Dakota NDT ZX6-DL Multi-Echo Thickness Gauge
Dakota ZX6-DL corrosion UT; P-E + E-E ThruPaint; TDG; 10k datalogger. RFQ + selection help.
RFQ cart holds BOM lines only. Submit for engineering quote.
Key parameters
Fits basic coated-corrosion surveys that need pulse-echo plus multi-echo ThruPaint on epoxy-coated metals — adjustable/TDG gain, dual-element 1–10 MHz probes, and 10,000-reading sequential logging in a compact IP-ready aluminum case.
Key advantages
- Modes — Pulse-Echo (P-E) and Echo-Echo (E-E) ThruPaint / multi-echo
- Ranges — P-E 0.025–36.00 in (0.63–914.4 mm); E-E about 0.100–6.00 in base metal with coating 0.001–0.075 in
- Gain — Adjustable 40–52 dB in 3 dB steps; Time Dependent Gain (TDG) in both modes
- Logging — 10,000 readings (40×250); USB-C CSV download (no proprietary PC software required)
- Durability — Extruded aluminum case; −30 to 75 °C operating; 5-year limited warranty (OEM)
Typical applications
- Tank, pipe, and boiler remaining-wall checks with epoxy coatings left in place
- Corrosion and pitting surveys on dual-element 1–10 MHz probes
- Field crews needing hi/lo alarms, differential mode, and 100 Hz high-speed scan
- VX velocity mode for nodularity-style checks when specified
Selection guide
- Family — ZX6-DL is top of basic ZX line (vs ZX1 / ZX3 / ZX5-DL); part Z-306-0003
- Transducer — Dual-element 1–10 MHz; locking LEMO; selectable frequency/diameter for linearity
- Resolution — 0.001 in (0.01 mm); velocity 0.0120–0.7300 in/μs
- Power — 2× AA (alkaline ~35 h class) or USB-C line power; optional RS-232/Bluetooth module
- Display — 4.5-digit LCD, 0.500 in digits; backlight Lo/Med/Hi; stability bar graph
Common mistakes
- Ordering ZX1/ZX3 when ThruPaint E-E and datalogging are required — those features sit on ZX5-DL / ZX6-DL
- Assuming E-E range equals full P-E range — ThruPaint window is narrower
- Skipping probe frequency selection for thin vs thick walls
- Expecting A-Scan waveform — ZX6-DL is a digits multi-echo gauge (CMX/FX for A-Scan)
When to RFQ / what to tell us
- Coated vs bare primary work, thickness range, and dual-element probe frequency
- Datalogger / Bluetooth-serial need, quantity
- Ship-to
Request a Quote · Get selection help
Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 141575 |
| Brand | Dakota NDT |
| Model | ZX6-DL |
| Part number | Z-306-0003 |
| Product type | Multi-echo ultrasonic thickness gauge with datalogger |
| P-E range | 0.025–36.00 in (0.63–914.4 mm) |
| E-E range | About 0.100–6.00 in base metal; coating 0.001–0.075 in |
| Resolution | 0.001 in (0.01 mm) |
| Gain | 40–52 dB (3 dB steps) + TDG |
| PRF / update | 200 Hz PRF; 10 Hz display update; scan 100 Hz |
| Memory | 10,000 readings (40 files × 250); CSV via USB-C |
| Transducer | Dual-element 1–10 MHz |
| Power | 2× AA or USB-C |
| Size / weight | 63.5 × 131 × 31.5 mm; ~312 g (11 oz) |
| Operating temp | −30 to 75 °C (−22 to 167 °F) |
| Warranty | 5-year limited (OEM) |
| Certification | Factory cal traceable to NIST & MIL-STD-45662A |
Documents
FAQ
Q: Does ZX6-DL ignore paint? A: Echo-Echo multi-echo mode is intended for epoxy-based coatings so base-metal thickness can be read without removing the coating — ranges are coating/transducer dependent.
Q: ZX6-DL vs CMX? A: ZX6-DL is a digits multi-echo basic gauge with 10k log; CMX adds dual-channel A-Scan options, more modes, and 4 GB memory — pick by feature need.
Q: What should I send for a quote? A: Coated vs bare, range, probe frequency, quantity, ship-to. Compatible with systems using Dakota ZX6-DL — we do not claim authorized-dealer status.
Links
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Specs pending OEM datasheet merge |