Product Description
PosiTector® BHI
Barcol Hardness Impressor
Measures the hardness of soft metals such as aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass, and other materials such as harder plastics, and fiber-reinforced plastic
- Easy-to-read digital display
- Comparable to 934-1 Barcol Hardness Tester
- Lightweight, portable device can be used in any orientation
- PosiTector interchangeable platform – attach any PosiTector probe to a single gage body
- USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity to PosiSoft PC, Mac, and Smartphone software
- Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included (Long Form)

Features
Simple
- Easy-to-read digital display
- Comparable to 934-1 Barcol Hardness Tester
- User-adjustable measurement time with onscreen countdown
- Includes spare, field replaceable indentor with replacement tool
- Lightweight, portable device can be used in any orientation
- RESET feature instantly restores factory settings
Durable
- Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant - weatherproof
- Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
- Hard-shell carrying case included
- Two year warranty on gage body AND probe
Accurate
- Long Form Certificate of Calibration included
- Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for use on applications that require greater precision
- Includes hard and soft aluminum alloy test disks and leveling plate to verify gage operation
- Conforms to national and international standards including ASTM
Versatile
- PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector BHI, SHD, 6000, 200, DPM, IRT, RTR, SPG, SST, and UTGprobes easily converting from a hardness tester to a coating thickness gage, dew point meter, infrared thermometer, surface profile gage, soluble salt tester, or ultrasonic wall thickness gage
- 1 and 2 point calibration options with Cal Resetto restore factory settings
- Selectable display languages
- High contrast LCD with backlit display
- Flip display enables right-side-up viewing
- Uses alkaline or rechargeable batteries (built-in charger)
Powerful
- Continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max hardness and number of readings while measuring
- Screen Capture- save screen images for record keeping and review
- HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits
- Sealed USB Port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power
- PosiSoft USB Drive - stored readings and graphs can be accessed using universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software required.
- Software Updatesvia web keep your gage current
- Software Solutionsfor viewing, analyzing and reporting data
- Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
Specifications
Measurement Range 20 – 100 Barcol
Resolution 0.1 Barcol
Accuracy ± 2 Barcol
Gage Body Size 137 x 61 x 28 mm (5.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
Gage Body Weight 140 g (4.9 oz.) without batteries
Probe Size 145 x 97 x 64 mm (5.7" x 3.8" x 2.5")
Probe Headroom 140 mm (5.5")
Probe Weight 400 g (14.1 oz.)
Standard Models
Includes ALL features as shown on left plus...
- Storage of 250 readings per probe—stored readings can be viewed or downloaded
Advanced Models
Includes ALL features as shown on left plus...
- Storage of 100,000 readings from multiple probes in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches
- Auto Sub-Batch—automatically create sub-batches after the required number of readings are taken
- Live graphing of measurement data
- Batch/Reading annotation—add notes and change batch names with onscreen QWERTY keyboard
- Store thickness, profile, environmental, salt contamination, hardness and wall thickness measurements in individual batches
- WiFitechnology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates
- Bluetooth0 Technologyfor data transfer to a mobile device running the PosiTector App or optional portable printer. BLE API available for integration into third-party software.
- Integrate with third-party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs, and robotic devices using several industry-standard communication protocols
All gages come complete with test disks (2), leveling plate, replacement indentor with replacement tool, glass plate, protective rubber holster with belt clip, wrist strap, 3 AAA batteries, instructions, hard shell case, protective lens shield, Long Form Certificate of Calibration, USB cable, PosiSoft Software, two (2) year warranty.
See probe compatibility chart for more information.

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