PosiTector Barcol Hardness Impressor

Handheld electronic instrument that measures the hardness of soft metals such as aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass, and other materials such as harder plastics, and fiber-reinforced plastic

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Barcol Hardness Impressor

The PosiTector Barcol Hardness Impressor measures the hardness of soft metals such as aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass, and other materials such as harder plastics, and fiber-reinforced plastic

  • Easy-to-read digital display
  • Comparable to 934-1 Barcol Hardness Tester
  • Lightweight, portable device can be used in any orientation
  • PosiTector interchangeable platform – attach any PosiTector probe to a single gage body
  • USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity to PosiSoft PC, Mac, and Smartphone software

PosiTector Barcol Hardness Impressor Tip

For indentation hardness of non-metallic materials see PosiTector Shore Hardness Durometer.

Simple

  • Easy-to-read digital display
  • Comparable to 934-1 Barcol Hardness Tester
  • User-adjustable measurement time with on-screen countdown
  • Includes spare, field replaceable indentor with replacement tool
  • 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
  • RESET feature instantly restores factory settings

Accurate

  • Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included
  • Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for precision applications
  • Includes hard and soft aluminum alloy test disks and leveling plate to verify gage operation
  • Conforms to national and international standards including ASTM

Powerful

  • 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
  • PosiSoft USB Drive—stored readings and graphs can be accessed using universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software required.
  • Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
  • Software Updates via the internet keep your gage current
  • Includes PosiSoft suite of software for viewing, analyzing and reporting data

Durable

  • NEW Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant—IP65-rated enclosure
  • NEW Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip
  • Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster for added impact resistance
  • Hard-shell carrying case included

Versatile

  • PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector BHISHD6000200DPMIRTRTRSPGSST, and UTG probes easily converting from a hardness tester to a coating thickness gage, dew point meter, infrared thermometer, surface profile gage, soluble salt tester, or ultrasonic wall thickness gage
  • 1 and 2 point calibration options with Cal Reset to restore factory settings
  • Selectable display languages
  • NEW Auto rotating display with Flip Lock

Models

Standard Models

  • NEW Storage of 1,000 readings per probe—stored readings can be viewed or downloaded

Advanced Models

  • NEW Storage of 250,000 readings from multiple probes in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches
  • Auto Sub-Batch—automatically create new sub-batches after the desired number of readings are taken
  • Live graphing of measurement data
  • NEW Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more
  • 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
  • Store thickness, profile, environmental, salt contamination, hardness, and wall thickness measurements in individual batches

Software

PosiSoft Software in use

PosiSoft Desktop

 Powerful desktop software for downloading, viewing, printing and storing measurement data. No internet connection required.
  • Simple, intuitive user interface
  • Import readings directly from the gage via USB or from legacy PosiSoft desktop versions
  • Synchronize measurement data including readings, notes and pictures to and from PosiSoft.net

PosiSoft.net

 The intuitive and familiar user interface of PosiSoft Desktop brought to your web browser. Data is securely stored in the cloud.

PosiTector App

 An easy-to-use mobile app (iOS/ Android) that connects to your PosiTector Advanced, PosiTector Smartlink, or PosiTest AT.

PosiSoft USB

 A simple gage interface to retrieve data in a manner similar to a flash drive. No software to install or internet connection required.

PosiSoft Custom PDF Report Generator

featured on PosiSoft Desktop, PosiSoft.net, PosiTector App

Easily create reports from your measurement data in seconds
  • Generate custom, professional PDF reports
  • Include inspection information such as on-site pictures, screen captures, notes and more to communicate important details
  • Create and save multiple custom layouts as templates – insert cover pages, add logos/images, and select font and point size
  • Select the information to include for each product type – charts, histograms, readings, time stamps and more
  • Compile multi-batch reports from one or more probes and instrument types