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- Page 1 KMG-T Force measuring device for testing the forces on the closing edges of automatically operated doors, gates, and barriers Operating manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Brief Description ................4 About this Manual ................5 For Your Safety ................6 Setup ....................8 Force Application ................9 Intended Use ................. 10 Force-Time Diagram ..............11 Operating Mode and Ready to Measure Mode ......12 Key for Operation Instructions ............. 13 Switching On and Off..............14 10.1 Switch On ................14 10.2 Switch Off ................15 Display Readings During Measurement ........16... - Page 3 Measurement ................19 12.1 Process Steps – Easy Mode ..........19 12.2 Process Steps – Extended Mode ..........20 12.3 Measuring Process and Display ...........23 Settings ..................27 Calibration at GTE Industrieelektronik ........32 KMG-VISION.cloud Service & Evaluation Software .....33 Accessories ..................34 Technical Data ................35...
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Page 4: Brief Description
Brief Description The KMG-T force tester measures the dynamic and static forces as well as the progression of forces over time on the closing edges of automatically operated doors, gates and barriers. KMG-T can be used in two different operating modes:... -
Page 5: About This Manual
Read the documentation carefully and familiarize yourself with the operation of the device before using it. Keep this document handy for future referen- This manual describes how to use the force gauge KMG-T. KMG-T is equip- ped with a wireless module and therefore deployable with the service tool KMG-VISION.cloud. -
Page 6: For Your Safety
For Your Safety The following rules must be followed to ensure safe handling of the measu- ring device. ► Maintaining product safety/warranty claims ► Only operate the measuring device within the specifications given in the Technical Data (see chap. 17) ► Only use the measuring device properly and as intended ►... - Page 7 Â Ensure correct disposal ► Send the product to GTE Industrieelektronik GmbH at the end of its service life. L We will take care of its proper and ecological disposal.
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Page 8: Setup
Setup For commissioning 1. Measurement surface  Remove the display protective 2. Display film 3. Key ► Carefully peel off the protective 4. USB-C port film 5. Handle  Charging the battery ► Charge the battery via the USB-C port. A power adapter is included in the case. -
Page 9: Force Application
Force Application During the measuring process, the force must be applied correctly to the measuring surface. Â Initiate the measuring process ► Switch on the device ► Apply force vertically and centrally L The measurement starts automatically from a measuring force of 25 N. -
Page 10: Intended Use
Intended Use The KMG-T is a compact hand-held device for measuring the progression of forces over time on the closing edges of automatically operated doors, gates, and barriers, according to y DIN EN 12453 y DIN EN 18650 (withdrawn) y DIN EN 16005 y ASR A 1.7... -
Page 11: Force-Time Diagram
Force-Time Diagram The KMG-T can measure the following dynamic and static closing forces on doors, gates, and barriers as well as the duration of the force application and displays the following: dynamic static maximum dynamic force (permissible peak force) Fₛ maximum static force... -
Page 12: Operating Mode And Ready To Measure Mode
Operating Mode and Ready to Measure Mode Two different operating modes can be selected for operation: Easy operation mode y For maintenance service providers, fitters, tradesmen y For annual maintenance in accordance with ASR A 1.7 y With quick large display of the maximum force applied Extended operation mode y For manufacturers, experts, installers, measuring service providers of door, gate or barrier systems y In quality assurance Readiness to measure in the extended mode... -
Page 13: Key For Operation Instructions
Key for Operation Instructions Use the key to navigate through the menus and activate the functions. Depending on how long you press the key, the following is meant: short < 3 s long > 3 s (in the extended operation mode) long > 5 s (in the easy operation mode) If you press the key for a long while, the device switches off in both cases, i. -
Page 14: Switching On And Off
10 Switching On and Off 10.1 Switch On  Start the device by pressing the key ► Short press The device starts in the last operating mode used. ► Long press The device starts and changes the (> 3 s) operating mode. L The operating mode can only be recognized during operation. -
Page 15: Switch Off
10.2 Switch Off L Pressing the key continuously for at least 5 seconds switches the device off in any situation. Easy mode: ► Press key > 5 s Extended mode: Â Exit measurement ► Long press (> 3 s), until the menu display appears. Â... -
Page 16: Display Readings During Measurement
Display Readings During Measurement During measurements, the display shows the time, battery charge status, measurement ID and instructions: Time Battery charge status Measurement-ID Instructions During measurement: Display readings Function Starting up the device... - Page 17 Display readings Function Ready to measure mode Shown as start screen for measurements only when ready to measure manually in extended operating mode. Recording measurement Measurement immediately upon trigge- ring by application of force. Start screen in easy and extended operating mode with automatic ready to measure mode. Graphical display The measurement result is displayed graphically as a force-time curve.
- Page 18 Display readings Function Force shown large Force display in large font Only in easy operating mode Displays the peak force Fₛ or F (whiche- ver is greater) Numerical display All characteristic values are displayed: the forces F , Fₛ, and F as well as the time and the measurement ID.
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Page 19: Measurement
Measurement L The device must be in the desired mode, see chapter „8 Operating Mode and Ready to Measure Mode“ and chapter „10 Switching On and Off“. 12.1 Process Steps – Easy Mode Measurement display Result graphical Result force Result numerical (START screen) display shown large display <... -
Page 20: Process Steps - Extended Mode
12.2 Process Steps – Extended Mode Measurement results can be displayed once, then a new measurement starts. Ready to measure mode Manual START New measurement Automatic... - Page 21 Recording measurement Result graphical Result numerical < 3 s < 3 s START New measurement...
- Page 22 New measurement At the end of the measurement, when the numerical result is displayed, you can return to the START by a short press on the key. Leaving measurement Manual Switch to the display of the ready to measure mode measurement Exit with a long press (> 3 s) Automatic Switch to measurement recording measurement...
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Page 23: Measuring Process And Display
12.3 Measuring Process and Display Measurements with the KMG-T are carried out in several successive pro- cess steps, depending on the operating mode and readiness to measure: Step Process steps Display  START Manual ready to measure mode extended operation mode, ► Press key  START Automatic ready to measure mode in extended operation mode or START easy operation mode ►... - Page 24 Step Process steps Display  Perform measurement ► Apply force correctly L Once a threshold of 25 N has been exceeded, the force is measured over a period of 5 seconds. L The force curve is displayed during the measurement. The scaling is adjusted to the maximum force that occurs.
- Page 25 Step Process steps Display L This step only takes place in simple operating mode! It is otherwise skipped. L Large display of Fd or Fₛ, depending on which force is greater. Â Numerical display of the measurement L The following are displayed: y Fd dynamic force (if available) y Fₛ static force (if available) y Td dynamic time y #ID measurement ID...
- Page 26 Step Process steps Display  Next measurement ► In the extended mode: short press on the key L You reach Step 1 in „manual“ ready to measure mode. L You reach Step 2 in „automatic“ ready to measure mode. ► In easy mode: simply apply force...
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Page 27: Settings
Settings The setting options can be accessed via the menu in extended mode (long press to enter the menu, short press to continue in the menu). Menu Display SHUTDOWN Purpose: Switch off the device or access the options menu Select options 1/5 - 5/5 ►... - Page 28 Menu Display „Manual“ (Modus 1) „Automatic“ (Modus 2) 2/5 WIRELESS Wireless module activate, deactivate Purpose: Switch on or off the wire- less module ► Long press to enter to submenu (or back):...
- Page 29 Menu Display 3/5 DELETE Delete data ► long press to enter to submenu (and back) Purpose: Delete the memory, when it is full and no more measurements can be recorded. Cancel (Exit the menu without any changes) All Data (Delete all data) 4/5 SYSTEM View Information ►...
- Page 30 Menu Display SYSTEM 1/5 SVN: System version S/N: Serial number WL: D11AA105 CH5: 00000000 SYSTEM 2/5 Ambient temperature relative humidity SYSTEM 3/5 Battery voltage Battery current...
- Page 31 Menu Display SYSTEM 4/5 Capacity of the measuring memory Free measuring memory Used measuring memory Latest measurement ID SYSTEM 5/5 next calibration date 5/5 EXIT Exit menu long press...
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Page 32: Calibration At Gte Industrieelektronik
Calibration at GTE Industrieelektronik Your KMG device is in the best hands with us: In our laboratory, the force gauges are loaded and calibrated. As a manufacturer, we know every detail. We calibrate your instrument carefully and accurately. Of course, you will receive a factory calibration certificate for each calibration. -
Page 33: Kmg-Vision.cloud Service & Evaluation Software
KMG-VISION.cloud App is the application for mobile devices such as smartphones with iOS or Android operating systems. L Please note, that the KMG-T can only be used in conjunction with the App if the wireless module is enabled. The cloud solution allows data to be exchanged between the PC software for managing data in the back office and the App for the testers‘... -
Page 34: Accessories
Accessories As additional accessory for KMG-T we offer a KMG Distance Set, which in- cludes a measurement tripod and distance elements for typical measurement points. Tripod Distance elements for for vertical gates, horizontal gates and opening height: doors: 30 cm... -
Page 35: Technical Data
Technical Data Model KMG-T Article No. 305-2301-210 Dimensions of 80 mm Ø, Height 50 mm measurement surface Dimensions 245 mm x 80 mm x 50 mm (L x W x H) Weight 0.85 kg Power supply Internal Lithium-ion battery Current < 20 mA Battery life >... - Page 36 Relative humidity 20 ... 90 % RH (non-condensing) Measurement range 25 N ... 2000 N Measurement accuracy typ. ± 0,4 % of 2000 N at 20 °C Maximum measurement 25 N ... 200 N : ±10 N error 200 N ... 2000 N : 5 % Spring rate 500 N/mm (mechanical filter)
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- Page 40 GTE Industrieelektronik GmbH Helmholtzstr. 21, 38-40 41747 Viersen | Germany +49 2162 3703-0 +49 2162 3703-25 www.kmg-t.de | messtechnik@gte.de Art.-Nr.: 305-2310-201-EN-10 January 2024 Technical changes reserved!
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