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This combination of the UMX Underwater Enclosure and the MX-3 Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Tester provides a versatile system for performing underwater corrosion surveys. The MX-3 has a high-speed scan mode and is designed to measure the thickness of a variety of materials with a resolution of 0.01 mm. The UMX enclosure is constructed with clear plexiglas and stainless steel fittings and is rated for operation at a depth of 300 feet.
Physical
Weight:
MX-3: 10 ounces (with batteries)
UMX: 2.2lbs ( 1 kg )
Size:
MX-3: 2.5 W x 4.5 H x 1.24 D in
(63.5 W x 114.3 H x 31.5 D mm)
UMX: 3.5 W x 7.5 H x 2.75 D in
(63.5 W x 190.5 H x 69.85 D mm)
Operating Temperature:
-20° to 120° F (-30° to 50° C).
Case:
MX-3: Extruded aluminum body with nickel-plated
aluminum end caps (gasket sealed).
UMX: Custom formed plexiglass with stainless steel
shaft, connectors, and latches (gasket sealed).
Depth Rating: 300 ft. (91.44 meters)
Keypad
MX-3: Sealed membrane that is resistant to both
water and petroleum products.
Six tactile feedback keys.
UMX: Sliding stainless steel shaft
Transducer
Dual-element (transmit and receive). 1 to 10 MHz frequency range.
Stainless steel connectors with 4 foot cable.
Custom transducers available for special applications.
Power Source
Two 1.5V alkaline or 1.2V NiCad AA cells.
Typically operates for 200 hours on alkaline and 130 hours on NiCad.
Display flashes when battery is low.
Unit turns off automatically when battery is too low to operate reliably.
Certification
Factory calibration traceable to national standards.
Display
Multi-function 4.5 digit liquid crystal display with 0.500 inch numerals, backlit for use in poor light conditions.
Backlight is selectable on/off/auto (illuminates only when taking a measurement).
Measurements displayed in inches, inches/microsecond, millimeters, and meters/second.
Bar graph indicates stability of reading.
Measuring
Range:
Measures from 0.025 to 19.999 inches (0.63 to 500 millimeters).
Switch to select English or Metric units.
Resolution:
0.001 inch (0.01 millimeter)
Velocity Range:
0.0492 to .3937 in./µs. (1250 to 10,000 meters/second)
Four readings per second for single point measurements or 16 per second in Scan Mode — captures the minimum thickness.
Single and two point calibration option included.
Warranty
MX-3: 5 year limited.
UMX: 1 year limited.