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IMADA DST / DSV Basic force gauge

Imada – DST/DSV Basic Series

Rugged, Accurate, and Economical Force Measurement

DST: Basic digital force gauge packed with all basic tensile & compression testing features.

DSV: Basic digital force gauge packed with all basic tensile & compression testing features and tilt sensor.

This professional-grade digital force gauge offers +/- 0.2%  full-scale accuracy in a compact, ergonomically designed aluminum die-cast body.

Available in 7 capacities from 2N to 1000N, it is the perfect versatile solution for New Zealand businesses performing Peel Strength, Top-Load, and Burst Testing.

  • Key Features: Peak Hold, Comparator limits, and Reversible Display.

  • Capacity: Selectable models from $200gf$ up to $100kgf$.

  • Built to Last: Durable metal housing with a long-lasting rechargeable battery.

  • Data Ready: USB and RS232 outputs included for easy reporting.

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Product Description

Professional Performance for Laboratory and Industrial Testing

Upgrade your quality control with our basic yet powerful digital force gauge. Designed for versatility, this gauge excels in diverse applications ranging from food texture analysis and adhesion testing to measuring latching forces on doors and windows. Whether you are conducting ergonomic assessments in physical therapy or testing the tensile strength of materials, this gauge delivers traceable reliability.

Advanced Functionality & User Interface

The high-resolution reversible display allows for easy reading whether the gauge is handheld or mounted on a test stand. Stay informed with a comprehensive screen that displays:

  • Real-time and Peak Force readings

  • Limit settings (Pass/Fail Comparator)

  • Battery life and Last Reading memory

  • Current Date/Time and Calibration Reminder

Technical Specifications & Connectivity

  • Accuracy: +/- 0.2% F.S. (Full Scale)

  • Measurement Modes: Real-time and Peak Hold

  • Output: USB and RS232 for seamless PC communication

  • Body: Heavy-duty, ergonomic aluminum die-cast housing

  • Safety & Maintenance: Includes setting lock, auto-off power save, and sensitivity adjustments.

Targeted Applications

This gauge is the ideal entry-point for industries requiring precise measurement for:

  • Packaging: Top-load and Burst testing for container integrity.

  • Engineering: Tensile strength and Adhesion testing for material components.

  • Safety: Door/window closing force and latching mechanism checks.

  • Medical: Ergonomics and Physical Therapy muscle strength testing.

Model Capacity
DST / DSV-2N 2N x 0.001N / 200gf x 0.1gf
DST / DSV -5N 5N x 0.001N / 500gf x 0.1gf
DST / DSV -20N 20N x 0.01N / 2kgf x 0.001kgf
DST / DSV -50N 50N x 0.01N / 5kgf x 0.001kgf
DST / DSV -200N 200N x 0.1N / 20kgf x 0.01kgf
DST / DSV -500N 500N x 0.1N / 50kgf x 0.01kgf
DST / DSV -1000N 1000N x 1N / 100kgf x 0.1kgf

Measurement units: N, kgf, lbf (also available mN, gf  & kN on selected models only)

Limit setting: Low/OK/High

Display: Force, time, battery life, peak force, last reading, limit setting

Communication: USB & RS232

Power: Built in rechargeable NiMH battery

Battery life: 4.5 hrs to full charge

run time aprox. 30hrs ( backlight off)  |  aprox. 14hrs ( backlight on)

Features: Peak hold, comparator, Sensitivity, Reversible display, setting lock, date/time, auto off, calibration reminder

Software: Force logger, ZLINK graphing, Force logger Plus to connect 4 gauges to a PC


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