QNix® 4600 Car Paint Inspection Device with Integrated Dual Probe Fe 3 mm/NFe 3 mm

Introduction

The QNix® 4600 is a high-precision coating thickness gauge, engineered and manufactured in Germany to meet the rigorous demands of industrial painting and vehicle appraisal. The QNix® 4600 with an integrated Dual Probe Fe 3 mm/NFe 3 mm is designed to provide accurate, non-destructive measurements on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates, making it an indispensable tool for professionals in the automotive and coating industries.

Fast & Comfortable Operation

• Automatic Substrate Detection: The device comes equipped with an integrated dual probe for Fe 3 mm and NFe 3 mm, enabling automatic detection of the substrate for quick and precise measurements.
• High Measurement Speed: Place the gauge on the surface and obtain instant readings, capable of performing up to 100 measurements per minute.
• Immediate Evaluation: The QNix® 4600 provides real-time statistical analysis, displaying average, maximum, minimum, and standard deviation of the readings, ensuring comprehensive data evaluation.
• No Adjustment Needed: The device is ready to use for standard applications without requiring additional calibration, ensuring ease of operation.

Process Reliability and Accuracy

• High Accuracy: Delivers precise measurement results across the entire range with excellent repeatability, ensuring that data is both valid and reliable.
• Temperature Compensation: Integrated within the probe to maintain measurement accuracy even under varying temperature conditions.
• Reliable Statistics: Offers essential statistical information for the current series of measurements, making it easy to interpret and trust the results.

Perfect Readability

• Brilliant IPS LCD: The 2" color display with 350 cd/m² brightness and a 70° viewing angle ensures clear readability even in low-light environments.
• Automatically Flipping Display: The display rotates automatically between 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°, allowing for easy reading from any angle.
• Stable Measurements: With its low center of gravity and large contact surface, the device ensures stable placement, reducing the risk of incorrect measurements.

Benefits at a Glance

• German Quality: The QNix® 4600 meets the highest German quality standards, ensuring durability and reliable performance in the field.
• High Accuracy at High Speed: Delivers precise measurements quickly, making it ideal for fast-paced industrial environments.
• Maximum Efficiency: The device is designed for ease of use, making it accessible to professionals of all skill levels.
• Ease of Use: Featuring a practical one-button operation, the QNix® 4600 is incredibly user-friendly.

Scope of Supply

The QNix® 4600 with an integrated Dual Probe Fe 3 mm/NFe 3 mm includes:

• QNix® 4600 gauge
• Fe and NFe reference plates
• Calibration certificate
• Operation manual
• 2 Mignon batteries 1.5 V (AA) alkaline
• Plastic case for transport and storage

Technical Specifications

• Power Supply: 2 × AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable)
• Battery Life:
  • When not in use: > 1 year with 50% battery capacity
  • During operation: Up to 40,000 readings at one measurement per second
• Display: 2" color IPS-LCD, 350 cd/m² brightness, 70° viewing angle in all directions
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 135 × 63 × 43 mm
• Weight: 100 g

Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C / 32 °F to 122 °F
• Storage Temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C / -4 °F to 158 °F
• Humidity: 10 to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Metrological Characteristics

• Measuring Principle: Magnetic field amendment / Hall-effect for Fe; Eddy-current for NFe
• Measuring Speed: ≥ 100 measurements per minute
• Accuracy:
  • On Fe substrates: ± (1 µm + 2% of the reading) up to 2.0 mm, ± 5% of the reading above 2.0 mm
  • On NFe substrates: ± (2 µm + 2% of the reading) up to 2.0 mm, ± 5% of the reading above 2.0 mm
• Smallest Measuring Surface: Diameter 28 mm
• Smallest Curvature:
  • Convex Fe: 10 mm, with zero point adjustment on the original substrate (accuracy checked up to 250 µm)
  • Convex NFe: 50 mm, with zero point adjustment on the original substrate (accuracy checked up to 250 µm)
• Minimum Thickness of Base Metal:
  • Fe: 100 µm, with zero point adjustment on the original substrate (accuracy checked up to 250 µm)
  • NFe: 50 µm, with zero point adjustment on the original substrate (accuracy checked up to 250 µm)