Advanced Force Gauge User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...........................................................................................3
Introduction .................................................................................................... 5
Before Use..............................................................................................5
Operation Overview ................................................................................ 5
Powering the AFG..........................................................................................5
Inserting and Charging the Batteries......................................................6
Using the AFG ...............................................................................................6
Fitting Accessories .................................................................................6
Mounting to a Test Stand ........................................................................7
Powering up............................................................................................7
Basic Functions ...................................................................................... 8
Optional Settings ..................................................................................12
Additional Force & Torque Sensors ......................................................13
Advanced Menu Options ......................................................................14
ALARM .......................................................................................... 15
PLC (Programmable Limit Controller) ........................................... 20
STAND...........................................................................................21
FREEZE ........................................................................................23
% DROP ........................................................................................ 23
AVERAGE/TIME ............................................................................25
RATE ............................................................................................. 26
FOOTSWITCH 1 ...........................................................................26
FOOTSWITCH 2 ...........................................................................27
COMMS ......................................................................................... 27
INFORMATION .............................................................................. 28
CALIBRATION ...............................................................................28
x/CONSTANT ................................................................................ 29
CONTRAST ...................................................................................29
AFG Specifications ...................................................................................... 30
Appendix: Menu Flowcharts ........................................................................33