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Chatillon DFE I User Manual

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Chatillon DFE I Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChatillon
ModelDFE I
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty and Support Information

Warranty Terms

Details the instrument's warranty against defects in workmanship, material, and design for one year.

Getting Started

Initial Setup and Acclimation

Provides guidance on initial setup, including temperature acclimation for the load cell sensor.

Gauge Power and Charging

Powering Gauge On/Off

Explains how to turn the DF II Series gauge on and off using the dedicated power key.

Charging the Gauge

Provides instructions on charging the NiMh battery pack and battery life indicators.

Keypad and Navigation

Keypad Operation Overview

Describes the gauge's nine keys and navigation pod for operation and setup.

Display Layout and Options

Operating Modes

Gauge Operation Modes

Viewing Measurement Results

Saved and Pass/Fail Results

Data Transmission

Communication Interface Options

Pass-Fail Limits - Range Method

Pass-Fail Limit - Range Setup

Explains how to set Pass-Fail limits based on an upper and lower setpoint range.

Pass-Fail Limits - Nominal Value Method

Pass-Fail Limit - Nominal Value Setup

Explains setting Pass-Fail limits using a nominal value and % bandwidth.

Pass-Fail Configuration

Activating Pass-Fail and Selecting Methods

Covers activating Pass-Fail limits and selecting between Range and Nominal Value methods.

Setting Pass-Fail Range Limits

Setting Pass-Fail Nominal Value

Nominal Value and Bandwidth Settings

Load Limits and Buzzer

Using Load Limits and Buzzer Setup

Details setting high and low load limits and enabling the load limit buzzer.

High Limit Setpoint Configuration

Setting High Limit Setpoint

Guides on setting the highest compression load value for the high limit setpoint.

Low Limit Setpoint and Result Viewing

Selecting Low Limit Setpoint and Viewing Results

Explains setting the lowest tension load limit and viewing load limit results.

Auto Shutdown Configuration

Auto Shutdown Usage and Activation

Details configuring auto shutdown to preserve battery life and activate the feature.

Gauge Communications Setup

Remote Sensor Integration

Sensor Specification and Capacity

Specifying Correct Sensor and Full Scale Capacity

Covers selecting the correct sensor and understanding full scale capacity and accuracy.

Sensor Selection and Accuracy

Sensor Powering and Connection

Powering, Connecting, and Improper Connection

Details powering the gauge, connecting sensors, and issues with improper connections.

Connecting a Sensor

Using Software for Data Analysis

TCD WEDGE Software Overview

Introduces the TCD WEDGE application software for gauge operation and data analysis.

Load Averaging Tests

Load Average Force-Based and Time-Based Tests

Explains the two types of load averaging tests: Force-Based and Time-Based.

Load Average Setup Procedures

Load Averaging Limit Settings

Selecting Preload and Time Limits

Guides on setting the preload limit and time limit for load averaging tests.

Performing Load Averaging Tests

Force-Based Test and Annunciators

Explains performing a force-based load average test and its associated annunciators.

Performing Time-Based Load Averaging Test

Break Detection Functionality (DFS II Only)

Break Detection and Test Types

Introduces break detection and the two test types: Sharp Break and Percentage Drop.

Break Detection Test Modes

Sharp and Percentage Break Test Details

Details the Sharp Break (95% drop) and Percentage Break (% drop) test modes.

Break Detection Setup and Types

Break Detection Setup and Type Selection

Guides on setting up break detection and selecting between Sharp and Percentage break types.

Setting Break Point for Tests

Selecting Break Point for Sharp and Percentage Break Methods

Explains how to select the break point for both Sharp and Percentage Break test methods.

Selecting % Drop Value for Break Tests

Selecting % Drop Value

Details how to select the percentage drop value to identify the break load.

Performing Sharp Break Tests

Sharp Break Test Procedures

Covers performing pull-to-break and compress-to-rupture tests in Sharp Break mode.

Performing Percentage Break Tests

Percentage Break Test Procedures

Covers performing pull-to-break and compress-to-rupture tests in Percentage Break mode.

Viewing and Transmitting Break Test Results

Viewing and Transmitting Break Test Results

Explains how to view and transmit break test results, including detailed information.

Applying Statistics to Break Test Results

Applying Statistics to Break Test Results

Explains how the gauge calculates and displays statistics for saved break test results.

Viewing Statistical Calculations

Viewing Advanced Statistical Data

Contact Closure Events (DFS II Only)

Contact Closure Operation and Pass/Fail

Contact Closure Setup

Technical Specifications

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