{"id":4149,"date":"2026-09-07T09:54:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-zx-1-fixed-velocity-thickness-gauge\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T20:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T20:55:22","slug":"dakota-zx-1-fixed-velocity-thickness-gauge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-zx-1-fixed-velocity-thickness-gauge\/","title":{"rendered":"Dakota ZX-1 \u2013 Fixed-Velocity Thickness Gauge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-strumento_zx1_strumentoi_ad_ultrasuoni_per_misura_spessore_e_corrosione-web-680x680-1.webp?resize=680%2C680&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dakota NDT ZX-1 ultrasonic thickness and corrosion gauge\" class=\"wp-image-944 has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-strumento_zx1_strumentoi_ad_ultrasuoni_per_misura_spessore_e_corrosione-web-680x680-1.webp?w=680&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-strumento_zx1_strumentoi_ad_ultrasuoni_per_misura_spessore_e_corrosione-web-680x680-1.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-strumento_zx1_strumentoi_ad_ultrasuoni_per_misura_spessore_e_corrosione-web-680x680-1.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fd8b8904 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-right-radius:6px;border-left-color:#225f78;border-left-width:6px;background-color:#ebf1f4;padding-top:24px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:28px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#225f78;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.408), 18px);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6\">The <strong>Dakota ZX-1<\/strong> is a <strong>fixed-velocity<\/strong> ultrasonic thickness gauge: you calibrate it by scrolling to the velocity of the known material and use it without any specialist training. It is the instrument for those who need to measure remaining wall thickness reliably, not to set parameters. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style:none;padding-left:0px;line-height:1.6\"><li style=\"list-style:none\"><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>Pulse-Echo<\/strong> measurement from <strong>0.63 to 914.4 mm<\/strong><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none\"><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>No training required<\/strong>: set the velocity and measure<\/li><li style=\"list-style:none\"><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>120 MHz FPGA<\/strong> timing, <strong>150 V<\/strong> square wave pulser<\/li><li style=\"list-style:none\"><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> LCD display for <strong>low temperatures, down to \u221230 \u00b0C<\/strong><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none\"><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> Extruded aluminium housing, keypad <strong>resistant to water and hydrocarbons<\/strong><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none\"><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>45-hour<\/strong> battery life with AA alkaline batteries<\/li><li style=\"list-style:none\"><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>5-year limited warranty<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every thickness measurement calls for a complex instrument. In a great many industrial situations the problem is simple: knowing how much is left of a steel wall, at an accessible point, on a clean surface. An instrument with A-Scan, six measuring modes and a data logger does not add accuracy in that case: it adds parameters to get wrong.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ZX-1 was created for exactly this. Calibration is done by scrolling to the material velocity, the display shows a large, legible number, and the seven-key keypad is sealed against water and petroleum products. The manufacturer covers it with a <strong>five-year warranty<\/strong>, twice that of the higher models: a statement about how hard it considers the instrument to break.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light popmake-4066 popmake-739\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"250\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-727 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banner_technical_support_choose_products.png?resize=1200%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banner_technical_support_choose_products.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banner_technical_support_choose_products.png?resize=300%2C63&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banner_technical_support_choose_products.png?resize=1024%2C213&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banner_technical_support_choose_products.png?resize=768%2C160&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#d3d6dc\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-15701bb7 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-ti-fg-color is-style-default has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(21.536px, 1.346rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.374), 35px);\"><strong>Need help choosing the right product?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b507c051 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button popmake-4066 popmake-739\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ti-accent-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The limitation to be aware of is equally clear: the ZX-1 <strong>does not measure through paint<\/strong> and does not store readings. If the coating cannot be removed, or if the measurements have to be documented, the choice moves up the range \u2014 the alternatives are shown below. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Positioning within the ZX series<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background-color:#225f78;color:#ffffff;padding:10px\">Model<\/th><th style=\"background-color:#225f78;color:#ffffff;padding:10px\">What it adds<\/th><th style=\"background-color:#225f78;color:#ffffff;padding:10px\">Data logger<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>ZX-1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>fixed velocity, ready to use<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>no<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-zx-3-thickness-gauge-with-adjustable-gain\/\">ZX-3<\/a><\/td><td>adjustable gain, high-speed scan<\/td><td>no<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-zx6-dl-multi-echo-thickness-gauge-with-data-logger\/\">ZX6-DL<\/a><\/td><td>Echo-Echo through paint<\/td><td>yes, 10,000 readings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full picture of the family: <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-zx-series-entry-level-corrosion-thickness-gauges-zx-1-zx-3\/\">Dakota ZX Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">When to choose the ZX-1<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-famiglia_di_strumenti_zx-corrosion-thickness-gauges_per_misure_di_spessore_e_corrosione-web-700x700-1.webp?resize=700%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dakota NDT ZX family of thickness and corrosion gauges\" class=\"wp-image-975 has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-famiglia_di_strumenti_zx-corrosion-thickness-gauges_per_misure_di_spessore_e_corrosione-web-700x700-1.webp?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-famiglia_di_strumenti_zx-corrosion-thickness-gauges_per_misure_di_spessore_e_corrosione-web-700x700-1.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-famiglia_di_strumenti_zx-corrosion-thickness-gauges_per_misure_di_spessore_e_corrosione-web-700x700-1.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Routine inspection rounds<\/strong> on plant, on a limited budget<\/li><li>Measurements on <strong>bare metal<\/strong>, with no coating to measure through<\/li><li><strong>Non-specialist<\/strong> operators who have to work without a training course<\/li><li><strong>Cold<\/strong> environments: the display stays legible down to \u221230 \u00b0C<\/li><li>Workshops and sites where the instrument <strong>takes knocks<\/strong><\/li><li>A second instrument to keep in the department alongside a more advanced one<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Documentation downloads<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Dakota NDT technical documentation. Files open in a new tab.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width:70px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota-documentazione-datasheet_spessimetro_ultrasuoni_zx1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/icona_pdf_download.webp?resize=48%2C61&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scarica il PDF\" width=\"48\" height=\"61\" class=\"wp-image-1605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/icona_pdf_download.webp?w=433&amp;ssl=1 433w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/icona_pdf_download.webp?resize=236%2C300&amp;ssl=1 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 48px) 100vw, 48px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota-documentazione-datasheet_spessimetro_ultrasuoni_zx1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Datasheet Dakota ZX1<\/a><br\/>Official manufacturer datasheet \u2014 PDF, in English<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Key features<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Ease of use<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Calibration by <strong>selecting the material velocity<\/strong>, without reference blocks<\/li><li><strong>Seven keys<\/strong> with tactile feedback on a sealed membrane<\/li><li><strong>Adjustable<\/strong> material velocity to suit different alloys<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Ruggedness<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Extruded aluminium<\/strong> body with nickel-plated aluminium end caps, gasket-sealed<\/li><li>Membrane keypad <strong>resistant to water and petroleum products<\/strong><\/li><li>Operating temperature <strong>\u221230 \/ +75 \u00b0C<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>5-year<\/strong> limited warranty<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Electronics<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>120 MHz FPGA<\/strong> timing<\/li><li><strong>150 V square wave<\/strong> pulser<\/li><li><strong>Dual element<\/strong> transducers from 1 to 10 MHz with quick-release LEMO connectors<\/li><li>Low-battery indicator with automatic shutdown<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Full technical specifications<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Data taken from the manufacturer&#8217;s official datasheet.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background-color:#225f78;color:#ffffff;padding:10px\">Parameter<\/th><th style=\"background-color:#225f78;color:#ffffff;padding:10px\">Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part Number<\/strong><\/td><td>Z-300-0000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Measuring mode<\/strong><\/td><td>Pulse-Echo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Measuring range<\/strong><\/td><td>0.63 \u2013 914.4 mm, depending on material and transducer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td><td>0,01 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Timing<\/strong><\/td><td>FPGA a 120 MHz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pulser<\/strong><\/td><td>square wave, 150 V<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transducers<\/strong><\/td><td>dual element, 1 \u2013 10 MHz, quick-release LEMO connectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cable<\/strong><\/td><td>standard 4 ft; special transducers on request<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td><td>multifunction 7-segment LCD, 4.5 digits, 12.7 mm digit height; two 14-segment fields<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Keypad<\/strong><\/td><td>sealed membrane, 7 keys with tactile feedback<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power supply<\/strong><\/td><td>two AA cells: 1.5 V alkaline, 1.2 V NiCad or 1.5 V lithium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery life<\/strong><\/td><td>45 hours with alkaline, 23 hours with NiCad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operating temperature<\/strong><\/td><td>\u221230 \/ +75 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Housing<\/strong><\/td><td>extruded aluminium, nickel-plated aluminium end caps, gasket-sealed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>312 g (11 oz) con batterie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td><td>63,5 \u00d7 131,3 \u00d7 31,5 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Units of measurement<\/strong><\/td><td>millimetres or inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Warranty<\/strong><\/td><td>5-year limited<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Typical applications<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Periodic checks on pipework<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verification of remaining wall thickness on accessible, uncoated runs. For the method: <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/come-misurare-spessore-tubi-tubazioni-ultrasuoni\/\">How to measure the thickness of pipes and tubing with an ultrasonic thickness gauge<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Incoming quality control<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sample checks on the thickness of plates and sections at goods receipt: see <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/misura-spessore-controllo-qualita-ricezione-merci\/\">Thickness measurement in incoming goods quality control<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Maintenance in cold environments<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The low-temperature display stays legible down to \u221230 \u00b0C, a condition that rules many competing instruments out of outdoor winter plant and cold stores.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Compatible probes<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ZX-1 works with <strong>dual element transducers<\/strong> from 1 to 10 MHz. The choice of frequency depends on the expected thickness, the material and the surface condition: see <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/scegliere-trasduttore-ultrasonico-guida-completa\/\">How to choose the right ultrasonic transducer for each application<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/prodotti\/sonde-e-accessori\/trasduttori-spessimetri-corrosione\/\">probes for corrosion thickness gauges<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Standards and certifications<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>NIST-traceable<\/strong> factory calibration, compliant with <strong>MIL-STD-45662A<\/strong><\/li><li>Usable for measurements according to <strong>EN 14127<\/strong> and <strong>ASTM E797<\/strong> on uncoated materials<\/li><li><strong>5-year<\/strong> limited warranty<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the regulatory framework: <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/normative-ndt-misura-spessore-en-14127-astm-e797\/\">NDT standards for thickness measurement: EN 14127, ASTM E797 and EN 15317<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757700000000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the ZX-1 measure through paint?<\/strong><p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The ZX-1 works in Pulse-Echo mode only and requires a clean surface or removal of the coating. To measure without removing the paint you need Echo-Echo mode, available on the ZX6-DL.  <\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757700001000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I save the measurements?<\/strong><p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the ZX-1 has no data logger: readings must be written down manually. If you need to archive the data, you need a DL model such as the ZX6-DL. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757700002000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does fixed velocity mean?<\/strong><p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">That calibration is carried out by selecting the material&#8217;s propagation velocity from a list, instead of performing a calibration on reference blocks. The velocity nevertheless remains adjustable to suit different alloys. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757700003000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is a training course needed to use it?<\/strong><p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The manufacturer presents it as an instrument that requires no specialist training. The general principle of non-destructive testing still applies: the reliability of the measurement depends on surface preparation and on the choice of probe.  <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a quotation or for help choosing the probe best suited to your application, <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/contact\/\">contact our technical department<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further information and contacts <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roder.it\">Systems division and sensor integration partner : www.roder.it<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/chi-siamo\/\">More information about RODER SRL : about us<\/a><br\/>Contact for general information : <a href=\"mailto:info@roder.it\">info@roder.it<\/a><br\/>Contact for information about these products : <a href=\"mailto:info@roder.it\">info@roder.it<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>The information contained on this web page is provided for information purposes only. Although it has been compiled with the utmost care, it does not constitute a contractual offer or a binding commitment to supply. It may contain transcription, translation or typographical errors. For precise and up-to-date information, please contact our company directly.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Some images on this website have been intentionally generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI). 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