Dakota Ultrasonics VX Specifications

D A K O T A U L T R A S O N I C S

VX

VX

Velocity

Velocity

Gauge

Gauge

The VX is a hand-held ultrasonic velocity
gauge. When measuring materials such as

casts, alloys, or plastics, the
speed of sound (velocity) through the material;
thus giving an indication of its consistency.

VX gauge has 2 measuring modes: The

The
Point-to-Point mode, which is simply
placing the probe to the material and the
gauge will display the velocity at that point.
The Scan mode allows the operator to place
the probe on the material and then move the
probe along the surface; when the probe is
lifted from the material, it will then display the
fastest velocity the gauge found on the area
covered.

VX is packaged in an all metal case, sealed

The
with gaskets to protect them from harsh
working environments. This gauge can go
where you go, to do the work you do, saving
you time and money, making fast accurate
measurements.

VX displays the

Dakota Ultrasonics oers quality gauges that
are reliable, innovative and competitively
priced, all backed by the longest warranty in
the business—5 full years.

S O U N D S O L U T I O N S

VX VELOCITY GAUGE

DAKOTA ULTRASONICS rugged gauges have been designed and built to satisfy the roughest

industry conditions. The variety of features oered in our gauges allow the user to select a qual­ity tool that will meet or exceed theirand specic application needs. Our 5 year limited warranty
indicates how we feel about the reliability and durability of the VX Velocity Gauge.

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical

Weight:

10 ounces (with batteries).

Size:

2.5 W x 4.5 H x 1.24 D inches
(63.5 W x 114.3 H x 31.5 D mm).

Operating Temperature:

-20 to 120F (-30 to 50C).

Case:

Extruded aluminum body
with nickel-plated aluminum
end caps (gasket sealed).

Keypad

Sealed membrane that is
resistant to both water and
petroleum products.

Six tactile-feedback keys.

Transducer

Dual-element (transmit and
receive).

1 to 10 MHz frequency range.

Locking quick disconnect
LEMO connectors.

4 foot cable.

Custom transducers available
for special applications.& Thickness

Gauge

Power Source

Two 1.5V alkaline or

1.2V NiCad AA cells.

Typically operates for
80 hours on alkaline and
20 hours on NiCad.

Display ashes when battery is
low. Unit turns o automatically
when battery is too low to
operate reliably.

Display

Multi-function 4.5 digit liquid
crystal display with 0.500 inch
numerals, backlit for use in
poor light conditions.

Backlight is selectable on/o/auto
(illuminates only when taking a
measurement).

Measurements displayed in
inches/microsecond, and
meters/second.

Bar graph indicates stability
of reading.

Certication

Factory calibration traceable to NIST
& MIL-STD-45662A.

Warranty

5 year limited.

Measuring

Range:

Measures from 0.025 to 19.999
inches (0.63 to 500 millimeters).
Range dependent on material
and transducer type.

Units:

English & Metric

Resolution:

0.001 inches (0.01 millimeters)

Velocity Range:

0.0492 to .3937 in/μs.
(1250 to 14,000 m/sec)

Four readings per second for
single point measurements and
sixteen per second in scan mode.

Single point calibration to known
thickness or velocity.

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DAKOTA ULTRASONICS

1500 Green Hills Road, #107
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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