Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Thank you… Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series 5 digital force gauge, designed for tension and compression force testing applications from 0.12 lb to 1,000 lb (0.5 N to 5,000 N) full scale. The Series 5 is an essential component of a force testing system, typically also comprising a test stand, grips, and data collection software.
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 List of included items Part No. M5-012 – M5-50 – M5-200 – M5-1000 Qty. M5-20 M5-100 M5-500 Description 12-1049 12-1049 12-1049 12-1049 Carrying Case 08-1022 08-1022 08-1022 08-1022 AC adapter body with US, EU, or UK...
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide accumulate in the sample during testing. Extra bodily protection should be worn if a destructive failure of a test sample is possible. 6. In certain applications, such as the testing of brittle samples that can shatter, or other applications that could lead to a hazardous situation, it is strongly recommended that a machine guarding system be employed to protect the operator and others in the vicinity from shards or debris.
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 3 MECHANICAL SETUP 3.1 Loading shaft orientation In order to accommodate a variety of testing requirements, the orientation of the loading shaft may be set up in either of the two positions shown below. In order to change the loading shaft orientation, loosen the two captive screws on the back side of the housing, separate the two housing halves, rotate one half 180 degrees, and reassemble.
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide such a way that it is prevented from slipping out during a test, preventing a potential safety risk to the operator and others in the vicinity. If using a grip or fixture from a supplier other than Mark-10, ensure that it is constructed of suitably rugged materials and components.
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide N – Newton kN – Kilonewton mN – Millinewton Note: not all gauge capacities measure in all the above units. Refer to the capacity / resolution table in the Specifications section for details. Mode The current measurement mode.
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 4.3 Menu navigation basics Most of the gauge’s various functions and parameters are configured through the main menu. To access the menu press MENU. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the items. The current selection is denoted with clear text over a dark background.
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide AVERAGE MODE Disabled Enabled + Settings Then, scroll to Settings, and press ENTER to configure the parameters. The parameters are as follows: AVERAGE MODE SETTINGS Initial Delay Averaging Time Trigger Force 1.200 Parameter Description Initial Delay The time delay, in seconds, before the averaging sequence commences.
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide EXTERNAL TRIGGER Disabled Momentary Hi->Lo Momentary Lo->Hi Maintained High Maintained Low Option Description Momentary High Low The display will freeze the captured reading until ZERO is pressed. Applies to a high to low transition of the trigger signal. Momentary Low ...
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Available settings: 1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128,256,512,1024. It is recommended to keep the current reading filter at its lowest value for best performance, and the displayed reading filter at its highest value for best stability. 7 SET POINTS 7.1 General Information Set points are useful for tolerance checking (pass/fail), triggering an external device such as a motorized test...
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Interactions with External Trigger Mode Even if set points have been enabled, they are inactive when the gauge is in External Trigger mode. 7.3 Using Set Points to Control Mark-10 Motorized Test Stands When using set points to stop/cycle crosshead motion on a Mark-10 motorized test stand, both set points must be enabled, and each set point must be set to opposite measurement directions.
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 8.2 Statistics Statistical calculations are performed for the saved values. Calculations include number of readings, minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation. 8.3 Output Data Press ENTER to output data to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING DATA…”, then “DATA SENT”.
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Click “Install”. 3. The next screen appears as follows: Click “Continue Anyway”. 4. After installation completes the following screen may appear in non-Windows 7 operating systems. Restart the computer before connecting a Mark-10 USB device. 5.
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Select “No, not this time”, then click “Next”. 6. The next screen appears as follows: Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, then click “Next”. 7. The next screen appears as follows: Click “Continue Anyway”.
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 8. The next, and final, screen appears as follows: Click “Finish”. The Mark-10 USB device is now installed and ready to use. The COM port number assigned by Windows may be identified in Device Manager, or in the communication application being used, such as MESURgauge or HyperTerminal.
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 9.3 Automatic Output The gauge has the ability to output data continuously via RS-232 or USB. To enable automatic output, select Auto Output from the Serial/USB Settings sub-menu. The screen appears as follows: AUTO OUTPUT Disabled Enabled...
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Three options are available: Selection Function when pressing DATA Outputs data via the serial and USB ports RS232/USB Output Mitutoyo Output Outputs data via Mitutoyo (Digimatic) through the serial port Memory Storage Stores a reading to memory (refer to the Memory section for details) Any combination of the above functions may be selected.
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Units Switch units to pound-force Switch units to ounce-force Switch units to kilogram-force Switch units to gram-force Switch units to Newtons Switch units to Milli-Newtons Switch units to Kilo-Newtons Basic Functions Current mode (real time mode) for primary reading Peak Tension mode for primary reading Peak Compression mode for primary reading Clear peaks...
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide External Trigger Enable high level-triggered External trigger mode Enable low level-triggered External trigger mode ETHL Enable reading captured on a high to low transition ETLH Enable reading captured on a low to high transition Disable External trigger mode Input / Output Bits Set output bit (open drain, pull to ground).
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide CALIBRATION To invert the display, press the DIRECTION button. THEN PRESS ENTER 2. Press DIRECTION to invert the display, if desired. ENTER to continue. The display will appear as follows: CALIBRATION ENTER # CAL POINTS (1 TO 10) COMPRESSION: TENSION :...
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide CALIBRATION OFFSET Please wait… CALIBRATION CALIBRATION OFFSET OFFSET Sen.Offset Adj.Passed Sen.Offset Adj.Failed Ana.Offset Adj.Passed Ana.Offset Adj.Failed If failed: 6. The following screen appears after the offsets have been calculated: CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Attach necessary weight fixtures.
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide CALIBRATION COMPRESSION ENSURE NO LOAD THEN PRESS ZERO Remove the load applied in Step 8, leave the fixtures in place, then press ZERO. 10. The display will appear as follows: CALIBRATION COMPRESSION APPLY LOAD 1 OF 5 ENTER LOAD: 2.000 LBF...
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 13. At the completion of the tension calibration, the display will appear as follows: CALIBRATION COMPLETE SAVE & EXIT EXIT W/O SAVING To save the calibration information, select “SAVE & EXIT”. To exit without saving the data select “EXIT W/O SAVING”.
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 11 PASSWORDS Two separate passwords may be set to control access to the Calibration section and to the menu and other keys. To access the passwords setup screen, select Passwords from the menu. The display will appear as follows: PASSWORDS Calibration...
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the correct password, then press ENTER to continue. If the incorrect password has been entered, the display will appear as follows: INCORRECT PASSWORD Reset password Request code: XXXX Press ENTER or ESC...
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide BACKLIGHT Auto Set Minutes Select Off for the backlight to be off upon powering on the gauge. Select On for the backlight to be on upon powering on the gauge. Select Auto for the backlight to be on upon powering gauge, but will shut off after a period of inactivity (as defined in the Automatic Shutoff sub-section).
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide INITIAL SETTINGS Units Mode Real Time The default values are LBF and Real Time. 12.6 Information / Welcome Screen The following screen is displayed at power up and can be accessed at any time by selecting Information from the menu: Digital Force Gauge Series 5...
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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 13.2 Factory Settings Parameter Setting Set points Upper Disabled (defaults to 80% of full scale, compression, when enabled) Lower Disabled (defaults to 40% of full scale, compression, when enabled) Filters Current Displayed 1024 Average mode Disabled Initial Delay...
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