The PCE-CT 29 Automotive Tester from PCE Instruments is designed for measuring coating thickness on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, offering a measuring range from 0 to 2000 µm. It features a portable design with a digital display and can perform under varying temperature conditions (0°C to 50°C). This model is equipped with data logging capabilities and can alert users via visual and acoustic signals if thresholds are exceeded.
The material tester can be connected to a computer for further analysis of the measured values. The auto tester has a micro-USB interface for this purpose. The software can be used to transfer the measurement data from the tester to the computer. In addition, it is possible to perform direct measurements using an instrument tester using the software. For further processing, the measured values of the Auto Test can be exported via the software in CSV and XLS formats.
Measurement on ferrous metal (Fe) | |
Measuring range | 0 … 2000 µm |
Resolution | 0.1 µm @ 0.0 … 99.9 µm |
1 µm @ 100 … 2000 µm | |
Accuracy | ±(2 % ±2 µm of Mw.) |
Repeatability | ±(1 % ±1 µm of Mw.) |
Smallest radius of curvature | 1.5 mm |
Smallest measuring area | Ø7 mm |
Smallest layer thickness | 0.5 mm |
Measurement on non-ferrous metal (NFe) | |
Measuring range | 0 … 2000 µm |
Resolution | 0.1 µm @ 0.0 … 99.9 µm |
1 µm @ 100 … 2000 µm | |
Accuracy | ±(2 % ±2 µm of Mw.) |
Repeatability | ±(1 % ±1 µm of Mw.) |
Smallest radius of curvature | 3 mm |
Smallest measuring area | Ø5 mm |
Smallest layer thickness | 0.3 mm |
Temperature | |
Measuring range | 0 … 50 °C / 32 … 122 °F |
Resolution | 0.1 °C / °F |
Accuracy | ±1.2 °C / ±2.2°F |
Humidity | |
Measuring range | 0 … 100 % r. h. |
Resolution | 0.1 % r. h. |
Accuracy | ±3.2 % r. h. @ 20.0 … 70.0 % r. h. |
±4.0 % r. h. @ 0.0 … 19.9 % r. h. | |
±4.0 % r. h. @ 70.1 … 100.0 % r. h. | |
Further specifications | |
Base material for measurements Ferrous (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) metals | |
Display | 2.4 ” LC display |
Automatic display orientation | 0, 90, 180 and 270 °, can be switched off |
(only measuring window) | |
Statistic functions | average, highest, lowest and SDEV measured value |
Measuring modes | direct, groups, SSPC |
Units | µm, mm, mils, inch |
Power supply | 2 x 1.5 V AA batteries |
Interface | Micro-USB (for data transfer only) |
Alarm | signal tone and / or LED signal light in case of |
Exceeding of the adjustable upper and lower alarm limit | |
Switch-off | Off, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes |
Menu languages | English, German, French, Spanish, |
Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese | |
Operating conditions | 0 … 50 °C, 20 … 90 % r.h., non-condensing |
Storage conditions | -10 … +60 °C, 20 … 90 % r.h., non-condensing |
Dimensions | 35 x 64 x 137 mm |
Weight | 175 g |