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CL5 Thickness Gauge

CL5 Metal Thickness Gauges

The CL5 precision thickness gauge offers a full range of functionality in an easy-to-use, compact and rugged package.

The CL5 is used for precise thickness measurements of metal and plastic components whose complex geometry often makes them difficult to inspect with conventional gauges.

The CL5 is able to display the ultrasounic response in real-time by using the optional live A-scan to properly align the transducer and verify the accuracy of the test as components become more complex in shape.

Data management for the CL5 is provided through an optional programmable data recorder, using a standard SD card.

The user-friendly design of the CL5 provides intuitive operation, with easy-to-understand on-screen prompts, without the need for dedicated keys.

Features

Key Features & Benefits

  • Enhanced measurement performance resulting in highly stable and repeatable readings
  • Snapshot A-Scan on all models for probe alignment and data control
  • Rugged housing, environmentally sealed to be used almost everywhere
  • Flexible power supply with 3 standard “AA” batteries or one-Lithium-Poly battery pack (rechargeable in the instrument)
  • Operating temperature range from -10°C up to 60°C
  • Hollow / Filled thickness digits indicating coupling status
  • Visual LED alarm for High and Low limit
  • Customer parameter set ups for special configurations and quick instrument configuration
  • Multi-language user interface
  • Automatic control of ultrasonic parameters (gain and gate controls)
  • Six different measurement and display modes for application specific operation
  • Wide variety of contact and delay line probes
  • Optional Live A-Scan and Programmable Data Recorder with SD memory card
  • Optional velocity mode for sound velocity determination

Applications

The CL5 is used in various industries, particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors, as both a quality control and production metrology tool. It can be used to spot check the thickness of incoming material such as steel coil. It can be used to monitor machining operations by carrying out intermediate and final thickness measurements. It can also be used to provide precision thickness measurements of plastic components. The CL5 is compatible with a wide range of contact and delay line probes and its Delay Auto Measurement Mode automatically changes from interface to first backwall to multi-echo measurement when using delay line probes to gauge very thin components.

Specifications

Measuring Range

.005 in to 20.00 in (0.13 mm to 500 mm): depends on material, probe, surface condition and temperature

Units and Measuring Resolution Inch – 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01 Millimeter – 0.001, 0.01, 0.1
Material Velocity Range 0.03937 to 0.78736 in/μs 1000 to 19999 m/s
Receiver Bandwidth of 1.0 to 16 MHz at –6 dB
Update Rate User selectable 4 or 8 Hz, up to 32 Hz in Min Cap or Max Cap mode
Display Type Graphical LCD 64 × 128 pixels
2.25 in × 2.56 in (40 mm × 57 mm) with backlight and adjustable contrast
Thickness Display Five-digit display with 0.75 in (19.5 mm) height digits in standard mode and 0.25 in (6.35 mm) height digits in Thickness + A-Scan mode, solid or hollow digits coupling indicator, A-Scan view – R.F. mode only
Display Modes Thickness (includes Snapshot A-Scan), Thickness + Live A-Scan (optional), Minimum Capture, Maximum Capture, Differential and Rate of Reduction, Velocity Mode (optional), Quality View Mode (optional)
Supervisor Lockout Alphanumeric password lockout for calibrations, set-up and Data Recorder
I/O Port Bi-directional serial RS-232: baud rate 1200, 9600, 57600 and 115200
Data Recorder Programmable Data Recorder, 120 files max. on each 64 MB SD card
File Formats Grid created from instrument keypad. Grid and Custom Linear files accepted from UltraMATE® software.
Power Supply Three AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH or NiCad) or custom rechargeable battery pack
Environmental Sealing Impact resistant, dust and splash proof, gasketsealed, case-tested to IP54
Weight 0.92 lb (420 g) with batteries
Size 7.1 in H × 3.7 in W × 1.8 in D
(180 mm × 94 mm × 46 mm)
Temperature Range Operating: –10 ºC to +60 ºC
Storage: –20 ºC to +70 ºC
Operating Languages English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian,
Japanese, Chinese
Application Software UltraMATE® Lite and UltraMATE®
Base Instrument Package CL5 precision thickness gauge
Lithium poly battery pack
AC power supply
Plastic carry case
Wire stand
XL couplant sample, 4 oz
Firmware upgrade CD-ROM
Operating manual
Operating instruction card
Certificate of Conformity
Options CL5 AS OPT – Live A-Scan option
CL5 DR OPT – Data Recorder option
CL5 VL – Velocity option
Accessories PCCBL-690 USB PC cable
PCCBL-419 serial PC cable
Li-135 lithium poly battery pack
AC-296 AC power supply
UltraMATE® Lite or UltraMATE®
Data Management software

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