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GTE KMG-LITE User Manual

Closing force meter for power-operated doors and gates
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  • Page 1 KMG-Lite Closing force meter for power-operated doors and gates User manual...
  • Page 2 At a glance   3 x AA 1.5V battery ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General notes Safety advice Intended purpose Product description Commissioning Measuring Warning- and error signals Care and maintenance Calibration Accessories Specifications...

  • Page 4: General Notes

    1. General notes This chapter provides important advice using this documentation. The documentation contains information that must be applied if the product is to be used safely and efficiently. Please read this documentation carefully and familiarise yourself with the operation of the product before putting it to use. Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when necessary.
  • Page 5 Identification Darstellung Bedeutung Bemerkungen  Note Offers helpful tips and information  Objective Denotes the objective that is to be achieved via the steps described  Step Carry out steps  Cross- Refers to more extensive or detailed reference information Display Shows the display output...

  • Page 6: Safety Advice

    2. Safety advice This chapter gives general rules which must be followed and observed if the product is to be handled safely. Product safety/ preserving warranty claims  Operate the instrument only within the parameters specified  in the Technical data. ( S.
  • Page 7 Ensure correct disposal  Take used batteries to the collection points provided for them.  At the end of its useful life send the product back to GTE. We will take care of its proper and ecological disposal.

  • Page 8: Intended Purpose

    This chapter gives the areas of application for which the product is intended. Only use the product for those applications which it was designed for. KMG-Lite is a compact handheld measurement instrument for determining dynamic closing forces of power-operated doors and gates. ...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    4. Product description This chapter describes the structure of the product and its display and control elements. Point of force application Display Control button Battery plug...
  • Page 10 Numeric measurement result ≥ 80 N Indicator F ≥ 25 N Indicator F Indicator t...

  • Page 11: Commissioning

    5. Commissioning This chapter describes the steps required to commission the product.  Removing the protective film on the display:  Pull the protective film off carefully.  Inserting batteries:  Remove battery plug at the end of the handle by twisting it counter clockwise and pulling it out.
  • Page 12  Insert three AA - type batteries with 1.5V each. Mind the polarity!  Close battery plug: Press the batteries with the battery plug against the spring resistance inside the handle and lock it by twisting it clockwise. 3 x AA 1.5V battery Battery positive terminal ahead!
  • Page 13  Activate the instrument:  Press the control button once.  While starting up the devices tests itself. Startup test  The instrument is ready after three seconds. Ready for measurement...

  • Page 14: Measuring

    6. Measuring This chapter describes the steps required to measure with the product.  Activate the instrument:  Press the control button once.  Wait for measure attendance.  Apply the force vertically and axial  Measuring automatically starts at 20 N.
  • Page 15  Within five seconds from of the 20N - trigger the force signal is evaluated according to EN12453 and DIN18650. Measurement/ Evaluation  Display of measurement results:  After the measurement and evaluation are finished, the instrument automatically displays the dynamic peak force that has occurred within measurement.
  • Page 16  If the dynamic time ( ) exceeded the normative 0.75 seconds, the LED within the second display segment flashes. Measurement result: = 326 N > 0,75 s  If the force value at the end of the 5s measurement period (F exceeded 25 N, the LED within the third display segment flashes.
  • Page 17  If the force value at the end of the 5s measurement period (F exceeded 80 N, the LED within the third display segment flashes. Measurement result: = 326 N > 80 N  If the force value at the end of the 5s measurement period (F exceeded 25N and the dynamic time ( ) exceeded 0.75 s, the LEDs within the second and the third display segment flash.
  • Page 18  If the force value at the end of the 5s measurement period (F exceeded 80N and the dynamic time ( ) exceeded 0.75 s, the LEDs within the second, third and fourth display segment flash. Measurement result: = 326 N >...
  • Page 19  Display of the value F  After measurement press the control button twice.  Das Display zeigt nun den Wert der Endkraft in Newton (N). = 0 N  The LED within the second display segment is lit for orientation.
  • Page 20  Regardless of the current display state the instrument is always ready to start a new measurement whenever the required trigger force > 20 N is detected.  Deactivate the instrument:  Keep the control button pressed for more than 2 seconds. ...

  • Page 21: Warning- And Error Signals

    7. Warning- and error signals This chapter explains all display signals that indicate an abnormal system state. Exceedance of measurement range If the measured dynamic peak force exceeds the specified upper limit of 1600 N, the display shows a flashing “1600”. The measurement results for and F are not affected.
  • Page 22 Low battery warning If the battery voltage falls below a critical value, the display shows the message ”Batt“. By pressing the control button you can still continue your measurements.  Change the batteries as soon as possible. Error signal „Load rejection“ If the device senses a zero force offset on startup the display shows the message “Err“.
  • Page 23 device is used outside the specified temperature/humidity range or if the force application plate got stuck.  Make sure the device is unloaded while starting up.  Make sure that all environmental conditions are within the specified range.  Make sure that the force application plate is neither stuck ...
  • Page 24 If this error message should occurr although the instrument is used within the specified temperature  range, please send it to GTE for calibration. ( S. 27) Error signal “Eich“-table missing If the instrument’s display should show the message “Eich“ after startup, the system is unable to find its calibration reference.

  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance

    8. Care and maintenance This chapter describes the steps that help to maintain the functionality of the product and to extend its service life.  Safekeeping the instrument:  When not used, keep the gauge inside its transport case und protect it from humidity and mechanical stress. ...
  • Page 26  A soiled instrument can cause reduced measurement accuracy. In case of doubt send the device to GTE for calibration. As part of the calibration sensitive parts can be cleaned from dust particles.  Cleaning the housing:  Clean the housing with a moist cloth (soap suds) if it is dirty.
  • Page 27  Remove old batteries and take care of proper disposal.  Insert three AA - type batteries with 1.5 V each. Mind the polarity! Positive terminals ahead!  Close battery plug: Press the batteries with the battery plug against the spring resistance inside the handle and lock it by twisting it clockwise.

  • Page 28: Calibration

    To ensure the measurement accuracy the instrument has to be calibrated every year.  Annual calibration is also mandatory according to DIN 18650 as well as EN 12445. The calibration badge on the bottom of the device indicated when the next calibration of your KMG-Lite is due.
  • Page 29 GTE offers two extent of calibration service.  Our standard service calibrates your device and protocols the calibration with a factory calibration certificate.  If your device should be dirty or having problems to achieve its initial measurement accuracy we additionally offer a special maintenance and calibration service.

  • Page 30: Accessories

    10. Accessories As addtional accessory for KMG-Lite we offer a Distance-Set, which contains a robust measurement tripod and distance pieces for typical measurement points. Distance elements for horizontal gates Tripod for vertical gates and doors: Opening heights: 30 and 50 cm 30 and 50 cm Art.-Nr.: 320-2303-001...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    11. Specifications Voltage supply: 3 x 1.5 V - AA - Battery (Mignon) Power consumption: < 25 mA Battery duty: > 100 hours Temperature range: 0 ... 40 °C Humidity range: 20 ... 90 % r. F. (not condensing) 80 mm , Height 50 mm Dimensions of measurement plane: 250 x 80 x 50 mm (L x W x H) Dimensions:...
  • Page 32   Notes...
  • Page 34 KMG-2000-G Our high end closing force meter for all applications.  High grade metal housing  Measurement range up to 2000 N  Graphical display with user menu  Internal memory for 500 measurements  USB-Interface for PC-Connection  Rechargeable battery operation ...
  • Page 35 KMG-2000-G  www.gte.de/KMG...
  • Page 36 GTE Industrieelektronik GmbH Helmholtzstr. 21, 38-40 41747 Viersen, GERMANY +49-2162 / 3703-0 +49-2162 / 3703-25   kmg@gte.de www.kmg-lite.de Art.-Nr.: 320-2010-200 V1.0 - November 2011 Technical changes reserved!

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