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

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