Under the denomination "PC-LEPTOSKOP" the company KARL DEUTSCH Prüf- und Meßgerätebau, Wuppertal is offering probes for layer thickness measurement, which only have to be connected to the serial interface of a common PC. All instrumental functions of a normal layer thickness gauge are taken over by a PC software matched to the operating system WINDOWS. On the PC screen, a virtual instrument is displayed, which in all functions is operated by keyboard or mouse click. No additional power source is needed for the probes, which are functioning like normal layer thickness probes: Besides standard probes for all non-magnetic layers on ferromagnetic substrate (e.g. varnish or chromium on ferrous steel) and all non-conductive layers on electrically conductive material (e.g. lacquer on nonferrous metal) until 1200 µm thickness, there are special microprobes of high resolution in different construction for small parts or those of complicated geometry available, or two-pole probes for thicknesses up to 12 mm as well as comprehensive accessories.
With the new, battery -operated hand terminal LEPTOSKOP 2051, all probes of the PC-LEPTOSKOP now can be operated without a PC: The probes simply are plugged into the hand terminal. This hand terminal LEPTOSCOP 2051 is functioning like a common layer thickness gauge and is equipped with all suitable measurement functions. This instrument even can be operated by one hand. Measured values as also menu functions are displayed on a large, contrasting LC display. Required instrument functions are simply selected from the display and switched on or off by means of the ENTER key. Two optional keys are intended for a quick access to often used functions. Their tying-up can freely be chosen and changed by the applicant. The LEPTOSKOP 2051 considerably extends the range of application of the PC-probes, which are equipped with the latest sensory technique and digital output: The same probe-technique and -multitude now is available as well for the mostly stationary PC operation as also for the mobile use in the production or assembly shop, in the workshop or on the building site. Economically convenient is the fact that the analogue signal processing needed for conventional probes up to now, is no longer required. The new LEPTOSKOP 2015, therefore, is an economically extreme low-cost alternative compared with conventional instruments, when, at a first glance, it is thought about a mobile use, which additionally keeps all facilities concerning prospective PC-connection and modem sensory technique.
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