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The Ultrasonic Material & Coating Thickness Gauges featured are true professional products for material thickness measurement or coating thickness measurements and flaw detection in heavy industries, precision engineering, automotive and R&D.

 

Stanlay is an authorized distribution partner to Dakota Ultrasonic USA for its range of instruments. These material and coating thickness measurement instruments are used in any applications which require stable and precise measurements. Sealed and impervious to ingress of dust, petroleum etc., the Ultrasonic thickness gauges can be used in any working environment. Ranging from the MX3 General Purpose thickness gauge to the MVX Multimodal thickness gauge Scope, a wide range of instruments are available to suit your application requirements.

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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  

 

Dakota Ultrasonics USA - Precision Thickness Gauge Selection Guide

Model

PZX-7

PZX-7 DL

PVX-B (basic)

PVX

Capability & Performance

Application

Precision Thickness Gauge with Resolution 0.001 mm

 

Precision Machining, Stamping, Aircraft, Automotive, Automotive & Variety of Applications

 

Compatible with Transducer Type

Single Element

Single Element

Single Element & Pencil Type

Single Element & Pencil Type

Measurement Modes

Pulse-Echo (P-E)
Echo-Echo (E-E)
Interface-Echo (I-E)
Plastics (PLAS)

Pulse-Echo (Precision General purpose).
Interface-Echo (Precision – Thick materials).
Echo-Echo (Precision – Thin materials & thru-paint).

Pulse-Echo (Precision General purpose).
Interface-Echo (Precision – Thick materials).
Echo-Echo (Precision – Thin materials & thru-paint

Velocity Settings

a.  Adjustable on keypad
 b. selectable from 8 material types.
c. 2 programmable custom velocity options.

Single and Two point calibration option, or selection of basic material types.

Same as PVX-B (BASIC)

Gain or amplication of return Echo

5 gain settings (VLOW, LOW, MED, HIGH, VHI) when pulse-echo or thin PLAS mode is selected, and 3 gain settings (LOW, MED, HIGH) for all other modes where automatic gain control is used

110dB gain range from (-35 to 75 dB)

Pulser

N/A

N/A

200 volt pulser with a 50 volt cut/boost (100, 150, 200 volt)

Receiver

Manual or AGC gain control

Manual or AGC gain control with 40dB

Timing

N/A

N/A

40 MHz with ultra low power 10 bit digitizer.

Display Views: A-Scan View

N/A

N/A

A-Scan Rectified +/- (half wave view) RF (full waveform view)

Display Views: B-Scan View

N/A

N/A

B-Scan Time based cross section view. Display speed of 15 secs per screen.

Display Views: Scan Bar

Display the lowest reading found during a scan. Scan speed at 100Hz.

Same as PZX-7

Scan Bar 6 readings per second. Viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views.

 

 

 

 

 

Measurement Range

Pulse-Echo (P-E):
Range (Material Thickness)

Pulse-Echo (P-E): 0.040 to 36.0 in (1.0 to 914.4 mm).

Pulse-Echo Contact: Steel .040in – 10.0in (1mm – 254mm). Plastics from .010in (.254mm).

Pulse-Echo Contact: Steel .040in – 10.0in (1mm – 254mm). Plastics from .010in (.254mm).

Echo-Echo (E-E)

Echo-Echo (E-E): Delay line – 0.006 to 1.00 in (0.152 to 25.4 mm). Contact – 0.040 to 6.0 in (1.0 to 152.4 mm).

Echo-Echo Mode: Steel .006in -.500in (.15mm – 12.7mm)

Echo-Echo Contact: Steel thru-paint .100in – 3.0in (2.54mm – 76.2mm).

Echo-Echo Mode (E-EV)

N/A

N/A

Echo-Echo Contact: Steel thru-paint .100in – 3.0in (2.54mm – 76.2mm).

Echo-Echo Mode: Steel .006in -.500in (.15mm – 12.7mm).

Interface-Echo (I-E)

Delay Line – 0.060 to 1.0 in (1.524 to 25.4 mm).

Interface-Echo Mode: Steel 0.05 1.0 in (1.27mm – 25.4mm). Plastics from .005in. (127mm).

Interface-Echo Mode: Steel 0.05 1.0 in (1.27mm – 25.4mm). Plastics from .005in. (127mm).

Interface-Echo-Echo (I-E-E)

N/A

N/A

Steel .006–.500 inch (.152–12.7mm).

Plastics (PLAS)

Graphite Delay Line – 0.005 to 0.250 in (0.127 to 6.35 mm)

N/A

N/A

Resolution

0.001 or 0.0001 in (0.01 or 0.001 mm)

Same as PZX-7

(selectable) +/- .001in (0.01 mm), or +/- .0001in – (.001mm).

Same as PVX-B (BASIC)

Velocity Range

0.0120 to .7300 in/μs (305 to 18,542 m/sec).

Same as PZX-7

.0492 to .3936 in/ms 1250 to 9999 meters/sec.

Same as PVX-B (BASIC)

Frequency range

1 to 25 MHz

Data Storage & Connectivity

Capacity

N/A

40 files of 250 read- ings per file, for 10,000 readings

4 Gb internal SD card

Software

N/A

provided

provided

provided

Interface/ Data Output

N/A

USB-C

USB-C

USB-C

Physical

Case

Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated aluminum end caps (gasket sealed).

Keypad

Sealed membrane that is resistant to both water and petroleum products.

9 tactile-feedback keys.

Membrane switch with twelve tactile keys

Operating Temperature

 -22° to 167°F (-30° to 75°C)

-14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C).

Display

LCD, 4.5 Digit 7 segment Display , backlit

Grayscale 1/8 VGA

AMOLED 1⁄4 VGA display

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