FG-3000 Digital Force Gauge
Operation Manual
Operators should wear protection such as a mask and gloves in case
pieces or components break away from the unit under test.
Whether the unit is ON or OFF, DO NOT exceed the capacity of the
gauge. NEVER exceed 150% of the rated capacity, or the load cell will
be damaged. At 110% of the rated capacity, the display will flash a
warning.
When mounting FG-3000 Series Digital Force Gauges, use M4 mount-
ing screws with a maximum insertion depth of 7 mm into the gauge.
Hand tighten mounting screws, DO NOT use tools. Do not use damaged
clamp.
Measure in line tension and compression forces only. DO NOT attempt
to measure forces at an angle to the measuring shaft – damage to load
cell and/or shaft may result.
Do not attempt to repair or alter this instrument. Warranty will be voided
and damage to the unit may result.
Use and store within the stated temperature and humidity ranges, or
damage and failure may result.
When using adapter measuring heads, do not use tools. Hand tighten
only.
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ch oic e fo r s imp le , c o st-e f f ec t iv e t e n s i on a nd co mp re s -
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ings, ye t m a int a ini ng a la r ge b a c k-l i t L C D, t he se u n i ts
wer e de s i gn ed t o f it p e r f e c t l y i n t h e h a nd f or eas e o f
use. T he m ult i- la ng ua g e F G - 30 0 0' s p r o v i d e m en u p ro -
gr amm ing fo r int uitiv e s e t- up o f t he i ns t r um en t to y o u r
desired r e qu ire m ents . Th re e mo d e s of op e r a ti o n a re
sel ecta bl e: Tr a c k mo d e d i s p l a y s l i v e r e a d in gs , Peak
mod e r eco r ds th e m a x im u m r ea d i ng s e n s ed d u ri n g th e
test, a nd Pr e - se t m od e w hi ch a c t iv a te s u s e r def i n ed
high an d l o w l imi t s e t p oi n ts . T h e p r o gr a mm ab l e l i m -
its p ro vide a q uic k v is u al a n d a u d ib l e i nd i c ati o n i f a
test p a s s es o r fa ils . In a d d it i on , a c o mp a r a to r o u tpu t
enab les i nte g r a tio n of th e in s t ru me nt in t o yo u r qu al -
ity sys te m f o r rep etit iv e te s t in g s u c h a s o n p r od u c ti o n
li n es.
Th e d is pla y gr a phi cs f a ci l i ta t e u s e r c o mp re h e n si o n
and o per a tio n. A n a n a l og b a r gr a p h p r o v i d es persp ec -
tiv e of cur re n t re a d i ng in c o mp a r is on t o t he f u l l sc al e
range . Pa s s /Fa il i cons p r o v i d e a n i n s t a nt r e s p o n s e o f
the t est in g o utc o m e w hil e a s t o ra g e s y m b o l a c k n o wl -
ed ges whe n a re a d in g is l o gge d . A me nu -s el e c tabl e
disp la y o rie nta ti o n st re a m l in e s s w it c hi ng f ro m pu s h to
pu ll tes ting fo r po rta b le o r t e s t s ta n d a p p l i c a ti o n s.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Accuracy: ± 0.3% F.S.
Selectable Units: N, kgf, ozf, and lbf. (Depending on Range)
Overload Capacity: 150% of F.S. (LCD flashes beyond 110% of
F.S.)
Measurement Method: Peak, Track, Preset
Data Sampling Rate: 1000 Hz
Display: 160*128 dot matrix LCD with Backlight
Display Update Rate: 10 times/second
Resolution: (See chart)
Memory: 500 data
Set Point: Programmable high and low limits in Preset Mode
Battery Indicator: Display flashes battery icon when battery is
low
Power: 3.6VDC 800mAH Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Battery Life: Approximately 16 hours continuous use per full
charge
Charger / Adaptor: Universal USB/BM charger, Input: 110 ~
240VAC
Temperature Effects: <0.054% per °F (0.03% FS per °C)
Outputs: USB, RS-232; High & Low Limit NPN's
Operating Temperature: 14 to 104°F (-10 to 40°C)
Storage Relative Humidity: 20 to 80%
Housing: Aluminum
Storage Temperature: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)
Oper. Relative Humidity: 5 to 95%
Dimensions: 5.5 x 2.8 x 1.4" (140 x 71 x 35.5 mm)
Product Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg)
Package Weight: 2.25 lb (1 kg)
Warranty: 1 year
Certification: CE
Included Accessories: AC Adaptor/Charger, USB cable, cali-
bration cert., 6 attachments: hook, flat tip, conical tip, chisel tip,
notched tip, extension shaft.
LCD Screen
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1. Battery icon: Battery level or charging status. Flashes when
2. OK/OV Indicator:
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3. Force icon: Indicates force direction.
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4. Test mode icon: Three measurement modes: Track, Peak
5. Current meaured value
6. Analog bar: Indicates current position within full scale. When
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7. Storage icon: Indicates data is being saved.
8. System time
9. Units Indicator: Selected engineering unit.
10. Data Transmission icon
gauge needs to be recharged.
Measured value between low limit
and upper limit;
Value over upper limit
Value between lower limit and 75% of lower limit
Compression
and Preset
the bar enters the area enclosed by the dotted line, it means
full scale capacity is exceeded and overload.
Tension