EQUOTIP 3

The Equotip 3 is a versatile portable hardness testing solution using the dynamic Leeb rebound technique that was invented by Proceq.

Proceq has combined today's technology with its over 35 years of Equotip know-how and customer feedback to create the Equotip 3 - a portable instrument that offers extended capabilities and unmatched ease of operation.

Features

  • The Equotip 3 is a hand-held device with a rugged shock-resistant housing and sealed membrane keypad
  • Large and clear display with adjustable contrast and backlight
  • It converts directly to all common hardness scales (HV, HB, HRC, HRB, HRA, HS, Rm); creates and uses another up to 20 customer-specific conversions for uncommon alloys 
  • Highly accurate ± 4 HL (0.5% at 800 HL) with automatic correction for impact direction
  • Wide measurement range
  • Simple operating menu structure and extensive on-screen help files
  • Internal storage of ~100’000 measured values in a flexible user-defined file/folder structure
  • User profiles for a quick change of test setup (with password protection)
  • Down-/upload data from/to PC via USB, Ethernet or RS-232
  • Free and easy upgrades of the Equotip firmware and Equolink software via internet

Applications

  • Good for most metals
  • Excellent for material selection, acceptance and production level testing
  • Ideal for on-site testing of heavy and large components before and after installation
  • Handy for difficult to access or confined test locations
  • Accurate also on curved test surfaces (R > 10 mm)

Proceq offers a unique variation of impact devices and support rings to serve both common as well as special applications.

Standardization

  • ASTM A956
  • DIN 50156
  • DGZfP Guideline "Mobile Härteprüfung"
  • VDI / VDE Guideline 2616 Paper 1

Technical Data

Equotip 3 unit incl. probe
Testing methodLeeb rebound
Available probesC, D, DC, DL, E, G, S
Spherical test tipTungsten carbide, 3 mm diameter (for C, D, DC, DL probes)
5 mm diameter (for G probe.)
Polycrystalline diamond / ceramics 3 mm diameter for E /S
Min. radius of surface curvature10 mm
Resolution1 HL; 1 HV; 1 HB; 0.1 HRC; 0.1 HRB; 0.1 HRA; 0.1 HS;
1 MPa (1 N/mm²)
Accuracy± 4 HL (0.5% at 800 HL)
Equotip 3 indicating device
Dimensions170 x 200 x 45 mm (6.7 x 7.9 x 1.8 in.)
Weight780 g plus approx. 120 g battery pack
Materialshock resistant ABS plastic
Displaylarge QVGA LCD with adjustable contrast and backlight
Internal data storage~ 100'000 values
CommunicationEthernet, USB & RS 232
PC applicationEquolink 3 software included
Battery typerechargeable Li ion or 3 standard size “C” cells
Operating temperature0 to + 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
Storage temperature-10 to + 60 °C (14 to 140 °F)
Humidity90 % max.