User Guide

Model 3i Digital Force/Torque Indicator User’s Guide

7.2 Peak Compression (PC) / Peak Clockwise (PCW) - for force / torque sensors, respectively

The primary reading corresponds to the peak compression or clockwise reading observed. If the actual

load decreases from the peak value, the peak will still be retained in the primary reading area of the

display. Pressing ZERO will reset the value.

7.3 Peak Tension (PT) / Peak Counter-clockwise (PCCW) – for force / torque sensors, respectively

Same as above, but for tension / counter-clockwise readings.

8 CHANGING THE UNITS

The 3i can display several measurement units, depending on the sensor. To change the unit, select Units

from the menu. The display will list the available units, for example:

The indicator will always power on with the unit selected.

9 COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTPUTS

9.1 Communication Settings

To set up communication settings, select USB Settings from the menu. The screen appears as follows:

Communication settings are permanently set to the following:

Data Bits: 8

Stop Bits: 1

Parity: None

Other settings are configured as follows:

9.1.1 Baud Rate

Select the baud rate as required for the application. It must be set to the same value as the receiving

device.

9.1.2 Data Format

Select the desired data format. The screen appears as follows:

USB SETTINGS

+ Baud Rate

+ Data Format

UNITS

* lbF

kgF