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PosiTector® SmartLink PosiTector SPG probes measure the peak-to-valley height of the surface profile of abrasive blast cleaned surfaces. This instruction manual specifically covers use with PosiTector SmartLink. The PosiTector SmartLink and free mobile app allow you to wirelessly connect a wide selection of PosiTector probes to your smart device. Take full advantage of your device's keyboard, microphone, camera, internet data connection, etc. to simplify and enhance your measurement inspection process.
The PosiTector SmartLink measurement solution consists of a PosiTector App, PosiTector SmartLink device and compatible PosiTector probe. In addition to the PosiTector SPG, compatible probes include the PosiTector RTR-H (replica tape reader), 6000 (coating thickness) and DPM (environmental conditions). Why is Measurement Important? Low profile may reduce coating bond strength (adhesion). Too high and the peaks may receive insufficient coverage and possibly rust prematurely. The costly application of more coating may be required if the profile is too high. For these reasons, surface profile should be measured prior to coating application to ensure that it meets contract specifications.  The PosiTector SmartLink powers-up when the LED button is pressed. To preserve battery life, the PosiTector SmartLink powers-down after 5 minutes of no activity. Alternatively, press and hold the LED button until it turns red and shuts off (approximately 5 seconds). All probe settings and calibration adjustments are retained within the PosiTector SmartLink, stored measurement data is retained within the smart device (cell phone, tablet). Wirelessly Connect the PosiTector probe to the smart device using the PosiTector App. Measure 1. Remove the protective rubber cap from probe. 2. Place the included glass zero plate onto a stable, flat surface. Take a reading on the plate. If the average of several readings is not within tolerance of the probe, zero the probe. Lift the probe from the surface between readings. The PosiTector App connects a PosiTector SmartLink to your iOS device enabling you to use PosiTector 6000, DPM, SPG or RTR-H probes on your device without the need for a conventional gage body. Screen fonts, brightness and displayed language are inherited from your smart device settings. Currently, the PosiTector App has language support for English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Korean. Screen orientation is fixed to portrait only, rotation to landscape is not supported. Stored batch readings, images and notes are all stored in the PosiTector App (on your smart device). The number of stored batch readings is only limited by the memory available on your smart device. If the application is removed or a menu Reset is performed, all stored readings and associated data is permanently erased.
Wirelessly Connecting the PosiTector App to a PosiTector SPG probe 1. Power-up the PosiTector SmartLink and connected SPG probe by pressing the LED button. The button will blink blue. 2. Select the PosiTector SmartLink App icon on your smart device. A menu containing the following options will be displayed:
3. Select Continue. A list of available PosiTector probes (listed by connected probe type and serial number) will be displayed. Select the desired PosiTector SmartLink to connect. The LED button on the PosiTector SmartLink will illuminate solid blue when successfully connected.
User Interface
Main Navigation Bar In the above example, Search and Menu navigation options are available. Search returns back to the list of available PosiTector SmartLink devices. Menu accesses the Main Menu SmartLink Status Bar The above example indicates that the PosiTector SmartLink battery status is full and connected to a PosiTector SPG probe (serial number: 234852). Measurement Area The measurement area will change depending on the connected probe type and selected modes. Modes Icons and Units Carousel Tip: Some views contain interactive areas. For this reason we recommend swiping horizontally across the Mode Icons and Units bar. Tool Bar
The PosiTector SmartLink acts as a relay between the PosiTector probe and PosiTector App using wireless Bluetooth Smart (BLE Bluetooth Low Energy). No pairing required! Auto-pairing Bluetooth connection works up to 10m (30 feet) away. Information specific to currently selected modes and user calibration adjustments (specific to each probe) are retained within the PosiTector SmartLink. This allows for seamless switching between smart devices (phone and tablet).
Connect a Probe When powered-up the PosiTector SmartLink automatically determines what type of probe is attached and does a self-check. The probe type, model and serial number display are displayed when found within the app's Search screen.
Power-up / Power-down Tri-Color LED Button LED Color Status
PosiTector SPG probes measure the peak-to-valley height of the surface profile of abrasive blast cleaned surfaces. The supplied probe tip has a 60° angle to comply with most test standards including ASTM D 4417 B. An optional 30° angle tip with replacement tool is available for special applications or to comply with Australian Standard AS 3894.5. A replacement tool is included with the purchase of either the 60° or 30° angle tips. Insert the two legs of the replacement tool into the probe tip and turn counter clockwise to remove the tip. Insert the new tip and tighten clockwise. Do not over tighten. Since the factory zero setting may not always be precise after a probe tip exchange, the gage should be checked on the included glass plate and zeroed if necessary. More probe information is available at www.defelsko.com/spg Protective Cap Factory Calibration Calibration Adjustment Certification Written calibration procedures are available from DeFelsko Corporation at no charge.
Calibration, Verification and Adjustment The PosiTector SPG probes measure the peak-to-valley height of the surface profile of abrasive blast cleaned surfaces. Three steps ensure best accuracy... 1. Calibration - typically done by the manufacturer. All probes include a Certificate of Calibration 2. Verification - typically done by the user on known reference standards such as included metal shim 3. Adjustment - zero calibration adjustment on smooth flat surface (included glass plate) Calibration PosiTector SPG probes are shipped with a Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to a National Metrology Institution. For organizations with re-certification requirements, probes may be returned at regular intervals for calibration. DeFelsko recommends that customers establish calibration intervals based upon their own experience and work environment. Based on DeFelsko’s product knowledge, data and customer feedback, a one year calibration interval from either the last date of calibration, date of purchase, or date of receipt is a typical starting point. Written Calibration Procedures are available online at no charge. http://www.defelsko.com/quality/calibration_procedures.htm Verification Instrument accuracy is verified using the included metal shim and glass zero plate. Place the plate onto a stable, flat surface. Take several readings. If the average is not within tolerance of the probe, zero the probe. Next, place the metal shim over the glass plate and measure ensuring the probe needle touches the glass plate in the area between the shim’s “legs”. The average of several readings should be within the combined tolerances of both the shim and the gage. Verify accuracy at the beginning and the end of each work shift. During the work shift, if the Gage is dropped or suspected of giving erroneous readings, its accuracy should be re-verified. In the event of physical damage, wear, high usage, or after an established calibration interval; the probe should be returned to the manufacturer for repair or calibration. Zero Calibration Adjustment Zeroing the probe on the glass plate is the preferred zero adjustment method: 1. Select Zero from the menu. 2. Press the 3. Repeatedly measure the glass plate. After the last reading the gage will calculate a Zero which represents the average of all the Zero readings taken. The
The factory zero setting may not always be precise, particularly after a probe tip exchange. For best accuracy, the gage should be zeroed on the included glass plate.
PosiTector SPG functions are menu controlled. Access them by selecting Menu in the upper right of the PosiTector App display.
The Main Menu contains the following sub-menu's... Select Exit to close the menu. The PosiTector App uses your smart device's storage for recording measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed on-screen, printed (AirPrint), shared via email (PDF, CSV) or synchronized with cloud-based PosiSoft.net. Measurements are date and time-stamped (using date/time from smart device). The following options appear within the Memory menu. Additional options may appear depending on the connected PosiTector SmartLink and probe type. New Batch The Shortcut: When a batch is open, press the LED button on the PosiTector SmartLink or The following 3 screen views are available when a batch is open (Memory ON). Swipe your finger horizontally across the screen to switch between views.
Batch Summary View
Use the Tool bar icons to add notes and change the batch name, add new batch and add an image.
Ignore Readings are retained within the batch but are excluded from the report's statistical summaries and charts. Ignored readings are highlighted within the Batch Readings view (shown below).
By default Ignored Readings are not included on reports. For inclusion, toggle the Hide Ignored Readings within the Batch Report Configuration. Ignored Readings will display has highlighted within the readings section of the report, but are excluded from the statistical summary and chart. Delete Reading permanently removes the selected measurement from the current batch.
Cancel exits the menu.
Batch photos can be included in reports (default) and synchronized with PosiSoft.net. The photo can be resized or hidden from reports within the Memory >> Batch Report Configuration menu.
Change the batch name and add batch notes using your smart device's keyboard or dictation tools.
Batch names/notes appear on reports and are included when measurement data is synchronized with PosiSoft.net.
Share/view professional PDF reports and CSV data instantly via email, AirPrint, Dropbox or other applications on your smart device.
Generate PDF reports instantly and share via email, AirPrint, Dropbox or other applications on your smart device.
Batch reports can be customized within the Batch Report Configuration menu.
Export
Batch Readings View Lists all readings contained in the current batch. New readings are added to the list instantly as they are taken.
A note and/or photo can be added to each individual reading. Notes and photos can be displayed in batch reports and synchronized with PosiSoft.net.
Batch Chart View Display an x-y chart of measurements contained in the current batch. The chart is instantly updated as measurements are taken.
Pinch the active region of the chart to zoom the view.
New Sub-Batch (appears only if a batch is currently open) Creates a new sub-batch within the currently opened batch. Shortcut: When a sub-batch is open, create a new sub-batch by pressing In the following example, B2 s2 is a sub-batch of Batch 2. Sub-batching allows the user to group related batches so that statistics can be accumulated for them. Batch 2 contains the statistics for B2 s1 and B2 s2. Ideal for obtaining the average of averages.
Open
Additional measurements can be added to existing batches only if the original probe is attached to the PosiTector SmartLink.
Close Batch Batch measurement data is retained when a batch is closed. Delete Batch Select batches for deletion, then select OK. Or select Delete all batches for all probes to permanently delete all measurement data from the smart device (phone/tablet). If the batches have been synchronized or copied to PosiSoft.net, a copy will remain there.
Batch Report Configuration
Select Preview Report to review your changes.
Batch Report
Share the report instantly via email, AirPrint, Dropbox or other applications on your device.
See Synchronization section for details on... Sync Now When toggled ON, the
HiLo Alarm The
When selected, the Lo Limit is highlighted and a number pad appears. Enter the desired Lo Limit value. Alternatively, measure a coating with a thickness close to the required value and make final adjustments with the number pad. Select Apply to accept this value.
The Hi Limit is now highlighted. Enter the desired Hi Limit value. Select Apply to accept this value.
When HiLo Alarm is toggled ON, measurements will be compared to your defined HiLo limits. Press Clear to clear HiLo tabulations.
Clear
SmartLink Info
The PosiTector SmartLink Serial Number and unique Key are required to register for a free PosiSoft.net account. An account is not required for Copying Batches To/From PosiSoft.net.
Change Units Switching units will turn off Statistics, HiLo Alarm, and close Memory.
SmartLink Lock Toggle the SmartLink Lock
See Synchronization section
Reset Suggestion: It is recommended that you synchronize all stored measurement data to PosiSoft.net prior to performing a Reset. This provides a backup solution in case measurement data has been deleted in error. Data on PosiSoft.net is not affected by a Reset. There are two available Reset options: Menu Reset and PosiTector SmartLink (LED Button) Reset Menu Reset (PosiTector App) -All stored batches, measurements, images, notes, annotations are deleted. -All calibration settings (adjustments) for all probes are cleared and restored back to factory settings. (provided PosiTector SmartLink is ON and connected to App). To keep calibration settings, power off the PosiTector SmartLink prior to performing this menu Reset. Settings are returned to the following: Memory = OFF LED Button Reset (PosiTector SmartLink) -All calibration settings (adjustments) for all probes are cleared and restored back to factory settings. Settings are returned to the following: Units = Microns Sample measurement data can be loaded into the PosiTector App by selecting Load Sample Batches when the app is first opened. An internet (data) connection is required to load sample batches from the cloud.
To view the sample batches, select Open from the Memory menu. They are identified with the word "Sample" in the batch name. 1. Select Menu at the top left of the App. 2. Select Memory and then Open. The following screen will appear:
3. Select desired batch to open (touch selection). Sample batches can be deleted from the PosiTector App by selecting Delete from the Memory menu. Select individual batches for deletion and select OK or select Delete all batches for all probes to delete all measurement data.
Sample Batches cannot be synchronized with PosiSoft.net. PosiSoft.net is a free web-based application offering secure centralized management of measurement data. It is accessed using a standard internet browser from any location in the world.
Synchronize (Sync) with PosiSoft.net Synchronizing (Sync) is a two-way communication process between the PosiTector App and PosiSoft.net (no registration required). WiFi/cellular internet data connection required. Stored batch data including measurements, photos, notes and annotations are included in the synchronization. After synchronization, data on the PosiTector App and PosiSoft.net will match (be the same). New changes made to either will be included and merged during the next synchronization process. Tip: Prior to synchronizing, it is good practice to change batch names to something more meaningful. This helps identify the batch in the future. Example: Rename "B4" to "Job142-14" or "Section83". Synchronization can be triggered either manually (Sync Now) or automatically when batch data changes (Auto Sync).
Sync Now (Memory Menu)
Auto Sync (Setup Menu)
The example below demonstrates the PosiTector App with Memory and Auto Sync on. A reading has been stored within the app and is in the process of synchronizing with PosiSoft.net. 
(1) Auto Sync icon (appears when mode is on) (2) Batch Synchronization status with PosiSoft.net
(3) Synchronization transfer status with PosiSoft.net
If successful communication is not established after a period of time, the app will stop trying and the red icon will disappear. Ensure that your smart device has an internet/cellular data connection. Auto Sync is an ideal backup solution for your measurement data. Data can be copied back to the PosiTector App on the same smart device or another (ideal for switching between smart devices). To view/interact with synchronized data on PosiSoft.net, registration of your PosiTector SmartLink is required (free account). To transfer all stored batches, select Sync Now. Copy To/From PosiSoft.net (Memory Menu) Sync Now synchronizes all batch data for all probes associated with the connected PosiTector SmartLink. Sometimes only a single batch or select batches is desired for transfer. Copy to or Copy from PosiSoft.net allows the selection of single or multiple batches for transfer. Ideal solution for switching between smart devices (phone and tablet). Pickup exactly where you left off.
Copy to PosiSoft.net
The selected batches will be copied to PosiSoft.net and you will be returned back to the main measurement screen. If the batches already exist on PosiSoft.net you will be prompted with an overwrite warning message. "At least one of the batches you selected already exists on PosiSoft.net. Press OK to overwrite existing batches. Pressing Cancel will not copy the batches" If OK is pressed, the existing batch on PosiSoft.net will be overwritten. This action cannot be un-done. The copied batches will be identified with a
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Copy from PosiSoft.net
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Once associated, you can Copy To and From PosiSoft.net with or without a PosiTector SmartLink connected. Switching between Smart Devices The PosiTector SmartLink easily switches between multiple smart devices (i.e. phones and tablets). Batch data can be transfered between devices using the Copy to and Copy from PosiSoft.net features. For example, you may wish to collect measurement data in the field with a smart phone and then document and generate reports on a tablet back at the office. SmartLink Lock must be off for other devices to be able to connect to the PosiTector SmartLink. Ensure this is off prior to switching smart devices. PosiTector SmartLink only (no batch data) Open the PosiTector App on another smart device. Select the PosiTector SmartLink (identified by connected probe type and serial number) from the list. Batch measurements taken on the previous smart device are not present by default. To get batch data from a previous device see below. PosiTector SmartLink with batch data Ensure the PosiTector SmartLink is disconnected from the original smart device. Close the PosiTector App or return to the Search screen. Open the PosiTector App on another smart device. Select the PosiTector SmartLink (identified by connected probe type and serial number) from the list. Select Copy from PosiSoft.net from the Memory menu and choose the desired batches to include in the copy. Press OK. The chosen batches will be copied from PosiSoft.net to your smart device. Open a batch by selecting Open Batch from the Memory menu. Continue right where you left off.
Once associated, you can Copy To and From PosiSoft.net with or without a PosiTector SmartLink connected.
PosiTector SmartLink not displaying on search screen. Synchronization with PosiSoft.net not successful Camera does not function when attempting to add photo Limited Warranty, Sole Remedy and Limited Liability DeFelsko's sole warranty, remedy, and liability are the express limited warranty, remedy, and limited liability that are set forth on its website: www.defelsko.com/terms
DeFelsko and PosiTector are trademarks of DeFelsko Corporation registered in the U.S. and in other countries. iTunes and AirPrint are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in U.S. and other countries. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. DeFelsko is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
for Memory mode), current calibration adjustment type (
button to select the number of readings to be used to obtain an average, typically 3. 
Delete or Ignore last reading from the current open batch. When selected, the following menu appears.
icon appears and a statistical summary will appear on the display.
icon will appear on the display.
within the Setup menu to lock the PosiTector SmartLink to a smart device. You will have to unlock it if you want to wirelessly connect to another smart device.
symbol within the Copy to PosiSoft.net view.
