Material Thickness Gauge With Transducer Elcometer PTG 8

The PTG8 is the top-of-the-range gauge with all the features and functionality necessary for measuring, with precision, material thickness on virtually any material

With a user-definable display, users can choose to view readings, statistical information, bar graph together with the highest (Hi); lowest (Lo); and average (x); reading or a run chart; a trend graph of the last 20 readings.

Advantages of using Elcometer PTG8:

• Interface Echo (I-E) Echo-Echo (E-E) ) & Plastic Mode (PLAS) measurement modes
• Measurement range from 0.15mm (0.006″) to 25.40mm (1.00″)
• 2-Point, 1-Point, Material & Factory Calibration options
• Three user-programmable calibration memories
• User-selectable measurement rate; 4,8,16 readings per second
• User selectable reading resolution; 0.1mm (0.01″) or 0.01mm (0.001″)
• Scan Mode
• Readings, selected statistics, Bar Graph, Run Chart, B-Scan & Differential Mode
• Gauge memory; stores up to 100,000 readings in up to 1,000 sequential or grid batches
• User-definable upper and lower limits with audible & visual pass/fail warnings
• USB and Bluetooth® data output to ElcoMaster® and ElcoMaster® Mobile Apps

 

Technical Specifications – Elcometer Precision Thickness Gauge PTG8
Part Number (with Transducer)1	PTG8-TXC
Part Number (gauge only)	PTG8
Easy to use menu structure in multiple languages	■
Tough, impact, waterproof, and dust resistant equivalent to IP54	■
Bright color screen with permanent backlight	■
Ambient light sensor, with adjustable brightness	■
Scratch and solvent resistant display; 2.4″ (6cm) TFT	■
Large positive feedback buttons	■
USB power supply via PC	■
Gauge software updates2via ElcoMaster®Software	■
2-year gauge warranty3	■
Measurement Mode
Echo-Echo (E-E)	■
Interface Echo (I-E)	■
Plastic Mode (PLAS)	■
Measurement Rate	4, 8, 16Hz4
Thickness Range5
E-E 0.15 – 10.15mm (0.006-0.400″)	■
I-E 1.65 – 25.40mm (0.065-1.000″)	■
PLAS 0.15 – 5.00mm (0.006-0.197″)	■
Measurement Accuracy6	±1% or ±0.015mm (0.0006″)
Measurement Units	mm or inches
Repeatability / Stability Indicator	■
Display Mode:
Reading	■
Selected statistics	■
Scan thickness bar graph	■
Run Chart	■
Readings and Differential	■
B-Scan cross-sectional display	■
Selectable Reading Resolution
Lo; ie 0.1mm, 0.01 Inch, 10m/s, or 0.001 in/μs	■
Hi; i.e. 0.01mm, 0.001 Inch, 1m/s, or 0.0001 in/μs	■
Statistics
A number of readings,n; Mean average, x; Standard deviation.	■
Lowest reading, Lo; Highest reading, Hi	■
Low high limit value	■
Reading Range Value	■
Nominal Value	■
Number of readings below low limit	■
Number of readings above high limit	■
Calibration Options
1 – point	■
2 – point	■
Material selection; 39 preset materials	■
Factory; resets to the factory calibration	■
Velocity (speed of sound)	■
Calibration Features
Calibration lock: with optional PIN Lock	■
Test calibration feature	■
Calibration memories: 3 programmable memories	■
Measurement outside calibration warning	■
Data Logging
Number of readings	100,000
Number of batches	1,000
Sequential batching	■
Grid batching	■
Fixed batch size mode; with batch linking	■
Obstruct entry; add (obst) into grid location	■
Delete last reading	■
Date & time stamp	■
Review, clear & delete batches	■
Alphanumeric batch names; user-definable	■
Batch review graph	■
Data Output
USB; to PC	■
Bluetooth® to PC, AndroidTM & iOS devices	■
ElcoMaster® software	■
Transducer Probe Type	Single element
Auto transducer recognition	■
Battery Type7	2 x AA
Battery Life7	Alkaline: 15 hours Lithium: 28 hours
Operating Temperature	-10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Size (w x h x d)	145x73x37mm (5.7×2.84×1.46″)
Weight (including batteries)	210g (7.4oz)
Packing List	Elcometer PTG8BDL, 15MHz 1/4″ Microdot right angle single element transducer, couplant, wrist harness, 3 x screen protector, protective case, plastic transit case, 2 x AA batteries, calibration certificate, USB cable, ElcoMaster® Software, two-year warranty extension card, operating instructions

¹ Supplied with 15MHz 1/4″Microdot right angle single element transducer

² Internet connection required

³ The Elcometer MTG range is extendable within 60 days from date of purchase, free of charge to two years

⁴ User selectable default setting in scan mode is 16 Hz

⁵ Dependent on the material being measured and the transducer being used

⁶ Whichever is the greater

⁷ Supplied with Alkaline, Lithium, and rechargeable can be used with the gauges, continuous use at 1 reading per second

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Product Accessories

 

				Suitable for measuring				Suitable for
Part Number	Probe Diameter	Probe Characteristic	Damping	Thin Plastics	Steel	Aluminium	Titanium	307 PTG6 PTG8
15.0 MHz Single Element Transducer
TXC15M0CM	1/4″	Right Angle	S	■	■	■	■	■
20.0 MHz Single Element Transducer
TXC20M0CM	1/4″	Right Angle	S	■	■	■	■	■

 

Measurement Mode

In Scan Mode, readings can be taken at a rate of 16Hz (16 readings per second) over a large surface area. When the transducer is lifted off the surface, the average, lowest and highest thickness values are displayed.

Calibration Options

The PTG8 allows users to store into memory up to three calibrations. Once saved the user can select a calibration without the need to re-calibrate the gauge, ideal for users who are measuring a variety of materials or thicknesses. Using the gauge’s alpha-numeric function, calibration memories can be re-named to suit the calibration setting.

Display Mode

The PTG8 has user definable upper and lower limits with audible and visual pass/fail warnings. Limits can be set for individual readings or for each batch. If a measurement is taken which falls outside set limits, the reading value and the limit icon turns red, the red LED flashes and the alarm beeps.

The PTG8 has Differential Mode; once a user-defined nominal thickness value is set, the gauge displays the measured thickness together with the variation from the set nominal value thus indicating areas of the material which are thinner or thicker than expected.

The PTG8 offers B-Scan, a time-based, cross-sectional 2-dimensional graphical view of the material under test, ideal for relative depth analysis. The zoom of the B-Scan reading can either be set to automatic or can be defined by the user to focus on areas of interest.

Data Logging

The PTG8 can store 100,000 readings in up to 1,000 sequential or grid-type batches. Using grid batching, readings are stored in a spreadsheet-type format. The Obst feature, allows the user to record an obstruction within the grid.

Data Output

Compatible with ElcoMaster®, PC & Mobile Apps, readings can be downloaded via USB or Bluetooth® to PC, iOS, or Android™ devices for further analysis and reporting.

 

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