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Model 5i Digital Force / Torque Indicator User’s Guide

5.4 Average Mode (AVG)

Average mode is used to obtain an average load reading over a specified period of time. Applications

include measurement of peel force, bearing torque, muscle strength, frictional force, and other tests

requiring time-averaged readings.

Before the parameters of Average Mode can be configured, it must be enabled. To do so, select Average

Mode from the menu, scroll to Enable and press ENTER. The display appears as follows:

Then, scroll to Settings, and press ENTER to configure the parameters. The parameters are as follows:

Parameter Description

Initial Delay The time delay, in seconds, before the averaging sequence commences.

Averaging Time The time duration, in seconds, of the averaging sequence.

Trigger Load

The minimum load required to start the averaging sequence. Toggle between

compression and tension (or clockwise and counter-clockwise) directions by pressing

the DIRECTION key. Initial delay follows the trigger load.

After the parameters have been configured and the menu has been exited, press MODE until AVG is

displayed. Then press ZERO. Average mode is now armed, and the averaging sequence will commence

when the trigger load has occurred. The current status of the average sequence is displayed below the

primary reading, as follows:

Step Status Abbreviation Description

1 TRIG WAIT The trigger load has not yet occurred.

2 INIT DLY The initial delay is currently taking place.

3 AVERAGING The indicator is collecting readings. The status will be flashing until

averaging has been completed.

4 AVRG DONE Averaging has been completed. The average load is displayed in the

primary reading.

At the completion of the averaging sequence, the peak values are retained until ZERO is pressed.

Another averaging sequence may be started after ZERO has been pressed. To exit Average mode, press

MODE and select the desired measuring mode.

5.5 External Trigger (ET)

This mode of operation is useful for measuring electrical contact activation load as well as

synchronization of multiple instruments for a “snapshot” view of applied loads. It is possible to capture the

AVERAGE MODE SETTINGS

Initial Delay

0.0

Averaging Time

5.5

Trigger Load

1.200

AVERAGE MODE

Disabled

* Enabled

+ Settings