Elcometer 319/2, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...English Elcometer 319 2 Dewpoint Meter Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...Limited All other trademarks acknowledged Copyright Elcometer Limited 2008 All rights reserved No part of this Document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or otherwise or translated into any language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited A copy of this Inst...

Page 3: ...aking measurements using Measure 9 5 Taking measurements using LOG Manual 10 6 Taking measurements using LOG Interval 13 7 Elcometer 319 2 Dewpoint Meter Dock 16 8 Gauge set up 18 9 Maintenance 21 10 Spare parts and accessories 22 11 Technical specifications 23 12 Related equipment 26 ...

Page 4: ...his product you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer For more information visit our website at www elcometer com 1 ABOUT YOUR GAUGE The Elcometer 319 2 Dewpoint Meter is used to check climatic conditions in the surface treatment industry The gauge measures the following parameters Surface temperature Air temperature Relative humidity From these measured values ...

Page 5: ...ternal temperature sensor 1 1 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS The risk of condensation forming on surfaces about to be coated is always present and is difficult to assess without suitable instruments In particular it is difficult to detect condensation on blast cleaned surfaces Surfaces with a temperature at or below the dewpoint temperature will be covered with condensation moisture It is important to take m...

Page 6: ...ble Hexagonal Wrench and ElcoMasterTM Software Model T only Operating instructions The Elcometer 319 2 Dewpoint Meter is packed in a cardboard package Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner Please consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 319 2 Dewpoint Meter please take some time ...

Page 7: ...uge is capable of the following methods of measurement To set up the gauge language date time temperature units etc see Gauge set up on page 18 Measurement method Readings logged saved From MENU See page Manual No but individual readings can be frozen on the display Select Measure 9 Manual Yes Select Log manual 10 Automatic at timed intervals Yes Select Log interval 13 Log manual Log interval Setu...

Page 8: ...e battery status is also displayed in the SETUP menu scroll to Device info and then press OK To save the time and date settings the batteries must be exchanged within 30 seconds however readings data in the memory is not affected by removal of the batteries Always check the time and date after replacing batteries Use high quality batteries only Alkaline batteries must be disposed of carefully to a...

Page 9: ...backlight illuminates after pressing any of the buttons on the keypad and switches off after approximately 16 seconds This function can be disabled see Backlight on on page 20 When the gauge is not being used it will switch off automatically after approximately 120 seconds of inactivity R Switches gauge on off Selects highlighted menu item or function Scrolls up down through menus Switches light o...

Page 10: ...environment into a warm place or vice versa To avoid damage When measuring surface temperature DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE A light contact between the probe and the surface is sufficient Using force does not increase the measuring speed or improve the accuracy of the measurement but it does wear and or damage the sensor tip Do not drag the surface temperature probe over the surface Although the hum...

Page 11: ...The gauge starts measuring 3 Place the rubber tip of the surface temperature sensor against the surface preferably at an angle of 90 and keep it in this position until the measured value remains stable the trend indicator between the parameter and the reading indicates if the value is increasing or decreasing When a limit is exceeded an audible alarm is triggered and the alarm sign is displayed ne...

Page 12: ...he batches Empty batches and batches which have been used previously for manual logging can be used for manual logging Closed batches cannot be used Note If the gauge memory is full the batches are unavailable and the batches must be cleared before logging can start Batches are given numbers by your gauge Batch 1 Batch 2 etc If required use ElcoMasterTM software see page 17 to give your batches na...

Page 13: ...mits and then press OK to set the limits for the selected batch and indicate whether the limits should be used When a limit is exceeded during measuring an audible alarm is triggered a red LED flashes and the alarm sign is displayed next to the parameter concerned If no limits are set here the limits settings in the SETUP menu are used If listed in the menu and if required scroll to Clear and then...

Page 14: ...ed press OK To cancel the current log record and prevent it being stored scroll to Cancel and then press OK Each log record contains the following measurements Relative humidity ambient temperature surface temperature dewpoint temperature Delta T and the time and date Check the measurement visually before storing it 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to save more log records 8 To stop manual logging and retur...

Page 15: ...interval and then press OK The LOG INTERVAL menu is displayed This menu lists all the batches Only empty batches can be used for interval logging Batches which have been used previously for manual logging and closed batches cannot be used Note If the gauge memory is full the batches are unavailable and the batches must be cleared before logging can start Batches are given numbers by your gauge Bat...

Page 16: ...ch and indicate whether the limits should be used When a limit is exceeded during measuring an audible alarm is triggered a red LED flashes and the alarm sign is displayed next to the parameter concerned If listed in the menu and if required scroll to Clear and then press OK to delete ALL stored batches from memory it is not possible to clear individual batches Note that cleared batches cannot be ...

Page 17: ...d interval time are shown at the bottom of the display Each log record contains the following measurements Relative humidity ambient temperature surface temperature dewpoint temperature Delta T and the time and date The trend indicator between the parameter and the reading indicates if the value is increasing or decreasing A flashing green LED in the corner of the display indicates that logging is...

Page 18: ...ing analysis and reporting ElcoMasterTM includes all the charts that you may need together with a report designer to let you design your reports the way you wish to see them GAUGE HOLDER FOR LOG INTERVAL MEASUREMENTS The Dock has magnetic feet which can be used to attach the gauge to a ferrous surface making it ideal for use during Log interval measurements An external magnetic surface temperature...

Page 19: ... the Dock is going to be used as a magnetic holder 1 Secure the gauge to the Dock by tightening the hexagon head screw into the back of the gauge 2 Connect the external surface temperature probe supplied with the Dock to the green connector on the side of the Dock ensure that the two legs of the connector are in the correct position note that one leg is wider than the other The external surface te...

Page 20: ...d the interval time The total battery power remaining full and the amount of free memory free is also displayed When a critical logging time is set the message Low battery will be displayed instead of full This means that the logging period cannot be fully used due to a lack of battery power Note that the gauge retains the data even if the batteries are empty You may need to change the batteries o...

Page 21: ... on position 1 Scroll to the parameter you want to set the limits for and press OK 2 Use the up and down buttons to set the digit of the Lo and Hi limit and then press OK to move to the next digit 3 The line with Hi limit On or Off is selected press OK to change the current setting On or Off 4 Use the down button to go to the line with Lo limit On or Off press OK to change the current setting On o...

Page 22: ...e date and time are displayed on the start menu DATE Select the date format and enter the correct date in the chosen format The selected format is displayed below the input fields TIME Select the time format and enter the correct time in the chosen format The selected format is displayed below the input fields 8 6 BACKLIGHT ON Use this option to switch the display backlight on or off When backligh...

Page 23: ...ure the connector matches the port and that it is properly aligned and undamaged before you attach it Keep the gauge away from extreme heat Do not leave it on the dashboard in the boot of a car or near a heater Heat can damage the screen the plastic housing and internal components Do not leave the gauge in extremely dusty damp or wet places Dust and moisture can damage the gauge and cause it to ma...

Page 24: ... local Elcometer supplier or direct from Elcometer Elcometer 319 2 Dewmeter Dock unit complete with Magnetic surface temperature probe USB cable Hexagonal wrench ElcoMasterTM software T31920289 Magnetic surface temperature probe T31920162 USB cable T31920167 Wrist Strap T31920254 Carry Case T31920253 ...

Page 25: ...OBE Accuracy at 23 C 3 rh Measurement resolution 0 5 Measurement range 0 rh to 100 rh Accuracy 0 5 C 1 F Measurement resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F Measurement range 20 C to 80 C 4 F to 175 F Accuracy 0 5 C 1 F Measurement resolution 0 1 C 0 1 F limited to 60 C Measurement range 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F Accuracy 0 5 C 1 F ...

Page 26: ...to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Memory size manual logging 6000 records Record content Batch number time date humidity Ta Ts Td T alarm Memory size interval logging 12 000 records Record content Humidity Ta and Ts Other parameters and date and time are calculated Batches 8 maximum Limits Adjustable for each parameter Lo Hi Alarms Beep sound symbol in display and red LED Hold freeze function Yes ...

Page 27: ... languages English German French and Spanish Extra flashlight Built in bright white LED orientation Case Plastic with protective rubber Wrist strap Dimensions 195 mm x 75 mm x 35 mm Weight including batteries 300 grams Power 3 X AA 1 5 V batteries Typical battery life OFF 2 years Interval logging 1 year with 10 minute interval measurement Manual logging 400 hours continuous operation battery life ...

Page 28: ...nt Users of the Elcometer 319 2 Dewpoint Meter may also benefit from the following Elcometer products Elcometer Surface Profile Gauges and Testers Elcometer Surface Cleanliness Test Kits Elcometer Moisture Meters Elcometer Wet Film and Dry Film Thickness Gauges Elcometer Material Thickness Gauges For further information contact Elcometer your local Elcometer supplier or visit www elcometer com ...