Force gauge comparison table0 pages

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Force Gauges

Comparative Table of Force Gauges
Digital force gauges VS Mechanical force gauges
Digital Force Gauge

Mechanical Force Gauge

Strong
Points

○Digital indication avoids misreading
○Connectable with PC, easy to analyze force data
○Various convenient functions
○Fit for impact/breaking test

Strong
Points

○Not need power supply
○Highly durable and reliable
○Easier to read force transition

Weak
Points

○Not easy to read force transition
○Need hours to be charged

Weak
Points

○Not fit for impact/breaking test
○Misreading is more likely to happen

Digital force gauges
Model

DS2 series

ZTS series

ZTA series

Simple / Economy

High performance

- Ideal to measure peak
value simply

- Ideal for impact test,
breaking test.
- Ideal for measurement
in dim places.
- Ideal for data
management and
graphing on PC

The external appearance

Feature

Index of selection

Accuracy
Basic Spec.

Measurement unit

Overload warning
Display

(Feature1)

N, kgf, lbf [*1]
From 2N to 1000N

Max. 1000 times/sec

Max. 2000 times/sec [*2]

Approx. 110%F.S.

Approx. 110%F.S.

Indications flash.

Message shows up and alarm goes on.

4-digit LCD

4-digit OEL display

Display update
Display

Performance
- Ideal for impact test,
breaking test.
- Ideal for measurement
in dim places.
- Ideal for
force-displacement
test and graphing
- Data saving into USB
flash drive

±0.2%F.S.±1digit
N/kgf/lbf

Capacity
Sampling speed

High functionality /

10 times / sec
Load value, date, time, peak value in the past, set point,
bar graph etc

Indications

Load value only

Displacement [*3], 1st/2nd

-

peak, Max/Min/Ave value
in memory

Menu indication

Commando

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July 17, 2013