DAKOTA NDT ZX6-DL Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

Dakota NDT ZX6 & ZX6-DL Corrosion Thickness Gauges. The new Dakota ZX6 Wall Thickness Gauge accurately measures wall thickness and the extent of corrosion of all metals, ceramics, glass and most rigid plastics - from only one side!When operated in E-E Mode (Thru-Paint Mode), the coating is eliminated from the reading and the gauge will display only the thickness of the metal wall. ZX6 Features include Automatic or Manual Probe Zero maximizing accuracy, 5-position Gain Adjustment to help located the correct backwall echo and to penetrate the walls on sound-attenuating materials such as cast metals and thick materials. It also features Differential mode, Hi-Low Alarms with audible and visual indicators and Scan mode that captures the minimum thickness at 100 measurements per second (100 Hz). It also includes a special Velocity Mode to measure in terms of velocity for nodularity testing. The ZX6 can be used in a Single Thickness Reading mode or in a Scan mode , where the probe is dragged over a large measuring area. The minimum thickness reading recorded during the "scan" will be displayed. The gauge and probe have a protection rating of IP67, is impact-resistant and environmentally sealed to provide trouble-free operation under the toughest field conditions. The ZX-6 is covered by a 5-Year Limited Warranty, CE-certified and is proudly Made in the USA.

The new Dakota ZX6-DL Wall Thickness Gauge accurately measures wall thickness and the extent of corrosion of all metals, ceramics, glass and most rigid plastics - from only one side!When operated in E-E Mode (Thru-Paint Mode), the coating is eliminated from the reading and the gauge will display only the thickness of the metal wall. Incorporates built-in datalogging for 10,000 values with 250 readings per batch, up to 40 separate batches with USB Output. Data can be transferred into any program in ".csv" format or viewed in DAKVIEW4 Software (free download). The ZX6-DL permits the operator to select from 8 preset materials as well as program 2 custom material velocities, plus allows free adjustment of the velocity as desired and allows the end-user to calibrate to a sample of known thickness where the velocity is automatically calculated. Additionally, to optimize linearity over a wide range, the user can perform a 2 point calibration to two samples of known thickness. The optimal velocity is automatically calculated to provide the highest accuracy and linearity between the low and high calibration points. The ZX6DL can be used in a Single Thickness Reading mode or in a Scan mode , where the probe is dragged over a large measuring area. The minimum thickness reading recorded during the "scan" will be displayed. The ZX6-DL probe is waterproof and can be submerged in water.

Specification:
PHYSICAL:
Weight: 11 ounces (with batteries).
Size: Width (2.5 in / 63.5mm), Height (5.17 in / 131.3mm), Depth (1.24 in / 31.5mm)
Operating Temperature: -22 to 167°F (-30 to 75°C).
Case: Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated aluminum end caps (gasket sealed).
KEYPAD:
Sealed membrane that is resistant to both water and petroleum products. Nine tactile-feedback keys.
TRANSDUCER:
Dual-element (transmit and receive).
1 to 10MHz frequency range.
Locking quick disconnect
LEMO connectors.
4 foot cable.
Custom transducers available for special applications.
CERTIFICATION:
Factory calibration traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A.
WARRANTY:
5 year limited.
POWER SOURCE:
Two 1.5V alkaline, 1.2V NiCad, or 1.5V Lithium AA cells.
Typically operates for 35 hours on alkaline and 23 hours on NiCad.
Low battery indicator on display. Auto shut-off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
Line power USB-C connected to PC or power adapter.
DISPLAY:
Multi-function 7 segment 4.5 digit liquid crystal display with 0.500 in digit height. Two 0.125 in14 segment fields for labels and values, and one 7 segment field for labels and values.
Additional icons to indicate features and modes.
Backlight is selectable on/off/auto, and selectable brightness (Lo, Med, Hi) options.
Bar graph indicates stability of reading.
DATA:
Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings (ZX6-DL).
SOFTWARE:
Comes complete with USB download cable (ZX6-DL).
No software required, comma separated file type (.csv).
REPLACEMENT:
ZX6 replaces ZX-6
ZX6-DL replaces ZX-6DL
MEASURING:
Pulse-Echo (P-E): 0.025 to 36.00 in (0.63 to 914.4mm).
Echo-Echo (E-E): 0.100 to 6.00 in base metal, and coating 0.001to 0.075 in (0.0254 to 1.905mm).
Range dependent on material and transducer type.
Units: English & Metric
Resolution: 0.001 inches (0.01mm)
Velocity Range: 0.0120 to .7300 in/μs (305 to 18,542 m/sec)
PRF: 200Hz
Display Update Rate: 10Hz
Gain: 40-52dB range in 3dB steps.
Time Dependent Gain (TDG): Used in both pulse-echo (P-E) and Echo-Echo (E-E) modes depending on transducer and frequency selected.
FEATURES:
Zero: Manual or auto zero option.
Probe Types: Selectable probe frequency & diameter for improved linearity.
High Speed Scan: Display the lowest reading found during a scan. Scan speed at 100Hz.
Differential Mode: Display the +/- difference from a nominal value entered.
Alarm Mode: High & low alarm limits with audible and visual indicatiors.
VX velocity: Measure in terms of velocity for nodularity testing.

Include:
(1) ZX6 or ZX6-DL - Corrosion Thickness Gauges
(1) Selectable Transducer
(1) Couplant
(1) Manual
(1) Plastic Carrying Case
(1) Certificate of Calibration
(2) AA Batteries.
NOTE: PC Software and Data Transfer Cable included with data logging gauges. PC software available for download from our website.