Dakota ZX-1 & ZX-2
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges
The Dakota ZX-1 & ZX-2 are basic fixed velocity Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges that require no special training to operate.
The ZX-1 is a dual element corrosion style thickness gauge, with single programmed material velocity that can be programmed for any material via computer.
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The ZX-1 & 2 are basic fixed velocity gauges that require no special training to operate. Calibration is done by simply scrolling to a known material velocity, or selecting a common material from a list of material types in the ZX-2. The gauges were designed and built to withstand the roughest industry conditions, are affordable, and are backed by a 5 year limited warranty.
If you’re looking for a quality instrument to reliably meet or exceed your NDT application expectations, look no further.
Dakota ZX-1 & ZX-2 Overview
The Dakota ZX-1 & ZX-2 are basic fixed velocity ultrasonic thickness gauges.
Calibration is done by simply scrolling to a known material velocity, or selecting a common material from a list of material types in the ZX-2. The gauges were designed and built to withstand the roughest industry conditions, are affordable, and backed by a 5 year limited warranty.
Key Features:
• Easy To Operate.
• 5 Year Warranty, CE-Certified and Made in USA​
• Pulse-echo measurement.
• Dual element transducers (1-10MHz options).
• 120MHz FPGA timing.
• 150 volt square wave pulser.
• Low-temperature custom LCD display (-22 F / -30 C).
• Adjustable material velocity.
• Selectable material list (ZX-2 only).
• IP65 protection rating.
• 5 year limited warranty.
Applications:-
Thickness Testing Applications include:
• Corrosion & Pitting
• Tube & Pipe
• Tanks
• Boilers
• Glass
• Variety of other Applications
Dakota ZX-1 & ZX-2 Technical
Physical
Power Source
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Weight: 11 ounces (with batteries).
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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).
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Case: Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated aluminum end caps (gasket sealed).
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Two 1.5V alkaline, 1.2V NiCad, or 1.5V Lithium AA cells
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Typically operates for 45 hours on alkaline and 23 hours on NiCad batteries.
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Low battery indicator on display. Unit turns off automatically when battery is too low to operate reliably.
Display
Keypad
Transducer
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Sealed membrane that is resistant to both water and petroleum products.
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Seven or eight tactile-feedback keys - dependant on model.
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Dual element (transmit and receive)
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1 to 10 MHz frequency range.
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Locking quick disconnect LEMO connectors.
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4 foot cable.
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Custom transducers available for special applications.
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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.
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Backlight is selectable on/off/auto, and selectable brightness (Lo, Med, Hi) options.
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Bar graph indicates stability of reading.
Certification
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Factory calibration traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A.
Warranty
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5 year limited.
Measurement
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Range: Measures from 0.025 to 36.00 inches (0.63 to 914.4 millimeters). Range dependent on material and transducer type.
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Units: English & Metric
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Resolution: 0.001 inches (0.01 millimeters)
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Velocity Range: 0.0120 to .7300 in/μs (305 to 18,542 m/sec)
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PRF: 200Hz
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Display Update Rate: 10Hz
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Velocity Settings: ZX-1 adjustable on keypad. ZX-2 adjustable on keypad and selectable from 8 factory presets and 2 programmable custom velocity options.
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Velocity Chart in. / mm
1. Steel 4340 .2330 / 5918
2. Stainless 303 .2230 / 5664
3. Aluminum 2024 .2510 / 6375
4. Cast Iron .1800 / 4572
5. Plexiglass .1060 / 2692
6. PVC .0940 / 2388
7. Polystyrene .0920 / 2337
8. Polyurethane .0700 / 1778
9. Custom
10. Custom