1.Safety precautions ・To prevent accidents such as fire, electric shock and injury, be sure to observe the following "Safety Precautions". ・Read all of the "Safety Precautions" carefully before using this gauge, and follow the instructions to use it correctly. ・After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a place where the users can refer to it whenever necessary. WARNING !...
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2.Precautions for storage and use ! 2-1.Store this gauge properly when it’s not in use. Store in a dry place, high place or locked place out of the reach of children. Also, please use the original packing box that contained this gauge when transporting. 2-2.Wear proper clothes.
3.Parts names 3-1.The name and application area of parts ①POW Switch ⑪I/O Socket ②DAT Switch ⑫ANALOG Output Jack ③FUN Switch ⑬Detection shaft ④RES Switch ⑤Mounting screws for the main body (M4 3places) ⑥Battery fixing screws (2places) ⑦Display ⑧DC IN (Power Jack) ⑨Charge Pilot Lamp ⑩USB Connector (Mini USB Type-B) ⑧...
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3-2. Attachments S-1 (V type A) S-3 (Cone type) S-4 (Flat type) S-2 (V type B) S-6 (Extension rod type) S-5 (Hook type) S-7 (Double-hook type)
5.Preparation for measurement 5-1.Check the charging status Be sure to check the charging status (battery icon) before using this gauge. * The sign on the upper left of the screen is the battery icon. * If you need to recharge the battery immediately, use the supplied AC adaptor to recharge the battery. Battery icon :In good condition with more than 50% power remained.
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6.Basic flow of usage Power ON "POW" switch ON Set measurement mode. * Once set, these settings are memorized Set measurement unit. unless the battery runs out or the settings are changed. Set other functions. Compression test Tension test * The display becomes 0 (zero) when "RES"...
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7.Function settings and descriptions To set each function, long press the "FUN" switch until you hear a beep. "FUN" will be displayed at the top of the screen when the gauge becomes the function setting mode. If "FUN" is not displayed, long press the "FUN" switch again until you hear a beep. * Please note that it is set longer so that the measurement mode will not be switched due to a malfunction during measurement.
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7-3.Set comparator HI (Initial value: 0000) 〇 TRACK / PEAK Mode ・You can change the HI side setting value of the comparator. A comparator is a comparison with a set value. For example, if you set the point of high value (HI) to 500N and the point of low value (LO) to 100 N, and gradually apply force from 0N, LO will be indicated at first, but the display will disappear when the force exceeds 100N, and HI will be indicated when the force exceeds 500N.
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7-4.Set comparator LO (Initial value: 0000) 〇 TRACK / PEACK Mode ・You can change the setting value on the LO side of comparator. *Refer to "7-3. Set comparator HI" for the function description, setting method, and operation method. 〇 PP Mode ・You can change the setting value on the - side (lower section) of comparator.
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7-7.Set flipping screen DP (Initial Setting: OFF) ・It is a setting to flip the screen. For example, when measuring with the detection shaft facing up, the values are reversed and difficult to read, but by turning on this setting, the values can be read as they are. * You can switch ON / OFF repeatedly by pressing the "DAT"...
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7-11.Set buzzer BP (Initial Setting: ON) ・Set whether to sound the buzzer or not. The buzzer gives a warning during the main body operation or various settings. When the buzzer sound is annoying, you can turn it off to silence the sound. * You can switch ON / OFF repeatedly by pressing the "DAT"...
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7-14 Reset to Initial Setting IV (Initial Value: OFF) ・Reset all setting into Initial Value ※Change ON/OFF by pressing "DAT" switch The display changes every time the "DAT" switch is pressed. ※Short press the "FUN" switch for confirm & Move to Printer Output Setting ※All setting will be changed into initial value after completing the setting.
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8.Checking method on history data and function description Measure in peak mode and press the "RES" switch to save the value at that time. You can go back and check the history of those values. ■Check history data To check history data, long press the "DAT" switch until you hear a beep. When the display shifts to history check screen, "MO"...
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8-2.Batch transfer Transfer all the stored data to a PC, etc. in a batch. * For example, if the number of stored data is 20, "N:〇〇〇" at the top center of the screen will be "N: 020". When this "N: 020" is set, 20 data will be transferred in a batch. * The value of "〇〇〇"...
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9.Checking method on MAX/MIN/AVE values and function description You can check the MAX/MIN/AVE values of all stored data. ■Check MAX/MIN/AVE values Short press the "DAT" switch in peak mode (PE) to check MAX/MIN/AVE values. When the display shifts to the check screen for MAX/MIN/AVE values, "AV" will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
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10.I/O connector ■The pin layout of I/O connector Pin No. Name Function Power input (It is also possible to output battery voltage from the circuit board.) POW switch Continuous output (output continues as long as it is ON) One-shot output (output the value to the PC when the signal is LO) RES switch ON when the value is greater than or equal to comparator HI.
11.Analog output The analog output provides an analog voltage proportional to the sensor signal. ■Analog circuit diagram External devices F.G. shielded wire * Voltage: ± 2V to the max. voltage * Please use an analog earphone jack (with shield) for connection to external devices. * Do not short circuit.
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13.Data transmission settings You can change the settings and the output data via USB. ■ Data Transmission Protocol Baud rate: 19200 Character length: 8 bits Stop bit: 1 bit Parity bit: None Delimiter: CR + LF Flow control: None ■Transmission and reception code list "Command"...
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