The CHATILLON® DFX is an economical digital force gauge ideal for applications where users are interested in basic peak force measurement. The Chatillon DFX digital force gauge is available in four capacities (10lbf, 50 lbf, 100 lbf, 200 lbf) and features an integral loadcell with a measurement accuracy of better than 0.5% full scale. The Chatillon DFX operates using two (2) 9Vdc alkaline batteries or using the standard battery eliminator. The battery eliminator is supplied with a US, UK and EURO style plug. Under battery operation, the DFX Series will operate for over 120 hours of continuous use. A large, easy-to-read, high resolution dot matrix LCD display supports a variety of standard gauge functions including normal and peak readings. Loads are displayed in ozf, gf, lbf, kgf and N units. The display language may be setup to indicate in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Chinese. The Chatillon DFX digital force gauge’s calibration procedure in included in the gauge’s setup. The DFX Series force gauges come with a carrying case, battery eliminator, flat and hook adapters. The DFX Series can also be supplied with an optional Certificate of Calibration with NIST data.

Features:

• Four Models (10 lbf, 50 lbf, 100 lbf, and 200 lbf)
• Normal and Peak Operating Modes
• Selectable Units of Measurement - ozf, gf, lbf, kgf and N
• Units or measurement may be locked to prevent changing
• Measurement Accuracy: - Accuracy +0.5% Full Scale
• Mechanical Overload Protection to 150% Full Scale
• Simple Operator Interface
• High Resolution Display
• Menus, Prompts and Function Keys for Easy Use
• Load Bargraph
• Selectable Display Languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese)
• Battery Operated with Automatic Shutoff Power Saver
• Over 120 hours of continuous use with two 9Vdc alkaline batteries
• Supplied with Universal Battery Eliminator (US, UK, Euro style plugs)
• Supplied with standard Certificate of Conformance
• Optional Certificate of Calibration with NIST available
• 1 Year Chatillon Ametek Warranty

Specifications

• Accuracy: +0.5% of full scale
• Certification:
  • Certificate of Conformance (standard).
  • Calibration with NIST Data, IEC/ISO17025 (optional).
• Data Sampling Rate: 1000 Hz
• Peak Capture Rate: 1000 Hz
• Display Update Rate: 250mS
• Tare Capacity: 110% full scale
• Overload Protection: 150% full scale
• Display Characteristics: High resolution, dot-matrix LCD, 8 lines, 21 characters
• Automatic Shut Down: 30 min (can be disabled)
• Power: Two (2) 9Vdc Alkaline Batteries or Battery Eliminator
• Battery Life: Approximately 120 hours, continuous use.
• Instrument Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
• Weight with Accessories: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
• Warranty: 1 year
• Storage Temperature: 0° to 130°F (-17° to 54°C)
• Operating Temperature:40° to 110°F (4° to 43°C)
• Temperature Stability: Better than 0.03% of rated output per °F
• Relative Humidity: 20 to 80%
• Conformance:
  The Chatillon DFX Series has been accessed against the essential health and safety requirements of the Low Voltage and the EMC Directives listed and found to be in compliance.
  • BS EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirement for Electrical Equipment
  • BS EN 61000-6-3:2001 EMC Generic Emission Standard
  • BS EN 61000-6-1:2001 EMC Generic Immunity Standard
• The DFX Series is a RoHS and WEEE compliant device.
• Loadcell Deflection Specifications
  The following are the specified loadcell deflection values at full capacity.
  Capacity Deflection
  • 10 lbf (50N) 0.010” +0.004”
  • 50 lbf (250N) 0.010” +0.004”
  • 100 lbf (500N) 0.010” +0.004”
  • 200 lbf (1000N) 0.010” +0.004”

DF Series gauges having a capacity of 100 lbf or below have a #10-32M thread. DF Series gauges with capacities over 100 lbf have a 5/16-18M thread. Accessories are capacity dependent- only one accessory of a like type is supplied based on the force gauge capacity ordered.

The Chatillon DFX Force Gauge Compared to other Chatillon Gauges

Chatilon-AMETEK is pleased to introduce their newest Chatillon digital force gauge. The Chatillon DFX Digital Force Gauge was created to serve those applications where the customer is only interested in peak tension or peak compression measurements. The Chatillon DFX Gauge is for those applications that don't need data storage, statistics, load limits, measurement accuracy greater than 0.5%, digital or analog outputs, RS232 communications or a Certificate of Calibration.

The Chatillon DFX is a battery operated gauge. It uses two 9Vdc alkaline batteries for power for over 120 hours of continuous use. Or, the DFX Force Gauge may be used with a battery eliminator accessory, provided standard. The battery eliminator can plug into any 120/240Vac source outlet and comes with three different plug configurations for USA, UK and EURO style outlets.

The Chatillon DFX digital force gauge has a 30-minute automatic power shutdown feature that will prolong battery life. The user may choose to turn this feature on or off.

The Chatillon DFX has a measurement accuracy of better than 0.5% of full scale. It uses new load sensors, and like the DF Series, displays overload history and an overload warning when the measured load is greater than 116% of the rated capacity.

The Chatillon DFX digital force gauge has the same type of high resolution display as the DF Series, except that the displayed information is presented in larger type for easier reading. Chatillon has added load direction arrows and eliminated the negative sign to distinguish between tensile and compressive loads. The load indicator arrows are dynamic and display only when a load is being applied to the sensor.

The Chatillon DFX digital force gauge is available in four capacities: 10 lbf, 50 lbf, 100 lbf and 200 lbf. Like the DF Series, the DFX Series has selectable units of measurement: ozf, gf, lbf, kgf or N. The units of measurement may be "locked" to prevent the user from changing the units while in operation.

The Chatillon DFX digital force gauge has user-selectable display languages. The display may be configured to read out in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Chinese (Mandarin). The user manual is also provide in these languages.

The Chatillon DFX force gauge comes with a flat adapter, hook adapter, Certificate of Conformance, protective carrying case and battery eliminator -- a Certificate of Calibration with NIST can be purchased as an option. All DF Series accessories will fit the DFX Series force gauge, including the medical accessories: FCEK and MSCK kits. The DFX Series is not yet classified as a Class II Medical Device as are the FCE and MSC models. Chatillon is currently in the formal process of FDA compliance.

The DFX Series housing dimensions are identical to the DF Series, so it uses the same tester adapters for mounting to the MT Series, LTCM Series or TCM Series. Mounts directly to the LTCM Series without adapters- an excellent, low-cost force measurement testing system. Capacities of 100 lbf or below feature a #10-32 thread, while the 200 lbf capacity features a 5/16-18 thread. All DF handle assemblies fit the DFX Series.

The DFX Series keypad has been simplified to include a Mode, Peak and Zero key. The Info ("i") key is used for gauge information and for gauge setup. Press Zero at any time during gauge setup to escape to home.

And, Chatillon has added an LBF capacity label on all DFX Series gauges so you can determine the capacity of the gauge without having to turn the gauge On.

DFX shown with the LTCM-100 Test Stand

DFX-200 Medical Kits

Chatillon DFX Medical Kits FREE UPS Next Day Air Shipping! currently in stock Shipping Weight: 15 lbs. (estimate shipping cost) Other Force Testing Other Chatillon Force Testing Other Medical Force Testing Products Quantity:   M-DFX-200 - $745.75 K-DFX-200 - $926.25

The Chatillon® DFX Series Medical Kits are compact, easy-to-use force gauge kits ideal for physical medicine, occupational medicine and sports medicine applications and general patient assessment in family, neurological and orthopedic practices. Simplicity was a key design criteria for both clinicians and technicians. Measurement accuracy is better than 0.5% full scale. A large, easy-to-read, high resolution dot matrix LCD display indicates peak push or pull forces. Measurements are displayed in ozf, gf, lbf, kgf and N units. The gauge is available in two models (M-DFX and K-DFX) for medical applications. Capacity: 200 x 0.2 lb 100 x 0.1 kg 1000 x 1 N Model - M-DFX Series (with Conformance Certificate) Comes With: Standard Accessories Part No. Capacity Thread Mates To Hook with Latch NC000756 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Circular Compression Pad SPK-FMG-143 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Knurled Nut NC000857 - 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Pistol Grip SPK-FMG-141 - - - Handle Assembly SPK-DF-HANDLE - - - Battery Eliminator, 120/230V SPK-DFX-UBE       Carrying Case SPK-FMG-130       Model - K-DFX Series (with Conformance Certificate) comes with: Standard Accessories Part No. Capacity Thread Mates To Hook with Latch NC000756 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Compression Plate SPK-FMG-143 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M V-Notch Fixture NC000725 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Extension Rod, 6-inch SPK-FMG-013B 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Curved Compression Fixture SPK-FMG-142 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Circular Compression Pad SPK-FMG-143 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Palm Fixture SPK-FMG-144 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Rectangular Compression Pad, Small SPK-FMG-145 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Rectangular Compression Pad, Large SPK-FMG-146 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Grasping Cable NC002844 250 lbf 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Knurled Nut NC000857 - 5/16-18F 5/16-18M Pistol Grip SPK-FMG-141 - - - Handle Assembly SPK-DF-HANDLE - - - Battery Eliminator, 120/230V SPK-DFX-UBE       Carrying Case SPK-FMG-147