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Edition FS-232-USB 01.0.E FS Series Option: RS-232 Instruction Manual Model FS1 Valid as of: 01.12.2017 • Please keep the manual for future reference!
Inhalt 1 Warranty and Liability ....................3 1.1 Notices within the Operating Instructions ............... 3 1.2 Responsibilities of the Operating Company ............3 1.3 Responsibilities of the Personnel ................3 1.4 Informal Safety Measures ..................4 1.5 Training of the Personnel ..................4 1.6 Intended Use ......................
Warranty: - SCHMIDT tension meters are warranted for 12 months. Parts subject to wear, electronic components and measuring springs are not covered by the warranty. No warranty or liability will be accepted for bodily injury or property damage resulting from one or several of the following causes: - Misuse or abuse of the device.
The device is intended exclusively to be used as a tension meter. Any other use or any use exceeding this intention will be regarded as misuse. Under no circumstances shall HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for damage resulting from misuse.
USB of the FS Series; they are also applicable to the following models: FSP, FSH, FSL, FSW, FSB1 The individual models of the FS Series are also available with the following modifications (customized versions): - Customized measuring head width...
* Outside dimensions of front plate. ** Suitable for 95% of applications. PA = Polyamide Monofilament Should the process material differ significant from the SCHMIDT calibration material in size, rigidity or shape, we recommend special calibration using customer supplied material.
* Outside dimensions of front plate. ** Suitable for 95% of applications. PA = Polyamide Monofilament Should the process material differ significant from the SCHMIDT calibration material in size, rigidity or shape, we recommend special calibration using customer supplied material.
* Outside dimensions of front plate. ** Suitable for 95% of applications. PA = Polyamide Monofilament Should the process material differ significant from the SCHMIDT calibration material in size, rigidity or shape, we recommend special calibration using customer supplied material.
* Outside dimensions of front plate. ** Suitable for 95% of applications. PA = Polyamide Monofilament Should the process material differ significant from the SCHMIDT calibration material in size, rigidity or shape, we recommend special calibration using customer supplied material.
2.2 Specifications of the FS-232 and FS-USB Series Calibration: According to SCHMIDT factory procedure Accuracy: For 10% to 100% of range: ± 1% FS* Other calibration material: ± 3% FS* or better Overload Protection: 100% of range Measuring Principle: Strain gauge bridge Meas.
HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH provides no warranty or liability for self-made cables. The model number, the serial number, the calibration label (option) and the SCHMIDT Quality Seal are provided on the cylindrical portion of the sensor.
AC adapter 230 V Before connecting the AC adapter, check the setting for the supply voltage (12 V) Hans Schmidt & Co GmbH disclaims any warranty or liability and assumes no responsibility whatsoever for AC adapters from other suppliers. Code USB...
All tension meters are calibrated with standard materials - such as polyamide monofila- ment (PA) - according to the SCHMIDT factory procedure; the material path is vertical. Any difference in process material size and rigidity from the standard material may cause a deviation of the accuracy.
3.4.1 ZERO Adjustment (Cont.) - Hang a weight that corresponds to e.g. 10 % of the tension range from the process material. - Start the measuring in the software - Adjust the potentiometer, which you can reach through the ZERO hole in the housing, with a screwdriver (with a point width of max.
To be able to restore the original files in case problems occur after the installation, you should make a backup of your hard disk contents before you start installing. In no event will HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for any data loss or damage.
SHOW ALARMS Chapter 4.3.3 Menu alarms CLEAR ALARMS Chapter 4.3.3 9 Menu data CLEAR DATA Clear all measuring values Menu data CREATE HTML-REPORT Chapter 4.3.5 Menu data EXPORT SCREEN TO EXCEL Chapter 4.3.5 Menu data MEMORY REVIEW not for FS series...
4.3 Using TENSION INSPECT 3 (Cont.) 10 Menu info Information about Tension Inspect 3 11 Display ALARMS Change to red, if the reading exceed or underrun the setpoint durring a measuring 12 Display TENSION Current reading 13 Button RESET Chapter 4.3.4 14 Display UNIT Unit of measure of the readings...
4.3.2 Start and Stop the Tension Value Display Requirements: - Click on CLEAR DATA in the menu DATA. All readings shown in the TENSION display, if any, are cleared. Start: - Click the START button to activate the display of tension values. The button shows STOP.
4.3.4 Graph adjustments SCALE The maximal tension value of the diagram can be adjusted (Y-axis, starts at zero). AUTO Automatic scaling of the Y-axis depending to the measured tension values. RESET Change of scaling from mode AUTO to SCALE READINGS ON SCREEN To set the number of readings to be shown in the diagram (Timescale) (X-axis).
4.3.6 Save and load the readings Save: - The statistical data, as well as the single readings of a measuring can be saved after the measuring ends as CSV file, by clicking SAVE AS CSV in the menu FILE. Load: - Click LOAD CSV in the menu FILE and open the required file.
PC Communication 5.1 WINDOWS Terminal Program Commands for communication with a PC (polling) The measured values can be transmitted to a personal computer. You can connect the computer to the connector of the sensor by using the EK0640 special cable which is avail- able as an accessory, respectively a USB cable.
6.1 Verification of Calibration and Determination of Repair Costs Flow chart for verifying the calibration of used tension meters, incoming and outgoing verification with Inspection Certificate 3.1 according to DIN EN 10204 Delivery Visual inspection and functional test Unit can be Vertification of the calibrated calibration...
Please indicate in your order whether you require an Inspection Certificate 3.1 according to DIN EN 10204. Service address: HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH Schichtstr. 16 D-84478 Waldkraiburg Germany...
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