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Dakota ZX Thickness Gauges
Product Description
The ZX Corrosion Thickness Gauge is available in seven different models. Each thickness gauge provides the inspector with increasing functionality – from the entry level Dakota ZX1 Thickness Gauge, to the top of the range Dakota ZX6-DL Corrosion Thickness Gauge.
Each Dakota ZX Thickness Gauge has been designed to withstand the harshest environments, made from an extruded aluminium body and is equipped with a LCD screen for improved visibility during sunlight.
Producing repeatable and reproducible measurements, the Dakota ZX range is available with a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty, giving you peace of mind.
Applications
| Corrosion Pitting | Tanks | Glass |
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| Boilers | Tube & Pipe | |
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Product Features
| Model & Part Number | ZX1 | ZX2 | ZX3 | ZX5 | ZX5-DL | ZX6 | ZX6-DL |
| Display Mode | |||||||
| Material thickness digits display | |||||||
| Measurement Range | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm |
| Measurement Resolution | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm |
| Velocity Calibration Range | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s |
| Additional Features | |||||||
| Velocity Settings | 1 programmable velocity, pre-calibrated for steel | 2 user programmable & 8 pre-calibrated velocities for: aluminium, cast iron, plexiglass, polystyrene, polyurethane, PVC, stainless steel & steel | |||||
| High Speed Scan Mode | |||||||
| Differential Mode | |||||||
| Limit alarm mode | |||||||
| Memory and Data Logging | Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings | Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings | |||||
| Transducer Probe Type | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element |
| Transducer Frequency Range | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz |
| V-path / dual path error correction | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Probe Zero | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) |
| Display – LCD | 12.7mm 4.5 digit | 12.7mm 4.5 digit | 12.7mm 4.5 digit | 12.7mm 4.5 digit | 12.7mm 4.5 digit | 12.7mm 4.5 digit | 12.7mm 4.5 digit |
| Units (selectable) | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm |
| LED Backlight | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto |
| Repeatability / Stability Indicator |
| Model & Part Number | ZX1 | ZX2 | ZX3 | ZX5 | ZX5-DL | ZX6 | ZX6-DL |
| Display Mode | |||||||
| Material thickness digits display | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
| Measurement Range | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm EE: 2.54 – 152.4mm | PE: 0.63 – 914.4mm EE: 2.54 – 152.4mm |
| Measurement Resolution | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm | 0.01mm |
| Velocity Calibration Range | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s | 305 – 18,542m/s |
| Additional Features | |||||||
| Velocity Settings | 1 programmable velocity, pre-calibrated for steel | 2 user programmable & 8 pre-calibrated velocities for: aluminium, cast iron, plexiglass, polystyrene, polyurethane, PVC, stainless steel & steel | – | – | – | – | |
| High Speed Scan Mode | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ||
| Differential Mode | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |||
| Limit alarm mode | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | |||
| Memory and Data Logging | – | – | – | – | Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings | Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings | |
| Transducer Probe Type | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Dual element |
| Transducer Frequency Range | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz | 1 – 10MHz |
| V-path / dual path error correction | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Probe Zero | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) | Manual (via integrated probe disk) |
| Display | 12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD | 12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD | 12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD | 12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD | 12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD | 12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD | 12.7mm 4.5 digit LCD |
| Units (selectable) | mm or inches | mm or inches | mm or inches | mm or inches | mm or inches | mm or inches | mm or inches |
| LED Backlight | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto | on/off/auto |
| Repeatability / Stability Indicator | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ | ♦ |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | Description | Certificate |
| Z-300-0003 | Dakota ZX1 Thickness Gauge (ZX-1) | ♦ |
| Z-301-0003 | Dakota ZX2 Thickness Gauge (ZX-2) | ♦ |
| Z-302-0003 | Dakota ZX3 Thickness Gauge (ZX-3) | ♦ |
| Z-303-0003 | Dakota ZX5 Thickness Gauge (ZX-5) | ♦ |
| Z-304-0003 | Dakota ZX5-DL Thickness Gauge (ZX-5DL) | ♦ |
| Z-305-0003 | Dakota ZX6 Thickness Gauge (ZX-6) | ♦ |
| Z-306-0003 | Dakota ZX6-DL Thickness Gauge (ZX-6DL) | ♦ |
| Operating Temperature | -30 to 75ºC | |
| Power Supply | 2 x AA batteries | |
| Battery Life | Alkaline – 45 hrs and Nicad – 23 hrs | |
| Gauge Weight | 312g – including batteries | |
| Gauge Dimensions | 63.5 x 131 x 31.5mm |
Data Sheet
Standards
Factory calibration traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A
Accessories
| Dakota ZX1 Corrosion Thickness Gauge | ||
![]() | Part Number: | Z-300-0003 |
| Dakota ZX2 Corrosion Thickness Gauge | ||
![]() | Part Number: | Z-301-0003 |
| Dakota ZX3 Corrosion Thickness Gauge | ||
![]() | Part Number: | Z-302-0003 |
| Dakota ZX5 Corrosion Thickness Gauge | ||
![]() | Part Number: | Z-303-0003 |
| Dakota ZX5-DL Corrosion Thickness Gauge | ||
![]() | Part Number: | Z-304-0003 |
| Dakota ZX6 Corrosion Thickness Gauge | ||
![]() | Part Number: | Z-305-0003 |
| Dakota ZX6-DL Corrosion Thickness Gauge | ||
![]() | Part Number: | Z-306-0003 |










