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1 Product Overview High Quality Surface Measurement Technology Coating Thickness Material Analysis Microhardness Material Testing

2 2 Fischer building, Sindelfingen, Germany

3 Knowledge and Experience You Can Trust Following this basic principle, the Helmut Fischer Company has developed innovative measuring technology for coating thickness measurement, material analysis, micro hardness measurement and material testing for almost 60 years. Today, Fischer measuring technology is used around the globe, wherever accuracy, precision and quality is required. In the end, only carefully conceived and built products will operate optimally. Only such products carry the Fischer name. The Fischer product line comprises of a broad spectrum of measuring and analysis instruments for the most diverse applications and industries. The appropriate measurement methods are used for correct results yielding optimum precision. Whether magnetic induction or eddy current, beta-backscatter, coulometric, micro hardness or x-ray fluorescence Fischer has the suitable technology. Modern, powerful electronics and software turn instruments into impressive tools. Thus, even the smallest Fischer measuring instruments include functions for evaluating and presenting the measurement data. This is significant because one can only react properly if the measurements and the arising conclusions are correct. This is done easily with Fischer measuring instruments. You can rely on that. 3

4 Coating Thickness Measurement and Material Analysis Whether painted or electroplated, applied to magnetic or non-magnetic materials you will find the appropriate instrument for precise coating thickness measurements in our large product portfolio. This includes easy to use, basic instruments as well as advanced and powerful hand-held instruments. Stationary multi-measurement systems with network capabilities are extremely versatile due to their modular design; and in addition to coating thickness measurements, they are also suited for material analysis. Different applications and changing substrate materials? Our wide array of instruments and interchangeable probes will meet your specific measurement requirements. 4 Product Overview

5 DELTASCOPE FMP10 and FMP30 ISOSCOPE FMP10 and FMP30 DUALSCOPE FMP20 and FMP40 The FMP hand-held instruments measure coating thicknesses with high precision and non-destructively. Magnetic induction method (DELTA), with eddy current (ISO) or both methods (DUAL). They are modern, robust and user friendly and can be adapted to any measuring application using interchangeable probes. FMP10 and FMP20 are entry-level models for professional metrology, ideal for repetitive measuring applications. FMP30 and FMP40 additionally feature various strategies for structured data collection, more memory and Bluetooth -data transfer. Extensive graphical and statistical evaluation capabilities make them well suited for complex measuring applications. DUALSCOPE FMP100 Most advanced in the FMP family, this device offers an extremely user-friendly operation via high-resolution color touch screen and the Windows TM CE operating system. The DUALSCOPE FMP100 is a universal solution, using magnetic induction and the eddy current methods. The DUALSCOPE FMP100 is ideal for different measurement applications. Specific settings and calibrations can be stored and recalled easily. In addition to extensive evaluation and statistics functions, the FMP100 offers flexible graphical presentations of the measurement data. An innovative tool for quality control, the FDD -Software (Factory Diagnosis Diagram) is integrated. COATING THICKNESS 5

6 COATING THICKNESS DUALSCOPE MP0 Robust, handy and small the MP0 model series offers an integrated DUAL probe. It is ideal for precise and non-destructive coating thickness measurements, using the magnetic induction or eddy current method. MP0R additionally with radio and USB interface. MP0R-FP with radio, USB and permanently connected cable probe. SR-SCOPE RMP30-S Copper coating thickness on PCBs is determined nondestructively via the electrical resistance. Ideal for multilayers and thin laminates because there is no influence from buried coatings or coatings on the opposite side of the PCB. PHASCOPE PMP10 The PMP10 measures non-destructively using the phasesensitive eddy current test method. It is suited for nonferrous coatings on steel or non-ferromagnetic substrate materials as well as nickel coatings on steel. It is also ideal for the measurement of zinc on iron and for determining the copper plating thickness in holes of PCBs. The PMP10 DUPLEX additionally measures and displays individual layers of duplex coatings simultaneously in one measurement step. It is ideally suited to measure the paint and zinc layers on steel or paint on aluminum. COULOSCOPE CMS CMS instruments measure nearly all metallic coatings in particular also multi-coatings on any substrate material with high precision. They work in a destructive manner by deplating using coulometric methods. CMS STEP is for standard-conforming STEP test measurements of individual coatings and potential differences, e. g., for multi-nickel-coatings. 6 Product Overview

7 FISCHERSCOPE MMS The first generation multi-measurement system for nondestructive coating thickness measurements and material testing. Depending on the requirements, the MMS can be equipped with different modular boards and matching probes and is thus available for many different applications. FISCHERSCOPE MMS PC2 The second generation multi-measurement system with integrated Windows CE and network capability. It features a large, high-resolution color touch screen as well as LAN and USB ports. It is ideally suited for non-destructive and high-precision coating thickness measurements and material testing. COATING THICKNESS Depending on the configuration, it can measure coating thicknesses, electrical conductivity and ferrite content. The following measurement methods are available: Eddy current, magnetic or magnetic induction as well as the electrical resistance method. Appropriately equipped, the MMS can also be configured as the MMS PCB, specifically for determining copper coatings and other electroplated coatings on PCBs. The modular design of the MMS PC2 allows for individual instrument configurations. It can be retrofitted at any time. Numerous modules and probes are available for this purpose. Similar to the MMS, different measurement methods can be employed. Coating thicknesses of almost all materials on metals can be measured as well as metallic coatings on electrically non-conducting materials. It is also possible to determine the electrical conductivity of non-ferrous metals and the ferrite content in austenitic or duplex steel. MATERIAL TESTING Using the BETASCOPE module the thicknesses of organic and metallic coatings can be determined according to the beta backscatter method on various substrate materials. Even soft layers as well as oil and lubricating films can be determined with the appropriate probe. The MMS PC2 is versatile in its application, in incoming inspection, in the final inspection or in production. Integrated in the manufacturing process, the MMS PC2 offers extensive measurement data presentation capabilities as well as the Fischer FDD software for continuous quality and process monitoring. Automatic measurement runs can be realized easily. A motor-driven support stand or XY measuring stage can be controlled directly. Multi-channel operation with different module boards is a further advantage. 7

8 Coating Thickness Measurement and Material Analysis Whether high-precision coating thickness measurements or exact material analysis, the broad assortment of Fischer X-ray fluorescence spectrometers offers the optimal instrument for any application. In addition to many innovations and patents, the FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY product line incorporates nearly 30 years of experience and continued development. The determination of single or multiple coatings on extremely small structures and on large components, trace analysis required by RoHS, testing of jewelry and gold or inline measurements in continuous production FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY instruments fulfil the requirements in the laboratory and in manufacturing. The controlling intelligence of these instruments is called WinFTM. It makes operation easy and sets the standards in functional diversity, speed and precision. 8 Product Overview

9 FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XUL and XULM The models of the XUL series are compact X-ray fluorescence spectrometers for coating thickness measurements and material analyses. X-ray source and detector are located underneath the measurement chamber. This allows for simple and precise positioning of the specimens to be measured. The XUL instruments are suited for measurements of small parts with different shapes, such as screws, bolts or nuts, for contacts and other electronic components. The metal content of electroplating baths can be analyzed quickly and easily as well. FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDL The instruments of the XDL series are used in quality assurance, incoming inspections and in production monitoring. They are particularly well suited for measurements on large specimens with complex shapes due to the easily accessible measurement chamber. Typical applications are measurements of electroplating coatings on mass-produced parts, but also functional coatings in the electronics and semiconductor industries. XDL instruments can measure corrosion protection coatings and decorative multi-coatings such as chrome on nickel on copper quickly and precisely. COATING THICKNESS MATERIAL ANALYSIS The XULM with micro focus tube is designed for measurements on very small parts, plug contacts and wires. It also includes four motor-adjustable apertures and three different primary filters for optimum signal to noise ratio. It is, therefore, particularly well suited for the jewelry and watch industries but also for manual measurements on PCBs. Due to its modular design, the XDL series can be equipped with various XY stages and a Z-axis. In the design with a programmable XY stage, the XDL can be used for automated testing jobs. 9

10 COATING THICKNESS MATERIAL ANALYSIS FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDLM and XDAL The XDLMs with micro focus tube and proportional counter tube are ideally suited for testing mass-produced parts and for measurements on very small structures of plug contacts and other electronic components. Due to the slotted measurement chamber, also large, flat components such as PCBs can be positioned well. The XDAL spectrometers with silicon PIN detector and micro focus tube provide reliable analysis results and coating thickness readings even for small concentrations. One of the main areas of application is the measurement of very thin coatings on printed circuit boards. FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XAN The user-friendly X-ray fluorescence spectrometers of the XAN series are ideally suited for the material analysis in production, as well as research and development. By placing the X-ray source and the detector underneath the measurement chamber, the objects to be measured can be positioned easily and precisely directly on the support area. XAN instruments analyze thin coatings, alloys and the composition of powders, liquids and dust. They are used in precious metal refineries and customs offices. Special instruments optimized for the requirements of the jewelry and precious metal industries are available. XDLM and XDAL instruments are equipped with four exchangeable apertures. Using the programmable XY stage, it is possible to move automatically to predefined measurement positions. 10 Product Overview

11 FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDV -SDD The XDV-SDD with a modern silicon drift detector has been specifically developed for the non-destructive determination of coatings with thicknesses of a few nanometers and for precise trace analysis. It is ideally suited for the measurement of PCBs and electronic components according to RoHS and WEEE requirements, for the determination of complex multi-coating systems as well as for the measurement of electroplated or vapor-deposited coatings in the electronics and semiconductor industries. To create optimum excitation conditions for every measurement, this instrument features electrically interchangeable apertures and 6 primary filters. It is universally applicable and due to its fast, programmable XY-measuring stage, also suitable for automated measurements, e. g., in quality control. FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDV -µ The XDV-μ is designed for the highest demands in coating thickness measurement and material analysis. A particularly small measurement spot for measurements on the smallest components and structures is achieved by the innovative polycapillary X-ray optics. The modern silicon drift detector ensures precision accuracy of the analysis as well as good detection limits. It is ideally suited for high-precision measurements on printed conductors, contacts or lead frames. The XDV-μ also features electrically interchangeable primary filters for optimum excitation conditions. Automated grid measurements can be realized easily using the fast and precise XY stage. COATING THICKNESS MATERIAL ANALYSIS 11

12 COATING THICKNESS MATERIAL ANALYSIS FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XUV 773 The XUV 773 is a very universal energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer. It is particularly well suited for the nondestructive analysis of thin coatings, traces and light elements. It can detect up to 24 elements in the range from sodium (Na 11) to uranium (U 92) simultaneously. The analysis can be performed in ambient air, in helium or in vacuum, such that even organic or moist samples can be measured. It is equipped with four changeable apertures and six primary filters. In this manner, it is ideally suited for complex measurement applications. A precise determination of the measurement location is very easy due to the integrated, programmable XYZ stage with a highresolution video camera. A modern silicon drift detector (SDD) with an energy resolution of better than 140 ev guarantees high analysis accuracy as well as good detection sensitivity. The XUV 773 is predestined for measurements and analyses of thin coatings and is, therefore, ideally suited for quality assurance and production optimization. Typical areas of use are the analyses of functional coatings in the electronics and semiconductor industries but also gold, jewelry and precious stone analysis. As the measurement is non-destructive, no changes occur in precious stones due to the examination. 12 Product Overview

13 FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY for inline measurement These X-ray spectrometers for continuous coating thick ness measurements and analyses are especially de signed for high requirements of running industrial manufacturing processes. FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY 4000 Equipped with a fast traverse, this series is ideal when measurements are to be made at several locations or when the measuring head is to travel automatically and precisely. FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY 4000 measure with small measurement spot and are suitable for small structures. Even stamped parts can be measured precisely while being processed. Coated strips or foils can also be measured. FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY 5000 These instruments are specifically designed for in-line process control. They are ideally suited for continuous, non-destructive analyses of alloys and the measurement of very thin coatings and coating systems directly in the running production process. For example in the solar industry, FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY 5000 determine the thickness and the composition of CIGS, CIS or CdTe coatings on different substrate materials such as glass panels and metal or plastic foils. These robust spectrometers measure in vacuum or in ambient air and can be integrated directly in the production facilities. Even measurements on very hot substrate materials with surface temperatures up to 500 C are possible. COATING THICKNESS MATERIAL ANALYSIS 13

14 Material Testing Material failure can have severe consequences. For this reason, materials and their processing must be tested for their safety, reliability and longevity. The measurement technology of Fischer is soughtafter and proven when the quality of weld seams is measured in steel constructions or the sealing is determined on anodized façades. This is also true when the coatings are tested on tanks or airplane aluminum structures for fatigue. 14 Product Overview

15 FERITSCOPE FMP30 A compact instrument for standard-conforming, nondestructive determination of the ferrite content in austenitic welded products and in duplex steel. Using the magnetic induction method, the ferrite content can easily and quickly be measured on site between 0.1 and 80 % Fe or in the ferrite number range from 0.1 to 110 FN. SIGMASCOPE SMP10 For the measurement of the electrical conductivity of non-ferrous metals or non-magnetizable metals such as aluminum, copper and stainless steel according to the eddy current method. In addition, the hardness and strength of heat-treated materials as well as heat damage and material fatigue can be determined. MATERIAL TESTING ANOTEST YMP30-S The YMP30-S is used for sealing tests of anodic coatings on aluminum. It measures the admittance according to standard, and due to its compact design is ideally suited for onsite applications. POROSCOPE HV20 To find pores and trouble spots, cracks and embedded foreign objects in linings and coatings made of enamel, paint and bitumen, also in containers made of GFK or other plastics. The HV20D is also suited to test materials that easily obtain an electrostatic charge. 15

16 Micro Hardness Measurement The high demands of today s surface technology very hard, very thin or visco-elastic require correspondingly powerful measurement methods and systems. In the nanometer range, the Fischer micro hardness measuring instruments are capable of making quick, precise and effective measurements where classic measurement methods reach their limits. 16 Product Overview

17 FISCHERSCOPE HM2000 User-friendly and powerful measurement system for the precise determination of the micro hardness, elasticity or the visco-elastic behavior of materials. It operates according to the load/indentation depth method. PICODENTOR HM500 The HM500 can determine the Martens hardness HM, elastic characteristics and material parameters according to the instrumented indentation test even in the nanometer range. MICROHARDNESS As a support stand model, the HM2000 S is an entry level instrument for micro hardness measurement and very well suited for specimens with simple positioning. The HM2000 XYm with a manual positioning device and the HM2000 XYp with a programmable XY-stage for fully automatic positioning are available for higher demands on the positioning accuracy of the specimens. Systems for vibration absorption and various positioning devices are available for all versions of the instruments. The high-precision distance resolution in the picometer range and the load generation down to a few micro- Newton allows for the characterization of ultra-thin coatings or surface areas with regard to their mechanical properties. Nano coatings on sensors, protective coatings on glass, and coatings on data carriers, ion-implanted surfaces and matrix effects in alloys are amongst the typical applications of the HM500. The programmable XY stage for probe positioning, the active vibration absorption table and the closed measurement chamber make the HM500 versatile both in the lab and in production. 17

18 Probes The extensive selection of our probes is as versatile as the measurement applications of our customers. Fischer probes are extremely precise, robust, have a long service life and are ideally adapted to various measurement applications. As the probe supplies the actual measurement signal, the quality of a solution to a measurement problem is contingent on the correct probe selection and on the probe quality. The Helmut Fischer Company offers an unsurpassed variety of probes with excellent repeatability precision and trueness, all developed and manufactured in-house under the highest quality standards. The program includes several hundred varieties for very different applications in coating thickness measurement and material testing. In addition, our experts develop individual solutions for special measurement applications. 18 Product Overview

19 Service, Training, Seminars, Extensive Line of Accessories The Helmut Fischer Group is active in all industrialized countries through autonomous companies. Corresponding to the high demands on quality and customer satisfaction, all members of the group are DIN EN ISO 9001 certified. We see ourselves as partners of our customers and place great emphasis on good consultation and close cooperation. Service and support of our customers are just as important to us as well-engineered products. Service Worldwide, the Helmut Fischer Group provides an excellently developed service network. Highly qualified employees with the most up-to-date equipment ensure that the reliability and precision of your measuring instruments is retained. The availability of leasing and rental units as well as calibration services are additional services provided by our organization. Training and Seminars Through our extensive training programs we want to pass on experience and knowledge. We offer seminars on metrological fundamentals and the use of the instruments as well as expert symposia on specific topics. Accessories Extensive accessories complement our product lines. Manually- and motor-driven support stands, sample holders in different designs, protective sleeves for instruments, adapters and much more to facilitate daily use. Calibration and Certification A broad assortment of calibration standards is available from Fischer. These are available as pure element foils, as single or dual coating standards and as complete standard calibration sets. Helmut Fischer is accredited as a DKD calibration lab according to DIN EN ISO/ IEC

20 Fischer Worldwide Helmut Fischer GmbH Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik Sindelfingen, Germany Tel Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd Lymington / Hampshire SO41 8JD, England Tel mail@fischergb.co.uk Fischer Technology, Inc. Windsor, CT 06095, USA Tel info@fischer-technology.com Helmut Fischer AG CH-6331 Hünenberg, Switzerland Tel switzerland@helmutfischer.com Fischer Instrumentation Electronique Montigny le Bretonneux, France Tel france@helmutfischer.com Helmut Fischer S.R.L. Tecnica di Misura, Milano, Italy Tel italy@helmutfischer.com Fischer Instruments, S.A Barcelona, Spain Tel spain@helmutfischer.com Helmut Fischer Meettechniek B.V GB Eindhoven, The Netherlands Tel netherlands@helmutfischer.com Fischer Instruments K.K. Saitama-ken , Japan Tel japan@helmutfischer.com Fischer Instrumentation (Far East) Ltd Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong Tel hongkong@helmutfischer.com Fischer Instrumentation (S) Pte Ltd Singapore , Singapore Tel singapore@helmutfischer.com Nantong Fischer Instrumentation Ltd Shanghai , P.R. China Tel china@helmutfischer.com Fischer Measurement Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd Pune , India Tel india@helmutfischer.com / Coating Thickness Material Analysis Microhardness Material Testing