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Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gauges

Force & Torque Measurement

Full Description

Series 5 advanced digital force gauges are designed for tension and compression force testing in numerous applications across virtually every industry, with capacities from 0.12 lb to 2,000 lbF (0.5 N to 10 kN). The gauges feature an industry-leading sampling rate of 7,000 Hz, producing accurate results even for quick-action tests. Accuracy is ±0.1% of full scale, and resolution is 1/5000. A large, backlit graphics LCD displays large, legible characters, while the simple menu navigation allows for quick access to the gauges’ many features and configurable parameters. Data can be transferred to a PC or other data collector via USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo (Digimatic), or analog outputs.

On-board data memory for up to 1,000 readings is included, as are statistical calculations and output to a PC. Integrated set points with indicators are ideal for pass-fail testing and for triggering external devices such as an alarm, relay, or test stand. The gauges are overload protected to 200% of capacity, and an analog load bar is shown on the display for graphical representation of applied force.

The Series 5’s averaging mode addresses the need to record the average force over time, useful in applications such as peel testing, while external trigger mode makes switch activation testing simple and accurate. An ergonomic, reversible aluminum design allows for hand held use or test stand mounting for more sophisticated testing requirements.

Series 5 force gauges are directly compatible with Mark-10 test stands, grips, and software.

The gauges include MESUR™ Lite data acquisition software. MESUR™ Lite tabulates continuous or single point data. One-click export to Excel allows for further data manipulation.

Features

High-speed 7,000 Hz sampling rate
High-speed 500 Hz data output rate
USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, and analog output
Large backlit graphic display
1,000-point data memory with statistics (min, max, mean, standard deviation) and outputs
Live load bar graph with set point markers
Programmable set points, with alarms and outputs
Peak readings and set points always displayed
Averaging mode - calculates average readings over time
External trigger mode - for switch contact testing or remotely stopping display update
Automatic data output via USB/RS-232
5 selectable units of measurement
Configurable audio alarms and key tones
Password protection, configurable for individual keys and calibration

Specification

Accuracy:	±0.1% of full scale
Sampling rate:	7,000 Hz
Data output rate:	Up to 500 Hz*
Power:	AC or rechargeable battery. Multi-step low battery indicator is displayed, gauge shuts off automatically when power is too low.
Battery life:	Backlight on: up to 7 hours of continuous use Backlight off: up to 24 hours of continuous use
Measurement units:	lbF, ozF, gF, kgF, N, kN, mN (depending on model)
Outputs:	USB / RS-232: Configurable up to 115,200 baud. Automatic output available up to 250 Hz. Includes Gauge Control Language 2 for full computer control. Mitutoyo (Digimatic): Serial BCD suitable for all Mitutoyo SPC-compatible devices. Analog: ±1 VDC, ±0.25% of full scale at capacity, General purpose: T
Safe overload:	200% of full scale (display shows “OVER” at 110% and above)
Weight:	M5-012 - M5-100: 1 lb [0.5 kg] M5-200 - M5-500: 1.2 lb [0.5 kg] M5-750 - M5-2000: 1.8 lb [0.8 kg]
Shipping weight:	M5-012 - M5-100: 3 lb [1.4 kg] M5-200 - M5-500: 3.2 lb [1.6 kg] M5-750 - M5-2000: 5 lb [2.3 kg]
Environmental requirements:	40 – 100°F, max. 96% humidity, non-condensing
Warranty:	3 years (see individual statement for further details)
HS code:	Model no.	HS code:
M5 (all capacities)	9024100000
15-1004 AC1109 AC1111 AC1118 AC1030 AC1031 AC1032 AC1035 AC1052	9024800000
ECCN:	EAR99
Country of origin:	USA

Models

Capacity x Resolution
Model	lbF	ozF	kgF	gF	N	kN	mN
M5-012	0.12 x 0.00002	2 x 0.0005	-	50 x 0.01	0.5 x 0.0001	-	500 x 0.1
M5-025	0.25 x 0.00005	4 x 0.001	-	100 x 0.02	1 x 0.0002	-	1000 x 0.2
M5-05	0.5 x 0.0001	8 x 0.002	-	250 x 0.05	2.5 x 0.0005	-	2500 x 0.5
M5-2	2 x 0.0005	32 x 0.01	1 x 0.0002	1000 x 0.2	10 x 0.002	-	-
M5-5	5 x 0.001	80 x 0.02	2.5 x 0.0005	2500 x 0.5	25 x 0.005	-	-
M5-10	10 x 0.002	160 x 0.05	5 x 0.001	5000 x 1	50 x 0.01	-	-
M5-20	20 x 0.005	320 x 0.1	10 x 0.002	10000 x 2	100 x 0.02	-	-
M5-50	50 x 0.01	800 x 0.2	25 x 0.005	25000 x 5	250 x 0.05	-	-
M5-100	100 x 0.02	1600 x 0.5	50 x 0.01	50000 x 10	500 x 0.1	-	-
M5-200	200 x 0.05	3200 x 1	100 x 0.02	-	1000 x 0.2	1 x 0.0002	-
M5-500	500 x 0.1	8000 x 2	250 x 0.05	-	2500 x 0.5	2.5 x 0.0005	-
M5-1000	1000 x 0.5	16000 x 5	500 x 0.2	-	5000 x 2	5 x 0.002	-
M5-2000	2000 x 1	32000 x 20	1000 x 0.5	-	10000 x 5	10 x 0.005	-