Hardness Testing

Equotip 550 UCI

Hardness Testing

Equotip 550 UCI

The leading Ultrasonic Contact Impedance measurement system with advanced capabilities

Unmatched versatility owed to HV1, HV5, and HV10 test loads in a single probe

Patent-pending adjustable test load for higher accuracy on a wide range of applications

Powerful measurement device on the market packed in a rugged chassis

Applications:

Ultrasonic Inspection of Welds / Ultrasonic Inspection of Cast and Forged Metals / Heat-treated surfaces

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Adjustable test load and a rugged touchscreen with enhanced software and analysis features

Efficiency

Efficiency to the power of 2 thanks to three loads in one single probe HV1, HV5, and HV10 and possible combination with Portable Rockwell and Leeb in one device.

Productivity

Features with wizards, user guidance, personalised views, and on-screen feedback to reduce measurement inaccuracies that can be caused by the operator.

User Experience

User guidance, smart material, and probe selection wizards, and ready-to-go reports through a powerful built-in reporting feature facilitate even short measurement campaign.

Equotip 550 Platform

Tech Specs

Equotip 550 Platform

Display

7” color capacitive touchscreen

Instrument protection

- IP54, fully rugged with shock absorbing casing,
- Scratch-resistant Gorilla® Glass screen protection,
- Circuit and connector protection against dust, debris, chemicals and voltage spikes
- Foldable additional screen cover for additional protection during storage and transportation

Memory

Internal 8 GB flash memory (> 1’000’000 measurements)

Combination with another testing method

Leeb, Portable Rockwell (PRT)

Connectivity

Ethernet & USB-B (PC connection), USB-A (PRT), Probe-specific slots

Battery

3.6V, Li-Ion, 14’000 mAh

Battery lifetime

> 10h (in standard operating mode)

Charging time

< 9h, < 5.5 h (External quick charger)

Power input

12V +/- 25% / 1.5A

Dimensions

250 x 162 x 62 mm / 9.87 x 6.37 x 6.44 in

Weight

1’525 g / 3.35 lbs. (incl. battery)

Humidity operation

< 95% RH, non-condensing

Operating temperature

(-) 10°C + 50°C / 14°F – 122°F

Certification

CE, KC, FCC

Equotip 550 Software Features

- Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) maping tool
- Fully customizable reporting
- Customizable views
- Verification wizard
- Measurement wizard
- Mapping wizard
- Integration in automated testing environments (incl. remote control)
- Custom conversion curves (1-point, 2-point, polynomial)
- Built-in pdf creator

Conversion curves applicable for materials

- Steel and cast steel
- Aluminium
- Titanium Ti 6Al 4V
- Cast Iron
- Incoloy 825 / 2.4858
- 304L/1.4307
- Alloy 75/2.4630
- P/T91

Languages

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Czech

Regional settings

Metric and imperial units, multi-language and time-zone

Audio support

Full digital audio

Desktop Software (Windows)

PC Software

Equotip Link for data download, management and export (CSV, PNG), Conversion curve management, and for upgrades of constantly expanding Equotip and Equotip Link Software

Language support

English, Chinese, Czech,German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Turkish

Instrument

Tech Specs

Native Scale

HV(UCI)

Conversion scales

HLD, HB, HRC, HRA, HRB, HR15N, HR15T MPA (σ1, σ2, σ3)

Measurement range

20-2000 HV

Indenter

ISO 6507-2 compliant, 136° Vickers diamond

Impact energy / Test force

HV1 (9.8 N), HV5 (49 N), HV10 (98N) in one probe

Accredited calibration

ISO/IEC 17025

Standard compliance

ASTM A1038
DIN 50159
GB/T 34205

Guidelines

ASTM A370
ASME CRTD-91
DGZfP Gudeline MC 1
VDI / VDE Gudeline 2616 Paper 1

Conversion standards

ASTM E140
ISO 18265
Proceq's own conversion curves

Measurement resolution

1 HV(UCI), 0.1 HRC

Measuring accuracy

± 2%

Measurement deviation (E)

Lower than DIN 50159 & GB/T 34205

Coefficient of variation (R)

Lower than DIN 50159 & GB/T 34205

Weight

245 g / 8.6 oz

Dimensions

155 x ø 40 mm (6.1 x ø 1.57 inches) without foot

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Standards & Guidelines

Standards

ASTM A 1038

ASTM A 370

ASTM E 140

DIN 50159

GB/T 34205-2017

ISO 18265

Guidelines

ASME CRTD-91

DGZfP Guideline MC 1

Nordtest Technical Reports 424-1, 424-2, 424-3

VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1

FAQ

What influence does the chemical composition of a certain steel group has on the UCI measurement?

For example, will the result be different on 100Cr6, 100CrMnSi6-4 or 100CrMnMoSi8-4-6 ?

All the mentioned steel compositions have similar values of Elastic modulus (E), therefore the results will not be strongly affected...

What is UCI particularly good for?

Inspection of HAZ (Heat Affected Zones) especially used in oil and gas in industry, inspection of lighter objects where Leeb can not be used due to weight limitation, inspection of areas that can not be reached by anything...

What parameters are important when choosing the right UCI Probe?

There are several important parameters that shall be taken into account when selecting the UCI probe:

Minimum thickness of the object
If a coating is tested, then also the minimum thickness of the “coating“ which...

What is the most used Load?

The HV5 (5kgf, 49.05 N) load is the most commonly used, especially within the Oil and Gas industry.

How to extend the UCI Probe's longevity?

NEVER impact the surface with the probe, it may damage the diamond tip
NEVER slide the probe along the surface after initiating a penetration, it may damage the diamond tip
Regular service and verification in service...

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