Micro-Epsilon - Measuring Equipment for Coating Thickness Measurement on Conductive or Poorly Conductive Materials (CFRP) and Other Substrates

Unit of Measure

Items	ISC1000 1000 Micrometer (µm) Measuring Range Conductive or Poorly Conductive Materials (CFRP) Coating Thickness Gauge	FSC1/7 500 Micrometer (µm) Measuring Range Conductive or Poorly Conductive Materials (CFRP) Coating Thickness Gauge
Description	N/A The ISC1000 is a high-performance device for precise measurements of coating thicknesses. Its innovative technology based on microwaves allows this compact, handheld measuring instrument to measure the total layer thickness of insulating materials on CFRP and metal substrates in a non-destructive way without coupling medium. This coating thickness measuring device is used for random sample checks, process control and quality inspection.	N/A The FSC is a non-destructive measurement device for fast thickness measurement of paint and other electrically insulating layers on substrates such as carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP), CFRP with metallic lightning protection and metals. This mobile device consists of a sensor and a controller for operating and display purposes. The system operates in a non-destructive manner using microwaves in the ISM band without requiring any coupling medium. The FSC is, among other things, used in the aviation industry and is certified for use by renowned aircraft manufacturers.
Measuring Range	N/A 1000 µm	N/A 500 µm
Static Resolution	N/A 0 to 500 µm2 µm	N/A 1 µm
Display Resolution	N/A 1 µm500 to 1000 µm	N/A 1 µm0.01 mil
Repeatability	N/A <4 µm	N/A <2 µm
Linearity	N/A <±5 µm	N/A <±3 µm
Duration of a Single Measurement	N/A <2 s	N/A <1 s
Frequency Range (Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) Band)	N/A 24 to 24.25 GHz
Battery Type	N/A Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh) Battery
Battery Supply Voltage	N/A 6 V4500 mA·h
Approximate Battery Life	N/A 8 hours
Minimum Coating Target Thickness	N/A None
Minimum Substrate Target Thickness	N/A Depending on material and its conductivity, > 1 µm
Minimum Target Diameter	N/A 20 mm
Target Material (Substrate)	N/A Metals and CFRP (Conductive or Poorly Conductive Materials)	N/A Electrically conductive and poorly conductive materials such as CFRP, CFRP with lightning protection, metals
Coupling Medium (Transducer Gel)	N/A Not Required
Approximate Active Measuring Area	N/A 15 mm
Interfaces	N/A	N/A Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Storage Temperature Range	N/A 0 to 45 ºC
Operation Temperature Range	N/A 0 to 40 ºC
Relative Humidity	N/A 20 to 80 %
Protection Class (DIN-EN 60529) (Controllers)	N/A Ingress Protection (IP40)
Protection Class (DIN-EN 60529) (Sensors)	N/A Ingress Protection (IP40)
Control and Display Element	N/A 3.2" resistive LCD touch display, membrane keypad Dynamic tilt prevention (can be activated, configurable) Statistical functions with recording and data export: Min., Max., counter, mean value and standard deviation
Industry Focus	N/A	N/A Aviation Industry
Scope of Supply	N/A Sensor Controller (control & display module) 1 Set of calibration foils Battery Charger (AC 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz) Operating instructions Transport case Option: calibration foils with certificate	N/A Sensor, sensor cable Controller (control & display module) ? 1 Set of calibration foils 2 Battery packs Charger (AC 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz) Shoulder strap for controller Operating instructions Transport case Option: calibration foils with certificate
Robust Controller Directly Displays Measurement Values	N/A Battery-powered Resistive color touch display 3.2" Keypad for fast data entry Measurement value memory USB interface for data export Individual display of current measurement value Statistical functions (mean value, standard deviation, minimum, maximum) Display of stored measurement data Acoustic signal with measurement / incorrect measurement	N/A
Used with	N/A CFRP substrates and metal substrates (carrier material) from 1 µm Dry, electrically insulating coatings such as paint or plastic Flat and curved surfaces Layer thicknesses from 0 to 1000 µm Static measurements or random checks	N/A
Characteristics	N/A Measurements on thinnest substrates from 1 µm Suitable for CFRP measurements Determines the total thickness of insulating layers up to 1000 µm No minimum layer thickness required Precise, fast and easy measurement via push button Non-destructive & residue-free measurement without coupling medium, no spade-/rework	N/A Non-destructive measurement of CFRP, CFRP with lightning protection and metals Certified detection of the total thickness according to aviation standards No minimum layer thickness required Precise, fast and easy measurement via push button Residue-free measurement without coupling medium, no spade-/rework
Additional Information	N/A Measurement of thin coatings on CFRP material The ISC1000 is a high-performance device for thickness measurement of coatings. It is used in process control through to final quality inspection. Its innovative technology based on microwaves allows the ISC1000 to measure the total layer thickness of insulating materials on CFRP and metal substrates in a non-destructive way without a coupling medium. The measurement can be performed on any metallic substrate with the same signal quality regardless of electric and magnetic properties. The ISC1000 is factory-calibrated and can be individually adjusted to the customer’s material (metals, CFRP). The adjustment is done once per material or once for all metals. Unmatched precision with a large range of features The ISC1000 measures CFRP substrates and metals with a resolution of 1 µm. In addition to the measurement value display, the ISC1000 offers diverse features such as statistical functions, storage options with USB data export, individual calibration possibilities and configurable, dynamic tilt prevention. The large LCD touch display of the controller indicates the measurement values. Typical procedure of a coating thickness measurement in 5 different positions Measure more pieces from more positions in less time compared to conventional destructive gauges. This saves time during measurement, reduces costs for test samples and avoids additional checks. Measuring numerous industrial surfaces This process-capable, battery-powered device directly displays the measurement result and provides reliable measurement values even on curved surfaces.	N/A Qualified layer thickness measurement for aviation The FSC performs non-destructive measurements of coating thickness and other electrically insulating layers on substrates such as carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP), CFRP with metallic lightning protection and metals. The substrates can be isotropic or anisotropic and must have a medium or high electrical conductivity. When multi-layer coating is measured, the system directly measures the total thickness. This high precision instrument measures, among other things, the thickness of aircraft paint. Certified and authorized by renowned aircraft manufacturers, the FSC is used in the aviation industry, e.g., in paint shops and airlines. The special models of the FSC series impress with High quality Cost efficiency Safety and Long service life Multi-featured robust controller The FSC includes a sensor and a controller for operating and display purposes. It operates with microwaves in the ISM band (frequency range 24 to 24.25 GHz). No coupling medium (transducer gel) is required and the measuring point remains unchanged. One measurement takes approx. 1 second. The plastic films included with known thickness allow for the system to be adjusted to the substrate material on site. The generated data can be applied to the respective substrate type and stored for later use. Export of measurement data for further external processing is possible via a USB port.