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Peak-Tension mode
Press MODE key until the appears on the display. The display will show the
maximum tensile force. See Figure 3b
Peak-Compression mode
Press MODES key until appears on the display. The display will show the
maximum compressive force. See Figure 3c
RESET the gauge
Press RESET key to clear both maximum registers and prepare for detecting the next
maximum readings.
Backlight Display
If any key is pressed or forces are applied to the load sensor bigger than 0.5 % of full
scale, the backlight will be activated for 60 seconds.
Saved reading to memory
Any reading can be saved anytime by pressing MEM/ENTER key. A total of 500
readings can be stored in the database included the reading unit.
Computer Control of Force Gauge
A computer can control the force gauge by sending RS-232 commands.
RS232 output signal
The displayed reading of the FL may be transmitted to a PC by pressing the PRINT
key or sending request command from PC to the force gauge.
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