Category
NEXUS 4500 Series
High-end Vickers/Knoop/Brinell tester with low and high force ranging from HV0.02 to HV50. Closed Loop, Load Cell, Force Feedback technology for a reliable fast measurement procedure. Modular design, fits to almost any budget.
The NEXUS 4000 series of Micro/Macro Vickers, Knoop & Brinell hardness testers combines a practical design with universal specifications. State-of-the-art closed loop, load cell technology and a - Patent Pending - force feedback system, assure fast test results at the highest possible accuracy.
Unmatched consistency, repeatability and reliability now become affordable.
The closed loop system applies force, calculates, filters and controls digital data in a 32-bits embedded CPU system.
The tester has a 4 position turret which can be customized by using different indentors, objectives, stages or Vision systems, meeting your particular request and budget.
The NEXUS 4000 series meets all applicable EN, ISO and ASTM standards.
TEST PROCEDURE CONTROL
Traditional hardness testing systems use a “dead weight” mechanical design or inaccurate spring force mechanism to apply the test force. Such systems are lacking test control, as there is no feed-back on the actual applied force. The Closed Loop technology with a force feedback system, as applied in the NEXUS 4000 Series, constantly measures and controls the applied force on the tester’s indentor and tested surface. Consequently, this superior control system offers an almost unlimited selection of test loads and test rates for virtually any test condition imaginable.
ACCURACY, RELIABILITY & EFFICIENCY
Elimination of overshoot due to sophisticated algorithms detecting contact between the indentor and the object’s surface. The application and removal of the test force is fully automatic, as well as the positioning of the indentor and the positioning of the pre-determined objective. The result is a flawless absolute vibration free operation while reducing the operator’s efforts to a minimum.
UPGRADE YOUR NEXUS LATER
The NEXUS series offers upgrades on request. For instance, your budget and your requirements allow a Vickers tester. Your choice could be a NEXUS Vickers / Knoop tester 4300. At any moment after your purchase you can upgrade your tester from for instance Vickers to Macro, Micro Vickers or even to Brinell at fixed prices. The upgrades are possible in the 4300 or 4500 range. It requires simply a phone call to your distributor or to INNOVATEST® and the upgrade does not take more than a couple of hours, including calibration. Investing in a NEXUS series tester guarantees access to almost any load application in the Vickers, Knoop and Brinell range up to 62.5kg.
The NEXUS series offers upgrades on request. For instance, your budget and your requirements allow a Vickers tester. Your choice could be a NEXUS Vickers / Knoop tester 4300. At any moment after your purchase you can upgrade your tester from for instance Vickers to Macro, Micro Vickers or even to Brinell at fixed prices. The upgrades are possible in the 4300 or 4500 range. It requires simply a phone call to your distributor or to INNOVATEST® and the upgrade does not take more than a couple of hours, including calibration. Investing in a NEXUS series tester guarantees access to almost any load application in the Vickers, Knoop and Brinell range up to 62.5kg.
High accuracy, flexibility and pure efficiency are synonyms for the NEXUS 4000 series.
AVAILABLE FORCE CONFIGURATIONS
| NEXUS 4500 | 1 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 10 - 20 - 30 - 50kgf |
| NEXUS 4501 | 1 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6.25 - 10 - 15.625 - 20 - 31.25 - 62.5kgf |
| NEXUS 4502 | 0.3 - 0.5 - 1 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 10 - 20 - 30 - 50kgf |
| NEXUS 4503 | 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.3 - 0.5 - 1 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 10 - 20 – 30 - 50kgf |
| NEXUS 4504 | As 4503 + additional 2.5 - 6.25 - 15.625 - 31.25 – 62.5kgf |
STAGES
Manual X-Y-Z stage, Motorized X-Y stage, Motorized X-Y-Z stage INNOVAVIEW™ CCD system with Video filar level INV-1, 2 or 3 INNOVAVIEW™ CCD system with auto focus and Video filar INV-4
TURRET CONFIGURATION
TURRET CONFIGURATION
Fully automatic 4 position turret for Micro Vickers / Macro Vickers, Knoop or Brinell measurements. Featuring 3 objectives at choice, all 3 objectives can be used for measuring and observation. Optional, 2 indentor positions.
INDENTORS
Vickers, Knoop or Brinell or 2 of these simultaneously
EYEPIECE
Electronic digital microscope with precision encoder providing 15x magnification
OBJECTIVES
TESTER COLORS
INC-1LW Laboratory White
INDENTORS
Vickers, Knoop or Brinell or 2 of these simultaneously
EYEPIECE
Electronic digital microscope with precision encoder providing 15x magnification
OBJECTIVES
5x for 75x magnification
10x for 150x magnification
20x for 300x magnification
40x for 600x magnification
60x for 900x magnification TESTER COLORS
INC-1LW Laboratory White
INC-2CGM Charcoal Grey Metallic
INC-3FR Ferrari Red
INC-5ABL Atlantic Blue
INC-RAL XXXX Any RAL color on demand
| Available force configurations | NEXUS 4500: 1 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 10 - 20 - 30 - 50kgf NEXUS 4501: 1 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6.25 - 10 - 15.625 - 20 - 31.25 - 62.5kgf NEXUS 4502: 0.3 - 0.5 - 1 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 10 - 20 - 30 - 50kgf NEXUS 4503: 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.3 - 0.5 - 1 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 10 - 20 – 30 - 50kgf NEXUS 4504: As 4503 + additional 2.5 - 6.25 - 15.625 - 31.25 – 62.5kgf |
| Test force selection | Test force selectable over menu operation |
| Test procedure | Automatic, loading/dwell/unloading |
| Hardness value | 5 digits |
| Loading speed | Variable, depending on selected force |
| Turret | 4 positions over 360°, fully automatic, memorized start position, option for 2 indentors and 2 objectives or 1 indentor and 3 objectives |
| Test force accuracy | <1% for test force from 100gr to 30kg, < 1.5% for test force below 100gr |
| User display | Length of diagonals, hardness value, converted value, test force, online statistics |
| Display resolution | 0.1 HV, HK and HB |
| Hardness conversion | Rockwell, Rockwell Superficial, Brinell, Leeb & Tensile |
| Standardization | EN, ISO 6507, EN ISO 6506, EN ISO 4545, ASTM E-384, ASTM E-10-08, ASTM E-384 |
| Statistics | Total test, max, min, average, range, standard deviation, all in real time after each test |
| Control panel | Start test, stop test, light intensity, dwell time, print, clear, menu operation for date, time, scale and load settings, language |
| Firmware | V2.01, German, English, French (standard), V2.02, English, Italian, Spanish |
| Memory | Memory for batch testing results |
| Data output | RS-232 Bi-Directional |
| Loading mechanism | Fully automatic, closed loop, force feedback, loading, dwell, unloading |
| Dwell time setting | Default 10 seconds, user defined 0 to 60 sec. |
| Printer | Built-in, silent high speed thermal printer |
| Electronic microscope | Bright Dual line filar eyepiece with 15x magnification, 0.01μm reading |
| Light source | Halogen 12V, 30 watt, green filter, dimmable |
| Optical path | 2 way, eyepiece / video/ccd/cmos camera |
| Vertical capacity | 160mm (maximum specimen height) |
| Horizontal capacity | 135mm (from centre-line) |
| Stage dimensions | 100x100mm, travel 20x20mm, reading 0.01mm |
| Operating temperature | 5°C to 40°C (+/-20° for force 25gr & 50gr) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non condensing |
| Dimensions and weight | 220 x 540 x 650mm, 51kg |
| Power requirements | 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz, single phase |
| Power consumption | 390W |
| Guarantee | 2 years limited guarantee |
NEXUS 4500 Vickers / Knoop, 50kgf
NEXUS 4501 Brinell, 61.5kgf
NEXUS 4502 Macro Vickers / Knoop, 50kgf
NEXUS 4503 Micro/Macro Vickers / Knoop, 50kgf
NEXUS 4504 Micro/Macro Vickers / Knoop / Brinell, 61.5kgf
• Manual X-Y-Z stage
• Flat anvil 60mm
• Objectives 5x, 10x, 20x or 10x, 20x, 40x
• Electronic digital eyepiece 15x
• Vickers test blocks (2 pcs)
• Set of workpiece fixtures, vice, chuck, clamp
• Built-in thermal printer
• RS-232 data output
• 4 adjustable feet
• Spare halogen lamp
• Fuse
• Installation & user manual
• Quality certificate
• Color: Laboratory White
• Flat anvil 60mm
• Objectives 5x, 10x, 20x or 10x, 20x, 40x
• Electronic digital eyepiece 15x
• Vickers test blocks (2 pcs)
• Set of workpiece fixtures, vice, chuck, clamp
• Built-in thermal printer
• RS-232 data output
• 4 adjustable feet
• Spare halogen lamp
• Fuse
• Installation & user manual
• Quality certificate
• Color: Laboratory White
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Optional accessories
• Objectives 5x, 40x, 60x
• INNOVAVIEW™ Vision measuring
and filing systems
• Motorized X-Y stage (small or large)
• Motorized X-Y-Z stage (auto focus)
• Indentors & hardness test blocks
• Certified indentors
• Reference hardness blocks
• Solid tester table & storage cabinet
• Color according to demand
• INNOVAVIEW™ Vision measuring
and filing systems
• Motorized X-Y stage (small or large)
• Motorized X-Y-Z stage (auto focus)
• Indentors & hardness test blocks
• Certified indentors
• Reference hardness blocks
• Solid tester table & storage cabinet
• Color according to demand
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