Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gauge

Manufactured by Mark-10

Our Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gauges feature an industry-leading, high-speed sampling rate of 7,000 Hz, producing accurate results, even for quick-action tension and compression force tests.

They’re used in numerous applications across industries like automotive, pharmacies, and general manufacturing, with capacities from 0.5 N to 10 kN. An ergonomic, reversible aluminium design allows for handheld use or test stand mounting for more sophisticated testing requirements.

These force gauges are overload protected to 200% of capacity, and an analogue load bar is shown on the display for graphical representation of applied force.

Benefits

Accuracy is ±0.1% of full scale, and resolution is 1/5000.
Large, backlit graphics LCD displays large, legible characters.
Simple menu navigation allows for quick access to the gauges’ many features and configurable parameters.
On-board data memory for up to 1,000 readings is included, as are statistical calculations and output to a PC.
Data can be transferred to a PC or other data collector via USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo (Digimatic), or analogue outputs.
Integrated set points with indicators are ideal for pass-fail testing and for triggering external devices such as an alarm, relay, or test stand.
Averaging mode addresses the need to record the average force over time, which comes in handy for applications such as peel testing.
External trigger mode makes switch activation testing simple and accurate.
Includes MESUR^®Lite data acquisition software, which tabulates continuous or single point data.
One-click export to Excel allows for further data manipulation.
Five selectable units of measurement.
Compatible with a wide range of gripping fixtures and test stands.
Three year warranty.
Supported by AML in the UK.

The Series 5 Force Gauges include the following accessories:

1 x extension rod*
1 x hook*
1 x cone*
1 x chisel*
1 x V-groove*
1 x flat*
1 x coupling*
1 x thread adapter
I x carrying case
1 x USB cable
1 x AC adapter
1 x battery
1 x certificate of calibration with data (Please Note: The instrument includes a built-in calibration mode that can be accessed by the user, but only after entering the provided passcode).

*The specific accessory depends on the force gauge model. See the table below for details:

Accessory	Gauge Model
Accessory	M5-012 – M5-20	M5-50 – M5-100	M5-200 – M5-500	M5-750 – M5-1000	M5-1500 – M5-2000
Extension Rod	M5-012 – M5-20	G1024	G1024	G1031	G1031	G1031
Cone	G1026	G1026	G1033	G1033	G1033
Chisel	G1025	G1025	G1032	G1032	G1032
V-Groove	G1027	G1027	G1034	G1034	G1034
Flat	G1029	G1029	G1036	G1036	G1036
Hook	G1028	G1038	G1035	G1042	–
Coupling	–	G1039	G1037	–	–
Thread Adapter	–	–	–	G1041	G1041

Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gauge Models – Capacity x Resolution

Model

M5-012

0.5 x 0.0001

M5-025

1 x 0.0002

M5-05

2.5 x 0.0005

M5-2

10 x 0.002

M5-5

25 x 0.005

M5-10

50 x 0.01

M5-20

100 x 0.02

M5-50

250 x 0.05

M5-100

500 x 0.1

M5-200

1000 x 0.2

1 x 0.0002

M5-300

1500 x 0.5

1.5 x 0.0005

M5-500

2500 x 0.5

2.5 x 0.0005

M5-750*

3750 x 2

3.75 x 0.002

M5-1000*

5000 x 2

5 x 0.002

M5-1500*

7500 x 5

7.5 x 0.005

M5-2000*

10000 x 5

10 x 0.005

* Note: At 500 lbF (2,500 N) or more, force gauges are not recommended for applications involving sudden, sharp breaks. Examples include compression of brittle materials, pull testing of welds, etc. Consider an indicator with load cell instead.

Technical Data

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 230,400 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, ±2% of full scale at capacity.
General purpose: Three open drain outputs, one input.
Set points: Three open drain lines, 40 VDC max., 100 mA DC max.

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)

Conformance:

CE, UKCA

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

* Firmware version 2.3.0 or higher required.

	Load Cell Thread
M5-012 – M5-100	#10-32M UNF
M5-200 – M5-500	5/16-18M UNC

Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gauge

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