User's manual
CENTOR FIRST II
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Battery indicator:
varies between 0% and 100% to indicate the battery life. When the battery is new,
the autonomy is about 15 hours in continuous use. When the battery percentage reaches 0% the force
gauge turns off.
Capacity display
: indicates the capacity of the sensor installed in the instrument.
Bar graph:
The bar graph shows the operator how much force is being applied relative to the
maximum capacity of the load cell. When a compression force is applied, the bar graph fills up. When
a tensile force is applied, the bar graph fills in downwards.
Measurement display :
A force applied in tension will be preceded by the symbol
▼
A force applied in compression will be preceded by the symbol
▲
The display order can be changed by pressing the
3.3.1.
Do the Zero
During tests, it is often necessary to reset the display to zero (e.g. to tare an accessory). Press the
green 0
key. The display then shows 0.
3.3.2.
Change the unit of measurement
You can choose from the following units: N, kg, lb and daN. To change the unit display, press the
U
key. Each successive press will select the next unit until you return to the starting unit. The Centor
First II will automatically convert the display and capacity to the new chosen unit and display the
corresponding unit symbol.
Indicates the direction of the
measurement (tension or
compression). Force measured
in instantaneous
Maximum traction from the
tare
Maximum compression from
tare