Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

1.1 Standard Features

1.2 Accessories Included

2.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

2.1 Main Unit

2.2 LCD Display

3.0 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

3.1 Battery management

3.2 Using Measurement Accessories

3.3 Using The Hanger

3.4 Using The Tracking Function

4.0 Function Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

4.1 Measurment Polarity

4.2 Display Update (f02)

4.3 Auto Power Off (f03)

4.4 Baud Rate (f04)

4.5 Response Time (05)

4.6 External Output (f06)

5.0 Reversing The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.0 Measuring Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.1 Standard Measuring Mode

6.2 Peak Measuring Mode

6.3 Changing Display Units

6.4 Tare

7.0 Comparator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.1 Memory Setting Mode

7.2 Setting HI Limits

7.3 Settig LO Limits

7.4 Comparator Display

7.5 Comparator Output

8.0 Setting Memory Mode / Recording Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8.1 Retting The Memory Mode

8.2 Recording Memory Data

9.0 Reviewing Memory Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

9.1 Continuous Mode Memory

9.2 Single Memory Mode

10.0 Clearing The Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

10.1 Clearing The Last Record

10.2 Clearing All Memory

10.3 No Recorded Data

11.0 USB Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

11.1 USB and Battery Life

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Summary of content (19 pages)

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NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 1.1 Standard Features 1.2 Accessories Included 2.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 2.1 Main Unit 2.2 LCD Display 3.0 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 3.1 Battery management 3.
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12.0 External Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 12.1 Pin Assignment 12.2 RS-232C Output 12.3 RS-232C Communications Commands 12.4 Connection Between FGV and Host 12.5 Analog Output 12.6 Overload / Comparator Output 13.0 Troubleshooting / Technical Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 14.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DRAWINGS PEAK ZERO MEM UNIT PEAK ZERO ZERO PEAK PEAK MEM UNIT MEM UNIT UNIT MEMORY PEAK MEMORY ZERO ZERO POWER UNIT REVERSE FGV-10XY 10.00lb/5.000kg/50.00N UN IT ME M PEA K ZER O PEA K UN IT 10.00lb/5.000kg/50.00N FGV-10XY REVERSE UNIT POWER MEMORY MEM ZERO ZERO – 34– PEAK PEAK MEMORY ZERO PEAK POWER UNIT UNIT DIMENSIONAL POWER 15.
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14.0 SPECIFICATIONS 1.0 INTRODUCTION The all new FGV-XY series force gauge delivers industry-leading value with an extensive list of features including USB output, reversible display and a rugged metal housing. Each gauge is supplied as a complete kit with several screw-on adapters providing a complete force testing instrument for use in a wide variety of industries.
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2.0 OVERVIEW PEAK ZERO MEMORY PEAK MEMORY UNIT ZERO 13.0 TROUBLESHOOTING / TECHNICAL QUESTIONS POWER UNIT POWER REVERSE FGV-10XY 10.00lb/5.000kg/50.00N 2.1 Main Unit 1. Sensor Shaft – 32 – 2. Display Apply your force in line with this threaded shaft, using the included attachments, LCD screen is the main information display 3. PEAK Press to change the measuring modes 4. UNIT Press to switch to available measurement units 5. ZERO Press in Standard mode to tare gauge.
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Overload Output 2.2 LCD Display When the overload condition is triggered, the corresponding overload output turns on. this can be used to stop a motorized test stand, or an alarm to prevent damage from accidental overload. When compression overload occurs photo-couple 1 (PC!) turns on, and allows current to flow between pins 8 and 10. When tension overload occurs photo-couple 2 (PC2) turns on and allows current to flow between pins 9 and 10.
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12.5 Analog Output 3.0 SETUP ±1 V analog output. The output voltage’s polarity corresponds to the polarity shown on the display during standard measurement mode. 3.1 Battery Management IMPORTANT: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with your FGV-XY. do not use a third party adapter. Doing so could cause a fire or shock hazard. 1. To charge your FGV-XY, firmly plug the AC Adapter into the gauge’s power port and then plug the Adapter into a wall outlet. 2. Charging begins automatically.
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12.3 RS-232C Communications Commands 3.3 Using The Hanger The hanger allows your FGV-XY to be hung from a fixture or winch. It is shaped specifically to fit onto gauge. Typical host to FGV-XY commands. “cr” means carriage return 1. Remove the hanger bolt, place the square end of the hanger in the recessed area on the gauge and tighten the hanger bolt WARNING Be sure that your fixture, stand or winch can support the gauge and applied load. 3.
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12.0 EXTERNAL DATA PORT 4.0 FUNCTION MODES To access and modify the function modes, follow this procedure: 12.1 Pin Assignment 1. Make sure that the gauge is powered off 1 2 3 4 5 2. Press and hold the ZERO key. MEM 6 8 7 9 10 3. While continuing to press and hold the ZERO key, Press and release the POWER key. 4. Release ZERO after the display shows “f01.” 5. Press UNIT to to change the setting within the function selected. MEM OR 6.
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11.0 USB COMMUNICATIONS 4.2 Display Update (f02) This function allows you to change the rate at which the display is updated. available times are 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 and 20 times a second. Press UNIT to change the setting. Press PEAK to save and move to the next Function Mode. Press ZERO to save and return to standard measuring mode. The USB port allows you to connect your FGV-XY to your PC via the supplied USB cable. Our free software, TorriemonUSB, allows you to capture data directly into Excel.
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10.0 CLEARING THE MEMORY 4.5 Response Time (f05) 10.1 Clearing The Last Record 1. The last recorded memory block may be erased by pressing ZERO while viewing the last data point. 2. If ZERO is pressed while viewing any other data point, the display will show “Err” and will not delete anything. The gauges response time function smooths out the gauge’s sampling and adjusts the sampling period accordingly. Response times are 3, 20 and 150 msec. Press UNIT to change the setting.
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5.0 REVERSING THE DISPLAY If you have mounted your FGV-XY upside down, or are holding the gauge upside down, the display may be reversed for readability 1. Turn POWER off. UNIT UNIT UNIT 2. Press and hold the UNIT key. 3. Press and release the POWER key while continuing to hold the UNIT key until the display screen appears in reverse. UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT 4. Release the UNIT key.
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9.3 Standard Memory Mode 6.0 MEASURING MODES Accessing Memory Data 6.1 Standard Measuring Mode 1. Turn POWER off. 2. Press MEM and hold, then press and release POWER. Release MEM when you see “STd” on the display. The unit will alternate between showing the data block number and the recorded measurement value of that block. 3. Press MEM to review the previous data block recorded. 4. Press UNIT to cycle through the available recorded statistics.
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6.4 Tare MEMORY MEM MEMORY MEM MEMORY MEMORY NOTE: Press ZERO to reset the measured value. This will allow the gauge to ignore any force currently applied to the sensor shaft. The ignored, or tared, force is still counted with regards to the gauge’s overload condition. MEMORY MEM MEMORY Overload will occur when the force applied to the sensor shaft exceeds the gauge’s rated capacity by 20%. Stop measuring and remove the load immediately to avoid permanent damage to the gauge.
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7.0 COMPARATOR UNIT The Comparator function allows you to create conditions for Go/No Go testing. A high (HI) and low (LO) force limit may be set so that the FGV-XY’s display will show when a measurement is not within the HI and LO settings. In addition, the output port will respond relative to the display. See section 7.4 regarding the comparator output. MEMORY MEM UNIT UNIT MEMORY UNIT NOTE: The FGV-XY must be in Comparator mode, and not Overload mode to use the following settings. See section 4.
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9.0 REVIEWING MEMORY DATA NOTE: The absolute value of the HI limit can never be lower than the absolute value of the LO limit. 9.1 Continuous Mode Memory The Comparator function’s limits can be set outside of the FGV-XY’s working range. This may cause unpredictable results, and is not recommended 1. Turn the POWER off. 7.3 Setting the LO Limit 1. Press UNIT to select the HI Setting. The digits will start flashing. 2. Press PEAK. This saves the HI limit and displays the LO limit. 3.
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Single Mode: 8.0 SETTING MEMORY MODE / RECORDING DATA 1. In the Single Measurement Mode, Press MEM to start the recording. The letter M will appear and start blinking. Press M to stop recording. 2. If 1000 points of data are recorded, the display will show FULL and return to standard measurement mode. The FGV-XY has three memory modes: Continuous Memory: Allows the recording of up to 1000 data points. the recording starts when you push MEM, and stops when you push MEM.
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Setting the Memory Mode PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT UNIT MEMORY MEM MEMORY 8.2 Recording Memory Data 8.1 Setting the Memory Mode The following procedures explain how to activate memory recording for each memory mode 1. Turn the POWER off. Continuous Mode: 2. Press PEAK and hold, then press and release POWER. The display will show the HI Comparator limit 1. In the Continuous Measurement Mode, Press MEM to start recording.
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