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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 25 Hz (b&w) and 60 Hz (color), contributes to the overall responsiveness of the gauges.  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).
  • Display options: Grayscale 1/8″ VGA, or AMOLED color 1/4 VGA.
  • Screen refresh: B&W 25 Hz, color 60 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).
  • Display: 1/4 VGA AMOLED color display (320X240 pixels). Viewable area 1.7 x 2.27 in (43.2 x 57.6 mm). 60 Hz screen refresh rate.

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 – grayscale 35 hrs, color 12 hrs.
  • Nicad – grayscale 10 hrs, color 5 hrs.
  • NI-MH – grayscale 35hrs, color 12 hrs.
  • Power saving DIM (color).
  • 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&W), 60 Hz (color). Portrait & Landscape views (color only).
  • B-Scan: Time based cross section view. Display speed variable (10 to 200 readings per second).
  • Large Digits Standard thickness view. Digit Height: 0.400 in (10 mm), Color 0.565 in (14.35mm).
  • Scan Bar: Speed 10 or 33 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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