Plug-in probes convert a separate gauge into an integral gauge.Ferrous probes measure non magnetic coatings on ferro-magnetic substrates Elcometer 456 ferrous gauges accept any ferrous probe.
Non-ferrous probes measure non conductive coatings on non-ferrous metal substrates and Elcometer 456 non-ferrous gauges accept any non-ferrous probe. Dual FNF probes measure both ferrous and non-ferrous application with automatic substrate detection. Elcometer 456 FNF gauges accept all ferrous, non-ferrous and dual FNF probes.
Elcometer probes have a maximum operating temperature of 80° C (176° F) with the exception of separate ferrous probes 150° C (300° F) and Hi-Temperature PINIP's 250° C (480° F).
The stated temperature is the substrate temperature, and the duty cycle of the probe must be reduced to ensure a minimal temperature build-up within the probe.
All Elcometer probes are supplied with a test certificate and a set of calibration foils appropriate to the scale range of the probe.