Pocket instruments with PC-interface can be used for convenient measuring of the coating thickness on literally all metals. This device is convenient and very fast to use. It comes with many features such as integrated probe and easy handling. It also provides good repeatability precision. The device features two LCD displays and these have have backlight making them usable in dark conditions and for overhead reading. The device can provide statistical evaluation such as calculation of Arithmetic mean value; standard deviation of the measured values, min and max values of a measurement series.
The device conforms to various standards such as IMO PSPC for ""Performance Standard for Protective Coatings"" of the International Maritime Organization - Measuring mode acc. standard SSPC-PA2 of the ""Society for Protective Coatings"". The device comes with FISCHER DataCenter software which allows for the transfer and archiving of measurement data. It also provides statistical and graphical evaluations. The device can also print inspection reports.