GTX-Plus Series User’s Manual REV 3.0 01/03/2013
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Peak Tension
symbol
Figure 3b Peak Tension
Peak-Compression mode Press MODES key until
appeared on the display. The display will show the maximum
compressive force. See Figure 3c
Peak Compression
symbol
Figure 3c Peak Compression
Dual-Peak mode Press MODES key until
appeared on
the display. The display will show the highest tensile force and the
highest compressive force. The current load being applied to the load
sensor is also displayed. See Figure 3d
Peak tension
reading
Dual symbol
Peak compression
reading
Load currently
applied to load
sensor
Figure 3d Dual Peak
Resetting the gauge Press RESET key to clear both maximum
registers and prepare for detecting the next maximum readings.
Backlit Display When you press any key or applied forces to load
sensor greater then 0.5 % of full scale the backlight will go on for 6
seconds.
