Hardness Testing

Equotip 550 UCI MOTO-03 & MOTO-08

Motorized UCI probe for automated, reliable microhardness measurements

Hardness Testing

Equotip 550 UCI MOTO-03 & MOTO-08

The leading Ultrasonic Contact Impedance measurement system with advanced capabilities

Low indentation enables efficient testing of thin-coating, layers and polished surfaces

Ideal for lab and on-site precision micro-hardness testing

With good surface preparation, motorized probes are also suitable for testing thicker components

Applications:

Heat-treated surfaces / Hard Chromium/Nickel/Other Metallic Coatings / Rotogravure cylinders / Bearing race and bearings guide rail / Precision mold / Case hardening / Ion nitridated layers

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Motor controlled test load application and a rugged touchscreen with enhanced software and analysis features

Consistency

Ensure low and consistent test load, which significantly reduces your impact on the measurement

Adaptability

Calibrate with ease your probe to any material you want to test, thanks to advanced material calibration features

User Experience

Place, press, done. Use software to programme the penetration time to simulate the stationary Vickers testing device

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

100-1500 HV

Indenter

ISO 6507-2 compliant, 136° Vickers diamond

Impact energy / Test force

MOTO-03:HV0.3 (3N), MOTO-08 HV0.8 (7.8N)

Accredited calibration

Proceq's Laboratory Calibration (soon available with ISO 17025 accredited calibration)

Standard compliance

ASTM A1038
DIN 50159
GB/T 34205

Guidelines

ASME CRTD-91
DGZfP Guideline MC 1
VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1

Conversion standards

ASTM A370
ASTM E140
ISO 18265
Proceq's own conversion curves

Recommended max surface roughness

Ra 0.8 (HV0.3), Ra 1.6 (HV0.8)

Measurement resolution

1 HV(UCI), 0.1 HRC

Measuring accuracy

HV:±3%

Measurement deviation (E)

Lower than DIN 50159, GB/T 34205, & ASTM A1038

Coefficient of variation (R)

Lower than DIN 50159 & GB/T 34205

Weight

618 g / 21.8 oz

Dimensions

234x Φ 46 mm (9.21 x Φ 1.81 inches) with 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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