Cooper Instruments & Systems M5-1000 High Capacity Digital Force Gage - Manual (Page 4)

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Thank you for purchasing a Cooper Series 5 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 5 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 5 force gauge should be fully trained in appropriate
operation and safety procedures.
1 OVERVIEW
1.1 List of included items
Part No.
Qty.
M5-012 –
M5-20 M5-50 –
M5-100 M5-200 –
M5-500
Description
1 12-1049 12-1049 12-1049 Carrying Case
1 08-1022 08-1022 08-1022 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, MESURgauge DEMO, 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 5 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.
The following safety checks and procedures should be performed before and during operation:
1. Never operate the gauge if there is any visible damage to the AC adapter or the gauge itself.
2. Ensure that the gauge is kept away from water or any other electrically conductive liquids at all times.