Dillon AFG Series User Manual

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The instrument detects and stores maximum
(peak) force or torque in both directions. Press the
MAX key. The display will show the word MAX
and the highest tensile/clockwise load detected
along with the appropriate symbol for tension or
torque. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
Max (Peak) tension
Press the MAX key again and the display will show
the maximum compressive/counterclockwise load
detected along with the appropriate symbol for
compression or torque. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Max (Peak) compression
Press the RESET key to clear both maximum
registers and prepare for detecting the next
maximum readings or, for maximum accuracy,
rezero the instrument by pressing the ZERO key.
This zeroes the instrument as well as resets it.
Max (Peak)
Readings
The instrument deals
with force and torque
in exactly the same
manner except for
the symbols dis-
played. Consequently,
force will be used for
all further references
in this manual.

Dillon AFG Series Specifications

General

Brand	Dillon
Model	AFG Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English