Vickers Hardness Tester - Load Range 0.00025-62.5kgf
The pioneering standard load range of the DuraScan G5 from 10 gf to 62.5 kgf expands the application range of the hardness tester enormously. This can be extended optionally to the range from 0.25 gf to 62.5 kgf – even subsequently at any time! The force is thereby continuously and precisely monitored electronically using a series of electronic force measuring sensors.
Vickers
According to ISO 6507, ASTM E384, ASTM E92
HV 0.00025 | HV 0.0005 | HV 0.001 | HV 0.002 |
HV 0.003 | HV 0.005 | HV 0.01 | HV 0.025 |
HV 0.05 | HV 0.1 | HV 0.2 | HV 0.3 |
HV 0.5 | HV 1 | HV 2 | HV 2.5 |
HV 3 | HV 5 | HV 10 | HV 20 |
HV 30 | HV 50 |
Knoop
According to ISO 4545, ASTM E384, ASTM E92
HK 0.00025 | HK 0.0005 | HK 0.001 | HK 0.002 |
HK 0.003 | HK 0.005 | HK 0.01 | HK 0.025 |
HK 0.05 | HK 0.1 | HK 0.2 | HK 0.3 |
HK 0.5 | HK 1 HK 2 |
Brinell
According to ISO 6506, ASTM E10
1/1 | 1/2.5 | 1/5 | 1/10 |
1/30 | 2.5/6.25 | 2.5/15.6 | 2.5/31.25 |
2.5/62.5 | 5/25 | 5/62.5 |
The base for all machines of the DuraScan G5 series is a sturdy baseplate of high-quality granite. In combination with the legs developed by EMCO-TEST with integrated damping elements, it insulates the hardness tester against vibrations at the installation location. The frame construction of cast aluminium calculated using FEM and the highprecision linear guides guarantee precision and freedom from maintenance.
The DuraScan 80 G5 variant has a significantly larger test area. With the 300 mm travel distance of its X-axis, up to 12 specimens in two specimen holders can be positioned and processed at the same time. The useful working area is increased to 300 x 150 mm. The base for this device is a solid granite slab measuring 700 x 450 mm.
The 10 Mpix camera employed in all devices of the DuraScan G5 series sets new standards in image quality. The intelligent use of the high-resolution camera chip allows a 3x zoom without having to accept any loss in quality due to interpolation. This innovative solution allows a broad range of applications to be covered with a small number of lenses. In order to make full use of this potential, the DuraScan G5 uses only lenses that offer maximum optical resolution. The proven fully automatic evaluation reliably regulates the brightness of the image and automatically evaluates the indentation.
Fast height adjustment
The proven height adjustment of the test head allows a constant and ergonomic working height. The rapid traverse helps to significantly accelerate the adjustment to different test specimen heights. The scanning function ensures automatic positioning of the test head to the perfect working distance – the camera image is immediately sharp.
XY table or test anvil
The basic version provides a plane anvil with all the requirements for quick and easy individual tests. The DuraScan 20 sees the series expanded to include a manual XY-cross slide enabling reliable series measurement. Optional digital spindles are also available.

Overview camera (DuraScan 70 G5, 80 G5)
The tried and trusted overview camera ensures the perfect overview, regardless of how complicated the test procedure or the number of test points and test rows. The combination of a macro lens and a superior quality lens facilitates view ranges of 60 μm to 62 mm. This unique technology allows an overall picture of the test subject (50 x 62 mm) and clearly displays every test run. A significant simplification of the task is provided by the addition of grid, support and reference lines including a display of the possibilities for moving edges. Furthermore, the picture can also be saved in the report.

DuraScan 10 G5 | DuraScan 20 G5 | |
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Methods and load range | ||
Load range 0.098 – 612.9 N (0.01 – 62.5 kgf) - electronically controlled | • | • |
Load range 0.002452 – 612.9 N (0.00025 – 62.5 kg) - electronically controlled | optional (per indenter) | optional (per indenter) |
Vickers (ISO 6507, ASTM E384, E92) | • | • |
Knoop (ISO 4545, ASTM E384, E92) | • | • |
Brinell (ISO 6506, ASTM E10) | • | • |
Configuration | ||
10" capacity colour display (800 x 600 pixels), tiltable | • | • |
ecos Workflow CIS Touch operating software touch | • | • |
Automatic test cycle with brightness control and evaluation | • | • |
3 step zoom | • | • |
10 Mpix evaluation camera with CMOS sensor | • | • |
Baseplate of polished granite | • | • |
Legs with integrated damping elements | • | • |
Machine control via integrated PLC | • | • |
Motorised height adjustment of the test unit with rapid traverse | • | • |
Manual 3x measuring turret | • | • |
Automatic 6x measuring turret | optional | optional |
Ring light | optional | optional |
Test table | Ø 90 mm | 135 mm x 135 mm |
Manual cross table with 25 mm travel distance and analogue micrometer spindles | optional | • |
Manual cross table with 50 mm travel distance and analogue micrometer spindles | optional | optional |
Digital micrometer spindles | optional | optional |
Operating system Windows 7/64 bit | • | • |
Operating system Windows 7/32 bit | optional | optional |
Software functions | ||
Module for serial measurements | optional | • |
Template function | • | • |
QR code function | • | • |
Extended export functions via Export Editor | • | • |
Calibration Information System with Calibration Assistant | • | • |
ecos Workflow xCHANGE (XML-based interface for data links) | • | • |
Integrated TeamViewer client | • | • |
Interfaces | ||
Network interface | RJ45 | RJ45 |
USB interface | 2 x | 2 x |
RS 232 interface | 1 x | 1 x |
VGA interface | • | • |
Integrated memory (SSD) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Functional dimensions:
Space requirement (W x D) | 700 x 600 (mm) |
Max. workpiece weight | 50 kg |
Positioning accuracy with manual spindles | 0.1 mm |
Test force application resolution | 24 bit |
Max. test height DuraScan 10 G5 | 260 mm |
Max. test height DuraScan 20 G5 | 245 mm |
Z-axis resolution | 2.6 nm |
Max. speed on Z-axis | 1.2 mm/sec. bis 25 mm/sec. |
Machine data:
Weight of basic unit | 85 kg |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 550 x 700 x 450 (mm) |
Protection class to EN 60529 | IP20 |
Power consumption (max./standby) | 120 W/50 W |
Max. voltage fluctuations | ± 10% |
Main fuse (110/230V) | T6.3A |
Room temperature (to ISO/ASTM) | 23 (± 5)°C |
Humidity | max. 70% (non-condensing) |
DuraScan 50 G5 | DuraScan 70 G5 | DuraScan 80 G5 | |
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Methods and load range | |||
Load range 0.098 – 612.9 N (0.01 – 62.5 kgf) - electronically controlled | • | • | • |
Load range 0.002452 – 612.9 N (0.00025 – 62.5 kg) - electronically controlled | optional (per indenter) | optional (per indenter) | optional (per indenter) |
Vickers (ISO 6507, ASTM E384, E92) | • | • | • |
Knoop (ISO 4545, ASTM E384, E92) | • | • | • |
Brinell (ISO 6506, ASTM E10) | • | • | • |
Configuration | |||
Fully automated linear tables for positioning of the specimens | • | • | • |
ecos Workflow CIS Pro operating software (for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10) | • | • | • |
Control via interfaced PC system | • | • | • |
Automatic test cycle with brightness control and evaluation | • | • | • |
3 step zoom | • | • | • |
10 Mpix evaluation camera with CMOS sensor | • | • | • |
Baseplate of polished granite | • | • | • |
Legs with integrated damping elements | • | • | • |
Machine control via integrated PLC | • | • | • |
Motorised height adjustment of the test unit with rapid traverse | • | • | • |
Automatic 6x measuring turret | • | • | • |
Overview camera for panorama function in real-time | – | • | • |
Ring light | optional | optional | optional |
Test table (W x L) | 150 x 200 mm | 150 x 200 mm | 150 x 300 mm |
Travel distances of the axes (X/Y) | 150 x 150 mm | 150 x 150 mm | 300 x 150 mm |
Glass scales for X-Y axes to increase the absolute positioning accuracy to < 1 μm | optional | optional | optional |
Software functions | |||
Template mode | • | • | • |
CHD, NHD, SHD and serial measurements | • | • | • |
Extended export functions via Export Editor | • | • | • |
Calibration Information System with Calibration Assistant | • | • | • |
ecos Workflow xCHANGE (XML-based interface for data links) | • | • | • |
Multiple specimen module for testing several specimens in one work cycle | optional | optional | optional |
areaMASTER software module for generation of hardness maps | optional | optional | optional |
Integrated TeamViewer client | • | • | • |
Interfaces | |||
Interfaces for PC connection | 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ45 | 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ45 | 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ45 |
Functional dimensions:
Space requirement (W x D) DuraScan 50 G5/70 G5 | 700 x 600 (mm) |
Space requirement (W x D) DuraScan 80 | 850 x 600 (mm) |
Max. workpiece weight | 50 kg |
Positioning accuracy | 0.0035 mm |
Positioning accuracy with glass scale | < 0.001 mm |
Test force application resolution | 24 bit |
Max. test height | 260 mm |
Z-axis resolution | 2.6 nm |
Max. speed on Z-axis | 1.2 mm/sec. bis 25 mm/sec. |
Machine data:
Weight of basic unit (DuraScan 50 G5/70 G5) | 87 kg |
Weight of basic unit (DuraScan 80 G5) | 98 kg |
Dimensions (W x H x D) DuraScan 50 G5/70G5 | 550 x 700 x 450 (mm) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) DuraScan 80 G5 | 700 x 700 x 450 (mm) |
Protection class to EN 60529 | IP20 |
Power consumption (max./standby) | 120 W/50 W |
Max. voltage fluctuations | ± 10% |
Main fuse (110/230V) | T6.3A |
Room temperature (to ISO/ASTM) | 23 (± 5)°C |