Cooper Instruments & Systems Series M4 Digital Force Gage - Manual (Page 4)

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Thank you for purchasing a Series 4 digital force gauge, designed for tension and compression force testing
applications from 0.12 lb to 500 lb (0.5 N to 2,500 N) full scale. The Series 4 is an essential component of a
force testing system, typically also comprising a test stand, grips, and data collection software.
With proper usage, we are confident that you will get many years of great service with this product. Cooper
force gauges are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial environments. This
User’s Guide provides setup, safety, and operation instructions.
Dimensions and specifications are also provided. For additional information or answers to your questions,
please do not hesitate to contact us. Our technical support and engineering teams are eager to assist you.
Before use, each person who is to use the Series 4 force gauge should be fully trained in appropriate
operation and safety procedures.
1 OVERVIEW
1.1 List of included items
Part No.
Qty. M4-012 – M4-20 M4-50 – M4-100 M4-200 – M4-500 Description
1 12-1049 12-1049 12-1049 Carrying Case
1 AC1030 /
AC1031 /
AC1032 AC1030 /
AC1031 /
AC1032 AC1030 /
AC1031 /
AC1032 AC adapter body with US, EU, or UK
prong
1 08-1026 08-1026 08-1026 Battery (inside the gauge)
1 G1024 G1024 G1031 Extension rod
1 G1026 G1026 G1033 Cone
1 G1025 G1025 G1032 Chisel
1 G1027 G1027 G1034 V-groove
1 G1029 G1029 G1036 Flat
1 G1028 G1038 G1035 Hook
1 N/A G1039 G1037 Coupling
1 - Certificate of calibration
1 09-1165 USB cable
1 - Resource CD (USB driver, MESUR
Lite software, MESURgauge DEMO
software, User’s Guide)
1.2 Safety / Proper Usage
Caution!
Note the force gauge’s capacity before use and ensure that the capacity is not exceeded.
Producing a force greater than 150% of the gauge’s capacity can damage the internal load cell. An
overload can occur whether the gauge is powered on or off.
Before use, each person who is to use the Series 4 force gauge should be fully trained in appropriate
operation and safety procedures.
Typical materials able to be tested include many manufactured items, such as springs, electronic
components, fasteners, caps, films, mechanical assemblies, and many others. Items that should not be used
with the gauge include potentially flammable substances or products, items that can shatter in an unsafe
manner, and any other components that can present an exceedingly hazardous situation when acted upon
by a force.