Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

The Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauge can display the thickness value with A and B-Scan displays, allowing users to accurately assess a wide range of materials.

Summary
- Summary
- The Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauge offers user selectable resolution of either 0.01mm or 0.001mm (0.001/0.0001").
  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
  Transducer Options
  A wide range of Single Element Transducers available
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  DakMaster™
  From inspection to professional reports at the click of a button
  Click Here
Key Features
- Key Features
  
  Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)
  
  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
  Precision Machining
  Stamping
  Aircraft
  Automotive
  Thin Plastics

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 (0.040 - 360”) IE on steel - 1.27 - 25.4mm (0.050 - 1”) IE on plastic - from 0.127mm (0.005”) EE contact on steel - 2.54 - 914.4mm (0.100 - 36”) IEE on steel - 0.152 - 12.7mm (0.006 - 0.5”) EEV contact on steel - 2.54 - 152.4mm (0.100 - 6”)	PE contact on steel - 1.00 - 9144mm (0.040 - 360”) IE on steel - 1.27 - 25.4mm (0.050 - 1”) IE on plastic - from 0.127mm (0.005”) EE contact on steel - 2.54 - 914.4mm (0.100 - 36”) IEE on steel - 0.152 - 12.7mm (0.006 - 0.5”) EEV contact on steel - 2.54 - 152.4mm (0.100 - 6”)
Resolution	0.01mm (0.001”), 0.001mm (0.0001”) selectable	0.01mm (0.001”), 0.001mm (0.0001”) 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 (2.4 x 1.8”) viewable area	1/4 VGA AMOLED colour display 57.6 x 43.2mm (2.27 x 1.78”) 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 Information

Technical Specification

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

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 (14 to 140ºF)
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 (13.5oz) - including batteries
Gauge Dimensions	63.5 x 165 x 31.5mm (2.5 x 6.5 x 1.24”)
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.

● Certificate of Calibration supplied as standard.

Standards
- Standards
  
  Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)
  
  Factory calibration: traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A
Downloads
- Downloads
  Dakota PMX2-DL & PMX3-DL Precision Thickness Gauge (PVX & PVX Colour) Instruction Manual
Part Numbers
- Part Numbers
  
  Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)
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  - 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
Accessories
- Accessories
  
  Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)
  - 6 foot RS232 ( DB-9 to lemo )
    Part NumberN-306-0010
  - USB to Serial Adapter
    Part NumberN-402-0510

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Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

The Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauge can display the thickness value with A and B-Scan displays, allowing users to accurately assess a wide range of materials.

Summary

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

The Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauge offers user selectable resolution of either 0.01mm or 0.001mm (0.001/0.0001").

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

Transducer Options

A wide range of Single Element Transducers available

Click Here

DakMaster™

From inspection to professional reports at the click of a button

Click Here

Downloads

Dakota PMX2-DL & PMX3-DL Precision Thickness Gauge (PVX & PVX Colour) Instruction Manual

Key Features

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

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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.

Dakota PMX2-DL Precision Thickness Gauge Measuring Thin Metal

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.

Dakota PMX2-DL Ultrasonic Precision Thickness Gauge

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.

Dakota PMX2-DL Precision Thickness Gauge Screen Close Up

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

Precision Machining

Stamping

Aircraft

Automotive

Thin Plastics

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Product Features

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

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 (0.040 - 360”) IE on steel - 1.27 - 25.4mm (0.050 - 1”) IE on plastic - from 0.127mm (0.005”) EE contact on steel - 2.54 - 914.4mm (0.100 - 36”) IEE on steel - 0.152 - 12.7mm (0.006 - 0.5”) EEV contact on steel - 2.54 - 152.4mm (0.100 - 6”)	PE contact on steel - 1.00 - 9144mm (0.040 - 360”) IE on steel - 1.27 - 25.4mm (0.050 - 1”) IE on plastic - from 0.127mm (0.005”) EE contact on steel - 2.54 - 914.4mm (0.100 - 36”) IEE on steel - 0.152 - 12.7mm (0.006 - 0.5”) EEV contact on steel - 2.54 - 152.4mm (0.100 - 6”)
Resolution	0.01mm (0.001”), 0.001mm (0.0001”) selectable	0.01mm (0.001”), 0.001mm (0.0001”) 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 (2.4 x 1.8”) viewable area	1/4 VGA AMOLED colour display 57.6 x 43.2mm (2.27 x 1.78”) 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 Specification

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

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 (14 to 140ºF)
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 (13.5oz) - including batteries
Gauge Dimensions	63.5 x 165 x 31.5mm (2.5 x 6.5 x 1.24”)
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.

● Certificate of Calibration supplied as standard.

Standards

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

Factory calibration: traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A

Part Numbers

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

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

Accessories

Dakota PMX Precision Thickness Gauges (PVX)

6 foot RS232 ( DB-9 to lemo )
Part Number: N-306-0010
USB to Serial Adapter
Part Number: N-402-0510