| Dakota Ultrasonics USA - Thickness Gauge Selection Guide |
| Model |
ZX-1 |
ZX-2 |
ZX-3 |
ZX-5 |
ZX-5 DL |
ZX-6 |
ZX-6 DL |
MMX-7 |
MVX |
CMX |
CMX DL |
CMX DL+ |
UMX-2 |
| Categorisation |
Fixed Velocity Material Thickness Gauge |
|
Multi Modal Echo Material Thickness Gauge |
Material & Coating Thickness Gauge |
| Capability & Performance |
| Application |
Basic fixed velocity gauges with standard pulse-echo flaw detection measurement mode that require no special training to operate for Corrosion & Pitting, Boilers, Tube & Pipe, Glass, Tanks & Variety of other Applications |
Measure Material thickness without removing coating / paint. |
Measure material and coating thickness simultaneously, while still detecting pits & flaws. |
Underwater Material & thickness gauge |
| Compatible with Transducer Type |
Dual Element |
Dual element & Single element type & Pencil Type |
Dual element & Single element type |
| Measurement Modes |
Pulse-Echo (P-E) |
Pulse-Echo (P-E)
Echo-Echo (E-E) through paint |
Coating Off: Pulse-Echo (P-E)
Coating On: Pulse-Echo Coating (PECT)
Temp Comp: Pulse-Echo (PETP)
Thru-Paint: Echo-Echo (E-E)
Thru-Paint Verify: Echo-Echo Verify (E-EV)
Coating Only: Coating (CT) |
Dual Element Probes Pulse-Echo (P-E): Coating Off.
Pulse-Echo Coating (PECT): Coating On
Echo-Echo (E-E): Thru-Paint.
Single Element Probes Triple-Echo (TCG): Thru-Paint. |
| Velocity Settings |
Adjustable on keypad |
a. Adjustable on keypad
b. selectable from 8 material types.
c. 2 programmable custom velocity options. |
a. Stores up to 64 custom setups for specific materials, selectable from menu.
b. Single and Two point calibration option" |
a. Stores up to 64 custom setups for specific materials, selectable from menu.
b. Single and Two point calibration option |
a. Custom setups for specific material types, selectable from menu.
b. Single and Two point calibration option |
| Gain or amplication of return Echo |
N/A |
N/A |
Five gain settings
(VLOW, LOW, MED, HIGH, VHI).
40-52dB range in 3dB steps |
110dB gain range from (-35 to 75 dB) |
"Five gain settings
(VLOW, LOW, MED, HIGH, VHI).
40-50dB range in 2dB steps" |
| Probe recognition |
N/A |
Selectable from Menu |
Automatic |
| Zero |
Manual or auto zero option |
| Display Views: A-Scan View |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes, Rectified +/- (flaw view) RF (full waveform view). Refresh rate at 25 Hz |
N/A |
Yes, Rectified +/- (flaw view) RF (full waveform view). Refresh rate at 25 Hz |
Actual A Scan file saved for viewing when downloaded to PC |
| Display Views: B-Scan View |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes, Cross section view. Display speed variable (10 to 200 readings per second). |
Time based cross section view. Display speed of 15 secs per screen. |
N/A |
| Display Views: Scan Bar |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Scan Bar: Speed 10Hz. Viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views. |
6 readings per second. Viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views. |
N/A |
| Pulser |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
150 volt square wave pulser |
Square wave pulser with adjustable pulse widths (spike, thin, wide). |
Dual square wave pulsers |
| Receiver Gain |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Manual or AGC gain control with 50dB range, depending on mode selected. |
Manual or AGC gain control with 40dB range, depending on mode selected. |
Dual receivers - manual or AGC gain control with 110dB range (limited |
Dual receivers - manual or AGC gain control with 110dB range (limited). Adjustable damping (50-1500 ohms). |
Dual receivers - manual or AGC gain control with 110dB range (limited). |
| Timing |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100 MHz 8 bit ultra low power digitizer |
20 MHz with ultra low power 8 bit digitizer. |
Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100MHz 8 bit ultra low power digitizer |
25 MHz TCXO with single shot 100 MHz 8 bit ultra low power digitizer. |
| Measurement Range : |
Pulse-Echo (P-E):
Range (Material Thickness) |
Measures from 0.025 to 36.00 inches (0.63 to 914.4 millimeters). Range dependent on material and transducer type. |
(Pit & Flaw Detection) measures from 0.025 in. to 100 ft. (0.63 mm to 30.48 Meters). |
(Pit&Flaw Detection) measures from 0.025 48.0 inches (0.63 to 1219.2 millimeters). |
(Pit&Flaw Detection) measures from 0.025 19.999 inches (0.63 to 500 millimeters). |
| Pulse-Echo Coating Mode (PECT) |
N/A |
(Material, Coating, Pit & Flaw Detection): Material: 0.025 to 48.0 inches (0.63 to 1219.2 millimeters). Coating: 0.001 to 0.100 inches (0.01 to 2.54 millimeters). |
(Material, Coating, Pit & Flaw Detection): Material: 0.025 to 19.999 inches (0.63 to 500 millimeters). Coating: 0.001 to 0.100 inches (0.01 to 2.54 millimeters). |
| Pulse-Echo Temp Comp Mode (PETP) |
N/A |
(Pit&Flaw Detection) Auto temperature compensation - measures from 0.025 48.0 inches (0.63 to 1219.2 millimeters). |
|
| Echo-Echo (E-E) |
N/A |
Thru Paint & Coatings measures from 0.100 to 6.0 in metal (2.54 to 152.4 mm).
Range will vary +/- depending on the thickness of coating. |
Thru Paint & Coatings) measures from 0.100 to 4.0 inches (2.54 to 102 millimeters). Range will vary +/- depending on the coating. |
| Echo-Echo Mode (E-EV) |
N/A |
Thru Paint & Coatings) measures from 0.050 to 1.0 inches (1.27 to 25.4 millimeters). Will vary based on coating. |
N/A |
| Coating Only Mode (CT) |
N/A |
(Coating Thickness) Measures from 0.0005 to 0.100 inches (0.0127 to 2.54 millimeters). Range will vary +/- depending on the coating. |
N/A |
| Resolution |
0.001 inches
(0.01 millimeters) |
(+/-) 0.001 inches (0.01 mm) |
(+/-) 0.001 inches (0.01 mm), +/- .0001″ inches (0.001 mm) |
+/- .001 inches (0.01 mm) |
| Velocity Range |
0.0120 to .7300 in/μs
(305 to 18,542 m/sec) |
8 fixed and 1 programmable Material Velocities (in/µs) |
| Frequency range |
1 to 10 MHz |
1 to 20 MHz |
1 to 10 MHz |
| Data Storage & Connectivity |
| Storage Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings |
N/A |
Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings |
4 GB internal SD card |
N/A |
4 Gb internal SD card |
32 megabit non-volitile ram |
| Software |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
provided |
N/A |
provided |
provided |
provided |
N/A |
provided |
provided |
Windows® PC interface software. |
| Interface/ Data Output |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
USB-C |
N/A |
USB-C |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
N/A |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
Bi-directional RS232 serial port, with USB converter. |
| Physical |
| Case |
Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated aluminum end caps (gasket sealed) |
Underwater Case: High strength transparent plastic housing. Depth rating of 1000 feet (300 meters). |
| Keypad |
Sealed membrane that is resistant to both water and petroleum products
Seven or eight tactile-feedback keys |
Sealed membrane that is resistant to both water and petroleum products
Nine tactile-feedback keys |
Membrane switch with twelve tactile keys. |
Single button, magnetically coupled switch. |
| Operating Temperature |
-30 to 75C |
(-)10° to 60°C |
(-)29° to 60°C |
| Display |
LCD, 4.5 Digit 7 segment Display , backlit |
Grayscale 1/8 VGA |
AMOLED 1⁄4 VGA Color display |
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