Product Description
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The Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge accurately measures the thickness of coatings on concrete and other similar substrates (eg plasterboard, drywall, concrete block, brick) – non destructively.
Features
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Key Features of the Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge:
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Fast
Measuring over 60 readings per minute in standard mode and over 140 readings per minute in scan mode, the Elcometer 500 coating thickness gauge can significantly reduce your inspection times. Reliable The Elcometer 500 will only display the coating thickness reading if the signal strength indicator turns green, preventing false or incorrect readings. If the coating thickness is outside the measurement range, the Elcometer 500 informs you on the display. Intelligent The Elcometer 500 measurement probes are supplied with user replaceable probe tips. If the tip is damaged or wears during use you can replace it and carry on. The gauge even informs you when you need to change the probe tip, maximising inspection time. Easy to Use There is no need to set up gates, range values or know the thickness of the coating, simply select the coating material from the gauge library and start measuring. Ergonomic The Elcometer 500 gauge and intelligent probes have all been ergonomically designed for continuous use. No force is required to take a reading. Rugged Robust, ergonomic and sealed against dirt and water, equivalent to a rating of IP54, the Elcometer 500 has been designed to work in harsh environments, making it the ideal gauge for the laboratory or the job site. |
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The Elcometer 500’s advanced measurement technology means that you no longer need to know how thick the coating should be before taking a reading, and you don’t need to set any measurement gates. Simply switch on the gauge, select the coating from the calibration library, and take a reading – it is that easy. |
To obtain the greatest measurement accuracy, the Elcometer 500 can be calibrated using a known thickness of the coating to be measured. If a sample of known thickness is not available, the Elcometer 500 Coating Calibration Mould (CCM) can be used to create a coating of known thickness which is traceable to both national and international standards. |
The Elcometer 500 can be calibrated by entering the speed of sound from the Product Datasheet available from the coating manufacturer. |
Once the gauge has been calibrated, the Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge has a measurement accuracy of ±2%.
Link to You Tube video:
https://youtu.be/8A3JVbpMQdc
The Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge can be used in accordance with the following Standards:
- ASTM D6132
- SSPC PA9 & ISO 2808 Method 10
Specifications
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Technical Specifications
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge Product Features
Product Features | ■ Standard | □ Optional |
Model B | Model T | |
Fast, accurate reading rate; 60+ readings per minute | ■ | ■ |
Repeatable & reproducible measurements | ■ | ■ |
Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ languages | ■ | ■ |
Tough, impact, waterproof & dust resistant; equivalent to IP54 | ■ | ■ |
Bright colour screen; with automatic rotating display (0°, 90°, 180° & 270°) | ■ | ■ |
Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4″ (6cm) TFT | ■ | ■ |
USB power supply; via PC | ■ | ■ |
Test certificate & 2 year gauge warranty* | ■ | ■ |
Ambient light sensor; with adjustable auto brightness | ■ | ■ |
Automatic probe recognition | ■ | ■ |
Gauge software updates¹; via ElcoMaster® software | ■ | ■ |
Data output | ■ | ■ |
USB; to computer | ■ | ■ |
Bluetooth®; to computer, Android™ & iOSǂ devices | ■ | |
Measurement units; μm, mm, mils, inch | ■ | ■ |
Signal strength indicator | ■ | |
User selectable reading resolution; Low & High reading resolution | ■ | ■ |
Display modes; user selectable | ■ | |
Readings | ■ | ■ |
Readings & differential; reading and the offset from a set nominal difference | ■ | |
Bar graph | ■ | |
Live reading trend graph; in batch mode | ■ | |
Run chart; trend graph of last 20 readings | ■ | |
User selectable statistics; | ■ | ■ |
Number of readings; η, Mean (average); x, Standard deviation; σ, | ■ | ■ |
Highest reading; Hi, Lowest reading; Lo, Coefficient of variation; CV% | ||
Normal dry film thickness; NDFT, High & low limits; definable audible & visual alarms, | ■ | |
Number of readings above high limit; Number of readings below low limit; Range; I | ||
Multiple calibration methods with on-screen instructions; in 30+ languages | ■ | ■ |
Material selection; preset choice of materials or create own user defined materials | ■ | ■ |
Velocity entry; direct entry of a material’s sound-velocity | ■ | ■ |
1 Point; using a coating sample of known thickness | ■ | ■ |
Calibration lock; with optional PIN code unlock | ■ | ■ |
Gauge memory; number of readings | 100,000 | |
Number of batches; with unique batch calibrations | 1,000 | |
Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge | ■ | |
Fixed batch size mode; with batch linking | ■ | |
Batch review graph | ■ | |
Delete last reading | ■ | ■ |
Limits; 40 user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings | ■ | |
Live reading mode; transfer of individual readings to external device | USB | USB & Bluetooth® |
Reading save function | ■ | ■ |
Date and time stamp | ■ | |
Scan mode | ■ | |
ElcoMaster® software & USB cable | □ | ■ |
Protective case | ■ | ■ |
Plastic transit case | □ | ■ |
* The Elcometer 500 is supplied with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. Gauge warranty can be extended to two years
1 Internet connection required
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Technical Specifications
Part Number | Description | Certificate |
A500C-B | Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge Model B | ● |
A500C-T | Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge Model T | ● |
A500-KIT1 | Elcometer 500 Coatings on Concrete Inspection Kit | ● |
Operating Temperature | -10 to 50°C | |
Power Supply | 2 x AA batteries (rechargable batteries can be used) | |
Battery Life | Alkaline: Approximately 15 hours Lithium: Approximately 28 hours | |
Gauge weight | 161g including batteries, without transducer | |
Gauge Dimensions | 141 x 73 x 37mm without transducer |
Probe Range
Scale C1 | T500-C1 Elcometer 500 Scale C1 Probe | Certificate |
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Range1: 150 – 2,500μm Accuracy2: ±2% or ±10μm | ● |
Resolution: Low: 10μm, 0.01mm High: 1μm, 0.001mm | ||
Scale C2 | T500-C2 Elcometer 500 Scale C2 Probe | Certificate |
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Range1: 750 – 10,000μm Accuracy2: ±2% or ±10μm | ● |
Resolution: Low: 10μm, 0.01mm High: 1μm, 0.001mm |
1 Epoxy coatings, thickness on other materials may vary
2 Whichever is greater
- Test certificate supplied as standard
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge Packing List
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge Model B & T
- Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge
- 4ml Bottle of Probe Tip Oil
- 120ml Bottle of Ultrasonic Couplant
- 2 x AA Batteries
- Protective Case
- Transit Case (Model T)
- Wrist Harness
- 3 x Screen Protector
- ElcoMaster®Software (Model T)
- USB Cable (Model T)
- Test Certificate
Elcometer 500 Coatings on Concrete Inspection Kit
- Elcometer 500 Model T Coating Thickness Gauge
- C1 & C2 coating thickness probes
- C1 & C2 probe measurement foils: 1, 2, 3 & 8mm
- Elcometer 456 Model B Ferrous Integral Gauge
- Elcometer 456 calibration foils: 0.5 & 1.5mm
- 2 x coating calibration moulds
- 120ml bottle of ultrasonic couplant
- 4ml bottle of probe tip oil
- transit case
- ElcoMaster®software & USB cable
Data Sheet
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Data Sheet
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge Data Sheet
Standards
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Standards
The Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge can be used in accordance with the following Standards:
- ASTM D6132
- SSPC PA9 & ISO 2808 Method 10
Accessories
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Accessories
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How to create a coating sample using the Elcometer 500 Coating Calibration Mould (CCM)
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1. Place the coating calibration mould on a flat surface and completely fill the sample chamber with test coating. | 2. Using the plastic scraper, scrape over the coating allowing the excess to fall into the overflow chamber. Allow the coating to dry. | 3. When fully cured, calibrate a ferrous coating thickness gauge on the side of the CCM then measure and record the dry thickness at the centre of the coating. | 4. Measure the same point using the Elcometer 500.
Enter the dry film thickness measurement and save it in the Elcometer 500’s Coating Materials list. |
By using the Elcometer Coating Calibration Mould the Elcometer 500 calibration is traceable to national and international standards. The user defined coatings can be transferred into the Material Coatings Library within ElcoMaster® for use, at any time, on any Elcometer 500 gauge. Select the coatings from your list and transfer them to any Elcometer 500 gauge.
More information on how to use the Elcometer Coating Calibration Mould with the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge can be found on the Accessories page – see also under Accessories for diagrams.
Link to You Tube video:
https://youtu.be/OQBQBGz41Es
Instruction Manual
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Instruction Manual
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge Instruction Manual
Video
How to Measure Coatings on Concrete using the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge
The Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge incorporates state of the art electronics and measurement technology to accurately, repeatably and reliably measure up to 10mm (390mils) of coatings on concrete, or other similar substrates.
With a measurement rate of 60 readings per minute in standard mode, and more than 140 readings per minute in scan mode – the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge can significantly reduce your inspection times.
How to Calibrate the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge
How to create a coating sample for the Elcometer 500 using the Elcometer Coating Calibration Mould