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.
Features:
- 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
| 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
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| Precision Machining | Stamping | Aircraft |
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| Automotive | Thin Plastics |
Product Features
| 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 or inches | mm or inches |
| LED Backlight | on / off / auto | on / off / auto |
| Repeatability / Stability Indicator | ♦ | ♦ |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | Description | Certificate |
| Z-157-0006 | Dakota PMX2-DL Precision Thickness Gauge (PVX) | ♦ |
| Z-157-0007 | Dakota PMX3-DL Precision Thickness Gauge (PVX Colour) | ♦ |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60ºC B17 | |
| Power Supply | 3 x AA batteries and via USB | |
| Battery Life | Alkaline: greyscale 35 hrs, colour 12 hrs | |
| Nicad: greyscale 10 hrs, colour 5 hrs | ||
| NI-MH: greyscale 35 hrs, colour 12 hrs | ||
| Gauge Weight | 383g – including batteries | |
| Gauge Dimensions | 63.5 x 165 x 31.5mm | |
| Packing List | Unit, standard 1/4″ Delay Line Transducer (2 Delay Tips – 3/8” & 1/2” L) & Cable, Couplant, Manual, Certificate of Calibration, AA Batteries and Plastic Carrying Case. | |
Data Sheet
Standards
Factory calibration: traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A
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 | |
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