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PCE Instruments (PCE) specializes in the
manufacture and distribution of test instruments, control systems, laboratory technology and weighing
equipment, offering a wide selection of measurement equipment, i. e. meters, sensors and data loggers
for the measurement and analysis of material properties and environmental parameters. Located in
northwestern Germany, PCE's manufacturing operations produce premium measuring instruments with degrees of
accuracy and reproducibility which are exceptionally high for measurement equipment.
Developed by industry-leading engineers and technicians, most of PCE's branded instruments come with an
ISO manufacturer or factory calibration certificate confirming compliance of the measurement equipment with
the highest possible quality standards. Sensors are either precalibrated in PCE's laboratory or calibrated
onsite after installation. If needed, PCE’s friendly, knowledgeable support staff stands ready to answer any
technical questions throughout the instrument life cycle. This holistic approach speaks volumes about PCE
Instruments' reliability and affords customers peace of mind.
Click on this link to find a PDF with an overview of all test instruments developed at our
R&D department in Germany.
Stroboscope PCE-LES 103 Series
The motion analysis of rotating machines is quick and easy with our
stroboscope. The stroboscope is equipped with 3 high-power LEDs, collectively producing a light
intensity of 11,730 Lux at 20 cm / 1000 Hz. With the stroboscope, you can precisely adjust the flash
frequency in both FPM and Hz. Additionally, it is compact, portable, and operates independently thanks
to the built-in battery.
- 3 High Power LEDs
- 2 UV models available
- digital pulse width modulation
- phase shift: -360° to +360°
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Thickness Meter PCE-TG 150
The thickness meter can measure material thicknesses up to 300 mm / 11.81".
So that the material thickness of a wide variety of homogeneous materials can be measured, it is
possible to store the corresponding speed of sound in the thickness meter. For materials such as
steel, aluminum, zinc, silver and gold, the appropriate sound speeds are already stored in the device
library. This means that the thickness meter can be used universally.
- thickness measurement up to 300 mm / 11.81
- measured value memory
- calibration reference on the housing
- limit alarm
- different models available
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Belt Tension Meter PCE-BTM 2000A
The PCE-BTM 2000 is a measuring instrument to determine
the tension of V-belts or drive belts. Belt tension can only be
measured when the belt is not in operation. A small impulse with
the help of a beater is enough to make the belt vibrate. With a
measuring probe and a sensor beam, the generated vibration
frequency is determined.
- data memory
- high accuracy
- TFT colour display 2.4"
- belt tension displayed in newton
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Coating Thickness Gauge PCE-CT 80 Series
For many materials such as, iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass and
stainless steel
- measurement range: Fe: 0 ... 5000 μm, non-Fe: 0 ... 3000 μm
- measurements not influenced by vibrations
- practical V-groove on the measuring heads
- ergonomic design
- various optional sensors available
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Conductivity Tester PCE-COM 20-ICA Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
A portable handheld non-destructive conductivity tester for metals. This
non-destructive testing (NDT) device uses eddy current to determine the electrical conductivity of
non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper. Includes 3 standards for testing.
- operating frequency: 60 kHz
- sine wave probe: Ø 14 mm / ≈ 0.55 in
- memory: Up to 500 groups of measurements
- lift-off and temperature compensation
- comes with ISO calibration certificate
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Data Logger PCE-VDL 16l
Up to 800 Hz sample frequency for acceleration (3-axis), temperature,
humidity, air pressure, and light sensors.
- 3-axis acceleration up to 800 Hz
- for temperature, humidity, air pressure and light
- 32 GB SD memory card
- small design: 86.8 x 44.1 x 22.2 mm / 3.4 x 1.7 x 0.87 in
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Electromagnetic Field Gauge PCE-MFM 2400 Series
With a measurement range of 2,400 mT, the electromagnetic
field meter covers a wide range of measuring tasks. The electromagnetic field meter has an accuracy of
1 % which makes it
a very precise meter. The electromagnetic field meter can be
used, for instance, to test relays and permanent magnets for
existing magnetic fields. It is therefore often used in production
processes or in quality control.
- very precise measurement technology
- measurement range up to 24,000 G and 2,400 mT
- transversal and axial sensor
- measures static magnetic fields
- automatic shutdown
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Force Gauge PCE-DFG X Series
The PCE-DFG X force measurement device series is used for traction and
compression force measurements. The force gauges provide high accuracy 0.05 % FS.
- force gauges with internal dynamometric cell up to 5 N, 10 N, 20 N, 200 N, 500 N, 1,000 N
- accuracy ±0.05 % FS
- sampling rate up to 7,200 Hz
- internal memory for 30 x 1,000,000 readings
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Force Gauge PCE-DFG K X Series
The PCE-DFG K X force gauge series is used for traction and compression
force measurements. The force gauges provide high accuracy 0.05 % FS.
- force gauges with external dynamometric cell up to 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 100 kN
- accuracy ±0.05 % FS
- sampling rate up to 7,200 Hz
- internal memory for 30 x 1,000,000 readings
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Motorized Force Test Stand PCE-MTS500-FD 300 KIT
The length measuring device PCE-FD 300 is used in combination with the force
test stand PCE-MTS 500 and a force gauge of the PCE-DFG series to make force-displacement
measurements. The specially developed in-house software is an important element in this combination of
different measuring devices. The software is able to receive the measured values for displacement and
force simultaneously via the USB interfaces.
- Force range: max. 5000 N / 500 kg / 1100 lbs
- Travel: max. 300 mm / 11.8"
- Feed speed: 30 ... 230 mm/min / 1.18 ... 9.05 in/min
- Manual or automatic procedure
- incl. length measuring device: -150 … 150 mm / -5.9 … 5.9"
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Force Gauge PCE-HFG Series
A hydraulic force gauge is based on the principle that the force acting on
the plunger is measured hydraulically. The generated hydraulic pressure is displayed by the force
transducer on a scale in newton.
- measurement range: 0 ... 10 kN
- resolution: 200 N
- measuring accuracy: ±1.85 % of measurement range
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Hardness Meter PCE-900-ICA Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
Metal hardness meter for HL, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, HSD
- measurement range 200 ... 900 HL
- accuracy ±0.8 % at HLD = 900
- materials 9 different common materials
- conversion HL-HRC-HRB-HB-HV-HSD
- comes with ISO calibration certificate
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Leeb Hardness Meter PCE-2000N-ICA Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
Metal Hardness Meter for HLD, HRC, HRB, HV, HS, HRA with Data Memory
- measurement range 170 ... 960 HLD
- accuracy ±0.5 % at HLD = 800
- 9 different common materials
- measuring direction: 0 ... 360°
- different probes are available
- comes with ISO calibration certificate
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Melt Flow Meter PCE-MFI 400
The melt index tester from PCE Instruments is used for fast testing of the
melt mass flow rate of plastics. The melt index tester is designed both for incoming goods inspection
and for continuous production monitoring. Due to the clear display of all relevant parameters on the
7" touch display, measurement results can be determined in a short time with the melt index tester.
- large 7" TFT touch display
- clear depiction
- heating temperature up to 400 °C
- materials that have already been predefined
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CO2 Data Logger PCE-AQD 50A
The CO2 data logger is specially designed for long-term monitoring
of climatic conditions in, for example, offices, classrooms or lecture halls. The air quality meter
has various sensors and an E-paper display.
- measuring range up to 40,000 ppm CO2
- temperature and humidity
- atmospheric pressure
- E-paper display with histogram display
- .csv file format
- Alarm limits
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Shock Data Logger PCE-VDL 24I 3-axis
with up to 1600 Hz
- 3- axis acceleration up to 1600 Hz
- 32 GB SD memory card
- small design: 86.8 x 44.1 x 22.2 mm / 3.4 x 1.7 x 0.87 in
- evaluation software
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Sound Level Calibrator PCE-SC 09
The sound level calibrator is a battery-operated sound source. The sound
level calibrator allows direct and fast calibration of sound level meters and other noise measuring
equipment.
- sound pressure levels 94 and 114 dB
- for weighting filters A, B, C, D
- immediately ready for use
- accuracy class 1, IEC 942
- easy to use
- different microphone dimensions possible
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Thickness Gauge PCE-TG 75
The thickness meter with data memory, limit alarm and adjustable speed of
sound can measure material thicknesses up to 225 mm
- measuring range: 1.00 ... 225.0 mm / 0.04 ... 8.85"
- resolution: 0.01 mm at ≤99.99 mm / 0.1 mm at ≥100.0 mm
- accuracy: ±0.5% of measured value + 0.05 mm
- memory capacity: 500 measured values
- calibration reference on housing
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Thickness Gauge PCE-TG 300 Series
The PCE-TG 300 is a thickness gauge with special sensors for various
applications. In general, the wall thicknesses of all homogeneous materials can be measured with the
thickness gauge. For attenuating or scattering materials such as plastic or cast a special sensor is
available.
- measurement range:
PE: pulse-echo mode 0.65 ... 600 mm (steel)
EE: echo-echo mode 2.50 ... 60 mm
- accuracy:
± 0.04 mm H [mm] (<10 mm); ± 0.4% H [mm] (> 10 mm) H refers to the material thickness
of the workpiece
- resolution: 0.1 mm / 0.01 mm / 0.001 mm (adjustable)
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Ultrasonic Flow Meter PCE-TDS 200 Series
The PCE-TDS 200 heat meter is a particularly precise measu-ring device. For a
simplified analysis of the measured values, the heat meter offers a wide range of units.
- measuring range ±25 m/s
- software for further analysis of the measured values
- various sensors
- connection of thermocouples
- data memory size of 32 GB
- individually adjustable alarm limits
- display individually adjustable
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Power Quality Analyzer PCE-PA 6500 Series
The Power Quality Analyzer PCE-PA 6500 measures current and voltage values using the connected current transformers and test leads.
- active, apparent and reactive power
- power factor and electrical energy
- 32 GB internal memory
- data as CSV file
- measurement via Rogowski coils
- no additional mains connection necessary
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Vibration meter PCE-VT 3700 / PCE-VT 3700S
The vibration meter is ideal for maintenance workers to quickly check
vibrating parts, machines and systems. This vibration meter shows the vibration acceleration,
vibration velocity and vibration displacement directly on the display.
measurement ranges
- acceleration: 0.0 ... 399.9 m/s²
- velocity: 0.00 ... 399.9 mm/s
- displacement: 0.000 ... 3.9 mm
- automatic ISO 10816-3 evaluation
- colored graphic display
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Vibration meter PCE-VT 3800 / PCE-VT 3800S
The vibration analyzer is the ideal companion for checking vibrating parts,
machines and systems. RMS, peak, peak-to-peak and crest factor are available as measurement parameters
on the vibration data logger with colored graphic display and rechargeable battery.
measurement ranges
- acceleration: 0.0 ... 399.9 m/s²
- velocity: 0.00 ... 399.9 mm/s
- displacement: 0.000 ... 3.9 mm
- automatic ISO 10816-3 evaluation
- 50 memory locations with 43200 measured values each
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Vibration meter PCE-VT 3900 / PCE-VT 3900S
The vibration analyzer has an FFT mode. RMS, peak,
peak-to-peak and crest factor are available as measurement parameters on the vibration data logger
with rechargeable battery.
measurement ranges
- acceleration: 0.0 ... 399.9 m/s²
- velocity: 0.00 ... 399.9 mm/s
- displacement: 0.000 ... 3.9 mm
- FFT analysis
- route measurement
- 50 memory locations with 43200 measured values each
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4-channel Contact Thermometer PCE-T 420
The 4-channel contact thermometer for thermocouples allows for the display
and archiving of multiple temperature sensors simultaneously. It can be connected to up to 8 different
types of thermocouples. Notably, the data logger offers high accuracy, especially with Type K
thermocouples, with an accuracy of ±(0.04% + 0.3 °C).
- measurement range from -200 ... +1800 °C
- compatible with 8 types of thermocouples
- adjustable storage interval from 1 s to 12 h
- display of maximum, minimum, and average values
- storage capacity for 10 million readings
- adjustable alarm thresholds
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Wind Speed Alarm Controller PCE-WSAC 50 Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
Mobile / stationary wind recorder
- pre-alarm and full alarm with visual and audible warnings
- allows measurement of the slightest wind movements
- optional RS-485 MODBUS interface for data communication
- measurement range: 0 ... 50 m/s
- displays current wind speed or average wind speed of last 2 or 5 minutes
- comes with ISO calibration certificate
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Wind Speed Alarm Controller PCE-WSAC 50W
The wind speed alarm controller PCE-WSAC 50W 230 is primarily used to
measure and monitor the wind load on cranes or wind turbines. Furthermore, the wind situation can be
measured and analyzed before commissioning a wind turbine. The high measurement range of up to 50 m/s
of the wind speed alarm controller means stormy gusts can also be monitored.
- measurement range up to 180 km h
- Input: Pulse, analogue (4 ... 20 mA) or radio transmission
- 4 ... 20-mA analogue output
- Supply voltage: 110 ... 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Units adjustable: km/h, mph, m/s
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Photometer PCE-CP Series
The multi-parameter photometers are a mobile measuring device for liquid
analysis. This means that various different measurements can be carried out with the multi-parameter
photometer. With these multi-parameter photometers, for example, it is possible to determine
alkalinity, chlorine, cyanuric acid or the pH value.
- different selectable parameters
- bluetooth connection
- with free app and software
- exchangeable and lockable cuvette
- LED with different wavelength ranges
- automatic shutdown when inactive
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pH Meter PCE-PH 228 Series
The advanced pH meter stands for precision, user-friendliness, and GLP
compliance (Good Laboratory Practice). GLP compliance is ensured through automatic data recording and
traceable documentation. It allows measurement of pH or redox value and temperature with external
sensors.
- Redox measurement (with optional electrode)
- GLP data management
- easy 2, 3, 4, and 5-point calibration
- permanent Measurement Verification (PMV)
- graphical display of measurement history
- data logger
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Wood Moisture Tester PCE-WMT 200
The Bluetooth wood moisture tester is easy to use with an Android or iOS
device. Up to 44 different types of wood and also other building materials, wood fiber insulation
board and chipboard can be checked for their moisture content. The measured value can be up to 150%
moisture in relation to the dry matter.
- electrical resistance measurement with temperature compensation
- measuring range for wood, wood fiber insulation, chipboards up to 150 %
- moisture for building material with digit display 11 ... 200 digits
- ram electrode with two pairs of needles, penenetration depth 30 mm / 150 mm
- Bluetooth 4.0
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