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- Page 1 Instruction Manual: TORBAL FORCE GAUGES FB Precision & FC Precision PRO Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes and Warnings .............................. 2 Chapter 2: Specifications ................................... 5 Chapter 3: Parts Description ..................................8 Chapter 4: Keys, Display Indicators and Commands ..........................10 Chapter 5: Modes and Function Descriptions............................11 Chapter 6: Unpacking the Force Gauge and Getting Started ........................13 Chapter 7: Taking Measurements and Saving Results .......................... - Page 3 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 17: Wireless PC Connection (FC Models Only) ........................... 63 Chapter 18: Input/Output Port Configuration (FC Models Only) ......................67 Chapter 19: Common Errors and Troubleshooting ..........................68 Chapter 20: Maintenance ..................................69 Chapter 21: Accessories ...................................
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Page 4: Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes And Warnings
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes and Warnings Important Handling Cautions and Warnings Always handle your force gauge with care. Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes and Warnings Damage caused by improper handling is not covered under warranty. Never use the force gauge if there is an DO NOT let the force... - Page 5 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Cautionary Notes and Precautions Never stand under a Keep safe distance from force gauge in use. the load cell. Always Equipment may fall or use safety gloves, collapse, causing safety glasses and other breakage and possible protective gear.
- Page 6 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Important Mounting and Installation Cautions Force Gauge Capacity and swivel bearing joint must always exceed the predicted measurement load. Elements or parts used in mounting that are not supplied with the force gauge, such as a shackle, rope, chain, nut or a bolt, must withstand force of no less than 150% of force gauge capacity.
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Page 7: Chapter 2: Specifications
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 2: Specifications FB5 - FB500 Model Chapter 2: Specifications FB10 FB20 FB50 FB200 FB500 Capacity 1lbf | 0.5kgf | 5N 2lbf | 1kgf | 10N 4lbf | 2kgf | 20N 10lbf | 5kgf | 50N 40lbf | 20kgf |200N 100lbf | 50kgf |500N... - Page 8 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges FC5 - FC500 Model FC10 FC20 FC50 FC200 FC500 Capacity 1lbf | 0.5kgf | 5N 2lbf | 1kgf | 10N 4lbf | 2kgf | 20N 10lbf | 5kgf | 50N 40lbf | 20kgf |200N 100lbf | 50kgf |500N Resolution 0.0002lbf | 0.1gf |0.001N...
- Page 9 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges FC100k – FC200k Super Load PRO Model FC100k FC150k FC200k Capacity 22,000lbf | 10t | 100kN 33,000lbf |15t | 150kN 44,000lbf | 20t | 200kN Resolution 5lbf | 2kgf | 20N 10lbf | 5kgf | 50N 10lbf | 5kgf | 50N 1000Hz...
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Page 10: Chapter 3: Parts Description
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 3: Parts Description shaft M6 Chapter 3: Parts Description display card install tool Chapter 3: Parts microSD memory Descripti slot display card install tool onshaft mounting screw holes M4 keypad microSD memory mounting screw holes M4 slot... - Page 11 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Tips and Attachments (Included only with high resolution and high precision models FB/C5 to FB/C500) Attachment Name Application Flathead Surface pressure force Cone Point Point pressure force V-Groove Pressure force on an axis or edge Chisel Point Edge pressure force Hook...
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Page 12: Chapter 4: Keys, Display Indicators And Commands
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 4: Keys, Display Indicators and Commands Chapter 6: Chapter 4: Keys, Display Indicators and Commands Primary Function Secondary Function ON / OFF Turn the unit ON Turn the unit OFF Toggle between available units of measure. -
Page 13: Chapter 5: Modes And Function Descriptions
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 5: Modes and Function Description Standard Mode [Menu>Applications>Standard Mode] Chapter 5: Unpacking the Force Gauge and Getting StartedChapter 6: The standard mode offer utmost flexibility when using the force gauge manually, in a test stand, or while connected to a Modes and Function Description PC. - Page 14 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Auto-Save / Automatic Data Storing [Menu>Data Manager>Auto-Save] Auto-save automatically saves results and statistical analysis of the measurements to the MicroSD card. When enabled the force gauge will save results at the end of each measurements. Each result set is assigned with unique file name. Record &...
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Page 15: Chapter 6: Unpacking The Force Gauge And Getting Started
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 6: Unpacking the Force Gauge and Getting Started 1. Carefully take the force gauge out of the case. 2. Select a suitable tip to effectively conduct a measurement. Choose the tip that will best measure the force of the Chapter 5: Unpacking the Force Gauge and Getting Started object to be tested. - Page 16 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 5. If necessary, connect the force gauge to a power outlet by plugging the AC adapter into the 12V socket at the bottom of the unit. Once the AC adapter is connected to the force gauge, plug the other end into a wall socket.
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Page 17: Chapter 7: Taking Measurements And Saving Results
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 7: Taking Measurements and Saving Results 1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the force gauge ON. Chapter 7: Taking Measurements and Saving Results 2. Do not move or attempt to use the force gauge as it is initializing. The force gauge will power on in the last mode it was turned off. - Page 18 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 5. To select or change a unit of measure press the Unit / Clear button until a desired unit of measure is highlighted. STANDARD AUT SDM 0.00 N [kgf] [lbf] [ozf] [kg] [lb] [oz] STANDARD 6.
- Page 19 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 9. Depending on the configuration and mode in use, measurements are captured automatically or with a press of the START key. 10. To pause measurements, press the Unit / Clear key once. TO clear and rest the measurement at any time press and hold the Unit / Clear key.
- Page 20 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 12. To save the result to your MicroSD card select SAVE and press the enter key. To save data to a new file select <set file name> or chose a previously saved file to overwrite data. CHOOSE FILE <set file name>...
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Page 21: Chapter 8: Main Menu
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 8: Main Menu The Main Menu is used to configure the force gauge and its measuring modes. Chapter 9: Main Menu There are nine options within the Main Menu: 1. To access the USER MENU, press the MENU key. USER MENU 1. -
Page 22: Chapter 9: Applications And Modes
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 9: Applications and Modes 1. To enable and configure the application modes press the Menu key to enter the Main Menu. Use the navigation Chapter 10: Applications and Modes keys to select Applications and press the Enter key. USER MENU 1. - Page 23 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Standard Mode Configuration Features Feature Options Description and Functionality Status <Enable, Disable> Enables and Disables the standard mode from the function menu. When disabled feature is not available for selection while pressing the function key.
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Page 24: Peak Mode
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 4. Use the START key to begin acquiring force measurements in the Automatic mode or to capture single measurement in the manual mode. STANDARD AUT SDM 5.00 N STANDARD 5. - Page 25 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Peak Mode Configuration Features Feature Options Description and Functionality Status <Enable, Disable> Enables and Disables the Peak mode from the function menu. When disabled feature is not available for selection while pressing the function key.
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Page 26: Multi Peak Mode
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 4. The peak of the force will be automatically detected and displayed on the force gauge. If set to automatic, the peak will be automatically captured and the force gauge will automatically zero for the next reading. If set to the Manual mode, press the START key to capture the detected peak which is displayed on the force gauge. - Page 27 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 2. The status and available options will be displayed. If the function is currently in use the status will be set to Use the arrow keys to navigate through the features and configure the mode. “Enabled”.
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Page 28: Fill Meter
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 3. To begin measurement, align the force gauge shaft to the object measured. If measuring by hand grasp the device firmly. For compression push the force gauge forward with the attached tip pressing into the object. For tension wrap the hook tip around the object and pull the force gauge away from the object. - Page 29 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 2. Use the navigation keys to select Status press the Enter key and change the status to Enabled. FILL METER Status: Disabled 2. Range: + 200.00 N 5. Exit 3. Use the navigation keys to select Range and press the Enter key to change the range value of the Fill Meter. The range value defines the full scale of the Fill Meter.
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Page 30: Chapter 10: Data Manager - Retrieving And Managing Saved Data
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 10: Data Manager - Retrieving and Managing Saved Data Data Manager allows to view and manage saved data, enables automatic saving of measurement data, as well as file Chapter 11: Data Manger - Retrieving and Managing Saved Data format configuration and SD card formatting. -
Page 31: Retrieving And Managing Saved Data
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 10.1 Retrieving and Managing Saved Data 1. To view and manage saved data, select View/ Managed Saved from the Data Manager Menu and press the Enter key. DATA MANAGER 1.View/Manage Saved 2. -
Page 32: Custom Data File Name Format
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 4. Statistical analysis will be automatically displayed on the screen. Use the arrow keys to select and view the chart and histogram. PEAK MODE STATUS Status: Successful Samples: Total: 17.10 N Average: 5.70 N MAX:... -
Page 33: Formatting The Sd Card
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 10.3 Formatting the SD card 1. To format and delete stored data on your micro SD card, select SD Format from the Data Manager menu and press the Enter key. DATA MANAGER 1.View/Manage Saved 2. -
Page 34: Chapter 11: Measurement Settings
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 11: Measurement Settings 1. To access the Measurement Settings menu, press the Menu key, select Measur. Settings and press the Enter Chapter 12: Measurement Settings key. USER MENU 1. Applications 2. - Page 35 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 2. To configure the force gauge speed at which measurements are captured select Speed and press the Enter key. Use the navigation keys to key in a desired speed rate. Higher capture speed decreases the maximum Sampling Time and Total number of measurements that can be captured in a sequence.
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Page 36: Units - Selecting Default Unit Of Measure
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 11.2 Units – Selecting default unit of measure 1. To select a force gauge default unit of measure, select Units from the Measurement Settings menu and press the Enter key. MEASUR. SETTINGS 1. -
Page 37: Auto Zeroing
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 11.3 Auto Zeroing 1. To adjust the Auto-Zero select Auto Zeroing from the Measurement Settings menu and press the Enter key. Auto Zeroing automatically maintains zero of the force gauge, if the load cell is not affected by any external force or if ... -
Page 38: Threshold
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 11.4 Threshold – Output Port and Internal Buzzer 1. To enable the Threshold Output port and buzzer signaling for threshold limits, select Threshold from the Measurement Settings menu and press the Enter key. MEASUR. -
Page 39: Direction - Reversing Compression And Tension
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 11.5 Direction – Reversing Compression and Tension 1. To reverse the direction between tension and compression, select Direction from the Measurement Settings menu and press the Enter key. MEASUR. SETTINGS 1. Record & Speed 2. -
Page 40: Chapter 12: Configuration
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 12: Configuration 1. To access the Configuration menu, press the Menu key, select configuration and press the Enter key. Chapter 13: Configuration USER MENU 1. Applications 2. Data Manager 3. Measur. Settings 4. -
Page 41: Printout
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 12.1 Printout 1. To configure printing parameters and print details select Print from the Configuration menu and press the Enter CONFIGURATION 1. Printout 2. Interface 3. LCD Settings 4. Time & Date 5. -
Page 42: Gauge Change (Fc Models Only)
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 12.2 Gauge Change (FC Models Only) 1. To enable load-cell interchange feature on external FC force gauges, select Gauge Change and press the Enter key. CONFIGURATION 1. Printout 2. Gauge Change 3. -
Page 43: Interface(Usb, Rs232, Wireless)
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 12.3 Interface ( RS232, USB, Wireless) 1. To configure baudrates and other PC interface parameters, select Interface from the configuration menu and press the Enter key CONFIGURATION 1. Printout 2. Interface 3. -
Page 44: Lcd Settings
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 3. To enable the Wireless transmitter, select Bluetooth and press the Enter key. Select Status and use the navigation keys to select ON. (Available on FC models only) INTERFACE BLUETOOTH 1. RS-232C 1. -
Page 45: Time & Date
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Backlight Settings The backlight is turned off after 30 seconds of inactivity to preserve battery life. The backlight is always on. The backlight is always off. The backlight can be turned on by holding the backlight key on the main keyboard. LCD Direction Settings The screen is always upright DOWN... -
Page 46: Keypad-Disabling And Enabling Buzzer Feedback
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 12.6 Keypad – Disabling and Enabling Buzzer Feedback 1. To enable or disable the keypad buzzer feedback select Keypad from the Configuration menu and press the Enter key. CONFIGURATION 1. Printout 2. -
Page 47: Battery- Disabling Charging
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 2. Use the navigation keys to select Status and press the Enter key to change the setting. AUTO-OFF 1. Status: < BAT, On. Off > 2. Exit Auto-Off Power Save Settings The force gauge will shut off automatically when the battery is low. -
Page 48: External Input- Remote Trigger (Fc Models Only)
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 2. Use the navigation keys to select Charging and press the Enter key to change the setting. BATTERY 1. Charging: < On. Off > 2. Level 3. Exit 12.9 External Input – Remote Triger (FC Models Only) 1. -
Page 49: Firmware Update
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 12.10 Firmware Update Before updating the force gauge firmware please contact technical support for assistance. To update the firmware, the force gauge must be connected to a PC via the USB port. A firmware update must be enabled simultaneously through Torbal Utility software on the PC as well as the Firmware option on the force gauge. -
Page 50: Defaults
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 12.11 Defaults 1. To reset all modes and applications as well as restore default factory settings, select Defaults from the Configuration menu and press the Enter key. CONFIGURATION 4. Time & Date 5. -
Page 51: Chapter 13: Calibration
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 13: Calibration Chapter 14: Calibration To access the calibration menu, press the Menu key, select Calibration and press the Enter key. USER MENU 1. Applications 2. Data Manager 3. Measur. Settings 4. - Page 52 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 3. Select the Load or Force equal exactly to the weight or force of the calibration standard that will be used to calibrate. To enter a custom load or force value, press the right arrow key and key in the calibration value. CALIBRATION 1.
- Page 53 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 6. When prompted place the calibration load on the hook or hook-held platform and press Enter. Wait for the calibration process to complete. CALIBRATION 200N Hang or place load… Hang or place load… 7.
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Page 54: Setting Gravitational Acceleration Value
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 13.2 Setting Gravitational Acceleration Value 1. To calibrate the force gauge using the navigation keys to select g [ m/s2 ] and press the Enter key. CALIBRATION 1. Calibration START 2. Mode: <... -
Page 55: Setting A Correction Value
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 13.4 Setting a Correction Value Position the device upside down with the hook tip attached. The gauge should be secured into a stand. Place the calibration load on the hook or hook-held platform. STANDARD AUT SDM 200.90 N... -
Page 56: Setting Load Cell Sensitivity Mv/V (Use When Interchanging Load-Cells)
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 13.5 Setting Load Cell Sensitivity mV/V (Use when interchanging load-cells) 1. To key in load-cell MAX and mV/V sensitivity values, use the navigation keys to select Load-cell and press the enter key CALIBRATION 1. -
Page 57: Calibration Pin Access
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 2. Use the navigation keys to select Yes and press the Enter key to proceed. FACTORY CALIBRATION Factory Calibr. ? 13.7 Calibration PIN Access 1. To enable PIN access to the calibration menu select PIN and press the Enter key. CALIBRATION 1. -
Page 58: Chapter 14: Force Guage Info
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 14: Force Gauge Info Chapter 15: Force Gauge Info 1. To verify the force gauge firmware version and serial number, press the Menu key, select Info and press the Enter key. USER MENU 1. -
Page 59: Chapter 15: Interchanging Load-Cells(Fc1K-Fc50K Models Only)
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 15: Interchanging Load-Cells (FC1k - FC50k Models Only) 15.1 Adding New Load-Cells Chapter 16: Interchanging Load-Cells (FC1k - FC50k Models Only) 1. Enable the Gauge Type feature in the Configuration Menu. Use the navigation keys to select Gauge Change and press Enter. -
Page 60: Restoring Factory Calibration
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 3. To add a new load-cell to the Gauge Type list, select an empty slot marked NONE and press the Enter key. Use the navigation keys to key unique loadcell name if necessary. Select a load-cell model from the list. GAUGE TYPE No. - Page 61 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 4. Use the navigation keys to select Load-cell and press the Enter key CALIBRATION 1. Calibration START 2. Mode: < N/kN, kgf, lbf, ozf, kg, lb, oz > 3. Force: < 200 N, … > 4.
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Page 62: Chapter 16: Connecting To Pc - Communication Protocol
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 16: Connecting to PC - Communication Protocol 1. Before connecting the force gauge to a computer, the USB Port must be configured with the appropriate baud Chapter 14: Connecting to PC - Communication Protocol rate and other necessary parameters. - Page 63 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 5. Verify the COM port number assigned the force gauge. Open the PC Device Manager, expand the Ports (COM & LPT) tab and locate the USB Serial Port (Note the COM port listed). The COM port is also listed in the FT232R USB UART device properties, which is visible in the Devices and Printers list, accessible form the computer’s control panel.
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Page 64: Force Gauge Communication Protocol
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 16.1 Force Gauge Communication Protocol Computer Force Gauge: ENQ = (S I CR LF), (53 h 49 h 0Dh 0 Ah), Force Gauge Computer: 16 Bytes, 8 bits, 1stop, no parity, 4800bps Transmission initiation command (Print key) ENQ= (S I CR LF) Use Sx1"+CR+LF to request data from PC without stable result. -
Page 65: Chapter 17: Wireless Pc Connection (Fc Models Only)
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 17: Wireless PC Connection (FC Models Only) 1. To enable the Wireless transmitter, press the Menu key and select Configuration. Chapter 14: Wireless PC Connection (FC Models Only) USER MENU 1. - Page 66 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 4. Make sure your PC is connected to the internet and allows drivers to be installed automatically. Plug in the dongle to an available USB slot in your PC. Windows will begin automatic installation of device driver software. 5.
- Page 67 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 7. Key in the paring code: 867225. Click next to pair the force gauge with your computer. 8. Click on the Bluetooth icon located in your task bar and select “open settings”.
- Page 68 Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges 9. For convenience check off option “show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area” in the Options tab. Click on the tab “COM ports”, the serial COM ports used by your computer for Bluetooth will be displayed. Note the outgoing COM port number for “FC…...
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Page 69: Chapter 18: Input/Output Port Configuration (Fc Models Only)
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 18: Input / Output Port Configuration (FC Models Only) The threshold output mode enables the Output port by sending voltage level signals which can be used for signaling or controlling Chapter 14: Input / Output Port Configuration external peripherals that can connect with the force gauge. -
Page 70: Chapter 19: Common Errors And Troubleshooting
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 19: Common Errors and Troubleshooting Error or Indicator Cause Explanation / Solution Chapter 24: MaintenanceChapter 16: Common Errors and Don’t move the force gauge and press 0 ZEROING is displayed for an extended The initializing process was period. -
Page 71: Chapter 20: Maintenance
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 20: Maintenance Cleaning and maintaining your force gauge: Before cleaning the force gauge always unplug the A/C adapter from the electrical outlet and remove the batteries. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the exterior housing of the force gauge. Chapter 25: AccessoriesChapter 24: Maintenance ... -
Page 72: Chapter 21: Accessories
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 21: Accessories Hex key Clamp This chrome-plated hex key vise clamp is ideal when performing peel testing, or gripping thin material such as film, paper, or foil. The vise is equipped with an adjustable hex key screw and interlocking claps which allow for secure sample griping without damage. -
Page 73: Chapter 22: Replacement Parts
Instruction Manual – FB and FC Series Force Gauges Chapter 22: Replacement Parts Part Name Force Gauge Model Image Shaft Extension FB/C50 – FB/C500 Chapter 27: Limited WarrantyChapter 26: Replacement Parts Hook FB/C50 – FB/C200 Hook FB/C500 Chapter 23: Limited WarrantyChapter 22: Replacement Parts Chisel Point FB/C50 –... -
Page 74: Chapter 23: Technical Information, Measurementd And Dimensions
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Page 84: Chapter 24: Limited Warranty
Scientific Industries’ liability under this warranty is limited to furnishing labor and parts necessary to remedy the defect covered by this warranty and restore the product to normal operating condition. - Page 85 Scientific Industries, Inc. 80 Orville Dr. Bohemia, NY 11716 Tel. (973)473-6900 Fax. (973)777-8302 www.torbalscales.com...
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