Olympus 45G ultrasonic thickness gauge

The Olympus 45MG is an ultrasonic thickness gauge and is compatible with the complete range of Olympus dual-element and single-element thickness gauge transducers.

The basic configuration of the 45MG is a simple and straightforward gauge that requires minimal operator training to tackle most common thickness-gauging applications such as wall and coating thickness, mineral deposition and corrosion. Additional software options and transducers allow it to be used for more advanced applications such as fibreglass (to 100 mm), rubber, very thin materials (<200 µm), and high-precision quality control (to 1 µm resolution).

All the options are built into the unit at manufacture and accessed by purchasing ‘unlock codes’. Each function is controlled by a separate software module, and additional features are available by upgrading the software, so that users can have as few or many options as required.

The 45MG is built for operation in difficult environments, for example those encountered in the marine, aviation, refinery and pipeline industries. It has a rugged, sealed construction meeting the IP67 standard, and has also been shock and vibration tested using MIL-STD-810G.

The gauge has been designed for easy operation with a simple keypad that can be used by both right- or left-handed technicians. The display is a colour transflective QVGA monitor that is bright both indoors and in direct sunlight. With the data storage option, up to 475,000 thickness readings can be copied to a spreadsheet via microSD card or USB connection.