Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V v2.0 Sonic Tester

Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V v2.0 Sonic Tester

Measures the thickness of cylinder walls, head ports, decks, chassis tubing, body panels, and windshields.

Sonic Tester Designed for Racing Industry

The PR-8V v2.0 is most commonly used to measure the thickness of cylinder walls, head ports, decks, chassis tubing, body panels, and windshields. The time-based B-Scan feature of the PR-8V displays a cross section view to see the profile/contour of the back surface while scanning cylinders. Standard (Pulse-Echo mode) is used with a variety of common material types and variable gain options (vlow, low, medium, high, vhigh) in 3dB increments (40 to 52dB range), for increased penetration or resolution. Using the Multi-Mode (Echo-Echo mode) feature helps measure chassis tubing with or without paint and coatings.

A variety of calibration options, common material list, the ability to store 64 custom setups, high speed scanning, and alarm options are a few of the features in the PR-8V v2.0. The PR-8V v2.0 is equipped with a 4GB internal SD memory card, selectable GRID or ENGINE data structures, and used in conjunction with our PC & OSX software for your reporting needs.


Features:

  • Measurement Modes: 
    • Pulse-Echo (flaws, pits, corrosion)
    • Echo-Echo (thru-paint - chassis tubing)
  • Pulser: 150 volt square wave pulser
  • Receiver: Manual or AGC gain control with 50dB range, depending on mode selected.
  • Timing: Precision TCXO timing with shingle shot 100 MHz 8 bit ultra low power digitizer.
  • Setups: 64 custom user-definable setups. Factory setups can also be edited.
  • Selected Transducers: Selectable transducer types with built-in dual path error correction for improved linearity.
  • Alarm Mode: Set hi and lo tolerances with audible beeper and visual LEDs
  • Scan Mode: Takes 250 readings per second and displays the minimum & maximum readings found when the transducer is removed.

Power Source

  • Line Power: USB-C to PC or power outlet.
  • Batteries: 3 AA cells. Alkaline - 35 hours, Nicad - 10 hours and NiMH - 35 hours.
  • Auto power shutoff if inactive for more than 5 minutes
  • Battery status icon


Display

  • Data Structure:
    • Grid (alpha numeric)
    • Engine Map (cylinder scans) Screen Capture: Bitmap graphic capture for quick documentation. (tif)
    • OBSTRUCT to indicate inaccessible locations.
  • Capacity: 4 Gb internal SD card
  • Data Output: USB-C 1.1 PC & OSX connectivity

Technical Specifications

PR-8V v2.0 Specifications

Measuring
Pulse-Echo Mode (P-E): (Pit & Flaw Detection) measures from 0.025" to 36" (0.63 to 914.4mm). Range dependent on material and Transducer type. 
Echo-Echo Mode (E-E): (Thru Paint & Coatings) measures from 0.100" to 4.0" (2.54 to 101.6 mm). Range will vary depending on the coating thickness and material type.
Resolution: +/- .001" (0.01 mm)
Velocity Range: 0.0122 to 0.7300 inches / µs (309.88 to 18542 meters / sec)
Single and Two point calibration option or selection of basic material types
Units: Imperial & Metric
Display
Large Digits: Standard thickness view; Digit Height: 0.700" (17.78 mm)
B-Scan: Time based cross-section view. Display speed variable (10 to 200 readings per second)
Scan Bar: Speed to 10 Hz. Viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views.
Bar Graph: Indicates stability of measurement. Viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views.
Physical Attributes
Weight: 13.5 oz. (with batteries)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 2.5" x 6.5" x 1.24" (63.5 x 165 x 31.5 mm) 
Operating Temperatures: -14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Keyboard: Membrane switch with 12 tactile keys.
Case: Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plates aluminum end caps (gasket sealed).
Display:  1/8 in. VGA grayscale display (240 x 160 pixels). Viewable area 2.4 x 1.8 in. (62 x 45.7mm). EL backlit (on/off/auto/invert).
Certification
Factory calibration traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A.
Warranty
2 year limited

Kit Includes

PR-8V v2.0 Kit Includes

  • Unit
  • Standard Transducer
  • Couplant
  • Manual
  • Plastic Carrying Case
  • AA Batteries
  • PC Engine Mapping Software and Transfer Cable included with PR-8V gauge
  • Software available for download on own website
  • 2 Year Limited Warranty

Dual Probe Models for Engine & Chassis Thickness Gauging

*Note: Custom sizes available upon request

3/16" Standard Version -
Chassis Tubing / Sanctioning

3/16" Low Profile Version

1/4" Standard Version

1/4" Low Profile Version -
Head Ports 1" Wand

1/4" Low Profile Version -
Head Ports 9" Wand

1/2" Cylinder Walls
Version - Block

Protective Case Options

PN: UT-DU-F-149-0001

PN: UT-DU-A-149-6002

Includes 2 Year Limited Warranty

Product Literature

Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to
Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V v2.0 Kit Includes: Unit, Standard 1/4" T-102-2000 Transducer, Couplant, Manual, Plastic Carrying Case & AA Batteries. PC Engine Mapping Software and Transfer Cable included with gauge. UT-DU-Z-158-0003
$2,050.00
Dakota Ultrasonics Nylon protective instrument case with neck strap (for A-Scan/B-Scan Instruments) UT-DU-F-149-0001
$85.00
Dakota Ultrasonics Injection molded rubber protective instrument case with neck & hand straps and a kickstand for A-Scan/B-Scan instruments UT-DU-A-149-6002
$110.00