PCE Instruments PCE-2000N Metal Hardness Tester
Features
- Measures all common hardness parameters
- External impact device on 1.5 m / 4.9 ft cable
- Large measuring range
- High precision
- Storage data measurements on USB stick
- Various other impactors as accessories
- Measurement in different angles possible
- Colour display
Description
The PCE-Instruments PCE-2000N hardness meter uses the Leeb rebound method. This is a dynamic hardness test method in which a standardized test specimen, usually a hard metal ball, is hit with defined impact energy on a test surface. The impact of the hard metal ball on the test surface results in a plastic deformation of the surface at the point of impact. From this deformation results in an energy loss, which is proportional to the workpiece hardness and can be determined by the ratio of rebound to impact velocity of the specimen.
This technology enables a compact design, which makes it particularly suitable for the hardness tester. In contrast to static test methods with heavy hardness testing machines, a mobile hardness tester can be used very flexibly in the incoming or outgoing inspection, in production and generally in all areas where hardness has an influence on quality parameters. The hardness tester from PCE Instruments can be used to measure six different hardness scales (HL, HV, HRA, HRC, HB, HV, HS) as well as ten different materials.
As standard, the hardness meter is supplied with a striker D, but optional additional impactors (DC, DL, C, D + 15, E, G) can be connected for more specific applications. In addition, the data can be saved directly on a USB stick, which further extends the flexibility of this mobile hardness tester. With a highly readable OLED display, a long standby time, a handy housing and a symbol-based menu navigation, the handling of the mobile hardness tester is extremely user-friendly.
This technology enables a compact design, which makes it particularly suitable for the hardness tester. In contrast to static test methods with heavy hardness testing machines, a mobile hardness tester can be used very flexibly in the incoming or outgoing inspection, in production and generally in all areas where hardness has an influence on quality parameters. The hardness tester from PCE Instruments can be used to measure six different hardness scales (HL, HV, HRA, HRC, HB, HV, HS) as well as ten different materials.
As standard, the hardness meter is supplied with a striker D, but optional additional impactors (DC, DL, C, D + 15, E, G) can be connected for more specific applications. In addition, the data can be saved directly on a USB stick, which further extends the flexibility of this mobile hardness tester. With a highly readable OLED display, a long standby time, a handy housing and a symbol-based menu navigation, the handling of the mobile hardness tester is extremely user-friendly.
Technical Specifications
| Measuring ranges |
170 ... 960 HLD 17.9 ... 69.5 HRC 19 ... 683 HB 80 ... 1042 HV 30.6 ... 102.6 HS 59.1 ... 88 HRA 13.5. .. 101.7 HRB |
|
Impact device included (optional impact devices) |
D (DC, D + 15, C, G, DL) |
| Cable length impact device | About 1.5 m / 4.9 ft |
| Accuracy | ± 0.5% (@ 800 HLD) |
| Repeatability | 0.8% (@ 800 HLD) |
| Hardness scales |
HL (Leeb) HV (Vickers) HB (Brinell) HS (Shore) HRA (Rockwell A) HRB (Rockwell B) HRC (Rockwell C) |
| Measurable materials |
Steel Cast steel Alloy steel Stainless steel Gray glacé Ductile iron Cast aluminum alloy Cu-zinc (brass) Copper-tin alloy, Copper |
| Display resolution | 128 x 64 pixel OLED |
| Data storage | 600 averages in 6 data groups |
| Data output | USB stick |
| Power supply | 3 x AA 1,5V-batteries |
| Auto Power-Off | if not in use, the device shuts off automatically after 12 minutes |
| Operating conditions | 10 ... 50°C / 50 ... 122°F, 20 ... 90% rh |
| Storage conditions | -30 ... 60°C / -22 ... 140°F |
| Dimensions | 160 x 80 x 40 mm / 6.3 x 3.1 x 1.6 in (H x W x D) |
| Weight |
Measuring device with batteries: approx. 300 g / < 1 lb Impact device : approx. 75 g / < 1 lb |
| Material | |
| Steel / cold rolled steel |
HRA 59.1 ... 85.8 HRC 20 ... 68.5 HRB 38.4 ... 99.6 HB 127 ... 651 HSD 32.2 ... 99.5 HV 83 ... 976 |
| Alloyed tool steel |
HRC 20.4 ... 67.1 HV 80 ... 898 |
| Stainless steel |
HRB 46.5 ... 101.7 HB 85 ... 655 HV 85 ... 802 |
| Cast iron | HB 93 ... 334 |
| Ductile iron | HB 131 ... 387 |
| Cast aluminum |
HRB 23.8 ... 84.6 HB 19 ... 164 |
| Brass |
HRB 13.5 ... 95.3 HB 40 ... 173 |
| Bronze | HB 60 ... 290 |
| Copper | HB 45 ... 315 |
Delivery Scope
- 1 x Hardness tester PCE-2000N
- 1 x Hardness comparison block
- 1 x Striker type D
- 1 x Transport case
- 1 x Cleaning brush
- 1 x User manual
- 3 x AA 1,5V-batteries
- 2 x Stabilization ring
- 1 x 2 GB USB stick
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