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 M6 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 dam-
aged 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.
T he ne w F G- 30 00 Serie s di gi t al fo rc e g au g es are the
choice f o r sim pl e, c ost- eff ec ti v e t en si on a nd compres -
sion tes ti ng .Co mb i n in g o ne of t he m os t c om pact hous -
ings , yet m ai ntai n i n g a l ar ge b ac k- l it LC D, t h ese units
were d e si gne d to fit p er fec t ly i n t h e ha n d for ease of
use. The mul ti -lan gu ag e F G - 3 0 0 0 's pr o v ide menu pro-
gramm in g f or i ntu i tiv e s et- u p o f th e in st ru m ent to your
desire d req ui rem en ts. T h ree m o des o f oper ation are
select ab le: Track m od e d is pla ys liv e re adi n gs, Peak
mode r ecord s t he m axim um r ea din g se ns ed d uring the
test, a nd Pre - set m o d e w h ic h ac t iv a t es us er defined
high and lo w li m it set p oin ts . T h e pro g ra m m a ble lim-
its p ro vi d e a q ui ck v i sua l a nd a u dib le i nd ic a tion if a
test pa s ses or f ai l s. In ad di ti on, a co m p ar at or output
ena bles i n te grati o n of th e in s tr um e nt in to your qual-
ity sys te m f or re pe t it iv e t es ti ng su c h a s on pr oduc tion
lines.
T he d i sp lay g rap hics f ac i lit a te u se r c om prehension
and o pe rati o n. A n an alo g ba r g ra ph p rov i des perspec -
tive o f cu rre nt re ad in g i n com p ar is on t o t h e full sc ale
ra nge. Pass/Fai l i co n s pr ov id e a n i ns t an t re sponse of
the tes tin g ou tcom e wh ile a st ora g e sym b ol ac know l-
edges whe n a read in g i s lo gg ed . A m en u- s elec table
displa y ori en tat i on st re a m lin es sw it c hi ng fro m push to
pull tes ti ng f or po rtab le or t es t s ta nd a pp lic a tions.
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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
Included Accessories: AC Adaptor/Charger, USB cable, calibra-
tion cert., 6 attachments: hook, flat tip, conical tip, chisel tip,
notched tip, extension shaft.
LCD Screen
1. Battery icon: Battery level or charging status. Flashes when
gauge needs to be recharged.
2. OK/OV Indicator:
Measured value between low limit
and upper limit;
Value over upper limit
Value between lower limit and 75% of lower limit
3. Force icon: Indicates force direction.
Compression
4. Test mode icon: Three measurement modes: Track, Peak
and Preset
5. Current meaured value
6. Analog bar: Indicates current position within full scale. When
the bar enters the area enclosed by the dotted line, it means
full scale capacity is exceeded and overload.
7. Storage icon: Indicates data is being saved.
8. System time
9. Units Indicator: Selected engineering unit.
10. Data Transmission icon
Tension