{"id":5808,"date":"2026-09-07T10:08:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-pmx3-dl-precision-gauge-with-colour-a-scan\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T13:54:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T13:54:00","slug":"dakota-pmx3-dl-precision-gauge-with-colour-a-scan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-pmx3-dl-precision-gauge-with-colour-a-scan\/","title":{"rendered":"Dakota PMX3-DL \u2013 Precision gauge with colour A-Scan"},"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_pmx3-dl_presentazione_prodotto-web-680x680-1.webp?resize=680%2C680&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dakota NDT PMX3-DL ultrasonic precision thickness gauge\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-1046\" 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_pmx3-dl_presentazione_prodotto-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_pmx3-dl_presentazione_prodotto-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_pmx3-dl_presentazione_prodotto-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-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;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=\"has-text-color 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 PMX3-DL<\/strong> is the PMX2-DL with a <strong>colour AMOLED display<\/strong>: the same precision down to <strong>0.001 mm<\/strong> and the same five modes, with a 60 Hz A-Scan that is legible in vertical view as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left:0px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list ndt-spunte\">\n<li><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>Colour AMOLED 1\/4 VGA<\/strong> display, 320 \u00d7 240 pixels, <strong>60 Hz<\/strong> refresh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>A-Scan in vertical and horizontal view<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>Selectable resolution 0.01 or 0.001 mm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>Five modes<\/strong>: P-E, E-E, E-E Verify, Interface-Echo and Interface-Echo-Echo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>Single contact, delay line and pencil<\/strong> probes from 1 to 25 MHz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>100\/150\/200 V<\/strong> pulser, <strong>110 dB<\/strong> gain, <strong>damping over six values<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"color:#225f78\">\u2713<\/strong> <strong>Three gates<\/strong>, <strong>64 setups<\/strong>, <strong>4 GB<\/strong> memory, USB-C<\/li>\n<\/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\">In precision measurement the A-Scan is not an accessory for checking: it is the working tool. On walls of a few tenths of a millimetre the echoes follow one another closely, and telling the interface echo from the backwall one \u2014 or recognising a second bounce mistaken for a thicker wall \u2014 depends on how well the waveform can be read. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PMX3-DL addresses the problem with a <strong>colour AMOLED<\/strong> screen refreshed at 60 Hz, where the gates are told apart by colour and the trace follows the probe without stuttering. The <strong>vertical<\/strong> view, available only on the colour models, is needed when the part or the position require the instrument to be held sideways. <\/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\">In terms of measurement there is no difference at all from the <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-pmx2-dl-precision-gauge-with-a-scan\/\">PMX2-DL<\/a>: same electronics, same ranges, same resolution. What changes is the battery life, which with the colour display drops to <strong>12 hours<\/strong> against 35. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Position within the precision range<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Specialisation<\/th><th>Display<\/th><th>Battery life<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-pzx1-dl-precision-gauge-for-thin-substrates\/\">PZX1-DL<\/a><\/td><td>thin substrates<\/td><td>LCD<\/td><td>see datasheet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-pmx2-dl-precision-gauge-with-a-scan\/\">PMX2-DL<\/a><\/td><td>universal precision<\/td><td>greyscale<\/td><td>35 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PMX3-DL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>universal precision<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AMOLED colour, 60 Hz<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12 h<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-pmx4-dl-high-penetration-gauge\/\">PMX4-DL<\/a><\/td><td>high penetration<\/td><td>see datasheet<\/td><td>see datasheet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the complete picture of the family: <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/thickness-gauges\/dakota-pmx2-dl-pmx3-dl-universal-precision-thickness-gauges\/\">Dakota PMX2-DL \/ PMX3-DL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">When to choose the PMX3-DL<\/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-large has-custom-border\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-strumento_PMX2-DL-Precision-Thickness-Gauge-Screen_dettaglio_schermo_con_scan_a-web-960x960-1.webp?resize=960%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screen detail with A-Scan on a Dakota NDT precision thickness gauge\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-1044\" 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_PMX2-DL-Precision-Thickness-Gauge-Screen_dettaglio_schermo_con_scan_a-web-960x960-1.webp?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-strumento_PMX2-DL-Precision-Thickness-Gauge-Screen_dettaglio_schermo_con_scan_a-web-960x960-1.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_PMX2-DL-Precision-Thickness-Gauge-Screen_dettaglio_schermo_con_scan_a-web-960x960-1.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota_ndt-strumenti_di_misura_ad_ultrasuoni-strumento_PMX2-DL-Precision-Thickness-Gauge-Screen_dettaglio_schermo_con_scan_a-web-960x960-1.webp?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/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\">\n<li>You work <strong>constantly on the A-Scan<\/strong>, not just to check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Very thin<\/strong> walls with closely spaced echoes to be told apart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confined spaces<\/strong> or parts that make the vertical view necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environments with <strong>difficult light<\/strong>, or laboratory work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>fixed<\/strong> workstation or USB power available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent documentation with colour <strong>screen captures<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Documentation download<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Dakota NDT technical documentation. The file opens in a new tab. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dakota-documentazione-datasheet_spessimetro_ultrasuoni_pmx2_dl_pmx3_dl.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_pmx2_dl_pmx3_dl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Datasheet Dakota PMX2-DL and PMX3-DL<\/strong><\/a><br\/>Manufacturer&#8217;s official datasheet \u2014 PDF, in English<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">The five measurement modes<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Mode<\/th><th>Probe<\/th><th>Range on steel<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>P-E<\/strong> \u2014 Pulse-Echo<\/td><td>contact<\/td><td>1 mm \u2013 9.14 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>E-E<\/strong> \u2014 Echo-Echo<\/td><td>contact<\/td><td>2.54 \u2013 914.4 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>E-EV<\/strong> \u2014 Echo-Echo Verify<\/td><td>contact<\/td><td>2.54 \u2013 152.4 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>I-E<\/strong> \u2014 Interface-Echo<\/td><td>delay line and pencil<\/td><td>1.27 \u2013 25.4 mm; plastics from 0.127 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>I-E-E<\/strong> \u2014 Interface-Echo-Echo<\/td><td>delay line and pencil<\/td><td>0.152 \u2013 12.7 mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Main features<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Colour display<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AMOLED 1\/4 VGA<\/strong>, 320 \u00d7 240 pixels, viewing area 43.2 \u00d7 57.6 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>60 Hz<\/strong> refresh against the 25 Hz of the greyscale version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vertical and horizontal A-Scan<\/strong>, exclusive to the colour models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power saving with automatic dimming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Fine control of the signal<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pulser adjustable to <strong>100, 150 and 200 V<\/strong>, spike, thin, wide width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain over <strong>110 dB<\/strong>, manual or AGC according to the mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TDG<\/strong> with variable start and slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damping<\/strong>: 35, 50, 75, 300, 600 and 1500 ohm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PRF up to <strong>250 Hz<\/strong>, 100 MHz DSP platform on FPGA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Working functions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Three adjustable gates<\/strong> according to the mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>64 custom setups<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan mode<\/strong> at 250 readings\/s with display of the minimum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alarm<\/strong> on minimum and maximum thresholds, audible and LED<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-sectional <strong>B-Scan<\/strong>, <strong>4 GB<\/strong> memory, screen capture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" 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>Parameter<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part Number<\/strong><\/td><td>Z-158-0000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Measuring mode<\/strong><\/td><td>P-E, E-E, E-EV, I-E, I-E-E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td><td>selectable: \u00b1 0.01 mm or \u00b1 0.001 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Velocity range<\/strong><\/td><td>309.88 \u2013 18,542 m\/s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Platform<\/strong><\/td><td>100 MHz DSP on FPGA technology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pulser<\/strong><\/td><td>square wave, 100 \/ 150 \/ 200 V; spike, thin, wide width<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>manual gain or AGC over a 110 dB range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Damping<\/strong><\/td><td>35, 50, 75, 300, 600, 1500 ohm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PRF<\/strong><\/td><td>up to 250 Hz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gates<\/strong><\/td><td>three, adjustable according to the mode<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Setups<\/strong><\/td><td>64 custom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transducers<\/strong><\/td><td>single contact, delay line and pencil, 1 \u2013 25 MHz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td><td>colour AMOLED 1\/4 VGA, 320 \u00d7 240 pixels, area 43.2 \u00d7 57.6 mm, 60 Hz refresh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Views<\/strong><\/td><td>rectified and RF A-Scan in vertical and horizontal view, B-Scan, large digits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Memory<\/strong><\/td><td>4 GB internal; alphanumeric grid or sequential log<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data output<\/strong><\/td><td>USB-C, Windows interface software<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power supply<\/strong><\/td><td>three AA cells, or USB-C from a PC or a socket<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery life<\/strong><\/td><td>alkaline 12 h, NiCad 5 h, NiMH 12 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operating temperature<\/strong><\/td><td>\u221210 \/ +60 \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>383 g (13.5 oz) with batteries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td><td>63.5 \u00d7 165 \u00d7 31.5 mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Typical applications<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Aerospace<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measurement on aluminium and titanium with tight tolerances, where the colour A-Scan helps to tell closely spaced echoes apart: see <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/aerospace-ndt-precision-measurement-on-aluminium-and-titanium-components\/\">NDT in aerospace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Laboratory and test room<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With mains power the reduced battery life is not a limitation, and the colour display gives its best in controlled working conditions.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Motorsport and thin components<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checking thin walls on lightened components: see <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/engine-cylinder-wall-measurement-a-technical-guide-for-engine-builders-and-racing-mechanics\/\">Measurement of engine cylinder walls<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/special-instruments\/\">special instruments<\/a> dedicated to racing.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Compatible probes<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Single element<\/strong> contact, <strong>delay line<\/strong> and <strong>pencil<\/strong> transducers from 1 to 25 MHz. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/probes-and-accessories\/transducers-for-precision-thickness-gauges\/\">transducers for precision gauges<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/products\/probes-and-accessories\/delay-line-tips-for-precision-ultrasonic-transducers\/\">delay line tips<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#225f78\">Standards and certifications<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Factory calibration <strong>NIST-traceable<\/strong> and compliant with <strong>MIL-STD-45662A<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for measurements to <strong>EN 14127<\/strong> and <strong>ASTM E797<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the regulatory picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/ndt-standards-for-thickness-measurement-en-14127-astm-e797-and-en-15317\/\">NDT standards for thickness measurement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" 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-1757760000000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">PMX3-DL or PMX2-DL?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The measurement performance is identical: only the display changes. The PMX3-DL has the colour AMOLED screen at 60 Hz with the A-Scan also in vertical view; the PMX2-DL has the greyscale screen and a battery life of 35 hours against 12. If you work a great deal on the A-Scan and have power available, colour is worth it; if you are in the field all day, greyscale is more practical.  <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757760001000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the real resolution?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The resolution is selectable between \u00b1 0.01 mm and \u00b1 0.001 mm. The figure actually achievable depends on the material, on the probe and on the measurement mode used.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757760002000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are special probes needed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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The internal memory for the measurement data is 4 GB, with an alphanumeric grid or sequential log. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a quotation or a trial on your own parts, <a href=\"https:\/\/ultrasuonindt.it\/en\/contact\/\">contact our technical office<\/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. 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