IMADA DST-500N DST Series Digital Force Gauge User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: IMADA

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IMADA DST-500N DST Series Digital Force Gauge
Digital force gauge DSV/DST series
Features
Documents / Resources

IMADA DST-500N DST Series Digital Force Gauge

Digital force gauge DSV/DST series

Ideal for hand-held use due to the hand-fitting design and the lightweight
Easy data management and OK judgment
In capacity up to 1000N, handling a wide range of force testing

DSV improves reproducibility in hand-held use.

DSV is an advanced model equipped with a tilt-sensing function, Internal memory (1000) function, and more.

| DST has excellent cost performance.

You can use it for both tension and compression. You can switch real-time measurement and peak-hold measurement. It equips OK judgment or reversible indication functions for greater usability.

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DSV sounds alarms when you tilt it to right/left

or up/down from the preset position, for greater accuracy.

**** Beep sound

**** – DSV has a tilt-sensing function, sounding alarms when it senses a tilt from the pre-set position.

– When it sounds an alarm, “NG” is recorded.

DST does NOT have the tilt-sensing function.

| You can connect a maximum 4 pcs of DSV/DST to

PC at the same time, for easier management.

– You can record acquired data, date, and OK judgment.

You need dedicated optional software for this.

You can prevent DSV/DST from the sensor- breakdown due to a mechanical stopper.

– DSV/DST-2N/5N/20N/50N has mechanical stopper for overload preventing.

You cannot prevent overload in some cases.

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DSV/DST has longer battery life and great portability.

– The battery life lasts 30 hours at maximum when its backlight is off.

– You can charge it from a PC or a mobile battery.

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Simple type digital force gauge DSV/DST series

[Main functions]

[Other functions]

DSV & DST	DSV only
Sensitivity	Tilt-sensing alarm
Sign inversion	Continuity peak mode
Setting lock	Internal memory (1000 points)
Off timer (auto power-off)
Overload alarm

[6 supplied attachments]
DSV and DST come with the 6 attachments below. You can perform simple compression/tension tests using the attachments.

Small hook A-1(S-1 *1)| Flat tip A-2(S-2)| Conical tip A-3(S-3)| Chisel tip A-4(S-4)| Notched tip A-5(S-5)| Extension shaft A-6(S-6)
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DSV(DST)-2N/5N/20N/50N come with aluminum attachments(A-type). DSV(DST)-200N/500N/1000N come with steel made

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Simple type digital force gauge DSV/DST series attachments(S-type). *1 DSV(DST)-1000N come with SR-1.
[DS specifications]

Model	DSV	DST
Accuracy	±0.2％F.S.(full scale)±1digit
Unit	N(mN, kN), kgf(gf), lbf (*1)
Display	4-digit LCD
Sampling rate	Max. 1000 data/sec

Battery

| Approx.30 hours（when back light is off） Approx.14 hours (when back light is on)

（need 4.5 hours for full charge）

Overload| Approx.200%F.S.
Power| Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (NiMH battery) , USB charge(PC, mobile battery, AC adapter)
Operating environment| Temperature：0 – 40°C, Humidity：20 -80%RH

Functions

| Peak hold(Tensile or compression)/Comparator(OK Judgement)/Sensitivity(3 steps)/ Reversible display /Sign inversion/Setting lock/Date & Time/Off timer (Auto power-off)/ Reminder for calibration schedule/Overload alarm
Tilt-sensing alarm/Continuity peak mode(*2)

/Internal memory (1000 point)

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Output| USB/RS232C

Overload alarm

| Alarm to notify “near-overload state”: Approx. 90%F.S. (Alarm sound)

Alarm to notify “overloaded state” : Approx.110％F.S.（Alarm sound／Indication blinking）

Weight| Aprrox.460g (*3)
Dimensions| Refer to Dimensions on page 5.

Accessories

| CD driver (including data logging software)/USB cable/AC adaptor/ Attachments (The types of attachments vary by models)/Carrying case/ Instruction manual/Inspection certificate

These are the specifications for the International model. Note that the available units are different from the Japanese domestic model and
the international one. kN is available at 1000N, mN and gf are available at 2N and 5N ranges.

You cannot use Continuous peak mode when the measurement does not reach 10% of the force gauge’s capacity. Instead, use Peak
mode. Continuous peak mode could not fit enough for measurement with a shock such as break tests. Contact us for further details. *3 The weights are slightly different by the model.
[DS models]

attachments

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DSV(DST)-2N| 2N| 2.000N| 0.001N| ****

M6

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A1~A6

DSV(DST)-5N| 5N| 5.000N| 0.001N
DSV(DST)-20N| 20N| 20.00N| 0.01N
DSV(DST)-50N| 50N| 50.00N| 0.01N
DSV(DST)-200N| 200N| 200.0N| 0.1N| ****

S1(SR1*)~S6

DSV(DST)-500N| 500N| 500.0N| 0.1N
DSV(DST)-1000N| 1000N| 1000N| 1N

DSV(DST)-1000N come with SR-1, DSV(DST)-200N/500N come with S-1.

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Simple type digital force gauge DSV/DST series
[Supplied Software: Force Logger]
Using a supplied USB cable, you can easily transfer data from DSV(DST) to a PC.

Features

Data transfer to PC at 10Hz with ease.
Displaying various measuring data such as Maximum, Minimum, and Average values
Data recording in CSV format.
Setup function of the force gauge’s setting.

Operating environment

OS: 7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bit version is available)
Hardware: CPU Pentium4(1GHz or more),
Memory: 2GB, Hard disk: 10GB or more recommended
Platform: .NET Framework4.6 or later
Execute environment: Internet Explorer 6.0, Windows Installer 3.1 or later
Connection port: USB1.1, USB2.0 connector

Advanced

You can combine DSV(DST) with a test stand and software to Improve accuracy & efficiency in measuring & data management.

You can apply the load straight, reducing fluctuation.
Test stands apply high-capacity force such as 100kgf.
Using graphing software, you can see force transition visually.

[Related Products]

Graphing software : ZLINK4

| Main features of ZLINK4

– You can draw a graph of force-time at 50Hz.

– You can determine time period for recording in trigger (auto start) function.

– You can save data in CSV format.

– You can connect DSV/DST to PC using the supplied USB cable.

See the specification of ZLINK4 for further information.

Software to manage 4 pcs of gauges : Force Logger Plus
**| Main features of Force Logger Plus**

– You can connect Max. 4 pcs of force gauges and receive data from them.

– Using the supplied USB hub, you can easily connect 4 pcs of force gauges.

– Each data individually shows test date & time, one in charge, by a serial No. of a force gauge.

– You can save data in CSV format.

Please ask us for the detail of the software.

Digital force gauges ZTS/ZTA series
****| Main features of ZTS/ZTA

1. ZTS/ZTA improves the reproducibility of measurement due to its high sampling rate (2000Hz).

2.Clear organic display, 8 language availability, and more useful functions 3.You can visually see small changes in force using an optional graphing software.

4. You can combine ZTS/ZTA with a motorized test stand or other equipment due to its output functions.

5. ZTA can input/output displacement.

See the specifications of ZTS/ZTA for further information.

Handle : FOH-1| RS232C cable (9P) : CB-203| Replacement battery : BP-403

| Combining a force gauge with this handle by screws, you can apply force stably.| ****

| The cable connects a PC to a force gauge, enabling to transmit command

signals.

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You can open the battery cover of DSV/DST, and replace it very easily.

[Dimensions]

[Calibration certificate & ISO 17025 calibration services]
As an option, we offer calibration certificates and traceability charts with extra charges.
Moreover, we can offer calibration services according to ISO/IEC17025: 2005. Contact us for details.
[Cautions]

The contents may be changed without previous notice.
All the products are designed for measurement purposes only.
Do not copy and use this content without authorization.
Please note if you add load over capacity, or add force from the side or torsion, its sensor would be broken down.
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Documents / Resources

| IMADA DST-500N DST Series Digital Force Gauge [pdf] User Manual
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