Micro hardness tester Qness 10 / 60 A+

RockwellBrinellKnoop/Vickers

Introduction
The Qness 10/60 A+ microhardness tester combines automated Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and optional Rockwell testing with integrated microscopy in a single laboratory system. The A+ variant adds an integrated sample image camera, precision XYZ positioning and high-throughput unmanned test sequences. Seamless integration with the Verder Scientific IoT platform enables remote monitoring, live notifications and automatic software updates.

Product advantages

• Wide test force range from 0.25 g to 62.5 kgf covering micro and macro scopes
• Ready-to-Test package with ASTM + DAkkS certified Vickers indenter and 5x/20x/50x lenses
• Dynamic 8-position motorised turret for rapid tool/lens changes
• Qpix Control2 software with intuitive 3D operation and integrated reporting

Key features

• Modular activation of Qpix INSPECT microscopy and analysis functions
• Fully automated, unmanned test and analysis cycles for high throughput
• XYZ axis control with direct optical path measuring system (table position accuracy ±2 µm)
• Variant A+ only: built-in sample image camera for automatic image acquisition (field of view 52 x 39 mm)

Revolutionary optic system
QATM-developed lens system with Koehler illumination and motorised aperture delivers microscope-grade images for hardness testing and high-magnification documentation. Optical design supports optimized Brinell testing with dedicated XLED lenses.

Microscopy & analysis (Qpix INSPECT functionality)

• Phase analysis: automatic object dimensioning with results as percentages or nominal surface values
• Particle size determination: linear and circular section methods with tabulated/graphical output
• Layer thickness measurement: semi-automated gauging for horizontal, vertical and radial layers
• Weld seam measurement: standardized weld evaluation with templates, automatic pass/fail and report generation
• High-resolution imaging: HRI stitching for large-area documentation

Software & connectivity

• Qpix Control2: PC software with 3D control elements, CAD import and integrated report generation
• Verder Scientific IoT integration: remote real-time monitoring, live notifications and automatic software updates
• Qconnect / Industry 4.0: export to PDF, XML, CSV, Q-DAS, LIMS, OPC UA and other interfaces

Test methods & force range

• Supported methods: Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and optional Rockwell
• Electronic, fully automated force application covering micro to macro ranges

Technical specifications

• Test force range: Qness 10 A+: 20 gf – 10 kgf (0.196 – 98.07 N); Qness 60 A+: 0.25 gf – 62.5 kgf (0.00245 – 612.92 N)
• Test methods: Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, Rockwell (option)
• Test sequence: fully automated, electronic force control
• Z-axis: dynamic automated control with CAS (Collision Avoiding System)
• Z-axis travel: 150 mm (option 260 mm)
• Throat depth: 170 mm
• Tool positions: 8-position motorised turret (max. 3 hardness test modules, max. 7 lenses)
• Camera system: 5 MP CMOS colour USB 3.0 (main); sample image camera (A+): 5 MP CMOS colour USB 3.0; sample FOV 52 x 39 mm
• Optical system: upright microscope with Koehler illumination; motorised aperture diaphragm
• Lenses: XLED 2x, 2.5x, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x (XLED optimised for Brinell)
• Field of view (depending on lens): ≈ 0.074 x 0.055 mm (100x) to 2.80 x 2.10 mm (XLED 2)
• Test anvil / XY cross slide: automatic cross slide; table size standard 150 x 120 mm (option 300 x 120 mm)
• Traverse (X / Y): standard X 150 mm / Y 150 mm (option X 300 mm)
• Positioning accuracy (table): ±2 µm
• Control elements: emergency stop, Start button, joystick for X/Y/Z
• Software: Qpix Control2 (PC)
• Maximum workpiece weight: 50 kg
• Device weight (base): approx. 60 kg
• Included equipment: Vickers indenter (ASTM + DAkkS); lenses 5x, 20x, 50x (Ready-to-Test)
• Interfaces: USB 3.0 (plus additional USB for cameras)
• Power: 100–240 V ~ 1 / N / PE, 45–65 Hz