PCE-2900 Hardness meter
modern, dynamic with touch screen display and ABS plastic case resistant to shocks, infrared printer, great storage capacity for metallic materials, with hardness scales of Vichkers, Rockwell, Brinell, Leeb, Shore and breaking strength

The modern and dynamic PCE-2900 hardness meter is a state-of-the-art impact hardness meter to perform measurements in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, grey cast iron, alloy steel, etc. The PCE-2900 hardness meter is delivered with type D percussion drill as a built-in spring which applies a force 11 in a 11Nmm force and impacts with the test piece. The dynamic PCE-2900 hardness meter compares the force applied on the type D percussion drill with the one applied when it impacts with the test piece. In other words, the hard test pieces have an important rebound strength while softer test pieces absorb more force so the rebound strength is lower. The PCE-2900 hardness meter calculates the rebound force in HL (Leeb hardness) and register the value in its internal memory. The PCE-2900 hardness meter has a great storage capacity to store up to 800 measurements which can be easily sent through the interface to the infrared printer included in the delivery. Thanks to the integrated conversion table, the PCE-2900 hardness meter can show hardness in different magnitudes such as HRC, HRB (according to Rockwell), HV, (according to Vickers), HB (according to Brinell), HS (Shore hardness) and MPa (breaking strength). The PCE-2900 hardness meter has a large, light and bright LCD touch screen display (240 x 320 pixels) to allow the reading of measuring values in harsh conditions. The PCE-2900 hardness meter has been designed to measure from any position, even in 180º measurements. The PCE-2900 hardness meter can also measure rough surfaces with a 30 mm radius. Measurement accuracy of the hardness meter is ±6 HLD. The PCE-2900 hardness meter comes with a lithium battery to ensure approx. 30 m of continuous operation. The auto shut-off function enlarges the operating time. If you are looking for a hardness meter without memory, software or interface to measure metallic materials, please click here. If you are looking for a similar hardness meter with type D percussion drill, click here.

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- Infrared printed included in the delivery
- It shows breaking strength directly
- large, bright and touch screen LCD display
- ABS plastic case resistant to shocks

- Measurement can be taken at any position.
- Wide measurement range.
- Hardness scales (HRC, HRB, HV, HB, HS, Mpa)
- For any metallic material

Technical specifications

Maximum hardness

170 ~ 960 HLD

Repeatability

±6 HLD

Statistics

calculation of the average value up to   99 values

Percussion drill

Type D

Minimum piece weight

2 kg (on a stable position / 50 g with coupling gel)

Minimum piece thickness

3 mm with coupling gel

Display

touch LCD display (240 x 320 pixels)

Data memory

800 data registration

Interface

infrared for the printer

Power

3,7 V lithium ion rechargeable battery

Operating temperature

-20 ... +50 ºC

Operating humidity

20% ~ 85%

Dimensions

180 x 90 x 30 mm

Weight

350 g

Here you can see the values displayed during a measurement. The   X   value refers to the average value of 6 measurements while the S value refers to the difference between the max. and min. value.

Here you can see the values stored in the hardness meter. It has memory for   800 measurements. It is possible to display diverse hardness magnitudes.    

Here there is a printing of the measurements which appear in the upper images. It indicates the percussion drill time, material, hardness, date, time, average value as well as the difference between max. and min. values. Data can be transferred to the printer by means of a cable or infrared.

The PCE-2900 hardness meter ready to be used
 

Type D percussion drill
Special characteristic: Standard percussion drill for most measurements.  

Technical specifications
Impact energy: 11 Nmm
Percussion drill mass: 5,5 g
Pin diameter: 3 mm
Pin hardness: ≥ 1600HV
Percussion drill diameter: 20 mm
Percussion drill length: 147 mm
Weight: 75 g
 

Thermal printer:
Printer with infrared port for data transference. Data can be also transferred by means of a cable included in the delivery.

Max. printing velocity. 50 mm/s, printing width 57 mm, activated by 7,2 Ni-MH battery, mains voltage of 12 V.

Delivery contents
1 x PCE-2900 hardness meter,
1 x type D percussion drill,
1 x printer with an infrared port
1 x test block ,
1 x charger,
1 x data cable (connected with the printer),
1 x paper roll,
1 x user’s manual,
1x carrying case

Optional accessories

- ISO Calibration certificate
We offer a calibration certificate that meets DIN ISO 9000. This is done by an independent laboratory. It can be ordered with the unit or when an annual calibration is required.