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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL FORCE GAUGE FG Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OPERATION MANUAL Contents: 1. Introduction ___________________________________________________________ 3 2. Set 3 3. Safety instructions _____________________________________________________ 4 4. Rules for handling a worn force gauge______________________________________ 4 5. Technical data_________________________________________________________ 5 6. Keys and indicators ____________________________________________________ 6 7. Preparing the force gauge for operation_____________________________________ 7 8. -
Page 3: Introduction
OPERATION MANUAL 1. Introduction The FG series force gauges are designed for measuring pressure or pulling force in laboratory, manufacturing and quality control applications. The gauge can be held in hand or mounted on a stand (using the four threaded holes at the bottom of the enclosure). -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
OPERATION MANUAL 3. Safety instructions Read carefully the safety instructions included below. Observe these instructions to avoid electrocution or damage to the force gauge itself or other devices connected to the force gauge. • Repairs and any necessary adjustments may only be conducted by qualified personnel. -
Page 5: Technical Data
OPERATION MANUAL 5. Technical data Type FG50 FG200 Maximum force measured 50 N (5kg) 200 N (20kg) Reading graduation (d) 0.01 N (1 g) 0.1 N (10 g) ±0.4% ±0.4% Accuracy Measurement units N, g, lb, oz, kg ±120% Maximum overload Operating temperature -10 ÷... -
Page 6: Keys And Indicators
OPERATION MANUAL Keys and indicators Main keys: ON/OFF ON / OFF key (standby), UNIT/CLEAR Change units / cancel selection or change a parameter value, BACKLIGHT Turn on illumination (ECO mode), ENTER Confirm / select an option or a digit, →T← Taring / resetting (entering the current reference value to be subtracted from the (→0←) measured values in each consecutive measurement) -
Page 7: Preparing The Force Gauge For Operation
OPERATION MANUAL Preparing the force gauge for operation If the force gauge has been transported from an area with low temperature to an area with a higher temperature, e.g. during winter, water may condensate on the gauge’s enclosure. In such a case, do not turn on the gauge’s power supply, as it may lead to damage to the gauge or improper operation. -
Page 8: General Rules For Use
OPERATION MANUAL 8. General rules for use When transporting the force gauge, unscrew the measurement tip and put the gauge in the case to protect it against accidental pressure on the gauge plunger. 1. When conducting measurements by hand, make sure that the direction of the measured force is identical with the gauge’s axis (axis of the gauge plunger). -
Page 9: Turning On The Gauge
OPERATION MANUAL 9. Turning on the gauge Place the gauge in the operating PCE Group position, e.g. horizontal position (by laying it on a table). Turn on the gauge by pressing the key. www-pce-group-europ.com ON/OFF When necessary, plug the gauge’s power supply unit to a ~230 V/50 Hz socket and connect the power supply unit’s plug to the gauge’s 12 V... -
Page 10: Description Of Measurement Methods
OPERATION MANUAL 10. Description of measurement methods The gauge can be used to measure pressure and pull forces. In addition, when mounted properly, it can be used as suspension scales to measure the mass. 10.1 Measuring actual and peak value of a pressure/pull force Measuring pressure force Measuring pull force Before starting the measurement,... -
Page 11: Measurement Of The Mass - Using The Gauge As Scales
OPERATION MANUAL 10.2 Measurement of the mass – using the gauge as scales When using an additional element (bowl, basket, etc.) for suspending an object to be weighed, the gauge can be used to measure the mass. In the case of measurements which do not require a high level of precision, the gauge can be hand-held. - Page 12 OPERATION MANUAL Measurement Measurement using a gauge using a hand-held gauge mounted on a stand (stand available on request) Suspended weight measurement (suspension element available on request)
- Page 13 OPERATION MANUAL Screw the hook tip to the gauge plunger, suspend a bowl on the hook and place the gauge in the operating position (as shown in the figure). The display’s indications will rotate by 180 USER’s MENU To change force units to mass 1.
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Page 14: Connecting External Devices
OPERATION MANUAL 11. Connecting external devices The force gauge is equipped with a socket for an external power supply unit and RS232C serial connector for a printer or a computer. ZASILACZ RS232C masa ZASILACZ POWER SUPPLY UNIT masa earth Description of the data transmission protocol when working with a computer (LonG): The scales transmit the result as follows (8 bits, 1 stop, no parity, 4,800 bps): Computer→Gauge: initiating signal S I CR LF (53 h 49 h 0Dh 0 Ah),... -
Page 15: User's Menu
OPERATION MANUAL 12. User’s Menu The User’s Menu includes all functions and options necessary to operate the gauge or extend its functionalities. USER’s MENU To use the options of the USER’s 1. Applications , use the Move the MENU MENU 2. -
Page 16: Data Memory
OPERATION MANUAL 13.1 Data memory application allows for the following: Data memory - presentation of the collected measurements, saving, reading, erasing memory Statistics), - selecting the mode for collecting data, - exit. USER’s MENU 1. Applications Move the cursor to Applications and 2. - Page 17 OPERATION MANUAL Presentation of collected measurements (Statistics) option allows for the following forms of presentation of the collected Statistics data: – transmission to a printer, PRINT> < < – bar graph, HISTOGRAM> – graph with a time axis. GRAPH> < USER’s MENU 1.
- Page 18 OPERATION MANUAL Save, read, erase memory (Statistics) option allows for the following: Statistics – saves the data currently presented, SAVE > < – reads a file from the memory, < READ > – erases the data currently presented, < RESET > –...
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Page 19: Comparison With Threshold Values Min / Ok / Max
OPERATION MANUAL 13.2 Comparison with threshold values MIN / OK / MAX This selection includes the following functions to effectively assist you with the measurement: - memory operations and data analysis, - comparison with two threshold values (MIN / MAX). USER’s MENU 1. -
Page 20: Units
OPERATION MANUAL 14. Units The following units are available to the user: - kilogram (kg) - gram (g) - Pound: 1 lb = 453.592374 g - ounce: 1 oz = 28.349523 g - Newton: 1 N = 0.10197 kg To change the units, press the key several times. -
Page 21: Configuration
OPERATION MANUAL 15. Configuration This selection includes all options for setting the gauge’s modes of operation. USER’s MENU 1. Applications Move the cursor to Configuration 2. Units and press ENTER 3. Configuration 4. Calibration 5. Exit CONFIGURATION 1. Speed of measurement Move the cursor to the desired 2. -
Page 22: Auto-Reset
OPERATION MANUAL 15.2 Auto-reset When activated, this option automatically maintains zero indications on the gauge, if the gauge’s sensor is not affected by any external force or if the zero indication → ← was produced by pressing the T(0) key. The range of values (calculated in the gauge’s reading graduation near zero) subject to the reset must be entered under option (3 digits). -
Page 23: Print Settings
OPERATION MANUAL 15.3 Print settings According to the requirements of GLP procedures, it is possible use an external printer to produce print-outs from the gauge including text information. USER’s MENU Use the navigation keys and to select ENTER Print settings 1. -
Page 24: Setting Parameters For The Rs-232C Serial Connector
OPERATION MANUAL 15.4 Setting parameters for the RS-232C serial connector The parameters of the serial connector must be suitable for the device receiving the signal. USER’s MENU Parameters to be set: 1. Applications - Baudrate – transmission and 2. Units receiving rate (4,800 ÷... -
Page 25: Lcd Settings
OPERATION MANUAL 15.5 LCD settings This option adjusts the gauge’s display to external lighting conditions. USER’s MENU 1. Applications 2. Units Use the navigation keys and 3. Configuration to select ENTER LCD settings. 4. Calibration Next, use →, ← and 2. -
Page 26: Selecting The Menu Language
OPERATION MANUAL 15.6 Selecting the menu language Three menu languages are available: <PL> – Polish, <ENG> – English, <DE> – German. USER’s MENU Use the navigation keys and 1. Applications to select ENTER Language. 2. Units select one of the available menu 3. -
Page 27: Setting Date And Time
OPERATION MANUAL 15.7 Setting date and time This option is used for entering the current date and time. Access to this setting is secured by the PIN code. USER’s MENU Use the navigation keys and to select If a ENTER Date and time. -
Page 28: Turning The Sound On/Off When Using The Keypad (Buzzer)
OPERATION MANUAL 15.8 Turning the sound ON/OFF when using the keypad (buzzer) This options turns ON or OFF the sound signalling that a key on the keypad has been pressed. When the sound is turned on, the user usually does not apply excessive force when pushing the keys. -
Page 29: Automatic Power Off (Auto-Off)
OPERATION MANUAL 15.9 Automatic power OFF (Auto-OFF) This option allows for an automatic cut-off of the gauge’s power supply to save the battery’s energy. USER’s MENU Use the navigation keys and 1. Applications to select ENTER Auto-OFF 2. Units and one of the following 3. -
Page 30: Monitoring The Batteries' Charge Level (Battery)
OPERATION MANUAL 15.10 Monitoring the batteries’ charge level (Battery) This option is used for reading the charge level of the batteries and allows for the charging to be turned off to protect ordinary batteries, if such batteries are used instead of rechargeable batteries. Charging ordinary batteries used instead of rechargeable batteries may lead to major damage to the gauge. -
Page 31: Reset Settings
OPERATION MANUAL 15.11 Reset settings This option restores factory settings (default settings) for all options. USER’s MENU Use the navigation keys and 3. Applications to select ENTER Reset settings 4. Units the option 5. Configuration YES. 6. Calibration 7. Exit As a result of restoring factory CONFIGURATION settings, the gauge will reset and... -
Page 32: Calibration
OPERATION MANUAL 16. Calibration To calibrate the gauge, select the method of applying load. For this purpose, use a stand or suspend a standard of mass on the gauge. Reset the gauge without load using → ← T(0) key. Use the navigation keys and USER’s MENU to select ENTER... -
Page 33: Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Repairing Minor Types Of Damage
OPERATION MANUAL 17. Maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing minor types of damage 1. Keep the gauge clean. 2. When using the force gauge, make sure that no contamination gets between the gauge plunger and the enclosure. Upon identifying any contamination, remove it using a tool which does not conduct electricity. - Page 34 OPERATION MANUAL...
- Page 35 OPERATION MANUAL Notes...
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