Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
The Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge range comes with all the features and functionality necessary for precisely measuring material thickness on virtually any material.
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Summary
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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 (0.006”) to 25.40mm (1.000”) 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.
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.
Features:
- Interface Echo (I-E) Echo-Echo (E-E) & Plastic Mode (PLAS) measurement modes
- Measurement range from 0.15mm (0.006") to 25.40mm (1.00")
- 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 (0.01") or 0.01mm (0.001")
- 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™
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Key Features
Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
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.
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 (0.065” to 1”) 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 (0.006” to 0.4”) thick.
Plastic Mode (PLAS); specifically used for measuring very thin plastics between 0.15mm and 5mm (0.006” to 0.197”) thick. A graphite delay line is required when using this mode.
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.
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.
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Product FeaturesDakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
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; 2.4" (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 4, 8, 16Hz3Thickness Range4 E-E 0.15 - 10.15mm (0.006-0.400") I-E 1.65 - 25.40mm (0.065-1.000") PLAS 0.15 - 5.00mm (0.006-0.197") 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 100,000Number of batches 1,000Sequential 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
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Technical SpecificationDakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
Part Number Description Certificate PCX8-DL Dakota PCX8-DL Precision Thickness Gauge 
Measurement Range1 Interface Echo (IE) 1.65 - 25.40mm (0.065 - 1.00”) Echo Echo (EE) 0.15 - 10.15mm (0.006 - 0.400”) Measurement Accuracy2 Plastic Mode (PLAS) 0.15 - 5.00mm (0.006 - 0.197”) 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 (14 to 122°F) 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 Packing List Dakota PCX8-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge, 15MHz transducer (TXC15M0CM), ultrasonic couplant, 3 x screen protectors, wrist harness, 2 x AA batteries, plastic transit case, calibration certificate, USB cable, DakMaster™ Software, operating instructions 1 Dependent on material being measured & transducer being used.
2 On steel.
3 Approximate battery life, when in Continuous Reading Mode at a reading rate of 4Hz. Rechargeable batteries may differ.
● Calibration Certificate supplied as standard.
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- Downloads
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Downloads
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Dakota PCX8-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge Multi-Lingual Instruction Manual
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Dakota PCX8-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge CE Declaration of Conformity
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Dakota PCX8-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge UKCA Declaration of Conformity
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Part NumbersDakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
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Dakota PCX8-DL Precision Thickness Gauge- Part Number : PCX8-DL
Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
The Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge range comes with all the features and functionality necessary for precisely measuring material thickness on virtually any material.
Accurate
Measures thin materials with pinpoint accuracy
Flexible & easy to use, the Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauge has a measurement range from 0.15mm (0.006”) to 25.40mm (1.000”) 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.
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.
Summary
Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
Features:
- Interface Echo (I-E) Echo-Echo (E-E) & Plastic Mode (PLAS) measurement modes
- Measurement range from 0.15mm (0.006") to 25.40mm (1.00")
- 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 (0.01") or 0.01mm (0.001")
- 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™
Downloads-
Dakota PCX8-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge Multi-Lingual Instruction Manual
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Dakota PCX8-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge CE Declaration of Conformity
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Dakota PCX8-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Key Features
Dakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)
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.
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 (0.065” to 1”) 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 (0.006” to 0.4”) thick.
Plastic Mode (PLAS); specifically used for measuring very thin plastics between 0.15mm and 5mm (0.006” to 0.197”) thick. A graphite delay line is required when using this mode.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.
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 FeaturesDakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)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; 2.4" (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 4, 8, 16Hz3Thickness Range4 E-E 0.15 - 10.15mm (0.006-0.400") I-E 1.65 - 25.40mm (0.065-1.000") PLAS 0.15 - 5.00mm (0.006-0.197") 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 100,000Number of batches 1,000Sequential 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 SpecificationDakota PCX Precision Thickness Gauges (PTG)Part Number Description Certificate PCX8-DL Dakota PCX8-DL Precision Thickness Gauge Measurement Range1 Interface Echo (IE) 1.65 - 25.40mm (0.065 - 1.00”) Echo Echo (EE) 0.15 - 10.15mm (0.006 - 0.400”) Measurement Accuracy2 Plastic Mode (PLAS) 0.15 - 5.00mm (0.006 - 0.197”) 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 (14 to 122°F) 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 Packing List Dakota PCX8-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge, 15MHz transducer (TXC15M0CM), ultrasonic couplant, 3 x screen protectors, wrist harness, 2 x AA batteries, plastic transit case, calibration certificate, USB cable, DakMaster™ Software, operating instructions 1 Dependent on material being measured & transducer being used.
2 On steel.
3 Approximate battery life, when in Continuous Reading Mode at a reading rate of 4Hz. Rechargeable batteries may differ.
● Calibration Certificate supplied as standard. -
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