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Coating Thickness Porosity Adhesion Inspection Kit Surface Profile Surface Cleanliness Climatic Conditions Gloss
International Standards
ISO 29601
ASTM C 536
ISO 2746
ASTM C 537
ASTM D 4787
ASTM D 5162-B
ASTM G 62-B
Holiday Detector
ISO 29601: Paints and varnishes.
Corrosion protection by protective paint systems.
Assessment of porosity in a dry film.
Operation is by the test voltage being applied to the coating
by moving a brush electrode across the surface and where
there is either a pinhole or flaw, the voltage will spark through
the coating, a red indicator will flash and an audible alarm will
sound.
The detected flaw can be marked for subsequent repair, and
testing resumed for the remaining surface area.
ISO 2746: Vitreous and porcelain enamels.
Enamelled articles for service under highly
corrosive conditions.
High voltage test.
The Holiday Detector is a compact and lightweight instrument,
which can easily be carried by the operator with the supplied
Neck Strap.
The Holiday Detector is a DC voltage Holiday Detector for
detecting pinholes and flaws in insulated coatings on
conductive substrates.
Where coatings have to provide an effective safeguard against
corrosion, it is essential that any pinholes or flaws that will
eventually lead to corrosion are detected at the earliest
possible stage, preferably immediately after the coating
application.
The Calibration Certificate with traceability to UKAS is an
optional extra.
The Certificate is supplied as hard copy and is available online
through the Calibration Portal (under Browse Categories) on
our website.
The Calibration Portal lists all your equipment calibrated by
Paint Test Equipment, showing the renewal dates and
enabling Calibration Certificates to be viewed at any time.
The test voltage is of high impedance, enabling safe testing,
and does not damage or cause burn marks to the coating.
Holiday Detector Specifications
Part No
Range
Maximum Coating Test
Thickness
Voltage Type
Resolution
Accuracy
Cal Cert
Part No
S4001
0.56kV
1100m (43mils)
DC
0.01kV
1%
NS001
S4002
120kV
3700m (145mils)
DC
0.1kV
1%
NS001
S4003
130kV
8000m (315mils)
DC
0.1kV
1%
NS001
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Holiday Detector Accessories and Spares
Part No
Product
Size
Metric
Size
Imperial
Extension
Size
SA002
Extension Rod
500mm
20
SA003
Extension Rod
1000mm
40
SA502
Broad Brush 45 Angle
200mm
200mm/8
SA503
Broad Brush 45 Angle
500mm
20
200mm/8
SA302
Circular Brush & Assembly
51mm
200mm/8
SA303
Circular Brush & Assembly
76mm
200mm/8
SA304
Circular Brush & Assembly
102mm
200mm/8
SA306
Circular Brush & Assembly
152mm
200mm/8
SA308
Circular Brush & Assembly
203mm
200mm/8
SA310
Circular Brush & Assembly
254mm
10
200mm/8
SA312
Circular Brush & Assembly
305mm
12
200mm/8
SA404
Rolling Spring
102mm
Order SA490
SA406
Rolling Spring
152mm
Order SA490
SA408
Rolling Spring
203mm
Order SA490
SA410
Rolling Spring
254mm
10
Order SA490
SA412
Rolling Spring
305mm
12
Order SA490
SA414
Rolling Spring
356mm
14
Order SA490
SA416
Rolling Spring
406mm
16
Order SA490
SA418
Rolling Spring
457mm
18
Order SA490
SA420
Rolling Spring
508mm
20
Order SA490
SA424
Rolling Spring
610mm
24
Order SA490
SA430
Rolling Spring
762mm
30
Order SA490
SA436
Rolling Spring
914mm
36
Order SA490
SA442
Rolling Spring
1067mm
42
Order SA490
SA448
Rolling Spring
1220mm
48
Order SA490
SA490
Rolling Spring Connector Assembly
SS001
Spare Band Brush Probe
SS002
Spare High Voltage Handle
SS003
Spare Earth Cable
Information
To extend electrodes for applications
where a long reach is required.
Brass-filled Brushes for the testing of
coatings on large flat areas.
Brass-filled Circular Brushes for the
testing of coatings on the internal
diameter of pipes.
All Brushes come complete with the
Connector Assembly.
3/4 phosphor bronze Rolling Spring for
the testing of coatings on the external
diameter of pipes.
All Rolling Springs require the SA490
Rolling Spring Connector Assembly.
One Connector Assembly can be used on
multiple Rolling Springs.
200mm/8
150mm
Steel-filled Brush for general testing.
Fits all three models.
10m
To connect instrument to the test.
Operation
Safety
Safety precautions must be strictly followed whilst using the
Holiday Detector.
The Holiday Detector must be operated by responsible and
trained personnel, who are in good health and do not suffer
from any cardiac conditions.
The Holiday Detector must not be used in any area which
could have a combustible or flammable atmosphere, as the
test voltage can cause a spark and an explosion could occur.
The work under test must be located in a clearly defined area,
with unauthorised personnel prohibited.
All items under test must have a secure connection to earth or
ground.
Testing
If the coating has been applied recently, it should be cured in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions before
testing.
In the absence of manufacturers instructions the coating
should be cured for at least 10 days.
The surface of the coating should be free of oil, dirt and other
contaminants before testing.
The Holiday Detector must be switched off and the multiturn
voltage control turned fully anticlockwise.
Connect the plugs on the High Voltage Handle and Earth
Cable to the colour coded sockets on the front and back of the
instrument.
Fit the required Brush or Rolling Spring to the High Voltage
Handle.
Connect the Earth Cable to the base metal of the item under
test. It is essential that the base metal of the item being
tested is also connected to a true earth.
Switch the Holiday Detector on to switch position A.
The green fault indicator will illuminate and there will be a low
reading on the display.
Press the switch on the High Voltage Handle and turn the
multiturn voltage control on the instrument in a clockwise
direction until the required test voltage is displayed.
For the majority of testing, switch position A is sufficient.
However, for difficult-to-see flaws it may be necessary to
select a continuous test voltage where the spark can be seen
more easily, jumping across the flawed area.
This can be achieved by selecting switch position B, which
gives a continuous test voltage when the High Voltage Handle
is pressed and will sound the alarm every time a spark occurs.
The red flashing fault indicator illuminates and remains on
until the High Voltage Handle switch is pressed again.
Always ensure that the High Voltage Probe is kept away from
the instrument.
With the High Voltage Handle switch pressed on, place the
Brush or Rolling Spring on the coating to be tested and move
over the full area of the coating.
If a flaw is detected a spark will jump across from the Brush
or Rolling Spring through the flaw in the coating to the metal
substrate, the alarm will sound, the red flashing fault
indicator will illuminate and the test voltage will drop to zero.
To reset the instrument, re-press the High Voltage Handle
switch.
This restores the test voltage so that testing can resume.
Test Voltage
The test voltage should be set in accordance with the coating
manufacturers instructions.
In the absence of manufacturers instructions the test voltage
table shows the test voltage required for the testing of the
coating thickness in compliance with ISO 29601.
The Holiday Detector can be used on coatings above 300
microns in compliance with ISO 29601.
The 0.5 to 6kV Holiday Detector (S4001) can be used on
coatings above 100 microns.
Replacing Batteries
When the batteries require replacement, the red Lo Bat
indicator will illuminate.
To replace, pull out the 2 drawers located on the rear of the
instrument.
Replace with 2 lithium PP3 batteries, ensuring correct polarity.
Test Voltage
Mean Coating
Thickness
Test Voltage
Suitable Detector
Mean Coating
Thickness
Test Voltage
Suitable Detector
Up to 500m
2.3kV
S4001/S4002/S4003
2800m2900m
16.0kV
S4002/S4003
500m600m
2.9kV
S4001/S4002/S4003
2900m3000m
16.5kV
S4002/S4003
600m700m
3.5kV
S4001/S4002/S4003
3000m3100m
17.0kV
S4002/S4003
700m800m
4.0kV
S4001/S4002/S4003
3100m3200m
17.5kV
S4002/S4003
800m900m
4.5kV
S4001/S4002/S4003
3200m3300m
18.0kV
S4002/S4003
900m1000m
5.0kV
S4001/S4002/S4003
3300m3400m
18.5kV
S4002/S4003
1000m1100m
5.5kV
S4001/S4002/S4003
3400m3500m
19.0kV
S4002/S4003
1100m1200m
6.5kV
S4002/S4003
3500m3600m
19.5kV
S4002/S4003
1200m1300m
7.0kV
S4002/S4003
3600m3700m
20.0kV
S4002/S4003
1300m1400m
7.5kV
S4002/S4003
3700m3800m
21.0kV
S4003
1400m1500m
8.0kV
S4002/S4003
3800m3900m
21.5kV
S4003
1500m1600m
8.5kV
S4002/S4003
3900m4000m
22.0kV
S4003
1600m1700m
9.0kV
S4002/S4003
4000m4100m
22.5kV
S4003
1700m1800m
10.0kV
S4002/S4003
4100m4200m
23.0kV
S4003
1800m1900m
10.5kV
S4002/S4003
4200m4300m
24.0kV
S4003
1900m2000m
11.0kV
S4002/S4003
4300m4400m
25.0kV
S4003
2000m2100m
11.7kV
S4002/S4003
4400m4500m
25.8kV
S4003
2100m2200m
12.4kV
S4002/S4003
4500m4600m
26.4kV
S4003
2200m2300m
13.0kV
S4002/S4003
4600m4700m
26.8kV
S4003
2300m2400m
13.5kV
S4002/S4003
4700m4800m
27.4kV
S4003
2400m2500m
14.0kV
S4002/S4003
4800m4900m
28.0kV
S4003
2500m2600m
14.5kV
S4002/S4003
4900m5000m
28.5kV
S4003
2600m2700m
15.0kV
S4002/S4003
4900m5300m
29.0kV
S4003
2700m2800m
15.5kV
S4002/S4003
5300m8000m
30.0kV
S4003
All models are supplied in an industrial foam-filled Carrying
Case with High Voltage Probe, Band Brush, 10m Earth Cable
and Neck Strap.
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