QNix® 8500 is our recommendation for Industrial painting, Surface finishing and Heavy-duty corrosion protection
A coating thickness gauge for every area of application
The QNix® 8500 is our modular coating thickness gauge with measured value memory, statistics functionalities, software evaluation and interchangeable probes. It is suitable for almost every area of application in coating thickness measurement and is very robust. If you use the QNix® 8500, you also benefit from easy operation and of course from precise and quick measurement results.
Your requirements
Do you need a flexible coating thickness gauge which you can use to perform various coating thickness measurements and which you can subsequently adapt to various tasks? Do you want to document the measured coating thickness so it is transparent in the long term as part of internal quality assurance or owing to customer specifications?
Then the QNix® 8500 is the right device for you. It lets you take measurements on steel, iron (Fe) and non-ferrous metals (NFe) like aluminium, zinc, copper and brass. The QNix® 8500 also helps you with special measurement requirements and gives you quick and precise measurement results. Plus it’s easy to use.
Our modular concept
The QNix® digital interface concept future-proofs your coating thickness gauge. Upgrade your QNix® 8500 with:
- Probes with a larger measurement range
- Probes for other substrate types
- Wireless probes for measurements at locations that are difficult for people to access
- Probes for measuring thin layers
Ease-to-use
In many areas of application, a simple zero-point calibration on the base substrate suffices. The QNix® 8500 also offers the possibility of single-point and two-point calibration so you can adjust it to varying substrate properties. You can then take measurements on curved surfaces and small parts and, in rare cases, even on types of stainless steel or other steel alloys.
Taking measurements on rough substrate surfaces is no problem either. You can freely select a number of zero-reference measured values that lets you calculate and store an average zero reference. With QNix®, users can compensate for roughness using single-point or two-point calibration.
The combined measurement mode uses two measurement methods in one measurement procedure. This allows users to calculate zinc layers thicker than 50 µm and the cover paint, and then display and store them for later documentation in one measurement procedure.
To meet standards, norms and other specifications, averaging can be set using a number of measured values you can configure as you please. Three individual measured values yield one measured value, for instance. If measured values are stored, each mean value that was calculated from three individual measurements will be stored – and only that value.
The QNix® 8500 is our most flexible coating measurement gauge. It provides optimum assistance for many applications and is easy as ever to use.
All QNix® coating thickness gauges are developed according to our easy-to-use principle: simply position, measure and read.
The QNix® 8500 in detail
Application advantages of the QNix® 8500
- Future-proof: Modular device system for standard, wireless and pen probes
- Visual signalisation of: Measurements, data transfer and limit value violations with a two-colour LED
- Easy to read, even in poor light and strong sunlight – high-resolution, backlit LCD with large numbers
- Polished ruby measuring head tip protects the measuring probe and the surfaces to be measured
QNix® 8500 standard probes (Fe, NFe, dual)
QNix® 8500 Fe 2 mm
| Probe | QNix® 8500 Fe 2 mm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 2000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe |
| Deviation | +/- (1 µm + 2%) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (11), BS 3900-C5, ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm Concave: 30 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness | 200 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 12 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 60 x 26 x 22 without connector |
QNix® 8500 Fe 5 mm
| Probe | QNix® 8500 Fe 5 mm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 5000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe |
| Deviation |
0 – 1999 µm: +/- (2% +- 1 µm) 2000 – 5000 µm: +/- (3,5% +- 2 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (11), vBS 3900-C5, ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm Concave: 30 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness | 200 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 12 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 60 x 26 x 22 without connector |
QNix® 8500 NFe 2mm
| Probe | QNix® 8500 NFe 2mm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 2000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe |
| Deviation | +/- (2% +- 1 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, BS 3900-C5, ASTM D 7091, DIN 50984, BS 5411 (3), ISO 2360, ASTM D 140 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm Concave: 30 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness | 50 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 12 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 60 x 26 x 22 without connector |
QNix® 8500 Dual Fe/NFe 2000 μm
| Probe | QNix® 8500 Dual Fe/NFe 2000 μm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 2000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe and NFe |
| Deviation | +/- (2% +- 1 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, DIN 50984, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (3 & 11), BS 3900-C5, ASTM B 499, ISO 2360, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm Concave: 30 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness |
Fe: 200 µm NFe: 50 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 12 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 60 x 26 x 22 without connector |
QNix® 8500 Dual Fe / NFe 5000 μm / 2000 μm
| Probe | QNix® 8500 Dual Fe / NFe 5000 μm / 2000 μm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range |
Fe: 5000 µm NFe: 2000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe/NFe |
| Deviation |
0 – 1999 µm: +/- (2% +- 1 µm) 2000 – 5000 µm: +/- (3,5% +- 2 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, DIN 50984, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (3 & 11), BS 3900-C5, ASTM B 499, ISO 2360, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm Concave: 30 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness |
Fe: 200 µm NFe: 50 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 12 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 60 x 26 x 22 without connector |
QNix® 8500 wireless probes (Fe, NFe, dual)
Our QNix® wireless probe lets you take convenient coating thickness measurements, even at places that are difficult to access.
Weighing only 30 grams and with a operating range of 20 metres, our wireless probe lets you measure extremely securely and flexibly.
All standard probes are also available as wireless probes.
| Probe | QNix® 8500 Fe 2 mm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 2000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe |
| Deviation | +/- (2% +- 1 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (11),BS 3900-C5, ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm
Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm
Concave: 30 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness | 200 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 30 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 61 x 28 x 28 |
| Frequency range | 2,4 GHz |
| Operating range | Max. 20 m |
| Power supply | Lithium-ion battery, Chargeable via the QNix® 8500 handheld device |
| Battery capacity | Max. 4000 measurements |
| Charging time | 5 hours |
| Probe | QNix® 8500 Fe 5 mm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 5000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe |
| Deviation |
0 – 1999 µm: +/- (2% +- 1 µm)
2000 – 5000 µm: +/- (3,5% +- 2 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (11), BS 3900-C5, ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm
Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm Concave: 30 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 30 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 61 x 28 x 28 |
| Frequency range | 2,4 GHz |
| Operating range | Max. 20 m |
| Power supply | Lithium-ion battery, Chargeable via the QNix® 8500 handheld device |
| Battery capacity | Max. 4000 measurements |
| Charging time | 5 hours |
| Probe | QNix® 8500 NFe 2mm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 2000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe |
| Deviation | +/- (2% +- 1 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, BS 3900-C5, ASTM D 7091, DIN 50984, BS 5411 (3), ISO 2360, ASTM D 140 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm
Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm Concave: 30 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 30 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 61 x 28 x 28 |
| Frequency range | 2,4 GHz |
| Operating range | Max. 20 m |
| Power supply | Lithium-ion battery, Chargeable via the QNix® 8500 handheld device |
| Battery capacity | Max. 4000 measurements |
| Charging time | 5 hours |
| Probe | QNix® 8500 Dual Fe/NFe 2000 μm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 2000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe und NFe |
| Deviation | +/- (2% +- 1 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, DIN 50984, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (3 & 11), BS 3900-C5, ASTM B 499, ISO 2360, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm
Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm
Concave: 30 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness |
Fe: 200 µm NFe: 50 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 30 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 61 x 28 x 28 |
| Frequency range | 2,4 GHz |
| Operating range | Max. 20 m |
| Power supply | Lithium-ion battery, Chargeable via the QNix® 8500 handheld device |
| Battery capacity | Max. 4000 measurements |
| Charging time | 5 hours |
| Probe | QNix® 8500 Dual Fe / NFe 5000 μm / 2000 μm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range |
Fe: 5000 µm NFe: 2000 µm |
| Substrate | Fe/NFe |
| Deviation |
0 – 1999 µm: +/- (2% +- 1 µm) 2000 – 5000 µm: +/- (3,5% +- 2 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, DIN 50984, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (3 & 11), BS 3900-C5, ASTM B 499, ISO 2360, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 20 mm Measurement radius: 10 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 5 mm Concave: 30 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness |
Fe: 200 µm NFe: 50 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 30 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 61 x 28 x 28 |
| Frequency range | 2,4 GHz |
| Operating range | Max. 20 m |
| Power supply | Lithium-ion battery, Chargeable via the QNix® 8500 handheld device |
| Battery capacity | Max. 4000 measurements |
| Charging time | 5 hours |
QNix® 8500 pen probe (Fe)
Our QNix® pen probe lets you take precise measurements of thin coatings such as chromium, copper, zinc (etc.) and paint, enamel or synthetic coatings on ferromagnetic substrates.
Our QNix® pen probe reduces disruptive measurement effects, especially during coating thickness measurements on very small parts or near edges.
| Probe | QNix® measuring probe MI Fe 500 μm |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 500 µm |
| Substrate | Fe |
| Deviation | + (0,8% +- 0,1 µm) |
| Meets the following standards | DIN EN ISO 2808, DIN 50981, ISO 2178, BS 5411 (11), BS 3900 – C5, ASTM B499, ASTM D 1186, ASTM D 709 |
| Smallest measuring surface |
∅ 7 mm Measurement radius: 3,5 mm |
| Smallest radius of curvature |
Convex: 4 mm Concave: 5 mm |
| Smallest substrate thickness | 400 µm |
| Weight | Approx. 95 g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H in mm) | 120 x 12 x 12 without connector |
Basic functions
| Functions | QNix® 8500 Basic | QNix® 8500 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Backlit LCD | ✔ | ✔ |
| Display alignment: Normal/rotated | ✔ | ✔ |
| Display resolution | Normal | Low/normal/high |
| Acoustic measurement confirmation | ✔ | ✔ |
| Unit switch µm/mil | ✔ | ✔ |
| Date and time display | ✔ |
Measurement functions
| Functions | QNix® 8500 Basic | QNix® 8500 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic substrate switch | ✔ | ✔ |
| Manual substrate switch | ✔ | ✔ |
| Individual measurement | ✔ | ✔ |
| Upper/lower limit | ✔ | ✔ |
| Upper/lower limit configurable for each memory block | ✔ | |
| Mean | ✔ | |
| Continual measurements | ✔ | |
| Combined measurement (duplex coatings) | ✔ |
Memory functions
| Functions | QNix® 8500 Basic | QNix® 8500 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Number of measured values | Up to 100 | Up to 30.000 (max. 2.000 per Block) |
| Number of blocks | 1 | 250 |
| Block name - information – upper/lower limit | ✔ |
Delivery kit of the QNix® 8500 Basic and the QNix® 8500 Premium
- QNix® 8500 handheld device (Basic or Premium version)
- Measuring probe (optional)
- Adapter cable for external standard probe (only if you purchase a handheld device and probe, otherwise optional)
- Software CD and USB dongle (Premium)
- Test certificate for optional measuring probe
- Fe and NFe reference plate
- 2 1.5V (AA) alkaline Mignon batteries
- Operating instructions
- Soft pouch with belt clip
- Plastic case for transport and storage
The QNix® PC software helps you evaluate and document measured data and share it with colleagues and project partners
The wireless measured value export function lets you statistically evaluate your results conveniently on your PC in a spreadsheet calculation and document them. You can also use your PC to conveniently configure the QNix® 8500 – always on an individual basis based on your requirements.
Technical data QNix® 8500
| Measuring principle |
Two magnetic measuring principles Fe: Magnetic induction - see Fe* (ISO 2178) NFe: Eddy current - see NFe* (ISO 2360) |
|---|---|
| Probe type |
Interchangeable: Standard probes, wireless probes, MI pen probe (thin layer) See: Our range of probes for the QNix® 8500 |
| According to the standard | See: Our range of probes for the QNix® 8500 |
| Switching units | µm/mil |
| Period between measurements | 500 ms – 1600 ms (see range of probes for the QNix® 8500) |
| Measurement value display | From 0 – 999 in µm, in mm as of 1000 µm |
| Display resolution |
0.1 µm in the 0 – 100 µm range 1 µm in the 100 – 999 µm range 0.01 mm starting at 1000 µm |
| Display | Backlit LCD |
| Operating temperature range | 0 - 50° |
| Permissible storage temperature | -10° C - 60° C |
| Power supply | 2 x 1.5 V batteries (type AA alkaline) |
| Dimensions without probe (L x W x H in mm) | 90 x 65 x 30 |
| Weight incl. batteries (without probe) | 114 g |
Fe*: Measurement of non-ferrous or non-ferromagnetic coatings on ferromagnetic substrate such as: Measurement on iron or steel substrates
NFe*: Measurement of non-ferrous or non-ferromagnetic and non-electrically conductive coatings on non-ferrous or non-ferromagnetic and electrically conductive substrate such as: Measurement on aluminium, zinc, copper, brass and certain stainless steel substrates
Subject to technical changes without notice