Fischerscope HM2000 S is an advance range of nanoindentation gauging instrument which is used for finding the martens hardness HM, the indentation hardness, particular elastic quantities, the indentation modulus and supplementary material factors. This fischerscope HM2000 S is tested as per the ISO 14577-1 and ASTM E 2546 standards. Furthermore, it measures the factors in micro and nanometer range.
It has a measuring head HT2000 which contains the test load generating unit, the indenter and the position measurement unit which is used for measuring indentation depth as well as the entire electronic system.
HM2000 S can be upgraded with a programmable positioning aid.
Low requirements on sample preparation
In-situ zero point determination during the measurement
Measurement of dark surfaces without sample pretreatment
Optional: additional stone plate with silicon damper pads to reduce influence of vibrations
Easy operation through the WIN-HCU® Software
Due to the excellent temperature stability of the measuring head HT2000, the creep behavior of materials can be determined precisely with measuring times up to several hours
Adequate load and depth range
It can be used for a wide spectrum of applications including polymeric automotive clear coats, ceramic diamond-like carbon coatings, etc.
Sophisticated design renders HM2000S an ideal machine for all environments
Majority of samples can be measured swiftly and without the requirements of preparation of special sample
Excellent thermal stability permits for analysis of rate-dependent polymers material properties
Optional: Stone plate with silicon damper pads to reduce influence of vibrations
Indentation: Berkovich, Vickers, or spherical indentors are provided
Dark surfaces measurement in the absence of sample pre-treatment
Convenient operation with the help of customizable WIN-HCU®Software
Paint, hard material or synthetic coatings (PVD, CVD)
Materials used particulalrly in medical technology applications
Electroplated coatings (decorative, functional)
Plasma-applied coating systems
Electronic components
Intended use:Nanoindentation on lacquer coatings, bulk materials, electroplated
coatings,hard material coatings, polymers and much more
Design:Measurement system with PC, measuring head and stand
Damper system:Stone plate with 4 damper pads
Hardness measurement range:0.001 – 120 000 N/mm2: near diamond hardnes
Test load range:0.1 – 2000 mN
Load resolution:≤ 150 nN
Distance resolution: < 10 pm
Noise floor: < 175 pm
Design:Standard: Vickers
Optional: Berkovich, Knoop, hard metal spheres Ø 0.4 mm or Ø 2.0 mm,
Special shapes on request
Approach speed of ≤ 0.7 μm/sec
the indenter:
Maximum indentation depth:150 μm, special design up to 500 μm
Design:Stand
Specimen size:Min. Ø 6 mm
Enhanced damper system:Additional stone plate with 4 damper pads
Sample holders:Holder for cylindrical specimens
Measurement chamber S:Closed measurement chamber for reducing influences caused by
air flows, e.g. air conditioning. Door can be mounted on left or right side.
Main voltage, mains frequency:100 to 240 V ±10 % 47 – 63 Hz
Power consumption:max. 20 W (without evaluation PC)
Protection class:IP40
External dimensions:Width x depth x height [mm]: 400 mm x 400 mm x 600 mm
Weight:35 kg incl. stand
Operating temperature:10 °C – 40 °C / 50 °F – 104 °F
Storage temperature:0 °C – 50 °C / 32 °F – 122 °F
Admissible air humidity:≤ 95 %, non-condensing
Software:WIN-HCU®
Operating system:Windows®
CE approval:EN 61010
Standards:DIN EN ISO 14577, ASTM E 2546
Martens hardness testing: fischerscope HM2000 is used for for bulk material and coatings thicker than 1 μm (0.04 mils). It is basically automated nanoindentation measuring system with measuring head HT2000. This martens hardness testing: fischerscope HM2000 is designed precisely for instrumented indentation test method and checked as per ISO 14577 standards. Moreover, it is ideally suitable for quality assurance, measurements in development, incoming inspection and process control.
The measuring head of Fischerscope HM2000 contains the test load generating unit, the indenter and the position measurement unit.
It modular design allows future upgradation.
Ample load and depth range; can be used for a broad range of applications from polymeric automotive clear coats to cermaic diamond-like carbon coatings
Motorized z-axis and fully automated surface detection for higher productivity
Enhanced high resolution optical system with autofocus and multiple objective turret
Custom granite structure for enhanced frame stiffness and low noise floor
Measure on smallest structures, cross-sections with high precision programable X/Y-table
Minimal sample preparation due to large working area and open layou
Measurement of dark surfaces without sample pretreatment
Vickers, Berkovich or spherical indentors are available
Optional: active damping table to reduce influence of vibrations
Easy operation through the customizable WIN-HCU® Software
Paint, synthetic or hard material coatings (PVD, CVD)
Electroplated coatings (decorative, functional)
Materials used specifically in medical technology applications
Electronic components, bond wires, etc
Plasma-applied coating systems
Intended use:Nanoindentation on lacquer coatings, electroplated coatings, hard
material coatings, polymers, metals, glasses and much more
Design:Bench top unit with PC, measuring head, positioning device made of
natural hard stone, programmable XY-stage, motorised z-axis,
joystick for controlling the XY-stage and Z-axis.
Damper system:6 damper pads
Hardness measurement range:0.001 – 120 000 N/mm2: near diamond hardness
Test load range:0.1 – 2000 mN
Load resolution:≤ 150 nN
Distance resolution:≤ 10 pm
Noise floor: < 175 pm
Objective:4x, 20x and 40x
Video picture (field of vision):1600 μm x 1200 μm, 320 μm x 240 μm, 160 μm x 120 μm
Design:Standard: Vickers
Optional: Berkovich, Knoop, hard metal spheres Ø 0.4 mm or Ø 2.0 mm,
Ø 2.0 mm, special shapes on request
Approach speed of ≤ 0.7 μm/sec
the indenter:
Maximum indentation depth:150 μm, special design up to 500 μm.
Design:Programmable XY-stage
Sample placement area:180 mm x 150 mm
Maximum Travel:170 mm x 140 mm
Repeatability precision XY:≤ 2 μm (unidirectional)
Max. specimen height:130 mm
Max. specimen weight:2 kg
Main voltage, mains frequency:100 to 240 V ±10 % 47 – 63 Hz, 360 VA
Power consumption:max. 120 W (without evaluation PC)
Protection class:IP40
External dimensions:Width x depth x height [mm]: 630 mm x 650 mm x 610 mm
Weight:120 kg
Operating temperature:Climatic chamber class 2
10 °C – 40 °C / 50 °F – 104 °F
Storage temperature:0 °C – 50 °C / 32 °F – 122 °F
Admissible air humidity:≤ 95 %, non-condensing
Software:WIN-HCU®
Operating system:Windows®
CE approval:EN 61010
Standards:DIN EN ISO 14577, ASTM E 2546
