PCE-2000 (type D impact) hardness tester
for testing metals, with internal memory and RS-232 interface

PCE-2000 (type D impact) portable hardness tester is used for quickly testing surface hardness of metalic materials according to the parameters: Rockwell B & C, Vickers HV, Brinell HB, Shore HS and Leeb HL. The hardness tester can be used in any position, including on a mount, with angle selection and adjustment. The striking unit fits easily on top of the item being measured. With the external digital indicator showing all the functions and readings, there is no way of making errors in the measurements. The hardness tester comes with a statistical function to calculate average value and an RS-232 interface to allow for the possibility of transmitting data to a computer. Technical specifications can be found further down this page. If you wish to acquire a hardness tester for metals without an interface, memory or software, click here.
If you are looking for a hardness tester which uses an impact method of measurement, click here.

   - Measures all the standard parameters
   - External striking instrument (1.5m cable)
   - Large measurement range   
   - Highly accurate
   - Can measure in any position
   - RS-232 interface
   - Internal memory of 1250 groups of data
   - optional software and data cable
  - An array of adaptors available as well as
    optional striking instruments
 

display of the device

 

PCE-2000 (type D impact)

View or print the user's manual
 
 

Princple of measurement for hardness testers:
The dynamic measurement process uses the difference between the rebound velocity of a small striking pin. This is shot at the metal surface being measured from the device by way of a tension spring.

Hardness testers can be used for:
steel, cast steel, cold cast steel tools, stainless steel, cst iron, aluminium, brass, bronze and forged metals.

Measurement conditions:
   - Minimum surface measurable 10 x 10mm
   - Minimum radial curvature of measurement surface r = 30mm without adaptor, with adaptor screw
     and v-slot the minimum radial curve is 11mm
   - For working pieces less than 5kg and wall thickness of 5mm if the device is fastened to a solid
     base before using it to measure hardness
   - Working pieces of less than 2kg have to be attached to a solid base using coupling gel.

The following link has an explantion of the hardness testing process.

Like the PCE-2000 (impact D) hardness tester, it comes with an RS-232 interface, which can be connected to a computer to allow for data to be archived. Data saved to the memory of the device can also be sent to a computer for analysis and documentation. You will find software in the optional accessories further down this page.

Contents
PCE-2000 hardness tester, test position, cleaning brush, connecting gel, cover, case and user's manual.

Optional accessories

- Software with RS-232 cable
For transmission of data to a computer.

- RS-232 to USB adaptor
The standard hardness tester includes and RS-232 interface.  This adaptor allows you to connect the device to something via a USB cable.
 
- ISO calibration certificate
The calibration certificate includes a laboratory calibration wth a document containing all the measurement values. This allows for an annual recalibration.

- Adaptor for internal or external diameters
For concaved and convexed surfaces as well as an adaptor for radius. With these adaptors you can measure the insides of tubes.

Below you will find an overview of the different product groups of measuring instruments

Nº.

Material

LD

HRC

HRB

HB

HSD

HV

1

300 to
900

20 to
68

38.4 to
99.5

80 to
647

23.5 to
99.5

80 to
940

2

300 to
840

20.4 to
67.1

80 to
898

3