PCWI DC15IND Compact 15kV DC Porosity Detector Industrial Kit

Item Number: DC15IND
Packaging Unit: 1 / each
  • PCWI DC15IND Compact 15kV DC Porosity Detector Industrial Kit for detecting coating porosity / pinholes / holidays in dielectric, insulation type coatings on conductive substrates, including concrete
  • Uses high voltage continuous DC up to 15kV to locate holes / holidays / pinholes / flaws / porosities and other defects in paint, membranes, liners and other coatings on conductive substrates
  • Includes everything needed to start testing inlcuding instrument, battery, handle, extension rod, 250mm flat brush, fan brush, earth lead and more in durable hard case
  • Extensive range of flat brushes, pipe brushes, coils, earth leads and other accessories avaialable
  • NATA Traceable Certificate of Calibration included with each detector
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Product Information
PCWI Compact Porosity Detectors find holes and other flaws in coating systems. Also known as Holiday Detectors, Spark Testers, Jeepers, Porosimeters or Pinhole Detectors, this critically important step in the coating inspection process ensures the integrity of the coating. Designed and manufactured by PCWI in Australia, exported to the world. Available globally in four kit configurations. Contact your nearest distributor: PCWI Distributors.

Applications


  • Uses a high voltage electric potential to detect pin holes / flaws and other defects in insulative coatings on conductive substrates
  • Extensive range of rolling spring coil electrodes, flat brush, external and internal brush electrodes available
  • For tanks, pipelines, valves, membranes, piles, bridges, wharfs, ships and more
  • Suits industries including Oil, Gas, Water, Shipping, Defence, Aerospace, Mining, Manufacturing, Chemicals and more
  • Conforms to AS3894.1-2002 (R2013) and Nace Standards: SP0490-2007; SP0274-2011 & SP0188-2006
  • For coating inspectors, applicators, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, process control, quality assurance

Models and Specifications


DC15IND Kit includes:

Everything needed to start testing out of the box:

  • DC15 Compact Porosity Detector
  • 1x BATTLIFEPO4 clip on lithium battery with universal charger
  • Probe handle / wand with 2m cable
  • 7m earth lead with heavy duty aligator clamp
  • 120mm fan brush and 250mm flat brush with flat brush connector
  • 450mm brush extension rod
  • Shoulder and waist harness
  • Air operated earphones
  • ABS carry case
  • Manufacturers calibration certificate traceable to NATA
  • Instructions
  • One year warranty

Available in 4 off the shelf kit configurations:

Kit Variant DC15IND DC30IND DC15PIPE DC30PIPE
Description Compact 15kV DC
Porosity Detector
Industrial Kit
Compact 30kV DC
Porosity Detector
Industrial Kit
Compact 15kV DC
Porosity Detector
Pipeline Kit
Compact 30kV DC
Porosity Detector
Pipeline Kit
Voltage
Range
0 - 15kV
Continuous DC
0 - 30kV
Continuous DC
0 - 15kV
Continuous DC
0 - 30kV
Continuous DC
Application Flat Surfaces, Detail Work Pipes, Detail Work
Brushes
and Coils
250mm Flat brush and fan brush included
Other sizes avaialble
Fan brush included
Coil or Pipe brush required
Resolution 10V
Power Supply LiFePO4 Clip-on
Typical Battery Life 9 hours at 10kV output
Varies by coating/brush and coils size and environmental condictions
Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C
Alarm Audible Buzzer, Visual Indicator, Air operated Earphones
Display LCD
Detector Dimensions 260 x 160 x 70 mm
Case Dimensions 440 x 365 x 145 mm
Unit Weight 0.85kg without battery / 1.45kg with battery
Kit Weight 5.1kg (IND Kits) / 5.4kg (PIPE Kits)

Calibration and Service:

  • PCWI can service and calibrate your PCWI Porosity Detector in Asustralia. Contact us to arrange a quote. Spare parts are avaialable.
  • For international customers please contact your nearest distributor to arrange servicing.
  • Calibration Interval: We recommend that customers establish calibration intervals based upon their own experience, work environment and quality procedures. Based on our product knowledge, data and customer feedback, a one year calibration interval is a good starting point.

Training and Support:

  • PCWI can step you through every aspect of your detector to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
  • We offer support by phone, email or video call to suit you.

Accessories and Consumables:

Description Order Code
DC Crest Meter - 3 Point Certification DCCREST
DC Crest Meter - 6 Point Certification DCCREST-C
Battery for DC/Pulse Detectors BATTLIFEPO4
Battery for DC/Pulse Detectors with Charger BATTLIFEPO4CH
Charger for Detector Battery CHARGERLIFEPO4
Probe Handle for DC Detectors PRBHANDLEDC
Neon Globe Spare NEONGLOBE
Neon Light Holder with Neon Globe NEONHOLDERCOMP
Fuse 1.6A for DC Detectors FUSEDC
Fan Brush 120mm BRUSHFANTYPE
Coil Joiner for Pipeline Coils COILJOINERONLY
Probe Extension 450mm PRBEXT450MM
Earth Lead 7 Metres (23') LEADEARTH7M
Trailing Earth Lead 10m (33') TRAILEARTH10M

All parts including those not listed here are avaialble from PCWI. Contact us for details.

Warranty:

  • PCWI Porosity Detectors are covered by 1 year warranty. Accessories are covered by a 3 month warranty.

Global Sourcing:


Features


Simple

  • The kit includes everything needed to test out of the box - no additional parts required
  • Easy 'on and go' setup. Turn it on, set the voltage and sensitivity and the device is ready to test
  • No push button menus or settings to adjust
  • Light wight handle on 2m cable reduces fatigue and allows all day use

PCWI Tips

  • PCWI reccomend that you carefully check your detector prior to each use for any damage / wear and tear then verify it's output with a PCWI DC Crest Meter: DCCREST
  • Always verify the detector is working on an uncoated section or the earthing connection point
  • If possible test on a known or introduced pinhole/flaw in the coating to ensure the sensitivity is correctly set
  • Use a DFT gauge to check the dry film thickness and set the detector volgate according to your test standard

Earthing

  • This porosity detectory must be earthed to both the item under test and to ground
  • Incorrect or incomplete earthing may lead to damage to the device
  • Where the item to be tested is not earthed to ground, a ground spike must be attached
  • 7m and 10m earth leads are available off the shelf along with clamps and clips. PCWI can make earth leads up to 50m. Please contact us about your specific requirements
  • Trailing earth leads are avaialiable in 10m, 15m and 28m lengths
  • PCWI Earthing Video: PCWI Detector Earthing

Brushes

  • PCWI manufacture a full range of flat brush electrodes to suit PCWI and other holiday detectors: PCWI Flat Brushes
  • PCWI manufacture a full range of pipe brush electrodes to suit PCWI and other holiday detectors: PCWI Pipe Brushes
  • We carry Flat Brushes in stock and make to order Pipe Brushes with a typcial lead time of 5-7 days
  • We can make custom sizes to suit your application. Please contact us about your specific requirements

Coils

  • PCWI manufacture a full range of spring coil electrodes to suit PCWI and other holiday detectors: PCWI Coils
  • We carry common sizes in stock and make to order other sizes with a typcial lead time of 2 days
  • A coil joiner is required to use PCWI coils (one is included in PIPE kits): COILJOINERONLY
  • We can make custom sizes to suit your application. Please contact us about your specific requirements


Other Resources


Videos:

These YouTube videos, while aged, were prepared and presented by the founder of PCWI and contain a wealth of information relevant and helpful in understanding and executing porosity testing.

PCWI manufactures coating inspection equipment in Adelaide, Australia supplying globally through our network of distributors. Contact us for any questions or support on PCWI products.
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