Description
Product Overview
The Mitutoyo ID-C Series Digimatic Indicator 543-710 is a full-travel digital dial indicator built to Japanese toolroom standards. Featuring Mitutoyo’s ABSOLUTE linear encoder technology, this indicator holds its last position through power cycles — no need to re-establish zero after switching off. Whether it’s on a surface plate, a comparator stand, or clamped to a mill spindle for tramming, the 543-710 delivers consistent, readable digital output where a conventional dial would demand squinting and interpolation.
- ABSOLUTE Encoder Technology — No Re-zeroing After Power Cycle: Unlike incremental encoders that lose position on shutdown, Mitutoyo’s ABSOLUTE system retains the last reading. On the shop floor this means you can power down mid-setup, come back after a break, and your reference is still live. Critical when you’re mid-way through a multi-step runout check or haven’t finished tramming a head.
- 0.001 mm Resolution Over a 12.7 mm Range: One-micron resolution across the full plunger travel gives you reliable readings in the single-thou range without the parallax error of a needle over a graduated dial. For work like checking taper in a four-jaw setup or verifying flatness on a surface grinder, you’re reading a number — not estimating between graduations.
- Data Output (SPC Port): The DATA button and SPC output port allow live measurement data to be sent directly to a Mitutoyo Digimatic Mini Processor, data logger, or SPC software via a compatible cable. Useful when you’re building a measurement record for a job lot, or feeding data into a QC system without transcription error.
- Stem / Shank Compatibility: The 543-710 uses an 8 mm stem, which fits standard indicator holders, magnetic bases, and universal arm clamps without an adaptor. The knurled thimble-style bezel and scroll wheel allow quick orientation of the display once clamped. A Luer-type contact point is fitted as standard; ruby or carbide contacts are direct replacements if needed for abrasive or high-cycle applications.
- Ideal For: Tramming mill heads and spindles, setting four-jaw chucks, lathe tailstock alignment, surface grinder dresser height repeatability checks, runout measurement on turned components, and comparator-stand go/no-go inspection of machined features.
Condition
(New Old Stock / Unused — Complete Original)
This indicator is unused and in original condition. The LCD, plunger, contact point, stem, and bezel show no signs of use or wear — no bench marks, no contact-point wear, no scratches on the stem bore. It presents exactly as it would from a new box. The seller notes the battery has been installed for testing purposes only, meaning the unit has been powered up and confirmed functional — the ABSOLUTE encoder, display, and button functions are all live and responsive. A fresh SR44 / 938 cell is recommended before putting the tool into regular service, though the installed battery may have sufficient charge remaining. All original paperwork and a calibration certificate are included (not pictured). For absolute confidence before critical work, verification against a certified gauge block stack or ring master is always sound practice, but there is no functional reason this tool would not meet Mitutoyo’s published accuracy specification straight from the box.
Included:
- 1 x Mitutoyo ID-C Digimatic Indicator 543-710 (0–12.7 mm, 0.001 mm resolution)
- Original Mitutoyo box and packaging
- Calibration certificate
- Papers / instruction manual
- Original accessories (contact point, etc.) as supplied from factory
Not Included:
- SPC data cable (sold separately — Mitutoyo part no. 905409 or 06AFM380D depending on interface)
- Magnetic base or indicator holder
- Fresh replacement battery (SR44 / 938 — battery installed for testing)
Brand Information
Mitutoyo Corporation, founded in Japan in 1934, is the world’s largest manufacturer of precision measuring instruments and sits at the top tier of the global metrology market alongside Mahr, Tesa, and Starrett. Their instruments are the benchmark reference in ISO-accredited toolrooms, aerospace subcontract shops, and calibration laboratories worldwide. Japanese manufacture, rigorous in-house calibration standards, and a comprehensive Australian distribution and service network make Mitutoyo the default choice when accuracy and long-term reliability are non-negotiable.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mitutoyo |
| Model | ID-C Digimatic Indicator 543-710 |
| Type | Digital Dial Indicator (Digimatic) |
| Series | 543 — ID-C Series (ABSOLUTE) |
| Measuring Range | 0–12.7 mm |
| Resolution | 0.001 mm |
| Accuracy | ±0.003 mm (per Mitutoyo specification) |
| Repeatability | 0.002 mm |
| Display | LCD digital readout |
| Encoder Type | ABSOLUTE linear encoder |
| Data Output | Mitutoyo SPC (Digimatic) data port |
| Stem / Shank Diameter | 8 mm |
| Contact Point Thread | M2.5 (Luer-type, replaceable) |
| Battery | SR44 / 938 (1 x installed — used for testing) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Condition | New Old Stock — Unused, complete original |
| Included Items | Indicator, original box, calibration certificate, papers/manual, original accessories |
| Not Included | SPC data cable, magnetic base / holder, replacement battery |
Keywords
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