Dakota NDT ZX-6DL
Dakota NDT ZX-6DL Data Logger ultrasonic thickness gauge is at the top of the ZX line of basic thickness gauges. They combine a standard pulse-echo flaw detection measurement mode with a multi-echo through paint mode for use on materials with epoxy-based coatings and eliminate the coating error without having to remove it. They are equipped with adjustable gain, as well as auto Time-Dependent Gain in both measurement modes. Our limited 5-year warranty indicates how we feel about the durability and reliability of the ZX-6 Series.
Features
Zero: Manual or auto-zero option.
Probe Types: Selectable probe frequency & diameter for improved linearity.
High-Speed Scan: Display the lowest reading found during a scan. Scan speed at 100Hz.
Differential Mode: Display the +/- difference from a nominal value entered.
Alarm Mode: High & low alarm limits with audible and visual indicators.
VX velocity: Measure in terms of velocity for nodularity testing
Physical
Weight: 11 ounces (with batteries)
Size: Width (2.5 in / 63.5 mm)
Height (5.17 in / 131.3 mm)
Depth (1.24 in / 31.5 mm)
Operating Temperature: -22 to 167F (-30 to 75C).
The extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated aluminum end caps (gasket sealed).
Keypad
The Dakota NDT ZX-6DL sealed membrane is resistant to both water and petroleum products.
Nine tactile feedback keys.
Transducer
Dual element (transmit and receive.)
1 to 10 MHz frequency range.
Locking quick disconnect LEMO connectors.
4-foot cable.
Custom transducers available for special applications.
Warranty
5 Year Limited
Power Source
Two 1.5V alkalines, 1.2V NiCad, or 1.5V Lithium AA cells.
Typically operates for 45 hours on alkaline and 23 hours on NiCad
The Dakota NDT ZX-6DL low battery indicator on display. Auto shut-off after 5 minutes of inactivity
Line power USB-C connected to PC or power adapter.
Display
Multi-function 7 segment 4.5 digit liquid crystal display with 0.500 in digit height. Two 0.125 in14 segment fields for labels and values, and one 7 segment field for labels and values. Additional icons to indicate features and modes.
The backlight is selectable on/off/auto, and selectable brightness (Low, Med, Hi) options.
The bar graph indicates the stability of the reading.
Data
Serial over USB-C using CDC class (standard).
Accessory RS232 serial or Bluetooth option.
Certification
Dakota Ultrasonics ZX-6 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge comes with factory calibration traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A.
Measuring
Pulse-Echo (P-E): 0.025 to 36.00 in (0.63 to 914.4 mm).
Echo-Echo (E-E): 0.100 to 6.00 in base metal, and 0.001 to 0.075 in (0.0254 to 1.905mm).
Range dependent on material types and transducer frequency & diameter.
Units: English & Metric
Resolution: 0.001 inches (0.01 millimeters)
Velocity Range: 0.0120 to .7300 in/μs (305 to 18,542 m/sec)
PRF: 200Hz
Display Update Rate: 10Hz
Gain: 40-52dB range in 3dB steps.
4-foot Gain (TDG): Used in both pulse-echo (P-E) and Echo-Echo (E-E) modes depending on transducer and frequency selected.
Data Logger
Sequential data storage, 40 files of 250 readings per file, for 10,000 readings