Imada

DST Digital Force Gauge

Easy-to-use basic force gauge with large backlit LCD display

Standard Features

  • Easy-to-use basic force gauge
  • Backlit LCD display with user-friendly menus
  • Ergonomic, durable, heavy-duty metal construction
  • 30,000/sec ultra-high sampling rate
  • Selectable real time or peak mode operation
  • USB and RS-232C output
  • Overload capacity 200% F.S.; Display flashes at overload limit
  • Runs on internal Ni-MH batteries (user replaceable) or AC adapter; charge with USB port or portable charger
  • DST kit includes set of six attachments, AC charger/adapter, calibration cert traceable to NIST and carrying case
  • Imada DST digital force gauges are simple-to-use basic gauges featuring user-friendly menu operation. Selections including unit and measuring mode can be locked to prevent accidental changes.
  • The large backlit LCD display can be configured in basic format to show value, unit and measuring mode or multi-line format to display peak and real time values simultaneously.
  • Additional features include reversible display and high/low setpoints with OK indicator for Go/No Go testing.
  • The gauges have a 30,000/sec ultra-high sampling rate. Collect the data via USB or RS-232 connections with the optional Force Logger or SW-1X software.
  • DST gauges are powered by rechargeable Ni-MH batteries or the AC adapter/charger. The batteries are user replaceable and can also be charged using USB ports or USB portable chargers.
  • All DST gauges are sold as kits complete with gauge, carrying case, six attachments and AC adapter/charger.

 

DST Ranges (Resolution)

Shaft size: 10-32 up to 110 lbf, M6 for 220 lbfAccuracy: ±0.2% F.S. ±1 LSD

Model Capacity (Resolution)
Ounces Pounds Grams Kilograms Newtons
DST-0.4A 7.000 (0.001 ozf) 200.0 (0.1 gf) 2.000 (0.001 N)
DST-1A 17.00 (0.01 ozf) 500.0 (0.1 gf) 5.000 (0.001 N)
DST-4A 4.400 (0.001 lbf) 2.000 (0.001 kgf) 20.00 (0.01 N)
DST-11A 11.00 (0.01 lbf) 5.000 (0.001 kgf) 50.00 (0.01 N)
DST-44A 44.00 (0.01 lbf) 20.00 (0.01 kgf) 200.0 (0.1 N)
DST-110A 110.0 (0.1 lbf) 50.00 (0.01 kgf) 500.0 (0.1 N)
DST-220A 220.0 (0.1 lbf) 100.0 (0.1 kgf) 1000 (1 N)

 

DST Specifications
Accuracy ± 0.2% F.S., ± 1 LSD
Selectable Units lbf(ozf), kgf(gf) or Newtons
Display 4 digit backlit LCD
Overload Alarm Audible alarm at 90% of capacity;Audible alarm and indicator flashes beyond 110% of F.S.
Sampling Rate 30,000/second
Battery Life Approx. 30 hours backlight offApprox. 14 hours backlight on4.5 hours required for full charge
Battery Indicator Battery icon displays three levels of charge
Setpoints Programmable high/low setpoints with OK indicator
Outputs USB, RS-232C
Operating Temp. 32° to 100°F (0° to 40°C)
Accessories Included AC adapter, Attachments (hook, flat tip, conical tip, chisel tip,notched tip, extension shaft), Carrying Case