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FORCE GAUGE COMPARISON CHART

The following table summarizes the technical characteristics of Mark-10 force gauges in an easy-to-read comparison format. Click here to download a PDF version.

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Series BG Series CG Series EG Series MG
Accuracy (% of full scale) ±0.2% ±0.3% ±0.5%
Sampling rate (readings/s) 65 30
Display rate (updates/s) 2.5 / 65 in peak mode 2.5 / 30 in peak mode
Power AC or rechargeable battery. Includes Intelligent Power Management System (IPM). IPM warns the user via a "LO BAT" indicator and then will power off the gauge. AC or non-rechargeable battery, includes IPM
Battery life 8-10 hours of continuous use 30 hours of continuous use
Peak capture Yes, in tension and compression (cw and ccw for torque gauges)
Units of measurement

Force gauges: lb(oz), kg(g), N

Torque gauges: lbin(ozin), kgmm, Ncm for torque gauges

Outputs Standard Optional N/A
       RS-232 Fully configurable up to 9600 baud. Includes Gauge Control Language (GCL). Fully configurable up to 9600 baud. N/A
       Mitutoyo (Digimatic) Serial BCD suitable for all Mitutoyo SPC-compatible devices N/A
       Analog ±1 VCD, ±0.25% of full scale at capacity. Positive for compression, negative for tension. N/A
       General purpose I/O Three open collector outputs and one input (utilizing Mitutoyo lines) N/A
       Set point Three open collector lines (utilizing Mitutoyo lines) N/A
       Analog ±1 VCD, ±0.25% of full scale at capacity. Positive for compression, negative for tension. N/A
Configurable Settings

Analog filters, digital filters, outputs selection, automatic output (RS-232), automatic shutoff, initial (default), averaging mode, calibration

Outputs selection, automatic shutoff, initial (default), calibration N/A
Load cell deflection 0.010 in [0.25 mm] at full capacity 0.015 in [0.38 mm] at full capacity 0.010 in [0.25 mm] at full capacity
Safe overload (% of full scale) 150% (display shows "----" at 110% and above)
Weight (gauge only) BG012 - BG200: 0.95 lb [0.4 kg] BG500: 1.12 lb [0.5 kg] All capacities: 1.8 lb [0.8 kg] EG012 - EG200: 0.95 lb [0.4 kg] EG500: 1.12 lb [0.5 kg] MG025 - MG200: 0.7 lb [0.3 kg] MG500: 0.87 lb [0.4 kg]
Included accessories Carrying case, AC adapter/charger, rechargeable 7.2V battery, chisel, cone, V-groove, hook, flat, extension rod, NIST-traceable certificate of calibration Carrying case, AC adapter/charger, rechargeable 7.2V battery, hook, flat, NIST-traceable certificate of calibration
Environmental requirements 40°F - 100°F [5°C - 45°C], <96% humidity (non-condensating)
Thermal effects Zero: 0.03% of full scale/°C, Span: 0.01% of full scale/°C
Housing construction Aluminum
 
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