Omega DFG-RS3, User Manual

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Model DFG-RS3 Digital Force/Torque Indicator User’s Guide
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Apply a weight equal to the full scale of the instrument, then press ENTER .
8. After displaying “Please wait…” the display appears as follows:
Remove the load applied in Step 8, leave the fixtures in place, then press ZERO .
9. The display appears as follows:
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 sensor 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.
10. After all the compression calibration points have been completed, the display appears as follows:
Press ENTER .
11. At the completion of the tension calibration, the display appears as follows:
CALIBRATION
COMPRESSION
Gain adjust
Apply full scale load
10.000 lbF +/-20%,
then press ENTER.
CALIBRATION
COMPRESSION
Ensure no load,
then press ZERO.
CALIBRATION
COMPRESSION COMPLETE
Reverse direction
for tension.
Attach necessary
weight fixtures,
then press ENTER.
CALIBRATION
COMPRESSION
Apply load
1 OF 5
Enter load:
2.000 lbF
Press ENTER.