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DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D Probe

DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D Probe

by DeFelsko
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$2,933.00 - $2,933.00
$2,933.00
$2,933.00 - $2,933.00
$2,933.00
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  • DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D Replica Tape Reader captures high-resolution 3D surface imagery and common 2D/3D parameters at a fraction of the cost of drag stylus or confocal microscope instruments.

    The patented PosiTector RTR 3D is ideal for measuring the surface profile of flat, curved, or irregular surfaces in the field or laboratory. Simply create a replica by burnishing Testex Tape onto the surface and insert it into the instrument. Press the two buttons and in seconds, the hand-held PosiTector RTR 3D displays imagery and measures common 2D and 3D profile parameters such as Ra, Rz, Sq and Spd, traceable to a national laboratory.

  • The DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D Probe features:

    • Reports common Roughness Parameters: Ra, Rq, Rz, Rp, Rv, Rt, Rpc (2D), and Sa, Sq, Sz, Sp, Sv, and Spd (3D)
    • Download 3D .SDF image files for analysis in included PosiSoft or third-party software
    • Live graphing of measurement data
      • WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates
      • Bluetooth 4.0 Technology for data transfer to mobile devices running the PosiTector App, or optional portable printer. BLE API available for integration into third-party software
      • On-screen Batch Annotation – add notes, change batch names, and more, with built-in QWERTY keyboard
    • Automatically subtracts the 50.8 μm (2 mil) incompressible substrate from all readings
    • Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant – weatherproof
    • Measures height (H) and linearized height (HL) [1]
    • Mils/Microns switchable
    • Check shim provided to verify accuracy
    • Continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max height and number of readings
    • Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
    • Screen Capture – record and save image into USB flash memory for record keeping and review
    • PosiSoft Solutions for viewing, analyzing & reporting data

    DeFelsko PosiTector RTR-H Replica Tape Reader conforms to International Standards including:

    • ASTM D4417 – Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel
    • NACE RP0287 – Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast-Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a Replica Tape
    • SSPC PA 17 – Procedure for Determining Conformance to Steel Profile/Surface Roughness/Peak Count Requirements
    • ISO 8503-5 – Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates — Part 5: Replica tape method for the determination of the surface profile

    The DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D Replica Tape Reader calculates and records all fourteen 2D and 3D parameters for each measurement. From the information acquired, the gauge produces a .SDF – Surface Data File – that allows the user to evaluate the surface replica from different perspectives for different information. Using PosiSoft Desktop Software, the SDF file can be rotated and moved, to analyze a portion of the replica, and to filter the information being evaluated.

    Measuring Range (H) 20 – 115 µm 0.8 – 4.5 mils
    Measuring Range (Rt)
    		 10 – 115 µm 0.4 – 4.5 mils
    Measuring Roughness (Ra)
    		 2 µm 0.08 mil/80 µin
    Accuracy (H)
    		 + 5 µm + 0.2 mil
    Accuracy (Rt)*
    		 + (5 µm + 5%) + (0.2 mil + 5%)
    Accuracy (Ra)*
    		 + (0.25 µm + 5%) + (0.01 mil + 5%)
    Anvil Pressure
    		 1.1 Newtons 110 grams-force
    Anvil Size
    		 6.25 mm 0.25 inch
    Field of View
    		 3.8 mm x 3.8 mm 0.149 inch x 0.149 inch
    Lateral Sampling
    		 3.7 µm 0.145 mil
    Vertical Resolution

    100 nm – 2D / 3D

    10 nm – SDF

    3.93 µin – 2D / 3D

    0.393 µin – SDF
    Resolution
    		 .01 µm 0.01 mil

    *when measured using Testex Optical Grade X-Coarse Replica Tape

    Optical Grade Testex Tape is required for measurement of 2D/3D parameters.

  • The PosiTector RTR-H comes complete with:

    • 1 Roll of Optical Grade X-Coarse Tape
    • Stainless Steel Burnishing Tool
    • Burnishing Ball
    • 5 Cleaning Cards
    • Check Shims
    • Replica Tape Holder
    • Surface Cleaning Putty
    • Microfibre Cleaning Cloth
    • Protective Rubber Holster
    • Wrist Strap
    • 3 AAA Batteries
    • Instructions
    • Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap
    • USB Cable
    • PosiSoft Software
    • Two Year Warranty
    • Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST

  • Please click here to view the DeFelsko PosiTector RTR-3D Datasheet