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QNESS 10/60 M

The Vickers / Knoop / Brinell / Rockwell hardness tester series Qness 10 / 60 takes micro hardness testing to a whole new level: The high-end laboratory devices of the latest generation combine the best of both worlds – hardness testing and microscopy without compromise and with maximum operating convenience. The revolutionary optical system with color camera provides reproducible and reliable results every time.

The classic “Qness 10 / 60 M” model of this Vickers / Knoop / Brinell / Rockwell hardness tester promises perfect semi-automatic operation and high precise positioning control of the Z axis. The combination of micro hardness tester and microscope makes this entry-level model a convincing solution for the laboratory.

QATM micro hardness testers seamlessly integrate with the Verder Scientific IoT platform, featuring remote real-time monitoring, live notifications, effortless backups and automatic software updates.

Product Advantages

  • Semi-automated
  • Wide test force range (0.25 g – 62.5 kg)
  • Ready to Test package, includes: ASTM+DAkkS certified Vickers diamond, 5x / 50x lenses
  • Dynamic test turret with 8-position tool changer
  • Qpix Control2 M Software including INSPECT microscopy features
  • Digital XY cross slide with data feedback
  • Controlled automatic Z axis

Micro Hardness Tester Qness 10 / 60 Series

Revolutionary 3D operating conceptNext-generation software for your hardness tester

The intuitive Qpix Control2 M-Version software is included with each Vickers / Knoop / Brinell / Rockwell hardness tester Qness 10 / 60 M to provide sophisticated functionality tailored to the requirements of semi-automatic hardness testing devices. Clearly organized batch management and the effective use of templates from a broad span of testing projects, test result structuring and a complete range of background project information. The easily generated templates include all the required information on test patterns, test methods, item names and user field details.
Test force range Qness 10 M: 20 gf - 10 kgf (0.196 - 98.07 N)
Qness 60 M: 0.25 gf - 62.5 kgf (0.00245 - 612.92 N)
Test method Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, Rockwell (option)
Test sequence Fully automated / electronic force application
Z-axis Dynamic, automated (CAS-Technic)
Z-axis travelling distance 150 mm (5.91“); Option: 260 mm (10,2“)
Throat depth 170 mm (6.69“)
Tool positions 8-fold motorized tool changer
max. 3 hardness testing modules, max. 7 lenses
Camera system 5 Mpixel - CMOS color, USB3.0
Optical system Upright microscope with Koehler lighting
Aperture diaphragm motorized
Lenses XLED 2x, 2.5x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x
Lens types Standard (Achromat) and High Quality (Semi-apochromat) for hardness testing and microscopy
XLED for optimised Brinell hardness testing
Field of view (acc. to equipment) 0.074x0.055 mm (100x) to 2.80x2.10 mm (XLED 2)
Test anvil / XY cross slide Option: manual cross slide; Reduces test height by 26 mm
Table size Ø 100 mm (3.94“)
(cross slide: 135 x 135 mm)
Traverse path at cross slide X 25, Y 25 mm (0.98 x 0.98“); Option X 50 x Y 50 mm (1.97 x 1.97“)
Control elements Emergency stop, Start button, Joystick Z-axis
Software Qpix Control2 "M"
Max. workpiece weight 50 kg (110 lbs)
Weight of basic device 55 kg (121.3 lbs)
Included basic equipment Indenter Vickers ASTM + DAkkS; Lens 5x, 50x
Interfaces 1 x USB 3.0
Power supply 100 – 240 V ~1/N/PE, 45-65 Hz