Mark-10 Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gage, Mitutoyo, and analog outputs

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7,000 Hz peak sampling rate

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±0.1% accuracy

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1,000 point data memory and statistics

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Reversible display

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Measures Tension &
Compression Force (Push / Pull)
11 Ranges up to 500 lbs

The Mark-10 Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gage are designed for tension and compression force testing in quality control, manufacturing, and R&D areas. A range of capacities from 0.12 lb to 500 lb (0.5 N to 2500 N) is available to address numerous applications in the medical device, pharmaceutical, packaging, consumer products, automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

The Mark-10 Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gage feature an industry-leading peak sampling rate of 7,000 Hz, producing accurate results even for quick-action tests. Accuracy is ±0.1% of full scale ±1 digit, and resolution is 1/5000. A large, backlit graphics LCD displays large, legible characters, while the simple menu navigation allows for quick access to the gauges’ many features and configurable parameters. Data can be transferred to a PC or other data collector via USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo (Digimatic), or analog outputs.

On-board data memory for up to 1000 readings is included, as are statistical calculations and output to a PC. Integrated set points with indicators are ideal for pass-fail testing and for triggering external devices such as an alarm, relay, or test stand. The gauges are overload protected to 150% of capacity, and an analog load bar is shown on the display for graphical representation of applied force.

The Series 5’s averaging mode addresses the need to record the average force over time, useful in applications such as peel testing, while external trigger mode makes switch activation testing simple and accurate. An ergonomic aluminum design allows for hand held use or test stand mounting for more sophisticated testing requirements. The housing may be reversed in order for the load cell shaft to be oriented up or down, while the display and buttons remain upright.

Kit Contents

Mark-10 Series 5 Digital Force Gauge Extension rod Hook Cone Chisel V-Groove Flat Coupling

Thread adapter Carrying case USB cable AC adapter Battery Resource CD Certificate of calibration with data Three (3) year warranty

Features

• High-speed 7,000 Hz sampling rate
• USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, and analog output
• Large backlit graphic display
• 1,000-point data memory with statistics (min, max, mean, standard deviation) and outputs
• Live load bar graph with set point markers
• Programmable set points, with alarms and outputs
• Peak readings and set points always displayed
• Averaging mode – calculates average readings over time
• External trigger mode – for switch contact testing or remotely stopping display update
• Automatic data output via USB/RS-232
• 5 selectable units of measurement
• Configurable audio alarms and key tones
• Password protection, configurable for individual keys and calibration

Specifications

Accuracy	±0.1% of full scale
Sampling rate	7,000 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, ozF, gF, kgF, N, kN, mN (depending on model)
Outputs	USB / RS-232: Configurable up to 115,200 baud. Automatic output available up to 250 Hz. Includes Gauge Control Language 2 for full computer control. Mitutoyo (Digimatic): Serial BCD suitable for all Mitutoyo SPC-compatible devices. Analog: ±1 VDC, ±0.25% of full scale at capacity, General purpose: Three open drain outputs, one input. Set points: Three open drain lines.
Safe overload	200% of full scale (display shows “OVER” at 110% and above)
Weight	M5-012 – M5-100: 1.0 lb [0.45 kg] M5-200 – M5-500: 1.2 lb [0.54 kg] M5-750 – M5-2000: 1.8 lb [0.82 kg]
Environmental requirements	40 – 100°F, max. 96% humidity, non-condensing
Warranty	3 years (see individual statement for further details)

* Note: At 500 lbF (2,500 N) or more, force gauges are not recommended for applications involving sudden, sharp breaks. Examples include compression of brittle materials, pull testing of welds, etc. Consider an indicator with load cell instead.

Force Ranges

Model	lbF	ozF	kgF	gF	N	kN	mN
M5-012	0.12 x 0.00002	2 x 0.0005	–	50 x 0.01	0.5 x 0.0001	–	500 x 0.1
M5-025	0.25 x 0.00005	4 x 0.001	–	100 x 0.02	1 x 0.0002	–	1000 x 0.2
M5-05	0.5 x 0.0001	8 x 0.002	–	250 x 0.05	2.5 x 0.0005	–	2500 x 0.5
M5-2	2 x 0.0005	32 x 0.01	1 x 0.0002	1000 x 0.2	10 x 0.002	–	–
M5-5	5 x 0.001	80 x 0.02	2.5 x 0.0005	2500 x 0.5	25 x 0.005	–	–
M5-10	10 x 0.002	160 x 0.05	5 x 0.001	5000 x 1	50 x 0.01	–	–
M5-20	20 x 0.005	320 x 0.1	10 x 0.002	10000 x 2	100 x 0.02	–	–
M5-50	50 x 0.01	800 x 0.2	25 x 0.005	25000 x 5	250 x 0.05	–	–
M5-100	100 x 0.02	1600 x 0.5	50 x 0.01	50000 x 10	500 x 0.1	–	–
M5-200	200 x 0.05	3200 x 1	100 x 0.02	–	1000 x 0.2	1 x 0.0002	–
M5-300	300 x 0.1	4800 x 2	150 x 0.05	–	1500 x 0.5	1.5 x 0.0005	–
M5-500	500 x 0.1	8000 x 2	250 x 0.2	–	2500 x 0.5	2.5 x 0.0005	–
M5-750*	750 x 0.5	12000 x 10	375 x 0.2	–	3750 x 2	3.75 x 0.002	–
M5-1000*	1000 x 0.5	16000 x 5	500 x 0.2	–	5000 x 2	5 x 0.002	–
M5-1500*	1500 x 1	24000 x 20	750 x 0.5	–	7500 x 5	7.5 x 0.005	–
M5-2000*	2000 x 1	32000 x 20	1000 x 0.5	–	10000 x 5	10 x 0.005	–

Included Accessories

	M5-012 - M5-20	M4-50 - M5-100	M5-200 - M5-500
Extension Rods	G1024	G1031
Cone	G1026		G1033
Chisel	G1025		G1032
V-Groove	G1027		G1034
Flat	G1029		G1036
Hook	G1028	G1038	G1035
Coupling		G1039	G1037

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Downloads

Mark-10 Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gage - Instruction Manual

Mark-10 Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gage - Data Sheet

Mark-10 Series 5 Advanced Digital Force Gage - Comparison Chart