Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide
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5.1 Real time (RT)
The primary reading corresponds to the live measured reading.
5.2 Peak Compression (PC)
The primary reading corresponds to the peak compression reading observed. If the actual force
decreases from the peak value, the peak will still be retained in the primary reading area of the display.
Pressing ZERO will reset the value.
5.3 Peak Tension / Static Coefficient of Friction (PT)
Same as Peak Compression, but for tension readings.
In the M5-2-COF gauge, the reading in this mode represents the static coefficient of friction.
Note: The static COF is always represented in the upper right corner of the display by the peak tension
value, regardless of the operating mode.
5.4 Average Mode / Kinetic Coefficient of Friction (AVG)
Average mode is used to obtain an average force over time. This reading also represents the kinetic
coefficient of friction for the M5-2-COF gauge. Applications include measurement of peel force, COF,
muscle strength, frictional force, and other tests requiring time-averaged readings.
Before the parameters of Average Mode can be configured, it must be enabled. To do so, select Average
Mode from the menu, scroll to Enable and press ENTER. The display appears as follows:
The averaging function operates in one of two ways:
1. Averaging occurs between the trigger force and defined time limit, as illustrated below:
2. Averaging occurs only while above the trigger force. As the force drops back down to this trigger,
averaging stops. To enable this function, scroll to Stop at Force and press ENTER.
Select Settings to configure Trigger Force, Initial Delay, and Averaging Time:
AVERAGE MODE
Disabled
* Enabled
Stop at Force
+ Settings
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