate for precision measured foils supplied  

Ferrous models identified (F) will measure all non ferromagnetic coatings on iron and steel substrates.
Examples are: Paint, Epoxy, Zinc, Cadmium, Galvanizing, Metal spray, Chrome, Powder Coating, Lacquer, Glass etc.
Non ferrous models identified (N) will measure all non conductive non ferromagnetic coatings on a conductive non ferrous substrate.
Examples are: Paint, Anodising, Powder coating, Lacquer, Glass etc on Aluminium, Brass, Copper and the non magnetic stainless alloys.

GENERAL
The Eban3000Mk2 is a modular instrument, which has been based upon the successful Mk1 and has now an extensive range of features, which will cater for virtually all aspects of measuring coating thickness.
As well as the flexibility of being able to choose which features are installed at the time of purchase, there is the additional security of being able to have fitted any feature in the range at any time during the life of the instrument.

SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
The Eban3000Mk2 is supplied complete with measuring probes, battery fitted, set of precision measured calibration foils, zero reference plates, carrying case.

INFORMATION
The Eban3000Mk2 is supplied with the battery fitted and has been calibrated at the factory prior to despatch and should not normally require calibrating prior to use.

DISPLAY
The Eban3000Mk2 has a two-line 16 character alphanumeric display. This will assist in giving detailed information regarding the particular function selected.
Generally the top line is the active reading line and the lower line is the informative line.
When a request is made for operator action the display will remain on the lower line until the action has been made.
When the information is purely informative, the information on the lower line will appear momentarily for approx. 3 seconds.

OPERATION
To switch the Eban3000Mk2 on [press the ON keypad] there will be a beep and the display will appear showing the CUSTOMER PERSONALISATION NAME (if installed) for approx. 2 seconds then will revert to displaying the last remembered reading.
Display will be as follows unless NON Ferrous was being used previously.

 

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The LAST REMEMBERED information line will appear momentarily for approx 3 seconds.

To switch off [press the off keypad].

Note: There is an inbuilt protection against very quick or silly number typing on the keypad. This protection will cause the instrument to go into hold mode, thus preventing erroneous inputs.
To recover from this, switch the instrument off and then on again.


RESET
The RESET keypad will reset the instrument to a standard calibration state in either F or N mode, dependent upon which is selected.
Note: Ensure that the RESET is carried out on both F and N if applicable (on a dual F/N instrument) as a reset on F does not affect the N and visa versa.
Previous operator ZERO and CAL calibration settings will be reset to the factory calibration state.
Operator HI and LO limit settings if incorporated will be removed.
To RESET [press the RESET keypad], there will be a BEEP and the display will show RESET and the display will revert from showing the last remembered reading to showing 0000 reading.
 

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Example: last remembered reading

 

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Example: RESET will appear for approx. 3 seconds


CLEAR MEMORY ( 0 enter )
The CLEAR MEMORY function will clear all memory of all measurements including all batches stored. It will not affect the calibration memory.
To clear the memory [press the 0 keypad] there will be a BEEP, then press ENTER. The display will momentarily show MEMORY CLEARED and the display will revert to showing 0000 reading.
 

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Example: MEMORY CLEARED will appear for approx. 3 seconds


MET / IMP ( 3 enter )
This will allow the measurements to be displayed either in metric micrometer (0.001mm) or thou (0.001-inch) units.
By pressing the [3 keypad] there will be a BEEP, then [press ENTER].
The display will automatically change to displaying thou units as follows and by entering 3 again it will change back to microns.
 

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TAKING MEASUREMENTS
The operator will have selected the appropriate F or N probe, or the instrument will be ready to select it automatically if this feature is installed.
The probe is placed down onto the coating, there will be a BEEP and the Reading will be displayed on the display in either micron or thou units.
This reading will be retained on the display until replaced by the next reading.
 

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To take the next reading lift the probe off the coating by more than approx. 5mm, then place the probe down on the next coating location to be measured.


AUTO F/N
This facility will automatically select the correct measurement mode for the particular probe, which is taking readings.
If a dual F/N instrument is being used in the F mode for taking measurements on steel and the N probe is then plugged in and used (Note: the Eban3000Mk2 must be switched off when probes changed) the Eban3000Mk2 will automatically close the current batch and ask for a job number before changing to the N mode of operation.
This also applies if changing from N to F working.
In certain instances Batch Stored can be retained on the display and will be removed when the next reading is taken.


SELF TESTING
The Eban3000Mk2 can be checked for correct operation at any time by using the precision measured calibration foils and zero disk supplied.
Simply place the foil on the smooth uncoated steel zero disk for ferrous or use the uncoated aluminium zero disk for non-ferrous.
Place the measuring probe on the particular foil and ensure that the measurement made by the Eban3000Mk2 is within the specification the particular instrument version supplied.
Note: If after time the surface has become rusty or scratched or pitted then the zero disk must be replaced.
It is recommended that the calibration foils be replaced on an annual basis.



BATTERY LOW
The Eban3000Mk2 operates on a single 9 volt PP3 type battery
Note: the working life will be approximately 20+ hours for an alkaline battery.
The Eban3000Mk2 will take measurements accurately until the battery voltage reaches approx. 5.5 volt at which point a REPLACE BATTERY message will be displayed.
No further readings can be taken until the instrument is switched off and the battery replaced.
Note: All measurements taken and stored previous to this flashing code are completely safe.
To replace the battery, remove the single screw on the rear compartment and lift off the cover allowing access to the battery.
Replace the battery ensuring correct polarity and refit the cover.
Note: it is recommended that alkaline batteries be used, as these are usually leak-proof guaranteed and have a high current capacity for longer use.
Note: if a poor quality battery has been fitted then the discharge time of this will be quicker and if this drops quickly to a low voltage then spurious characters could appear on the display.

 

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BATTERY LIFE TEST ( 238 )
A battery life % can be obtained at any time.
Type in [238] and the % of remaining battery life will be shown.
 

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CALIBRATION
The Eban3000Mk2 is factory pre-set for measurements on flat smooth steel for (F) instruments and aluminium for (N) instruments.
This is the calibration setting obtained after the Eban3000Mk2 has been reset.
For measurements on different substrate shapes and surface finishes Eban3000Mk2 has a variable calibration facility which will allow precise measurements to be obtained on virtually all substrate types.


ZERO
Place the probe on the uncoated substrate, the instrument will BEEP and will display a reading. Whilst holding the probe firmly in place depress the ZERO keypad.
The display will show flashing ZERO COMPLETED and the display will continue to show the last reading taken.
The probe can now be lifted off the substrate.
Note no reading has been stored in memory.
 

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CAL
Select a calibration foil close but higher than the coating thickness value to be measured.
Place the probe on this selected foil. The instrument will BEEP and display a reading.
If the displayed reading is outside the specification of the foil value then depress the CAL keypad. There will be a BEEP and the display will reset to 0000 and displays CALIBRATE and 4 digits of either µm or mm dependent upon probe type selected.
The probe may now be lifted off the foil, as it does not have to be held on after the display shows reading 0000 and CALIBRATE 0000µm.
 

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Type in the exact value of the foil on the keypads, these will appear on the lower CALIBRATE DIGITS as each is typed in and press ENTER.
The lower display will now disappear after ENTER has been pressed (providing also that the probe has been lifted off the foil) and CAL COMPLETED will be shown on the display.
 

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Note no measurement reading has been stored in memory as a result of this sequence.

STATISTICS
At any time providing the features have been purchased and installed the following statistics can be selected and displayed on the lower display.
 

Type in code

Statistics function

4 ENTER

Mean / average of selected batch

5 ENTER Number of readings in the selected batch
243 Max reading of the selected batch
231 Min reading of the selected batch
232 Coefficient of variation of the selected batch
233 Standard deviation of the selected batch

Once the selected statistic feature has been entered the display will show this until either the respective feature number is typed in again or another feature number is typed in and entered. It will be retained on the display even if the instrument is switched off and on again.
The particular statistic selected will automatically be updated on the lower line of the display every time a reading is taken.
 

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N U M B E R             9 9    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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M A X I M U M       0 2 5 9

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C O E F F           0 0 1 2

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Example A: [Type in 4] (there will be a beep), then enter on the keypad, the display will then show on the bottom line of the display, the AVERAGE value for the current readings taken in the batch.
This will be displayed on the bottom line for further readings until either deselected by typing [4 enter] again or unless another statistic is selected.
 

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Example B: Type in [243] (there will be a beep), then enter on the keypad, the display will then show on the bottom line of the display, the MAXIMUM value for the current readings taken in the batch.
This will be displayed on the bottom line for further readings until either deselected by typing [4 enter] again or unless another statistic is selected.

 

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AUTO BATCH RESET
For a single batch instrument, this instrument will automatically clear its memory when any SINGLE BATCH exceeds 202 measurements. The display will show AUTO-MEM-CLEARED momentarily for 3 seconds.
 

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If the batch feature has been supplied and fitted, then multiple batch working is assumed and the individual batch will be 100.
When any batch reaches the maximum of 100 readings, display batch full and keep on the display until the operator makes his next choice.
The operator can make the next decision to either add a new batch or whatever.
 

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B A T C H   F U L L            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In multiple batch working, when the memory is full (5,000 readings in any combination of batches and readings), the display will show the last reading and message as follows.
 

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M E M O R Y   F U L L          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This message will be retained on the display until the operator clears the memory.

TYPE IN CODES USED  
0 enter Clear memory
1 enter F/N operator selection
2 enter Set limits
3 enter Thou / micron
4 enter Mean / average
5 enter Number of readings
6 enter Key lock
7 enter Profile
8 enter Printout
9 enter Batch
243 Max
231 Min
232 Coefficient of variation
233 Standard deviation
234 Histogram printout
235 Instant
236 Calibration memories
237 Continuous
238 Battery life %
239 Backlight
244 Auto-Batch
241 Batch recall by job or sequence number
242 Set Year / Month / Date

Note: When the numbers are typed in there will be a beep for the first number pressed as per previous.

BATCH OPERATION GENERAL
There is an option of standard multi-batch operation or alternatively a fixed auto-batch, which will take an operator, determined fixed quantity of readings and when these have been taken will automatically fix a batch boundary and give the operator the option of adding a job number (up to 12 digits).
The maximum number of readings that can be taken per batch is 99 and the default batch quantity is 5.
Fixed Auto-Batch is selected by typing in the code of 244

Note: If a dual F/N instrument is being used in the F mode for taking measurements on steel and the N probe is then plugged in and used (the Eban3000Mk2 must be switched off when probes changed) the Eban3000Mk2 will automatically close the current batch and ask for a job number before changing to the N mode of operation.
This also applies if changing from N to F working.


MULTI-BATCH WORKING ( 9 enter )
The operator depresses the 9 keypad there will be a BEEP, then press ENTER. The display will show the current batch sequential number and ask to store batch by pressing enter.
If we do not want to store batch then we can exit by pressing clear enter.
 

B

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B

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0

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S T O R E   B A T C H   E N T  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After enter has been pressed then the question is enter the job number which can be up to 12 digits.
 

E

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  J O

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N

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        5 6 7 8 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After enter is pressed the batch is stored and the next sequential batch will be ready to take readings.
 

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B A T C H   0 0 0   S T O R E D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note if the current batch of measurements is open i.e. not stored with a job number, then the date and time (if set) printed out will be the actual date and time of the printout. Only when the batch of measurements is closed with a job number allocated will the actual time of batch closing be stored with the batch.


MULTI-BATCH RECALL ( 241 )
This facility will allow any previous batch stored to be examined for the statistics and also it is possible to add further readings to this previous batch as well as storing again with a new job number.
If the code of 241 is typed on the keypad then any previous batch can be recalled by either JOB NUMBER or SEQUENCE NUMBER.
The operator types in the number 241 on the keypad, there will be a BEEP on the first number and the following display will be shown.
This will show the current THIS BATCH sequential number and will ask if FIND BATCH for another batch is required. If another batch is required then by pressing enter, will bring up the display, which will ask if batch is to be recalled by either sequence number or job number
If another batch is not required, then pressing CLEAR ENTRY will revert this display to normal reading mode.
 

T

H

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  B A T

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0

0

0

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F I N D   B A T C H   E N T E R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note the current batch THIS BATCH will be placed in temporary storage on hold until this interrogation sequence has been completed
 

S

E

Q

 

N

o       1  

E

N

T

E R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J O B   N o       2   E N T E R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For batch recall by sequence number the following sequence will apply.
 

S

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Q

U

E

N C E   N

U

M

B

E

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              0 0 0   E N T E R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The required sequence number will be entered and shown on the lower display and when enter pressed the instrument will find this particular batch and will show the display BATCH 000 FOUND. All the standard interrogation facilities can now be used to display the statistics of this particular batch.)
 

F

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2

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B A T C H   0 0 0   F O U N D  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the statistics are shown the display will be the standard display showing the last reading taken in this particular batch.
If any further measurements are taken then they are added automatically to this batch and if clear entry is pressed it will cancel the measurement from calculations, but will keep for printouts and downloads.
To store this batch, it will be stored in the normal manner by pressing 9 enter.
Note it will give the operator the choice to change the job number if required during this standard save sequence.
If the requested batch cannot be found then the display will show the display
 

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B A T C H   N O T   F O U N D  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To go back to the previous Current Batch: Type in 241 and select by SEQUENCE No and type in batch no 999 ENTER.
Note: To go back to a previous Current Batch (i.e. open batch) use 999 as above. But if the previous Current Batch was closed by [ 9 enter ] then it will have a Job Number allocated, to go back to.
 

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B A T C H   0 0 0   A G A I N  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR BATCH RECALL BY JOB NUMBER THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE WILL APPLY.
The operator types in the number 2 ENTER on the keypad, when asked if Sequence No or Job No, the following display will be shown.
Note the current batch THIS BATCH will be placed in temporary storage on hold until this interrogation sequence has been completed
 

T

H

I

S

 

B

A

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C

H

 

J

O

B

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N o     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

I

N

D

 

B

A

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C

H

 

J

O

B

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N o     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This will show the current THIS BATCH JOB number for approx 3 seconds, the display will change and will ask if FIND BATCH JOB number for another batch is required.
The required JOB NUMBER can now be typed in and will appear on the lower line of the display. When ENTER is pressed then a search is made for a batch with this JOB NUMBER and if found the display will show for approx 3 seconds then will revert to displaying the last reading in this recovered batch as shown below
Note: If two batches are given the same job number, the search is from the bottom up, so will find the first entered in this case.
 

B

A

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C

H

 

J

O

B

 

F

O

U

N

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N o     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2

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B A T C H   0 0 0   A G A I N  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All the standard interrogation facilities can now be used to display the statistics of this particular batch.
When the statistics are shown the display will be the standard display showing the last reading taken in this particular batch.
If any further measurements are taken then they are added automatically to this batch and if clear entry is pressed it will cancel the measurement from calculations, but will keep for printouts and downloads.
To store this batch, it will be stored in the normal manner by pressing 9 enter.
Note the save sequence will give the operator the choice to change the job number if required during this standard save sequence and if a new job number is entered it must have the same or greater number of digits as previous.
If the requested batch cannot be found then the display will show the display
 

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B A T C H   N O T   F O U N D  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To go back to the previous Current Batch: Type in 241 and select by SEQUENCE No and type in batch no 999 ENTER.
 

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B A T C H   0 0 0   A G A I N  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


AUTO-BATCH WORKING ( 244 )
Type in a code of 244 on the keypad then Auto-Batch working will commence.
The display will show AUTO-BATCH and will ask for batch size.
Note the default batch size is 5.
 

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B A T

C

H            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B A T C H   S I Z E     0 5    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The operator can enter in a batch size if required, which can be up to a max of 99 and when enter pressed the display will show the reading on the top line and the Auto-Batch number on the lower line.
Note: If a higher number is entered than 99 then the instrument will default to a batch size of 99.
This will remain on the display until the next reading which will show the Auto-Batch count.
This will be shown until replaced by an operator-selected statistic.
It will also be remembered until changed by the operator.
 

F

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B A T C H   C O U N T   0 1    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the required number of readings has been made i.e. default of 5 readings taken there is 2 beeps then display asks for the job number.
If the Auto-Batch is deselected by typing in 244 by the operator then normal Multi-Batching will resume.
The display will show AUTO BATCH OFF on lower line.


CALIBRATION MEMORIES
For specific calibrations that have to be retained on a temporary basis the Eban3000Mk2 has nine calibration memories, which will retain any special calibrations allowing them to be recalled when required.


CALIBRATION MEMORY STORE ( 236 )
The operator will make the required ZERO and CAL settings for the particular job.
The operator types in the number 236 on the keypad, there will be a BEEP on the first number.
The display will show
 

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C A L   M E M O R Y   N o   0  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The operator will then type in the respective Calibration Memory number (1 to 9) in which the current calibration is to be stored; this will be shown on the display.
Enter is pressed and the display will then revert back to the standard previous display with the message Cal Mem Stored. This will revert to normal display after the next reading.
 

S

T

O

R

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  C A

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M

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C A L   M E M   0   S T O R E D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CALIBRATION MEMORY RECALL ( 236 )
The operator types in the number 236 on the keypad, there will be a BEEP on the first number and the previous display will be displayed.
 

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T

O

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M

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M

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C A L   M E M O R Y   N o   0  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The operator types in ENTER, and the display shows
 

C

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L

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  C A L   M

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C A L   M E M O R Y   N o   0  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note CLEAR ENTER if typed would cancel this operation.
Type in the required calibration memory number which is previously stored. (this number will be shown on the bottom line of the display) and press enter.
The requested calibration memory will now become the current calibration.
After enter has been pressed the display will show the calibration memory called which will be displayed for approx 3 seconds then will revert to the standard previous display.
 

C

A

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M

E M   0              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N O W   C A L L E D            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


SET LIMITS ( 2 enter )
The operator depresses the 2 keypad there will be a BEEP, then press ENTER. The display will show on the top line the previous limit setting if any.
On the lower line will be the NEW LIMIT
 

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N E W   L I M I T   0 0 0 0 µ m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new Hi Limit can be typed and enter pressed.
The display will show the LO Limit display.
 

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O

 

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0 0

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m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N E W   L I M I T   0 0 0 0 µ m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new LO Limit can be typed and enter pressed.
After enter has been pressed the display will then revert back to the standard previous display showing that Limits have been set.
 

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0 0

0

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L I M I T S   S E T            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note if limit values have been previously entered, then if ENTER is pressed they will be transferred to the lower display and retained.
Note to remove limits enter 0000 as the respective limit or press RESET or press CLEAR ENTRY for the HI or LO values.
Note when working in Imperial THOU MIL mode then limit values can be entered in Imperial units.

For out of limit readings an error display will be shown and the alarm will beep for 6 times.
The error amount will be shown as a percentage, the difference between the set Hi or Lo limit and the particular reading.
The display will remain on until the probe is placed down again which will reset the limit alarm conditions or if clear entry is pressed.
 

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R

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1 2

5

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H I   E R R O R       0 2 1 %  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1 2

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L O   E R R O R       0 0 8 %  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The error percentage is calculated as follows: ((reading difference from limit / limit) * 100)

CONTINUE ( 237 )
When selected it prevents auto power off.
The instrument will remain on until switched off by the on/off keypad.
Note that by switching off by the on/off keypad this will reset the CONTINUE mode and at the next switch on the instrument will revert back to auto power off mode.
The operator types in the number 237 on the keypad, there will be a BEEP on the first number.
The display will show Continue Mode On
 

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C O N T I N U E   M O D E   O N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the next reading the display will then revert back to the standard previous display.


INSTANT ( 235 )
The INSTANT feature automatically takes readings without the probe having to be lifted off the substrate. A useful feature for taking measurements in restricted locations.
This is available either in AUTO mode, where the Eban3000Mk2 takes readings automatically approx every 3 seconds irrespective of probe position.
Or in AUTOKEY mode where the reading is only taken every time the enter key is pressed.
The operator types in the number 235 on the keypad, there will be a BEEP on the first number.
The display will show
 

A

U

T

O

          1   E N

T

E

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A U T O K E Y     2   E N T E R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If 1 ENTER is input then Instant will automatically take readings when the probe is next placed down on the coating.
If 2 ENTER is input then Instant will take a reading approx every 3 seconds as long as the keypad ENTER is held pressed, providing the probe is below the threshold.
The display will then show which feature is selected either AUTO or AUTOKEY as follows
 

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2 5

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A U T O         S E L E C T E D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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R

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2 5

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A U T O K E Y   S E L E C T E D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display will then revert back to the standard previous display at the next reading.
Note to stop the continuous readings in AUTO mode [press CLEAR ENTRY for approx 4 seconds until a long beep occurs] or alternatively switch the instrument off and then on again.
To exit from the AUTOKEY mode, switch the instrument off and then on again.


PROFILE ( 7 enter )
This is a facility which will allow a special Zero calibration which will assist in calibrating on Blast Cleaned surfaces and will also allow a top coat to be measured in a multiple coating application.
Example if a coat of 25 microns has another coat of 50 microns applied then the PROFILE feature will allow the operator to Zero the Eban 3000Mk2 on the 25 micron coat and the Eban 3000Mk2 will then measure the top coat only.
To use this facility, the operator first RESETS the instrument.
A reading is taken on the coating and the probe is held down onto the coating.
The operator depresses the 7 keypad there will be a BEEP, then press ENTER. The display will show the reading and PROFILE 0000.
 

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P R O F I L E       0 0 0 0

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The operator now types in the new value for the coating, which appears on the lower display and presses ENTER.
 

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P R O F I L E   S E L E C T

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