Portable ESATEST Tester

CISAM-ERNST e-handy Portable Wireless Hardness Tester

Name: CISAM-ERNST e-handy Portable Wireless Hardness Tester
Brand: CISAM-ERNST

Portable wireless hardness tester using the patented ESATEST electrical resistance principle

The e-handy from CISAM-ERNST is a portable wireless hardness tester based on the patented ERNST ESATEST principle, measuring hardness through electrical resistance in places other testers cannot reach.

Manufactured byCISAM-ERNST

CISAM-ERNST e-handy probe next to its tablet in a charging dock showing a load curve — CISAM-ERNST e-handy Portable Wireless Hardness Tester.

1–10 kgfTest load range

±0.3 HRCRepeatability (HB < 1%)

< 5 mmMin. diameter

100 mWireless data sharing

670 gMechanical unit

Overview

Hardness by electrical resistance

The e-handy is a portable wireless hardness tester based on the patented ERNST ESATEST principle. It measures hardness through electrical resistance after indentation and records load values and electrical resistance continuously in real time.

It reaches areas that are difficult or impossible for traditional testers, such as internal cavities, gears, couplings, weld seams, heat affected zones and assembled components. Low test loads leave very small indentations, protecting finished parts. A 6-inch touchscreen tablet handles reading, storage, reporting and test management, with wireless data sharing up to 100 m.

e-handy probe testing a pinion shaft with tablet showing 712

In use

The e-handy records load and electrical resistance in real time and shows the result on a 6-inch touchscreen tablet.

Applications

Where the e-handy is used

e-handy probe on the teeth of a bevel gear with tablet behind

Gears

Hardness testing on gear teeth.

Slim e-handy penetrator in the root of a sprocket tooth

Inaccessible points

Special penetrators reach small cavities and narrow areas.

Small areas

Working area of 2 × 2 mm.

e-handy probe on a splined shaft in a workshop

Pre-assembled parts

Testing components without cutting or moving them.

CouplingsCavities and interiorsWeld seamsHeat affected zones (HAZ)Surface heat treatment evaluationPortable field testingProduction quality controlMaintenance inspectionHeat treatment verification

Features

ESATEST measuring

Measuring principle

Patented ESATEST principle, hardness by electrical resistance.
Continuous progressive load application, 1 kgf to 10 kgf (9.81 N to 98.1 N).
One electrically conductive diamond indenter for the full metal range.
Measures in every direction; min. thickness < 1 mm depending on hardness.

Tablet and probe

6-inch IP67 touchscreen tablet with 2.0 MP and 5.0 MP cameras.
16 GB flash memory, 2 GB RAM and micro SD slot.
Wireless rechargeable probe; WiFi, Bluetooth and micro USB.
Battery approx. 7 hours operation, 20 minutes fast recharge for 4–6 hours.

Scales

Standard: DRE, HB5, HB10, HB30, HRA, HRB, HRC, HRF, HV, N/mm².
Optional: HRE, HR15N, HR30N, HR45N, HR15T, HR30T, Shore C and D for steel.
Other Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Shore and Leeb scales depending on configuration.

Software functions

Report creation, statistics and histogram.
Result conversion and correction for cylindrical samples.
Barcode scanner and geo-localization.

Benefits

Why use the e-handy

Reaches hidden points. Tests physically inaccessible points and complex geometries.

Protects finished parts. Low test loads leave small indentations.

Weld and HAZ checks. Suited to weld seam and heat affected zone inspection.

Multiple loads. One tool gives hardness detections at different loads.

Traceable data. Wireless data handling improves reporting and traceability.

Certified results. ACCREDIA certification option where certified results are required.

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