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Krautkramer DM4 and DM4 DL

Thickness Gauges for Corrosion Inspection
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“D-Meters” have user preferred features for

general-purpose and corrosion thickness gauging applications

Inspection preferred features: Built to last Simple, reliable operation

Don’t let the small size and few keys fool The DM4 and DM4 DL are designed for • Automatic Probe Zero for fast calibration
you. The DM4 and DM4 DL are powerful dependable performance in harsh industrial and simple use. Probe Zero is continu-
measurement tools with MODE SELECT to environments. Reliability and low, infre- ously updated during use to ensure
activate the following features: quent service costs are ensured by a sealed reliable measurements by compensating
• DIF, Differential mode displays the + membrane switch keypad, impact-resistant for probe wear, expansion, or contrac-
difference between the actual thickness housing, gasket seal, single printed circuit tion. No action is required of the user
reading and a user set nominal value. board, and a full two-year warranty on parts and probe zero blocks are eliminated.
and labor. • Only 5 keys (DM4) and 9 keys (DM4
• THK, Normal Thickness Measurement
and 1-Point calibration mode displays The batteries are contained in a gasket DL) control all functions.
and holds measured thickness reading sealed, isolated battery compartment elimi- • Standard AA alkaline batteries provide
until another measurement is made. nating contamination or physical damage up to 200 hours of use. No special
Fast, 1-Point thickness calibration is to the electronics from moisture, dirt, or battery packs or battery chargers are
performed in THK mode. battery leakage. required.
• 2-Pt, Two Point Calibration mode allows Small, comfortable • Big digits on high-contrast backlit display
calibration to two known thicknesses of and convenient package are easily read from any angle under all
the material to satisfy special applica- • Fits comfortably in the palm of the lighting conditions.
tion requirements. hand for one-thumb operation. • Instrument features can be tailored
• VEL, Material Sound Velocity mode • Lightweight 9 oz. (255 g) - no operator (activated/deactivated) to meet the
enables display of the instrument’s fatigue for tireless use. requirements of the job and preference
current calibrated velocity and simple • Rubber Field Case provides extra protec- of the user from the front panel keypad.
calibration when a material’s velocity is tion and practical options for user comfort • Single key press “DUAL-MULTI” mode
known. and convenience. key for measuring equipment with pro-
• MIN, Minimum Capture mode displays tective coatings. Measure and display
the minimum thickness detected in a only the base material.
series of readings. • Works with a wide variety of dual element
• Backlight mode allows the user to thickness gauge probes designed to
select OFF, ON, or AUTOMATIC to suit solve the widest variety of applications.
inspection area lighting conditions. • Low frequency probes for hard to
• GAIN mode allows the user to manually penetrate materials.
adjust the operating gain of the instru- • High frequency probes for thin materials
ment by selecting automatic (AUTO), • WR “wear resistant” probes for
low (LO), medium (MED), or high (HI) abrasive surface conditions.
to satisfy the application. • Small contact diameter probes for OD
pitted areas and complex geometries.
• HI/LO Alarm Limits mode alerts the
user when a thickness reading is less
than or greater than a user set mini-
mum/maximum thickness value.
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The DM4 and DM4 DL thickness gauges

provide testing even through coated materials

The DM4 and DM4 DL are capable of instrument to the standard thickness mode. lems and errors encountered when mea-
measuring through coatings (paint) without Whether or not to remove paint is then a suring on rough and corroded surfaces.
the coating layer being included in the decision that will need to be made. The heavier couplant layer that is typically
digital thickness reading. Simply press the required to obtain measurements on rough
Measure on rough and corroded surfaces
DUAL MULTI key and read the remain- surfaces is not included in the digital thick-
The DUAL MULTI mode is also a good
ing metal thickness without the time and ness reading. Surface preparation is elimi-
method to use to overcome coupling prob-
expense of removing protective coatings nated or minimized.
and reapplying. The DUAL MULTI, dual-
element/multiple echo measurement mode DUAL MULTI through coating
is “unique” to the DM4 and DM4 DL hand-
held digital thickness gauges. The same thickness measurement
dual-element probes that provide best
results on internally corroded/eroded struc- Dual Element
tures and general thickness applications Transducer

in the standard thickness mode are used.

No special probes, switching of probes, or
Underlying Coating
complicated operation or interpretation is Material
necessary.
If multiple backwall echoes are not possible
on your application, the coupling indicator
will not illuminate, the display will blank,
and the red LED will flash. Then, a simple First metal backwall echo Second metal backwall echo
press of the DUAL MULTI key will return the (timing starts) (timing ends)

Intelligent transducers to handle wide range of applications

• DIALOG Intelligent Transducers are armored probe cable with protective detection of pitting corrosion and ex-
automatically recognized by the instru- stainless jacket for high-temperature ap- treme wall loss.
ment for the benefits of quick setup, plications and quick-change extension • High-Penetration Probes for coarse-
best performance, and test documenta- tubes for reaching through access-holes grain or highly attenuative materials (i.e.
tion. These new probes have an internal in insulation are available options. castings, non-metals like plastics, FRP
memory chip which is programmed • General-Purpose Probes for most & rubber,).
with performance parameters, docu- frequently encountered applications (i.e. • Small 3mm and 5mm Footprint Probes
mentation information (probe model process piping and equipment, tubular to measure in the bottom of external
and serial number), and in some cases goods, plate, boiler tubes, pressure ves- pits, small diameter piping and tubing,
application specific information to solve sels, storage tanks, ship hulls, etc.) and areas of limited access.
special measurement needs.
• Remote SEND Probes with built-in • Wear-Resistant Probes provide longer
• HT400 High-Temperature Probe membrane switch SEND key for quick service life on small diameter curved
provides Stable Readings on Hot Sur- and easy data logging. parts, rough surfaces, and with the Mini-
faces for inservice inspection of steam mum Capture Mode of DM4/DM4 DL.
• Thin Materials Probes for thin-wall,
and process equipment up to 400° F
small diameter tubes and sheets, plus
(204° C) without cooling the probe. An
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Powerful and flexible

inspection data management

Fast, error-free The DM4 DL and UltraMATE® software

data logging and reports empowers the user to easily manage
• 5390 reading sequential data logger on- stored data within the DM4 DL, transfer it
board the DM4 DL to the computer, view, manage and print
comprehensive reports. The simple copy-
• Multiple files - data can be stored in 1 to
paste capability gives the user the ability
999 user selectable files
to take data directly to any Windows™
• Obstruct (OBST) can be stored to iden- spreadsheet application for customization
tify inaccessible locations and further analysis.
• Fast direct printing of DM4 DL data files
in 80-column format using serial print-
ers. File header information and basic
statistics are selectable for the report
• User selectable BAUD rate for flexible
RS232 communications
• UltraMATE® Lite Software simplifies
transfer of stored data to a PC
• Exports data in ASCII delimited format
for use with spreadsheet programs for
further analysis and calculations
• DM4 DL is compatible with our Thick-
ness Data Management software pro-
grams Data as displayed in UltraMATE®

• No loss of memory when batteries are

removed - 10 year memory retention
• UltraMATE® Windows™ 95/NT
Software provides color reports, histo-
grams, copy & paste to MS-Word and
EXCEL, compare files, and an auto-
connect feature

Data as displayed in MS Excel Printed report direct from UltraMATE®

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