Proceq Equotip 3 Portable Metal Hardness Tester w/ Leeb Impact Device

Proceq Equotip 3 Portable metal Hardness Tester

Application Range:
- Good for all metals
- Ideal for production level testing
- Best suited for on-site testing of heavy, big or already installed parts
- Handy for difficult to access or confined test locations
- Automatic compensation for impact direction
- Excellent for material selection and acceptance tests
- Easy to use and accurate on curved test surfaces (R > 10 mm)
- Large, easy to read display with backlight
- Highly accurate ± 4 HL
- Automatic correction for impact direction
- Converts to all common hardness scales (HV, HB, HRA, HRB, HS, Rm)
- Light weight and easy to use
- Fast testing for a wide range of applications
- Large memory with on-screen review of data
- Download to PC or print directly via USB, Ethernet, or RS-232
- User profiles for fast change of all settings
- Rugged sealed membrane keypad
- Internal rec


The EQUOTIP measuring principle
The EQUOTIP measuring principle is physically a rather simple, dynamic hardness test. An impact body with a hard metal test tip is propelled by spring force against the surface of the test piece. Surface deformation takes place when the impact body hits the test surface, which will result in loss of kinetic energy. This energy loss is calculated by velocity measurements when the impact body is at a precise distance from the surface for both the impact and rebound phase of the test.

The permanent magnet in the impact body generates an induction voltage in the single coil of the impact device. The voltage of the signal is proportional to the velocity of the impact body, and signal processing by the electronics provides the hardness reading for display and storage.



Display of all information on a large clear display. Modern electronics with power saving features provide for long operating life. The large LCD display always shows how the EQUOTIP is configured to test. Variable function keys allow for quick change of common test parameters, and the on screen hint line shows the other active control keys. The context sensitive help files give the operator quick access to the operating instructions with the press of a single button.

No subjective measuring errors are possible, giving highly repeatable results. Internal self diagnostics with error messages assure reliable test results. Readings can be stored automatically in the internal memory or sent directly to a printer. PC evaluation software allows for data analysis.

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