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The Dakota PMX High Penetration Thickness Gauge (HPX DL+), part number Z-225-0002, is an ultrasonic precision thickness gauge built to measure material types that defeat standard gauges. With multiple high voltage pulser options and filters tuned for lower frequency transducers, it covers materials such as fibreglass, carbon fibre, cast metals, rubber, high density polyethylene (HDPE), fibre reinforced plastic (FRP), lead, and all steels and aluminiums.
Many of these materials are highly attenuating, so an ultrasonic pulse loses energy before it returns a clean echo. The high voltage pulsers and tuned low frequency filters drive enough energy through the part to recover a reliable reading. The Dakota PMX High Penetration Thickness Gauge measures from 1.27 to 30500mm for pulse-echo contact on steel, with selectable resolution of +/- 0.1mm or +/- 0.01mm. Pulser options cover Spike at 200 volt, Square Wave at 400 volt and Tone Burst at 400 volt, each adjustable for pulse width and voltage, with manual or Automatic Gain Control across a 110dB range.
Display modes include digits, B-Scan cross section, scan bar and A-Scan with rectified and full waveform (RF) options. A 4GB SD card stores sequential and grid data logs, with 64 user-definable calibration setups and three adjustable gates. Manual measurement runs at 8 readings per second and scan mode at 250. USB-C connects to a PC or Apple, with free Windows and OSX reporting software.
Used in precision machining, aerospace composites, automotive and thin plastics work. Supplied by BAMR, South Africa's authorised Dakota distributor.
Dakota PMX High Penetration Thickness Gauge (HPX DL+)
With multiple high voltage pulser options, as well as filters tuned for lower frequency transducers (500 kHz - 10 MHz), the Dakota PMX High Penetration Precision Thickness Gauge compliments our product range by adding additional material types to our list of application possibilities. Common material types of interest are Fiberglass, carbon fiber, cast metals, rubber, high density polyethylene (HDPE), fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), lead, and all steels and aluminums.
- High Speed Scan Mode
- Limit alarm mode
- Selectable resolution
- Display modes Material thickness digits display, B-Scan cross sectional display, combined B-Scan and digits display, scan bar display, A-Scan display with rectified, full waveform (RF) options
- Multiple display options B-Scan display speed from 10 to 200 readings per second
- Calibration setups 64 custom user-definable setups, transferable to and from a PC archive
- Adjustable gates 3 adjustable gates, depending on measure mode selected
- Multiple pulser types Spike - 200 volt, Square Wave - 400 volt, Tone Burst 400 volt, all adjustable with variable pulse widths and voltage settings
- Gain control Manual or Automatic Gain Control (AGC) with 110dB range, Time Dependent Gain (TDG) with variable start and slope, adjustable damping options
- Memory and data logging 4GB internal memory with sequential and grid logging options, alpha numeric batch identification, bitmap graphic capture
Measurement
- Measurement Range
- PE contact on steel 1.27-30500mm, PE contact on plastics 2.54-127mm, EE contact on steel 2.54-914.4mm, EEV contact on steel 2.54-152.4mm
- Resolution
- +/- 0.1mm, +/- 0.01mm selectable
- Manual measurement rate
- 8 readings per second
- Scan mode measurement rate
- 250 readings per second
- Scan bar display rate
- 10 to 33 readings per second
Display
- Display type
- 1/8 inch VGA (greyscale), 62 x 45.7mm viewable area
- Display refresh rate
- 25Hz
- Units
- mm or inches (selectable)
Transducer
- Transducer probe type
- Single element with delay tip, pencil with delay tip and contact probes
- Transducer frequency range
- 500kHz - 10MHz
- Transducer recognition
- manual - selectable from a list
Power and Physical
- Power supply
- 3 x AA batteries and via USB
- Battery life alkaline
- greyscale 35 hrs
- Battery life nicad
- greyscale 10 hrs
- Battery life NI-MH
- greyscale 35 hrs
- Operating temperature
- -10 to 60°C B15
- Gauge weight
- 383g - including batteries
- Gauge dimensions
- 63.5 x 165 x 31.5mm
Memory and Processing
- Internal memory
- 4GB SD card
- Data logging formats
- Sequential and grid
- Calibration setups
- 64 custom user-definable setups
- Gates
- 3 adjustable gates, depending on measure mode selected
- Timing
- Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100 MHz 8 bit ultra-low power digitizer
Pulser and Gain
- Pulser type
- Spike - 200 volt, Square Wave - 400 volt, Tone Burst 400 volt, all adjustable with variable pulse widths and voltage settings
- Gain control
- Manual or Automatic Gain Control (AGC) with 110dB range
- Time dependent gain
- TDG with variable start and slope
- Damping options
- 35, 50, 75, 300, 600 & 1500 ohms
Calibration
- Calibration options
- Single, two point, velocity and material type
Specifications
Measurement
- Measurement Range
- PE contact on steel 1.27-30500mm, PE contact on plastics 2.54-127mm, EE contact on steel 2.54-914.4mm, EEV contact on steel 2.54-152.4mm
- Resolution
- +/- 0.1mm, +/- 0.01mm selectable
- Manual measurement rate
- 8 readings per second
- Scan mode measurement rate
- 250 readings per second
- Scan bar display rate
- 10 to 33 readings per second
Display
- Display type
- 1/8 inch VGA (greyscale), 62 x 45.7mm viewable area
- Display refresh rate
- 25Hz
- Units
- mm or inches (selectable)
Transducer
- Transducer probe type
- Single element with delay tip, pencil with delay tip and contact probes
- Transducer frequency range
- 500kHz - 10MHz
- Transducer recognition
- manual - selectable from a list
Power and Physical
- Power supply
- 3 x AA batteries and via USB
- Battery life alkaline
- greyscale 35 hrs
- Battery life nicad
- greyscale 10 hrs
- Battery life NI-MH
- greyscale 35 hrs
- Operating temperature
- -10 to 60°C B15
- Gauge weight
- 383g - including batteries
- Gauge dimensions
- 63.5 x 165 x 31.5mm
Memory and Processing
- Internal memory
- 4GB SD card
- Data logging formats
- Sequential and grid
- Calibration setups
- 64 custom user-definable setups
- Gates
- 3 adjustable gates, depending on measure mode selected
- Timing
- Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100 MHz 8 bit ultra-low power digitizer
Pulser and Gain
- Pulser type
- Spike - 200 volt, Square Wave - 400 volt, Tone Burst 400 volt, all adjustable with variable pulse widths and voltage settings
- Gain control
- Manual or Automatic Gain Control (AGC) with 110dB range
- Time dependent gain
- TDG with variable start and slope
- Damping options
- 35, 50, 75, 300, 600 & 1500 ohms
Calibration
- Calibration options
- Single, two point, velocity and material type
What's in the kit
What's in the kit
Downloads
Frequently asked questions
What materials can the HPX DL+ measure?
The gauge is designed for fiberglass, carbon fibre, cast metals, rubber, HDPE, FRP, lead, steels and aluminium. This makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications beyond standard coatings.
What's the measurement range of the HPX DL+?
Range varies by probe type. PE contact on steel measures 1.27 mm to 30.5 metres. PE contact on plastics measures 2.54 to 127 mm. EE contact on steel extends to 914.4 mm.
Can I use this gauge in field conditions?
Yes. The HPX DL+ runs on three AA batteries with 35 hours of battery life (alkaline or NI-MH), operates between -10 and 60 degrees Celsius, and weighs 383 grammes, making it portable for on-site work.
What resolution options are available?
You can select either +/- 0.1 mm for standard measurements or +/- 0.01 mm for higher precision applications, depending on your quality requirements.
How many calibration setups can I store?
The HPX DL+ stores up to 64 custom user-definable calibration setups, allowing you to quickly switch between different materials or configurations without recalibrating each time.
What data logging and storage options does the gauge provide?
The HPX DL+ includes 4 GB of onboard SD card storage and supports sequential and grid data logging formats for batch analysis and inspection traceability.
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