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4.0 F
UNCTION
M
ODES
To access and modify the function modes, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure that the gauge is powered off
2. Press and hold the
ZERO
key.
3. While continuing to press and hold the
ZERO
key, Press and release the
POWER
key.
4. Release
ZERO
after the display
shows “
f01
.”
5. Press
UNIT
to to change the setting
within the function selected.
OR
6. Press
PEAK
to save the current setting and move to the next Function Mode
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To scroll through the Function Modes, press the
PEAK
key repeatedly. The modes will appear in the order shown in the chart below.
OR
7. Press
ZERO
to save and exit the Function Modes.
MEM
MEM
Setting Unit
Options Default
Measurement Polarity
f01
-0.001 (minus), 0001 (plus)
0001
Display Update Time
f02
1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, (times/second)
3
Auto Power Off
f03
10 (10 minutes) oFF (always on)
10
RS232C Baud Rate
f04
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps
2400
Response Time
f05
3, 20, 150 (msec)
3
Output Type
f06
ovEr, Hi-Lo
ovEr
4.1
Measurement Polarity (f01)
This function allows you to change whether compression is shown as a
positive or negative force. once the compression display has been changed,
the tension display will then read as the opposite of compression.
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12.0 E
XTERNAL
D
ATA
P
ORT
12.1 Pin Assignment
12.2 RS-232C Output
The RS-232C data connection allows control from external devices and data
transfers.
Interface
Baud rate*
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps
Length of data bit
8 bit
Parity bit
None
Length of stop bit
1 bit
Flow control
None
*The baud rate is selectable through setting f04 (see section 4.4). The
default factory setting is 2400 bps. consult your equipment manual or
manufacturer for the correct baud rate. ASCII code, alpha numerics and car-
riage returns are used for RS-232C data transfer
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
