DFG35 Digital Force Gauges
User’s Guide
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Use the
UP
and
DOWN
keys to adjust the load value as required. The load values default to even
increments, as indicated by the previously entered number of data points (even increments are
recommended for best results). For example, if a 50 lbF capacity gauge is calibrated, and 5 data
points were selected, the load values will default to 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 lb. Apply the
calibration load. Then press
ENTER
.
Repeat the above step for the number of data points selected.
11. After all the compression calibration points have been completed, the display will appear as
follows:
Press
ENTER
.
12. The display will appear as follows:
Reverse the orientation of the load cell shaft by rotating the gauge 180 degrees. Press
DIRECTION
to invert the display. Then attach weight fixtures. The following screens will step
through the same procedure as with the compression direction. Proceed in the same manner.
13. At the completion of the tension calibration, the display will appear as follows:
To save the calibration information, select “SAVE & EXIT”. To exit without saving the data select
“EXIT W/O SAVING”.
14. Any errors are reported by the following screens:
CALIBRATION
To invert the
display, press the
DIRECTION button,
then press ENTER
CALIBRATION
COMPLETE
Save & exit
Exit w/o saving
CALIBRATION
COMPRESSION COMPLETE
Reverse direction
for tension.
Attach necessary
weight fixtures,
then press ENTER.