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Chatillon DFS II User Manual

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Chatillon DFS II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChatillon
ModelDFS II
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty Information

Getting Started

Gauge Power and Charging

Powering Gauge On/Off

Instructions for turning the DF II Series gauge on and off using the power key.

Charging Your Gauge

Procedures for charging the NiMh battery pack for optimal performance.

Keypad and Navigation

Keypad Operation Overview

Explanation of the gauge's nine keys and navigation pod functions.

Function Keys

Details on the three function keys mapped to display prompts.

Navigation Pod Functions

Description of directional arrows for incrementing and navigating.

Gauge Modes and Zeroing

Changing Operating Mode

How to switch between Normal, Peak Tension, and Peak Compression modes.

Zero and Taring Gauge

Using the ZERO key to zero results or tare attachments.

Units and Locking

Changing Units of Measure

How to change the units displayed on the DF II Series gauge.

Load Bar Graph and Protection

Password Protection Setup

How to enable password protection for unit setup.

Gauge Usage and Fixturing

Operating Your Gauge

Using the gauge handheld or mounted to a tester.

Saving and Clearing Results

Saving Measurement Results

How to save up to 100 results in the gauge memory.

Clearing Saved Data

How to clear all saved data from the gauge's memory.

Viewing Measurement Results

Viewing Saved Result

How to access and view previously saved measurement results.

Data Transmission

Transmit Results Overview

Options for transmitting data via RS232, Mitutoyo, USB, Bluetooth®, or Analog output.

Memory Management

Pass-Fail Limits Setup

Using Pass-Fail Limits

Setting up limits based on Range or Nominal Value.

Activating Pass-Fail Limits

Enabling or disabling the Pass-Fail limits feature.

Load Limits and Transmit Limits

Using Load Limits

Setting up HIGH and LOW load limits for protection or alerts.

Activating Transmit Limits

Enabling or disabling the Transmit Limits feature.

Auto Shutdown and Communications Setup

Using Auto Shutdown

Configuring the gauge to automatically shut down after inactivity.

USB Communication Set-up

Procedures for setting up communication via USB.

Communication Protocols and Polarity

Selecting Limits (RS232, USB, Bluetooth®)

Transmitting ASCII signals for load limits to testers.

Using Hyperterminal Commands

Executing commands via RS232, USB, or Bluetooth using Hyperterminal.

Remote Sensors and Specifications

Using Remote Sensors

Overview of SLC Loadcell and STS Torque Sensors for DFS II-R-ND.

Specifying the Correct Sensor

Guidelines for selecting the appropriate sensor for an application.

Sensor Installation and Handling

Powering Your Gauge

Requirements for powering the gauge, especially with sensors.

Handling the SLC Sensor

Precautions for handling SLC sensors to prevent damage.

Sensor Mounting and Software

Mounting SLC Sensor to Tester

Adapters required to mount SLC sensors to Chatillon testers.

Using Software

Operating the gauge with TCD WEDGE application software.

Load Averaging

Using Load Averaging

Performing Load Average tests (Force-Based and Time-Based).

Load Average Setup

Accessing the Load Average setup menu.

Performing Load Averaging Tests

Performing a Force-Based Load Average Test

Steps to perform a force-based load average test.

Performing a Time-Based Load Average Test

Steps to perform a time-based load average test.

Break Detection

Using Break Detection (DFS II Only)

Capturing break load using Peak Load and Break Load reporting.

Break Detection Setup

Accessing the Break Detection setup menu.

Selecting Break Point

Setting the force value that triggers break detection.

Selecting % Drop Value

Defining the percentage drop to identify the break load.

Performing Break Tests

Performing a Sharp Break Test

Detailed steps for performing a sharp break test.

Performing a Percentage Break Test

Detailed steps for performing a percentage break test.

Break Test Results and Transmission

Viewing Your Break Test Result

Information displayed upon test completion.

Saving Break Test Results

Saving Your Break Test Result

How to save up to 100 break test results in gauge memory.

Break Test Statistics

Applying Statistics to Break Test Results

Calculating and displaying Mean, COV, % Difference, and Standard Deviation.

Filtering Options

Using Filters

Applying filtering for noisy applications or vibration effects.

Contact Closure Functionality

Using Contact Closure (DFS II Only)

Using the gauge to identify break (open) and make (closed) connection events.

Contact Closure Operation

Specifying the feature and freezing display on switch events.

Contact Closure Setup

Accessing the Contact Closure setup menu.

Specifications

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