DeFelsko PosiTector BHI
Barcol Hardness Tester
Measures the hardness of soft metals such as aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass and other materials such as harder plastics and fiber-reinforced plastic
Simple
| - Easy-to-read digital display
- Comparable to 934-1 Barcol Hardness Tester
- User-adjustable measurement time with onscreen countdown
- Includes spare, field replaceable indenter with replacement tool
- Lightweight, portable device can be used in any orientation
- RESET feature instantly restores factory settings
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Accurate
| - Long Form Certificate of Calibration included
- Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for use on applications that require greater precision
- Includes hard and soft aluminum alloy test disks and leveling plate to verify gauge operation
- Conforms to national and international standards including ASTM
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Powerful
| - Continually displays / updates average, standard deviation, min/max hardness and number of readings while measuring
- Screen Capture - save screen images for record keeping and review
- Hi-Lo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits
- Sealed USB Port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power
- PosiSoft USB Drive - stored readings and graphs can be accessed using universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software required.
- Software Update via web keep your gauge current
- Software Solutions for viewing, analyzing and reporting data
- Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
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Durable
| - Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant - weatherproof
- Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
- Hard-shell carrying case included
- 2 yr. warranty on gauge body and probe
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Versatile
| - PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector BHI, SHD, 6000, 200, DPM, IRT, RTR, SPG, SST and UTG probes easily converting from a hardness tester to a coating thickness gauge, dew point meter, infrared thermometer, surface profile gauge, soluble salt tester or ultrasonic thickness gauge.
- 1 and 2 point calibration options with Cal Reset to restore factory settings
- Selectable display languages
- High contrast LCD and backlit display
- Flip display enables right-side-up viewing
- Uses alkaline or rechargeable batteries (built-in charger)
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Specifications
Measurement Range: | 200 - 100 Barol |
Resolution: | 0.1 Barcol |
Accuracy: | ± 2 Barcol |
Gauge Body Dimensions: | 5.4" x 2.4" x 1.1" (137 x 61 x 28 mm) |
Gauge Body Weight: | 4.9 oz. (140 g) without batteries |
Probe Size: | 5.7" x 3.8" x 2.5" (145 x 97 x 64 mm) |
Probe Headroom: | 5.5" (140 mm) |
Probe Weight: | 14.1 oz. (400 g) |
Select a Model
Choose a gauge body from the one of these 3 options:
| - Standard
- Advanced
- Probe Only
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Standard Models Include all features listed above plus:
| - Storage of 250 readings per probe - stored readings can be viewed or downloaded
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Advanced Models Include all features listed above plus:
| - Storage of 100,000 readings from multiple probes in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches
- Auto Sub-batch - automatically creates sub-batches after the required number of readings are taken
- Live graphing of measurement data
- Batch / Reading annotation - add notes and change batch names with onscreen QWERTY keyboard
- Store thickness, profile, environmental, salt contamination, hardness and wall thickness measurements in individual batches
- WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads the software updates
- Bluetooth 4.0 Technology for data transfer to a mobile device running the PosiTector App or optional portable printer. BLE-API available for integration into third party software.
- Integrate with third party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs and robotic devices using several industry-standard communication protocols.
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Probe Only Models:
PosiTector gauge bodies are compatible with the full range of PosiTector 6000, 200, DPM, IRT, SPG, RTR, SST, SHD, BHI and UTG probes.

Software
PosiSoft Desktop
Powerful desktop software for downloading, viewing, printing and storing measurement data. No internet connection required.
| - Simple, intuitive user interface
- Import readings directly from the gauge via USB or from legacy PosiSoft Desktop versions
- Synchronize measurement data including readings, notes and pictures to and from PosiSoft.net
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PosiSoft.net
The intuitive and familiar user interface of PosiSoft Desktop brought to your web browser. Data is securely stored in the cloud.
PosiTector App
An easy-to-use mobile app (iOS/Android) that connects to your PosiTector Advanced, PosiTector Smartlink or PosiTest AT.
PosiSoft USB
A simple gauge interface to retrieve data in a manner similar to a flash drive. No software to install or internet connection required.

PosiSoft Custom PDF Report Generator
Easily create reports from your measurement data in seconds