GTX-Plus Series User’s Manual REV 3.0 01/03/2013
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After the self test, providing no load has been applied to the
instrument, the display will show all zeroes. This is because the gauge
rezeroes itself during the self-test routine.
If a force is applied via the load cell probe (hole at bottom of GTX
Plus), the reading on display will register the applied force.
Forces may not show zero if it is moved during the self test routine.
Once it is properly mounted and zeroed the reading will be stable.
*Do not overload the load sensor. This will cause irreparable
damage. Forces greater than 120% of full-scale will produce an audible
beep and OL symbol will blink on the display until load is release and
RESET key is pressed.
To power down the gauge press the ON/OFF key.
All the current settings are saved when the gauge is turned off and the
gauge will function in the same mode when powered up again.
Basic Functions
Tensile forces are displayed on the GTX Plus and recognized by
the symbol Compressive forces are displayed on the GTX Plus and
recognized by the symbol
Display of Tension/Compression
Tension
symbol
Load indicator
bar of tension
Compression
Load indicator
Symbol
bar of
compression
Figure 2 Tension and compression displays
A load indicator bar alerts the operator to how much load has been
applied to the load sensor.
