Eddy current tester PCE-COM 20

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Overview
PCE-COM 20 is a portable handheld non-destructive electrical conductivity tester for non-ferrous metals. The device uses eddy current to determine the electrical conductivity of metals such as aluminum, copper, titanium, magnesium and bronze. With a 60 kHz operating frequency, the tester provides a wide measuring range, high resolution, automatic temperature compensation and lift-off compensation. It is powered by an internal rechargeable battery and features a USB interface for data transfer to a PC.

Highlights

• Eddy current measuring principle
• For non-ferrous metals and alloys
• Non-destructive testing (NDT)
• 60 kHz operating frequency
• Measuring range up to 112% IACS (65 MS/m)
• Memory for up to 500 groups of measurements
• Automatic temperature compensation (ATC)
• Lift-off compensation up to 500 μm
• Automatic calibration
• Adjustable backlighting
• Internal rechargeable battery
• Portable, handheld
• Includes calibration samples: Titanium 1.03% IACS, Bronze 8.11% IACS, Copper 100% IACS

Conductivity test
The electrical conductivity test is a form of non-destructive testing (NDT). Conductivity measures a material's ability to conduct electrical current and is used to assess alloy composition, detect inhomogeneities, evaluate hardness differences from heat treatment, authenticate coin alloys, detect material defects and sort materials. Changes in conductivity caused by defects, inclusions or alloying elements enable indirect detection of such material properties.

Delivery scope

• 1 x PCE-COM 20 electrical conductivity tester for metals
• 1 x Sine wave measuring probe (Ø 14 mm)
• 1 x Set of calibration plates (Titanium 1.03% IACS, Bronze 8.11% IACS, Copper 100% IACS)
• 1 x PC-compatible software
• 1 x USB to RS-232 data cable
• 1 x Charging adapter (100–240 V AC → 4.2 V DC)
• 1 x Hex wrench
• 1 x Carrying case
• 1 x User manual

Technical specifications

• Operating frequency: 60 kHz, sine wave
• Conductivity measuring range: 0.51% IACS ... 112% IACS; 0.3 MS/m ... 65 MS/m
• Resistance range: 0.015388 ... 3.33333 Ω·mm²/m
• Conductivity resolution: 0.01% IACS (<51% IACS); 0.1% IACS (51% ... 112% IACS)
• Conductivity accuracy: ±0.5% at 20°C; ±1% in 0 ... 40°C range
• Lift-off compensation: up to 0.5 mm (500 μm)
• Temperature measuring range: 0 ... 50°C; accuracy ±0.5°C
• Temperature compensation: automatic adjustment to value at 20°C
• Operating conditions: 0 ... 50°C, 0 ... 95% RH
• Display: backlit LCD
• Menu languages: English, German, Japanese
• Power supply: internal rechargeable battery
• Probe diameter: 14 mm
• Memory: up to 500 groups
• Data interface: USB
• Dimensions: ≈ 220 x 95 x 35 mm
• Weight: ≈ 415 g (with probe)