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.
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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 | ||||
| M5-012 – M5-20 | M5-50 – M5-100 | M5-200 – M5-500 | M5-750 – M5-1000 | M5-1500 – M5-2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension Rod | 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 | N | kN |
| 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.
Dimensions
M5-012 – M5-500
| Load Cell Thread | |
| M5-012 – M5-100 | #10-32M UNF |
| M5-200 – M5-500 | 5/16-18M UNC |
M5-750 – M5-2000
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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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] |
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| 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] |
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| 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.
