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- Page 1 Series DIGITAL FORCE GAUGES User’s Guide GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User’s Guide Thank you… Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series 2 digital force gauge, designed for tension and compression force testing applications from 2 to 500 lbF (10 to 2,500 N) full scale. The Series 2 is an essential component of a force testing system, typically also comprising a test stand and grips. -
Page 3: Overview
Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 List of included items Qty. Description Digital force gauge 8.4V rechargeable battery (inside the gauge) Resource CD 1.2 List of optional items Part No. Description 12-1049 Carrying case Certificate of calibration with data CERT G1038 Medium hook, #10-32M (requires G1039) -
Page 4: Power
Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 4. Always consider the characteristics of the sample being tested before initiating a test. A risk assessment should be carried out beforehand to ensure that all safety measures have been addressed and implemented. 5. -
Page 5: Mechanical Setup
Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Battery life is approximately 24 hours with the backlight off, or 7 hours with the backlight on. To change the battery, loosen the two captive screws on the back side of the housing and separate the two housing halves. - Page 6 The round steel insert with a hole in the back of the housing is provided to withstand the load during a test. A mating dowel pin should be used (see illustration below). Mounting plates on Mark-10 test stands include a dowel pin and clearance holes for the four threaded holes located near the corners of the housing.
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Page 7: Home Screen And Controls
Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS 4.1 Home Screen Name Description Primary reading The current displayed force reading. See Operating Modes section for details. Units The current unit of measurement. Abbreviations are as follows: lbF –... -
Page 8: Operating Modes
Series 2 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. -
Page 9: Digital Filters
Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 7 DIGITAL FILTERS Digital filters are provided to help smooth out the readings in situations where there is mechanical interference in the work area or test sample. These filters utilize the moving average technique in which consecutive readings are pushed through a buffer and the displayed reading is the average of the buffer contents. - Page 10 Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide CALIBRATION Enter # cal points (1 to 10) Compression: Tension: The gauge can be calibrated at up to 10 points in each direction. Enter the number of calibration points for each direction (compression and tension). At least one point must be selected for each direction.
- Page 11 Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide CALIBRATION CALIBRATION OFFSET OFFSET Sensor Passed Sensor Failed Analog Passed Analog Failed If failed: 6. The following screen appears after the offsets have been calculated: CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Attach necessary weight fixtures, then press ENTER Attach weight fixtures (brackets, hooks, etc), as required.
- Page 12 Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 10. The display appears as follows: CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Apply load 1 OF 5 Enter load: 2.000 lbF Press ENTER Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust the load value as required. The load values default to even increments, as indicated by the previously entered number of data points (even increments are recommended for best results).
- Page 13 Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 14. Any errors are reported by the following screens: CALIBRATION Units must be gF Please try again Press ENTER Displayed at the start of calibration if a disallowed unit is selected. CALIBRATION Load not stable Please try again Ensure that the load is not swinging, oscillating, or vibrating in any manner.
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Page 14: Other Settings
Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 9 OTHER SETTINGS 9.1 Automatic Shutoff The gauge may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity while on battery power. Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or load changes of 100 counts or less. To access these settings, select Automatic Shutoff from the menu. - Page 15 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 2 Model No: M2-50 Serial No: 1234567 Version: 1.0 (c) Mark-10 Corp. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Page 16: Specifications
M2-5 10 x 0.01 5 x 0.005 50 x 0.05 M2-10 20 x 0.02 10 x 0.01 100 x 0.1 M2-20 50 x 0.05 25 x 0.02 250 x 0.2 M2-50 100 x 0.1 50 x 0.05 500 x 0.5 M2-100 200 x 0.2... - Page 17 Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide 10.4 Dimensions IN [MM] Thread Flat M2-2 – M2-100 #10-32M UNF 5/16 [7.94] M2-200 – M2-500 5/16-18M UNC 5/16 [7.94] GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 18 Series 2 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide Mark-10 Corporation has been an innovator in the force and torque measurement fields since 1979. We strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction through excellence in product design, manufacturing and customer support. In addition to our standard line of products we can provide modifications and custom designs for OEM applications.
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