Macro hardness tester QNESS 200 CS

RockwellBrinellKnoop/Vickers

Introduction
The Qness 200 CS is a compact macro hardness tester for small to medium-sized parts, combining a fixed test head with a movable spindle and a precision five-position turret. It offers automated test cycles with electronic force application and closed-loop control for reproducible results.

Test methods & force application

• Supports Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers and Knoop methods, plus testing on plastics.
• Integrated standard conversions: DIN EN ISO 18265, DIN EN ISO 50150, ASTM E-140.
• Fully automated test sequences with electronic force application and closed-loop force control.

Design & ergonomics

• Welded steel frame with sheet-steel covers for industrial environments.
• Compact footprint with a 5-position horizontal tool changer for fast method changeover.
• Swiveling downholder and changeable clamping elements to access difficult test positions.
• 12" ultra-flat capacitive multi-touch display, adjustable for ergonomic operation (raise/lower/tilt).

Optics & imaging

• 5 MP industrial Ethernet color camera for stable image transfer and flexible PC placement.
• XLED illumination modules and XLED lenses (XLED 2, XLED 5) for direct and wide-area lighting, improving Brinell indentation evaluation on soft materials.

Convenience & handling

• Tool-free rapid indenter change system for fast swaps.
• Wide range of anvils and prisms to handle large, spherical or uneven parts.
• Precise roller-bearing spindle guide for manual table height adjustment; Ø25 mm table mount (adapter 3/4 in available).

Product Video
Product video and MP4 demonstration are available showing operation and main features of the Qness 200 CS.

Technical specifications

• Model: Qness 200 CS
• Test force range: 0.5 - 187.5 kg (4.9 - 1839 N)
• Tool positions: 5 (integrated toolchanger)
• Software: Qpix T2
• Height adjustment: manual / spindle
• Test height: 250 mm
• Throat (projection): 238 mm
• Test table: Ø 100 mm (standard)
• Max. workpiece weight: practically unlimited
• Weight of basic device: 132 kg
• Test sequence: fully automated / electronic force application
• Camera / image transfer: 5 MP Industrial Ethernet
• OS / Storage: Windows 11 IoT / 128 GB SSD
• Ports: 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x RS232, 1x DisplayPort
• Lenses (examples): XLED 2, XLED 5, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x
• Field of view (depending on optics): 0.113 x 0.084 mm (100x) to 4.24 x 3.18 mm (XLED2)
• Direct depth measurement resolution: 0.05 μm
• Standards (examples): Brinell DIN EN ISO 6506 / ASTM E-10; Rockwell DIN EN ISO 6508 / ASTM E-18; Vickers DIN EN ISO 6507 / ASTM E-92 / ASTM E-384; Knoop DIN EN ISO 4545 / ASTM E-92 / ASTM E-384; Plastics DIN EN ISO 2039
• Options: collision protection, cross laser, various anvils/prisms, data connections, barcode/QR reader, pedestal, Qconnect/IoT interfaces and export formats (XML, CSV, Q-DAS, LIMS, OPC UA).