Range: 0 - 60 mils (1500 µm)
Resolution: 0.05 mil / 0.1 mil (1 µm / 2 µm)
Substrates: Ferrous (Steel, iron, and other magnetic metals)
The DeFelsko F3-E PosiTector 6000 F3 Advanced Ferrous Coating Thickness Gauges is a precise, rugged tester designed to measure coating thickness on ferrous metals accurately and quickly using magnetic and eddy current principles.
The DeFelsko F3-E PosiTector 6000 with Integral Probe design offers maximum convenience and simplicity allowing for one-hand use, eliminating the external probe and cable which can be cumbersome in certain applications.
The DeFelsko F3-E PosiTector 6000 has a high contrast color LCD display, 100,000 in up to 1000 groups memory reading storage capacity, USB data output, Scan Mode, Real-Time Graphing Bluetooth output and more. 
Features

Easy-To-Use - Ready to measure—no calibration adjustment required for most applications
- Enhanced one-handed menu navigation
- Flashing display—ideal in a noisy environment
- RESET feature instantly restores factory settings
Durable- Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant - weatherproof
- Wear-resistant probe tip
- Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
- Two year warranty on gage body AND probe
Accurate- Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included (Long Form)
- Built-in temperature compensation ensures measurement accuracy
- Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for use on applications that require greater precision
- Conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM
Versatile- Fully interchangeable probes are compatible with ALL gage bodies
- Multiple Calibration adjustment options including 1 point, 2 point, known thickness, average zero
- Selectable display languages
- Hi Contrast backlit display for bright or dark environments
- Flip display enables right-side-up viewing
- Extended cables available (up to 75 m/250 ft) for underwater or remote measuring
- Uses alkaline or rechargeable batteries (built-in charger)
Powerful- Statistics mode continually displays/updates average, standarddeviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while measuring
- HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits
- FAST mode - faster measurement speed for quick inspection
- USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included
- USB mass storage - stored readings and graphs can be accessed usinguniversal PC/ Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software required
- Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
- Software updates via web keep your gage current
- Connects to PosiTector.net

Features Comparison Chart

Feature Comparison Chart | Standard(1) | Advanced(3) | | | | General Features | Standard | Advanced | All features shown on Overview page |  |  | PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector 6000, 200, DPM, RTR, SPG and UTG,probes easily converting from a coating thickness gage to a dew point meter, surface profile gage or wall thickness gage |  |  | High contrast, reversible color LCD |  |  | FAST mode - faster measurement speed for quick inspection (feature not available in duplex mode) |  |  | SCAN mode - take continuous readings without lifting the probe | |  | Hi-Lo alarm - audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed your specified limits (feature not available in duplex mode) |  |  | Statistics - Instantly calculate average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while measuring |  |  | Real time graphing and batch notes | |  | Two (2) Year Warranty on Body and Probe |  |  | | | | Memory Features & Capacity | Standard | Advanced | Reading Storage Capacity | 250 in one group | 100,000 in up to 1000 groups | Screen Capture - record screen images for record keeping and review |  |  | Batch Annotation - Create meaningful batch names and enter notes directly on the instrument using a familiar on-screen QWERTY keyboard. | |  | SSPC PA2 feature set determines if film thickness over a large area conforms to user-specified min/max levels (feature not available in duplex mode) | |  | PSPC 90/10 feature determines if a coating system complies with an IMO performance standard for protective coatings (feature not available in duplex mode) | |  | Multiple stored cal adjustments for measuring on a variety of substrate conditions | |  | | | | Connection Options | Standard | Advanced | USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included |  |  | Wireless Technology for data transfer to a PC or optional portable printer | |  | WiFi technology wirelessly communicates with PosiSoft.net, downloads software updates and provides access to the gages stored measurement data using a standard web browser. | |  | | | | PosiSoft Solutions - 4 ways to view and report your data | Standard | Advanced | PosiSoft Desktop
Powerful desktop software (PC/Mac) for downloading, viewing, printing and storing measurement data. No internet connection required. |  |  | PosiSoft USB Drive
Simple gage interface to retrieve data in a manner similar to USB flash drives, cameras or digital audio players. No software to install or internet connection required. |  |  | PosiSoft.net
Web-based application offering secure centralized management of PosiTector and PosiTest AT-A readings. Synchronize measurement data from your instrument and access it from anywhere in the world. |  |  | PosiTector App
Mobile app connects PosiTector Advanced instruments to your iOS or Android smart device. | |  |

Probe Specifications
  | Gage Models | F,
N,
FN | FT | Range | 0 - 60 mils | 0 -250 mils | 0 - 1500 um | 0 - 6 mm | Accuracy | + (0.05 mils + 1%)
0 - 2 mils
+ (0.1 mils + 1%)
> 2 mils | + (0.5 mils + 1%)
0 - 100 mils
+ (0.5 mil + 3%)
> 100 mils | + (1 um + 1%)
0 - 50 um
+ (2 um + 1%)
> 50 um | + (0.01 mm + 1%)
0 - 2.5 mm
+ (0.01 mm + 3%)
> 2.5 mm |
*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading. 
Specifications

Measuring principle | magnetic induction principle (Ferrous)
eddy-current principle (Non-Ferrous) | Display | High contrast, reversible color LCD | Data Output | IR & USB - "2" & "3" Models
Bluetooth - "3" Models | Surface Temp. | Maximum 120 °F / 49 °C | Power | 3 AAA batteries, Included | Dimensions | 5.75" x 2.5" x 1.2" (146 x 64 x 31 mm) | Weight | 5.8 oz. (165 g) without batteries | Protection Class | Meets or exceeds IP5X, Solvent, acid, oil, water & dust resistant | Warranty | 2 Years | Calibration Certificate | Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included |

Complete Kit
 ALLGauges are supplied as a complete kit including precision plasticshims, protective rubber holster with belt clip, wrist strap, 3 AAAalkaline batteries, instructions, nylon carrying case with shoulderstrap, protective lens shield, Long Form Certificate of Calibrationtraceable to NIST, USB cable, two (2) year warranty 

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