Positector 6000 - All Purpose Gauge

Positector 6000 - All Purpose Gauge

Coating Thickness Gages for ALL Metal Substrates

Overview

The rugged, fully electronic PosiTector 6000 Paint Thickness Gage uses magnetic and eddy current principles to measure paint thickness on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, accurately and quickly. The gauge is ready to measure; no calibration adjustment required for most applications. Features a new larger 2.8" impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation, weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant IP65-rated enclosure, and wear resistant ruby probe tip for long-lasting calibration.

The PosiTector body is an interchangeable platform for maximum versatility; attach any PosiTector probe to a single gage body. Includes USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity to PosiSoft PC, Mac, and Smartphone software. Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST or PTB included (Long Form).

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Features

  • Simple
    • Fast measurement speed — 60+ readings per minute. Fast mode measures 90+ readings per minute
    • Ready to measure — no adjustment required for most applications and instant-on feature quickly powers up the gage if recently powered down
    • Larger 2.8" impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation
    • Easy to use — On-gage help explains menu items at the touch of a button and flashing display is ideal in a noisy environment
    • Auto rotating display with Flip Lock
  • Accurate
    • Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST or PTB included, and conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM
    • Built-in temperature compensation ensures measurement accuracy
    • Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for precision applications
    • Multiple Calibration adjustment options including 1 point, 2 point, and ISO 19840 correction factors
    • Mils/Microns/mm switchable
  • Powerful
    • Statistics mode continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max and number of readings while measuring. Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
    • Screen Capture — save 100 screen images for record keeping and review
    • HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits
    • Extended cables available (up to 75 m/250 ft) for underwater or remote measuring
    • Up to 30% longer battery life
    • Software Updates via web keep your gage current
  • Durable
    • Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant—IP65-rated enclosure and wear-resistant probe tip
    • Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip
    • Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster for added impact resistance
    • Two year warranty on gage body AND probe

PosiTector Advanced Body Features

The PosiTector body is available in two versions, Standard and Advanced. The Advanced body has all of the features above, plus:

  • Storage of 250,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches
  • Prompted Batch Mode — create pre-defined batches with on-screen text and image prompts for each reading
  • 3 Scan Modes — increase measurement speed to 180+ readings per minute
    • Normal – take continuous readings without lifting the probe
    • Statistics – take continuous readings and record average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while scanning
    • Limited Count Average – take continuous readings up to a user-specified count. The gage displays and records the average of the readings
  • Calibration Adjustment Reporting feature documents calibration adjustments into PosiSoft software reports
  • SSPC-PA 2, ISO 19840, and IMO PSPC 90/10 modes help users comply with standards by prompting for min/max specifications, displaying the necessary readings, and automatically calculating statistics with a pass/fail result
  • Integrate with third-party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs, and robotic devices using several industry-standard communication protocols

For full comparison, see table below.

PosiTector Probe Interchangeability

Maximum Versatility

PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector 6000, 200, RTR, SPG, DPM, IRT, SST, UTG, SHD, BHI, and GLS probes easily converting from a coating thickness gage to a surface profile gage, dew point meter, soluble salt tester, ultrasonic wall thickness gage, hardness tester, or gloss meter.

DeFelsko continuously improves and expands its PosiTector platform, and new probes sometimes require technologies that are not available on older gage bodies. The below chart is a quick reference to determine compatibility, based on the gage body serial number.

Probe Compatibility Chart

 

Probe Features & Styles

The PosiTector 6000 consists of a body and a probe. Probes have a heavy-duty, gold-plated locking connector for industrial environments and include a 2 year warranty and Certificate of Calibration. Each probe retains its own unique calibration information (allowing full probe interchangeability). A wide selection of interchangeable probes are available.

Styles include Integral Probes, Cabled Regular Probes, Xtreme Probes for hot or rough surfaces, Cabled 90° Regular Probes, Cabled FNDS Probes for Duplex Coatings, Cabled 0°, 45° and 90° Microprobes, Cabled 90° Extended Length Microprobes, High-Range Probes, and more.

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Technical Specifications

Ferrous Model Comparison & Specifications

Ferrous Model Details Probe Style Range Accuracy DeFelsko Calibration Standard
Standard:
F1
Advanced:
F3		 Most Popular Integral and Cabled Probe Models Integral

0-60 mils

0-1500 μm

±(0.05 mils +1%) 0-2 mils
±(0.1 mils + 1%) > 2 mils

±(1 μm +1%) 0-50 μm
±(2 μm +1%) >50 μm

STDS1

STDA1
Standard:
FS1
Advanced:
FS3		 Regular Cabled
Standard:
FRS1
Advanced:
FRS3		 90° Regular Probe for Tight Spots 90° Regular Cabled
Standard:
FXS1
Advanced:
FXS3		 Ideal for Hot and Rugged Applications Regular Cabled

0-80 mils

0-2000 μm

 STDS4
Standard:
F0S1
Advanced:
F0S3		 Microprobes for Small Parts / Hard to Reach Areas 0° Microprobe

0-45 mils

0-1150 μm

±(0.02 mils +1%) 0-4 mils
±(0.1 mils + 3%) > 4 mils

±(0.5 μm +1%) 0-100 μm
±(2 μm +3%) >100 μm

STDS2

STDA2
Standard:
F45S1
Advanced:
F45S3		 45° Microprobe
Standard:
F90S1
Advanced:
F90S3		 90° Microprobe
Standard:
F90ES1
Advanced:
F90ES3		 90° Extended Microprobe
Standard:
FT1
Advanced:
FT3		 Integral and Cabled Probes for Thick Protective Coatings (Epoxy, Rubber, Intumescent, Fireproofing, etc.) Integral

0-250 mils

0-6 mm

±(0.05 mils +1%) 0-100 mils
±(0.5 mils + 3%) > 100 mils

±(0.01 mm +1%) 0-2.5 mm
±(0.01 mm +3%) >2.5 mm

 STDP1
Standard:
FTS1
Advanced:
FTS3		 High-Range Cabled
Standard:
FTRS1
Advanced:
FTRS3		 90° High-Range Cabled
Standard:
FHXS1
Advanced:
FHXS3		 High-Range Cabled

0-400 mils

0-10000 μm

 ±(0.1 mils + 3%)
±(2 μm +3%)		 STDP7
Standard:
FKS1
Advanced:
FKS3		 High-Range Cabled

0-500 mils

0-13 mm

 ±(1 mils + 3%) 0-500 mils
±(0.02 mm +3%) 0-13 mm		 STDP5
Standard:
FJS1
Advanced:
FJS3		 High-Range Cabled

0-1.0"

0-25mm

 ±(0.1 mils + 3%)
±(0.2 μm +3%)		 STDP2
Standard:
FLS1
Advanced:
FLS3		 High-Range Cabled

0-1.5"

0-38 mm

 ±(0.01 mils + 3%)
±(0.2 μm +3%)		 STDP8
Non-Ferrous Model Comparison & Specifications

Non-Ferrous Model Details Probe Style Range Accuracy DeFelsko Calibration Standard
Standard:
N1
Advanced:
N3		 Most Popular Integral and Cabled Probe Models Integral

0-60 mils

0-1500 μm

±(0.05 mils +1%) 0-2 mils
±(0.1 mils + 1%) > 2 mils

±(1 μm +1%) 0-50 μm
±(2 μm +1%) >50 μm

STDS1

STDA1
Standard:
NS1
Advanced:
NS3		 Regular Cabled
Standard:
NRS1
Advanced:
NRS3		 90° Regular Probe for Tight Spots 90° Regular Cabled
Standard:
NAS1
Advanced:
NAS3		 Ideal for Anodized Aluminum Regular Cabled

0-25 mils

0-625 μm

 

 

±(0.02 mils +1%) 0-4 mils
±(0.1 mils + 3%) > 4 mils

±(0.5 μm +1%) 0-100 μm
±(2 μm +3%) >100 μm

STDS2

STDA2
Standard:
N0S1
Advanced:
N0S3		 Microprobes for Small Parts / Hard to Reach Areas 0° Microprobe
Standard:
N45S1
Advanced:
N45S3		 45° Microprobe
Standard:
N90S1
Advanced:
N90S3		 90° Microprobe
Standard:
NKS1
Advanced:
NKS3		 Integral and Cabled Probes for Thick Protective Coatings (Epoxy, Rubber, Intumescent, Fireproofing, etc.) High-Range Cabled

0-500 mils

0-13 mm

 ±(1 mils + 3%)
±(0.02 mm +3%)		 STDP5
Combination Model Comparison & Specifications

Combination Model Details Probe Style Range Accuracy DeFelsko Calibration Standard
Standard:
FN1
Advanced:
FN3		 Most Popular Integral and Cabled Probe Models Integral

0-60 mils

0-1500 μm

±(0.05 mils +1%) 0-2 mils
±(0.1 mils + 1%) > 2 mils

±(1 μm +1%) 0-50 μm
±(2 μm +1%) >50 μm

 

STDS1

STDA1
Standard:
FNS1
Advanced:
FNS3		 Regular Cabled
Standard:
FNRS1
Advanced:
FNRS3		 90° Regular Probe for Tight Spots 90° Regular Cabled
Standard:
FNDS1
Advanced:
FNDS3		 Ideal for Duplex Coating Systems Regular Cabled
Standard:
FNTS1
Advanced:
FNTS3		 Integral and Cabled Probes for Thick Protective Coatings (Epoxy, Rubber, Intumescent, Fireproofing, etc.) High-Range Cabled

0-250 mils

0-6 mm

±(0.05 mils +1%) 0-100 mils
±(0.5 mils + 3%) > 100 mils

±(0.01 mm +1%) 0-2.5 mm
±(0.01 mm +3%) >2.5 mm

 STDP1
Standard:
FNGS1
Advanced:
FNGS3		 High-Range Cabled

0-2.5"

0-63.5 mm

 ±(0.01 mils + 3%)
±(0.2 mm +3%)		 STDP8
Probe Dimensions

Standard vs Advanced Body Comparison

Standard vs Advanced Gage Body Comparison

Specification / Feature Model
Standard Advanced
60+ readings per minute, 90+ using the enhanced fast mode ✔ ✔
Storage of 250 readings per probe—stored readings can be viewed or downloaded ✔ ✔
Statistics Mode—Instantly calculate average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and
number of readings while measuring		 ✔ ✔
Storage of 100,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches   ✔
3 Scan Modes — increase measurement speed to 180+ readings per minute   ✔
No calibration adjustment required for most applications ✔ ✔
Weatherproof - resistant to dust, water, oil, acid, and solvent ✔ ✔
Built-in temperature compensation to ensure measurement accuracy ✔ ✔
Hi-RES mode for applications requiring greater precision ✔ ✔
Selectable display languages - English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Polish, and Czech ✔ ✔
2.8” impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation ✔ ✔
Flashing display and HiLo alarm for alerting the user when measurements exceed user-specified limits ✔ ✔
Flip display for constant right-side-up viewing ✔ ✔
Sealed USB port for easy PC connection and access to a continuous power supply ✔ ✔
All stored measurements are time stamped ✔ ✔
Calibration adjustment options, including 1 point, 2 point, known thickness, and average zero ✔ ✔
mils/μm/mm switchable ✔ ✔
Software Updates via web keep gage current ✔ ✔
Software Solutions for viewing, analyzing & reporting data ✔ ✔
Screen Capture – record and save image into USB flash memory for record keeping and review ✔ ✔
Live graphing of measurement data   ✔
Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more   ✔
Prompted Batch Mode—create pre-defined batches with on-screen text and image prompts for each reading   ✔
Limited Count Average – take continuous readings up to a user-specified count. The gage displays and records the average of the readings.   ✔
Statistics – take continuous readings and record average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while scanning   ✔
WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates   ✔
Bluetooth 4.0 Technology for data transfer to a mobile device running the PosiTector App or optional portable printer   ✔
PSPC 90/10 feature determines if a coating system complies with an IMO performance standard for protective coatings   ✔
SSPC-PA 2 feature determines if film thickness over a large area conforms to user-specified min/max levels   ✔
Multiple stored calibration adjustments for measuring on a variety of substrate conditions   ✔
Integrate with third-party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs, and robotic devices using several industry-standard communication protocols   ✔
Two Year Warranty ✔ ✔

Kit Includes

  • Positector 6000 Gage
  • Precision Plastic Shim(s)
  • Protective Rubber Holster
  • Wrist Strap
  • 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries
  • Instructions
  • Protective Lens Shield
  • Convenient Carrying Case
  • Long Form Certificate of Calibration, traceable to NIST or PTD
  • USB Cable
  • PosiSoft Software
  • 2 Year Warranty

Optional Accessories

  • Coating Thickness Standards
    • To fulfill both ISO and in-house quality control requirements
  • Probe Foot Rings
    • Durable Delrin ring allows the probe to slide easily while scanning
  • Telescopic Probe Extender
    • For use with the PosiTector 6000 FS, NS, FNS, FXS, FNDS, NAS and FTS probes. Provides up to 49" of reach and collapses to 18.5" for easy storage

Model Ordering Guide

 

Step 1: Choose a Gage Body

Standard

Includes all the above features, and storage of 1,000 readings per probe

Advanced

Includes the features of the standard gage, plus storage of 250,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches. Includes WiFi and Bluetooth

Probe Only

PosiTector gage bodies are compatible with the full range of PosiTector 6000, 200, DPM, IRT, SPG, RTR, SST, SHD, BHI, UTG and GLS probes

SmartLink

PosiTector SmartLink and free mobile app turns your cell phone or tablet into a virtual PosiTector gage

Step 2: Choose Material Type

Ferrous

Steel, iron, and other magnetic metals

Non-Ferrous

Aluminum, brass, copper, titanium, and other non-magnetic metals

Combination

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Ideal for stainless steel

Step 3: Select a Model

PosiTector 6000 Model Selection Guide

Product Literature

Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to

Ferrous Models
DeFelsko F1 / F3 Positector 6000 (0-60 mils/0-1500 um), Integral Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-F-Master
$715.00
DeFelsko FS1 / FS3 Positector 6000 (0-60mils/0-1500um), Regular Cabled Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FS-Master
$825.00
DeFelsko FRS1 / FRS3 Positector 6000 (0-60mils/0-1500um), Regular Right Angle Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FRS-Master
$880.00
DeFelsko FXS1 / FXS3 Positector 6000 (0-80 mils/0-2000 um), Rugged Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FXS-Master
$1,105.00
DeFelsko F0S1 / F0S3 Positector 6000 (0-45 mils/0-1150 um), 0 Degree Microprobe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-F0S-Master
$1,105.00
DeFelsko F45S1 / F45S3 Positector 6000 (0-45 mils/0-1150 um), 45 Degree Microprobe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-F45S-Master
$1,105.00
DeFelsko F90ES1 / F90ES3 Positector 6000 (0-45 mils/0-1150 um), 90 Degree Extended Microprobe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-F90ES-Master
$1,220.00
DeFelsko FT1 / FT3 Positector 6000 (0-250 mils/0-6 mm), Thick Coatings Integral Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FT-Master
$825.00
DeFelsko FTS1 / FTS3 Positector 6000 (0-250mils/0-6mm), Thick Coating Regular Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FTS-Master
$935.00
DeFelsko FTRS1 / FTRS3 Positector 6000 (0-250 mils/0-6 mm), Thick Coating 90 Degree Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FTRS-Master
$995.00
DeFelsko FHXS1 / FHXS3 Positector 6000 (0-400 mils/0-10000 um), Thick Coating Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FHXS-Master
$1,440.00
DeFelsko FJS1 / FJS3 Positector 6000 (0-1.0"/0-25mm), Thick Coating Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FJS-Master
$1,330.00
DeFelsko FKS1 / FKS3 Positector 6000 (0-500 mils/0-13mm), Thick Coating Regular Cabled Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FKS-Master
$995.00
DeFelsko FLS1 / FLS3 Positector 6000 (0-1.5"/0-38 mm), Thick Coating Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FLS-Master
$1,560.00

Non-Ferrous Models
DeFelsko N1 / N3 Positector 6000 (0-60 mils), Integral Probe Thickness Gage for Non-Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-N-Master
$790.00
DeFelsko NS1 / NS3 Positector 6000 (0-60 mils/0-1500 um), Regular Cabled Probe Thickness Gage for Non-Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-NS-Master
$900.00
DeFelsko NRS1 / NRS3 Positector 6000 (0-60 mils/0-1500 um), Regular Right Angle Probe Thickness Gage for Non-Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-NRS-Master
$965.00
DeFelsko NAS1 / NAS3 Positector 6000 (0-25 mils/0-625 um), Ideal for Anodized Aluminum, Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Non-Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-NAS-Master
$1,105.00
DeFelsko N0S1 / N0S3 Positector 6000 (0-25 mils/0-625 um), 0 Degree Microprobe Thickness Gage for Non-Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-N0S-Master
$1,105.00
DeFelsko N45S1 / N45S3 Positector 6000 (0-25 mils/0-625 um), 45 Degree Microprobe Thickness Gage for Non-Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-N45S-Master
$1,105.00
DeFelsko N90S1 / N90S3 Positector 6000 (0-25 mils/0-625 um), 90 Degree Microprobe Thickness Gage for Non-Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-N90S-Master
$1,105.00
DeFelsko NKS1 / NKS3 Positector 6000 (0-500 mils/0-13mm), Thick Coating Regular Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Non-Ferrous Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-NKS-Master
$1,015.00

Combination Models
DeFelsko FN1 / FN3 Positector 6000 (0 - 60 mils), Integral Probe Thickness Gage for Combination Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FN-Master
$1,105.00
DeFelsko FNS1 / FNS3 Positector 6000 (0 - 60 mils), Regular Cabled Probe Thickness Gage for Combination Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FNS-Master
$1,220.00
DeFelsko FNRS1 / FNRS3 Positector 6000 (0 - 60 mils), Regular Right Angle Probe Thickness Gage for Combination Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FNRS-Master
$1,275.00
DeFelsko FNTS1 / FNTS3 Positector 6000 (0 - 250 mils), Thick Coating Regular Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Combination Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FNTS-Master
$1,330.00
DeFelsko FNDS1 / FNDS3 Positector 6000 (0-60 mils/0-1500 um), Ideal for Duplex Coatings, Thick Coating Regular Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Combination Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FNDS-Master
$1,355.00
DeFelsko FNGS1 / FNGS3 Positector 6000 (0-2.5"/0-63.5 mm), Thick Coating Regular Cable Probe Thickness Gage for Combination Materials (Specify Standard or Advanced Gage Body)
Model #
CT-DF-FNGS-Master
$1,835.00