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Zeroing the Gauge
Changing the unit of
measurement
Max (peak) readings
"Max" mode
During the operation of the gauge it is often necessary to
zero the display – e.g. when you wish to tare out the weight
of a grip, so it does not become part of the measured
reading. Press and release the ZERO key. The display will
blink momentarily as the zero operation is carried out.
You can choose from the following units of measurement
depending on the capacity of your gauge: millinewtons,
kilonewtons, newtons, gram-force, kilogram-force, ounce-force
or pound-force.
To change the display units press and release the UNITS key.
Each successive key press will select the next available units
until the gauge returns to its original setting. The AFG
automatically converts readings as new units of measure are
selected.
The gauge detects and stores maximum (peak) force in both
compressive and tensile directions.
Press the MAX key. The display will show the word MAX
together with the highest tensile force and the highest
compressive force detected during the test. The current
load being applied to the transducer is also displayed -
see Figure 3a overleaf.
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