Rockwell hardness tester VisionLine

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Overview
The universal hardness tester VisionLine provides versatile hardness testing from micro to macro for production and laboratory use. It supports Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, Rockwell as well as carbon and plastics testing. Intuitive operation via touch display, PC or MotionControl control unit. Available in semi-automatic and fully automatic versions. The system includes a configurable tool changer (up to 8 positions), AI-assisted evaluation (ecos™ III) and a high-precision optics and camera system.

Applications

• Single hardness tests
• Row and identical-part testing
• Hardness testing on gears, welds, Jominy specimens and various component geometries
• Testing on steel, aluminium, copper, brass, gold, ceramics, carbon and plastics

Test methods

• Vickers
• Knoop
• Brinell
• Rockwell
• Carbon testing
• Ball indentation hardness

Test force

• Standard: 0.3 - 250 kg
• Optional: from 0.01 kg (10 g) or 0.3 g depending on model

Variants / Configurations

• Handwheel version
• Motorised Z-axis
• Fully automatic part positioning (linear table, worktable solutions)
• Different test heights and load ranges (depending on model)

Standards / Compliance

• ISO 6506 (Brinell)
• ISO 6507 (Vickers)
• ISO 4545 (Knoop)
• ASTM E384 / ASTM E92 (Vickers / Knoop)
• ASTM E10 (Brinell)
• ISO 6508 / ASTM E18 (Rockwell)
• DIN 51917
• ISO 2039-1 (plastics testing)

Product advantages

• Wide load range 0.01 kg – 250 kg (depending on configuration)
• Suitable for Vickers, Knoop, Brinell, Rockwell, carbon and plastics testing
• Automatic brightness control and AI-assisted evaluation for efficient, reliable results
• Simple control via touch display, PC or MotionControl
• Available in semi-automatic and fully automatic configurations

Functions / Highlights

• Up to 8-position freely configurable tool changer (objectives, indenters, laser, Brinell SmartLight)
• Optional load extension (enables very low loads)
• Modular external control (6th generation) for easy maintenance and retrofitting
• Clamping systems and extensive accessories (prism, flat and ball test tables, bases, positioning laser)
• Software ecos™ III with Quicktest, series measurement and panorama function; AI-assisted evaluation

Variants compared (excerpt)
Vision 250 | Vision 250-Z | Vision 250-Z Pro
Load range: 0.3-250 kg (optional from 10 g) | 0.3-250 kg (optional from 10 g) | 0.3-250 kg (optional from 10 g)
Tool changer: 3-position (optional 8-position) | 3-position (optional 8-position) | 3-position (optional 8-position)
Display: 15.6" touch panel PC | 15.6" touch panel PC | external PC
Level of automation: semi-automatic | semi-automatic | fully automatic
Software: ecos™ III Touch | ecos™ III Touch | ecos™ III Pro
Part positioning: manual | manual | linear table
Testpiece feed: handwheel | motorised Z-axis | motorised Z-axis and linear table

Note
The VisionLine family includes models with different test stands, camera configurations and equipment options. The exact configuration (test travel, table size, maximum workpiece height and weight, power consumption) depends on the chosen model.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Load range (series): 0.3 - 250 kg (optional from 0.01 kg / 10 g depending on model)
• Max. test height: Vision 250 = 220 mm; Vision 250-Z = 175 mm; Vision 250-Z Pro = 175 mm
• Test table: Vision 250 / 250-Z Ø 90 mm; Vision 250-Z Pro 150 x 200 mm
• Evaluation camera resolution: 12 Mpix with CMOS sensor
• Max. workpiece weight: Vision 250 / 250-Z = 200 kg; Vision 250-Z Pro = 60 kg
• Operating system (standard PC models): Windows 11
• Ambient temperature (according to ISO/ASTM): +5 °C to +40 °C
• Relative humidity: max. 70 % (non-condensing)
• Protection class: IP20
• Power consumption (depending on model): examples from datasheets: 120/50 W, 720/100 W, 600/100 W (model-dependent)
• Typical dimensions (W×D×H, dependent on model): e.g. 305 x 680 x 1271.5 mm (Vision 250) or 645 x 680 x 1216.5 mm (Vision 250-Z Pro)