M5-012 – Series M4/M5 – Digital Force Gauges
IMPERIAL
0.12 – 500 lb
METRIC
54 g – 227 kg
The Series 4 and 5 digital force gauges are designed for tension and compression force testing in a wide variety of industry applications. Both gauges are available in working force ranges from of 0.12 to 500 pounds (0.5 to 2500 N).
The Series 4 gauge features a sampling rate of 3,000 Hz, with resolution of 1/2000 of a unit, and an on-board memory for up to 50 readings.
The Series 5 gauge has a sample frequency of 7,000 Hz (resolution of 1/5000 unit) and on-board memory for up to 1,000 readings.
Both gauges feature a large, backlit LCD screen for easy reading and sample menus that are user friendly, allowing easy configuration for any test situation. The gauges may be either handheld or test stand mounted, and allow data transfer to a PC by means of several different cable configurations (digital and analog). When connected to a computer, the on-board software allows one-click export of bulk data into an Excel spreadsheet.
View or download the datasheet below for full technical specifications and wiring diagrams.
Key Features
- Standard and high-speed sample rates (3kHz, 7kHz)
- A wide range of force capacities available
- Multiple output interfaces for data transfer (USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, analog)
- Automatic data output
- Averaging mode, external trigger mode
- Programmable audio alarms and key tones
- Large back lit graphic display
- On board memory for storing test measurements
- Live load bar graph with set point markers
- Programmable set points
- Five selectable units of measurement
- Peak readings and set points always displayed
- Available in many different force ranges
- Password protection
Ideal Applications
- Automotive Industry
- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Quality control
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
- Carrying case
- Chisel, cone, V-grove, hook, flat & extension rod
- AC adapter and battery
- Quick start guide
- USB cable and resource CD (USB driver, software demo,
user’s guide) - NIST-traceable certificate of calibration with data
Outline Dimensions
| M5 Series Gauge | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Thread | Hex |
| M5-012 – M5-100 | #10-32 | 5/16” |
| M5-200 – M5-500 | 5/16-18 | 11/32” |
Specifications
| Model | M5 |
|---|---|
| Load Range | 0.12 to 500lb (0.5 to 2500N) |
| Accuracy | ±0.2% of full scale ±1 digit (M4) ±0.1% of full scale ±1 digit (M5) |
| Sampling Rate | 3,000 Hz (Series 4 gauge) 7,000 Hz (Series 5 gauge) |
| Measurement Units | 5 to 7 different units, depending on model |
| Power | AC or rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life | Back light on: up to 7 hours of continuous use Back light off: up to 24 hours of continuous use |
| Output | USB/RS-232, Mitutoyo (Digimatic), Analog ±1 VDC, ±0.25% of full scale at capacity, 3 open drain general purpose outputs, 3 open drain set point outputs |
| Safe Overload | 150% of full scale (display shows limit being approached) |
| Configurable settings | Many settings to customize gauge parameters and controls |
| Weight | 1.0 to 1.2lb depending on model and options |
| 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, AC adapter, battery, USB cable, software, certificate of calibration, user manual |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Part Numbers
| Model | Capacity | Resolution | Load Cell Deflection | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IbF | ozF | kgF | gF | N | kN | mN | IbF | ozF | kgF | gF | N | kN | mN | ||
| M5-012 | 0.12 | 2 | 50 | 0.5 | 500 | 0.00002 | 0.0005 | 0.01 | 0.0001 | 0.1 | 0.005 (0.13) | ||||
| M5-025 | 0.25 | 4 | 100 | 1 | 1000 | 0.00005 | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.0002 | 0.2 | 0.010 (0.25) | ||||
| M5-05 | 0.5 | 8 | 250 | 2.5 | 2500 | 0.0001 | 0.002 | 0.05 | 0.0005 | 0.5 | 0.010 (0.25) | ||||
| M5-2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 1000 | 10 | 0.0005 | 0.01 | 0.0002 | 0.2 | 0.002 | 0.009 (0.23) | ||||
| M5-5 | 5 | 80 | 2.5 | 2500 | 25 | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.0005 | 0.5 | 0.005 | 0.005 (0.13) | ||||
| M5-10 | 10 | 160 | 5 | 5000 | 50 | 0.002 | 0.05 | 0.001 | 1 | 0.01 | 0.010 (0.25) | ||||
| M5-20 | 20 | 320 | 10 | 10000 | 100 | 0.005 | 0.1 | 0.002 | 2 | 0.02 | 0.004 (0.10) | ||||
| M5-50 | 50 | 800 | 25 | 25000 | 250 | 0.01 | 0.2 | 0.005 | 5 | 0.05 | 0.010 (0.25) | ||||
| M5-100 | 100 | 1600 | 50 | 50000 | 500 | 0.02 | 0.5 | 0.01 | 10 | 0.1 | 0.010 (0.25) | ||||
| M5-200 | 200 | 3200 | 100 | 1000 | 1 | 0.05 | 1 | 0.02 | 0.2 | 0.0002 | 0.010 (0.25) | ||||
| M5-500 | 500 | 8000 | 250 | 2500 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 2 | 0.05 | 0.5 | 0.0005 | 0.010 (0.25) | ||||
All models include 110V AC adapters.
Add suffix “E” for euro plug (220V) or “U” for UK plug (220V).
Ex: M5-50E, M5-200U