FMI-B Thank you for choosing one of our high quality instruments. Please FMI-S read the entire operation manual thoroughly before using this instru- ment for the first time. The information contained herein will help you to achieve accurate and reproducible results and to avoid misuse or Bedienungsanleitung damages.
Please inspect the content before taking the instrument into operati- Should, despite our careful inspection, parts be missing, please no- Bedienungsanleitung tify your dealer or our service team: service@alluris.de. Operation manual Notice d’utilisation The following table provides you with an overview of the delivery‘s volume as well as the single components‘...
FMI-B 2.2. Applying force by hand FMI-S Hand held force gauges series FMI-B and FMI-S can be utilized for on- site measurement. In order to apply force manually, the housing com- prises three M10 tapped holes to attach handles, two on each side Bedienungsanleitung and one opposite the measuring axis (Part no.: Handles FMI-941M10...
FMI-B 2.5. Overview FMI-S Bedienungsanleitung Operation manual Notice d’utilisation Instrucciones de servcio Hirose-Socket Istruzioni per l’uso Function Accessory part Part number Data transfer Foot switch FMT-936 Digital I/O’s Data cable FMI-934SO Motor control Drive unitcontrol FMT-220.MK USB 2.0 Mini-B-socket...
Special accessories Bedienungsanleitung Operation manual Notice d’utilisation Instrucciones de servcio Istruzioni per l’uso (for more accessories see www.alluris.de) Measuring axle for attachments to apply force (M6, bzw. M10 (>1kN), L=13mm) Display Adapts automatically to changing positions with a 180° screen rotation upon start (e.
FMI-B 3.0 Starting Operation FMI-S 3.1. Preparing the Measurement Bedienungsanleitung The internal sensor works bi-directional, i.e. compression and tensi- Operation manual on. By default the instrument is attuned to display a positive value if Notice d’utilisation compressive force is applied at the measurement axle, and a negative value if tensile force is applied.
At the same time the FMI-B temperature offset is readjusted. FMI-S To turn the instrument off press the I-key. If no external energy source is connected to the instrument, measu- Bedienungsanleitung rements can be automatically stopped after a defined period of time Operation manual (see p.
FMI-B 3.3. Selecting the operation mode Selecting operation modes If the instrument is idle you can choose different modes of operation. FMI-S Selecting a specific operation mode you decide which values the Standard instrument shall display and the measuring frequency (instruments...
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FMI-B Peak + (with drag indicator) The display shows a Peak symbol. FMI-S By default the instrument indicates the peak value for compression operations. Bedienungsanleitung You may change the prefix (see p. 17 chapter 4.2.2 Changing +/- Operation manual prefix for push or pull operations (P12)).
3.4. Start/Stop Measurements FMI-B Switch the instrument on and bring it into the measurement position. FMI-S Start: Indications on display during measurements Start the measurement by pressing the I-key. The display shows „O.O“. Bedienungsanleitung Operation manual Measure: Notice d’utilisation...
3.5. Taring FMI-B On each start of the instrument the auto-tara function performs an FMI-S automatic taring to eliminate the gravitation force influence of the weight of the sensor, the measuring axis and other installed attach- ments according to the position of the instrument. At the same time Bedienungsanleitung the temperature offset is readjusted.
FMI-B 3.6.1. Resetting the drag indicator In the operation modes Peak+ or Peak – you may reset the drag in- FMI-S dicator by pressing the O-key at any time during the measurement. The instrument will then not be tared, but resets the display to the measured value at the time.
FMI-B 4.0 Setting measurement parameters FMI-S 4.1. Selecting the parameter menue Select settings menus Several settings menus allow to customize the general functions and Bedienungsanleitung measurement settings of the instrument. Operation manual Notice d’utilisation Series FMI-B30 and FMI-S30 and higher offer a memory and a statis-...
FMI-B 4.2. General settings (P1) Selecting submenus in the menu P1 General settings Menu P1 allows to adjust the general functions and settings of the FMI-S force gauge. > < Units The menu offers the following submenus: Bedienungsanleitung > <...
FMI-B 4.2.2. Changing +/- prefix for push or pull operations (P12) By default pull forces applied to the measuring axle are displayed with FMI-S negative prefix and push forces accordingly as positive values (without prefix). Submenu P12 allows to change the settings by pressing the I-key.
4.2.5. Automatic measuring stop – Auto-Stop for FMI-B (P14) FMI-B Force gauges series FMI-B come as well as series FMI-S with an auto- FMI-S stop function. Measurings are stopped automatically when measured values are stable over a defined period of time. The auto-stop function applies if the device is not connected to an external power supply.
FMI-B 4.3. Resetting factory defaults (PO) Reset factory default settings Submenu PO allows to reset all settings to factory defaults. Select FMI-S menu PO and press the O-key. The display shows PO1 and a flashing O (= no reset). By pressing the I-key you can select 1 (= reset). Confirm...
FMI-B 4.4.2. Setting memory and statistics functions Activate memory and statistics To activate the memory function enter the settings menu by pressing FMI-S the S-key for 2 seconds and select menu P2 with the I-key. > < On the display appears the Mem symbol.
FMI-B 4.4.4. Saving measuring cycles (Series) Speichern von Messreihen Having set the Series feature, with start of the measurement cycle all FMI-S measured values are recorded. Peak Mem Start During the recording the Mem symbol (and the unit symbol) in the...
4.4.5. Displaying statistics FMI-B Displaying the statistics sequence After having finished a measurement, you may review the statistical FMI-S results of the measurement. By pressing the S-key you call the diffe- Standard mode is set: rent statistical values (see adjacent chart).
FMI-B 4.4.6. Recalling memory All recorded values can be downloaded by software in addition to the FMI-S displayed statistical values (series FMI-B30 and FMI-S30 and higher). If the device has not been turned off this can be done even after ha- ving finished a measurement.
FMI-B 4.5. Monitoring limit values (P3 und P4) Working with limit values Force gauges series FMI-B30 and FMI-S30 and higer can compare the FMI-S actual measured value with individually set upper or lower limit valu- es. The surpassing of the thresholds is indicated on the display and Bedienungsanleitung signal outputs are switched accordingly.
Software FMI_Connect The software FMI_Connect (part no.: FMI-972) enables to transfer data from Alluris force gauges to MS Excel and generate graphs. You may control the instrument via PC as well as set parameters. Install the software FMI_Connect before connecting the instrument first time to your PC or notebook, in order to ensure the instrument is detected automatically.
FMI-B 5.1.2. Software FMI_Analyze Software FMI_Analyze The software FMI_Analyze (part no: FMI-975) allows real-time visuali- FMI-S zation of your measuring results. The captured force vs. time or force vs. distance diagrams can be evaluated online and real time with...
Instrucciones de servcio Istruzioni per l’uso Alluris sensors cover a measuring range from 50 mm (FDM-250B5) or 100 mm (FDM-250C1) with a distance of 25 mm respectively 45 mm to the reference mark.
FMI-B 5.2.3. Data cable for digital I/O’s Cable with Hirose-socket (part no.: FMI-934SO): Connecting the digital outputs FMI-S • 3VDC power supply Output Open Collector NPN • Digital input Bedienungsanleitung Collector (C) • Trigger signal for synchronized measuring frequency Operation manual Notice d’utilisation...
FMI-B 8.0 Service FMI-S 8.1. Extended 5-Year Guarantee We extend the guarantee to five years provided that the instrument Bedienungsanleitung has been registered with us immediately after the purchase, and that Operation manual the maintenance and calibration intervals are observed. Consumption Notice d’utilisation...
FMI-B 9.0 Frequent questions (FAQ) FMI-S The display shows numbers upside down! The display direction changes automatically according to the posi- tion of the device when the instrument is switched on. Bedienungsanleitung Display shows values only in compressive or tensile force direction! Change the mode of operation using the S-key. The actual force...
Appendix FMI-S FMI-B Notes 1 The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, etc. in this manual, even if not specially labeled is not Konformitätserklärung to imply that such names are exempt from the trademark and trade protection laws would have to be considered as free.
In accordance to WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU this device is categorized as “Monitoring and Control Instrument” and should not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste. You may return it to Alluris for recycling (WEEE Reg.No. DE 49318045). For more information please contact our website www.alluris.de.
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