Congratulations on the purchase of a digital force measuring device with internal measuring cell from SAUTER. We hope you will enjoy your quality measuring device with a wide range of functions. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, requests or suggestions.
If any damage is evident, please notify SAUTER GmbH immediately. The FC can measure tensile and compressive forces very accurately and it is easy to operate. It can be held in the hand for measurements or mounted on a suitable test stand.
3 Technical data 3.1 Technical data FC with internal loadcell up to 1kN Measuring FC 10 FC 50 FC 100 FC 500 FC 1K device Capacity 100N 500N 1000N Measurement ±0.3% of Max (measuring range) uncertainty Work 15°C to 35°C...
: the value exceeds the upper limit value Measuring units: the selected unit is displayed (N, kgf, ozf or lbf optional) System Clock Data transmission symbol Data memory icon Analogue load bar display Current measured value Direction of force (tension ( ) Pressure ( FC-BA-e-2020...
• Opening the menu • Confirm the selection in the menu Mode (mode change): • Selecting the measuring mode • Arrow key 'down' in the menu ON / OFF: • On / Off button (press button for approx. 1 s) FC-BA-e-2020...
Peak mode, the maximum value. 6.4 Delete all records To empty the memory, all data can be deleted at once. The display then shows a dialog box with a corresponding security prompt. Individual data can be deleted from the 'Browse' menu. FC-BA-e-2020...
If the percentage drop is between 5% - 10%, please contact the supplier to have the loadcell replaced. These values are given as a guide only. The actual need for calibration/replacement of the loadcell varies with its individual characteristics. FC-BA-e-2020...
If the 'Selected' option is selected, the pressure range must be determined. If you choose the 'All' option, a dialog box appears with a confirmation prompt → → 6.7 System settings In the 'System' menu, settings for the display, automatic switch-off function, backlight, key tone, etc. can be selected. Fig 3-8 FC-BA-e-2020...
The RS232 interface is only used to connect a mini-printer to print out the data received. RS-232 specification: - Hardware flow control: none - Word length: 8 bits - Stop bit: 1 bit - Parity: none - Data transmission rate: 38400 FC-BA-e-2020...
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4 to 6 - after the lower limit value has been fallen below. Max. permissible voltage: for pins 7 to 6 and 4 to 6 the voltage must be below 35V, and for pins 6 to 7, pins 6 to 4 below 6V! FC-BA-e-2020...
Do not apply a continuous load to measuring instruments with external measuring cell. Overloads Please prevent the measuring instrument from being overloaded beyond the specified maximum load (Max), minus any tare load that may already be present. This can damage the measuring instrument (danger of breakage!) FC-BA-e-2020...
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• The measuring instrument may only be operated or maintained by trained personnel. • The measuring instrument may only be used in accordance with the described specifications. • SAUTER must give written approval for any other areas of use / applications. Warranty The warranty is void if •...
8 Adjustment FC After a certain period of use, the force gauge may show deviations in a measuring range which are due to the functioning of the device or other external influences. In such a case, the device can be sent to our customer service for expert testing and recalibration.