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431-221-05-L00

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Summary of Contents for BFG 10

Page 1: ...Published on Mecmesin Support https help mecmesin com Home Basic Force Gauge BFG Operating Manual Support Product BFG Revision ID 85 Manual 431 221 05 L00 1 ...

Page 2: ...tting of alkaline batteries Battery safety information Using the Gauge Fitting accessories Mounting to a test stand Powering up Display of Tension Compression Zeroing the Gauge Changing the unit of measurement Max Peak Readings Max Tension Max Compression Normal mode Data Output Remote key press from PC Factory Defaults Optional Settings through Dual Function keys Auto off Loadcell Diagnostic test...

Page 3: ... give many years of accurate and reliable service The Mecmesin BFG is a member of a series of highly versatile display units By using the latest integrated circuit technology it has been possible to produce an instrument which can be used to measure tensile and compressive forces accurately whilst being simple to use by the operator 3 ...

Page 4: ...ore Use Upon receiving the unit please check that no physical damage has occurred to the packaging material plastic case or the instrument itself If any damage is evident please notify Mecmesin immediately 4 ...

Page 5: ...ce peak hold zero and changing of displayed units can all be done by pressing a single dedicated key on the front panel For less frequently used features a number of hot keys are provided whereby the operator simply presses and holds 2 keys to enable a gauge option 5 ...

Page 6: ...or 14 16 hours Only use the adaptor charger supplied A fully charged battery pack will provide in excess of 50 hours constant use between charges Low battery symbol If the low battery symbol appears on the display the accuracy of the loadcell reading may be compromised and the gauge will power down after a short period of time Mains operation The BFG can also be powered directly from the mains Thi...

Page 7: ...ension rod Mounting to a test stand On the rear of the gauge there are two M5 threaded holes which can be used for mounting the gauge to a Mecmesin test stand Each Mecmesin 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 ...

Page 8: ...utine Once it is properly mounted and zeroed the reading will be stable If a force is applied perpendicularly via the extension rod to the loadcell the reading on the display will register the applied force Should the instrument have sustained a catastrophic overload the symbol OL will be permanently displayed and the instrument must be returned to Mecmesin or an approved Mecmesin distributor for ...

Page 9: ...4 2 4 key Display of Tension Compression Tensile forces are displayed on the BFG and recognised by the symbol See Fig 2 Compressive forces are displayed on the BFG and recognised by the symbol 9 ...

Page 10: ...measurement You can choose from the following units of measurement depending on the capacity of your gauge millinewtons kilonewtons newtons gram force kilogram force ounce force or pound force To change the display units press and release theUNITS key Each successive key press will select the next available units until the gauge returns to its original setting The BFG automatically converts readin...

Page 11: ...ension Press the MAX key and the display will show the maximum tensile force identified by the symbol Max Compression Press the MAX key again and the display will show the maximum compressive force identified by the 11 ...

Page 12: ...4 2 10 symbol Normal mode Press the MAX key again and the display will show the current load applied to the loadcell in either direction maintaining a running display 12 ...

Page 13: ...9600 Baud 8 data bits 1 start bit 1 stop bit and no parity When the continuous data stream option is selected the gauge defaults to a BAUD rate of 57 600 A full range of data cables are available to connect your gauge to peripheral devices see page 12 Remote key press from PC Hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard and pressing the following keys or sending their equivalent ASCII code as shown in b...

Page 14: ...ur supplier to arrange a recalibration of your BFG If the offset is greater than 10 it is advisable to contact your supplier to arrange investigation and repair These values are given as an indicator only the need for calibration repair may vary according to the individual characteristics of the loadcell Note The offset readings are for indication only and act as guidance and do not give an accura...

Page 15: ...EF Calibration default Invalid calibration data please notify Mecmesin or an authorised representative for calibration E dEF Eeprom error Memory read error Err 81 Error code 1 Processor reset error If a memory read error or processor reset error is displayed please contact Mecmesin or an authorised representative to arrange for the BFG to be repaired Dimensions in Millimetres Front View Side View ...

Page 16: ...Rear View 16 ...

Page 17: ...00 200 x 0 05 20 000 x 5 20 x 0 005 720 x 0 2 44 x 0 01 BFG 500 500 x 0 1 50 000 x 10 50 x 0 01 1 800 x 0 5 110 x 0 02 BFG 1000 1 000 x 0 2 1 x 0 0002 100 x 0 02 3 500 x 1 220 x 0 05 BFG 2500 2 500 x 0 5 2 5 x 0 0005 250 x 0 05 9 000 x 2 550 x 0 1 Accuracy 0 25 of full scale Calibration temperature 20 C 2 C Operating temperature 10 C 35 C Temperature shift at zero load 0 09 of full scale C Output ...

Page 18: ... published in English language Mecmesin Ltd 2019 Patrick Collins Technical Director Mecmesin Contact us 44 0 1403 799979 info mecmesin com Newton House Spring Copse Business Park Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0SZ United Kingdom Mecmesin Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales company number 01302639 A PPT Holdings Company 18 ...

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