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PosiTector® Replica Tape Readers

Article No. 13143

Positector RTR Tape Reader, Adv

The PosiTector Replica Tape Reader gages measure and record surface profile parameters using replica tape. For use with Testex™ Press-O-Film™ Replica Tape - Digital spring micrometer measures and records peak to valley surface profile height using replica tape.

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$1,180.00 excl. taxes & shipping cost

Features

  • Conforms to ASTM D 4417, ISO 8503-5, NACE RP287, SSPC-PA 17, SSPC-SP5, SP6, SP10, SP11-87T and others
  • Measures peak height (HL)
  • Automatically subtracts the 50.8 µm (2 mil) incompressible film from all readings
  • Minimizes inspector workload by reducing the number of replicas needed to ensure accuracy
  • Produces a more accurate peak-to-valley height measurement (HL)
  • Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to PTB included
  • Continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max height and number of readings while measuring

New 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
  • 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

  • Enhanced one-handed menu navigation
  • RESET feature instantly restores factory settings

Durable

  • Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant - weatherproof
  • Rugged indoor/outdoor instrument - ideal for field or laboratory use; flat curved or irregular surfaces (RTR3D)
  • Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
  • Two year warranty on gage body AND probe

Accurate

  • Conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM

Versatile

  • PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector RTR, 6000, SPG, DPM, UTG and 200 probes easily converting to a coating thickness gage, surface profile gage, dew point meter or ultrasonic wall thickness gage.
  • Mils/Microns switchable
  • Selectable display languages
  • High contrast backlit display for bright or dark environments
  • Flip display enables right-side-up viewing
  • Uses alkaline or rechargeable batteries (built-in charger)

Powerful

  • Screen Capture - save screen images for record keeping and review
  • Sealed USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included. n PosiSoft USB Drive - stored readings and graphs can be accessed using universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software required.
  • Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
  • Includes PosiSoft suite of software for viewing and reporting data

Technical Attributes

  • Data
    RTRH
    Range:20-115 µm (0.8 - 4.5 mils)
    Accuracy:±5 µm (±0.2 mils)
    Resolution:1 µm (0.1 mil)
    RTR3D
    Measuring Range:(H)20 - 115 µm / 0.8 - 4.5 mils
    (Rt)10 - 115 µm / 0.4 - 4.5 mils
    Minimum Roughness (Ra):2 µm / 0.08 mil
    Accuracy:(H)+5 µm / +0.2 mil
    (Rt)*+(5 µm + 5%) / +(0.2 mil+ 5%)
    (Ra)*+(0.25 µm + 5%) / +(0.01 mil + 5%)
    Anvil Pressure:1.1 Newtons / 110 grams-force
    Anvil Size:Ø6.25 mm / Ø0.25 inch
    Field of View:3.8 x 3.8 mm / 0.149 x 0.149 inch
    Lateral Sampling:3.7 µm 0.145 mil
    Vertical Resolution:100 nm - 2D/3D
    10 nm - SDF
    3.93 µin - 2D/3D
    0.393 µin - SDF
    Resolution:0.1 µm 0.01 mil



    2D Parameters - 'R' - Profile Parameters:
    Ra Roughness Average
    Rq Root mean square roughness
    Rp Maximum Profile Peak Height
    Rv Maximum Profile Valley Depth
    Rt Total Profile Height
    Rz Average Maximum Height of the Profile
    Rpc Peak Count per unit length



    3D Parameters - 'S' - Height/Amplitude:
    H Average maximum peak-to-valley height
    Sa Average roughness
    Sq Root mean square roughness
    Sz Maximum area peak-to-valley height
    Sp Maximum area peak height
    Sv Maximum valley depth
    Spd Areal peak density
    * When measured using Optical Grade X-Coarse Replica Tape

More Information

Standard Models - Includes ALL features previously listed plus...

  • Storage of 1,000 readings per probe - stored readings can be viewed or downloaded

Advanced Models - Includes ALL features previously listed plus...

  • Storage of 250,000 readings from multiple probes in up to 1,000 batches
  • Live graphing of measurement data
  • Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more
  • WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates
  • Bluetooth 4.0 Technology for data transfer to a mobile device running the PosiTector
  • App or optional portable printer. BLE API available for integration into third-party software.
  • Integrate with third-party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs, and robotic devices using several industry-standard communication protocols
  • Download high resolution Surface Data Files (.SDF) for analysis in the included PosiSoft or third-party software (RTR 3D Only)
  • Generates two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) thumbnail images. Ideal for inclusion into reports and confirming consistent blasting results. (RTR 3D Only)

Standards

ASTM D 4417, ISO 8503-5, NACE RP287, SSPC-PA 17, SSPC-SP5, SP6, SP10, SP11-87T and others

ASME B46, ASTM D4417, ISO 8503-5, NACE SP287, SSPC-PA 17, SSPC-SP5, SP6, SP10, SP11-87T and others

Delivery Content

RTRH Models - Stainless steel burnishing tool, cleaning card (5), check shim, surface cleaning putty, protective rubber holster with belt clip, wrist strap, 3 AAA alkaline batteries, instructions, nylon carrying case with shoulder strap, protective lens shield, Long Form Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST, USB cable, two (2) year warranty. Replica Tape sold separately.

RTR3D Models - One roll of Optical Grade X-Coarse tape, stainless steel burnishing tool, burnishing ball, 5 cleaning cards, check shim(s), replica tape holder, microfiber cleaning cloth, surface cleaning putty, protective rubber holster with belt clip, wrist strap, 3 AAA alkaline batteries, instructions, nylon carrying case with shoulder strap, protective lens shield, Long Form Certificate of Calibration (containing Ra and Rt values) traceable to an accredited national laboratory, USB cable, PosiSoft Software, two (2) year warranty on body and probe.

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Check Shim For Replica Tape Reader
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