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Dualscope® MP0R
Dual-Display
Coating Thickness Gauge
by Fischer Technology,
Inc.

A Quick and Easy Hand-held Coating Thickness
Instrument
Using both Eddy Current &
Magnetic Induction Test Methods


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DUALSCOPE® MP0R
coating instruments measure coating thickness easily, quickly
and non-destructively. They are ideal for most coating measurements.
These "smart" instruments automatically recognize the type of coated
substrate material, e.g., aluminum or steel, and select the
appropriate measurement method – Magnetic Induction or Eddy Current
– providing assurance for precise measurements.
Depending on the measurement task and
user preference, two models are available:
- Model
MP0R USB with integrated probe for one-hand measurements,
plus memory, statistics, and download capability.
- Model
MP0R-SK with integrated probe and display of the coating
thickness values.
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Measurement
of paint thickness on sheet
steel using the magnetic induction method. |
Problem-free
measurements
even on cylindrical parts. |
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Series provides quick coating thickness values on two displays. |
V-grooves
facilitate measurements
on cylindrical parts. |

Data Transfer Via
Radio or USB Port
The measurement data can be
transmitted to a computer and, for example, evaluated and documented
using Excel spreadsheets (PC-DATEX). Every MP0R instrument includes
a radio module and a USB port.
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transfer via USB port (birectional). |
Data
transfer via optional radio receiver over
distance up to 60 ft (unidirectional). |
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Technical Properties & Advantages
Perfect for all applications
- Model DUALSCOPE® MP0R: Measures on
all metallic materials (ferrous and nonferrous metals)
- Model ISOSCOPE® MP0R: Measures
insulating coatings on nonferrous metals (e.g., paint or anodic
coatings on Al).
- Models DELTASCOPE® MP0R and
PERMASCOPE® MP0R-SK: Measure non-magnetic coatings such as paint and
plating over steel or ferrous substrates.
- Automatically recognizes the
substrate material under the coating. The instrument selects the
appropriate measurement method (applies to DUALSCOPE® models).
- Reliable measurements. Low influence
from permeability, electrical conductivity and shape of the
substrate material.
- Miniature size for measurements even
in areas with limited accessibility.
- Robust and long-lasting design.
- Light weight of approx. 3 oz
(without batteries).
Made with the user in mind
- Simple one-hand operation: Place
instrument on object and read the measurement.
- Ergonomic design.
- Fast, menu-driven parameter setting.
- Automatic On and Off function, time
variable.
- Warning message for low battery
voltage.
Optimal measurement display
- Two LED displays allow view of
readings from all instrument positions.
- Backlit LED displays: To extend the
battery life, display light can be turned off manually or
automatically.
- Acoustic and optical signal at
measurement acceptance.
- Acoustic and optical signal when
preset upper or lower specification limits are exceeded.
Additional instrument functions
- Ready to measure immediately without
alibration. Calibration required only for significant changes in
shape or substrate material.
- ZERO button for quick normalization
to the respective shape of the measurement location (Eddy current
method).
- Conductivity compensation of the
reading (Eddy current method).
- Calibration with only one coating
standard allows for a precise adjustment to different shapes or
substrate materials.
- Outlier monitoring to eliminate
readings of erroneous measurements.
- Display units selectable between μm
and mils.
- Measurements with continuous display
mode for continuous scanning of surfaces (e.g., in boiler
fabrication).
- Freely selectable offset value for
an automatic subtraction of constants (e.g., for a known
pre-coating).
Evaluation and measurement data
management
- Statistical evaluation at the push
of a button: Arithmetic mean value; standard deviation, number of
readings, smallest and largest value of a test series.
- Upper and lower specification
limits.
- Storage space for max. 1,000
readings.
- Measurement, normalization and
calibration data are stored in the memory at all times even without
battery (MP0R USB Version)
Standard content of shipment
Instrument
Carrying case
Protective sleeve
Carrying strap
2 batteries, LR6.AA, 1.5 V
CAL-N Fe-Base MP0R
CAL-N Al-Base MP0R
Calibration foil, 3 mils
Operator’s manual
Optional accessories with part numbers
Radio
receiver USB 868 MHz:
Radio receiver USB 915 MHz:
Optional software PC-DATEX:
Interface set MP0R-USB:
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604-044
604-045
602-465
604-087 |
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| Measurement Methods
Eddy Current Method per
DIN EN ISO 2360

The excitation current of the
measurement probe generates a high-frequency primary magnetic field
that induces Eddy currents in the substrate material. The resultant
secondary magnetic field weakens the primary field. This effect is a
measure for the distance (= coating thickness) between the probe and
the substrate material, and is converted to a coating thickness
value using a probe characteristic that is stored in the instrument.
Applications:
- Paint varnish or plastic coatings on
nonferrous metals, e.g., aluminum or stainless steel.
- Anodized coatings on aluminum
Magnetic induction
method per DIN EN ISO 2178

The excitation current in the
measurement probe generates a low-frequency magnetic field that is
amplified by the magnetic substrate material corresponding to the
coating thickness to be measured. The signal of a measuring coil
that registers this amplification is converted to a coating
thickness value using a probe characteristic that is stored in the
instrument.
Applications:
- Electroplated coatings of zinc,
chromium, copper, etc. or
- Plated or sputtered nonmagnetic
coatings, or
- Paint, powder coating, varnish on
steel or iron.
Standards Compliance
ISO 2178, ISO 2360, ISO 2808, EN ISO
19840, ASTM B499, D1186, D1400, D7091, E376, G12, SSPC-PA2,
BS3900-C5, BS EN ISO 1461
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Ordering Information
& Specifications
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PermaScope
MP0R-SK
603-779 |
DualScope
MP0R-SK
603-780 |
DeltaScope
MP0R USB
603-543/DEL |
DualScope
MP0R USB
604-051 |
IsoScope
MP0R USB
604-066 |
DualScope
MP0R USB
604-055 |
Application
& Range |
NF/Fe
0-80 mils
(0-2000 µm) |
NF/Fe
0-80 mils
(0-2000 µm)
NC/NF
0-80 mils
(0-2000 µm) |
NF/Fe
0-80 mils
(0-2000 µm) |
NF/Fe
0-80 mils
(0-2000 µm)
NC/NF
0-80 mils
(0-2000 µm) |
NC/NF
0-47 mils
(0-1200 µm) |
NF/Fe
0-275 mils
(0-7000 µm) |
| Test Method |
Magnetic
induction |
Magnetic
induction,
Eddy current |
Magnetic
induction |
Magnetic
induction,
Eddy current |
Eddy current |
Magnetic
induction,
Eddy current |
| Memory & Statistics |
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Radio Data
Comm. |
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USB Data
Comm. |
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| Weight |
2.12 oz (without batteries) |
| Batteries |
2 x LR6 AA, 1.5V |
| Dimensions |
W x D x H: 2.5" x 1.2" x
3.4" (64 x 30 x 85 mm) |
| 603-544 option |
915 MHz radio receiver with
PC Datex software |
| 603-544/USB |
915 MHz radio receiver with
PC Datex software & USB |
Trueness & Repeatability
based on Fischer Standards*
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Trueness |
Repeatability |
PermaScope MP0R-SK NF/Fe
DualScope MP0R-SK NF/Fe
DeltaScope MP0R USB NF/Fe
DualScope MP0R USB NF/Fe |
0-3 mils (0-75 µm) ± 1.5 µm
3-40 mils (75-1000 µm) < 2%
40-80 mils (1000-2000 µm) < 3% |
0-2 mils (0-50 µm) < 0.25 µm
2-80 mils (50-2000 µm) < 0.5% |
DualScope MP0R-SK NC/NF
DualScope MP0R USB NC/NF |
0-2 mils (0-50 µm) ± 1 µm
2-40 mils (50-1000 µm) < 2%
40-80 mils (1000-2000 µm) < 3% |
0-4 mils (0-100 µm) < 0.5 µm
4-80 mils (100-2000 µm) < 0.5% |
| IsoScope MPOR USB NC/NF |
0-2.7 mils (0-70 µm) ± 1 µm
2.7-10 mils (70-250 µm) < 1.5%
10-40 mils (250-1000 µm) < 3% |
0-2 mils (0-50 µm) < 0.25 µm
2-40 mils (50-1000 µm) < 0.5% |
| DualScope MPOR USB NF/Fe |
0-6 mils (0-150 µm) ± 5 µm
6-120 mils (150-3000 µm) < 3%
120-234 mils (3000-6000 µm) < 5% |
0-8 mils (0-200 µm) < 2 µm
8-234 mils (200-6000 µm) < 1% |
| DualScope MPOR USB NC/NF |
0-8 mils (0-200 µm) ± 1 µm
8-40 mils (200-1000 µm) < 2%
40-100 mils (1000-2500 µm) < 3% |
0-2 mils (0-50 µm) < 0.5 µm
2-40 mils (50-1000 µm) < 1%
40-86 mils (1000-2200 µm) < 1.5% |
* Abbreviations:
NF = non-ferrous metals
Fe = iron or steel
NC = non-conducting (i.e., paint) |

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