Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge
Product Description
The Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge accurately measures the thickness of coatings on concrete and other similar substrates* – non destructively.
Fast and accurate, the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge takes repeatable and reproducible dry film thickness measurements of coatings on concrete up to 10mm‡ thick – without damaging the coating.
Taking over 60 readings per minute in standard mode and 140+ readings per minute in scan mode; the
Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge allows users to inspect more coatings in less time. With a choice of intelligent, ergonomic probes, designed for continuous use and field replaceable probe tips you can inspect all day, everyday.
The built in signal strength indicator on the Elcometer 500 Coatings on Concrete Gauge prevents false or incorrect readings, as the gauge only displays the coating thickness measurement if the signal strength indicator goes green.
Robust, ergonomic and sealed against dirt and water, equivalent to a rating of IP54, the Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge has been designed to work in harsh environments.
Incredibly easy to use, the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge for concrete can be used in accordance with ASTM D6132, SSPC PA9 & ISO 2808 Method 10.
Compatible with ElcoMaster® software and ElcoMaster® Mobile App, individual coating thickness measurements can be transferred via USB or Bluetooth® to PC or a mobile device for analysis and instant report generation.
Features of the Elcometer 500 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 tells 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. |
How to create a coating sample using the Elcometer 500 Coating Calibration Mould (CCM)
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| Place the Coating Calibration Mould (CCM) on a flat surface and completely fill the sample chamber with the test coating. | Using the plastic scraper, scrape over the coating allowing the excess to fall into the overflow chamber. Allow the coating to cure | When fully cured, calibrate a ferrous coating thickness gauge on the side of the CCM then measure and record the dry film thickness at the centre of the coating. | 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 |
The different modes of calibration
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1. Coating Material Library The Elcometer 500’s advanced measurement technology means that you no longer need to know how thick the coating should be or to set up measurement gates before taking a reading. Simply switch on the gauge, select the coating from the calibration library and take a reading – it is that easy |
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2. Material Thickness Calibration To obtain the greatest measurement accuracy, the Elcometer 500 can be calibrated using the 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. |
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3. Sound Velocity Calibration The Elcometer 500 can be calibrated by entering the speed of sound from the Product Datasheet available from the coating manufacturer. |
Display modes
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| Readings | Readings & Statistics | Readings & Run Charts | Readings & Bar Graphics | Readings & Differential |
The Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge can be used in accordance with:
• ASTM D6132
• SSPC PA9
• ISO 2808 Method 10
Specifications
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – 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 (rechargeable 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 |
1 Epoxy coatings, thickness on other materials may vary
2 Whichever is greater
● Test certificate supplied as standard
Probe Range
| Scale C1 | Certificate | |
| T500-C1 | Elcometer 500 Scale C1 Probe | ● |
| Range1: | 150 – 2,500μm | |
| Accuracy2: | ±2% or ±10μm | |
| Resolution: | Low: 10μm, 0.01mm; High: 1μm, 0.001mm | |
Scale C2 |
Certificate | |
| T500-C2 | Elcometer 500 Scale C2 Probe | ● |
| Range1: | 750 – 9,000μm | |
| Accuracy2: | ±2% or ±10μm | |
| Resolution: | Low: 10μm, 0.01mm; High: 1μm, 0.001mm |
| 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
Packing List
- 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)
- ElcoMaster® Software (Model T)
- USB Cable (Model T)
- Test Certificate
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:
• ASTM D6132
• SSPC PA9
• ISO 2808 Method 10
Accessories
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
| T50027602-1 | C1 Replacement Probe Tip; Pack of 2 |
| T50027602-2 | C2 Replacement Probe Tip; Pack of 2 |
| T50027604 | Probe Tip Oil; 4ml Bottle |
| T92015701 | Ultrasonic Couplant; 120ml |
| T92024034-7 | Ultrasonic Couplant; 300ml |
| T92024034-8 | Ultrasonic Couplant; 500ml |
| T92024034-3 | Ultrasonic Couplant; 3.8l |
| T92024034-9 | Ultrasonic Couplant (High Temp); 60ml for use in high temperature environments up to 398°C |
| T99022255-13 | C1 Foil Set: 1 & 2mm |
| T99022255-13C | C1 Foil Set – Certified: 1 & 2mm |
| T99022255-14 | C2 Foil Set: 3 & 8mm |
| T99022255-14C | C2 Foil Set – Certified: 3 & 8mm |
| T50027567-1 | Elcometer 500 Coating Calibration Mould (CCM) |
Instruction Manual
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Instruction Manual
Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge – Instruction Manual
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