Elcometer 1270 Manuel utilisateur

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Elcometer 1270

Ford Bath Immersion Tester

Operating Instructions

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Doc.No. TMA-0405 Issue 02

Text with Cover No: 20109

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CONTENTS

Section Page

1 About your Immersion Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.1 Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3 What the box contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 Preparing the tank and specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.2 Excess temperature protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3 Switching on, starting and stopping the heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.4 Adjusting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.5 Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Maintaining your Immersion Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5 Related equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath Immersion

Tester. Welcome to Elcometer.

Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of

inspection equipment for coatings and concrete. Our products cover all aspects

of coating inspection, from development through application to post application

inspection.

The Elcometer 1270 is a world beating product. With the purchase of this

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 IMMERSION TESTER

The Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath Immersion Tester is designed to perform, with

high reproducibility, a large number of standardised or conventional tests in

order to assess the resistance of coatings, notably to blistering, when immersed

in water.

Coated metal sheets are laid at an angle of 15°-20°on a grooved bottom and

fully immersed in de-ionised water, warmed to 40°C ±1°C (104ºF ±2ºF).

Once a predetermined time is reached, the samples are removed and the

coating is inspected.

The instrument is very simple and consists of a plastic tank with grooved

sample holder, a plastic cover and a heater with circulation pump.

1.1 Standards

Depending on model and options ordered, the Elcometer 1270 can be used in

accordance with the following National Standards: ISO 2812-2; Renault RNUR

1327.

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1.2 Features

• Easy to use and clean

• Bright LED temperature display,

resolution 0.1°C

• Keypad operation

• Accurate temperature control

• Adjustable high temperature cut-out/dry-

running protection

1.3 What the box contains

• Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath Immersion

Tester

• Heater

• Specimen holder

• Operating instructions

Please ensure that all packaging materials

supplied with your Elcometer 1270 Ford

Bath Immersion Tester are disposed of in an

environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority

for further guidance.

To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath

Immersion Tester please take some time to read these Operating

Instructions. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer

supplier if you have any questions.

2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 Preparing the tank and specimens

1. Install the heater on the reinforcement plate at the rear of the tank and

tighten the attachment clamp.

2. Ensure that the outlet tap at the bottom of the tank is closed.

3. Put the specimen holder in the bottom of the tank (grooves upwards) and fit

the specimens.

4. Fill the tank with de-ionised water, up to the ‘Max’ mark.

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2.2 Excess temperature protection

This safety feature is independent of the control circuit.

When the temperature of the bath fluid reaches the

safety temperature, the heater and pump switch off.

Using a screwdriver turn the setting screw to the desired

value; 5°C to 10°C (10°F to 20°F) above the working

temperature is recommended.Using your Immersion Tester

2.3 Switching on, starting and stopping the heater

1. Connect the heater to the power supply.

2. To switch on the heater, press the mains power

switch on the control panel.

The green light will illuminate.

The unit performs a self-test. All segments of the

LED temperature display and all indicator lights will illuminate.

When the display shows ‘’, this indicates the heater is ready to operate

(standby mode).

3. To start the heater, press and hold for about 4

seconds.

The LED temperature display indicates the bath

temperature.

4. To stop the heater, press the mains power switch on

the control panel.

The green light will extinguish.

2.4 Adjusting the temperature

1. Press and release either of the or keys.

The setpoint value instead of the bath temperature is

indicated on the display for about 8 seconds. The

value can now be changed.

2. To change the value:

Press to set a higher value.

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Press to set a lower value.

Keep the keys depressed to change values quickly.

3. Press to store the value.

2.5 Caution

The Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath Immersion Tester has been manufactured with

your safety in mind; improper use, however, can result in damage to the

instrument.

Please observe the precautions discussed in these operating instructions.

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open the control panel.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the control

panel or electric circuits to rain or excess moisture.

The mains plug on your Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath Immersion Tester may be

fitted with a fuse. When replacing this fuse, ensure a fuse of the correct rating

is used.

Before use, check the water level and add the necessary quantity of water. Do

not go below the Min. level.

3 MAINTAINING YOUR IMMERSION TESTER

The Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath Immersion Tester is designed to give many

years reliable service under normal operating conditions.

In the unlikely event of a fault, contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer

supplier.

Details of Elcometer offices around the world are given on the outside cover of

these operating instructions. Alternatively visit the Elcometer website,

www.elcometer.com

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4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Water tank capacity: 224-462 litres (50-102 gallons)

Water tank dimensions: 700 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm (27.5" x

16" x 16")

Heater working temperature range:20°C to 100°C (68°F to 212°F)

Excess temperature protection:adjustable from 20°C to 120°C (68°F to 248°F)

Ambient temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Display: LED

Display resolution: 0.1°C

Operating voltage: UK, 240 V AC 50 Hz

EUR, 220 V AC 50 Hz

US, 110 V AC 60 Hz

Power consumption: 2000 W (1000 W at 110 V)

5 RELATED EQUIPMENT

In addition to the Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath Immersion Tester, Elcometer

produces a wide range of other equipment for determining the physical

characteristics of surface coatings.

Users of the Elcometer 1270 Ford Bath Immersion Tester may also benefit from

the following Elcometer products:

• Elcometer ISO and DIN Scratching Tools

• Elcometer Washability, Brushability and Abrasion Testers

• Elcometer Elasticity and Resistance Deformation Testers

• Elcometer Hardness Testers

• Elcometer Gloss Meters

For further information contact Elcometer, your local supplier or visit

www.elcometer.com

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