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WAGNER Force Ten FDX Operation Manual

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OPERATION
FORCE TEN
FDX/FPX
TM
MANUAL
FDX F
G
ORCE
AGE
FPX A
LGOMETER
COMPACT SIMPLICITY
HAND-HELD UTILITY
DIGITAL CLARITY
FORCE TESTER
FDX F
G
ORCE
AGE
PAIN TESTER
FPX A
LGOMETER
www.wagnerinstruments.com
CALL TOLL FREE: 800 345 4188
sales@wagnerinstruments.com
Wagner Instruments • Greenwich CT 06836-1217 • Fax: 203 698 9696
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  • Page 1 ORCE FPX A LGOMETER COMPACT SIMPLICITY HAND-HELD UTILITY DIGITAL CLARITY FORCE TESTER FDX F ORCE PAIN TESTER FPX A LGOMETER www.wagnerinstruments.com CALL TOLL FREE: 800 345 4188 sales@wagnerinstruments.com Wagner Instruments • Greenwich CT 06836-1217 • Fax: 203 698 9696 fdxman_200313_mp...
  • Page 2 PRECAUTIONS FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE CAUTION MOST IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USING THE FDX FORCE GAGE OVERLOADS: FDX provides overload protection of its load cell. However, EXCESSIVE OVERLOADS or IMPACT LOADING will cause permanent damage. Prior to reaching an overload condition, the FDX sounds the tone for five seconds, then displays “HELP”.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE FORCE TEN DIGITAL FORCE GAGE OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Precautions Table of Contents FDX / FPX Features FPX Application FDX / FPX Specifications Keypad and Display Menu Control Menu Description Menu Operations B.2.1 Menu Access B.2.2 Menu Navigation...

  • Page 4: Fdx / Fpx Features

    FDX / FPX FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE FEATURES CONSTRUCTION • Fiberglass reinforced plastic pistol grip handle. • Large 4-digit 0.7” display. • Displays: TENS, COMP, Peak, 5-bar battery status, USB/SGL or USB/CNT data transmission and units. • Tension and Compression with lbf, kgf, N and ozf selectable units. •...
  • Page 5 FDX FEATURES FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE COMPACT SIMPLICITY FORCE TEN FDX HAND-HELD UTILITY Compact Digital Force Gage DIGITAL CLARITY Large 4-digit 0.7” Display USB Data Logging Software with On / Off Backlight 0.3 % Accuracy NIST Calibration Certificate Selectable Units...
  • Page 6 If the force gage reading is 6 lbf, • N / cm the pressure reading is 6 lbf / cm It is assumed the FPX Algometer user is a medical or therapeutic professional, familiar with the broad field of pain testing. Contact Wagner Instruments for assistance: sales@wagnerinstruments.com.
  • Page 7 FPX APPLICATION FORCE TEN PAIN TEST The updated Force Ten™ FPX Algometer performs pain diagnostic testing with the advantages of a digital force gage. Newly added features include backlit display, audible signals and USB output with data logging software for collection of patient test results.

  • Page 8: Fpx Application

    FDX / FPX FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 1 FDX - CAPACITIES and RESOLUTION MODEL CAPACITY * / GRADUATION FDX 10 10 x 0.01 lbf 160 x 0.2 ozf 5 x 0.005 kgf 50 x 0.05 N FDX 25 25 x 0.02 lbf 400 x 0.5 ozf 10 x 0.01 kgf...

  • Page 9: Force Ten

    FDX / FPX FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 3 FORCE TEN™ - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Accuracy ±0.3 % Full Scale (FS) ± 1 Least Significant Digit ( LSD) 4-digit, 0.7” Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Display Display Update 8 per second Resolution 1000 graduations (1250 for 25 lbf capacity) Tare...

  • Page 10: Keypad And Display

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE A. KEYPAD AND DISPLAY Keypad Description FDX is operated with four buttons that control all functions. Practice using the buttons to gain familiarity with gage operation prior to actual use. For simplicity, each control button has two context sensitive functions. The function of each button depends on how the gage is powered on.

  • Page 11: Menu Control

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE MENU CONTROL Three black buttons have the following additional functions: • Select displayed item. SELECT • Review selections within each option. SCROLL • Review menu options. • Review selections within each option. • Cancel and return to previous menu option. EXIT •...

  • Page 12: Menu Description

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE Menu Description There is no menu option for capacity selection - simply “Plug and Play”. The gage capacity is fixed by the built in load cell. The capacity is displayed during the power-on sequence (see section C. Gage Operation). FDX features are configured using the set-up menu.

  • Page 13: Menu Navigation

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE B.2.2 Menu Navigation The FDX uses three intuitive buttons to view, scroll, select, and save all configuration and calibration items. SCROLL, SELECT, and EXIT labels under the buttons are used to control menu functions: • SCROLL – moves through the list of available items. When SCROLL is pressed at the end of a list, the displayed item automatically returns to the top of the list.
  • Page 14 FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE B.2.2.1 unit – How to change units. This feature allows the user to select the units of measurement. The current setting is always shown on the display.  lbf * displays all values in pounds force. ...
  • Page 15 FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE B.2.2.4 bLit – How to change backlight auto off time. power by automatically turning the This feature saves display backlight off after a period of time.  On - keeps the backlight on all the time for best visibility -- reduces battery duration.

  • Page 16: Gage Operation

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE GAGE OPERATION The FDX uses three intuitive buttons to zero (tare) the measurement, control the display mode, and send USB digital data to a computer. ZERO, PEAK, and SEND labels above the buttons are used to operate the gage: •...

  • Page 17: Power On

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE Power On Press the red ON/OFF button to power on the gage. The display will automatically step through several screens before the gage can be used. Power On Sequence Display 1 – LCD test. TENS COMP All segments of the display are momentarily highlighted PEAK providing a self-test for each LCD segment.

  • Page 18: Display Force

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE Display Force The FDX uses three intuitive ways to display force values: • Non-Peak Mode FDX displays normal (i.e. - instantaneous) force applied. • Tension Peak Mode FDX displays highest peak tension force applied since the gage was last cleared by pressing ZERO.

  • Page 19: Peak Mode

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE C.3.2 Peak Mode COMP PEAK Peak force values displayed by FDX are the highest peak(s) of tension or compression since peak memory was cleared. If peak memory is cleared, the next peak value displayed will be that of the next test. If additional tests are run after the TENS first test, without clearing the peak memory, the peak value PEAK...

  • Page 20: Error Messages

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE C.3.3 Error Messages The FDX continuously monitors the applied force and displays error messages when the force is outside the normal operating range. The FDX displays the following messages when operator error or maintenance issues are detected: CAUTION 1) TARE TOO HIGH –...

  • Page 21: Usb Data Output

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE USB DATA OUTPUT USB communication enables the operator to transmit data points from the gage to a USB connected computer. Data transmission is triggered by pressing the SEND button, or from MESUR™Lite can be controlled to trigger a the computer with MESUR™Lite software.

  • Page 22: Data Transmission

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE DATA TRANSMISSION The FDX transmits force data through the USB port only – no analog or other data output is available. USB Configuration Settings FDX force values transmitted are those displayed on the FDX. Serial data is transmitted via the USB port, with the following fixed parameters.

  • Page 23: Gage Capacity

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE GAGE CAPACITY The FDX force gage capacity is determined by the ratings of the built in load cell and cannot be changed by the user. Overload Protection • Each FDX is protected against overload. • Prior to reaching overload limits of the load cell, the gage will indicate an overload condition by displaying warning messages.

  • Page 24: Calibration

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE CALIBRATION FDX features “Smart Load Cell” calibration for verification and adjustment without having to return the gage to the factory. Certified lb or kg test weights are applied in tension and compression to measure the FDX accuracy before starting calibration.
  • Page 25 FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE Auto-Calibration (LCAL) This procedure is used to return the FDX to its specified accuracy after verification indicates the FDX is out of tolerance, or if readings are incorrect. It is recommended to calibrate the gage in tension, however, the gage can be calibrated using a single weight in tension or compression if desired.
  • Page 26 FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE • The gage will display nuLL and wait for the operator to complete all set-up procedures and stop all motion. H.3.2 Step-by Step Auto-Calibration Procedure Step 1: Set-up weight hanger fixture. Install appropriate weight hanging fixture before starting calibration.
  • Page 27 FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE Step 6: Calibration Complete. TENS The display still shows the non-peak real time value. Fails Calibration: If performance is not acceptable for any reason, press the POWER button to exit calibration mode without saving. Call the factory if the gage does not meet performance requirements after several calibration attempts.

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE J. POWER SUPPLY The preferred power source is determined by FDX use: the rechargeable battery for portable use and AC adapter/charger or USB port for stationary use. Battery and AC Adapter The FDX is powered by two rechargeable 1.2 Volt (AAA) Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.
  • Page 29 DIMENSIONS FORCE TEN FORCE GAGE Units: [ inch ] [ 2.8 ] [ 1.2 ] 70.0 31.4 [ 1.9 ] [ 0.5 ] 47.0 12.4 10-32 UNF [ 0.6 ] [ 0.4 ] 16.0 [ 0.7 ] 17.5 [ 5.3 ] 135.5...
  • Page 30 FORCE ONE FORCE GAGE Wagner Instruments expressly warrants for one year from the date of purchase, that the goods sold shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal conditions. Wagner Instruments will, at its option, replace, repair, or refund, in full, the purchase price of the instrument or any part thereof which, in our opinion, is defective, provided the instrument has not been subjected to tampering, abuse, or exposed to highly corrosive conditions.

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