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SonoDur 3 The New UCI Generation after SonoDur 2

Mobile Hardness testing on

metals with UCI* in production
and maintenance. Starting with
goods income inspection until
the final product is reached.
*Ultrasonic Contact Impedance

Norms: ASTM A 1038 and DIN 50159-1, 2

Conversions: ASTM E 140-13, EN ISO 18265

Multiple Solutions for the

SonoDur Family and also for
MIC10/MIC20 (by probe retrofit)

Motor probes (HV 0,1 – HV 0,8): 0.1 kgf, 0.3 kgf, 0.8 kgf
Handheld probes (HV 1 – HV 10): 1 kgf, 3kgf, 5 kgf, 10 kgf

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SonoDur 3 The better Way to Hardness Testing

Rugged, easy to use, fast and precise. Made in Germany.

Instrument Features
• Carrying strap, edge protection, IP65, MIL-810G (vibration, shock, drop)
• Brilliant color display in 5’’, smooth glass shield for easy cleaning
• Direct function access just by touch, intuitive menu control, ideal for
MIC10/MIC20 users and others
• No set-up needed at beginning of shift – ready for immediate use
Android Operating System and Data Transfer
• USB: transfer of measurement data in txt-format using the
file explorer
• WLAN: automatic transfer of single values, completed data stets
• Bluetooth: manual transfer of a set of measurement data
• “Unlimited” storage capacity for measurement data and settings
Intelligent Management of
Measurement Data and Settings
• Simple access to data and qualified back-traceable
assessment of results
• File names can be predefined, automatic closing
of data sets
• “AllMeas”- summarized list of results in stored
data sets
Reliable Measurement
Technique with long-Term Stability
Efficient working tool, optimized for the
daily needs of the inspector
Unique
Can be calibrated in full according to
DAKKS after DIN 50159-2 (calibration
curve 150 – through 900 HV, diamond,
nominal test force)

Handheld Probe
SONO-10HL “long nose”
used on valve head

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Comprehensive Documentation of Results SonoDur 3

For qualified assessments, data are

clearly laid out and traceable back to genuine results

File Date Probe Result Unit Δ% St.Dev [%] R [%] AllMeas – summary of results,
here novices using probe SONO-
302 HV1-10_01 20190325 Sono50/50N 302,2 HV -0,1% 0,8 2,0
50H/50N after quick briefing on
302 HV1-10_02 20190325 Sono50/50N 305,0 HV -1,0% 3 6,9 302 HV-hardness plate on March
302 HV1-10_03 20190325 Sono50/50N 297,1 HV 1,6% 2,1 6,6 25th 2019, measured manually.
Conclusion: dependence on user
302 HV1-10_04 20190325 Sono50/50N 294,6 HV 2,5% 1,8 5,5
ability cannot be verified.
302 HV1-10_05 20190325 Sono50/50N 300,6 HV 0,5% 0,8 2,1

302 HV1-10_06 20190325 Sono50/50N 296,2 HV 1,9% 0,8 1,9

Measurement protocol in detail File 302 HV1-10_01 Mean 302,2 HV

(example) with the possibility of data Date 25 March 2019 Std. deviation 2,3 HV 0,80%
transfer by WLAN - of each individual Start of meas. 11:34 AM Maximum 305,4 HV
data and/or of the test series in full.
Tester Minimum 299,4 HV
Probe / Test force Sono50 / 50N R 6 HV 2,00%
Probe-SN 646 Cp
Dwell time 0 sec Cpk
Material table A1 Steel
Norm; HV EN ISO 18265 1 299,4 HV
Adjustment file Unnamed 2 302,0 HV
Adjust number 0 3 303,5 HV
Limits Off 4 300,8 HV
Number 5 5 305,4 HV

SONO-Link – Evaluation and

graphical presentation of test
results at PC.

Easy identification
and treatment of outliers
when testing of cast iron, wires or
solving complex testing tasks in general.

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SonoDur 3 Highly Reliable UCI-Hand-Probes

Vickers-Testing under load:

Attach, press, measurement result is instantly displayed – „on the fly“!

Fast, flexible measurement can be done in each orientation,

even without protecting attachment sleeve.

Load Applications

98 N welds, thermally cut edges DIN EN 1090-2, goods income

(10kgf) (tensile strength), cast iron, cast Aluminum, induction heating

49 N
Induction heating, case hardening, tools, Aluminum
(5 kgf)

10 N
Surface hardness, plasma nitriding, small complex formed parts, Aluminum
(1 kgf)

Special Applications with thin tip (diameter 1,7 mm instead of 2,5 mm)

Pinion gear root HV5 (UCI) Roller bearing HV1 (UCI)

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Highly precise test stands, mobile stand SONO-S SonoDur 3

Steady and precise measurement of small and big parts

Using manual probes – in laboratory and onsite.

Unique loading head with eccentric disk and safety ring

for all test stands with manual probes. Free of play
loading along the long axis of the probe suppressing side
forces for utmost possible precision. It is similar to the
optical Vickers test, namely for all test loads from
10N (HV1) through 98N (HV10).

SONO-PS-1 SONO-PS-1-M SONO-MSP-1 SONO-S

Precision Stand, can be dis- Measurements are possible Magnetic Weld Test Stand Mobile Stand with loading
mantled in pieces and used anywhere in the shop even (pull-off strength 1200 N) head for free of play use,
according to the needs. Re- under complicated conditi- and safety belt. Scanning can measure in classic UCI
placement of base plate by ons in any orientation like, of tubes, containers etc. manner (handheld) but also
a sample fixture is possible. heavy plates, containers worldwide the first and only guided on flat and cylindrical
tubes and rails etc... stand to hold high test loads surface using shape adapted
like 98 N (HV10) for preci- probe shoes. Customizing is
se measurements. Height always possible even by the
adjustment and X-Y-micro- users. It can be built in auto-
meter feed (70 mm, 25 mm mated test environments.
in 0,01 mm steps) for exact
positioning and measure-
ment in any orientation.

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SonoDur 3 Guided Hardness Testing with Precision

Best possible results with Motor Probes

due to light weight uniform and automated loading -
nearly non-destructive.

Load is kept constant even on floating materials, programming of dwell time (1 – 99 sec).

Load Applications

SONO-8M General production control, testing of gears in heat treatment shops

(8,6 N, 0,8 kgf) (induction heating), on crank shafts, non-ferrous, finishing operation

SONO-3M / -1M Rotogravure rolls, very thin Cu-, Cr-layers (10µm), high-strength panels after press
(3 /1 N or 0,3/0,1 kgf) hardening, thin and stiff parts in general (disturbing resonances need to be watched)

Precision Test
Stand for small
parts and Cu-/Cr-
covered cylinder
(rotogravure)

Testing of tooth
flanks with metal
support tube (dia-
mond protected)

SONO-PM4
perpendicular/centric placement
on flat or cylindrical surface

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Measuring Specifications

Measuring principle UCI Method, corresponds to DIN 50159, ASTM A1038

Test indenter Vickers diamond 136°
Test loads Motor probes: 1N (0.1 kgf), 3N (0.3kgf) and 8.6 N (0.9 kgf)
Newton scale (1kgf = 9.81 N) Handheld Probes: 10N (1 kgf), 30N (3kgf), 49N (5kgf), 98N
(10kgf), (Other test loads on request)
Hardness scales and range Vickers HV 10 – 1999 (9999)
(according to relevant standards), in this case Brinell HB 76 – 618
table A1 respectively T1, T2 (low alloy steel).
Rockwell HRB 41 – 105
Different measuring ranges are valid for other
materials. When exceeding the limits the Rockwell HRC 20,3 – 68
conversion range will be extended. The calcu- Rockwell HRE 70 – 108,5
lated values are highlighted in red besides the Rockwell HRF 82,6 – 115,1
original data in HV.
Rockwell HRA 60,7 – 85,6
Note:
Rockwell (EN ISO 18265 only) HRD 40,3 – 76,9
Conversions are acc. to latest ASTM Rockwell HR45N 19,9 – 75,4
E140-12bԐ1 (2013) und EN ISO 18265:2014. Knoop (ASTM E140 only) HK 87 – 920
Conversions into tensile strength: 98N (10kgf) Shore (ASTM E140 only) HS 34,2 – 97,3
test load only.
Tensile strength MPa 255 – 2180
Measurement uncertainty* < 4 % (HV5, HV 10). For other test loads and ranges see table below.
Relative repeatability* < 5 % (HV5, HV 10). For other test loads and ranges see table below.
* exceeds DIN 50159, dependent on test load and range (see table below). Specifications are valid for 5 measurements using
Vickers reference blocks and according to test conditions given in standard DIN 50159.

Hardness Measurement uncertainty [%] Relative repeatability [%]

scale < 250 HV 250 HV - 500 HV 500 HV - 800 HV > 800 HV < 250 HV > 250 HV
HV 0,1 5 6 7 8 8 6
HV 0,3 5 6 7 8 8 6
HV 0,8 4 4 5 6 8 6
HV 1 4 4 5 6 8 6

Mechanical and Environmental (Instrument and probe)

Operating time >10 hours in measurement operation (depending on system performance,

temperature and instrument settings), up to 8 hours continuous opera-
tion, quick exchangeable battery pack (3.7V 3900mAh LiPolymer)
Operating Temperature Probe: 0°C to ~ +45°C
Instrument: -10° ~ +50°C // Charging +10°C ~ +40°C
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ +70°C
Humidity Max. 90%, non-condensing
Dimensions Instrument ca. 164x86x23 mm, Motor probe Ø38mm, L=190 mm
Handheld probe Ø25 mm, L=176 mm (free length of rod ca. 12,5 mm)
Handheld probe Ø25 mm, L=207 mm (free length rod ca. 43 mm)
Weight Instrument ca. 320 gr (incl. battery pack)
Handheld probe ca. 280 gr, Motor probe ca. 370 gr

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Instrument

Processor and Memory ARM® Cortex™-A53 Octa Core 1.3 GHz / System 2GB RAM /
storage me mory 16 GB eMMC / Micro SD card 4 GB (up to 32 GB )
Operating system Android 5.1 (Android 7.0)
Keypad 4 function keys, system touch keyboard
Power Main battery: 3,7V / 3900mAh, LiPo hard pack, quick exchange
Charging time: <3h to 80% capacity (Instrument off)
Shelf Hours: Up to 6 months
AC Power supply/charger: 90V to 264VAC 50/60Hz to 5VDC
Display 5“ sunlight readable multi touch display (1280x720 pixel),
LED-backlight (500 Cd/m2), adjustable
Interfaces Jack for 5VDC operating/ charging |Docking connector (charging)
USB 2.0 Micro USB (PC) / probe connector Lemo 4 pos.
Micro SD-card 4 GB (up to 32 GB) | 2x SIM card
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n | WCDMA/HSDAP/HSPUA, FDD-LTE / TDD-LTE) |
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (b2/b3/b5/b8 | GPS / AGPS / GLONASS
Bluetooth 4.0 (supports BLE mode) | NFC | Speaker, microphone
Sensors / Camera / LED Light sensor, G-sensor, proximity sensor, rear camera 8 mega-pixel,
multicolor status LED
IP-Proof IP65 according IEC 60529 Edition 2.1:2001-02
Drop test MIL-STD-810G Methode 516.6, 4 ft.
Shock Test MIL-STD-810G Methode 516.6 Prozedur I
Vibration Test MIL-STD-810G Methode 514.6 Prozedur I
Instrument Language D, EN, IT, FR, SP, PL, CZ, CN - more on request

Scope of delivery
SonoDur3, Hardness Tester with Data Logger and Data Export, Data Transfer to PC (USB, WLAN
or Bluetooth resp.), incl. SONO3-NG, Power Source, SONO2-NG/USB USB-Cable, SONO2-HM, ca. 1,5 m
Probe Connection Cable, SONO3-TK-1, Transportation Case, SONO-CD, Product-USB-Stick, SONO3-
Protect, Protection Foils.

Mandatory accessory Example for configurations

Motor probe or handheld probe respectively

Other accessories
Reference blocks (MPA,
company certificate), test
stands, guiding harnesses,
auxiliary SW.
Carrying bag, cradle,
replacement battery
with external charging
station.

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