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Product overview
Quote-only Mitutoyo Series 542 LGH high-accuracy linear gage kits with dedicated counter. Also useful for lab data capture, research instrumentation, automated QA, and engineering test stands.
Mitutoyo Linear Gage LGH – High Accuracy Series 542 is part of Mitutoyo Section G (Sensor Systems). Macroscopic Solutions supplies this product through a reviewed purchase or quote path so configuration, compatibility, shipping, freight, accessories, and support requirements can be confirmed before fulfillment.
Catalog reference: US-1005 G-17
Series 542 LGH high-accuracy linear gages provide 0.01um resolution and are bundled with a dedicated counter for high-precision measurement and positioning applications.
Key specifications
| Order No. | Model | Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Repeatability | Retrace error | Force down | Force horizontal | Force up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 542-715A | Standard | 10mm | 0.01um | 0.2um | 0.1um (2 sigma) | 0.1um | 0.65N or less | 0.55N or less | 0.45N or less |
| 542-716A | Low measuring force | 10mm | 0.01um | 0.2um | 0.1um (2 sigma) | 0.1um | Approx. 0.12N | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Shared gage-head specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Selectable resolutions | 0.05um, 0.1um, 0.5um, and 1um can be selected from the counter |
| Position detection method | Photoelectric reflection type linear encoder |
| Detectable operation speed | Normal measurement 700mm/sec; peak detection 120mm/sec |
| Mass of gage head | 220g, excluding cable of approx. 150g |
| Contact point | 3mm carbide-tipped, fixing screw M2.5 (P=0.45×5) |
| Stem | 15mm |
| Bearing | Linear ball type |
| Output cable length | Approx. 2m |
| Operating temperature / humidity | 0 to 40C / RH 20 to 80%, no condensation |
| Storage temperature | -10 to 60C / RH 20 to 80%, no condensation |
| Bundled counter | Dedicated counter included with every LGH series gage |
Dedicated counter specifications
| Counter specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantizing error | +/-1 count |
| Display range | +/-999.99999mm |
| Functions | Presetting, tolerance judgment, peak measurement, analog output |
| Interface | RS-232C / Digimatic / USB (only for SENSORPAK) |
| Power supply | Supplied AC adapter, or +12 to 24 V DC, max. 700mA |
| Current consumption | 8.4W max. 700mA; ensure at least 1A power supply per unit |
| External dimensions | 144(W) x 157(D) x 75(H) |
| Mass | Approx. 900g, AC adapter excluded |
| Standard accessories | Wrench for contact point, rubber boot, stand, washer for counter, AC adapter, AC cord, DC plug, user manual, inspection certificate |
Accessories listed on catalog page G-17
| Order No. | Accessory |
|---|---|
| 971750 | LGH stand |
| 971751 | Stem fixture for fixing to top surface |
| 971752 | Stem fixture for fixing to bottom surface |
| 971753 | Spindle lifting cable |
| 238772 | Rubber boot spare for 542-715 |
| 02ADB440 | I/O output connector with cover |
Applications beyond production metrology
Common applications beyond routine manufacturing include research data capture, engineering test stands, university lab exercises, prototype measurement logging, environmental or materials-test fixtures, and industrial R&D workflows that need consistent measurement output or sensor integration.
Application notes are general examples for discovery and planning; confirm suitability, tolerances, fixtures, standards, and regulatory requirements for the specific measurement task.










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