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PCE Instruments (PCE) specializes in themanufacture and distribution of test instruments, control systems, laboratory technology and weighingequipment, offering a wide selection of measurement equipment, i. e. meters, sensors and data loggersfor the measurement and analysis of material properties and environmental parameters. Located innorthwestern Germany, PCE's manufacturing operations produce premium measuring instruments with degrees ofaccuracy and reproducibility which are exceptionally high for measurement equipment.

Developed by industry-leading engineers and technicians, most of PCE's branded instruments come with anISO manufacturer or factory calibration certificate confirming compliance of the measurement equipment withthe highest possible quality standards. Sensors are either precalibrated in PCE's laboratory or calibratedonsite after installation. If needed, PCE’s friendly, knowledgeable support staff stands ready to answer anytechnical questions throughout the instrument life cycle. This holistic approach speaks volumes about PCEInstruments' reliability and affords customers peace of mind.

Click on this link to find a PDF with an overview of all test instruments developed at ourR&D department in Germany.

STROBOSCOPE PCE-LES 103

The motion analysis of rotating machines is quick and easy with ourstroboscope. The stroboscope is equipped with 3 high-power LEDs, collectively producing a lightintensity of 11,730 Lux at 20 cm / 1000 Hz. With the stroboscope, you can precisely adjust the flashfrequency in both FPM and Hz. Additionally, it is compact, portable, and operates independently thanksto the built-in battery.

- 3 High Power LEDs
- 6160 lux at 30 cm / 1000 Hz
- digital pulse width modulation
- phase shift: -360° to +360°

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Thickness Meter PCE-TG 150

The thickness meter can measure material thicknesses up to 300 mm / 11.81".So that the material thickness of a wide variety of hom*ogeneous materials can be measured, it ispossible to store the corresponding speed of sound in the thickness meter. For materials such assteel, aluminum, zinc, silver and gold, the appropriate sound speeds are already stored in the devicelibrary. This means that the thickness meter can be used universally.

- thickness measurement up to 300 mm / 11.81
- measured value memory
- calibration reference on the housing
- limit alarm
- different models available
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Belt Tension Meter PCE-BTM 2000A

The PCE-BTM 2000 is a measuring instrument to determinethe tension of V-belts or drive belts. Belt tension can only bemeasured when the belt is not in operation. A small impulse withthe help of a beater is enough to make the belt vibrate. With ameasuring probe and a sensor beam, the generated vibrationfrequency is determined.

- data memory
- high accuracy
- TFT colour display 2.4"
- belt tension displayed in newton

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Coating Thickness Gauge PCE-CT 80 Series

For many materials such as, iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass andstainless steel

- measurement range: Fe: 0 ... 5000 μm, non-Fe: 0 ... 3000 μm
- measurements not influenced by vibrations
- practical V-groove on the measuring heads
- ergonomic design
- various optional sensors available

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Conductivity Tester PCE-COM 20-ICA Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

A portable handheld non-destructive conductivity tester for metals. Thisnon-destructive testing (NDT) device uses eddy current to determine the electrical conductivity ofnon-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper. Includes 3 standards for testing.

- operating frequency: 60 kHz
- sine wave probe: Ø 14 mm / ≈ 0.55 in
- memory: Up to 500 groups of measurements
- lift-off and temperature compensation
- comes with ISO calibration certificate

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Data Logger PCE-VDL 16l

Up to 800 Hz sample frequency for acceleration (3-axis), temperature,humidity, air pressure, and light sensors.

- 3-axis acceleration up to 800 Hz
- for temperature, humidity, air pressure and light
- 32 GB SD memory card
- small design: 86.8 x 44.1 x 22.2 mm / 3.4 x 1.7 x 0.87 in

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Electromagnetic Field Gauge PCE-MFM 2400 Series

With a measurement range of 2,400 mT, the electromagneticfield meter covers a wide range of measuring tasks. The electromagnetic field meter has an accuracy of1 % which makes ita very precise meter. The electromagnetic field meter can beused, for instance, to test relays and permanent magnets forexisting magnetic fields. It is therefore often used in productionprocesses or in quality control.

- very precise measurement technology
- measurement range up to 24,000 G and 2,400 mT
- transversal and axial sensor
- measures static magnetic fields
- automatic shutdown

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Force Gauge PCE-DFG X Series

The PCE-DFG X force measurement device series is used for traction andcompression force measurements. The force gauges provide high accuracy 0.05 % FS.

- force gauges with internal dynamometric cell up to 5 N, 10 N, 20 N, 200 N, 500 N, 1,000 N
- accuracy ±0.05 % FS
- sampling rate up to 7,200 Hz
- internal memory for 30 x 1,000,000 readings

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Force Gauge PCE-DFG K X Series

The PCE-DFG K X force gauge series is used for traction and compressionforce measurements. The force gauges provide high accuracy 0.05 % FS.

- force gauges with external dynamometric cell up to 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 100 kN
- accuracy ±0.05 % FS
- sampling rate up to 7,200 Hz
- internal memory for 30 x 1,000,000 readings

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Force Gauge PCE-DFG N Series

The PCE-DFG N force measurement device series is used for traction andcompression force measurements. The force gauges provide high resolution of 0.001 N.

- force gauges with internal dynamometric cell up to 2 N, 5 N, 10 N, 20 N, 500 N
- force gauges with external dynamometric cell up to 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN
- accuracy ±0.1 % FS
- sampling rate 6 ... 1,600 Hz
- internal memory for up to 100 measurements

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Motorized Force Test Stand PCE-MTS500-FD 300 KIT

The length measuring device PCE-FD 300 is used in combination with the forcetest stand PCE-MTS 500 and a force gauge of the PCE-DFG series to make force-displacementmeasurements. The specially developed in-house software is an important element in this combination ofdifferent measuring devices. The software is able to receive the measured values for displacement andforce simultaneously via the USB interfaces.

- Force range: max. 5000 N / 500 kg / 1100 lbs
- Travel: max. 300 mm / 11.8"
- Feed speed: 30 ... 230 mm/min / 1.18 ... 9.05 in/min
- Manual or automatic procedure
- incl. length measuring device: -150 … 150 mm / -5.9 … 5.9"

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Force Gauge PCE-DFG NF Series

The PCE-DFG NF force measurement device series is used for traction andcompression force measurements. The force gauges provide high resolution of 0.1 kN.

- force gauges with external dynamometric cell up to 0.5 kN, 1 kN, 20 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN
- accuracy ±0.1 % FS
- sampling rate 6 ... 1,600 Hz
- internal memory for up to 100 measurements

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Torque Meter PCE-DFG N TW Series

The torque meter PCE-DFG N TW series consists of a hand-held measuringdevice and an external torque transducer. The torque wrench tester is delivered adjusted so that thecontrol measurements can be started immediately.

- measurement range: 5 Nm, 10 Nm, 50 Nm, 100 Nm
- resolution: 0.001 Nm, 0.005 Nm, 0.01 Nm, 0.1 Nm
- measurement uncertainty: ± 0.5% of the measurement range
- memory for 100 measurement series with 8,000 measurement points each
- USB interface including PC software
- graphic display

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Force Gauge PCE-HFG Series

A hydraulic force gauge is based on the principle that the force acting onthe plunger is measured hydraulically. The generated hydraulic pressure is displayed by the forcetransducer on a scale in newton.

- measurement range: 0 ... 10 kN
- resolution: 200 N
- measuring accuracy: ±1.85 % of measurement range

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Hardness Meter PCE-900-ICA Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Metal hardness meter for HL, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, HSD

- measurement range 200 ... 900 HL
- accuracy ±0.8 % at HLD = 900
- materials 9 different common materials
- conversion HL-HRC-HRB-HB-HV-HSD
- comes with ISO calibration certificate

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Leeb Hardness Meter PCE-2000N-ICA Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Metal Hardness Meter for HLD, HRC, HRB, HV, HS, HRA with Data Memory

- measurement range 170 ... 960 HLD
- accuracy ±0.5 % at HLD = 800
- 9 different common materials
- measuring direction: 0 ... 360°
- different probes are available
- comes with ISO calibration certificate

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Melt Flow Meter PCE-MFI 400

The melt index tester from PCE Instruments is used for fast testing of themelt mass flow rate of plastics. The melt index tester is designed both for incoming goods inspectionand for continuous production monitoring. Due to the clear display of all relevant parameters on the7" touch display, measurement results can be determined in a short time with the melt index tester.

- large 7" TFT touch display
- clear depiction
- heating temperature up to 400 °C
- materials that have already been predefined

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CO2 Data Logger PCE-AQD 50

The CO2 data logger is specially designed for long-term monitoringof climatic conditions in, for example, offices, classrooms or lecture halls. The air quality meterhas various sensors and an E-paper display.

- measuring range up to 40,000 ppm CO2
- temperature and humidity
- atmospheric pressure
- E-paper display with histogram display
- .csv file format
- Alarm limits

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Shock Data Logger PCE-VDL 24I 3-axis

with up to 1600 Hz

- 3- axis acceleration up to 1600 Hz
- 32 GB SD memory card
- small design: 86.8 x 44.1 x 22.2 mm / 3.4 x 1.7 x 0.87 in
- evaluation software

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Sound Level Calibrator PCE-SC 09

The sound level calibrator is a battery-operated sound source. The soundlevel calibrator allows direct and fast calibration of sound level meters and other noise measuringequipment.

- sound pressure levels 94 and 114 dB
- for weighting filters A, B, C, D
- immediately ready for use
- accuracy class 1, IEC 942
- easy to use
- different microphone dimensions possible

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Thickness Gauge PCE-TG 75

The thickness meter with data memory, limit alarm and adjustable speed ofsound can measure material thicknesses up to 225 mm

- measuring range: 1.00 ... 225.0 mm / 0.04 ... 8.85"
- resolution: 0.01 mm at ≤99.99 mm / 0.1 mm at ≥100.0 mm
- accuracy: ±0.5% of measured value + 0.05 mm
- memory capacity: 500 measured values
- calibration reference on housing

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Thickness Gauge PCE-TG 300

The PCE-TG 300 is a thickness gauge with special sensors for variousapplications. In general, the wall thicknesses of all hom*ogeneous materials can be measured with thethickness gauge. For attenuating or scattering materials such as plastic or cast a special sensor isavailable.

- measurement range:
PE: pulse-echo mode 0.65 ... 600 mm (steel)
EE: echo-echo mode 2.50 ... 60 mm
- accuracy:
± 0.04 mm H [mm] (<10 mm); ± 0.4% H [mm] (> 10 mm)H refers to the material thicknessof the workpiece
- resolution: 0.1 mm / 0.01 mm / 0.001 mm (adjustable)

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Ultrasonic Flow Meter PCE-TDS 200 Series

The PCE-TDS 200 heat meter is a particularly precise measu-ring device. For asimplified analysis of the measured values, the heat meter offers a wide range of units.

- measuring range ±25 m/s
- software for further analysis of the measured values
- various sensors
- connection of thermocouples
- data memory size of 32 GB
- individually adjustable alarm limits
- display individually adjustable

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Vapor Resistance Test Chamber PCE-DLT 10

With the evaporation cabinet PCE DLT 10, the water vapour resistance ofsamples is tested according to AMK-MB-005 (04/2015) Humidity and Climatic Resistance Test Module 1(water vapour loading). This test simulates the conditions of cooking hobs or dishwashers.

- steam test according to AMK-MB-05
- max. 5 test samples
- automatic test sequence with constant temperature
- good-bad indication of temperature
- determination of moisture expansion
- checking of joint formation and edge release

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Vibration meter PCE-VT 3700 / PCE-VT 3700S

The vibration meter is ideal for maintenance workers to quickly checkvibrating parts, machines and systems. This vibration meter shows the vibration acceleration,vibration velocity and vibration displacement directly on the display.

measurement ranges
- acceleration: 0.0 ... 399.9 m/s²
- velocity: 0.00 ... 399.9 mm/s
- displacement: 0.000 ... 3.9 mm
- automatic ISO 10816-3 evaluation
- colored graphic display

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Vibration meter PCE-VT 3800 / PCE-VT 3800S

The vibration analyzer is the ideal companion for checking vibrating parts,machines and systems. RMS, peak, peak-to-peak and crest factor are available as measurement parameterson the vibration data logger with colored graphic display and rechargeable battery.

measurement ranges
- acceleration: 0.0 ... 399.9 m/s²
- velocity: 0.00 ... 399.9 mm/s
- displacement: 0.000 ... 3.9 mm
- automatic ISO 10816-3 evaluation
- 50 memory locations with 43200 measured values each

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Vibration meter PCE-VT 3900 / PCE-VT 3900S

The vibration analyzer has an FFT mode. RMS, peak,peak-to-peak and crest factor are available as measurement parameters on the vibration data loggerwith rechargeable battery.

measurement ranges
- acceleration: 0.0 ... 399.9 m/s²
- velocity: 0.00 ... 399.9 mm/s
- displacement: 0.000 ... 3.9 mm
- FFT analysis
- route measurement
- 50 memory locations with 43200 measured values each

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4-channel Contact Thermometer PCE-T 420

The 4-channel contact thermometer for thermocouples allows for the displayand archiving of multiple temperature sensors simultaneously. It can be connected to up to 8 differenttypes of thermocouples. Notably, the data logger offers high accuracy, especially with Type Kthermocouples, with an accuracy of ±(0.04% + 0.3 °C).

- measurement range from -200 ... +1800 °C
- compatible with 8 types of thermocouples
- adjustable storage interval from 1 s to 12 h
- display of maximum, minimum, and average values
- storage capacity for 10 million readings
- adjustable alarm thresholds

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Wind Speed Alarm Controller PCE-WSAC 50 Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Mobile / stationary wind recorder

- pre-alarm and full alarm with visual and audible warnings
- allows measurement of the slightest wind movements
- optional RS-485 MODBUS interface for data communication
- measurement range: 0 ... 50 m/s
- displays current wind speed or average wind speed of last 2 or 5 minutes
- comes with ISO calibration certificate

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Wind Speed Alarm Controller PCE-WSAC 50W

The wind speed alarm controller PCE-WSAC 50W 230 is primarily used tomeasure and monitor the wind load on cranes or wind turbines. Furthermore, the wind situation can bemeasured and analyzed before commissioning a wind turbine. The high measurement range of up to 50 m/sof the wind speed alarm controller means stormy gusts can also be monitored.

- measurement range up to 180 km h
- Input: Pulse, analogue (4 ... 20 mA) or radio transmission
- 4 ... 20-mA analogue output
- Supply voltage: 110 ... 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Units adjustable: km/h, mph, m/s

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Photometer PCE-CP Series

The multi-parameter photometers are a mobile measuring device for liquidanalysis. This means that various different measurements can be carried out with the multi-parameterphotometer. With these multi-parameter photometers, for example, it is possible to determinealkalinity, chlorine, cyanuric acid or the pH value.

- different selectable parameters
- bluetooth connection
- with free app and software
- exchangeable and lockable cuvette
- LED with different wavelength ranges
- automatic shutdown when inactive

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pH Meter PCE-PH 228 Series

The advanced pH meter stands for precision, user-friendliness, and GLPcompliance (Good Laboratory Practice). GLP compliance is ensured through automatic data recording andtraceable documentation. It allows measurement of pH or redox value and temperature with externalsensors.

- Redox measurement (with optional electrode)
- GLP data management
- easy 2, 3, 4, and 5-point calibration
- permanent Measurement Verification (PMV)
- graphical display of measurement history
- data logger

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Wood Moisture Tester PCE-WMT 200

The Bluetooth wood moisture tester is easy to use with an Android or iOSdevice. Up to 44 different types of wood and also other building materials, wood fiber insulationboard and chipboard can be checked for their moisture content. The measured value can be up to 150%moisture in relation to the dry matter.

- electrical resistance measurement with temperature compensation
- measuring range for wood, wood fiber insulation, chipboards up to 150 %
- moisture for building material with digit display 11 ... 200 digits
- ram electrode with two pairs of needles, penenetration depth 30 mm / 150 mm
- Bluetooth 4.0

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