Rockwell hardness tester Qness 250 / 750 / 3000 CS/C EVO

BrinellKnoop/Vickersbenchtop

Overview
The QATM Qness 250/750/3000 C EVO series is a multi-method hardness tester for Brinell, Knoop, Rockwell and Vickers methods. The characteristic C‑frame design with fixed test head and up/down spindle is suitable for small test pieces and component heights up to 395 mm (C version) or 175 mm (CS version).

Product Video

• Integrated product video demonstrating operation, tool change and user interface.

Faster Test Method Change‑Over

• Optional tool changer with 15° rotational axis, up to 8 tool positions in a compact unit; standard 2‑position tool holder.
• Downholder elements closed on three sides for secure clamping of small workpieces near the test point.

Instrument Features

• Test table height via ultra‑precise roller‑bearing spindle guide; Ø25 mm table mount (optional 3/4" adapter).
• Swiveling downholder, manual or motorized, with interchangeable clamping elements.
• Wide range of test tables and prism anvils for large, spherical or uneven parts.
• Rapid indenter change system with tool‑free quick‑release mechanism.

Optics & Illumination

• Universal microscope system covering visual ranges from 0.1 mm to 8 mm with uniform illumination.
• XLED Brinell evaluation lenses for wide, direct illumination to support reproducible Brinell measurements.

Performance & Cycle Time

• Optimized test parameters, Windows 11 IoT PC, reduced autofocus and faster image evaluation for shorter cycle times.

Camera, Display & Controls

• 5 MP Ethernet industrial camera standard; 12" capacitive multi‑touch display adjustable by ball‑and‑socket joint; full‑screen Qpix T2 mode.

Software, Connectivity & IoT

• Shipped with Qpix T2 (option Qpix Control 2 M); Qconnect and Verder Scientific IoT integration for monitoring, notifications and automated backups.
• Extensive export/report formats and interfaces (REPORT, PRINT, PDF, XML, CSV, TXT, WORD, EXCEL, AUTO EXPORTER, MAIL, Q‑DAS, AMS IE, IOT, LIMS, OPC UA, ERP).

Standards & Supported Test Methods

• Supports Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, Knoop and Plastics methods. Integrated conversions per DIN EN ISO 18265, DIN EN ISO 50150, ASTM E140.

Applications

• Designed for laboratory and production hardness testing of metals, plastics and complex‑shaped parts.

Technical specifications

• Supported methods: Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, Knoop, Plastics
• Test force range: Qness 250 C: 1–250 kg (9.81–2450 N); Qness 750 C: 0.3–750 kg (2.94–7358 N); Qness 3000 C: 0.3–3000 kg (2.94–29430 N)
• Height adjustment: manual / spindle
• Test height / throat depth: 395 / 220 mm
• Test anvil: Ø100 mm
• Max. workpiece weight: unlimited
• Weight basic machine: 300 kg
• Test sequence: fully automatic / electronic force control
• Camera: 5 MP Ethernet industrial (up to 270 FPS)
• Tool positions: 2 (standard) or 8 (tool changer)
• Software: Qpix T2 (option Qpix Control 2 M); OS: Windows 11 IoT; Storage: 128 GB SSD
• Interfaces: 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x RS232, 1x DisplayPort
• Lenses: XLED 1/2/5, objectives 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x
• Fields of view: from 0.113 x 0.084 mm (100x) to 7.98 x 5.97 mm (XLED 1)
• Display: 12" capacitive touch
• Power: 230~1/N/PE or 110~1/N/PE; Max. consumption ~480 W
• Options: pedestal, collision protection, cross laser, test anvils, prisms, barcode/QR reader, transparent guard and accessories