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PORTABLE VICKERS HARDNESS TESTER “ULTRAMATIC” ™

Hardness tester CV-HV400 for portable accurate testing on metals, plastics and ceramics

  • Ultrasonic Contact Impedance test principle: very accurate!
  • Suitable for hardness tests on metals, plastics, ceramics
  • Direct reading in Vickers HV, and direct conversion to
    HRC, HRB, HB and UTS
  • High reproducibility within ±1%
  • Extensive range of application at locations difficult to access
  • Large memory, statistics and data output
  • Windows software for testing, data processing and documentation
Probe support for flat surfaces High precision stand  
Measuring principle According to the UCI method (ultrasonic contact impedance principle)
Indentor Vickers diamond (angle 136?
Test load 3N, 10N, 20N, 30N, 49N, 98N (different probes)
Measuring range Vickers HV 10 - 3000 (direct)
  Rockwell HRC 20 - 68 (conversion)
  Rockwell HRB 41 - 99.5 (conversion)
  Brinell HB (76) - 447 (conversion)
  UTS N/mm?/td> 255 - 2180 (conversion)
Reproducibility Vickers HV ?%
  Rockwell HRC ?.5
  Rockwell HRB ?.2
  Brinell HB ?%
Applicable test materials Primarily metals; plastics or ceramics may be tested
  using a standard calibration block
Display Large graphical, backlit display, contrast and brightness
  adjustable, display of hardness scales HV, HRC, HB
Calibration Storage of up to 20 calibrations for different materials
Display languages English, German, French (selectable)
Memory 1000 readings, storage in batches with date, hour,
  and go/no go judgement
  Optional: memory for 30.000 readings
Statistics Mean value, minimum, maximum, standard deviation
  absolute and relative. Delete single readings
Interface Serial: RS-232C and RS-485
  Parallel: Printer
Printer output Prints hardness values, hour and date  
  Prints statistics of stored data  
Power Power supply 100-240V / 50-60Hz  
Batteries Rechargeable 9.6V / 1700 mAh  
  (2.5 hours charging, 5 hours continuous use)  
Operating temperature 0°C - 50°C  
Dimensions Display unit: 85mm x 225mm x 198mm
  Probe: 19.5 diameter x 175mm length
Weight 2200gr (including probe 190gr)  

Standard delivery

  • Main unit
  • Cable
  • Power supply
    100-240V / 50-60Hz
  • Carrying case
  • Manual
  • CV Instruments certificate
  • Optional probes
  • 3N, 10N, 20N, 30N, 49N, 98N

Software options for the main unit

  • SPS Option for use in automated testing systems
  • Measurement of sinter materials
    Storage of 30000 measurements

Optional accessories

  • High precision stand for probe
    CV-H4S
  • Probe shoes for flat surfaces
  • Probe shoes for convex surfaces 10mm - 50mm
  • Probe shoes for convex
    surfaces 50mm - 250mm
  • Probe SL type (slim nose)
  • Probe shoes for pobe SL type
    (width 21mm)
  • Windows software program
    CV-H4DAT for data transmission to the PC (incl. cable)
  • Windows software program
    CV-H4CON for production-following hardness testing
  • Plastic handle for probe CV-H4G
  • Carrier bag for main unit and accessories