
No. 99MBC082B 2 - 1
3 SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes the specifications of the VL-50A/VL-50AS.
2.1 Main Unit Specifications
●Code No.
318-211 318-2113
●Model Installing VL-50A VL-50AS
●Measuring range*1 50mm/2”
●Resolution (selectable) 0.01µm/0.1µm/1.0µm
.0000005˝/.000005˝/.00005˝
●Display unit Character height 14mm(.6˝)/ 8 digits (excluding “-“ sign)
●Stroke*1 51.5mm(2˝) or more
●Accuracy (at 20°C)*1 (0.5 + L/100) µm L = arbitrary measuring length
●Accuracy assurance temperature *2 20±1°C
●Repeatability *1 σ= 0.05µm (2µinch)
●Measuring force *1 0.01N (1gf)
Tracing Approx. 0.7mm/s (.03˝/s)
Measuring Approx. 2mm/s(.08˝/s) or 4mm/s(.16˝/s) (selectable by parameter)
●Spindle feed speed
Quick feed Approx. 8mm/s(.3˝/s)
●Standard contact point φ3mm carbide contact point
●Worktable φ100mm
(Ceramic, grooved, replaceable)
●Data input Data can be input with the foot switch.
●Data output SDP output
RS-232C output (switching by parameter)
●Power supply 85V to 264VAC (connected to AC adapter)
●Power consumption Maximum 12W (12V, 1A)
●Main unit mass 16Kg(35.2 lbs) 5Kg (11 lbs)
●Standard accessories AC adapter: 357651
Power cord: depends on the power supply used
Ground wire
Allen wrench (for clamping a contact point, or removing the fixture)
Foot switch: 937179T
Dedicated stand: 957460
Output connector (with cover): 02ADB440 (for external control)
RS-LINK/Digimatic connecting cable (1m): 936937
RS-LINK/Digimatic connecting cable (2m): 965014
Recommended interchangeable contact point: the following dial indicator interchangeable contact points are
mountable.
(*Measuring force when each interchangeable contact point is used.)
Interchangeable contact point Part No. *Measuring force
Shell contact point 101118 Approx. 0.02N
Carbide ball contact point φ7120059 Approx. 0.03N
Carbide ball contact point φ10.5 120060 Approx. 0.06N
Carbide needle contact point φ0.45 120066 Approx. 0.01N
●Optional accessories
Note: When other contact point that has a flat measuring face is mounted, the contact point requires parallel
adjustment with respect to the table surface. Mounting this contact point should be custom-ordered to Mitutoyo.
*1. At normal measurement with the standard contact point
*2. Temperature variation must be gentle. The instrument must not be exposed directly to hot and cool blow.
Main Unit Specifications
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