DeFelsko NKS3-G PosiTector 6000 NKS3 Advanced Non-Ferrous Coating Thickness Gauge with cabled probe for extra thick protective paint and coatings, epoxy, rubber, in-tumescent fire proofing and more

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Model: NKS3-G with Advanced Body

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Substrate: Non-Ferrous Metals

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Measuring Range:0 - 500 mils (0 - 13 mm)

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The DeFelsko NKS3-G PosiTector 6000 NKS3 Advanced Coating Thickness Gage is a versatile, rugged tester designed to measure coating thickness on non-ferrous metals accurately and quickly using eddy current principles. 

The NKS3 features a high-range cabled probe ideal for thick protective coatings such as epoxy, rubber, concrete liners, intumescent fireproofing and more.

The DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 NKS3 Advanced Coating Thickness Gauge features a large 2.8" impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation, 250,000 in up to 1000 groups memory reading storage capacity, USB data output, Scan Mode, Real-Time Graphing Bluetooth output and more.

Kit Contents

The DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 NKS3 Advanced Coating Thickness Gage Kit includes everything needed for testing:

PosiTector Advanced Gage Body BDYADV-G PosiTector 6000 Probe PRBNKS-D Precision plastic shims Protective rubber holster with belt clip Wrist strap and protective lens shield 3 AAA alkaline batteries PosiSoft Software and USB cable Long Form Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST or PTB Convenient carrying case and instructions Two (2) year warranty

Features 

Simple

• Fast measurement speed - 60+ readings per minute. Enhanced FAST mode - 90+ readings per minute for quick inspection.
• Ready to measure - no adjustment required for most applications
• NEW Larger 2.8" impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation
• NEW On-gage help explains menu items at the touch of a button
• Flashing display - ideal in a noisy environment
• RESET feature instantly restores factory settings

Durable

• NEW Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant - IP65-rated enclosure
• NEW Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip
• Wear-resistant probe tip
• Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster for added impact resistance
• Two year warranty on gage body AND probe

Accurate

• Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST or PTB included
• Built-in temperature compensation ensures measurement accuracy
• Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for precision applications
• Conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM

Versatile

• PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector 6000, 200, DPM, IRT, RTR, SPG, SST, SHD, BHI, and UTG probes easily converting from a coating thickness gage to a dew point meter, surface profile gage, soluble salt tester, ultrasonic wall thickness gage, or hardness tester
• Multiple Calibration adjustment options including 1 point, 2 point, and ISO 19840 correction factors
• Selectable display languages
• NEW Auto rotating display with Flip Lock
• Extended cables available (up to 75 m/250 ft) for underwater or remote measuring
• Mils/Microns/mm switchable

Powerful

• Statistics mode continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max and number of readings while measuring
• NEW Screen Capture - save 100 screen images for record keeping and review
• HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits
• NEW Instant-on feature quickly powers up the gage if recently powered down
• NEW Up to 30% longer battery life
• USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included.
• Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
• Software Updates via web keep your gage current
• Software Solutions for viewing, analyzing & reporting data

Advanced Model Features

• NEW Storage of 250,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches
• Live graphing of measurement data
• NEW Prompted Batch Mode-create pre-defined batches with on-screen text and image prompts for each reading
• 3 Scan Modes - increase measurement speed to 180+ readings per minute
  • Normal - take continuous readings without lifting the probe
  • Statistics - take continuous readings and record average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while scanning
  • Limited Count Average - take continuous readings up to a user-specified count. The gage displays and records the average of the readings.
• NEW Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more
• Multiple stored calibration adjustments for measuring on a variety of substrate conditions
• NEW SSPC-PA 2, ISO 19840, and IMO PSPC 90/10 modes help users comply with standards by prompting for min/max specifications, displaying the necessary readings, and automatically calculating statistics with a pass/fail result
• WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates
• Bluetooth 4.0 Technology for data transfer to a mobile device running the PosiTector App or optional portable printer. BLE API available for integration into third-party software
• Integrate with third-party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs, and robotic devices using several industry-standard communication protocols

Specifications

Measuring principle	magnetic induction principle (Ferrous) eddy-current principle (Non-Ferrous)
Display	High contrast, reversible color LCD
Data Output	USB - "1" & "3" Models Bluetooth - "3" Models
Power	3 AAA batteries, Included
Dimensions	5.75" x 2.5" x 1.2" (146 x 64 x 31 mm)
Weight	5.8 oz. (165 g) without batteries
Protection Class	Meets or exceeds IP5X, Solvent, acid, oil, water & dust resistant
Warranty	2 Years
Calibration Certificate	Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included

Probe Specifications

	Range:	0 - 500 mils
		0 - 13 mm
	*Accuracy:	± (1 mils + 3%)
		± (0.02 mm + 3%)

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