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Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge

The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge sets new standards; providing reliable and accurate coating thickness measurements; helping you to become more efficient.

The Elcometer 456 dry film thickness gauge is available in three different models. Each coating thickness gauge provides the user with increasing functionality - from the entry level Elcometer 456 Model B, to the top of the range Elcometer 456 Model T.

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

Separate coating thickness gauge models, with their wide range of probes, provide even greater dry film thickness measurement flexibility.

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.

Halve inspection times using the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge with Scan Probe

Featuring a highly durable probe cap, the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Scan Probe is a revolutionary design which allows users to take individual dry film thickness readings or rapidly scan large surface areas - without damaging the probe or the coating.

When used in conjunction with the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Scan or Auto Repeat Mode, the Scan Probe enables users to significantly reduce dry film thickness inspection times without affecting accuracy.

With a reading rate of 140 readings per minute, the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge with Scan Probe allows you to inspect more coatings in less time.

Key features of the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge include:

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

Thickness measurement capability to ±1%
Can be used in accordance with 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, 140+ per minute with Scan Probe
Multiple calibration memories
Alpha numeric batch identification
User selectable calibration methods
Compatible with ElcoMaster^® and ElcoMaster^® Mobile App

Powerful

Wide range of interchangeable probes
USB and Bluetooth^® data output to iPhone* or Android™ devices
Stores up to 150,000 readings in 2,500 batches
Measures up to 31mm (1220mils) of coating on metal substrates

The importance of Coating Thickness Gauge Calibration

Formal quality systems, such as those described in ISO 9001, require coating thickness gauges to be properly controlled, logged and calibrated. Increasingly, users are specifying that the readings taken by thickness gauges are traceable to National Standards.

In order to test the accuracy of a particular gauge it is important to have traceable coating thickness standards.

Elcometer offer a comprehensive range of certified foils together with zero test plates to ensure the accuracy of the coating thickness gauge.

Get the best performance from the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge and make the best use of the gauge’s ±1% accuracy by calibrating the coating thickness instrument to suit the application. This video will guide you through a range of calibration options for both the integral and the separate models.

*Compatible with iPod, iPhone and iPad.

Elcometer 456 Models S & T: Made for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad mini, iPad 2, and iPod touch (4th and 5th generation).

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Suitable for mobile devices running Android™ software version 2.1 and upwards. Android™ and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

Elcometer 456 Digital Coating Thickness Gauge

Technical Specification

Integral Model Options
Scale 1	Range: 0-1500μm (0-60mils)	Accuracy*: ±1-3% or ±2.5μm (±0.1mil)
	Resolution: 0.1μm: 0-100μm; 1μm: 100-1500μm (0.01mil: 0-5mils; 0.1mil: 5-60mils)
	Model B	Model S	Model T	C
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFBI1	A456CFSI1	A456CFTI1	●
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Integral	A456CNBI1	See separate gauges with N2 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with N2 PINIP™ Probe	●
Elcometer 456 Dual FNF Integral	A456CFNFBI1	A456CFNFSI1	A456CFNFTI1	●

Scale 2	Range: 0-5mm (0-200mils)	Accuracy*: ±1-3% or ±20μm (±1.0mil)
	Resolution: 1μm: 0-1mm; 10μm: 1-5mm (0.1mil: 0-50mils; 1mil: 50-200mils)
For higher resolution & accuracy on thin coatings Scale 2 gauges can be switched to the Scale 1 mode measurement performance
	Model B	Model S	Model T	C
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFBI2	See separate gauges with F2 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with F2 PINIP™ Probe	●

Scale 3	Range: 0-13mm (0-500mils)	Accuracy*: ±1-3% or ±50μm (±2.0mils)
	Resolution: 1μm: 0-2mm; 10μm: 2-13mm (0.1mil: 0-100mils; 1mil: 100-500mils)
	Model B	Model S	Model T	C
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFBI3	See separate gauges with F3 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with F3 PINIP™ Probe	●

Separate Model Options
	Model B	Model S	Model T	C
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Separate	A456CFBS	A456CFSS	A456CFTS	●
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Separate	A456CNBS	A456CNSS	A456CNTS	●
Elcometer 456 Dual FNF Separate	A456CFNFBS	A456CFNFSS	A456CFNFTS	●
Probes are supplied separately

* Whichever is the greater
● Certificate supplied as standard

Product Features		■ Standard	□ Optional
	Model B	Model S	Model T
Fast, accurate reading rate; 70+ readings per minute	■	■	■
Repeatable & reproducible measurements	■	■	■
Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ 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 adjustable auto brightness	■	■	■
Emergency light	■	■	■
Tap awake from sleep	■	■	■
Gauge software updates¹; via ElcoMaster^® software	■	■	■
Data output	■	■	■
USB; to computer	■	■	■
Bluetooth^®; to computer, Android™ & iOS^ǂ devices		■	■
On screen statistics	■	■	■
Number of readings; η	■	■	■
Mean (average); x	■	■	■
Standard deviation; ó	■	■	■
Highest reading; Hi	■	■	■
Lowest reading; Lo	■	■	■
Coefficient of variation; CV%	■	■	■
Elcometer index value²; EIV	■	■	■
Nominal dry film thickness; NDFT		■	■
IMO PSPC; %>NDFT, %>90		■	■
High & low limits; definable audible & visual alarms		■	■
Number above high limit;		■	■
Number below low limit;		■	■
Live reading trend graph; in batch mode		■	■
ElcoMaster^® software & USB cable	□	■	■
Replaceable screen protectors	□	■	■
Protective case	■	■	■
Plastic transit case	□	□	■
Integral models; with automatic gauge switch on	■	■	■
Probe type; Ferrous (F), Non-Ferrous (N), Dual (FNF)³	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF
Measurement range	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	0-31mm 0-1220mils	0-31mm 0-1220mils	0-31mm 0-1220mils
On-screen calibration instructions; in 30+ languages	■	■	■
Multiple calibration methods	■	■	■
Factory; resets to the factory calibration	■	■	■
2-point; for smooth and rough surfaces	■	■	■
1-point; zero calibration	■	■	■
Zero offset⁴; for calibration according to ISO19840		■	■
Predefined calibration & measurement methods		■	■
ISO, SSPC PA2, Swedish, Australian		■	■
Automatic calibration; for rapid calibration		■	■
Calibration memory type; gauge (g) or gauge & batch (gb)	g	gb	gb
Number of batches; with unique calibrations		1	2,500
Calibration memories; 3 user-programmable memories			■
Measurement outside calibration warning			■
Calibration lock; with optional PIN code unlock	■	■	■
Delete last reading	■	■	■
Gauge memory; number of readings	Last 5	1,500	150,000
Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster^®	■	■	■
Limits; user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings	■	■	■
Gauge (g) or gauge & batch specific (gb) limits		g	gb
Date and time stamp		■	■
Batch types; normal, counted average, IMO PSPC		■	■
Navsea Mode			■
Batch review graph			■
Review, clear & delete batches		■	■
Copy batches and calibration settings			■
Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge			■
Scan & Auto Repeat Modes; with Scan probe connected			■
Fixed batch size mode; with batch linking			■

* The Elcometer 456 is extendable within 60 days from date of purchase, free of charge, to 2 years

¹ Internet connection required

ǂ Visit www.elcometer.com/sdk to find out how to integrate Elcometer's MFi certified products to your App

² Elcometer Index Values are used in the automotive industry to assess a coating’s overall quality; USA patent number US7606671B2

³ FNF patent number USA: 5886522

⁴ Zero Offset USA patent number US6243661

Technical Specification
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 second⁵
Gauge dimensions (h x w x d)	141 x 73 x 37mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46")
Gauge weight	161g (5.68oz) 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^® software (S, T)

⁵ Using default settings & lithium batteries, alkaline or rechargeable batteries may differ

STANDARDS:
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 2178, 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

Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.

Accessories

	Jumbo Hand Grip Ideal for precision placement for the most accurate results on flat and curved surfaces. Place the probe inside the Jumbo Hand Grip and take measurements - ideal when wearing gloves. Suitable for any Elcometer 456 Scale 1 or Scale 2 straight probes.
	F and N Probes	Dual FNF Probes
	T9997766-	T99913225	Jumbo Hand Grip
	V-Probe Adaptor Ideal for precision placement for the most accurate results on medium and large diameter curved surfaces such as pipes and cylinders. Suitable for any Elcometer 456 Scale 1 or Scale 2 straight probes.
	F and N Probes	Dual FNF Probes
	T9997381-	T99913133	V-Probe Adaptor
	Ultra/Scan Probe Replacement End Caps Highly durable - when tested on smooth surfaces probe end caps have been scanned in excess of 50km (30 miles) - each end cap snaps on to the end of the Ultra/Scan probe significantly enhancing the lifetime of the probe.
	F & Dual FNF Probes
	T456C23956	Replacement Ultra/Scan Probe End Caps (3 per pack)
	Probe Placement Jig The Elcometer probe placement jig is the ideal accessory for measuring coatings on small or complex components when the highest levels of repeatability and accuracy are required.
	T95012880	Probe Placement Jig
	Each probe placement jig is supplied with a probe housing and a component holder to suit Scale 1 or Scale 2 straight probes.
	T95013028	Component Hand Vice
	T95012888	Cable Release Assembly - ideal for remote measurements
	T95015961	Dual FNF Probe Housing Adaptor
	T95016896	Mini Probe Housing Adaptor
	Calibration Foils/ Coated Standards/ Zero Test Plates Elcometer offers a range of individual precision foils, foil sets, coated thickness standards and zero test plates to ensure the greatest possible accuracy.
	Data Output Controller Enables data to be output from the Elcometer 456 via RS232 ports for the purposes of controlling automated production lines. The Elcometer Software Support Team, or users can produce their own customised software to utilise the data output from the Elcometer 456 gauge in order to remotely trigger pass/fail criteria for their processes.
	T99925387	Elcometer Data Output Controller
	Operating Temperature	0 to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
	Data Input	USB
	Data Output	One RS232 serial output via 9 way D-Type connector
	Power Supply	Requires 5V 1A(min) DC supply via mini USB. External plug-in mains adapter with interchangeable UK/EU/US/AUS pins supplied
	Packing List	Elcometer Data Output Controller, USB to RS232 converter lead, power supply (with 4 sets of interchangeable pins)

T99922341	Self Adhesive Screen Protectors (x10)
T99921325	USB Cable
T45622371	Benchtop Inspection Stand - for Separate Gauges

Data Sheet

Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Data Sheet

Elcometer 456 Model B Coating Thickness Gauge Declaration of Conformity

Elcometer 456 Model S & T Coating Thickness Gauge Declaration of Conformity

Videos

COATING THICKNESS GAUGE

How to calibrate the Elcometer 456 Scan Probe

Calibrating the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge with Ultra / Scan Probe is really easy. Simply select the Auto Repeat Mode and follow the on-screen prompts to ensure the highest level of measurement accuracy. The Elcometer 456’s patented offset feature ensures any cap wear during use is incorporated within the calibration procedure.

Click here to download the video script in English.