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Basic Force Gauge User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... 3
Specifications ................................................................................................. 4
Capacity and Divisions ........................................................................... 4
Accuracy ................................................................................................. 4
Output ..................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .................................................................................................... 5
BFG Power Supply ................................................................................. 5
Operation ....................................................................................................... 6
Fitting Accessories ................................................................................. 6
Mounting to a test stand ......................................................................... 6
Powering up ............................................................................................ 6
Display of Tension/Compression ............................................................ 7
Zeroing the Gauge ................................................................................. 8
Changing the unit of measurement ........................................................ 8
Max (Peak) Readings ............................................................................. 8
“Max” mode ..................................................................................... 8
Dual Max ......................................................................................... 9
Max Tension .................................................................................... 9
Max Compression ........................................................................... 9
“Normal” mode ................................................................................ 9
Data Output ................................................................................... 10
Optional Settings .................................................................................. 10
Backlit Display ............................................................................... 10
Auto-off .......................................................................................... 10
Invert Display Text ......................................................................... 11
Load cell Diagnostic test ............................................................... 11
Appendix A ................................................................................................... 13
