Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge

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The new Elcometer 456 makes measuring coating thickness faster, reliable and accurate.
Over 60 years of product design experience has gone into the development of this gauge. We think you will agree that the new Elcometer 456 is something special.

Designed with you in mind

Whilst others have tried to emulate the Elcometer 456 we have continued to develop features to make the new Elcometer 456 even more powerful, rugged and easier to use.
The Elcometer 456 sets new standards; providing reliable and accurate coating thickness measurements; helping you to become more efficient..

Characteristics
Easy
Large buttons ideal for gloved hands Easy to use menus in multiple languages High contrast colour LCD with auto rotate High and low reading limit indicators Factory calibrated for immediate use
Accurate
Measurement capability to ±1% Conforms to National & International Standards Temperature stable measurements Increased reading resolution for thin coatings Measures accurately on smooth, rough, thin and curved surfaces
Reliable
Repeatable and reproducible 2 year gauge warranty Supplied with fully traceable test certificates Batch date and time stamp facility
Rugged
Sealed, heavy duty and impact resistant Dust and waterproof equivalent to IP64 Scratch and solvent resistant display Durable gauge and probe construction Suitable for use in harsh environments
Efficient
Fast reading rate of 70+ per minute Multiple calibration memories Alpha numeric batch identification User selectable calibration methods Compatible with all Elcometer software including ElcoMaster 2.0
Powerful
Wide range of interchangeable probes USB and Bluetooth data output Stores up to 75,000 readings in 999 batches Measures up to 30mm (1200mils) of coating on metal substrates

• ElcometerR 456 Gauge Feature
• Technical Specifications

• The Elcometer 456 Integral & Separate model range
• Integral Model Options

• The Elcometer 456 probe range
• Calibration Foils and Coated Standards

ELCOMETER 456 GAUGE FEATURES
• Standard				+ optionnel
	Modèle E	Modèle B	Modèle S	Modèle T
Fast, accurate reading rate; 70+ readings per minute	•	•	•	•
Repeatable & reproducible measurements	•	•	•	•
Easy to use menu structure; in 25+ languages	•	•	•	•
Tough, impact, water & dust resistant; equivalent to IP64	•	•	•	•
Bright colour screen; with permanent back light	•	•	•	•
Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4" (6cm) TFT	•	•	•	•
Large positive feedback buttons	•	•	•	•
USB power supply; via PC	•	•	•	•
Test certificate	•	•	•	•
2 year gauge warranty	•	•	•	•
Automatic rotating display; 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°		•	•	•
Ambient light sensor; with auto brightness adjust		•	•	•
Emergency light mode		•	•	•
Gauge software updates¹; via ElcoMaster 2.0 software		•	•	•
Data output		•	•	•
USB; to computer		•	•	•
Bluetooth ; to computer, pda or mobile phone		•	•	•
On screen statistics		•	•	•
Number of readings; ç		•	•	•
Mean (average); x		•	•	•
Standard deviation; ó		•	•	•
Highest reading; hi		•	•	•
Lowest reading; lo		•	•	•
Coefficient of variation; COV		•	•	•
Elcometer index value²; EIV		•	•	•
Nominal dry film thickness; NDFT			•	•
IMO PSPC; %>NDFT, %>90<NDFT, 90:10 pass/fail			•	•
High & low limits; definable audible & visual alarms			•	•
Number above high limit;			•	•
Number below low limit;			•	•
ElcoMaster 2.0 software & USB cable		+	•	•
Alarm; daily (d), interval (i)			j	j,i
Replaceable screen protectors	+	+	•	•
Leather effect protective case		•	•	•
Plastic transit case	+	+	+	•
Integral models; with automatic gauge switch on	•	•	•	•
Probe type; Ferrous (F), Non-Ferrous (N), Dual (FNF)³	F, FNF	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF
Measurement range	0-1500μm 0-60mils	0-13mm 0-500mils	0-1500μm 0-60mils	0-1500μm 0-60mils
Separate models; with automatic probe recognition		•	•	•
Probe type; Ferrous (F), Non-Ferrous (N), Dual (FNF)³		F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF
Measurement range; see pages 11-13 for probe selection		0-30mm 0-1200mils	0-30mm 0-1200mils	0-30mm 0-1200mils
On-screen calibration instructions; in 25+ languages	•	•	•	•
Multiple calibration methods	•	•	•	•
Factory; resets to the factory calibration	•	•	•	•
2-point; for smooth and rough surfaces	•	•	•	•
1-point; zero calibration		•	•	•
Zero offset ; for calibration according to ISO19840			•	•
Predefined calibration & measurement methods			•	•
ISO, SSPC PA2, Swedish, Australian			•	•
Automatic calibration; for rapid calibration			•	•
Automatic calibration; for rapid calibration	j	j	jl	jl
Number of batches; with unique calibrations			1	999
Calibration memories; 3 user-programmable memories				•
Measurement outside calibration warning				•
Calibration lock		•	•	•
Delete last reading		•	•	•
Gauge memory; number of readings		5	750	75 000
Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster 2.0			•	•
Limits; user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings			•	•
Gauge (g) or gauge & batch specific (gb) limits			j	jl
Date and time stamp			•	•
Batch types; normal, counted average, IMO PSPC			•	•
Review, clear & delete batches			•	•
Copy batches and calibration settings				•
Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge				•
Fixed batch size mode; with batch linking				•

**Zero Offset USA patent number US6243661

Technical Specifications
Display information	2.4" (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
Battery type	2 x AA dry cell batteries, rechargeable batteries can also be used
Battery life	~24 hours of continuous use at 1 reading per second
Gauge dimensions (h x w x d)	140 x 72 x 45mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 1.77")
Gauge weight	154g (5.43oz) including supplied batteries
Operating temperature	-10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Packing list	Elcometer 456 gauge, calibration foils (integrals only), wrist harness, transit case (T), protective case (B, S, T), 1 x screen protectors (S, T), 2 x AA batteries, operating instructions, USB cable (S, T), ElcoMaster 2.0 software (S, T)

Can be used in accordance with :

AS 2331.1.4, AS 3894.3-B, AS/NZS 1580.108.1, ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186-B, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D 7091, ASTM E 376, ASTM G 12, BS 3900-C5-6B, BS 3900-C5-6A, BS 5411-11, BS 5411-3, BS 5599, DIN 50981, DIN 50984, ECCA T1, EN 13523-1, IMO MSC.215(82), IMO MSC.244 (83), ISO 1461, ISO 19840, ISO 2063, ISO 2360, ISO 2808-6A, ISO 2808-6B, ISO 2808-7C, ISO 2808-7D, ISO 2808-12, NF T30-124, SS 184159, SSPC PA 2, US Navy PPI 63101-000, US Navy NSI 009-32

The Elcometer 456 Integral & Separate model range

The Elcometer 456 is available in four different models: E, B, S and T. Each gauge provides the user with increasing functionality - from the entry level Elcometer 456 E, to the top of the range Elcometer 456 T, with ® memory, alpha-numeric batching and Bluetooth communication.

Integral gauges are ideal for single handed operation as the wide footprint of the Bigfoot™ internal probe provides greater stability during measurement - allowing for consistent, repeatable and accurate results.

Separate models, with their wide range of probes, provide even greater measurement flexibility. See pages 11-13 for more details.

All probes are fully interchangeable; whilst ferrous gauges accept any ferrous probe and non-ferrous gauges accept any non-ferrous probes the dual FNF gauges accept all ferrous, non-ferrous and dual FNF probes.

Integral Model Options

The Elcometer 456 probe range

The Elcometer 456 probe accessories

Jumbo and V-Probe Adaptors, when attached to any Elcometer 456 Scale 1 or Scale 2 straight probes, improve measurement accuracy and repeatability on flat and curved surfaces.

	F and N Probes	Dual FNF Probes
Jumbo Adaptor	T9997766-	T99913225
V-Probe Adaptor	T9997381-	T99913133

The Elcometer probe placement jig is the ideal accessory for measuring coatings not only on small or complex components but also when the highest levels of repeatability and accuracy are required.

Probe Placement Jig - as displayed

T95012880

Each probe placement jig is supplied with a probe housing to suit Scale 1 or Scale 2 straight probes and a component holder.
Additional accessories are also available including:

Component Hand Vice - as displayed

T95013028

Cable Release Assembly - ideal for remote measurements

T95012888

Dual FNF Probe Housing Adaptor

T95015961

Mini Probe Housing Adaptor

T95016896

Calibration Foils and Coated Standards

Formal quality systems, such as those described in ISO 9000, require that gauges be properly controlled, logged and in calibration. Increasingly, users are specifying that the readings taken by gauges are traceable to National Standards.

There are three types of coating thickness standards available from Elcometer:

Calibration Foils;supplied individually or in sets, these precision foils (or ‘shims’), accurately measured to ±1%, offer you the ideal method for adjusting the calibration of your coating thickness gauge on your substrate, taking into account your specific substrate material, surface finish and form, to ensure the greatest possible accuracy. Foils are available with or without a calibration certificate traceable to National Standards (UKAS and NIST).
Coated Standards;mounted in a protective folder, these hard wearing coated ferrous or non-ferrous tiles are ideal for accurately measuring the performance of the coating thickness gauge. Coated standards are accurate to within ±2% and supplied with a calibration certificate.
Zero Test Plates;in some cases, it may be difficult or impractical to obtain an uncoated substrate. For this reason Elcometer provide a range of zero test plates. These test plates, when used in conjunction with a set of foils, are ideal for accurately measuring the performance of your coating thickness gauge.

Technical Specifications

How to use a calibration foil

When calibrating a coating thickness gauge using Elcometer calibration foils, place the probe in the centre of the foil, taking care not to rest the probe sleeve or the integral gauge’s Bigfoot™ on the label.
Calibration foils can be carefully stacked in order to increase the thickness range, as shown in the image.

The Elcometer 456 gauge accessories

The Elcometer 456 has a number of optional accessories, including:

Calibration certificates

Every Elcometer 456 gauge and separate probe is supplied with a Test Certificate free of charge.
For separate gauges, the test measurements are generated using factory reference probes.
Each probe Test Certificate is generated using factory reference gauges.
Comprehensive Calibration Certificates, traceable to National Standards (UKAS and NIST) are also available and should be requested at the point of order. Please speak to your Elcometer representative for further information..

Quality and the environment

Elcometer’s commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9000 Quality and ISO 14001 Environmental certifications. It is the Company philosophy to integrate quality into all aspects of the product - whether it be in the initial design or in our commitment to our customers.
Elcometer is committed to reducing its impact on the environment, both in product manufacture, packaging, catalogue production and waste management. All our products are lead and mercury free and, where required CE, FCC, Giteki, C-Tick and RoHS approved..