Description
Series 2 digital force gauges for basic tension and compression force testing, this gauge will capture peak tension and compression.
The gauges are overload protected to 200% of capacity. An ergonomic, reversible aluminum housing allows for hand held use or fixture mounting, rugged enough for applications in both production and laboratory environments. Series 2 gauges are directly compatible with Mark-10 test stands and grips.
Features
- Calculates peak tension and compression values
- 3 selectable units of measurement
- Ultra-compact, ergonomic housing
- Configurable default measurement unit and mode
- 500 Hz sampling rate
- Large, backlit graphic display with auto-dimming
- Powered by rechargeable battery or AC adapter
- Reversible housing for alternate load cell orientation
Specifications
- Accuracy: +/- 0.5% of full scale
- Safe Overload: 200% of full scale
- Sampling Rate: 500 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, kgF, N
- Weight
- M2-2 – M2-100: 0.7 lb [0.33 kg]
- M2-200 – M2-500: 0.9 lb [0.41 kg]
- Environmental requirements: 40 - 100°F, max. 96% humidity, non-condensating
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Warranty: 3 years (see individual statement for further details)
Included Items
- Certificate of Conformance
- AC adapter
- Rechargeable battery (inside the gauge)
This force gauge (Series 2) does not include attachments or a case. They are available to purchase. The Series 3 force gauge includes the attachments and case.
Models Available
| Capacity x Resolution | |||
| Model | lbF | kgF | N |
| M2-2 | 2 x 0.002 | 1 x 0.001 | 10 x 0.01 |
| M2-5 | 5 x 0.005 | 2.5 x 0.002 | 25 x 0.02 |
| M2-10 | 10 x 0.01 | 5 x 0.005 | 50 x 0.05 |
| M2-20 | 20 x 0.02 | 10 x 0.01 | 100 x 0.1 |
| M2-50 | 50 x 0.05 | 25 x 0.02 | 250 x 0.2 |
| M2-100 | 100 x 0.1 | 50 x 0.05 | 500 x 0.5 |
| M2-200 | 200 x 0.2 | 100 x 0.1 | 1000 x 1 |
| M2-500 | 500 x 0.5 | 250 x 0.2 | 2500 x 2 |
If a higher force capacity, the Series 5 force gauge has capacities up to 2000 lbf (M5-2000)
Optional Accessories
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Attachments for force gauges under 20 lbF
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| 23-1031-1 Attachment Kit includes the following parts | |
| G1028 |
Small hook, #10-32F
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| G1029 | Flat head, #10-32F |
| G1026 | Cone, #10-32F |
| G1025 |
Chisel point, #10-32F
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| G1027 | V-groove, #10-32F |
| G1024 |
Extension rod, 5", #10-32F
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*The above kit has the small hook instead of the medium hook and coupling shown below. This lighter hook weighs less than the medium hook and coupling combination.
| Attachments for force gauges 5 lbF to 100 lbF | |
| 23-1031-2 Attachment Kit includes the following parts | |
| G1038 |
Medium hook, #10-32M (requires G1039)
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| G1039 |
Coupling, #10-32F/F
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| G1029 | Flat head, #10-32F |
| G1026 | Cone, #10-32F |
| G1025 |
Chisel point, #10-32F
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| G1027 | V-groove, #10-32F |
| G1024 |
Extension rod, 5", #10-32F
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| Attachments for force gauges 200 lbF to 500 lbF | |
| 23-1031-3 Attachment Kit includes the following parts | |
| G1035 |
Large hook, 5/16-18M (requires G1037)
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| G1037 |
Coupling, 5/16-18F/F
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| G1036 | Flat head, 5/16-18F |
| G1033 | Cone, 5/16-18F |
| G1032 |
Chisel point, 5/16-18F
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| G1034 | V-groove, 5/16-18F |
| G1031 |
Extension rod, 5", 5/16-18F
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Documentation
Dimensions
| Model | Load Cell Thread |
| M2-2 – M2-100 | #10-32 UNF |
| M2-200 – M2-500 | 5/16-18 UNC |
