DFG35 Digital Force Gauges
User’s Guide
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operator and others in the vicinity. If using a grip or fixture from a supplier other than Omega, ensure that
it is constructed of suitably rugged materials and components.
Do not use jam nuts or tools to tighten grips or attachments onto the shaft.
Finger-tighten only
. Anti-
rotation mounting adapters are available.
3.2 Installing the USB driver
If communicating via USB, install the USB driver provided on the Resource CD. Installation instructions
may also be found on the CD or may be downloaded from
www.mark-10.com
.
Caution!
Install the USB driver before physically connecting the gauge to a PC with the USB cable.
Further instructions for configuring and using the gauge’s outputs are provided in the
Communications
and Outputs
section.
4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS
4.1 Home Screen
No. Name
Description
1 Tension
/
compression
indicator
- indicates a compression (push) direction
- indicates a tension (pull) direction
These indicators are used throughout the display and menu.
2 Peaks
The maximum measured compression and tension readings. These readings
are reset by pressing
ZERO
or by powering the gauge off and on.
3 Primary
reading
The current displayed force reading. See
Operating Modes
section for
details.
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