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- Page 1 Published on Mecmesin Support (https://help.mecmesin.com) Home > Compact Force Gauge (CFG+) Operating Manual Support Product CFG+ Revision ID Manual 431-373-03-L00...
- Page 2 Introduction Before Use Operation Powering the Gauge 3.1.1 Replacing batteries - Low battery symbol 3.1.2 Mains operation 3.1.3 Battery safety information Using the Gauge 3.2.1 Fitting accessories 3.2.2 Mounting to a test stand 3.2.3 Powering up 3.2.4 Turning off Basic Functions 3.3.1 Display of Tension/Compression 3.3.2...
- Page 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing Mecmesin’s Compact Force Gauge+ (CFG+). With correct use and regular re-calibration it will provide many years of accurate and reliable service. The CFG+ is the elementary member of a series of highly versatile display units. Specifically designed for performing basic tension and compression tests, the CFG+ can be used handheld or fixed to a manual or motorised test stand.
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Page 4: Before Use
Before Use Upon receiving the unit please check that no physical damage has occurred to the packaging material or the instrument itself. If any damage is evident please notify Mecmesin or your local distributor immediately. -
Page 5: Operation
Immerse in water Solder anything to the battery terminals Reverse individual cell polarity Use alternative chargers other than that supplied by Mecmesin (Available as an optional extra) Use replacement parts other than that supplied by Mecmesin Never dispose of batteries with ‘normal’ refuse. Contact your local Environmental Authority to determine the location of your appropriate disposal facility. -
Page 6: Turning Off
On the rear of the gauge are 4 x M3 threaded holes, which can be used with the CFG+ Mounting Plate (available as an optional extra) for mounting the gauge to a Mecmesin test stand. 3.2.3 Powering up As shown in Fig. 1, the control panel has 4 keys. To power up the gauge press the red and white key. -
Page 7: Basic Functions
Basic Functions 3.3.1 Display of Tension/Compression Tensile forces are displayed on the CFG+ and recognised by the symbol (See Fig. 2). Compressive forces... -
Page 8: Zeroing The Gauge
are displayed on the CFG+ and recognised by the symbol (See Fig. 3). 3.3.2 Zeroing the gauge During the operation of the gauge it is often necessary to zero the display - e.g. when you wish to tare out the weight of an accessory that you do not want to become part of the measured reading. -
Page 9: Max Compression
3.3.4 Max (peak) readings The gauge detects and stores maximum (peak) force in both compressive and tensile directions. Peak capture rate is 500Hz Peak capture rate is 500Hz 3.3.5 Max Tension Press the MAX MAX key. The display will show the word MAX MAX together with the highest tensile force (See Fig. -
Page 10: Data Output
force (See Fig. 5). 3.3.7 Data Output The CFG+ has RS232 output. It is possible to transmit the displayed reading to peripheral devices (e.g. PC, printer) by pressing and releasing the TXD TXD key. Displayed readings can also be requested individually from a PC via the RS232 interface by sending a “?” (ascii D63 [3fh]) character. - Page 11 The continuous data stream rate is 100Hz at 9600 Baud and 250Hz at 115200 Baud The continuous data stream rate is 100Hz at 9600 Baud and 250Hz at 115200 Baud Please note that the continuous data stream only starts when approximately 2% of the rated capacity of the gauge is reached.
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Page 12: Display Messages
Removing recorded overloads can only be undertaken by Mecmesin or an approved distributor. Should the instrument have sustained a catastrophic overload the symbol ‘OL’ will be permanently displayed and the instrument must be returned to Mecmesin or an approved Mecmesin distributor for repair. 3.4.6... - Page 13 Max Tension 3.6.2 Command: U Response Response 3.6.3 Command: C The loadcell size in N Note: ‘xxxx’ will be transmitted if the loadcell is not calibrated, or has a serious fault. Contact Mecmesin or your Note: supplier. 3.6.4 Command: @...
- Page 14 Note: Using an incorrect power adaptor Note: can damage the gauge. Enables the CFG+ to be mounted to a CFG+ Mounting Plate Mecmesin test stand. An interface cable for connecting your Cable CFG+ to RS232 CFG+ to peripheral devices Expand the functionality of the CFG+ with Emperor™...
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Page 15: Rear View
3.8.2 Rear View... -
Page 16: Side Views
Pin Out: Pin Out: Ground RS-232 Transmit RS-232 Receive Allocation for the pins on the 3-pin connector for RS-232 communication. 3.8.3 Side Views... - Page 17 Spring Copse Business Park Slinfold, West Sussex RH13 0SZ United Kingdom Mecmesin Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales, company number 01302639. PPT Holdings Company Source URL (modified on 20/06/2019 - Source URL (modified on 20/06/2019 - 14:02):...
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