Gardco :: PosiTector 6000 III Series

Features

New Gage Body Features

Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip for comfortable, all-day inspection
Larger 2.8" impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation
Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more (Advanced only)
On-gage help explains menu items at the touch of a button
Instant-on feature powers up the gage in a fraction of a second if recently powered down
Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant -IP65-rated enclosure and shock-absorbing rubber holster are ideal for the toughest environmental conditions including an unexpected rainstorm
Up to 30% longer battery life
Updated, stylized user interface retains the same familiar menu structure for easy one-handed menu navigation with or without gloves
Universal 1/4"-20 mounting point for securing gage to optional belt clip and other accessories
PosiTector 6000 SSPC-PA2,ISO 19840, and IMO PSPC 90/10 modes help users comply with standard by prompting for max/min specifications, displaying the necessary readings, and automatically calculating statistics with a pass/fail result.
Backwards compatibilty with every Positector probe made since 2012
Auto rotating display flip lock when gage is rotated unintentionally
Stores up to 100 screen captures in memory
Continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max, and number of readings while measuring
Live graphing of measurement data (advanced models only)
Long form certificate of calibration containing actual measurments included

Simple

Ready to measure - no calibration adjustment
required for most applications
Enhanced multi-function one-handed menu navigation
Flashing display - ideal in a noisy environment
RESET feature instantly restores factory settings

Durable

Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant, hi-grade industrial strngth housing - weatherproof
Wear-resistant probe tip
Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
Scratch/solvent/impact resistant lens
Stainless probe with knurled finger grip and strong wear-resistant ruby-tipped probe available with quality high-flex cable and strain relief
Two year warranty on gage body AND probe

Accurate

Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included
Built-in temperature compensation ensures measurement accuracy
Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for use on applications that require greater precision with color LCD
Conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM

Versatile

Fully interchangeable probes are compatible with ALL gage bodies
Multiple Calibration adjustment options including 1 point, 2 point, known thickness, average zero
Selectable display languages
Hi Contrast backlit display for bright or dark environments
Flip display enables right-side-up viewing
Extended cables available (up to 75 m/250 ft) for remote measuring
Uses alkaline or rechargeable batteries (built-in charger)

Powerful

Continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max thickness and number of readings while measuring
HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits
FAST mode - faster measurement speed for quick inspection
Sealed USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and Mac & to supply continuous power.
USB cable included
USB mass storage - stored readings and graphs can be accessed using universal PC/Mac web browsers or the explorers. No software required.
Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
Software updates via web keep gage current
Connects to PosiTector.net

WiFi Features

Synchronize stored measurement data with PosiTector.net
Keep your PosiTector up-to-date with the lastest features and functionality
Connect to all PosiTector instruments located on the WiFi network to browse stored measurements,
update batch names/notes, capture photos and more



FNDS Probe measures individual layer thicknesses of zinc and paint in a duplex coating system	FHXS Probe with Alumina wear face and braided cable for hot or rough surfaces	Flip Display enables right-side-up viewing	Microprobe series for small parts and hard-to-reach areas

Complete Probe Interchangeability

Gage Selection

Select Substrate

F - for ferrous metals (steel and cast iron)
N - for non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, etc.)
FN - for all metal substrates - Gage automatically recognizes the substrate and takes a measurement
Select Standard or Advanced Features

Standard Models
Includes ALL features as stated under All Gages Feature plus...

Hi Contrast reversible color LCD
Storage of 250 readings - stored readings can be viewed or downloaded

Advanced Models
Includes ALL features as stated under All Gages Feature plus...

On-screen batch annotation - add notes, change batch names, and more with the new built-in keyboard
Hi Contrast reversible color LCD
Storage of 100,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches
Onscreen help, real time graphing, picture prompting and batch notes
Data transfer via USB to a PC or via Bluetooth Wireless Technology to a PC or printer
Scan mode - take continuous readings without lifting the probe
Multiple stored calibration adjustments for measuring on a variety of substrate conditions
SSPC PA2 feature determines if film thickness over a large area conforms to user-specified
min/max levels
PSPC 90/10 feature determines if a coating system complies with an IMO performance standard
for protective coating

Comparison Chart

Gage & Probe Comparison Chart

Gage Description

Most popular removable built-in & reg. separate probes

90° reg. probes for tight spots

Ideal for anodized aluminum

Microprobes for small parts or hard-to-reach areas

Removable built-in & separate probes for thick protective coatings; epoxy, rubber, intumescent fireproofing & more

Non-Magnetic Coatings over Ferrous Metals: (steel, cast iron)

Std

FS1

FRS1

F0S1

F45S1

F90S1

F90ES1

FT1

FTS1

FHXS1*

FKS1

FLS1
FLS3

Adv'd

FS3

FRS3

F0S3

F45S3

F90S3

F90ES3

FT3

FTS3

FHXS3*

FKS3

Non-Conductive
Coatings on
Non-Ferrous Metals: (aluminum, copper)

Std

NS1

NRS1

NAS1

N0S1

N45S1

N90S1

NKS1

Adv'd

NS3

NRS3

NAS3

N0S3

N45S3

N90S3

NKS3

Combination All Metals:

Std

FN1

FNS1

FNRS1

FNTS1

FNGS1**
FNGS3**

Adv'd

FN3

FNS3

FNRS3

FNTS3

FNGS**

Range:

0 - 60 mils
0 - 1500 µm

Ferrous: 0 - 45 mils and 0 - 1150µm
Non-Ferrous: 0 -25 mils and 0 - 625µm

0 - 250 mils
0 - 6 mm

0 - 400 mils
0 - 10,000 µm

0 - 500 mils
0 - 13 mm

0 - 1.5 inches 0 - 38 mm

0 - 2.5 inches
0 - 63.5 mm

Accuracy:***

±(0.05 mils + 1%) 0 - 2 mils
±(0.1 mils + 1%) > 2 mils

±(1 µm + 1%) 0 - 50 µm
±(2 µm + 1%) > 50 µm

±(0.02 mils + 1%) 0 - 4 mils
±(0.1 mils + 3%) > 4 mils

±(0.5 µm + 1%) 0 - 100 µm
±(2 µm + 3%) >100 µm

±(0.5 mils + 1%) 0 - 100 mils
±(0.5 mils + 3%) > 100

mils±(0.01mm + 1%) 0 - 2.5 mm
±(0.01mm + 3%) > 2.5 mm

±(0.1 mil + 3%)
0 - 400 mils

±(2 µm + 3%
0 - 10,000 µm )

±(1 mil + 3%)
0 - 500 mils

±(0.02 mm + 3%
0 - 13 mm )

±(0.01 in. + 3%)
±(0.2 mm + 3%)

Matching Defelsko
Calibration Standards:

STDS1

STDS2

STDP1

STDP7

STDP5

STDP8

STDP8 (incld.)

STDA1

STDA2

Size:

5.4” x 2.4” x 1.1” (137 x 61 x 28 mm)

Weight:

4.9 oz. (140 g) without batteries

Standards:

ISO 2178/2360/2808, ISO 19840, ASTM B244/B499/D1186/ D1400/D7091/E376/G12, BS3900-C5, SSPC-PA2 and others

Ferrous probes measure non-magnetic coatings on ferrous metals. Non-ferrous probes measure non-condutive coatings on non-ferrous metals.
*FHXS probe with Alumina wear face and braided cable measures non-conductive coatings on steel. Ideal for rough or hot coatings up to 250°C (500°F)
**FNGS probe measures non-conductive coatings on all metals.
***Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading. EXTENDED CABLES available for underwater or remote measuring. Specify length when ordering.

Probe Attachment Dimensions



Built-In	Regular & FTS	90° Regular	FNTS, FKS, NKS	FXS Xtreme



FOS or NOS w/ Adapter	F45S or N45S	F90S or N90S	FHXS	F90ES

FHXS Xtreme™ Coating Thickness Probes

	The PosiTector 6000 III FHXS Xtreme™ Probe coating thickness gage for measuring coatings up to 400 mils (10,000 microns) thick in rugged environments. Designed with an alumina wear face and braided steel cable, the PosiTector 6000 III FHXS is ideal for measuring on hot or rough surfaces.
	Braided stainless steel cable - kink-proof, wear and cut resistant Alumina wear face for extended performance on rough substrates Ability to measure on hot surfaces up to 250°C (500°F). Robust aluminum probe large enough to use with gloves.

The PosiTector 6000 III FHXS Xtreme Coating Thicknes Probe is designed for hot rugged applications. The FXS Xtreme™ probe features an improved zirconia-toughened alumina wear face and a new braided steel cable making it ideal for harsh conditions and continuous measurement on hot surfaces up to 500°F (250°C) .

Enhanced measuring speed of 50+ readings per minute makes it ideal for measuring large, rough surfaces quickly. Scan mode increases measurement rate to over 100 readings per minute (PosiTector Advanced only).

Compatible with PosiTector bodies with serial numbers greater than 700,000.

Ability to measure on hot surfaces up to 500°F (250°C)
Braided stainless steel cable
Increased measuring range 0 - 2000 µm (80 mil)
Wear-resistant probe face, ideal for scanning applications and for measuring rough coatings
Fast measurement speed - 100+ readings per minute (200+ readings per minute in scan mode, Advanced models only)

FXS Xtreme™ Probe Technical Data
Range:	0-80 mils (0-2000 µm)
Accuracy*:	± (0.05 mils + 1%) 0-2 mils ± (0.1 mils + 1%) > 2 mils ± (1 µm + 1%) 0 - 50 µm ± (2 µm + 1%) > 50 µm
*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.

The S4 Certified Coated Metal Plate Standard is ideal for verifying the accuracy and operation of the FXS Xtreme probe.

The S4 Standard features four epoxy-coated steel plates with nominal coating thicknesses of 0, 75, 1000, and 1900 µm (0, 3, 40, and 75 mils) mounted in a protective binder. This standard is ideal for the PosiTector 6000 FXS probe's increased range of 0 - 2000 µm (0 - 80 mil).

Certified coating thickness standards are an important component in fulfilling both ISO and in-house quality control requirements. Many organizations require verification of gage accuracy at the test site each time a coating thickness gage is put into service and at frequent intervals during use. Ideal for this purpose, S4 certified coating thickness standards have measured values traceable to a National Metrology Institution.

S4 Certified Coated Metal Plate Standard

FNGS Probe (Thick Coatings on ALL Metals)

The NEW PosiTector® 6000 III FNGS Probe for measuring very thick coatings on ALL metals. Ideal for measuring ship hull coatings and thick intumescent paints. Great for use in these industries: Super yacht manufacturing, Very thick polyureas, and Intumescent fireproofing

Measures up to 63.5 mm (2.5 inches)
Measures non-conductive, non-ferrous coatings on both ferrous and nonferrous metal substrates
Braided stainless steel cable - kink-proof, wear and cut resistant
Long-lasting, low wear probe face to facilitate scanning of large surfaces
Includes a handle for easy one-handed operation
Connects to all current Standard or Advanced PosiTector gages
Includes a set of traceable coating thickness standards

FLS Probe (Thick Coatings on Steel 0-1.5 inch)

For measuring intumescent paint and other thick protective coatings on steel. Great for use in these industries: Intumescent Fireproofing, Thick Polyurea, Insulating pipe coating, Roofing and Rubber
Measures up to 38 mm (1.5 inches) Braided stainless steel cable - kink-proof, wear and cut resistant Durable hard-chrome plated probe tip facilitates scanning of large surfaces Connects to all Standard or Advanced PosiTector bodies FLS3 in Scan Mode takes over 400 readings per minute Includes hard shell case and 19 mm (750 mil) shim

FNDS Probe for Duplex Coatings

The PosiTector 6000 III FNDS probe measures the individual thicknesses of both the paint and the zinc layers in a duplex coating system with a single reading.

Duplex coating systems use a combination of two corrosion protection systems - typically paint or powder coating over galvanized steel (hot-dip, electro or zinc spray metallizing). The resultant corrosion protection is superior to either protection system used independently.

In Duplex mode, the PosiTector 6000 III FNDS utilizes both magnetic (ferrous) and eddy current (non-ferrous) principles simultaneously to calculate and display the individual paint and zinc layer thicknesses. The magnetic principle is used to measure the combined paint/zinc thickness over the ferrous substrate, and the eddy current principle is used to measure the paint thickness over the non-ferrous zinc coating. The zinc thickness is calculated by subtracting the paint thickness from the combined paint/zinc thickness measurement.

When disabled, the gage will operate like a conventional combination ferrous non-ferrous instrument (similar to PosiTector 6000 III FNS probe). Ideal for measuring non-magnetic coatings over steel and non-conductive coatings over non-ferrous metal substrates.

Compatible with all PosiTector Advanced and PosiTector Standard gage bodies with a color display. A Simple gage update may be required.

FNDS Probe Technical Data
Range:		0 - 60 mils 0 - 1500 um
Minimum Zinc Thickness:		0.5 mil (13 um)
Paint Layer Accuracy*:	Mils:	+ (0.05 mils + 1%) 0 - 2 mils + (0.1 mils + 1%) > 2 mils
	Microns:	+ (1 um + 1%) 0 - 50 um + (2 um + 1%) > 50 um
Zinc Layer Accuracy*:	Mils:	+ (0.1 mils + 1%) 0 - 2 mils + (0.2 mils + 1%) > 2 mils
	Microns:	+ (2 um + 1%) 0 - 50 um + (4 um + 1%) > 50 um
*Accuracies are stated as a fixed value plus a percentage of the gage's actual reading.

F90ES Extended Length Microprobe

The PosiTector 6000 III F90ES probe features a 12 x 5mm (0.48" x 0.2") probe head with 350mm (13.75") reach.

It is ideal for measuring hard-to-reach areas and other challenging applications such as tight diameters, edges, and corners.

F90ES Probe Technical Data
Probe Length:	13.75" (350mm)
Minimum Headroom:	0.48" (12mm)
Minimum Width:	0.2" (5mm)
Range:	0-45 mils (0-1150 µm)
Accuracy:	± (0.5 µm + 1%) 0-100 µm ± (2 µm + 3%) > 100 µm ± (0.02 mil + 1%) 0-4 mils ± (0.1 mil + 3%) > 4 mils

FJS Probe (Thick Coatings on Steel 0-1 inch)

FJS Probe

The PosiTector 6000 III FJS Coating Thickness probe is for measuring thick, protective coatings on steel. With a measurement range of 0 to 25 mm (0 to 1.0 in.), it is ideal for measuring thick epoxies, rubbers, fireproofing, and other thick coatings applied to steel. Compared to the higher range PosiTector FLS, this new probe features an alumina wear face and a lightweight, ergonomic design for comfortable all-day use.

The PosiTector 6000 III FJS probe is about 66% smaller than comparable probes. Unlike competitive probes based on eddy-current technology, the electro-magnetic technology in PosiTector 6000 III probes (including the PosiTector 6000 III FJS) is less susceptible to the effects of substrate roughness, curvature, material, and alloy.

It's compatible with PosiTector Standard gage bodies with serial numbers above 780321 and PosiTector Advanced gage bodies with serial numbers above 784000. Add the DS-6263 P2 Certified Polystyrene Block standard to verify the accuracy and operation of the new PosiTector 6000 FJS probe.

More Accessories

Defelsko PosiTector® Coating Inspection Kits are available. They contain a PosiTector paint thickness gage body (Standard or Advanced) and 3 probes - coating thickness, environmental and surface profile, as well as, accessories in a convenient hard shell carrying case, click here for more information.

Probe Foot Rings are ideal for use on thin, soft coatings. Protect coatings from unnecessary wear while using Scan or Fast mode to measure large objects. For use with all PosiTector 6000 "regular" and 'right-angle' separate probes FS, FRS, FTS, NS, NRS, FNS, FNRS

Telescopic Probe Extender - Lightweight, portable device increases the reach of PosiTector 6000 III regular cabled probes up to 49" (124 cm), ergonomically measuring overhead or underfoot. Includes a built-in mount for securing the PosiTector gage body allowing for comfortable one-handed operatio
For use with the PosiTector 6000 III FS, NS, FNS, FXS, FNDS, NAS and FTS probes Provides up to 49" (124 cm) of reach and collapses to 18.5" (47 cm) for easy storage Articulating probe holder with rubber stabilizing ring provides secure probe contact at odd angles Gage body mount securely holds the PosiTector in place Detachable probe holder is ready to integrate into longer extensions (monopods) and drone/robotic testing systems Length: 18.5" (47 cm) collapsed, up to 49" (124 cm) extended & Weight: 13 oz. (370 g) & Headroom: 3.3" (10 cm)

PosiSoft.net (formerly PosiTector.net) Synchronize measurement data when connected via USB, Bluetooth or WiFi wireless technology Generate reports and graphs with annotations and user selected images Share measurement data with authorized users via a secure login from any computer and most web enabled devices Export data to XML, .CSV and CQATK for further analysis Compatible with PosiTector SPG / DPM / 6000 / 200 / UTG Standard and Avanced instruments Internet connection required

PosiSoft Mobile is a gage-based software application featured in all PosiTector Advanced instruments. PosiSoft Mobile can be accessed from any WiFi enabled device using a standard web browser. Ideal for use with devices such as Windows Phone/Mobile, Blackberry (RIM), Android, Apple iOS and more PosiSoft Mobile allows users to:
Browse stored measurement data including notes, images, statistics and charts Update batch names/notes using your mobile device’s keyboard Insert images directly into gage batches using your mobile device’s camera or image library Remotely view the live display of a working PosiTector & more PosiSoft Mobile Manager - Easily find all your WiFi enabled PosiTectors and launch PosiSoft Mobile with this handy app. Available as a free download in the Apple App Store and Google Play.