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PVX

PVX Precision Scope

The PVX v2.0 is our most advanced precision A-Scan scope, commonly used in the aerospace, automotive, stamping and precision machining industries.  The versatility and transducer options offer a measuring range from very thin to extremely thick, with exceptional resolution.  There’s a variety of features and tools to accommodate a number of material types and applications.  The electronic platform is FPGA driven for speed and accuracy.  The screen refresh rate at 25Hz contributes to the overall responsiveness of the gauge.  The built-in data logger has two file format options, grid or sequential, and is equipped with an internal 4 GB SD card for memory.  Connectivity to a standard PC or Mac via USB-C, and used in conjunction with our Windows® PC or MAC OSX reporting software available for download, at no charge, on our website.

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  •  Powered by a 100MHz DSP platform using FPGA technology.
  •  Adjustable 200 volt pulser: 100, 150 & 200 volts.
  • Up to 250 Hz pulse repetition rate (PRF).
  • Variable pulse width (spike, thin & wide).
  • 110dB gain range. Manual and Automatic (AGC), depending on measure mode selected.
  •  Time dependent gain (TDG), with variable start and slope.
  •  Impedance damping options (35, 50, 75, (300, 600 & 1500).
  • 1/8 VGA 16 layer greyscale display.
  • Display refresh rate at 25 Hz.
  • Transducers: Single, Delay Line & Pencil options.
  •  2 year limited warranty.

Specifications
Physical

  • Size: Width (2.5in/63.5 mm) Height (6.5 in/165 mm) Depth (1.24 in/31.5 mm).
  • Weight: 13.5 ounces (with batteries).
  • Keyboard: Membrane switch pad with twelve tactile keys.
  • Operating Temperature: 14 to 140F (-10C to 60C).
  • Case: Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated aluminum end caps (gasket sealed).
  • Data Output: USB-C port. Windows® PC interface software.
  • Display: 1/8in VGA grayscale display (240 x 160 pixels); viewable area 2.4 x 1.8in (62 x 5.7mm); EL backlit (on/off/auto invert).

Ultrasonic Specifications

  • Measurement Modes: Pulse-Echo (contact transducer).
  • Echo-Echo (contact transducer).
  • Echo-Echo Verify (E-EV): Contact transducers.
  • Interface-Echo (I-E): Delay Line & Pencil transducers.
  • Interface-Echo-Echo (I-E-E): Delay Line & Pencil transducers.
  • Pulser: Square wave pulser with adjustable pulse width (spike, thin, wide).
  • Receiver: Manual or AGC gain control with 110dB range, varies with mode selected. Adjustable damping (35, 50, 75, 300, 600 & 1500 ohms).
  • Timing: Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100 MHz 8 bit ultra low power digitizer.

Power Source

  • Line Power: USB-C to PC or power outlet.
  • Batteries: Three AA cells. Alkaline – 35 hrs, Nicad – 10 hrs and NI-MH – 35hrs.
  • Typically operates for 35 hours on alkaline and 10 hours on NiCad (charger not included.)
  • Auto power off if idle 5 minutes.
  • Battery status icon.
 Measuring

Range:

  • Interface-Echo Mode: Steel .050–1.0 inch (1.27–25.4mm); Plastics from .005 inch (.127mm).
  • Interface-Echo-Echo Mode: Steel .006–.500 inch (.152–12.7mm).
  • Pulse-Echo Contact: Steel .040 in. – 30.0 ft. (1mm – 9.14 M).
  • Echo-Echo Contact: Steel .100 in.–3.0 ft. (2.54 mm–91.44 cm).
  • Echo-Echo Verify Contact: Steel .100–6.0 in. (2.54–152.4 mm).
  • Resolution (selectable): +/- .001 inch (0.01 mm). +/- .0001 inch (0.001 mm).
  • Velocity Range: 0.0122 to 0.7300 inches/µs 309.88 to 18542 meters/sec.
  • Single and Two point calibration option, or selection of basic material types.
  • Units: English & Metric

Display

Display Views:

  • A-Scan: Rectified +/- (flaw view) RF (full waveform view). Refresh rate at 25 Hz.
  • B-Scan: Time based cross section view. Display speed variable (10 to 200 readings per second).
  • Large Digits Standard thicknessview. Digit Height: 0.400 in (10mm).
  • Large Digits: Standard thickness view; Digit Height: 0.700 in (17.78 mm).
  • Scan Bar: Speed 10 Hz. Viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views.
  • Bar Graph: Measurement stability.

Memory

  • Log Formats: Grid (Alpha Numeric), or Sequential (Auto Identifier).
  • Capacity: 4 Gb internal SD card.
  • Screen Capture: Bitmap graphic capture for quick documentation (.tif ).
  • OBSTRUCT to indicate inaccessible locations.
 Transducer Types:

  • Single Contact, Delay Line & Pencil (1 to 25MHz).
  • Locking quick disconnect LEMO “00” connector.
  • Standard 4 foot cable, custom transducers and cable lengths available.

Features

  • Setups: 64 custom user-defined setups.
  • Gates: 3 adjustable gates, depending on measure mode selected.
  • Alarm Mode: Set Hi and Lo tolerances with audible beeper and visual LEDs.
  • Scan Mode: Takes 250 readings per second and displays the minimum reading found when the transducer is removed.

Connections

  • Output: Direct USB-C 1.1 PC connectivity.
  • Transducer Connector: LEMO 00.

Certification

  • Factory calibration: traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A.

Warranty

  • 2 year limited

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