Introduction - BAQ alphaDUR mini Manual

INTRODUCTION

1 Introduction
The alphaDUR mini is a portable hardness tester. Vickers hardness is
measured according to the UCI (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) method.
The measured Vickers hardness can be converted to Brinell hardness (HB),
Rockwell hardness (HRC or HRB) or tensile strength (N/mm 2 ) according to DIN
standard 50150.
Up to 100 000 readings including hardness, date, time and measuring
parameter can be stored to the internal memory of the alphaDUR mini.
The memory can be divided into sections for use by different users or projects.
Saved series of measurements, including statistics, can be readily displayed or
printed. The program alphaSOFT (not included with the alphaDUR mini) is
used to transfer the series to a PC.
In addition to the permanent storage, the readings can be temporarily saved so
that statistics can be computed even if the readings are not permanently saved.
Furthermore, the alphaDUR mini provides a so called 'instant printout' function.
The readings will be instantly printed after measurement. No statistics will be
calculated.
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