Olympus 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

The Olympus 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is an advanced ultrasonic thickness gauge that uses dual element transducers for internally corroded applications. It features THRU-COAT and Echo-to-Echo capabilities and uses single element transducers for very precise thickness measurements of thin, very thick, or multilayer materials.

Features

The Olympus 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge has a thickness range from 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) to 635 mm (25 in.) and a color transflective VGA display. The instrument combines ease of use and accuracy with a durable design. The gauge has advanced algorithms and fast scanning capabilities, making it ideal for measuring the thickness of very thin layers for challenging applications across industries.

Applications

The Olympus 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is ideal for measuring the thickness of very thin layers for challenging applications across industries. It can be used in the automotive industry to measure paint layers, plastics, metals, internal oxide, and multilayer coatings. The gauge can also be used in the aerospace industry to measure the thickness of composite materials.

Advantages

The Olympus 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge delivers precision thickness measurements at high speed in a portable, easy-to-use device. With fast scanning, advanced algorithms, and Olympus’ lowest-ever minimum thickness capability, the gauge can measure the thickness of very thin layers for challenging applications across industries. The device is also lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry around.

Olympus 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Specifications:

Measurements

• Dual element transducer measurement mode: Time interval from a precision delay after the excitation pulse to the first echo
• THRU-COAT® measurement: Measurement of actual metal and coating thicknesses with a single back-wall echo (with D7906-SM and D7908 transducers)
• Thru-Paint Echo-to-Echo: Time interval between two successive back-wall echoes to eliminate paint or coating thickness
• Single-element transducer measurement modes:
  • Mode 1: Time interval between the excitation pulse and the first back-wall echo
  • Mode 2: Time interval between the delay line echo and the first back-wall echo (with delay or immersion transducers)
  • Mode 3: Time interval between successive back-wall echoes following the first interface echo after the excitation pulse (with delay line or immersion transducers)
  • Oxide: optional
  • Multilayer mode: optional
• Thickness range: 0.080 mm to 635.00 mm (0.003 in. to 25.000 in.) depending on the material, transducer surface conditions, temperature, and selected configuration
• Material velocity range: 0.508 mm/μs to 13.998 mm/μs (0.020 in./μs to 0.551 in./μs)
• Resolution (selectable):
  • Low: 0.1 mm (0.01 in.)
  • Standard: 0.01 mm (0.001 in.)
  • High Resolution (optional): 0.001 mm (0.0001 in.)
• Transducer frequency range:
  • Standard: 2.0 MHz to 30 MHz (-3 dB)
  • High Penetration (optional): 0.50 MHz to 30 MHz (-3 dB)

General

• Operating temperature range: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
• Keypad: Sealed, color-coded keypad with tactile and audible feedback
• Case: Impact-resistant and water-resistant, gasketed case with sealed connectors. Designed for IP67.
• Dimensions (W x H x D): Overall: 125 mm x 211 mm x 46 mm (4.92 in. x 8.31 in. x 1.82 in.)
• Weight: 0.814 kg (1.80 lb)
• Power supply: AC/DC adaptor, 24 V; lithium-ion battery 23.760 Wh; or 4 AA auxiliary batteries
• Battery life, lithium-ion: Operating time: minimum 12.6 h, 14 h typical, 14.7 h maximum Fast charge: 2 h to 3 h
• Standards: Designed for EN15317

Display

• Color transflective: VGA display Liquid crystal display, display area 56.16 mm x 74.88 mm (2.2 in. x 2.95 in.)
• Rectification: Full wave, RF, half-wave positive, or half-wave negative

Inputs/Outputs

• USB: 1.0 client
• RS-232: Yes
• Memory card: Maximum capacity: 2 GB External microSD memory card
• Video output: VGA output standard

Internal Data logger

• Data logger: The 38DL PLUS identifies, stores, recalls, clears, and transmits thickness readings, waveform images, and gauge configuration information through the standard RS-232 serial port or USB port.
• Capacity: 475,000 thickness measurements or 20,000 waveforms with thickness measurements
• File names, IDs, and comments: 32-character file names and 20-character alphanumeric location codes with four comments per location
• File structures: Nine standard or custom application-specific file structures
• Reports: On-gauge reporting of summary with statistics, Min./Max. with locations, Min. review, file comparison, and alarm report