DFG35 Digital Force Gauges
User’s Guide
3
1 OVERVIEW
1.1 List of included items
Qty.
Part No.
Description
DFG35-0.12 –
DFG35-20
DFG35-50 –
DFG35-100
DFG35-200 –
DFG35-500
1
12-1049 12-1049 12-1049 Carrying Case
1
08-1022 08-1022 08-1022 AC adapter body with US, EU, or UK prong
1
08-1026 08-1026 08-1026 Battery (inside the gauge)
1
G1024 G1024 G1031 Extension
rod
1
G1026 G1026 G1033 Cone
1
G1025 G1025 G1032 Chisel
1
G1027 G1027 G1034 V-groove
1
G1029 G1029 G1036 Flat
1
G1028 G1038 G1035 Hook
1 N/A G1039
G1037
Coupling
1
-
Certificate of calibration
1 09-1165
USB
cable
1 -
Resource
CD
(USB driver, user’s guide)
1.2 Safety / Proper Usage
Caution!
Note the force gauge’s capacity before use and ensure that the capacity is not exceeded.
Producing a force greater than 150% of the gauge’s capacity can damage the internal load cell. An
overload can occur whether the gauge is powered on or off.
Typical materials able to be tested include many manufactured items, such as springs, electronic
components, fasteners, caps, films, mechanical assemblies, and many others. Items that should not be
used with the gauge include potentially flammable substances or products, items that can shatter in an
unsafe manner, and any other components that can present an exceedingly hazardous situation when
acted upon by a force.
The following safety checks and procedures should be performed before and during operation:
1. Never operate the gauge if there is any visible damage to the AC adapter or the gauge itself.
2. Ensure that the gauge is kept away from water or any other electrically conductive liquids at all
times.
3. The gauge should be serviced by a trained technician only. AC power must be disconnected and
the gauge must be powered off before the housing is opened.
4. Always consider the characteristics of the sample being tested before initiating a test. A risk
assessment should be carried out beforehand to ensure that all safety measures have been
addressed and implemented.
5. Wear eye and face protection when testing, especially when testing brittle samples that have the
potential to shatter under force. Be aware of the dangers posed by potential energy that can
accumulate in the sample during testing. Extra bodily protection should be worn if a destructive
failure of a test sample is possible.