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Overview

All instruments in the Mocrogage III range are field upgradeable, allowing the operator to opt for further features further down the line, without returning the instrument to the factory.

The variety of features offered by the Microgage III series allows the user to select a quality tool that will exceed their application needs. The Echo-to-Echo capability allows measurement of the thickness of materials without removing paint or coatings.

Designed with the user in mind, the Microgage III utilises state- of-the-art digital technology to produce fast accurate readings. Available in 7 models including basic (B, datalogging (DL), with and without waveform (W) and with monochrome or colour (C) displays.

Features

Features include:

  • 0.0001 resolution
  • 30 MHz bandwidth
  • Sunlight readable
  • Zoom auto tracking
  • Live A-scan (colour optional)
  • Storage and recall of set ups
  • Datalogger 100,000 readings
  • Vibration and colour change with alarm
  • Multiple Modes for challenging applications
  • Real-Time adjustment of initial gain, slope, range, rectification, zoom and blankings
  • Languages include: English, German, French

Applications include:

  • Fibreglass Thickness (boats)
  • Coil Steel
  • Titanium (golf club heads)
  • Rubber Tyres
  • Thin Walled Components
  • Aerospace applications
  • Plastics Manufacturing

B-Scan Features:

  • Included with DL version
  • Cross sectional view of test piece
  • Enter Maximum Thickness
  • Saves B-Scan in DL
  • Easy to review
  • Shows all readings in review mode
  • Interfaces with Data XLS software
Feature Microgage III B Microgage III Microgage III DL Microgage III W Microgage III DLW
Thickness Range 0.10mm – 508mm (0.004 – 20 inches) (dependant on material and transducer selection) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Scan Mode (20MHz) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Hold Mode ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Freeze Mode ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Illuminated Keypad ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Units (Inches/Millimetres/Microseconds) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gain — ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Differential — ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Alarms (with vibrate) Yes (no vibrate) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
B-Scan — Optional ✓ ✓ ✓
A-Scan — Optional ✓ ✓ ✓
Datalogger — Optional ✓ ✓ ✓
Main bang blanking — Optional ✓ ✓ ✓
Interface blanking — Optional ✓ ✓ ✓
Stored set ups — ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Specification

Feature Description
Bandwidth 0.5 – 30MHz (-3dB)
Pulser Square Wave
Waveform Live colour waveform with dynamic colour change on alarm, large thickness reading. Live monochrome waveform
Rectify RF, Full Wave, Half Wave+, Half Wave-
Gain Auto or Manual in 1dB steps for varying test conditions Low, Standard and High for varying test conditions
Time Dependant Gain Adjust for slope and gain level as a function of time
Languages English, German, French, Spanish, Czech, Finnish & Others
Resolution 0.001mm (0.0001 ins): 0.01mm (0.001 ins)
Probe recognition Via pack list from menu
Delay Line Zero Measurement Auto at power up with listed numeric value. Ideal for correcting delay line wear/curvature and for transducer acoustic drift at elevated temperatures
Stored Setups Ability to store up to 30 custom set ups to retain valuable parameter settings such as sound, velocity, gain, slope, range
Modes of Measurement
Class 1 Main bang to first wall back echo
Class 2
Class 3 Echo to Echo following an interface echo from a delay line or water column
Physical
Weight 230g (8 ounces)
Size 5.0mm (W) x 127.0mm (H) x 31.8mm (D) (3″ x 5″ x 1.25″ inches)
Operating Temperature -20 to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Material Surface Temperature -20°C to 537°(-5° to 1000”C) Depending on Probe use
Package Custom splash-proof (IP54), High-impact plastic with rubber, illuminating keypad for go/no-go testing
Thickness Range 0.10mm – 508mm (0.004 – 20ins), depending on material temperature and transducer selection
Material Velocity Calibration Range 0.508 – 18.699mm/μsec (0.200-0.7362 in/sec)
Power Source
Battery Type 2 x AA alkaline
Battery Life Monochrome operates to 50hrs (20hrs with backlight on). Colour display up to 40hrs (15hrs with backlight on)
Display 128 x 64 Graphics LCD Monochrome. 220 x 170 Graphic Colour TFT display
Information Displays LoS, min, max, large reading while displaying min at the same time, velocity, zero, calibration, units, freeze, % battery life remaining, gain – low, std, high, echo to echo symbol
Units English/Metric/Microseconds.
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