The DFE II Series is available with capacities from 2 lbf (10 N) to 500 lbf (2500 N). Standard gauge functions including normal and peak readings, high/ low limits, setpoints, pass/fail results, statistical results, load cell actuation and direction. Loads are displayed in ozf, gf, lbf, kgf and N units.
Replaces obsolete Chatillon gauges:
- DFE, E-DFE, DFM, DFIS, DFT, ACCUFORCE III (AF3), CD-2
Features
- Better than 0.25% FS Accuracy
- Load Limits, Pass/Fail Limits
- NIST Calibration with Data
- Embedded SPC (Mean, CV, Std, Dev)
- Save Up to 20 Results
- Operating Temperature 40 to 110°F (5 to 45°C)
- Compatible with Chatillon ForceTest Software (SPK-DF-FORCETEST)
Specifications
- Accuracy: ±0.25% of full scale
- Peak Capture Rate: 7000 Hz
- Data Sampling: 7 Hz
- Display Update Rate: 10 Hz
- Power: Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride) or direct AC 120/230Vac
- Battery life
- Dimming on: 20 hours
- Dimming off: off: 16 hours
- Measurement units: lbF, ozF, gF, kgF, N, kN (depending on model)
- Outputs
- USB / RS-232: 9600 to 115,200 baud.
- Mitutoyo
- Analog: ±2 V
- Safe overload: 150% of full scale
- Instrument Weight: 1.5 lbs [0.7 kg]
- Shipping Weight: 4 lbs (2 kg)
- Warranty: 1 year
Models Available [Capacity x Resolution]
Model | ozF | lbF | gF | kgF | N |
DFE2-2 | 32 x 0.01 | 2 x 0.001 | 1000 x 1 | 1 x 0.001 | 10 x 0.01 |
DFE2-10 | 160 x 0.1 | 10 x 0.01 | 5000 x 1 | 5 x 0.001 | 50 x 0.01 |
DFE2-25 | 400 x 0.1 | 25 x 0.01 | 10000 x 10 | 10 x 0.01 | 100 x 0.1 |
DFE2-50 | 800 x 0.1 | 50 x 0.01 | 25000 x 10 | 25 x 0.01 | 250 x 0.1 |
DFE2-100 | 1600 x 1 | 100 x 0.1 | 50000 x 10 | 50 x 0.01 | 500 x 0.1 |
DFE2-200 | - | 200 x 0.1 | - | 100 x 0.1 | 1000 x 1 |
DFE2-500 | - | 500 x 0.1 | - | 250 x 0.1 | 2500 x 1 |
Included Items

- DFE-II Gauge
- Carrying case
- Chisel point
- Point
- Notch adapter
- Hook
- Flat adapter
- Extension rod
- Charger
- USB cable
- TCD Wedge Software
- NIST calibration certificate
Dimensions

Documents
Force Gauge Comparison
Chatillon | |||
Series | DFX2 (DFX-II) | DFE2 (DFE-II) | DFS2 (DFS-II) |
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Capacities | 10 to 200 lbf 50 to 1,000 N |
2 to 500 lbf 10 to 2,500 N |
0.5 to 500 lbf 2.5 to 2,500 N |
Accuracy | 0.3% FS | 0.25% FS | 0.2% FS |
Data Outputs | - | USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, Analog | |
Calibration | Cert. of Conformance included. NIST & ISO Optional | NIST Included. ISO Optional |
Mark-10 | |||||
Series | Series 2 | Series 3 | Series 4 | Series 5 | Series 7 |
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Capacities | 2 to 500 lbf 10 to 2,500 N |
0.12 to 500 lbf .5 to 2,500 N |
0.12 to 500 lbf .5 to 2,500 N |
0.12 to 2,000 lbf 0.5 to 10,000 N |
0.12 to 500 lbf 0.5 to 2,500 N |
Accuracy | 0.5% FS | 0.3% FS | 0.2% FS | 0.1% FS | 0.1% FS |
Data Outputs | - | USB | USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, Analog | ||
Calibration | Cert. of Conformance included. NIST & ISO Optional | NIST (No Data) Included. NIST with Data & ISO Optional | NIST Included. ISO Optional |
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