Instruction Manual

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4.0 FUNCTION MODES

To access and modify the function modes, follow this procedure:

1. Make sure that the gauge is powered off

2. Press and hold the ZERO key.

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.

6. Press PEAK to save the current setting and move to the next Function Mode

IMPORTANT NOTE: To scroll through the Function Modes, press the PEAK

key repeatedly. The modes will appear in the order shown in the chart below.

7. Press ZERO to save and exit the Function Modes.

MEM

Setting Unit Options Default

Measurement Polarity f01 -0.001 (minus), 0001 (plus) 0001

Display Update Time f02 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, (times/second) 3

Auto Power Off f03 10 (10 minutes) oFF (always on) 10

RS232C Baud Rate f04 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps 2400

Response Time f05 3, 20, 150 (msec) 3

Output Type f06 ovEr, Hi-Lo ovEr

4.1 Measurement Polarity (f01)

This function allows you to change whether compression is shown as a

positive or negative force. once the compression display has been changed,

the tension display will then read as the opposite of compression.

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12.0 EXTERNAL DATA PORT

12.1 Pin Assignment

12.2 RS-232C Output

The RS-232C data connection allows control from external devices and data

transfers.

Interface

Baud rate* 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps

Length of data bit 8 bit

Parity bit None

Length of stop bit 1 bit

Flow control None

*The baud rate is selectable through setting f04 (see section 4.4). The

default factory setting is 2400 bps. consult your equipment manual or

manufacturer for the correct baud rate. ASCII code, alpha numerics and car-

riage returns are used for RS-232C data transfer