NM01Z3050001
ZX-6 Series, Multi-Echo Thickness Gauge. Specifications: ▶ Powered by: 120MHz FPGA timing. ▶ 150 volt square wave pulser. ▶ Pulse-Echo (flaw) & Echo-Echo (thru-paint) measurement modes. ▶ Adjustable gain (40-52dB), in 3dB steps (vlow, low, med, high, vhi). ▶ Time dependent gain (TDG). ▶ Selectable manual or auto zero. ▶ Dual element transducers (1-10MHz options). ▶ Low temperature custom LCD display (-22 F / -30C). ▶ USB-C connectivity. ▶ CDC compatible serial over USB. Optional serial RS232 or bluetooth module (ZX-6). ▶ Data Storage: 32 megabit flash memory (ZX-6 DL). ▶ IP65 protection rating. ▶ 5 year limited warranty. Dakota NDT
Choose Quantity
Dakota NDT ZX-6 Multi-Echo Thru-Paint Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
SKU: Z-305-0001
A rugged multi-echo thickness gauge that measures metal wall thickness through paint and coatings, with a 150 V square wave pulser, USB-C connectivity and an IP65 sealed aluminum body, backed by a 5-year warranty.
| Thru-PaintEcho-Echo mode | 36"Max range (914 mm) | IP65Sealed enclosure | 5 yearsGauge warranty |
The Dakota NDT ZX-6 sits at the top of Dakota's ZX line of basic thickness gauges. It measures wall thickness and the extent of corrosion in metals, ceramics, glass and most rigid plastics, from only one side. It combines a standard Pulse-Echo mode for flaws and pits with a multi-echo Echo-Echo mode that eliminates epoxy-based coatings from the reading, with no coating removal needed.
Powered by 120 MHz FPGA timing and a 150 V square wave pulser, with adjustable gain and automatic time dependent gain in both modes, the ZX-6 gives strong, stable readings on challenging materials. Its USB-C port sends readings straight to spreadsheets, SPC data collectors and PC software, and the rugged aluminum body is built for the toughest field conditions.
Key Features
 | Measure through paint and coatingsIn Echo-Echo (thru-paint) mode, the coating is eliminated from the reading and the gauge displays only the thickness of the metal wall. With the standard T-102-2700 probe it reads through coatings up to 0.040" (1 mm), and with the optional T-104-2700 probe up to 0.075" (1.9 mm). |
Built for the Field
Two measurement modes
Use Pulse-Echo mode to find flaws, pits and corrosion on bare metal, then switch to Echo-Echo mode for accurate wall thickness through paint.
Strong, stable signal
120 MHz FPGA timing and a 150 V square wave pulser drive dual-element transducers from 1 to 10 MHz for reliable readings on a wide range of materials.
Adjustable gain with auto TDG
Fine-tune the gain from 40 to 52 dB in 3 dB steps (very low, low, medium, high, very high). Automatic time dependent gain works in both measurement modes to compensate for signal attenuation.
USB-C connectivity
Serial over USB (CDC) and a software wedge send readings straight into text editors, spreadsheets, SPC data collectors and PC programs. USB-C also powers the gauge for bench-top use on a production line, and an RS232 or Bluetooth module is available as an option.
Auto or manual zero
Select manual or automatic probe zero to suit your procedure and transducer.
Rugged and cold-weather ready
An extruded aluminum body with gasket-sealed, nickel-plated end caps is IP65 rated, and the custom LCD stays readable down to -30°C (-22°F). The sealed keypad resists water and petroleum products, and the gauge is backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
Specifications
| General | |
| Manufacturer | Dakota NDT |
|---|---|
| Model | ZX-6 |
| SKU | Z-305-0001 |
| Instrument type | Multi-echo ultrasonic thickness gauge |
| Warranty | 5-year limited on gauge |
| Shipping dimensions (estimated) | 305 × 254 × 127 mm (12.0 × 10.0 × 5.0 in) |
| Shipping weight (estimated) | 1.8 kg (4.0 lb) |
| Measurement | |
| Measurement modes | Pulse-Echo (flaws and pits); Echo-Echo (thru-paint) |
| Thickness range | 0.025 to 36 in (0.63 to 914.4 mm), depending on material and transducer |
| Coating thickness (E-E) | Up to 0.040" (1 mm) with T-102-2700; up to 0.075" (1.9 mm) with optional T-104-2700 |
| Resolution | 0.001 in (0.01 mm) |
| Velocity range | 0.0120 to 0.7300 in/µs (305 to 18,542 m/s) |
| Timing and pulser | 120 MHz FPGA timing; 150 V square wave pulser |
| Gain | 40 to 52 dB in 3 dB steps; automatic time dependent gain (TDG) |
| Zero | Selectable manual or auto |
| Transducer | |
| Type | Dual element (transmit and receive), 1 to 10 MHz options |
| Standard probe | T-102-2700: 1/4" diameter, 5 MHz, highly damped for thru-paint |
| Connectors and cable | Locking quick-disconnect LEMO; 4 ft cable |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
| Connectivity | USB-C; CDC serial over USB; optional RS232 or Bluetooth module |
| Data storage | None internal; transfers readings to external devices and PC software |
| Display | Low-temperature custom LCD, rated to -30°C (-22°F) |
| Size (W × H × D) | 63.5 × 131.3 × 31.5 mm (2.5 × 5.17 × 1.24 in) |
| Weight | 312 g (11 oz) with batteries |
| Case | Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated aluminum end caps, gasket sealed; IP65 |
| Keypad | Sealed membrane, resistant to water and petroleum products; 9 tactile keys |
| Power | 2 × AA batteries, or USB-C power |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to 75°C (-22°F to 167°F) |
What's in the Box
- Dakota NDT ZX-6 thickness gauge
- T-102-2700 dual-element thru-paint transducer
- Couplant
- AA batteries
- Carrying case
- Operation manual
- Certificate of calibration
Standard Dakota NDT kit. Contents can vary by package, so contact us to confirm what ships with your order.
Complete your thickness testing setup
Add a step calibration block for daily checks, extra couplant and a protective rubber boot for small-body ZX gauges. For thicker coatings, add the T-104-2700 probe. For built-in data storage, see the ZX-6DL, which stores 10,000 readings.
Applications
The ZX-6 handles corrosion and wall thickness checks on coated and bare structures, in the field or on the production line.
| ✓ Corrosion and pitting | ✓ Thru-paint on coated steel |
| ✓ Tube and pipe | ✓ Tanks |
| ✓ Boilers | ✓ Glass |
| ✓ Production line and SPC data collection | ✓ Maintenance and asset integrity programs |
About Dakota NDT
Dakota NDT, an Elcometer company, manufactures high-quality industrial ultrasonic testing equipment for the petrochemical, aerospace, power generation and automotive industries. Its range includes corrosion and precision thickness gauges, flaw detectors, bolt tension monitors, transducers and accessories.
Manufactured by
