{"id":1140,"date":"2024-11-22T01:38:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T01:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1140"},"modified":"2026-05-12T00:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T00:12:16","slug":"imada-dst-dsv","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/index.php\/product\/imada-dst-dsv\/","title":{"rendered":"Imada &#8211; DST\/DSV Basic Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Professional Performance for Laboratory and Industrial Testing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Upgrade your quality control with our basic yet powerful digital force gauge. Designed for versatility, this gauge excels in diverse applications ranging from <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"159\">food texture analysis<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"185\">adhesion testing<\/b> to measuring <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"215\">latching forces<\/b> on doors and windows. Whether you are conducting <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"280\">ergonomic assessments<\/b> in physical therapy or testing the <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"337\">tensile strength of materials<\/b>, this gauge delivers traceable reliability.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Advanced Functionality &amp; User Interface<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">The high-resolution <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">reversible display<\/b> allows for easy reading whether the gauge is handheld or mounted on a test stand. Stay informed with a comprehensive screen that displays:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\">Real-time and <b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\">Peak Force<\/b> readings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\">Limit settings (Pass\/Fail Comparator)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\">Battery life and Last Reading memory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\">Current Date\/Time and <b data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">Calibration Reminder<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Technical Specifications &amp; Connectivity<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Accuracy:<\/b> +\/- 0.2% F.S. (Full Scale)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Measurement Modes:<\/b> Real-time and Peak Hold<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Output:<\/b> USB and RS232 for seamless PC communication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Body:<\/b> Heavy-duty, ergonomic aluminum die-cast housing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Safety &amp; Maintenance:<\/b> Includes setting lock, auto-off power save, and sensitivity adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Targeted Applications<\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">This gauge is the ideal entry-point for industries requiring precise measurement for:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Packaging:<\/b> Top-load and Burst testing for container integrity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Engineering:<\/b> Tensile strength and Adhesion testing for material components.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Safety:<\/b> Door\/window closing force and latching mechanism checks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Medical:<\/b> Ergonomics and Physical Therapy muscle strength testing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\" width=\"337\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DST \/ DSV-2N<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2N x 0.001N \/ 200gf x 0.1gf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DST \/ DSV -5N<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5N x 0.001N \/ 500gf x 0.1gf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DST \/ DSV -20N<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">20N x 0.01N \/ 2kgf x 0.001kgf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DST \/ DSV -50N<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">50N x 0.01N \/ 5kgf x 0.001kgf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DST \/ DSV -200N<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">200N x 0.1N \/ 20kgf x 0.01kgf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DST \/ DSV -500N<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">500N x 0.1N \/ 50kgf x 0.01kgf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"151\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DST \/ DSV -1000N<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"187\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1000N x 1N \/ 100kgf x 0.1kgf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Measurement units:<\/strong> N, kgf, lbf (also available mN, gf\u00a0 &amp; kN on selected models only)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Limit setting:<\/strong> Low\/OK\/High<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Display:<\/strong> Force, time, battery life, peak force, last reading, limit setting<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Communication:<\/strong> USB &amp; RS232<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Power<\/strong>: Built in rechargeable NiMH battery<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Battery life:<\/strong> 4.5 hrs to full charge <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">run time aprox. 30hrs ( backlight off)\u00a0 |\u00a0 aprox. 14hrs ( backlight on)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Features<\/strong>: Peak hold, comparator, Sensitivity, Reversible display, setting lock, date\/time, auto off, calibration reminder<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Software:<\/strong> Force logger, ZLINK graphing, Force logger Plus to connect 4 gauges to a PC<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JggIFIL2SnM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1260\" src=\"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DST-DSV-Demo-300x215.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DST-DSV-Demo-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DST-DSV-Demo.png 574w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"ProductGroup\",\n  \"name\": \"Imada Economy Digital Force Gauge Series\",\n  \"description\": \"High-accuracy digital force gauge with 7 selectable capacities from 2N to 1000N. 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data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"145\">ergonomically designed aluminum die-cast body<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Available in 7 capacities from <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"223\">2N to 1000N<\/b>, it is the perfect versatile solution for New Zealand businesses performing <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"311\">Peel Strength<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"326\">Top-Load<\/b>, and <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"340\">Burst Testing<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Key Features:<\/b> Peak Hold, Comparator limits, and Reversible Display.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Capacity:<\/b> Selectable models from <span class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"200gf\" data-index-in-node=\"33\">$200gf$<\/span> up to <span class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"100kgf\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">$100kgf$<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Built to Last:<\/b> Durable metal housing with a long-lasting rechargeable battery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Data Ready:<\/b> USB and RS232 outputs included for easy reporting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Click below links for video demonstrations:<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b5AIqTPK8WA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1261\" src=\"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DST-DSV-Intro-300x215.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DST-DSV-Intro-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/alphatec.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DST-DSV-Intro.png 574w\" 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