Dakota ZX Thickness Gauges

The ZX Corrosion Thickness Gauge is available in seven different models. Each thickness gauge provides the inspector with increasing functionality – from the entry level Dakota ZX1 Thickness Gauge, to the top of the range Dakota ZX6-DL Corrosion Thickness Gauge.

Each Dakota ZX Thickness Gauge has been designed to withstand the harshest environments, made from an extruded aluminium body and is equipped with a LCD screen for improved visibility during sunlight.

Producing repeatable and reproducible measurements, the Dakota ZX range is available with a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty, giving you peace of mind.

Applications

Corrosion Pitting	Tanks	Glass

Boilers	Tube & Pipe

Model & Part Number	ZX1	ZX2	ZX3	ZX5	ZX5-DL	ZX6	ZX6-DL
Display Mode
Material thickness digits display
Measurement Range	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm
Measurement Resolution	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm
Velocity Calibration Range	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s
Additional Features
Velocity Settings	1 programmable velocity, pre-calibrated for steel	2 user programmable & 8 pre-calibrated velocities for: aluminium, cast iron, plexiglass, polystyrene, polyurethane, PVC, stainless steel & steel
High Speed Scan Mode
Differential Mode
Limit alarm mode
Memory and Data Logging					Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings		Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings
Transducer Probe Type	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element
Transducer Frequency Range	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz
V-path / dual path error correction	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Probe Zero	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)
Display – LCD	12.7mm 4.5 digit	12.7mm 4.5 digit	12.7mm 4.5 digit	12.7mm 4.5 digit	12.7mm 4.5 digit	12.7mm 4.5 digit	12.7mm 4.5 digit
Units (selectable)	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm	mm
LED Backlight	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto
Repeatability / Stability Indicator

Model & Part Number	ZX1	ZX2	ZX3	ZX5	ZX5-DL	ZX6	ZX6-DL
Display Mode
Material thickness digits display	■	■	■	■	■	■	■
Measurement Range	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm EE: 2.54 – 152.4mm	PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm EE: 2.54 – 152.4mm
Measurement Resolution	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm	0.01mm
Velocity Calibration Range	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s	305 – 18,542m/s
Additional Features
Velocity Settings	1 programmable velocity, pre-calibrated for steel	2 user programmable & 8 pre-calibrated velocities for: aluminium, cast iron, plexiglass, polystyrene, polyurethane, PVC, stainless steel & steel	–	–	–	–
High Speed Scan Mode			■	■	■	■	■
Differential Mode				■	■	■	■
Limit alarm mode				■	■	■	■
Memory and Data Logging	–	–	–	–	Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings		Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings
Transducer Probe Type	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element	Dual element
Transducer Frequency Range	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz	1 – 10MHz
V-path / dual path error correction	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Probe Zero	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)	Manual (via integrated probe disk)
Display	12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD	12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD	12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD	12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD	12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD	12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD	12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD
Units (selectable)	mm or inches	mm or inches	mm or inches	mm or inches	mm or inches	mm or inches	mm or inches
LED Backlight	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto	on/off/auto
Repeatability / Stability Indicator	■	■	■	■	■	■	■

Part Number	Description	Certificate
Z-300-0003	Dakota ZX1 Thickness Gauge (ZX-1)	■
Z-301-0003	Dakota ZX2 Thickness Gauge (ZX-2)	■
Z-302-0003	Dakota ZX3 Thickness Gauge (ZX-3)	■
Z-303-0003	Dakota ZX5 Thickness Gauge (ZX-5)	■
Z-304-0003	Dakota ZX5-DL Thickness Gauge (ZX-5DL)	■
Z-305-0003	Dakota ZX6 Thickness Gauge (ZX-6)	■
Z-306-0003	Dakota ZX6-DL Thickness Gauge (ZX-6DL)	■
Operating Temperature	-30 to 75ºC
Power Supply	2 x AA batteries
Battery Life	Alkaline – 45 hrs and Nicad – 23 hrs
Gauge Weight	312g – including batteries
Gauge Dimensions	63.5 x 131 x 31.5mm

Dakota ZX Thickness Gauges – Data Sheet

Factory calibration traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A

Dakota ZX1 Corrosion Thickness Gauge
	Part Number:	Z-300-0003





Dakota ZX2 Corrosion Thickness Gauge
	Part Number:	Z-301-0003





Dakota ZX3 Corrosion Thickness Gauge
	Part Number:	Z-302-0003





Dakota ZX5 Corrosion Thickness Gauge
	Part Number:	Z-303-0003





Dakota ZX5-DL Corrosion Thickness Gauge
	Part Number:	Z-304-0003





Dakota ZX6 Corrosion Thickness Gauge
	Part Number:	Z-305-0003





Dakota ZX6-DL Corrosion Thickness Gauge
	Part Number:	Z-306-0003