Nextech DFS Series User Manual page 10

Resetting the gauge
prepare the DFS for the next test.
Backlit Display When you press any key or apply forces to the load sensor
greater than 0.5 % of full scale, the backlight will active for 60 seconds.
Invert Display The display may be inverted or "reversed", so that the
operator can read it more comfortably. Press and hold the MENU key while
powering up the DFS to invert the display. This feature is remembered after
powering down. Perform the same steps again to restore the display to the
opposite direction
Saving readings to memory
the MEM/ENTER key. A total of 500 readings can be stored to the unit's internal
memory.
Computer Control of Force Gauge
by sending commands through either USB or RS232 port.
Command
"m"
"u"
"z"
"r"
Output signal The displayed reading may be transmitted to a PC by pressing
the PRINT key or sending a request command from a PC to the gauge through
either the USB or RS232 port.
Command
"l"
"p"
"c"
"x" or pressing
PRINT key
"d"
"!"
Press the RESET key to clear the current reading and
Send live reading value from unit.
Send peak tension value from unit.
Send peak compression value from unit.
Send live reading value from unit, if current mode
is track mode.
Send peak tension value from unit, if current mode
is peak tension mode.
Send peak compression value from unit, if current
mode is peak compression mode.
Send memory
Send information of gauge (model, capacity, serial
number, firmware revision, original offset, current
offset, overload count).
DFS series User's Manual REV 3.8 November 2016
Any reading can be saved anytime by pressing
A computer can control the force gauge
Action
Cycle modes of measurement.
Cycle units of measurement.
Zero the gauge.
Reset to previously set "Zero".
Action
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