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Gauge Buster 2 Operations Manual ADMET, Inc.
Table of Contents
FOREWARD ....................................................................................................3
1.0 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................4
1.1 Gauge Buster 2 Features ............................................................................................................................4
1.2 Gauge Buster 2 Options..............................................................................................................................5
1.3 Gauge Buster 2 Reporting Capabilities .......................................................................................................5
1.3.1 GageSafeTM Data Exchange Program....................................................................................................5
1.3.2 USB Flash (Thumb) Drive ........................................................................................................................5
1.3.3 HP compatible USB Printer ......................................................................................................................5
2.0 THE KEYS ................................................................................................. 6
2.1 The <ZERO/0> Key .....................................................................................................................................6
2.2 The <STORE> Key .....................................................................................................................................6
2.3 The <ENTER> Key......................................................................................................................................6
2.4 The <ESC> Key .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 The <UP & DOWN ARROW> Keys .............................................................................................................6
2.6 The <NUMBER> Keys ................................................................................................................................6
3.0 THE MENUS and KEYS ............................................................................8
3.0.1 Test Method Specific Menu Selections .....................................................................................................8
3.0.2 Global Menu Selections ...........................................................................................................................9
3.1 The Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 The Report Opt Menu................................................................................................................................10
3.3 The Utils Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.5 The Print Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 The ID# Menu............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.6 The Disk (-) Menu......................................................................................................................................12
4.0 OPERATION ............................................................................................13
4.1 How to Setup a Test ..................................................................................................................................13
4.2 How to Perform a Test and Save Results ..................................................................................................14
4.2.1 Indicator Live Screen During Test ..........................................................................................................14
4.2.2 Indicator Live Screen End of Test/Ready Mode .....................................................................................15
4.3 Printing Test Reports to a HP compatible USB Printer ..............................................................................15
4.4 Download Test Results to a Remote PC ................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Download Test Results to a USB Flash (Thumb) Drive .............................................................................15
5.0 CALIBRATION.........................................................................................16
5.1 How to Calibrate Analog Transducers .......................................................................................................16
5.2 What Occurs During Calibration ................................................................................................................17
5.3 Saving Calibration Data.............................................................................................................................17
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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 18
7.0 ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL DATA .......................................................20
7.1 User Connections......................................................................................................................................20
7.2 USB Port ..................................................................................................................................................21
7.3 Power (AC) Input.......................................................................................................................................21
7.4 Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................21
7.5 Password .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Index .............................................................................................................. 23

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • J
    Jennifer PierceAug 3, 2025
    Why is the load reading wrong on my ADMET Gauge Buster 2?
    • R
      ricechristinaAug 3, 2025
      If the load reading on your ADMET Test Equipment is incorrect, first, verify that the correct load calibration is selected. The Active Calibration # is displayed in the upper left of the live screen. If the calibration is correct, the issue may be related to analog/digital electronics, a bad excitation voltage, the load transducer cable, or the load transducer itself. For these issues, it is best to contact ADMET technical support. If the issue is with the load transducer cable, replace or fix the transducer cable.
  • A
    ambercuevasAug 11, 2025
    What to do if the stress reading is wrong on ADMET Gauge Buster 2 Test Equipment?
    • A
      Ashley LewisAug 11, 2025
      If the stress reading is wrong on your ADMET Test Equipment, there are several potential causes. First, ensure that the Specimen Type and specimen dimension information is correct in the SETUP menu. Second, ensure that there is a valid calibration in the selected load channel. If these steps don't resolve the issue, the problem may be with the analog/digital electronics. For this, contact ADMET technical support.
  • T
    Thomas AlvarezAug 18, 2025
    How to fix ADMET Test Equipment when it's not holding peak load?
    • M
      Michael DaviesAug 19, 2025
      If your ADMET Test Equipment is not holding peak load, not tracking load during a test, or the Rate Bar is not being displayed, there are a few things to check. First, ensure that the Break Threshold (Sample Brk menu item in the Setup menu) is set to a value appropriate for the test. Also, ensure that Sample Break (SETUP, End of Test menu) is set appropriately. Finally, make sure you wait at least 3 seconds after zeroing the digital display before running a test.
  • J
    John ThomasAug 27, 2025
    Why is the load reading unstable on my ADMET Gauge Buster 2?
    • E
      Erin GuzmanAug 27, 2025
      If the load reading on your ADMET Test Equipment is unstable, it could be due to a bad excitation voltage or the load transducer cable. For a bad excitation voltage, contact ADMET technical support. If the issue is with the load transducer cable, ensure that the cable gain strap is properly wired for the transducer being used and replace or fix the transducer cable.

Summary

FOREWARD

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Contact information and steps for resolving issues with the testing machine.

3.0 MENUS AND SELECTIONS

3.0.1 TEST METHOD SPECIFIC MENUS

Details menus for setting up tests, reports, IDs, and controls specific to test methods.

3.1 SETUP MENU

3.2 REPORT OPTIONS MENU

Select analyses and options for test reports, including specimen details and statistics.

3.3 UTILS MENU

4.0 OPERATION

4.1 HOW TO SETUP A TEST

Step-by-step guide to configure specimen type, data logging, sample break, units, and load cell.

4.3 PRINT TEST REPORTS

How to print test reports to an HP compatible USB printer.

4.4 DOWNLOAD TEST RESULTS TO PC

Procedure for transferring test data to a remote PC using GageSafe software.

4.5 DOWNLOAD TEST RESULTS TO USB DRIVE

5.0 CALIBRATION

5.1 HOW TO CALIBRATE ANALOG TRANSDUCERS

Detailed procedure for calibrating load cells, including setting points and saving data.

5.2 CALIBRATION PROCESS DETAILS

5.3 SAVING CALIBRATION DATA

6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

GAUGE BUSTER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

A table listing common problems, their possible causes, and recommended actions for resolution.

7.0 ELECTRICAL;MECHANICAL DATA

7.1 USER CONNECTIONS

ADMET Gauge Buster 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Load accuracy+/- 0.5% of reading down to 1/10th capacity
Accuracy+/- 0.5% of reading down to 1/10th capacity
Speed range0.001 to 20 in/min (0.0254 to 508 mm/min)
DisplayTouchscreen LCD
Power requirements110 VAC or 220 VAC
Power Supply110 VAC or 220 VAC
Operating Temperature10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)