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Dakota PZX Precision Thickness Gauges (PZX-7)
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Product Description
The Dakota PZX1 Precision Thickness Gauge series has ThruPaint™ technology allowing you to accurately measure the thickness of thin substrates.
The gauges are typically used for thin material applications. This gauge has the ability to calibrate to a variety of different materials using the one point calibration option.
Applications
Precision Machining | Stamping | Aircraft |
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Automotive | Thin Plastics | |
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Product Features
Model | PXZ1 | PXZ1-DL |
Display Mode | ||
Material thickness digits display | ♦ | ♦ |
Measurement Range | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm EE (single delay line): 0.152 – 25.4mm EE (single contact): 1 – 152.4mm IE (Interface-Echo): 1.524 – 25.4mm Plastic (PLAS): 0.127 – 6.35mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm EE (single delay line): 0.152 – 25.4mm EE (single contact): 1 – 152.4mm IE (Interface-Echo): 1.524 – 25.4mm Plastic (PLAS): 0.127 – 6.35mm |
Resolution | 0.01mm | 0.01mm |
Velocity Calibration Range | 309.88 – 18,542m/s | 309.88 – 18,542m/s |
Additional Features | ||
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 |
Transducer Probe Type | Single Element | Single Element |
Transducer Frequency Range | 5 – 20MHz | 5 – 20MHz |
Transducer Recognition | Manual – selectable from a list | Manual – selectable from a list |
Auto V-path correction | ♦ | ♦ |
Display | 12.7mm high digits | 12.7mm high digits |
Probe Zero | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) |
Display Refresh Rate | 25Hz | 25Hz |
Units (selectable) | mm | mm |
LED Backlight | on / off / auto | on / off / auto |
Repeatability / Stability Indicator | ♦ | ♦ |
Technical Specifications
Part Number | Description | Certificate |
Z-307-0002 | Dakota PZX1 Precision Thickness Gauge (PZX-7) | ♦ |
Z-308-0002 | Dakota PZX1-DL Precision Thickness Gauge (PZX-7 DL) | ♦ |
Operating Temperature | -10 to 60ºC | |
Power Supply | 2 x AA batteries | |
Battery Life | Alkaline – 35 hrs, Nicad – 18 hrs | |
Gauge Weight | 312g – including batteries | |
Gauge Dimensions | 63.5 x 131 x 31.5mm |
Data Sheet
Standards
Factory calibration traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A
Part Numbers
Dakota PZX1 Precision Thickness Gauge (PZX-7) | ||
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Part Number: | Z-307-0002 |
Dakota PZX1-DL Precision Thickness Gauge (PZX-7 DL) | ||
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Part Number: | : Z-308-0002 |