Description

Replica Tape Reader to Measure and Record 2D/3D Surface Profile Parameters

The PosiTector RTR 3D is a digital spring micrometer that measures and records surface profile parameters using Testex Press-O-Film™ replica tape.

Create a replica by burnishing tape on a surface and insert into instrument. 3D imagery and 2D/3D parameters are displayed in seconds!
Reports common parameters: Ra, Rq, Rz, Rp, Rv, Rt, Rpc (2D), and Sa, Sq, Sz, Sp, Sv, and Spd (3D)
Ideal for field or laboratory use; flat, curved or irregular surfaces
Certified and traceable to an accredited national laboratory
Download 3D .SDF image files for analysis in included PosiSoft or third party software

Features

Simple

Measures peak height (HL) and common 2D/3D profile parameters such as Ra, Rz, Sq, Spd, and more
Ideal for measuring on flat, curved, or irregular surfaces
NEW Larger 2.8″ impact resistant color touchscreen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation
NEW On-gage help explains menu items at the touch of a button
RESET feature instantly restores factory settings

Accurate

Certificate of Calibration (containing Ra and Rt measurements) showing traceability to an accredited national laboratory included
Conforms to national and international standards including ISO and ASTM

Powerful

Calculates and records all fourteen 2D and 3D parameters (below) with each measurement
NEW Screen Capture—save 100 screen images for record keeping and review
NEW up to 30% longer battery life
USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included
PosiSoft USB Drive – stored readings and graphs can be accessed using universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software required.
Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
Includes PosiSoft suite of software for viewing, analyzing & reporting data
Apply short and long cutoff filters and discard lengths to optimize the analysis for a specific application
Orient the 2D trace between horizontal, vertical, and diagonal (XY, YX)

Durable

NEW Weatherpoof, dustproof, and water-resistant—IP65-rated enclosure
NEW Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip
Rugged indoor/outdoor instrument—ideal for field or laboratory use
Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster for added impact resistance

Versatile

PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector RTR, SPG, 6000, 200, DPM, IRT, SST, SHD, BHI, andUTG probes easily converting from a surface profile gage to a coating thickness gage, dew point meter, soluble salt tester, hardness tester, or ultrasonic wall thickness gage
Selectable display languages
NEW Auto rotating display with Flip Lock
Mils/Microns switchable

How It Works

1 Prepare

Preparation of both the surface to be tested and the PosiTector RTR 3D are necessary before performing the test.

To prepare surface:

Use cleaning putty to remove dust, debris, or residual blast media from the measurement site by firmly pressing the putty onto surface to be tested using your fingers and remove

To prepare the PosiTector RTR 3D:

Clean anvils and camera lens using included cleaning card. Swipe card through opening a few times while firmly pressing both probe buttons to remove dust
Zero probe and verify accuracy with included shim
Ensure correct grade of replica tape is displayed in upper left hand corner of LCD

2 Burnish

Testex Press-O-Film™ replica tape consists of a layer of compressible foam affixed to an incompressible polyester film of highly uniform thickness. When pressed against a surface, the foam forms an impression, or reverse replica, of the surface. For best results when acquiring 2D/3D parameters and images from the PosiTector RTR 3D, it is recommended to use the supplied burnishing ball instead of the stainless-steel burnishing tool.

Adhere the replica tape to the surface to be burnished.
Holding the ball in two hands using your index fingers and thumbs, place the ball on the replica tape.
Gently roll the ball over the tape while viewing the burnished tape through the clear ball. Adjust the force applied to the ball until a replica of the surface begins to appear on the tape.
Continue to roll the ball until the tape is completely burnished (at least 30 seconds).

3 Measure

After placing the compressed tape (replica) into the PosiTector RTR 3D a light-intensity versus thickness algorithm is used to produce a three dimensional (3D) image of the replicated surface.

Insert the burnished replica tape into the measurement opening. Ensure the tape is properly positioned so that the burnished region is centered within the opening in the probe with the adhesive (sticky) side down.
To position the tape, move the Testex™ Press-O-Film™ replica tape to the back of the probe and align the two dots (printed on replica tape) with arrows on both sides of the measurement opening.
Once positioned, firmly press both probe buttons simultaneously and hold until the PosiTector RTR 3D beeps and the measurement is displayed.

Models

Standard Models

NEW Storage of 1,000 readings per probe—stored readings can be viewed or downloaded

Advanced Models

NEW Storage of 250,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches
Live graphing of measurement data
Download high resolution Surface Data Files (.SDF) for analysis in the included PosiSoft or third-party software
Generates two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) thumbnail images. Ideal for inclusion into reports and confirming consistent blasting results.
NEW Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more
WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates
Bluetooth 4.0 Technology for 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

Software

PosiSoft Desktop

Powerful desktop software for downloading, viewing, printing and storing measurement data. No internet connection required.

Simple, intuitive user interface
Import readings directly from the gage via USB or from legacy PosiSoft desktop versions
Synchronize measurement data including readings, notes and pictures to and from PosiSoft.net

The .SDF viewer built into the FREE PosiSoft Desktop software allows for analysis of measurements obtained from the PosiTector RTR 3D. Extract and analyze a trace from the 3D plot, change filtering settings, and view 2D and 3D parameters from the easy-to-use interface
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PosiSoft Custom PDF Report Generator

Create custom, professional PDF reports with imagery and surface profile parameters with PosiSoft Desktop’s easy-to-use report generator

Easily create reports from your measurement data in seconds

Generate custom, professional PDF reports
Include inspection information such as on-site pictures, screen captures, notes and more to communicate important details
Create and save multiple custom layouts as templates – insert cover pages, add logos/images, and select font and point size
Select the information to include for each product type – charts, histograms, readings, time stamps and more
Compile multi-batch reports from one or more probes and instrument types

DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D