Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

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Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

Product Description

The Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauge offers user selectable resolution of either 0.01mm or 0.001mm.

The auto find feature locates the detection point(s) and adjusts the display settings to bring the waveform into view.

The high speed scan feature on the Dakota PMX thickness gauge speeds up the inspection process by taking 250 measurements per second. Remove the transducer from the test material and display the minimum measurement scanned.

Summary

Features:	Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)
0.001mm high resolution	♦
Range of display options: A-Scan, B-Scan, Pulse-Echo, Echo-Echo	♦
Manual or AGC gain control with 110dB range, varies with mode selected	♦
Automatic gain control (AGC)	♦
User definable setups	♦
Multiple language display	♦
Visual and audible alarm with high and low limit settings for specific application tolerances.	♦
Multiple calibration and material selection options	♦
High speed scan: 250 readings per second	♦
Differential mode	♦
Minimal thickness alarm	♦
Data output and storage: 4GB internal memory	♦
Data management software	♦

Key Features

Accuracy
Measures thin materials with pinpoint accuracy Flexible & easy to use, the Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauge is able to measure the thinnest point of the substrate with maximum precision.
	Powerful
	Store each measurement for further analysis.Up to 4GB of readings and waveforms can be saved into the gauge memory as each measurement is taken, which can be downloaded later into an inspection application or into DakMaster® Software for further analysis and reporting.
Intelligent
User definable limits for pass/fail indication.Limits can be set on the Dakota PMX Thickness Gauge for individual readings or for each batch with audible & visual alarms.
	Customisable
	Choose & customise the reading display. With a choice of display modes, the user can select the most appropriate option for their needs; Readings, Selected Statistics, Bar Graph, Run Chart & Differential Mode.

Applications


Precision Machining	Stamping	Aircraft

Automotive	Thin Plastics

Technical Specifications

Model	PMX2-DL	PMX3-DL
Display Mode
Material thickness digits display	♦	♦
B-Scan cross sectional display	♦	♦
Combined B-Scan and digits display	♦	♦
Scan bar display	♦	♦
A-Scan display	+ Rectified, – Rectified, Full Waveform (RF)	+ Rectified, – Rectified, Full Waveform (RF), Landscape View
Measurement Range	PE contact on steel – 1.00 – 9144mm IE on steel – 1.27 – 25.4mm IE on plastic – from 0.127mm EE contact on steel – 2.54 – 914.4mm IEE on steel – 0.152 – 12.7mm EEV contact on steel – 2.54 – 152.4mm	PE contact on steel – 1.00 – 9144mm IE on steel – 1.27 – 25.4mm IE on plastic – from 0.127mm EE contact on steel – 2.54 – 914.4mm IEE on steel – 0.152 – 12.7mm EEV contact on steel – 2.54 – 152.4mm
Resolution	0.01mm , 0.001mm selectable	0.01mm , 0.001mm selectable
Measurement Rate
Manual	8 readings per second	8 readings per second
Scan Mode	250 readings per second	250 readings per second
Scan bar display	10 to 33 readings per second	10 to 33 readings per second
Additional Features
High Speed Scan Mode	♦	♦
Limit alarm mode	♦	♦
Selectable resolution	♦	♦
B-Scan display speed	10 to 200 readings per second	10 to 200 readings per second
Calibration setups	64 custom user-definable setups, transferable to and from a PC archive	64 custom user-definable setups, transferable to and from a PC archive
Gates	3 adjustable gates, depending on measure mode selected	3 adjustable gates, depending on measure mode selected
Pulser Type	Square wave pulser with adjustable pulse width (spike, thin, wide)	Square wave pulser with adjustable pulse width (spike, thin, wide)
Gain	Manual or Automatic Gain Control (AGC) with 110dB range, varies with mode selected Adjustable damping (35, 50, 75, 300, 600 & 1500ohms)	Manual or Automatic Gain Control (AGC) with 110dB range, varies with mode selected Adjustable damping (35, 50, 75, 300, 600 & 1500ohms)
Timing	Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100 MHz 8 bit ultra-low power digitizer	Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100 MHz 8 bit ultra-low power digitizer
Memory and Data Logging	4GB internal memory Sequential and grid logging Alpha numeric batch identification OBSTRUCT indicates inaccessible locations Bitmap graphic capture and capture viewer	4GB internal memory Sequential and grid logging Alpha numeric batch identification OBSTRUCT indicates inaccessible locations Bitmap graphic capture and capture viewer
Calibration Options	Single, two point, velocity and material type	Single, two point, velocity and material type
Transducer Probe Type	Single element with delay tip, pencil with delay tip and contact probes	Single element with delay tip, pencil with delay tip and contact probes
Transducer Frequency Range	1 – 25MHz	1 – 25MHz
Transducer Recognition	Manual – selectable from a list	Manual – selectable from a list
Display	1/8” VGA (greyscale), 62 x 45.7mm viewable area	1/4 VGA AMOLED colour display 57.6 x 43.2mm viewable area
Display Refresh Rate	25Hz	25Hz
Units (selectable)	mm	mm
LED Backlight	on / off / auto	on / off / auto
Repeatability / Stability Indicator	♦	♦

Data Sheet

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX) – Data Sheet

Standards

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

Packing List

Packing List:	PMX2-DL
Unit	♦
Standard 1/4″ Delay Line Transducer (2 Delay Tips )	♦
Cable	♦
Couplant,	♦
Manual	♦
Certificate of Calibration	♦
AA Batteries	♦
Plastic Carrying Case	♦

Accessories

6 foot RS232 ( DB-9 to Lemo )
	Part Number:	N-306-0010





USB to Serial Adapter
	Part Number:	N-402-0510

Part Numbers

Dakota PMX2-DL Precision Thickness Gauge (PVX)
	Part Number:	Z-157-0006





Dakota PMX3-DL Precision Thickness Gauge (PVX Colour)
	Part Number:	Z-157-0007