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Basic Force Gauge User’s Manual
Operation
Fitting
Accessories
Mounting to a
test stand
Powering up
Affix either the short extension rod (30mm long) or the
long extension rod (130mm long) to the load cell
probe in the hole at the bottom of the gauge by
tightening it gently with the fingers.
Your chosen grip or accessory may now be connected
to the extension rod.
When fitting a grip ensure that it is screwed finger-
tight only. Excessive torque can damage the load
cell.
On the rear of the gauge there are two M5 threaded
holes, which can be used for mounting the gauge to a
Quantrol test stand.
Each Quantrol test stand is supplied with a dedicated
‘dovetailed mounting bracket’ and screws for this
purpose.
If you wish to mount the gauge to another type of
stand, ensure that the screws used are threaded into
the gauge to a maximum depth of .21 inch (5.5mm).
The final thread is peaned but if screws are fitted
beyond this depth, damage to the load cell will occur.
As shown in Figure 1 the control panel has 6 keys.
Figure 1
BFG keys
