Ultrasonic Durometer PCE-5000
Ultrasonic durometer following ultrasonic contact impedance principle / 
to measure at locations that are difficult to reach /  LCD with background lights / non-destructive examination of metallic objects / with enclosure of stainless steel /

The ultrasonic durometer is a device, based on a patent filed in 1961. Therefore the hardness measurement is performed through a diamond placed on a spring. Due to its design and measurement method, the ultrasonic durometer allows a simple and non-destructive analysis of metallic objects. The ultrasonic durometer enables measurements on various construction parts, since it is programmed to measure with different SI-units, the most common of which are the hardness scales according to Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers. Featuring a RS-232-interface the ultrasonic durometer PCE-5000 can be connected to a computer in order to read out and print out the measured data. The ultrasonic durometer allows a detailed overview of all the data, since it can record even the thresholds as well as mean values. The mean value is automatically generated as soon as more than one measurement is performed with the ultrasonic durometer PCE-5000. Its design allows reaching even locations that would be otherwise hard to reach, and it allows reviewing and reading the values comfortably at its graphic display. Due to an option to calibrate, the ultrasonic durometer can be always calibrated by the user at any time. A calibration might be necessary, if for example the last measurement was more than three months back, or when the environment is significantly different from before, if the ultrasonic sensor has already performed a major amount of measurements, or if the measurement of a defined calibration object shows a divergent. If you should have more questions regarding the ultrasonic durometer PCE-5000, please read the following technical data, use our contact form or call us: UK customers +44(0) 23 809 870 30 / US customers +1-410-387-7703. Our technicians and engineers will gladly advise you regarding the durometers or any other products in the field of Control Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Measuring Instruments or Scales and Balances of PCE Instruments Ltd.

- High Accuracy
- Tests HV, HB, HRC, HRB, HRA, MPa
- Memory of more than 1000 measuring sets
- Quick measurement
- Large LCD

- For metallic objects
- Enables measurement in small spaces
- For locations that are normally hard to reach
- Simple calibration
- RS-232 Interface

Technical specifications of the Ultrasonic Durometer PCE-5000

Measuring Range

Rockwell

20 ... 70 HRC

Brinell

90 ... 460 HB

Vickers

240 ... 940 HV

Accuracy

Rockwell HRC

1.5 % from displayed value

Brinell HB

4 % from displayed value

Vickers HV

3 % from displayed value

General information about the Ultrasonic Durometer PCE-5000

Measuring principle

Ultrasonic contact impedance

Measuring direction

360 °

Measuring time

2 seconds

Display of hardness unit

HRC, HV, HB, additionally: HRA, HRB, MPa

Display

Graphic LCD monitor with background lights

Minimum material thickness

2 mm

Data memory

up to 2000 measurement sets
up to 20 calibration data

Measurement sensor

standard sensor: test force of 20 N

Cable Length

1.5 m

Statistics

individual value, MIN / MAX, mean value

Power Source

4.2 V battery, 4800 mAh (rechargeable)

Operation time

approx. 10 hrs. (switched off background lights)

Automatic shutdown

after 30 minutes of inactivity

Diameters

162 x 81 x 31 mm (device with display)

Surrounding temperature

-10 ... + 40 °C

Storage temperature

-20 ... +60 °C

Relative Humidity

≤ 85 %

Weight

incl. sensor approx. 755 g

Examples of Application of the Ultrasonic Durometer PCE-5000

The ultrasonic durometer PCE-5000 features a large LCD, so the values can be read out clearly. Additionally a 1.5 m cable connecting the sensor with the device allows reaching spots, that would be otherwise hard to reach. 

Here you can see the measurement of metal by the ultrasonic durometer.

The large display of the ultrasonic durometer PCE-5000 makes reading the values easy and comfortable. As you can see, the ultrasonic durometer features a long cable, which allows reaching spots, that would be otherwise hard to reach.

Delivery Content of the Ultrasonic Durometer PCE-5000

1 x ultrasonic durometer PCE-5000
1 x test sensor 20 N (standard)
1 x cable 
1 x bloc battery 4.2 V
1 x USB cable
1 x USB adapter
1 x screwdriver
1 x silicone protector for sensor
1 x interface cable (RS-232)
1 x certificate from producer
1 x solid service case
1 x instruction manual

Additional Equipment of the Ultrasonic Durometer PCE-5000

ISO calibration / certification
For companies that want to admit their ultrasonic durometer to their internal pool of test devices or for annual calibration. The certification in accordance to ISO  includes a lab-calibration and a certificate with all measuring values. The name of the ordering company / the contact information of the purchaser will also be entered into the report.

Additional measuring sensors
10 N sensor
50 N sensor
98 N sensor

Additional measuring sensors can be connected to the ultrasonic durometer, which diverge in their test force, which is applied to measure the hardness. The different sensors measure the hardness of the objects depending on the roughness of their surface. For example the standard sensor with 20 N measures surfaces with a roughness of less than 5 µm. The 10 N sensor measures a roughness of less than 3.2 µm and the one with 98 N measures a roughness of less than 15 µm. 

Support rings
Support ring flat
Support ring cylindrical form (small)
Support ring cylindrical form (large)

The support rings of the ultrasonic durometer are to attach to the sensor and thus allow testing different kinds of surfaces. 

Calibration blocs
28 ... 35 HRC
38 ... 43 HRC
48 ... 53 HRC
58 ... 63 HRC
300 ... 500 HV

In order to guarantee a high accuracy of the ultrasonic durometer, there are various calibration blocs purchasable, which facilitate a calibration of the device.

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Contact:
PCE Instruments UK Limited
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Phone: +44(0) 23 809 870 30
Fax: +44(0) 23 809 870 39

Contact:
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8
Jupiter 33458 FL
USA
Phone: +1-410-387-7703
Fax: +1-410-387-7714

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