Dakota NDT PMX2-DL & PMX3-DL

Dakota NDT PMX2-DL & PMX3-DL

Universal precision ultrasonic thickness gauge for difficult measuring applications.

Universal Precision Gauge for difficult measuring applications.

When simple precision gauges will not work, try the PMX2-DL.

The PMX2-DL is Dakota Ultrasonic's most advanced precision A-Scan scope. The PMX is commonly used in the aerospace, automotive, stamping and precision machining industries. The versatility and transducer options offer a measuring range from very thin to extremely thick, with exceptional resolution. There are a variety of features and tools to accommodate a number of material types and applications. The electronic platform is FPGA driven for speed and accuracy. The screen refresh rate at 25Hz contributes to the overall responsiveness of the gauge. The built-in data logger has two file format options, grid or sequential, and is equipped with an internal 4GB SD card for memory. Connectivity to a standard PC or Mac via USB-C, is used in conjunction with Dakota's Windows® PC or MAC OSX reporting software.

 

Features

  • 0.001mm high resolution
  • Range of display options: A-Scan, B-Scan, Pulse-Echo, Echo-Echo
  • Manual or AGC gain control with 110dB range, varies with mode selected
  • Automatic gain control (AGC)
  • User definable setups
  • Multiple language display
  • Visual and audible alarm with high and low limit settings for specific application tolerances.
  • Multiple calibration and material selection options
  • High speed scan: 250 readings per second
  • Differential mode
  • Minimal thickness alarm
  • Data output and storage: 4GB internal memory
  • Data management software

Applications 

The utilizes A and B-Scan displays, allowing users to accurately assess a wide range of materials.

Applications and industries include: 

  • Precision Machining
  • Stamping
  • Aircraft and Automotive Industries
  • Thin Plastics

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

PMX2-DL & PMX3-DL Specifications
Physical
Size: Width: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)  |  Height: 6.5 in (165 mm)  |  Depth: 1.24 in (31.5 mm)
Weight: 13.5 oz (with batteries)
Keyboard: Membrane switch pad with twelve tactile keys
Operating Temperature: 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Case: Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated aluminum end caps (gasket sealed)
Data Output: USB-C port; Windows® PC interface software
Display: PMX2-DL: 1/8 VGA grayscale (240 x 160 pixels); Viewable area 2.4 x 1.8 in (62 x 45.7 mm); EL backlit (on/off/auto invert)
PMX3-DL: 1/4 VGA AMOLED color (320 x 240 pixels); Viewable area 1.7 x 2.27 in (43.2 x 57.6 mm); 60Hz screen refresh rate
Ultrasonic Specifications
Measurement Modes: Pulse-Echo (P-E): Contact transducers
Echo-Echo (E-E): Contact transducers
Echo-Echo Verify (E-EV): Contact transducers
Interface-Echo (I-E): Delay Line & Pencil transducers
Interface-Echo-Echo (I-E-E): Delay Line & Pencil transducers
Pulser: Square wave pulser with adjustable pulse width (spike, thin, wide); 100, 150 & 200 volts; Up to 250Hz pulse repetition rate
Receiver: Manual or AGC gain control with 110dB range (varies with mode); Adjustable damping: 35, 50, 75, 300, 600 & 1500 ohms
Timing: Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100MHz 8-bit ultra low power digitizer
Power Source
Line Power: USB-C to PC or power outlet
Batteries: Three AA cells
Alkaline: B&W 35 hrs / Color 12 hrs
NiCad: B&W 10 hrs / Color 5 hrs
NI-MH: B&W 35 hrs / Color 12 hrs
Power saving DIM (color); auto power off after 5 min idle; battery status icon
Measuring
Range: Interface-Echo Mode: Steel 0.050–1.0 in (1.27–25.4 mm); Plastics from 0.005 in (0.127 mm)
Interface-Echo-Echo Mode: Steel 0.006–0.500 in (0.152–12.7 mm)
Pulse-Echo Contact: Steel 0.040 in–30.0 ft (1 mm–9.1 m)
Echo-Echo Contact: Steel 0.100–3.0 ft (2.54–91.4 cm)
Echo-Echo Verify Contact: Steel 0.100–6.0 in (2.54–152.4 mm)
Resolution (Selectable): ± 0.001 in (0.01 mm)
± 0.0001 in (0.001 mm)
Velocity Range: 0.0122 to 0.7300 in/μs (309.9 to 18,542 m/sec)
Calibration: Single and two-point calibration, or selection of basic material types
Units: English & Metric
Display Views
A-Scan: Rectified +/- (flaw view) & RF (full waveform view); 25Hz refresh (B&W), 60Hz (color); Portrait & Landscape (color only)
B-Scan: Time-based cross section view; display speed variable (10 to 200 readings/sec)
Large Digits: Standard thickness view; Digit height: 0.400 in (10 mm) B&W / 0.565 in (14.35 mm) color
Scan Bar: Speed 10 to 33Hz; viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views
Bar Graph: Measurement stability indicator
Memory
Log Formats: Grid (Alpha Numeric) or Sequential (Auto Identifier)
Capacity: 4 Gb internal memory
Screen Capture: Bitmap graphic capture for quick documentation (.tif)
Transducer
Transducer Types: Single Contact, Delay Line & Pencil (1 to 25MHz)
Connector: Locking quick disconnect LEMO "00"
Cable: Standard 4 ft cable; custom transducers and cable lengths available
Features
Setups: 64 custom user-defined setups
Gates: 3 adjustable gates (depending on measure mode selected)
Alarm Mode: Hi and Lo tolerances with audible beeper and visual LEDs
Scan Mode: 250 readings per second; displays minimum reading found when transducer is removed
Connections
Output: Direct USB-C 1.1 PC connectivity
Transducer Connector: LEMO 00
Certification: Factory calibration traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A
Warranty: 2-year limited

PMX2-DL & PMX3-DL Product Comparison

PMX2-DL & PMX3-DL Product Comparison
Model: PMX2-DL PMX3-DL
Display Mode:
Material Thickness Digits Display:
B-Scan Cross Sectional Display:
Combined B-Scan and Digits Display:
Scan Bar Display:
A-Scan Display: + Rectified, - Rectified, Full Waveform (RF) + Rectified, - Rectified, Full Waveform (RF), Landscape View
Measurement Range: PE contact on steel: 0.040 - 360.0 in (1.00 - 9144 mm)
IE on steel: 0.050 - 1.0 in (1.27 - 25.4 mm)
IE on plastic: from 0.005 in (0.127 mm)
EE contact on steel: 0.100 - 36.0 in (2.54 - 914.4 mm)
IEE on steel: 0.006 - 0.5 in (0.152 - 12.7 mm)
EEV contact on steel: 0.100 - 6.0 in (2.54 - 152.4 mm)
Resolution: 0.001 in (0.01 mm)  /  0.0001 in (0.001 mm) — selectable
Measurement Rate:
Manual: 8 readings per second 8 readings per second
Scan Mode: 250 readings per second 250 readings per second
Scan Bar Display: 10 to 33 readings per second 10 to 33 readings per second
Additional Features:
High Speed Scan Mode:
Limit Alarm Mode:
Selectable Resolution:
Repeatability / Stability Indicator:
B-Scan Display Speed: 10 to 200 readings per second
Calibration Setups: 64 custom user-definable setups, transferable to and from a PC archive
Gates: 3 adjustable gates, depending on measure mode selected
Pulser Type: Square wave pulser with adjustable pulse width (spike, thin, wide)
Gain: Manual or Automatic Gain Control (AGC) with 110dB range, varies with mode selected
Adjustable damping: 35, 50, 75, 300, 600 & 1500 ohms
Timing: Precision TCXO timing with single shot 100 MHz 8-bit ultra-low power digitizer
Memory and Data Logging: 4GB internal memory
Sequential and grid logging
Alpha numeric batch identification
OBSTRUCT indicates inaccessible locations
Bitmap graphic capture and capture viewer
Calibration Options: Single, two point, velocity and material type
Transducer Probe Type: Single element with delay tip, pencil with delay tip and contact probes
Transducer Frequency Range: 1 - 25 MHz
Transducer Recognition: Manual — selectable from a list
Display: 1/8" VGA (greyscale); viewable area 2.4 x 1.8 in (62 x 45.7 mm) 1/4 VGA AMOLED colour; viewable area 2.27 x 1.70 in (57.6 x 43.2 mm)
Display Refresh Rate: 25 Hz
Units (Selectable): mm or inches
LED Backlight: On / Off / Auto

 

Kit Includes

PMX2-DL & PMX3-DL Kit Includes

  • Unit
  • T-402-5507, Standard 1/4" Delay Line Transducer (2 Delay Tips - 3/8" & 1/2" L) & Cable
  • Couplant
  • Manual
  • Certificate of Calibration
  • AA Batteries
  • Plastic Carrying Case
  • PC Software available for download with our PVX and transfer Cable for both PMX and PZX (data logging) gauges included.
  • 2 Year Limited Warranty

Probe Selection

Delay Line Probes

For general purpose precision thickness
gauging with PZX1 or PMX instruments
with +/- 0.0001" resolution.

Contact Probes

For measuring thicker materials with +/-
0.001" resolution. Can be used with PZX1
and PMX instruments.


Pencil Probes

For measuring on tight curves with the
PMX gauge with +/- 0.000" resolution.

Protective Case Options

PN: UT-DU-F-149-0001

PN: UT-DU-A-149-6002

If you have a thickness gauging application problem and need assistance, please let us know.
We are pleased to evaluate your samples and provide you with our recommendations at no charge.

DAKOTA NDT instruments are made in the USA

Please refer to the attached brochure for more details.

Note: There is a $25.00 small order fee for orders valued less than $50.00.

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Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to
Dakota NDT PMX2-DL Kit Includes: Unit, 1/4" Delay Line Transducer (2 Delay Tips - 3/8" & 1/2" L) & Cable, Couplant, Manual, Certificate of Calibration, AA Batteries & Plastic Carrying Case. PC Software w/transfer cable. 2 yr. warranty (formerly PVX) UT-DU-Z-157-0006 $3,425.00
Dakota NDT PMX3-DL Kit Includes: Unit, 1/4" Delay Line Transducer (2 Delay Tips-3/8" & 1/2" L) & Cable, Couplant, Manual, Certificate of Calibration, AA Batteries & Plastic Carrying Case. PC Software w/transfer cable. 2 yr. warranty (formerly PVX+C) UT-DU-Z-157-0007 $3,695.00
Dakota NDT Acrylic Tip For Delay Line Probes, 1/4" Diameter (Previous PN X-231-0000 and X-241-0000). (Specify Length)
Model #
UT-DU-F-000-7102-Master $22.00
Dakota NDT Replacement Transducer cable, 4' lemo 00 to microdot UT-DU-N-104-0020 $85.00
Dakota NDT Plastic Carrying Case with Die Cut Foam for PMX Series UT-DU-A-100-6003 $45.00
Dakota NDT Nylon protective instrument case with neck strap (for A-Scan/B-Scan Instruments) UT-DU-F-149-0001 $90.00
Dakota NDT Injection molded rubber protective instrument case with neck & hand straps and a kickstand for A-Scan/B-Scan instruments UT-DU-A-149-6002 $120.00
Dakota NDT, T-402-5507 Transducer - Single Element Delay Line Transducer, 15MHz x 1/4", Microdot-Side Connector (included with gauge unless specified otherwise) UT-DU-T-402-5507 $670.00