Description

Series 3 digital force gauges are designed for tension and compression force testing in numerous applications from 0.12 lbF to 500 lbF (0.5 N to 2500 N). The gauges feature a sampling rate of 2,000 Hz, producing accurate results under a wide range of test conditions. A backlit graphic LCD displays large characters, and a menu is available to access the gauges’ features and configurable parameters. USB output is provided for data collection purposes.

Set point indicators are provided for pass-fail testing. 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.

An ergonomic, reversible aluminum housing allows for hand held use or test stand mounting for more sophisticated testing requirements. Series 3 digital 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 2,000 Hz sampling rate
• USB data output of continuous or individual data points
• ultra-compact size
• large LCD backlit graphic display
• programmable set points with pass/faill indicators
• live load bar graph with set point markers
• peak readings and set points are always displayed
• three selectable units of measurement
• configurable audio alarms and key tones

Specifications

• Accuracy
  • ±0.3% of full scale
• Sampling Rate
  • 2,000 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, gF, kgF, N (depending on model)
• USB Outputs
  • Configurable up to 115,200 baud
• Safe Overload
  • 200% of full scale (display shows “OVER” at 110% and above)
• Weight
  • M3-012 – M3-100: 0.7 lb
  • M3-200 – M3-500: 0.9 lb
• Included Items
  • Carrying case, chisel, cone, V-groove, hook, flat, extension rod, AC adapter, battery, quick-start guide, USB cable, NIST-traceable certificate of calibration (data is available for an additional charge)
    • CSC can supply an ISO17025 calibration cert with data
• Environments Requirements
  • 40-100°F, max 96% humidity, non-condensing
• Warranty
  • 3 years

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