The NewSonic SonoDur2 UCI Hardness Tester with Data Logger and Data Export utilizes manual or motorized probes to test the hardness of manufactured serial parts after heat treatment, welds, coatings and is used in applications after surface processing. The SonoDur2 is the latest model of the SonoDur and is the replacement of GE's MIC 10 and MIC 20 series UCI hardness testers. The SonoDur2 makes rapid hardness measurements using a Vickers diamond and is applied in manufacturing, production and quality assurance. EN ISO 18265 material tables come with the unit. Meets ASTM A1038. The Vickers diamonds testing pressure is digitally displayed and refreshed after each measurement.
The SonoDur2's intuitive menu system enables reassessments for other hardness scales and adheres to other applicable standards or the particular probe in use. The unit also features recognition and test controls with calibration, material reassessment table, time of probe penetration, operator name and tolerance thresholds.
The SonoDur2 is kept up-to-date with free updates made available from NewSonic.
Wide-range testing ability: The SonoDur2 makes it possible to measure soft aluminum (20HB) to harder metals (approx. 1600HV) using a probe.
Usable probes: The device operates with manual and motorized measurement probes with test forces between 1N and 100N, as well as long probes for testing applications for areas that are difficult to reach.
Integrated memory: The unit comes with 4GB of memory (can be expanded to 32GB) to offer enough storage space to store an almost limitless number of measurements. Transmitting data can be accomplished via USB making documentation simple and easy. The unit can also connect through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Measuring Specifications
Measuring principle |
UCI Method, corresponds to DIN 50159, ASTM A1038 |
Test indenter |
Vickers diamond 136° |
Test loads Newton scale (1kgf = 9.81 N) |
Motor probes: 1N (0.1 kgf), 3N (0.3kgf) and 8.6 N (0.8 kgf) |
Hardness scales and range |
Vickers HV 10 – 9999 |
Measurement uncertainty |
< 3% of the average out of 5 measurements relative to the plate value |
Relative repeatability |
< 3% (range relative to the average out of 5 measurements on reference block 300HV using motor probes 3N, 8.6N) |
Instrument
Processor and Memory |
TI Cortex A8 / 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash / micro SD Card up to 32 GB |
Operating system |
Windows Embedded Handheld (WM 6.5) |
Keypad |
Keypad (21-key-Mobile alphanumeric keypad with backlight) and full alphanumeric software keyboard. |
Power |
Main battery: 3,7V / 2600mAh, LiPo hard pack, quick exchange Charging time: <2h to 80% capacity (Instrument off) Shelf Hours: Up to 6 month AC Power supply/charger: 90V to 264VAC 50/60Hz to 5VDC |
Display |
3.5" color transflective TFT (320x240) with 4W-resistive touch screen, high brigthness LED-backlight (440 Cd/m2), adjustable |
Interfaces |
USB1.1 (Host and Device), micro SD-card, WLAN, Bluetooth version 2.1 +EDR,CLASS2 |
Dust/Water-splash proof |
IP54 level (compliant with IEC60529 standard) |
Drop test |
1.2-Meter / 4 Feet Drop Threshold |
Tumble Test |
150 1.65 ft./0.5 m tumbles (equivalent to 300 consecutive drops) at room temperature; meets and exceeds applicable IEC tumble specifications |
Vibration test |
MIL-STD 810G Method 514.5, figure 514.5C-1; 1 hour per axis |
Instrument Language |
German, English, more on request |
Mechanical and Environmental (Instrument and probe)
Operating time |
>8 hours in measurement operation (depending on system performance, temperature and instrument settings), up to 6 hours continuous operation, quick exchangeable battery pack |
Operating Temperature |
Probe: 0°C to ~ +50°C Instrument: -10° ~ +50°C // Charging +10°C ~ +45°C |
Storage Temperature |
-20°C ~ +60°C |
Humidity |
Max. 90%, non-condensing |
Dimensions |
Instrument ca. 132x78x22 mm Motor probe Ø38mm, L=190 mm Handheld probe Ø25 mm, L=176 mm (free length oscillation rod ca. 12,5 mm) Handheld probe Ø25 mm, L=207 mm (free length oscillation rod ca. 43 mm) |
Weight |
Instrument ca. 280 gr Handheld probe ca. 280 gr Motor probe ca. 370 gr |