Introducing the world most advanced

Shore/IRHD durometer

DIGI TEST II
 Modular design
● The whole system consists of 4 major modules,
the loading unit, the measuring unit, the stand and
LOADING UNIT
the electronic unit

● The loading unit sits on top of the system and is

electronically connected to the electronic unit. It
applies the required load depending on the type of
the test method

● The measuring unit is fully interchangeable for the

options of the entire Shore and IRHD ranges. It
MEASURING UNIT requires no complicated assembly and weighs from
0.4 ~ 1.7 kg
ELECTRONIC UNIT
● The test stand stretches from top to bottom 570
mm and the solid construction provides the best
stability for the entire system. This is the key for
TEST STAND generating precise measuring results
For the complete Shore, IRHD and VLRH ranges
The first and the only on the market. DIGI TEST II is the ultimate durometer with more than
20 different interchangeable measuring methods for materials of rubber, plastics, foams and gels. It
takes not more than 10 sec changing from method to method.
A truly PLUG-N-PLAY
system
➀ Loosen the thumbscrew
with your hand
Changing the measuring method
on digi test II is only about
3 simple steps and it can be
completed in just 10 sec.

➂ Simply press „Start “ to

➁ Plug/Unplug any measuring enable a hardness test

unit as desired and afterwards,

tighten the thumbscrew
Making hardness test possible on concave and convex surfaces
The conventional Shore A and Shore D tests require seamless contact of the presser foot and the
specimen surfaces. This limits the possiblity of performing hardness test on irregular shaped specimens.
The Bareiss Shore A/B/0 can generate Shore A measuring results on irregular shaped specimens while
the Shore D/C/D0 can generate Shore D measuring results. Continues to the next page…

Concave Surface

Convex Surface Shore A/B/0 Shore D/C/D0

 With a built-in
sensor to detect
where the surfaces
of the specimen are
The Ø 18 mm
presser foot

Requires contact
only the tip of the
Requires seamless
indenter The specimen
contact
surfaces do not
require to be flat

The specimen surfaces

VS and even

shall to be flat and even Shore A Shore A/B/0

Go beyond conventional measuring requsites

● NO Ø18 mm presser foot required on the durometer
● NO limitations on the specimen with uneven surfaces
● NO limitations on small lateral dimensions of the specimen
● NO inconsistent measuring results caused by different measuring times, applied loads and angle of
measuring
Making hardness test possible on specimens with material thickness
under 6.0 mm
As the standards DIN ISO 7619 and ASTM D 2240 describe that the test specimen shall be at least 6.0
mm in thickness, enough lateral dimensions to permit measurements at least 12.0 mm from any edge and
at least 6.0 mm distance from measurement to measurement. With the Bareiss micro Shore A and micro
Shore D 0.5 measuring technologies, we can generate micro Shore values which are comparable
to the standard Shore values on specimen as
thin as 0.5 mm. Continues to the next page…

micro Shore A micro Shore D 0.5

 micro Shore A Shore A
62 63
41 44
67 69
69 70

presser foot Ø 6 mm presser foot Ø 18 mm

0.5 mm 6.0 mm

Penetration depth 0.2 mm Penetration depth 2.5 mm

Micro Shore A vs Shore A

The technology solely developed by Bareiss to generate comparable Shore A measuring values on
specimens from as thin as 0.5 mm to the standard thickness. The solution is widely adpoted by many
well-known customers in different industries. The measurements shown on this page are genuine data
from STIHL – the German manufacturer of different handheld power equipment
Introducing VLRH (Very Low Rubber Hardness)
Co-developed with PTB – the national metrology institute of Germany,
VLRH is a proven hardness measuring method for supersoft elastomers
or silicones. The digi test II with VLRH measuring unit conforms to the official
standard DIN ISO 27588

How VLRH scale correlates to VLRH

Some of the VLRH users
IRHD Normal and IRHD Low
scales
 USB 2.0 connection to computer

Universal Voltage
100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Single cable connection

to the main unit

The electronic unit

Run your digi test II with 3 simple
cables. The universal voltage power
supply requires no additional voltage
converter. Easy USB connection to the
computer for data transfer and only 1
single cable required for the
communication with the main unit
 System options of Language,
System configurations of Test Mode, Display Brightness, Audio Signal
Measuring Time and Service and Counter Reset

Type of measuring method

Test mode

Display of
measured value

Indication of Indication of
measuring range measuring time

System status

4.3 inches screen

Large and simple display of information
Configuration
Mode Data output of one signle measurment

Data output of 10 measurements per second.

Formation of a line graph
Data output of peak measurement and actual measurement
Time Select measuring time from 1 – 99 sec

Service Enable SERVICE reminder message by setting

number of test at interval of 1000 tests
Reset the counter

Option
Language Select language options of English, Italian,
Spanish and French
Brightness Adjust screen brightness from 0 – 99 %
Buzzer Switching On or Off the audio signal

Reset Counter Overview and main reset of all counters

Your choice of using digi test II with or without PC
digi test II can work as a standalone system as the electronic unit not only working as the main control
of the system, it also provides basic testing information with its large LCD disply. When more
sophisticated data analysis and making a test report are required, a PC in combination with Hardtest
software can be considered.

digi test II with PC and Hardtest Software digi test II as a standalone system
Hardtest (Release 1.00xx)
Hardtest is a software which is developed for use with any of the Bareiss digital testers. The software
provides a template for making a nice detailed test report, viewing measurements in graph line and
histogram and setting upper and lower value limits. It is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8.
 Centrofix –
Suitable for tubes and hoses
Barofix –
Suitable for O-ring with
cord dia. 0.6 – 5.0 mm

Multifix –
Suitable for irregular shaped
rubber parts Multifix II –
Suitable for rubber sealings

Barofix II –
Fully automatic for less
operator‘s errors Sealfix –
Suitable for different
sizes of oil seals

Rotofix –
For multiple cicular shaped Different designs of specimen fixtures
samples. Automatic operated
The national DAkkS calibration certificate
Bareiss with the registration number D-K-15206-01-00 became the first
DAkkS (formerly known as DKD) accredited certification body for Shore and
IRHD in Germany in 1996. This calibration certificate is to ensure your
instrument is delivered with the highest quality and measuring precision.
 20 cm 25 cm Technical Specifications
Power Supply 100 – 240 VAC ; 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption Max. 20 VA

IP Code 20

Display LCD 240 x 128 Pixel

Resolution 0.1

Data Output USB / RS 232

Measuring Time 1 – 99 sec

57 cm

26 cm 26 cm

11 cm

Weight: 14 kg Weight: 2.5 kg

Weight and Dimensions

The complete digi test II system weighs not more than 25 kg and stands not more than 60 cm
tall. Its compact size and light weight don‘t compromise the robustness of the structure. 80 %
of the system is made of high quality aluminum alloys.
 Type Indenter Sample Thickness Standard Application
DIN EN ISO 868
DIN ISO 7619
A 4 mm / 6 mm ASTM D 2240
NFT 51-174
BS903 Part. A26

Micro A 0.5 mm BAREISS

DIN ISO 7619

A0 6 mm ASTM D 2240

B 6 mm ASTM D 2240

All the available 0 6 mm ASTM D 2240

Shore scales C 6 mm ASTM D 2240

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DIN EN ISO 868
DIN ISO 7619
D 4 mm / 6 mm ASTM D 2240
NFT 51-174
BS903 Part. A26

Micro D N/A 0.5 mm BAREISS

D0 6 mm ASTM D 2240

00 6 mm ASTM D 2240

000 6 mm ASTM D 2240

000S 6 mm ASTM D 2240

DIN ISO 7619

E 6 mm ASTM D 2240
 Type Indenter Sample Thickness Standard Application

AM 1.5 mm DIN ISO 7619

M 1.5 mm ASTM D 2240

Type Indenter Sample Thickness Standard Application

DIN ISO 48,
ASTM D 1415,
Micro 0.6 mm NFT 46-003,
BS903 Part. A 26

DIN ISO 48,

ASTM D 1415,
Normal 6 mm NFT 46-003,
BS903 Part. A 26

DIN ISO 48,

All the available Hard 6 mm
ASTM D 1415,
NFT 46-003,
BS903 Part. A 26
IRHD and VLRH
DIN ISO 48,
scales Low 6 mm
ASTM D 1415,
NFT 46-003,
BS903 Part. A 26

Type Indenter Sample Thickness Standard Application

VLRH 2 mm DIN ISO 27588

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Germany
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