DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 - Coating Thick

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Coatings on FERROUS metals (Steel & Cast Iron)
Coatings on NON-FERROUS metals (Aluminum, Copper, etc.)

The PosiTector 6000 FN1 includes a Basic (6000-1) gage body and a removable built-in FN probe for measuring coating thickness on ferrous and non-ferrous metal substrates. Ideal for measuring coating thickness on steel, iron, aluminum, copper and more.

Metal Substrates - PosiTector 6000 FN1
Substrates: steel, aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, alloys and more

Simple

• Ready to measure no calibration adjustment required for
  most applications
• Enhanced one-handed menu navigation
• Flashing display ideal in a noisy environment
• RESET feature instantly restores factory settings

 Durable

• Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant - weatherproof
• Wear-resistant probe tip
• Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
• Two year warranty on gage body AND probe

 Accurate

• Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included (Long Form)
• Built-in temperature compensation ensures measurement accuracy
• Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for use on applications that require greater precision
• Conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM

 Versatile

• Fully interchangeable probes are compatible with ALL gage bodies
• Multiple Calibration adjustment options including 1 point, 2 point, known thickness, average zero
• Selectable display languages
• Hi Contrast backlit display for bright or dark environments
• Flip display enables right-side-up viewing
• Extended cables available (up to 75 m/250 ft) for underwater or remote measuring
• Uses alkaline or rechargeable batteries (built-in charger)

 Powerful

• Universal body accepts all PosiTector 6000 (coating thickness), SPG (surface profile), and DPM (environmental) probes
• Statistics mode continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while measuring
• HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits
• FAST mode - faster measurement speed for quick inspection
• USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included
• Software updates via web keep your gage current
• Multiple measurement download/transfer options:
  • USB mass storage - stored readings and graphs can be accessed using universal PC/ Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software required
  • PosiTector.net - a free web-based application offering secure storage of thickness readings
  • PosiSoft Software Compatible - Continue using the familiar legacy software you have used for years. Available as a free download.
• Every stored measurement is date and time stamped

Click on a part number in the chart below, you will be linked
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Combination ALL METALS (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous)

ORDERING CHART		Our most popular built-in and Regular separate probe models		90 deg Regular probe for tight spots	Ideal for anodized aluminum	Microprobes - Our smallest probes for small parts or hard-to-reach areas			Built-in and Separate probes for thick protective coatings; epoxy, rubber, intumescent fire proofing and more.
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Combination ALL METALS	Probe Only Standard Memory	FN1 FN3	FNS FNS1 FNS3	FNRS FNRS1 FNRS3						FNTS FNTS1 FNTS3
Measureing Range		0-60 mils 0-1500 um			0-25 mils 0-625 um				0-250 mils 0-6mm		0-500 mils 0-13mm
Accuracy**		+ (0.05 mils + 1%)  0 - 2 mils    + (0.1 mils  +  1%)  > 2 mils + (1 um + 1%)  0 - 50 um  + (2 um + 1%)  > 50 um			+ (0.02 mils + 1%)  0 - 4 mils  + (0.1 mils + 3%)  > 4 mils +(0.5 um + 1%)  0 - 100 um  + (2 um + 3%)  > 100 um				+( 0.5 mils + 1%)  0 - 100 mils  +( 0.5 mils + 3%)  > 100 mils  + (0.01 mm + 1%)  0 - 2.5 mm  +( 0.01 mm + 3%)  > 2.5 mm		+ (1 mil + 3%) 0 - 500 mils + (0.02 mm + 3%) 0 -13 mm
Matching DeFelsko Calibration Standards		CAL-S1 CAL-A1			CAL-S2 CAL-A2				CAL-P1		CAL-P5

Easy two steps to select a PosiTector 6000...

Step 1: Select a Gage body (Standard or Advanced features)

PosiTector 6000 - Feature Comparison Chart		Standard (1)	Advanced (3)
All features shown on Overview page
Accepts all PosiTector 6000 (coating thickness), SPG (surface profile) and DPM (environmental) probes.
Hi Contrast LCD Display		Monochrome	Color
FAST mode faster measurement speed for quick inspection
SCAN mode take continuous readings without lifting the probe
Hi-Lo limits   audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed your specified limits
Statistics -  Instantly calculate average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while measuring
Reading Storage Capacity		250 in one group	100,000 in up to 1000 groups
SSPC PA2 feature set determines if film thickness over a large area conforms to user-specified min/max levels
PSPC 90/10 feature determines if a coating system complies with an IMO performance standard for protective coatings
	Bluetooth Wireless Technology for data transfer to a PC or optional portable printer
Onscreen help, real time graphing, picture prompting and batch notes
Multiple stored calibration adjustments for measuring on a variety of substrate conditions

Step 2: Select a Probe

Select from a variety of measurement ranges and probe styles to suit your application. All Gage bodies accept all probes.

Select from a variety of measurement ranges and probe styles

The PosiTector 6000 consists of a Gage body and a probe. A wide selection of interchangeable probes are available. All Gage bodies accept all probes.

• Two (2) year probe warranty
• Heavy-duty, gold-plated locking connector for industrial environments
• Certificate of Calibration (Long Form) traceable to NIST included with every probe
• Each probe retains its own unique calibration information (allowing full probe interchangeability)
• Extended cables available for underwater or remote measuring. Specify length when ordering

Probe Ordering Guide:

F - for ferrous metals (steel and cast iron)
N - for non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, titanium, etc.)
FN - for all metal substrates - Automatically recognizes the substrate and takes a measurement

Probe Details

	Removable Built-in probes (F, N, FN, FT) Ideal for one-handed operation.

Removable Built-in Probe	Probe Model:	F	N	FN	FT
	Range:	0 - 60 mils			0 -250 mils
		0 - 1500 um			0 - 6 mm
	Accuracy*:	+ (0.05 mils + 1%)  0 - 2 mils    + (0.1 mils  +  1%)  > 2 mils			+ (0.5 mils + 1%)  0 - 100 mils  + (0.5 mil + 3%) > 100 mils
		+ (1 um + 1%)  0 - 50 um  + (2 um + 1%)  > 50 um			+ (0.01 mm + 1%) 0 - 2.5 mm + (0.01 mm + 3%) > 2.5 mm
	*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.

Regular	Probe Model:	FS	NS	FNS	NAS	FTS
	Range:	0 - 60 mils			0 -25 mils	0 -250 mils
		0 - 1500 um			0 - 625 um	0 - 6 mm
	Accuracy*:	+ (0.05 mils + 1%)  0 - 2 mils    + (0.1 mils  +  1%)  > 2 mils			+ (0.02 mils + 1%)  0 - 4 mils  + (0.1 mils + 3%)  > 4 mils	+ (0.5 mils + 1%)  0 - 100 mils  + (0.5 mil + 3%) > 100 mils
		+ (1 um + 1%)  0 - 50 um  + (2 um + 1%)  > 50 um			+ (.5 um + 1%)  0 - 100 um  + (2 um + 3%)  > 100 um	+ (0.01 mm + 1%) 0 - 2.5 mm + (0.01 mm + 3%) > 2.5 mm
	*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.

90 Regular	Probe Model:	FRS	NRS	FNRS
	Range:	0 - 60 mils
		0 - 1500 um
	Accuracy*:	+ (0.05 mils + 1%)  0 - 2 mils    + (0.1 mils  +  1%)  > 2 mils
		+ (1 um + 1%)  0 - 50 um  + (2 um + 1%)  > 50 um
	*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.

	Separate 0° Microprobes (F0S, N0S) With our smallest measuring tip and best thin-film accuracy, this instrument is ideal for measuring on small parts, hard-to-reach areas, or close to edges.
The straight F0S and N0S Microprobes have a quick release adapter that makes them constant pressure probes for alignment on small, flat or curved parts. This adapter is held in place by a spring. If the sleeve is not required, simply pull it off the probe.

0 Microprobe	Probe Model:	F0S	N0S
	Range:	0 - 45 mils	0 - 25 mils
		0 - 1150 um	0 - 625 um
	Accuracy*:	+ (0.02 mils + 1%)  0 - 4 mils  + (0.1 mils + 3%)  > 4 mils
		+ (.5 um + 1%)  0 - 100 um  + (2 um + 3%)  > 100 um
	*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.

	Separate 45°Microprobes (F45S, N45S) With our smallest measuring tip and best thin-film accuracy, this instrument is ideal for measuring on small parts, hard-to-reach areas, or close to edges.

45 Microprobe	Probe Model:	F45S	N45S
	Range:	0 - 45 mils	0 - 25 mils
		0 - 1150 um	0 - 625 um
	Accuracy*:	+ (0.02 mils + 1%)  0 - 4 mils  + (0.1 mils + 3%)  > 4 mils
		+ (.5 um + 1%)  0 - 100 um  + (2 um + 3%)  > 100 um
	*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.

90 Microprobe	Probe Model:	N90S
	Range:	0 - 45 mils	0 - 25 mils
		0 - 1150 um	0 - 625 um
	Accuracy*:	+ (0.02 mils + 1%)  0 - 4 mils  + (0.1 mils + 3%)  > 4 mils
		+ (.5 um + 1%)  0 - 100 um  + (2 um + 3%)  > 100 um
	*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.

	High-Range Probes (FT, FTS, FNTS, FKS, NKS) Ideal for thick protective coatings such as epoxy, rubber, concrete liners, intumescent fireproofing and more.

High-Range			Probe Model:	FT	FTS	FNTS	FKS	NKS
			Range:	0 -250 mils			0 -500 mils
				0 - 6 mm			0 - 13 mm
			Accuracy*:	+ (0.5 mils + 1%)  0 - 100 mils  + (0.5 mil + 3%) > 100 mils			+ (1 mils + 3%)  0 - 500 mils  + (0.02 mm + 3%)  0 - 13 mm
				+ (0.01 mm + 1%) 0 - 2.5 mm + (0.01 mm + 3%) > 2.5 mm
FT	FTS	FNTS,FKS,NKS	*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.