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The back-side of the meter contains four (4) non-scratch nickel-plated pads. These pads are used to contact the coating or glass substrate that is being tested. To operate the meter, simply press the back side of the meter firmly against the glass. The four pads should directly contact the glass substrate being tested. If you are touching the conductive Low E coating, the indicator will light to signal the coating is on the top surface.
If the meter does not detect a conductive Low E coating, then flip the piece of glass over and take another reading. If the indicator does not light on either side of the glass, the glass is clear glass without any conductive coatings (NO LOW E)
Do NOT slide the meter around the glass, as this could potentially leave streaks on the glass substrate. Simply apply a firm pressure on the meter, and it will identify the presence of conductive coatings. If the glass is covered with a powder separator, it may be necessary to take several readings to confirm the pads are contacting the glass directly, and not being insulated from the glass by the powder separator. It is recommended that you clear the powder from a section of the glass before taking a reading.
Do NOT push the "Battery Test" push-button while taking a reading. The Battery Test button will automatically turn on the indicator. This button should only be pushed when the user wants to test the strength of the battery.
The meter is powered by a 9 volt battery inside the battery compartment. Do NOT apply any external voltage sources to the pads of the meter, as this will damage the electronics.
The CM1030 will detect any type of Low-E coating, whether it is hard coat (pyrolytic) or soft coat (sputter). |
