Mitutoyo Series 500 Solar Powered Digital Calipers
One of the minor drawbacks with using an electronic digital caliper was the fact that it was battery powered and there was a need to ensure that you had a spare battery on hand should the one in your caliper go flat. It’s a problem that will only occur on the rare occasion but you can be sure that the time it does will be the time that you simply must have the most precise measurements possible.
Mitutoyo have solved this problem with the Mitutoyo Series 500 Solar Powered Digital Caliper. This series of calipers require no battery and it also retains its origin point after the caliper has been turned off.
Mitutoyo Series 500 Solar Powered Digital Calipers for sale
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Mitutoyo 500-464 Digimatic Solar Caliper With Output Caliper Features Absolute calliper means that it retains its origin point even after the display has turned off for the life of the calliper Solar powered – no battery required Hard-coated solar panel for increased durability Comes with SPC output cable with data switch Technical Data Range: 0-6”/150mm Accuracy: +/- .001” Resolution: 0.01mm or .0005” Repeatability: 0.01,, or .0005” More details >> |
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Mitutoyo 500-473 Digimatic Solar Caliper Non-Output Caliper Features Absolute calliper means that it retains its origin point even after the display has turned off for the life of the calliper Solar powered – no battery required Hard-coated solar panel for increased durability Origin-set, Data hold, Data output, inch/mm conversion Technical Data Range: 0-4”/100mm Accuracy: +/- .001” Resolution: 0.01mm or .0005” Repeatability: 0.01,, or .0005” More details >> |
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Mitutoyo 500-474 Digimatic Solar Caliper Non-Output Caliper Features Absolute calliper means that it retains its origin point even after the display has turned off for the life of the calliper Solar powered – no battery required Hard-coated solar panel for increased durability Technical Data Range: 0-6”/150mm Accuracy: +/- .001” Resolution: 0.01mm or .0005” Repeatability: 0.01,, or .0005” More details >> |
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Mitutouo 500-475 Digimatic Solar Caliper Non-Output Caliper Features Absolute calliper – will retain its origin whenever the calliper is restarted Made from stainless steel Solar powered – no battery required Operates in light as low as 60 Lux Origin-set, Data hold, Data output, inch/mm conversion Technical Data Range: 0-8”/200mm Accuracy: +/- .001” Resolution: 0.01mm or .0005” Repeatability: 0.01,, or .0005” More details >> |
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Mitutoyo 500-784 Super Caliper – Solar Powered Caliper Features No origin restoration necessary so measurements can be started at any time Eco-friendly Solar powered – no battery required IP67 protection assures waterproof reliability Increased impact resistance of the display unit Technical Data Range: 0-6”/150mm Accuracy: +/- .001” Resolution: 0.01mm or .0005” Repeatability: 0.01mm or .0005” More details >> |
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Mitutoyo 500-785 Solar Digimatic Caliper Non-Output Caliper Features No origin restoration necessary, no restriction on operating speed Impact resistance of display unit has been increased for greater durability IP67 protection assures waterproof reliability Eco-friendly materials and components Technical Data Range: 0-8”/200mm Accuracy: +/- .001” Resolution: 0.01mm or .0005” Repeatability: 0.01mm or .0005” More details >> |
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Mitutoyo 500-786 Solar Digimatic Caliper with Output Caliper Features No origin restoration necessary, no restriction on operating speed Impact resistance of display unit has been increased for greater durability IP67 protection assures waterproof reliability Eco-friendly materials and components Comes with SPC output cable with data switch Technical Data Range: 0-6”/150mm Accuracy: +/- .001” Resolution: 0.01mm or .0005” Repeatability: 0.01mm or .0005” More details >>  |
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Charge Notes for the 500-784, 500-785 and 500-786
The charge function of these solar calipers allow it to be used in normal conditions without interruption even when the ambient light is insufficient for a short period of time. When the calliper is fully charged it can operate for around one hour in an environment of 50 Lux illumination.
The time needed to charge the caliper can vary depending on the conditions. However, when the Super Caliper is left unused in light of 500 lux (normal working environments) it will take around one hour to reach full charge.
Mitutoyo Absolute Digimatic Caliper Series 500
One of the largest, if not the largest, manufacturer of digital calipers is Mitutoyo and the range that is available is simply staggering. The company utilizes its new Absolute Encode Technology on its calipers that make them even more functional.
The Mitutoyo Absolute Digimatic Caliper Series 500
Other features of the caliper include a thumb roller on most models, an optional Data Hold Unit, a fitted plastic case except for the largest model which comes in a wooden case. The Mitutoyo Absolute Digimatic Caliper Series 500 models are available either in inch/metric format or in metric only. If you need a caliper that offers inches make sure that you have chosen a model that states this.
Models of the Mitutoyo Series 500 are available in sizes that range from 0-4in 0-100mm, 0-6in 0-150mm, 0-8in 0-200mm, 0-12in 0-300mm, 0-18in 0-450mm, 0-24in 0-600mm and finally the massive 0-40in 0-1000mm.
The number of digital calipers available in the series 500 range is truly impressive and a good proportion of the models come with carbide tipped jaws for added strength and accuracy.
The battery required for the series 500 caliper is an SR44, 938882 and according to the company’s specifications sheet this battery would have an expected life in this type of caliper of around 3.5 years under normal use.
A Mitutoyo digital caliper is a tool that will give you reliable service over a long period of time. This is a tool that has been precision made with a lot of thought gone into the features that any craftsman might want in a tool.
