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◆【Same-Day Service】 Repairs and calibrations are handled domestically with FTS◆ The Echo Chip 550 is a next-generation model that has further evolved based on the know-how of the previous Echo Chip series. It supports a wide range of hardness scales, and its more compact portable design makes it suitable for use in the field, factories, and laboratories without limitation on measurement locations. By exchanging the impact device, it can accommodate a diverse array of materials and shapes. The Echo Chip 550 can easily handle hardness measurements such as HL (Leeb), HV (Vickers), HB (Brinell), HR (Rockwell), and HS (Shore).

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Hardness testing in the field, process line, and quality assurance.

◆◇◆【Same-Day Support】 With FTS, repairs and calibrations are handled domestically ◆◇◆ The Echo Chip Piccolo 2 is a very compact model equipped with memory and communication functions, part of the Echo Chip series Bambino 2. Additionally, using the included transfer software, transferring data from the USB port to a PC is easily possible. (Conversion to text data and incorporation of unique correction factors are also possible.) It can directly display hardness values (HL, HV, HR, HB, HS). There are two types available: the "D type" for measuring flat surfaces and the "DL type," which is ideal for measuring the bottom of teeth, corners, and welds. 【Features】 ■ Excellent operability, making it ideal for on-site testing without individual differences. ■ High precision with a testing accuracy of ±4HL and excellent reproducibility. ■ Capable of converting to all hardness values (HV, HR, HB, HS, etc.). ■ Can incorporate unique conversion curves. ■ Automatic recognition of impact direction (360°).

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Hardness testing in the field, production line, and quality assurance.

◆◇◆【Same-Day Support】 With FTS, repairs and calibrations are handled domestically ◆◇◆ The Echo Chip Piccolo 2 is a very compact model equipped with memory and communication functions, part of the Echo Chip series Bambino 2. Additionally, using the included transfer software, transferring data from the USB port to a PC is easily possible. (Conversion to text data and incorporation of unique correction factors are also possible.) It can directly display hardness values (HL, HV, HR, HB, HS). There are two types available: the "D type" for measuring flat surfaces, and the "DL type," which is optimal for measuring the bottom of teeth, corners, and welds. 【Features】 ■ Excellent operability, making it ideal for on-site testing without individual differences. ■ High precision with a testing accuracy of ±4HL and excellent reproducibility. ■ Capable of converting to various hardness values (HV, HR, HB, HS, etc.). ■ Can incorporate unique conversion curves. ■ Automatic recognition of impact direction is possible (360°).

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Hardness testing in the field, process line, and quality assurance.

◆◇◆【Same-Day Support】 With FTS, repairs and calibrations are handled domestically ◆◇◆ The Echo Chip Bambino 2 is a very easy-to-use and compact model, as well as being low-cost. It can directly display hardness values (HL, HV, HR, HB, HS). There are two types available: the "D type" for measuring flat surfaces, and the "DL type" which is ideal for measuring the bottom of teeth, corners, and welds. 【Features】 ■ Excellent operability, making it ideal for on-site testing without individual differences. ■ High precision with a testing accuracy of ±4HL and excellent reproducibility. ■ Capable of converting to all hardness values (HV, HR, HB, HS, etc.). ■ Can incorporate unique conversion curves. ■ Automatic recognition of impact direction (360°). 【Applications】 ■ All materials such as iron, aluminum, copper, etc. ■ Industries including automotive, steel, aerospace, machine tools, construction machinery, molds, and shipbuilding. ■ Heat-treated products, raw materials, tempered products, cast products, forged products, welds, etc. ■ On-site management, quality assurance management, etc. ■ Total management in production processes, etc.

• Other measuring instruments

Hardness testing in the field, process line, and quality assurance.

◆◇◆【Same-Day Support】 With FTS, repairs and calibrations are handled domestically ◆◇◆ The Echo Chip Bambino 2 is a very easy-to-use and compact model, as well as being low-cost. It can directly display hardness values (HL, HV, HR, HB, HS). There are two types available: the "D type" for measuring flat surfaces and the "DL type," which is ideal for measuring the base of teeth, corners, and welds. 【Features】 ■ Excellent operability, making it ideal for on-site testing without individual differences. ■ High precision with a testing accuracy of ±4HL and excellent reproducibility. ■ Capable of converting to all hardness values (HV, HR, HB, HS, etc.). ■ Can incorporate unique conversion curves. ■ Automatic recognition of impact direction (360°). 【Applications】 ■ All materials such as iron, aluminum, copper, etc. ■ Industries including automotive, steel, aerospace, machine tools, construction machinery, molds, and shipbuilding. ■ Heat-treated products, raw materials, tempered products, cast products, forged products, welds, etc. ■ On-site management, quality assurance management, etc. ■ Total management in production processes, etc.

• Other measuring instruments

For hardness testing in the field, production line, and quality assurance. The latest model with a touch panel, "Echo Chip 550," and the pen-type model "Piccolo Bambino."

The Echo Chip 550 is the most advanced multifunctional model in the Echo Chip series. The Echo Chip is widely used by field personnel as a pioneering presence in hardness testing machines. Notably, it can accommodate a wide variety of materials and shapes through the exchange of impact devices. In addition to HL (Leeb), it can easily handle HV (Vickers), HB (Brinell), HR (Rockwell), and HS (Shore) hardness. 【POINT】 - Seven types of impact devices are available according to application. - Models that allow data transfer to a PC are also available. - It excels in operability, making it ideal for testing in the field without individual differences. - It has a testing accuracy of ±4HL and is highly precise with excellent reproducibility. - It can convert to any hardness value (HV, HR, HB, HS, etc.). - Custom conversion curves can be incorporated. - It can automatically recognize the direction of impact (360°).

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Japan is one of the top 10 countries in the world with frequent earthquakes. The 2020 White Paper on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has also reported an increase in the probability of major earthquakes occurring. Regarding the Nankai Trough earthquake, the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 to 9 occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70 to 80%. At Hotron, we recommend the introduction of seismic devices for earthquake countermeasures in buildings and equipment. The seismic device 'HK-2' is a product that automatically performs various controls that have been pre-set when it detects strong shaking equivalent to a seismic intensity of 5 lower or higher. For example, it can automatically execute actions such as: "Open automatic doors and gates to secure evacuation routes and access for emergency vehicles" "Transmit signals to the control room and stop facility equipment" "Unlock the keys to locked lockers" "Automatically play voice guidance" For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

The "HA-T Series" is an energy-saving automatic door sensor that opens only for those who want to enter, whether on a busy street or in a narrow passageway. The automatic door opens simply by bringing your hand close, addressing hygiene concerns even in facilities used by a large number of people. Depending on the application and installation location, you can choose between "Non-vision Mount Type/HA-T401" and "Non-vision Built-in Type/HA-T520." 【Recommended for such places!】 ☑ Entrance facing a busy passageway ☑ Presence of counters or signs near the door ☑ Buildings facing narrow passageways ☑ Buildings that prioritize aesthetics ☑ Hospitals and facilities that consider hygiene ☑ Large facilities with many doors 【Features】 ● Adaptable to various door types with four detection spot settings ● Reduces unnecessary opening and closing to minimize power consumption, contributing to energy-saving effects ● Equipped with a light touch function, allowing the door to open and close simply by waving your hand, ensuring hygiene ● Can also be used as a wide detection range non-vision infrared sensor ◎ For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

[To the owners of parking lots and parking lot construction companies] "I am worried about the possibility of colliding with pedestrians when exiting the parking lot..." Among vehicle entrances to parking lots, stores, residences, and factories, those particularly facing sidewalks or roadways are expected to pose risks of dangerous incidents such as pedestrian collisions and vehicle-to-vehicle accidents. To alleviate such concerns, Hotron proposes a [Vehicle Exit Warning Sensor] that detects vehicle departures at various sites and alerts the surrounding area with LED lights and buzzers. The system consists of a simple configuration of "Sensor" + "Controller" + "Switching Power Supply (24V)" + "LED Rotating Light." *When using the exit warning system, we kindly ask that you arrange for the switching power supply (24V), LED rotating light, control panel, circuit breaker, etc. Since it can be retrofitted, it can also be used for existing parking lot entrances. [Contents Included] ○ Exit Warning System Configuration ○ Comparison Table of Exit Warning Sensors ○ Four Modes ○ Wide Range of Applications ○ Customer Feedback ○ Appearance Diagram / Specifications ◎ For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Hotron, which manufactures and sells sensors, provides bed exit sensors for hospitals, nursing, and care facilities. Hotron offers easy-to-understand video guidance on how to use bed exit sensors wirelessly and how to set up device connections! ▼ Video Manual (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNVA4mTrZDqtJa6MfFRZQxwtfCSnAfxVy 【Bed Exit Sensors】 ○ Non-contact infrared sensor, simply place it - Pole-kun HB-H1 ○ Mat sensor, foldable thin mat - Mat-kun HB-UST ○ Body movement call - Ugo-kun HB-TV3 ○ Body movement call for wheelchairs - Ayumi-chan HB-WTV3 【Options】 ○ Nurse call linked wireless set - Wireless set (transmitter/receiver) HB-RS/HB-RJ ◎ For more information about the products, please contact us or download the catalog.

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