Overview

Magna-Mike 8600

The Magna-Mike® 8600 is a portable thickness gauge that uses a simple magnetic method to make reliable and repeatable measurements on nonferrous materials. Operation of the Magna-Mike is very simple. Measurements are made when its magnetic probe is held or scanned on one side of the test material and a small target ball (or disk or wire) is placed on the opposite side or dropped inside a container. The probe's Hall Effect sensor measures the distance between the probe tip and target ball. The measurements are instantly displayed on the large color thickness display as an easy-to-read digital thickness reading.

New Features

Three new durable probe designs:
--Straight, Right Angle, and Low-profile Articulating
Replaceable Wear Caps
--Standard, Chisel tip, and Extended Wear (for 86PR-1 and 86PR-2 only)
Expanded target selection
--3/16 and 1/4 in. magnetic target balls
--0.045 in. (1.14 mm) 0.026 in. (0.66 mm) diameter wire target
Expanded thickness range up to 25.4 mm (1.00 in.)
Larger Color VGA display
RS-232, USB and VGA outputs
Fast Measurement update rate 60 Hz
Expanded alphanumeric data logger

Save and Recall stored calibration files
Ability to export file to MicroSD card in .txt and CSV formats
New accessory kits (Calibration kits)
--Standard up to 9.1 mm (0.360 in.)
--Extended range up to 25.4 mm (1 in.)
--Disk kit
--Wire target kit
--Low-profile probe kit

Three New Probe Designs

The Magna-Mike is available with straight, right angle, and low-profile articulating magnetic probes. The 86PR-1 and 86PR-2 feature replacable wear cap to extend the probe's durability and reduce replacement costs.

Removable Standard Wear Cap
86PR1-WC

Removable Extended Wear Cap
86PR1-EWC

Removable Chisel Tip Wear Cap
86PR1-CWC

86PR-3 Low-profile
Articulating Probe

Measures from 0.001 mm (0.0001 in.) to 25.4mm (1 in.)

The Magna-Mike offers an expanded list of target options greatly extend its measurement capability.

Targets	Min Thickness	Max Thickness	Accuracy
Targets	Min Thickness	Max Thickness	Basic Calibration	Multipoint
86PR-1 and 86PR-2
1/16 in. (1.58 mm) ball (80TB1)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.080 in. (2.03 mm)	4%	3%
1/8 in. (3.17 mm) ball (80TB2)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.240 in. (6.1 mm)	4%	2%
3/16 in. (4.76 mm) ball (80TB3)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.360 in. (9.1 mm)	3%	1%
1/4 in. (6.35 mm) ball (80TB4)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.360 in. (9.1 mm)	3%	1%
3/16 in. (4.76 mm) magnetic ball (86TBM3)	0.160 in. (4.06 mm)	0.750 in. (19.05 mm)	3%	1%
1/4 in. (6.35 mm) magnetic ball (86TBM4)	0.160 in. (4.06 mm)	1.00 in. (25.4 mm)	3%	1%
0.500 in. (12.7 mm) flat disk (80TD1)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.360 in. (9.1 mm)	3%	2%
0.250 in. (6.35 mm) V-edge disk (80TD2)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.240 in. (6.0 mm)	3%	2%
0.045 in. (1.14 mm) dia. wire (86TW1)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.500 in. (12.7 mm)	3%	2%
0.026 in. (0.66 mm) dia. wire (86TW2)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.240 in. (6.1 mm)
New 86PR-3 Low-profile Articulating Probe
1/16 in. (1.58 mm) ball (80TB1)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.080 in. (2.0 mm)	4%	3%
1/8 in. (3.17 mm) ball (80TB2)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.160 in. (4.1 mm)	4%	2%
0.026 in. (0.66 mm) dia. wire (86TW2)	0.0001 in. (0.001 mm)	0.160 in. (4.1 mm)	3%	2%

Note: For 86PR-1 and 86PR-2 probes the Measurement Tolerance = [(accuracy x thickness) +0.0001 in. or 0.003 mm)], for 86PR-3 the Measurement Tolerance = [(accuracy x thickness) + (0.001 in. or 0.025 mm)]

Internal Alphanumeric Data Logger

The Magna-Mike® has an extensive file-based alphanumeric data logger that is designed to easily store and transfer thickness readings.

You have the ability to store thickness readings in one of four standard file formats: Incremental, Sequential, Sequential with Custom Point and 2-D Grid.

Single Send or File Send directly to an Excel spread sheet using WINXL
Send data to other SPC program
Both USB and RS-232 outputs
Export files to a removable MicroSD card in .txt and CSV formats
Generate on-board reports

Direct Interface to Excel Spread Sheets

The Magna-Mike 8600 has RS-232 and USB outputs that enable the instrument to directly send data to an Excel spread sheet. The included WINXL interface program enables you to single send or file send thickness readings.

WINXL interface program

Specifications

General > Overall dimension	236 mm x 167 mm x 70 mm (9.3 in. x 6.57 in. x 2.76 in.)
General > Weight	1.68 kg (3.72 lb), including lithium-ion battery
General > Keypad	English, Japanese, Chinese, International
General > Languages	English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Hungarian, Czech, Italian
General > Data storage	Onboard and removable 2 GB MicroSD card
General > Battery life (Optional)	16 h (lithium-ion)
General > Power requirements	AC Mains: 100 VAC to120 VAC, 200 VAC to 240 VAC
General > Display type	Full VGA (640 x 480 pixels) transflective color LCD
General > Display dimensions (W x H, Diag.)	117 mm x 89 mm, 146 mm (4.62 in. x 3.49 in., 5.76 in.)
General > Min/Max capture mode	Captured at 60 Hz measurement rate
General > Display update rate	4, 8, 16 and 20 Hz
General > Alarm	High and Low alarms
General > Resolution	0.1 mm (0.01 in.), 0.01 mm (0.001 in.), 0.001 mm (0.0001 in.) (depending on thickness range)
General > Data logger	Internal file-based alphanumeric data logger
Probes > 86PR-1	Standard straight probe 82.30 mm (3.24 in) long and 18.62 mm (0.733 in.) dia.
Probes > 86PR-2	Right angle probe head 58.84 mm x 18.62 mm, length 178.57 mm (2.32 in. x 0.733 in. dia.,length 7.030 in.)
Probes > 86PR-3	Low-profile articulating probe 241.3 mm (9.5 in.) long
Environmental Testing > Vibration	MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Procedure I
Environmental Testing > Drop	MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure IV
Environmental Testing > Shock	MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6
Environmental Testing > Designed for IP67	Yes
Inputs/Outputs > USB	USB 2.0 peripheral port
Inputs/Outputs > RS-232	Yes
Inputs/Outputs > Memory card	Maximum capacity: 2 GB removable MicroSD memory card
Inputs/Outputs > Video output	VGA output standard
Inputs/Outputs > Foot switch (optional)	Programmable (Save, Send, Meas or Q-Cal)
Inputs/Outputs > Operation temperature	-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)

Standard Inclusions

Select probe and stand (straight, right angle, or low-profile):

86PR-1 (U8470020): Standard probe includes
86PRS1 (U8771043): Two part probe stand
86PR-2 (U8470028): Right angle probe includes
86PRS (U8771044): Two-part right angle probe stand
86PR-3s (Q7800004): Low-profile probe includes
86PRS3 (Q7800006) and tow part low-profile probe stand
86PC (U8801410): Probe cable for 86PR-1 and 86PR-2
WinXL (U8774010): Interface program to Excel

Select one from:

86ACC-KIT (U8771068): Standard calibration kit,
86ACC-ER-KIT (U8771069) Extended range calibration kit or
86ACC-PR3-KIT (Q7800005) Low-profile calibration kit.
EP-MCA: External power supply with charger
8600-MAN-CD (U8778535): CD with manual (all languages)
600-TC (U8780294): Plastic carry case
Select one from:
600-C-RS232-5 (U8780299): RS-232 cable
EPLTC-C-USB-A-6 (U8840031): USB cable

Standard inclusions may vary depending on your location. Contact your local distributor.

Optional Accessories

86PR-3 (Q7800004): Low-profile articulting probe
600-C-VGA-5 (U8780298): VGA output cable
600-BAT-L-3 (U8051431): Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
85FSW (U8780127): Remote footswitch
86PR-2 (U8470028): Right angle probe
86PRS2 (U8771044): Two-part probe stand for 86PR-2
86PCC (U8780323): Coiled cable for 86PR-1 and 86PR-2
86PR1-WC (U8780324): Replaceable wear cap for 86PR-1 and 86PR-2 probes
86PR1-CWC (U8780326): Chisel tip wear cap for 86PR-1 and 86PR-2 probes
86PR1-EWC (U8780344): Extended wear cap for 86PR-1 and 86PR-2 probes
80TB1 (U8771030): Target balls 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)
80TB2 (U8771031): Target balls 3.17 mm (1/8 in.)
80TB3 (U8771032): Target balls 4.76 mm (3/16 in.)
80TB4 (U8771033): Target balls 6.35 mm (1/4 in.)
80TD1 (U8771034): Target disk Flat edge
80TD2 (U8771035): Target disk V-edge
86TBM3 (U8771039): Magnetic target balls 4.76 mm (3/16 in.)
86TBM4 (U8771040): Magnetic target balls 6.35 mm (1/4 in.)
86TW1 (U8771041): Wire target 1.14 mm (0.045 in.)
86ACC-ER-KIT (U8771069): Extended calibration kit
86ACC-W-KIT (U8771070): Wire target calibration kit
86ACC-D-KIT (U8771071): Target disk calibration kit
86ACC-PR3-KIT (Q7800005): Low-profile probe calibration kit
80CAL-NIS (U8771011): NIST-traced calibration standards (set of six)

*All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Applications

Hall-Effect Thickness Gauging for Nonferrous Materials

The Magna-Mike™ 8600 Hall-effect thickness gauge uses a simple magnetic method to make reliable and repeatable measurements on plastic bottles, packaging, and other nonferrous materials.

Packaging and Plastic/Glass Bottles

The Magna-Mike 8600 gauge measures the thickness of packaging and plastic/glass containers for applications in various industries. Simply drop the small target ball inside the container. The magnetic probe held on the outside of the container attracts the target ball. When scanning the probe along the surface or critical corners, the small steel target ball will follow. In the Minimum Mode feature, the gauge continually displays both the actual thickness and the lowest thickness reading.

Automotive

The standard probe with one of the two target disks and a replaceable chisel wear cap makes the Magna-Mike 8600 gauge ideally suited for most automotive tear seam applications where measurements need to be made in a thin channel or groove.

Aerospace

The Magna-Mike 8600 gauge has been successfully integrated into quality control programs to measure aerospace parts made of composites and nonferrous materials. The wire targets can be inserted into cooling holes in turbine blades, while the larger magnetic target balls can be used to measure jet engine parts up to 25.4 mm (1 in.) thick.

Measurement of a 24.1 mm (0.950 in.) aerospace casting

Measurement of a turbine blade using the wire target

Other Applications

The Magna-Mike 8600 gauge can measure the thickness of plastic containers and other nonferrous materials in various other applications, including plastic pipes, rubber hoses, rubber sheets, wax molds, and nonferrous castings.