- We are the ONLY UK Approved Calibration House
- Re-Calibrate Annually for Reliable Results
- 3-Working Day and 7-Working Day Available
- Download & Fill in the Form Below and Send it in With Your Microtronics Force Tester
Why us?
We are the ONLY UK-approved calibration house able to offer a UK-based UKAS traceable calibration service for Microtronics BlueForce and SpeedForce gate impact force testers.
It is vital to have your gate impact force tester calibrated every 12 months to ensure it is working to specification.
We cannot repair the Gate Force Testers we are a calibration house only. For Gate Force Tester repairs please contact your original supplier.
How quickly can you calibrate it?
| Service Type | How Long | Price (ex. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7 Working Days | £190 |
| Express | 3 Working Days | £245 |
| NOW AVAILABLE – Upgrade Smart PRO inc. Annual Calibration, inc. NEW Carry Case (50V016-G) | 14 Working Days | £545 |
| Prices inc. return delivery to you (UK mainland only) | ||
| Please note: During August we are not able to guarantee our usual turn-around times on Gate Force Tester calibrations due to the summer holiday closure of the factory in Italy who authorise each calibration that we undertake. | ||
Having BlueForce Smart APP and Software issues? Read the BlueForce troubleshooting guide below.
What do I need to do now?
Download the Calibration Return Form, fill it in and send it in with your gate force tester. We will contact you as soon as we have received your unit.
- Download and fill in the form
- Mark whether you would like 3-day or 7-day service
- Send the form in with your Microtronics force tester
Once we have received your tester and Booking in Form, we will email you the expected shipment date, plus a link to pay via our secure online portal.
Return shipping back to you is included in the calibration price (for UK mainland customers only).
A sensor’s performance and accuracy will deteriorate over time leading to inaccurate and unreliable results. For gate impact force testers, this could lead to potential safety concerns for the general public and industry professionals. For the safe use of power-operated doors, forces should be measured in accordance with DHF TS 011-012 (Gates and doors) the UK only, EN12453 (Gates and doors), EN16005 (Pedestrian doors) and EN60335-2-95 (Residential garage doors).
What is “Upgrade Smart PRO”?
NEW – Now available, upgrade your BlueForce Smart Tester to Upgrade Smart PRO new version.
“Upgrade Smart PRO” delivers results instantly via GSM web connectivity directly to any web-connected device, reducing any compatibility problems (models with built-in USB port only).
The BlueForce Smart PRO Upgrade 50V0016-G works seamlessly with the Microtronics “BlueForce CLOUD” portal, which captures all the measurements sent from the tester. The “BlueForce CLOUD” 50V024-G includes archiving of the force test measurements, report printing, compiling of the Risk Analysis and the Technical File (conforming to EN12453), storing of any photos and other documents and a timeframe maintenance log. The BlueForce CLOUD service is provided on an annual paid-for subscription valid for 12 months (not included).
To activate the free trial you just need to register your details on the link and we will activate your free 10-day CLOUD trial.
Frequently Asked Questions on our Microtronics Calibration Service
We recommend that you get your Microtronics gate force tester re-calibrated every 12 months to ensure it keeps working within the required specification
Yes, we now sell the Microtronics Gate Force Impact Testers, buy the BlueForce Smart PRO Kit here.
Yes, please mention this when filling in the calibration return form.
Yes, we can offer you Microtronics accessories including carry cases and the straight, vertical and angular extensions. Visit our online shop to see the full range.
The unit will need to be sent in for re-calibration to ensure it provides accurate results and continues to work within specification. Please download and fill in the Gate Force booking in form and send it in, with your device, to the address below. As soon as we receive your unit in, we will contact you using the details you provided on the form.
Applied Measurements Ltd
Microtronics Calibration Department
6 Mercury House
Calleva Park
Aldermaston
Berkshire
RG7 8PN.
We offer 2 levels of service – 7 working day and 3 working day from receipt of your gate impact force tester. For Smart Upgrade it’s 14 working days.
Return carriage is included free of charge to UK mainland addresses.
Unfortunately not, we are a calibration house only and can only offer calibration of the gate force testers. Repairs can only be carried out in Italy by the manufacturer Microtronics. You will need to contact the company that supplied you the tester originally to discuss their warranty and repair procedure.
Upgrade Smart PRO delivers the test measurement results via GSM web connectivity directly to any web-connected device. Smart PRO upgrade includes the annual calibration, 1st-year CLOUD subscription and return carriage to the UK mainland. For more information please see our Microtronics Calibration Service Page.
The easiest way is to pay by Visa or Mastercard (debit and credit), unfortunately we do not accept AMEX. We only charge the card on the day of shipment. If you wish to be put on 30 day credit terms, please let us know when initially ordering by ticking ‘Account’ payment terms box. 30 day credit accounts are subject to credit clearance first which may affect your shipment date.
The Microtronics Fast Thermal Printer (FTP) comes with a 2 year warranty.
The FTP printer gives an immediate hard copy of the test results not the full certification. You will still need to download and print out the full certificate to EN 12445 standards from a PC.
The Upgrade Smart hardware and software upgrade increases the memory capacity of your Microtronics gate impact force tester by 60%, so you can store up to 80 tests!