FSA-MSL Portable Force/Displacement Tester

Portable Mini-Material Tester
Model: FSA-MSL-xx

Standard Features

  • EL electro luminescent display is highly visible in dark locations
  • Multi-langauge program menus: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese
  • Force Units: lbf, kgf, Newtons (selectable)
    Displacement Units: inch, mm (selectable)
  • Color-coded LED indicators and output signal for Go/No Go force testing
  • USB (virtual COM port), RS-232C, Digimatic and Analog outputs
  • Internal Ni-MH batteries or AC adapter
  • Overload alarm and output signal
  • Tester includes Force Recorder Pro software, cable, full set of attachments, AC adapter/charger, and calibration cert traceable to NIST.

The FSA-MSL Mini Material Tester is a portable force/displacement tester. The FSA-MSL is ideal for tests requiring very small movement, like switch tests. The tester also features a reversible base plate, allowing the tester to be used on uneven or obstructed surfaces. The highly visible EL display and plain language menus in eight languages make programming fast and easy. Both force and displacement values are displayed plus user-selectable data; high/low setpoints, peak, memory data, etc.

Auto Start Displacement

The auto start displacement feature enables users to quickly apply a certain force and read displacement or stop at a certain displacement and read the force value. The manual control knob moves the gauge 18mm per turn for precise control during tests.

Force Recorder Professional Included

Use the included Force Recorder software to capture both force and displacement data and create force vs. displacement profile graphs. Data can be captured to a pc at up to 2,000 data points per second. Data acquisition can also be accomplished in the field. The tester can output directly to a USB flash drive in CSV format at  100 data/second. Peak data can be saved to gauge memory and exported to USB flash drives.

Whats Included?

All Models are sold as a complete system. System includes, test stand, force gauge, plastic carrying case, a set of six measuring attachments and AC adapter/charger. The gauge includes a 3-Point Certificate traceable to NIST. ISO Certificates are available at an additional charge.

FSA-MSL Ranges

RangeslbfkgfN
FSA-MSL-0.47ozf200.0 gf2.000 N
FSA-MSL-118 ozf500.0 gf5.000 N
FSA-MSL-44.4 lbf2.000 kgf20.00 N
FSA-MSL-1111 lbf5.000 kgf50.00 N
FSA-MSL Specifications
Ranges (select one)7 ozf (2N), 18 ozf (5N), 4.4 lbf (20N), 11 lbf (50N)
StrokeApprox. 80mm max.
TravelManual knob, 18mm per 1 complete turn
UnitsForce: N, kgf, lbf (selectable) Displacement: mm, inch (selectable)
ResolutionForce: 4 digit (e.g. Resolution of 5N force gauge is 0.001N) Displacement: 0.001mm (on Force Recorder Pro) 0.01mm (on force gauge display)
AccuracyForce: ±0.2% F.S. ±1 digit Displacement: ±0.1mm ±1 digit (under no load)
Sampling rate2000 data/sec; Display update: 10 data/sec
OutputUSB, Serial (RS232C), Analog (±2V), Overload
Dimensons/WeightH204 x W109.4 x D72mm / Approx. 1.2kg

FSA-MSL Mini Material Tester Dimensions