Hardness Tester PCE-2000N

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The PCE-Instruments PCE-2000N hardness meter uses the Leeb rebound method. This is a dynamic hardness test method in which a standardized test specimen, usually a hard metal ball, is hit with defined impact energy on a test surface. The impact of the hard metal ball on the test surface results in a plastic deformation of the surface at the point of impact. From this deformation results in an energy loss, which is proportional to the workpiece hardness and can be determined by the ratio of rebound to impact velocity of the specimen.

Measuring ranges 170 … 960 HLD
17.9 … 69.5 HRC
19 … 683 HB
80 … 1042 HV
30.6 … 102.6 HS
59.1 … 88 HRA
13.5. .. 101.7 HRB
Impact device included
(optional impact devices)
D
(DC, D + 15, C, G, DL)
Cable length impact device About 1.5 m / 4.9 ft
Accuracy ± 0.5% (@ 800 HLD)
Repeatability 0.8% (@ 800 HLD)
Hardness scales HL (Leeb)
HV (Vickers)
HB (Brinell)
HS (Shore)
HRA (Rockwell A)
HRB (Rockwell B)
HRC (Rockwell C)
Measurable materials Steel
Cast steel
Alloy steel
Stainless steel
Gray glacé
Ductile iron
Cast aluminum alloy
Cu-zinc (brass)
Copper-tin alloy,
Copper
Display resolution 128 x 64 pixel OLED
Data storage 600 averages in 6 data groups
Data output USB stick
Power supply 3 x AA 1,5V-batteries
Auto Power-Off if not in use, the device shuts off automatically after 12 minutes
Operating conditions 10 … 50°C / 50 … 122°F, 20 … 90% rh
Storage conditions -30 … 60°C / -22 … 140°F
Dimensions 160 x 80 x 40 mm / 6.3 x 3.1 x 1.6 in (H x W x D)
Weight Measuring device with batteries: approx. 300 g / < 1 lb
Impact device : approx. 75 g / < 1 lb
Material
Steel / cold rolled steel HRA 59.1 … 85.8
HRC 20 … 68.5
HRB 38.4 … 99.6
HB 127 … 651
HSD 32.2 … 99.5
HV 83 … 976
Alloyed tool steel HRC 20.4 … 67.1
HV 80 … 898
Stainless steel HRB 46.5 … 101.7
HB 85 … 655
HV 85 … 802
Cast iron HB 93 … 334
Ductile iron HB 131 … 387
Cast aluminum HRB 23.8 … 84.6
HB 19 … 164
Brass HRB 13.5 … 95.3
HB 40 … 173
Bronze HB 60 … 290
Copper HB 45 … 315