Vickers/Knoop Micro/Macro-Hardness Tester with Test & Measurement
software Windows 10 "N-Sure" including Auto-Measurement module
Motorized spindle Z-Axis up/down movement and Auto-Focus module
closed loop load cell controlled force application
Test Loads: 100gf, 200gf, 300gf, 500gf, 1kgf, 2kgf, 3kgf, 5kgf, 10kgf
HV0,1 - HV0,2 - HV0,3 - HV0,5 - HV1 - HV2 - HV3 - HV5 - HV10
HK0,1 - HK0,2 - HK0,3 - HK0,5 - HK1 - HK3
in compliance with standard ISO 6507 and ASTM E-384.
User Interface by 22" full HD 10-point multi-touch desktop monitor,
integrated high resolution 5.0 MP, USB 3.0 CCD camera,
automatic motorized Z-axis and autofocus of indentations,
auto-measurement with zoom capability and indent image brightness,
with automatic test sequence by motorized turret and load motor force
control by closed loop load cell system adjustable internal LED illumination,
large sample accommodation area, emergency stop.
Automatic voltage setting 100-240 V, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz.
Standard delivery includes:
Hardness Tester, Desktop Monitor on solid stand, METKON N-Sure software
incl. Auto-Measurement module, Auto-Focus module with motorized Z-axis,
ISO/DaKKs Certified Vickers diamond indenter, Objective 10x, Objective 40x,
4 adjustable tester feet, Water level indicator, Indenter protection nose,
Dust Cover, Power Cable, Monitor Interface Cable, Factory Test Certificate with
ISO/ASTM verifications, solid accessories box.
Note: Select below the additional XY-stage, anvils, sample fixtures
and test blocks
| Order No | 72 06 |
| Model | LV2 |
| Vickers HV as per ISO 6507, ASTM E384, E92 | HV0,1 - HV0,2 - HV0,3 - HV0,5 - HV1 - HV2 - HV3 - HV5 - HV10 |
| Knoop HK as per ISO 4545, ASTM E384, E92 | HK0,1 - HK0,2 - HK0,3 - HK0,5 - HK1 - HK3 |
| Hardness conversions to other scales | As per ISO 18265 |
| Test Loads (gf) | 100gf, 200gf, 300gf, 500gf, 1kgf, 2kgf, 3kgf, 5kgf, 10kgf |
| Test Loads (N) | 0,9807N - 1,961N - 2,942N - 4,904N - 9,807N - 19,631N - 29,420N - 49,033N - 98,067N |
| Test Load Accuracy | 10gf - 200gf: +/- 1,5% and > 200gf: +/- 1,0% As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, JIS B7725, JIS B7734) |
| Test Load Dwell Time | from 5 - 99 sec with 1 sec increments As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, JIS B7725, JIS B7734) |
| Test Load Application Speed | 10gf - 200gf: < 0.070 mm/s and > 200gf: < 0.200 mm/s As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, JIS B7725, JIS B7734) |
| Load Force Application | Motorized force application with closed loop load cell control, Automatic load, dwell, unload |
| Load Selection | By METKON N-Sure test settings |
| Turret Configuration | Motorized 3-mount turret: 1 indenter, 2 objectives Position Auto-indication |
| Indenter | Including 1 Vickers Diamond Indenter (ISO/DaKKs certified, Made in Germany) |
| Objectives | Standard objectives 10X, 40X, optional 5X, 20X (Made in Germany) Image capture by integrated CCD-camera (no eyepiece) |
| Sample Image Capture | By Integrated CCD Camera, 5.0 MP, USB 3.0 (Made in Germany) |
| Indent Measurement Resolution | 0,00002 mm (0,02 μm) |
| Illumination Source | Built-in LED Light Source |
| Automatic Brightness Control | Standard for highest contrast and sharpnes |
| Z-axis (Spindle Vertical Movement) | Motorized |
| Auto-Focus AF | Standard |
| Multiple Test & Measurements) Multiple Test & Measurements) |
Not Available |
| Travel Distance | Not Available |
| Controller | Built-in Windows operated mini-PC, communicates the hardness tester electronics by CANBUS Protocol |
| Interface Network | Interface network USB (x4), Displayport (x2), LAN (x1) and Wireless LAN |
| Auxilliary | Optional Keyboard, Mouse (wireless) |
| Monitor | External 22” Full HD Capacitive 10-point Multi-Touch Desktop Monitor, IPS Panel, Antistatic Shield, Tiltable, Integrated Power Adaptor |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| User Interface Software | METKON N-Sure |
| Test Settings | Scale, Load Dwell Time , Start, Turret positioning, Hardness Conversion, Illumination, Screen preference settings, Alerts for errors |
| Measurement Settings | Surface Image capture, Indentation capture, Manual measurement and Auto-measurement, Single indents, Manual pattern, Preset pattern, CHD, EHT, NHT, GO/NG judgement, Statistics, Conversion, Cilindrical correction, Language, Database, Test Reports with image analysis data, Data export, User management, Service and Calibration Settings |
| Operational Environmental Conditions | "Ambient Operating Temperature Range: 23°C +/- 5°C Ambient Humidity Range: RH 40% to 70% relative humidity, non-condensing" |
| Dimensions, WxDxH | 240x560x625 mm |
| Specimen Accommodation | Vertical 185 mm, Horizontal (throat depth) 160mm |
| Weight | 65 kgs |
| Mains | 100-240 V, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz, autosetting |
| Operational Accessories for Vickers/Knoop Hardness Testing | |
| Anvils and XY-Stages Hardness Testing | |
| GR 2021 | Flat anvil diameter 80mm |
| GR 2022 | Flat Anvil with V-groove, diameter 80mm |
| GR 2023 | Manual XY-stage 100x100mm, travel 25x25mm, |
| with two analogue micrometers | |
| GR 2024 | Manual XY-stage 120x120mm, travel 25x25mm, |
| with one digital Slyvac micrometer incl. cable and one analogue micrometer | |
| (To be ordered simultaneously together with the machine order) | |
| Object Lenses for Vickers/Knoop Hardness Testing | |
| GR 2040 | Optical Kit for 3rd Objective Mount (To be ordered simultaneously with the machine order) |
| GR 2041 | Object lens 5x |
| GR 2042 | Object lens 10x |
| GR 2043 | Object lens 20x |
| GR 2044 | Object lens 40x |
| Indenters for Vickers/Knoop Hardness Testing | |
| GR 2047 | ISO/ASTM Certificated Vickers diamond indenter |
| GR 2048 | ISO/ASTM Certificated Knoop diamond indenter |
| Specimen Holders for Vickers/Knoop Hardness Testing | |
| GR 2025 | Precision vise (opening 43mm) |
| GR 2026 | Thin specimen holder |
| GR 2027 | Fine specimen holder (Horizontal type) |
| GR 2028 | Fine specimen holder (Vertical type) |
| GR 2031 | Specimen holder for Ø25 mm specimens |
| GR 2032 | Specimen holder for Ø30 mm specimens |
| GR 2033 | Specimen holder for Ø40 mm specimens |
| GR 2034 | Specimen holder for Ø50 mm specimens |
| GR 2035 | Multiple specimen holder for 6xØ25 mm specimens |
| GR 2036 | Multiple specimen holder for 6xØ30 mm specimens |
| GR 2037 | Multiple specimen holder for 6xØ40 mm specimens |
| Verification Tools for Vickers/Knoop Hardness Testing | |
| GR 2061 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 200HV0.3 (30x30mm) |
| GR 2062 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 450HV0.3 (30x30mm) |
| GR 2063 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 700HV0.3 (30x30mm) |
| GR 2064 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 200HV1 (30x30mm) |
| GR 2065 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 450HV1 (30x30mm) |
| GR 2066 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 700HV1 (30x30mm) |
| GR 2067 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 200HV5 (60x60x6mm) |
| GR 2068 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 450HV5 (60x60mm) |
| GR 2069 | ISO Dakks Germany Certified standard block 700HV5 (60x60mm) |
| GR 2071 | ISO Certificated calibration scale glass. |
| *Other standard test blocks are on request | |
| Software Modules for Vickers/Knoop Hardness Testing | |
| GR 2081 | Software Module for CDH Testing (EHT) |
| (Digital XY-Stage (GR2024) or Motorized stage is required) | |
| (To be ordered simultaneously with the machine order) | |
