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  1. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment
  2. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges

Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V Sonic Tester

Advanced ultrasonic thickness tester designed to meet the needs of the automotive and racing industries.

Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V Sonic Tester
Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V Sonic Tester
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Part Number
  • Z-158-0003
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  • By Dakota NDT
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Overview

Features

  • Range:
    • Pulse-Echo Mode (for pit & flaw detection): measures from 0.025 to 36 inches. Range dependent on material and transducer type
    • Echo-Echo Mode (measures through paint & coatings) measures from 0.100 to 4.0 inches. Range will vary depending on the coating thickness and material type
  • Resolution: +/- .001 inches (0.01 mm)
  • Velocity Range: 0.0122 to 0.7300 inches/μs (309.88 to 18,542 meters/sec)
  • Dual element transducer (1 to 10 MHz)
  • 64 custom user-definable setups
  • Takes 250 readings per second and displays the minimum & maximum readings
  • Factory calibration traceable to NIST & MILSTD-45662A
  • Display Views:
  • Large Digits: Standard thickness view
    • B-Scan: Time based cross section view. Display speed variable (10 to 200 readings per second)
    • Scan Bar: Speed 10 Hz. Viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views.
    • Bar Graph: Indicates stability of measurement. Viewable in B-Scan and Large Digit views

What's in the Box

  • Standard Transducer (Model T-101-4000)
  • Couplant
  • PC Engine Mapping Software
  • Transfer Cable
  • Manual
  • Plastic Carrying Case
  • AA Batteries

Description

The Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V is an advanced ultrasonic thickness tester designed for the automotive and racing industries. It's most commonly used to measure the thickness of cylinder walls, head ports, decks, chassis tubing, body panels, and windshields. The PR-8V includes a time-based B-Scan feature that displays a cross-section of the opposite surface, allowing engine builders the ability to see the profile/contour of the back surface while scanning cylinders.

The PR-8V features two measurement modes. The Standard Mode (Pulse-Echo Mode) is for use with a variety of common material types and includes variable gain options (vlow, low, medium, high, vhigh) in 3dB increments (40 to 52dB range), for increased penetration or resolution and is ideal for pit & flaw detection. The Multi-Mode (Echo-Echo Mode) is used to measure chassis tubing with or without paint and coatings and includes built-in automatic gain control and selectable gain options (low, medium, and high).

The Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V ultrasonic thickness tester can store up to 64 custom setups and factory setups are available for common applications. Additionally, the PR-8V has visual and audible Hi and Lo limit alarms to signal when the measurements are out of tolerance. The internal data logger of the PR-8V has been customized for both the engine builder and the chassis inspector. Selectable cylinder mapping or general alpha numeric file storage will satisfy your reporting needs.

Documents

Spec Sheets

  • Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V Sonic Tester Datasheet PDF (487 KB)

Manuals

  • Dakota Ultrasonics PR-8V Sonic Tester Manual PDF (621 KB)

Accessories

Sensors/Probes

Dakota NDT RX8-DL and R9 Series Dual Element Transducers
Dakota NDT RX8-DL and R9 Series Dual Element Transducers

Dual element transducers for Dakota NDT RX8-DL and R9 Series thickness gauges.

Starting at $320.00

Accessories

Please consider these optional accessories.

Dakota NDT Instrument Case
Dakota NDT Instrument Case

Nylon case with clear plastic front, snap closure, and neck strap.

$90.00

Applications

This product can be used in the following applications:

  • ASME Testing Standard
  • Automotive
  • Gas / Diesel Engines

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