Description
ADE MicroSense 3016 Tolerance Measurement Unit Analog Gauge Eddy Current No Probe
The ADE MicroSense 3016 is a benchtop tolerance measurement unit designed to measure positive and negative dimensional tolerance with a precision analog meter display calibrated in thousandths of an inch. The instrument uses an eddy-current sensing principle and accepts an external probe via the rear-panel probe connector, allowing the user to configure the system for specific measurement applications. The unit is being sold without a probe — the rear probe port is present and ready for installation.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: ADE Technologies
- Model: MicroSense 3016
- Type: Tolerance Measurement Unit (eddy-current displacement/gauge system)
- Display: Analog meter, scale calibrated in thousandths of an inch; three reference tolerance lines (a, b, c) visible on meter face
- Measurement: Positive (+) and negative (−) tolerance
- Front panel controls: + Tolerance button, − Tolerance button, Set Reading toggle switch, Range selector knob (positions a, b, c, d), Set Tol knob
- Front panel indicators: Power-on indicator (red LED)
- Rear panel connectors: SENS, DISPL, FAR ZERO, and PROBE ports (circular multi-pin style); fuse holder
- Power: 100V AC (per rear panel label)
- Form factor: Benchtop, off-white enclosure
- Probe: Not included — probe port is present and ready for probe installation
- What's included: MicroSense 3016 unit with AC power cable only
Applications
The ADE MicroSense series of tolerance gauging instruments was developed for precision dimensional measurement in semiconductor wafer fabrication, flat panel substrate inspection, and general industrial metrology. ADE Technologies (later acquired by KLA-Tencor) was a well-regarded manufacturer of non-contact capacitance and eddy-current gauging systems widely used in cleanroom and semiconductor production environments from the 1980s through the 2000s. The MicroSense 3016 is representative of that era's bench-style eddy-current gauging instruments, used to verify part dimensions fall within specified positive and negative tolerance bands — a common requirement in high-precision machining, disk drive component inspection, and thin-film process control. These instruments are still sought by labs and machine shops needing reliable analog tolerance gauging for legacy processes or educational metrology setups.
This ADE MicroSense 3016 Tolerance Measurement Unit has been inspected and is in good used condition. The analog meter face, front panel controls (+ Tolerance, - Tolerance, Set Reading, Range, and Set Tol), and rear connector ports all appear intact and undamaged. The unit shows typical cosmetic wear consistent with previous bench use, including some light discoloration visible near the front panel controls. No probe is included — the rear probe port is present and ready for probe installation. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
ADE Technologies |
Model: |
MicroSense 3016 |
MPN: |
3016 |
Type: |
Tolerance Measurement Unit |
SKU: |
24621 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Measurement Type: |
Positive and Negative Tolerance / Displacement |
Display Type: |
Analog Meter (Thousandths scale) |
Scale: |
Thousandths of an inch |
Probe Included: |
No — probe port present, probe not included |
Front Panel Controls: |
+ Tolerance, - Tolerance, Set Reading, Range, Set Tol |
Rear Panel Connections: |
SENS, DISPL, FAR ZERO, PROBE connectors; fuse holder |
Power Requirements: |
100V AC (visible on rear label) |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop |
Application: |
Semiconductor metrology, precision dimensional gauging |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only — no probe included. Probe port is present and ready for installation. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
ADE MicroSense 3016 Tolerance Measurement Unit inspected and in good used condition. Shows typical bench wear. Analog gauge and front/rear panel controls intact. No probe included — probe port is present. Please contact us with any questions. |
