• TENSION & COMPRESSION
• CAPACITY: 500 lbf / 250 kgf / 2500 N
• LARGE BACKLIT GRAPHIC DISPLAY
• USB/RS232/ANALOG/MITUTOYO
• SELECTABLE: lbf / ozf / kgf / gf / N
• ACCURACY: ± 0.1%

Made in America, the M5 Advanced Digital Force Gauge replaces the time proven BG Series retaining its valuable features and adding many new ones: all state-of-the-art. The M5 excels as force display and control of Mark-10 test stands. A bold 6 digit backlit LCD and a simple menu provide a graphic display of in-progress test information and ease in use of the many application tools:

• Easy menu navigation and display minimizes references to manual.
• High speed 7000 Hz peak sampling of rapid occurring events.
• High speed USB & RS232 to 115, 200 baud and full computer control.
• 1000 data point memory with statistical calculations and output.
• Analog ± 1 Vdc output for instantaneous control of external devices.

CONSTRUCTION

• Large backlit 6 digit graphic display.
• American standard load shaft and mounting threads.
• Reversible load shaft—up or down—maintains upright keyboard.
• 150% of capacity overload protection.
• LCD bar graph for visual display of applied force.
• Tension and compression peaks continuously displayed.

OPERATION

• Force set points - output for test stand control and LCD display.
• 1000 data point memory with statistical calculations and output.
• Averaging mode - calculates average force vs. time.
• External trigger mode for switch contact testing and freeze display.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

• Continuous operation with 110 or 220 Vac power adapter.
• Rechargeable NiMH battery for up to 24 hours continuous use.
• Automatic off when battery power reaches critical low point.

ACCURACY

• Accurate to ± 0.1% of full scale ± 1 digit.

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• 1 lb. [.5 kg]
• 6" [152 mm] H x 2.5" [64 mm] W x 1.3" [33 mm] D