Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
Product Description
The Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge range comes with all the features and functionality necessary for precisely measuring material thickness on virtually any material.
Features
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Accurate |
| Measures thin materials with pinpoint accuracy | |
| Flexible & easy to use, the Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge has a measurement range from 0.15mm to 25.40mm with up to ±1% accuracy, across three measurement modes; Interface Echo (IE), Echo Echo (EE) & Plastic mode (PLAS). | |
| Powerful |  |
| Store each measurement for further analysis | |
| Up to 100,000 readings can be saved into the gauge memory as each measurement is taken, which can be downloaded later into an inspection application or into DakMaster™ for further analysis and reporting. | |
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Wireless Connectivity |
| Seamlessly connect to PC | |
| Connect the Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge via Bluetooth® or USB to a PC & download the data into an inspection application or into DakMaster™ Software for instant report generation. |
- Interface Echo (I-E) Echo-Echo (E-E) & Plastic Mode (PLAS) measurement modes
- Measurement range from 0.15mm to 25.40mm
- 2-Point, 1-Point, Material & Factory Calibration options
- Three user programmable calibration memories
- User selectable measurement rate; 4, 8, 16 readings per second
- User selectable reading resolution; 0.1mm or 0.01mm
- Scan Mode
- Readings, selected statistics, Bar Graph, Run Chart, B-Scan & Differential Mode
- Gauge memory; stores up to 100,000 readings in up to 1,000 sequential or grid batches
- User definable upper and lower limits with audible & visual pass/fail warnings
- USB and Bluetooth® data output to DakMaster™
Summary
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Customisable |
| Choose & customise the reading display | |
| The Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge has a choice of display modes allowing the user to select the most appropriate for their needs; Readings, Selected Statistics, Bar Graph, Run Chart & Differential Mode. | |
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Measurement Modes |
| Interface Echo (IE); The total thickness from the top of any coating through to the material density boundary (typically the back-wall) is measured. Suitable for measurement of materials between 1.65mm and 25.4mm thick. | |
| Echo Echo (EE); ideal for measuring thin materials, the material thickness from the top surface of the material to the material density boundary (typically the backwall) is measured. Suitable for measurement of materials between 0.15mm and 10.15mm thick. | |
| Plastic Mode (PLAS); specifically used for measuring very thin plastics between 0.15mm and 5mm thick. A graphite delay line is required when using this mode. | |
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User Definable Upper and Lower Limits |
| The Dakota PCX Precision Thickness gauge has user definable upper and lower limits with audible and visual pass/fail warnings allowing the user to compare readings to predefined values. The Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge can store up to 40 pre-programmed limits which can be set for individual readings or for each batch. | |
| If a measurement is taken which falls outside set limits, the reading value and the limit icon turn red, the red LED flashes and the alarm beeps providing immediate indication of problem areas. | |
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Calibration Options |
| The Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge has a number of calibration options including the 1-Point & 2-Point method and Velocity. Alternatively, the user can select one of 39 pre-set materials stored within the gauge including; aluminium, steel, stainless steel, cast iron, plexiglass, PVC, polystyrene and polyurethane. | |
| The Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge allows users to store into memory up to three calibrations. Once saved the user can select a calibration without the need to re-calibrate the gauge. Using the gauge’s alpha-numeric function, calibration memories can be re-named to suit the calibration setting. |
Product Features
| Model | PCX8-DL |
| Easy-to-use menu structure in multiple languages | ♦ |
| Tough, impact, waterproof and dust resistant equivalent to IP64 | ♦ |
| Bright colour screen with permanent backlight | ♦ |
| Ambient light sensor, with adjustable brightness | ♦ |
| Scratch and solvent resistant display; 6cm TFT | ♦ |
| Large positive feedback buttons | ♦ |
| USB power supply; via PC | ♦ |
| Gauge software updates1 via DakMaster Software | ♦ |
| 2 year gauge warranty2 | ♦ |
| Limits: 40 definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings | ♦ |
| Measurement Mode | ♦ |
| Echo Echo (E-E) | ♦ |
| Interface Echo (I-E) | ♦ |
| Plastic Mode (PLAS) | ♦ |
| Measurement Rate | |
| 4, 8, 16Hz | ♦ |
| Thickness Range4 | ♦ |
| E-E 0.15 – 10.15mm | ♦ |
| I-E 1.65 – 25.40mm | ♦ |
| PLAS 0.15 – 5.00mm | 4,8,16Hz |
| Measurement Units | |
| mm or inches | ♦ |
| m/s, inch/μs | ♦ |
| Repeatability / Stability Indicator | ♦ |
| Display Mode | |
| Reading | ♦ |
| Selected statistics | ♦ |
| Scan thickness bar graph | ♦ |
| Readings and Differential | |
| Run Chart | ♦ |
| B-Scan cross sectional display | ♦ |
| Selectable Reading Resolution | ♦ |
| Lo; 0.1mm, 0.01 Inch, 10m/s, or 0.001 in/μs | ♦ |
| Hi; 0.01mm, 0.001 Inch, 1m/s, or 0.0001 in/μs | ♦ |
| Statistics | |
| Number of readings,n; Mean average, x ; Standard deviation, σ. | ♦ |
| Lowest reading, Lo; Highest reading, Hi | ♦ |
| Low / high limit value | ♦ |
| Reading Range Value | |
| Nominal Value | ♦ |
| Number of readings below low limit | ♦ |
| Number of readings above high limit | ♦ |
| Calibration Options | ♦ |
| Zero (using the integral zero disc) | ♦ |
| 1 – point | ♦ |
| 2 – point | ♦ |
| Material selection; 39 preset materials | ♦ |
| Factory; resets to the factory calibration | ♦ |
| Velocity (speed of sound) | ♦ |
| Known thickness value | ♦ |
| Calibration Features | ♦ |
| Calibration lock; with optional PIN Lock | ♦ |
| Test calibration feature | ♦ |
| Calibration memories: 3 programmable memories | ♦ |
| Measurement outside calibration warning | ♦ |
| Data Logging | |
| Number of readings | ♦ |
| Number of batches | ♦ |
| Sequential batching | ♦ |
| Grid batching | |
| Fixed Batch Size Mode; with batch linking | ♦ |
| Obstruct entry; add ‘obst’ into grid location | ♦ |
| Delete last reading | ♦ |
| Date & time stamp | ♦ |
| Review, clear & delete batches | ♦ |
| Display Mode | ♦ |
| Alpha numeric batch names; user definable | ♦ |
| Batch review graph | ♦ |
| Data Output | ♦ |
| USB to PC | ♦ |
| Bluetooth to PC, Android & iOS devices | ♦ |
| DakMaster software | ♦ |
| Transducer Probe Type | |
| Single Element | ♦ |
| Auto transducer recognition | ♦ |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | Description | Certificate |
| PCX8-DL | Dakota PCX8-DL Precision Thickness Gauge | ♦ |
| Measurement Range1 | |
| Interface Echo (IE) | 1.65 – 25.40mm |
| Echo Echo (EE) | 0.15 – 10.15mm |
| Measurement Accuracy2 | |
| Plastic Mode (PLAS) | 0.15 – 5.00mm |
| Interface Echo (IE) | ±0.015mm (1.65-2.99mm), ±0.5%(3.00-25.4mm) |
| Plastic Mode (PLAS) | ±0.015mm (0.15-2.99mm), ±0.5% (3.00-5.00mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 50°C |
| Power Supply | 2 x AA batteries |
| Battery Life3 | Alkaline: 15 hours, Lithium: 28 hours |
| Gauge Weight | 210g (7.4oz) – including batteries, without transducer |
| Gauge Dimensions | 145 x 73 x 37mm (5.7 x 2.84 x 1.46”), without transducer |
Data Sheet
Part Numbers
| Dakota PCX8-DL Precision Thickness Gauge | ||
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Part Number: | PCX8-DL |
