M3-012, Series M3 – Digital Force Gauge
IMPERIAL
0.12 – 500 lb
METRIC
54 g – 227 kg
The M3 digital force gauges are designed for tension and compression force testing in numerous applications from 0.12IbF to 500lbF (0.5N to 2500N). The gauges feature a sampling rate of 2,000 Hz, producing accurate results under a wide range of test conditions.
View or download the datasheet below for full technical specifications and wiring diagrams.
Features
- High speed 2,000 Hz sampling rate
- USB data output
- Ultra compact size
- Large back lit graphic display
- Programmable set points with pass/fail indicators
- Live load bar graph with set point markers
- Peak readings and set points always displayed
- Configurable audio alarms and key tones
- 4 selectable units of measurement
- Ergonomic, reversible aluminum housing for hand held use or test standing mounting
- MES UR lite data collection software included
Applications
- Automotive Industry
- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Quality control
Outline Dimensions
Specifications
| Model | M3 |
|---|---|
| Load Range | 0.12 to 500lb (0.5 to 2500N) |
| Accuracy | ±0.3% of full scale ±1 digit |
| Sampling Rate | 2000 Hz |
| Measurement Units | IbF, gF, kgF, N (depending on model) |
| Power | AC or rechargeable battery. Multi-step low battery indicator is displayed gauge shuts off automatically when power is too low |
| Battery Life | Back light on: up to 7 hours of continuous use Back light off: up to 24 of continuous use |
| USB Output | By pressing DATA key only. Configurable up to 115,200 baud |
| Safe Overload | 150% of full scale (display shows “OVER” at 110% and above) |
| Safe Overload | Digital filters, USB output, automatic shut off, default settings, key tones, audio alarms, calibration |
| Configurable settings | Digital filters, USB output, automatic shut off, default settings, key tones, audio alarms, calibration |
| Weight | M3-012 – M3-100: 0.7lb (0.33kg) M3-200 – M3-500: 0.9lb (0.41kg) |
| Load Cell Deflection | All models 0.010 (0.25) ,except 0.005 (0.13) for M3-012 |
| Included Item | Carrying case with chisel, cone, V-groove, hook, flat, extension rod, universal voltage AC adapter, battery, quick-start guide, USB cable, resource CD (USB driver, MESUR lite software, MESUR gauge DEMO software, and user’s guide), and NIST-traceable certificate of calibration (certificate with data is available for an additional charge) |
| Warranty | 3 years (see individual statement for further details) |
Part Numbers
| Model | Thread | Hex |
|---|---|---|
| M3-012 – M3-100 | #10-32 UNF | 5/16” (7.94 mm) |
| M3-200 – M3-500 | 5/16-18 UNC | 11/32” (8.73 mm) |
Capacity and Resolution
| Model | Capacity & Resolution | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Resolution | |||||||
| IbF | kgF | gF | N | IbF | kgF | gF | N | |
| M3-012 | 0.12 | 50 | 0.5 | 0.0001 | 0.05 | 0.0005 | ||
| M3-025 | 0.25 | 100 | 1 | 0.0002 | 0.1 | 0.001 | ||
| M3-05 | 0.5 | 250 | 2.5 | 0.0005 | 0.2 | 0.002 | ||
| M3-2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0.002 | 0.001 | 0.01 | ||
| M3-5 | 5 | 2.5 | 25 | 0.005 | 0.002 | 0.02 | ||
| M3-10 | 10 | 5 | 50 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.05 | ||
| M3-20 | 20 | 10 | 100 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.1 | ||
| M3-50 | 50 | 25 | 250 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.2 | ||
| M3-100 | 100 | 50 | 500 | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.5 | ||
| M3-200 | 200 | 100 | 1000 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1 | ||
| M3-500 | 500 | 250 | 2500 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2 | ||
Certificate of calibration with data is available. Part no. is: CERT.
All models include 110V AC adapters, unless ordered as below:
Add suffix ‘E’ for euro plug (220V), ‘U” for UK plug (220V) or ‘A’ for Australian plug (220V).
Example: M3-05E, M3-100U, M3-500A