Force Gauge FGC
Capacity from 0 - 2.000 N up to 0 - 500.0 N
Digital force gauge for determination of compression and tension forces, usable for numerous applications in a lot of sectors of industry, which need a fast measuring frequency
Compact, low cost force measuring unit with fast measuring frequency for exact acquisition of peak values
Force gage with digital output signal for data processing with PC
Force gage with digital output signal for data processing with PC
Force gauge FGC
Special Features
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- 2 operation modes:
real time - display the actual tension or compression force
peak force - to measure the peak force during a test - Output signal:
- USB
- RS 232 C (selectable baud rate) for connection to a PC
- analog ±1 V DC - Force measuring device with high sampling rate of 1000 times/s for fast acquisition of peak values
- Force gauge with user switchable units: N, gf (kgf) und ozf (lbf)
- »Zero Set« to zero the gauge in all operating positions
- Display can be reversed for inverted use; e. g. on vertical test stand
- NPN-output for overload protection using test stands of series FGS-50V and FGS-50H
- selectable display update time
Standard Features
- Force measuring device exact measuring with an accuracy of 0.2 %
- 200 % overload protection
- Force gauge with easy to read LCD display
- For hand-held use or mounting on test stand (mounting thread 4 x M4 in back)
- Ergonomically-designed, rugged die-cast aluminium housing
- Operates on rechargeable battery and/or AC adapter
- Certificate of Compliance 2.1 is included
- Full set of accessories included
Available Models
| Model | Capacity N | Resolution | Capacity gf; kgf | Capacity ozf; lbf |
| FGC-0.2 | 0 - 2.000 N | 0.001 N | 0 - 200.0 gf | 0 - 7.00 ozf |
| FGC-0.5 | 0 - 5.000 N | 0.001 N | 0 - 500.0 gf | 0 - 18.00 ozf |
| FGC-2 | 0 - 20.00 N | 0.01 N | 0 - 2.000 kgf | 0 - 4.400 lbf |
| FGC-5 | 0 - 50.00 N | 0.01 N | 0 - 5.000 kgf | 0 - 11.00 lbf |
| FGC-20 | 0 - 200.0 N | 0.1 N | 0 - 20.00 kgf | 0 - 44.00 lbf |
| FGC-50 | 0 - 500.0 N | 0.1 N | 0 - 50.00 kgf | 0 - 110.0 lbf |
Standard Accessories
 | Small Hook Steel, M6, Order number: C-1 |
 | Flat Tip Steel, M6, Ø 12 mm, Order number: C-2 |
 | Conical Tip Steel, M6, 70°, Ordern number: C-3 |
 | Chisel Tip Steel, M6, 70°, Order number: C-4 |
 | Notched Tip Steel, M6, 70°, Order number: C-5 |
 | Extension Shaft Steel, M6, 80 mm lang, Order number: C-6 |
 | Connecting Cable For USB output for connecting to a PC. Cable length 2 m Click picture for more information |
 | Inspection Certificate Delivery includes a manufacturers inspection certificate free of charge Click picture for more information |
Accessories (optional)
 | FMI-Connect Software for transfer and save data as Excel-file click picture for more information |
 | Clamping Tools Depending on the application we have a lot of clamping tools and clamps in our programm. |
 | Connecting Cable For RS 232-C output for connecting the force gauge to a PC: Sub D9 female, cable length 3 m Order number: FGC-CC |
 | Connecting Cable Order number: FGC-CA |
 | Calibration Certificate Calibration certificate with calibration report is optional available. |
Delivery Includes
 | Force gauge with carrying case, standard accessories, AC adapter with 3 country adapters (EU/USA/UK), USB connecting cable, Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204, operating instruction in german and english |
Specifications
| Measuring principle: | Bidirectional force sensor with strain gauge |
| Displacement: | 0.5 mm |
| Accuracy: | ±0.2 % full scale, ±1 digit |
| Measuring unit: | N, gf (kgf), ozf (lbf) |
| Display: | 4 digit LCD, 12 mm high selectable update time: 1000 ms (standard), 500 ms, 333 ms, 200 msc, 100 ms, 50 ms |
| Overload capacity: | 200 % full scale, display flashes at 120 % full scale |
| Plug gauge: | M6 male thread FGC-0.2 and FGC-0.5: M4 male thread |
| Zero adjustment: | 10 % full scale |
| A/D converter: | 12 bit |
| Output signal: | USB RS 232 C (selectable baud rate - 2.4 kB, 4.8 kB, 9.6 kB, 19,2 kB) analog ±1 V DC, Overload capacity: Open Collector - NPN transistor (DC 30 V, 5 mA) |
| Temperature range: | 5 - 45 °C |
| Air humidity: | 85 % RH, max. |
| Mounting threads for test stand | 4 x M4, Depth 6 mm |
| Housing material: | Die-cast aluminium |
| Power supply: | Rechargeable NiCd batteries (approx. 12 h continuous use) and/or 230 V AC adapter |
| Housing material: | 147 x 75 x 38 mm (LxWxH) |
| Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 450 g (1000 g) |
Specifications subject to change without notice!
