DATASHEET
COMPACT DC POROSITY DETECTORS
PCWI International are leaders in the manufacture, certification and distribution of specialist
measuring instruments relevant to the metals construction and coating industries.
FEATURES
• Lightweight with ABS Case
• Momentary On Switch allows Auto Shut-off
• Digital Display of Applied Voltage with integral Battery
Condition indicator
• Regulated DC Voltage
• Voltage Ranges of 0-15kV or 0-30kV, Fully Adjustable
• Clip-On Battery Pack
• Constant Test Current
•Sensitivity Control
•Overcharge Protection
• Earphones for Noisy Environments
APPLICATIONS
Used for detection of Coating Porosity (Pin-holes, or Holidays) in dielectric (insulation type) coatings on
conductive substrates, including Concrete. Suitable for Production Pipeline Coating operations, Tank-Work
and Structures. Ideal for use on Storage Tanks, Valves and Pipelines.
Housed in a fully portable ABS case, the Detectors deliver stabilised DC output of up to 30kV. Constant Current
source maintains applied test voltage. Full test current at low voltages (where it is needed most) when testing at
low film builds (eg: 150µm – as per AS3894.1).
Incorporating momentary-on and continuous-on switches (mounted on the front panel), allowing the units to be
switched on momentarily for safety, or run continuously.
No need to swap probes to change voltage – the Detectors have Clip-on Battery Packs that must be separately
charged. Fully recharged in 4 hours. Regulated DC output Fully Adjustable. Applied voltage and battery
condition are continuously shown on the Liquid Crystal Display.
STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
Can be used in accordance with: Australian Standard AS3894.1, ASTM G62, ASTM D5162, ASTM D4787,
NACE SP0274, NACE SP0490, NACE SP0188, ANSI/AWWA C213, ANSI/AWWA C214, ISO 2746.
DATASHEET
COMPACT DC POROSITY DETECTORS
TECHNICAL DATA
SPECIFICATIONS DC15 DC30
Voltage Display 0 to 15kV 0 to 30kV
Alarm Range 500V to 15kV 500V to 30kV
Resolution 10V
Accuracy ±5% of reading or ±50.0V below 1.0kV
Short Circuit Test Current 0.5mA Max
Power Supply LiFePO4 Clip-on
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C
Alarm Audible and Visual
Display LCD 3¾ Digits
Probe Handle 2m High-Voltage Silicon-Rubber lead
Dimensions 260 x 160 x 70mm
845g without Battery
Unit Weight
1.45kg with Battery
KIT OPTIONS
PCWI Compact DC Porosity Detectors are available in two kit options, allowing you to select the kit that best
suits your requirements.
Industrial Kit: Detector with Clip-on Battery, Universal Charger, Probe Handle with Neon and 2m Lead, 60mm
Connector for Flat Brushes, 7m Earth Lead with Clamp, Fan Brush, 250mm Flat Brass Wire Brush, 450mm Probe
Extension, Air-Operated Earphones, Shoulder & Waist Harness, Kit Case, Operating Instructions, Manufacturers
Certificate.
Pipeline Kit: Detector with Clip-on Battery, Spare Clip-on Battery, Universal Charger, Probe Handle with Neon
and 2m Lead, 60mm Connector for Flat Brushes, 7m Earth Lead with Clamp, Fan Brush, Coil Joiner, 450mm
Connector, Air-Operated Earphones, Shoulder & Waist Harness, Kit Case, Operating Instructions,
Manufacturers Certificate.
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
DC15IND COMPACT DC15 INDUSTRIAL KIT
DC15PIPE COMPACT DC15 PIPELINE KIT
DC30IND COMPACT DC30 INDUSTRIAL KIT
DC30PIPE COMPACT DC30 PIPELINE KIT
