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Extech CG104 Coating Thickness Tester

Mike — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:41:45 +0000

The Extech CG104 Coating Thickness Tester is a coating thickness gauge that uses magnetic induction (ferrous) or eddy current (non-ferrous) to take non-destructive measurements of coating and dry film thickness on metal substrates such as steel and aluminum.

The Extech CG104 Coating Thickness Tester is ideal for painted and powder-coated surface testing, automotive paint inspection, coated material testing, and manufacturing quality control applications.

Extech’s CG104 offers a quick, one-handed operation, non-destructive measurement of the thickness of ferrous and non-ferrous substrates. Its unique reversible display allows you to take readings in challenging angles of area being measured.

Applications:

– Automotive paint thickness to determine if car has been in an accident before

– Quality inspection and monitoring of the process of anodizing or galvanizing

– Suitable for paint manufacturers, paint inspectors, painters, & anti-corrosion painting contractors

– Machine tools manufacturers, pipeline industry, and aeronautical industry

Extech CG104 Coating Thickness Tester Specifications:

Specifications	Ferrous	Non-Ferrous
Working Principle	Magnetic Induction	Eddy Current
Measuring Range	0 to 2000μm (0 to 80.0mils)	0 to 1000μm (0 to 40.0mils)
Resolution	1μm (0.1mils)	1μm (0.1mils)
Basic Accuracy	±4 digits (0 to 7.8mils); ±10 digits (o to 199µm)	±4 digits (0 to 7.8mils); ±10digits (0 to 199µm);
	±3% (7.9 to 39.0mils); ±3% (200µm to 1000µm)	±3% (7.9 to 39.0mils); ±3% (200µm to 1000µm);
	±5% (39.1 to 80.0mils); ±5% (1001µm to 2000µm)
Dimensions/ Weight	4.1×2.2×1.1″ (105x55x27mm)/ 2.82oz (80g)

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EXTECH AUT35 Universal 30A Current Tester

Mike — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 19:04:27 +0000

EXTECH AUT35 Universal 30A Current Tester

Operating Instructions

1. Determine connection type: blades (7) or alligator clamps (8).
2. Connect the desired test cable to the meter’s banana jack connector cable (6), red to red, black to black.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
4. If testing through the vehicle fuse box: a. Remove the fuse for the circuit under test; b. Plug the blade (7) into the fuse box (where the fuse was removed); and c. Insert the removed fuse into the fuse jack on the measurement cable (9).
5. If using alligator clamps connect the black clamp onto a good ground and connect red clamp to the positive test point.
6. Before continuing please note that tests should be limited to a 10 second period. Longer tests could damage the meter.
7. Press the meter’s Power button (5) to switch it ON.
8. Press the ZERO button (3) to zero the displayed reading.
9. Power the circuit under test up to 10 seconds only and read the LCD bargraph (1) and the display digits (2) for the measured DC current.
10. Use the HOLD button (4) to freeze the displayed reading.
11. When finished press Power to switch the meter OFF.
12. WARNING! The Fuse blades or Alligator clamp may become hot during testing. Allow to cool before removing. Do not test > 10 seconds.

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EXTECH DC400 400A DC Mini Clamp Meter

Mike — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:55:06 +0000

Extech DC400 Mini DC Clamp Meter

The compact Extech DC400 is a very simple-to-use, mini DC clamp meter with a right-sized jaw designed to reach in small areas while providing 10 mA resolution and very low-current sensitivity. This CAT II-rated clamp meter can be used in essential current-related troubleshooting applications in automotive, fleet maintenance, heavy equipment, marine, and motorcycle repair.

Key Functionality

Depending on a given job, you can select from two DC current ranges: 40 amp and 400 amp. The 40-amp range with 10 mA resolution is optimized for finding problems where low current variances would be missed by standard clamp meters. The current-only functionality of this clamp meter means you twist the dial to one of two ranges and clamp your wire to measure — twist-and-go — no additional configuration is needed. Whether you are troubleshooting a truck's alternator or a yacht's genset. The two DC ranges and go-anywhere 1.2-inch (30mm) jaw opening is compact enough to fit in tight locations, such as inside engine bays and instrument panels. The useful Data Hold function freezes the display while the one-touch zero function makes it easy to perform relative measurements. The 4-digit (4,000 count) readout is easy to read, and Auto Power Off preserves battery life.

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