Instructions

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5 Operation

5.1 Measurement

Edition with internal sensor:

After making the settings, you can start a

measurement. To do so, you first need to

attach the suitable adaptor. If required, you

can also use the extension rod. Do not apply

too much force when attaching the adaptor

and / or the extension rod to avoid damage to

the sensor.

Edition with external sensor:

Connect the sensor to the force gauge.

Then attach the suitable adaptor to the sensor

without applying too much force as this can

damage the sensor.

Switch on the device by pressing the On / Off key. You are now in the measurement window.

Start by checking the battery level in the upper right corner. If the battery level is low, charge the

device using the mains adaptor that comes with the device. For charging, it does not matter if

the device is switched on or off. It is possible to make measurements during charging. When the

device is fully charged, a notification will appear on the display. You should then disconnect the

device from the power supply immediately.

You can now set the parameters. Press “OK” when you are in measurement mode to enter the

settings window. Set the unit, the force area, zero tracking, the sampling speed, fracture alarm,

the upper and lower limit alarm, the Peak Hold function, the capture trigger as well as the

capture length (duration). Press the Back key to return to measurement mode.

To start your measurement, attach the device to a suitable test stand. Press the Zero key and

the Arrow Right key. You can now take a direct measurement or capture a curve. If you make a

direct measurement, the force will be measured in real time, as well as the peak values and

further parameters. These will not be saved. The previously measured values will be lost when

a new measurement is taken. If you want to capture a curve, enter capture mode by pressing

the “Arrow Left” key when you are in measurement mode. The measurement will start

automatically as soon as the trigger condition is met. The measurement ends if you press “OK“

or when the set capture duration has been reached. The measurement will return peak values,

measurement curves and further parameters.

These will be saved. Only one curve with the associated values can be saved. You can retrieve

the saved data by pressing the “Query“ button. The curve will be deleted when the force gauge

is re-started or when a new measurement is taken. A maximum of 100 reports can be saved if

no curve is saved. These can also be retrieved by pressing the “Query“ button.

Press the Back key to get back to the measurement window. To switch off the device, press the

On/Off key. Remove the sensor if you have a device with an external sensor and clean the force

gauge. It is recommended to store the device in its original carrying case.