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Model DFG-RS3 Digital Force/Torque Indicator 

 

User’s Guide 

 
 

 

 

 

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The entered calibration point is too close to the previous point.  
 

 

11   OTHER SETTINGS 

 

11.1 Automatic Shutoff 

The indicator may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity while on battery 
power. Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or load changes of 100 counts or less. To 
access these settings, select 

Automatic Shutoff

 from the menu. The display appears as follows: 

 

  

Select 

Disabled

 to disable automatic shutoff. Select 

Enabled

 to enable it. The length of time of inactivity 

is programmed in minutes via the 

Set Minutes

 parameter. Available settings: 5-30, in 5 minute 

increments. 
 

Note:

 If the AC adapter is plugged in, the indicator will ignore these settings and remain powered on until 

the 

POWER

 key is pressed. 

 

11.2 Backlight 

There are several available initial settings (applicable upon powering on the indicator). To access these 
settings, select 

Backlight

 from the menu. The display appears as follows: 

 

 

 

Selection Description 

Off 

Backlight to be off upon powering on the indicator. 

On 

Backlight to be on upon powering on the indicator. 

Auto 

Backlight to be on upon powering indicator, but will shut off after a period of inactivity 
(as defined in the 

Automatic Shutoff

 sub-section). The backlight will turn on again 

when activity resumes. The length of time of inactivity is programmed in minutes via the 

Set Minutes

 parameter. Available settings: 

1-10

, in 1 minute increments. 

 
Note:

 If the AC adapter is plugged in, the indicator will ignore these settings and keep the backlight on. 

Selecting the 

On

 or 

Off

 setting in the 

Backlight

 menu will manually turn the backlight on or off.

 

CALIBRATION 

TENSION 

 

Load too close 

to previous. 

Please try again. 

BACKLIGHT 

 

          Off 
          On 
       *  

Auto  

          Set Minutes 
 

     1 

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF 

 

    *  

Disabled  

       Enabled 
       Set Minutes 
 

   5 

Summary of Contents for DFG-RS3

Page 1: ...Model DFG RS3 Digital Force Torque Indicator...

Page 2: ...Model DFG RS3 Digital Force Torque Indicator User s Guide 1...

Page 3: ...provides setup safety and operation instructions Dimensions and specifications are also provided For additional information or answers to your questions please do not hesitate to contact us Our techn...

Page 4: ...indicator and connected to another without the need for re calibration or re configuration All such data is saved within a PCB located inside the smart connector The model number serial number and ca...

Page 5: ...connected to a DFG RS3 indicator Resolution information is shown in the sensors user s guide 1 4 Safety Proper Usage Read through the following safety instructions thoroughly before using the DFG RS3...

Page 6: ...f suitably rugged materials and components Similar precautions should be taken when mounting the sensor to a test stand work bench or other piece of equipment 2 POWER The DFG RS3 is powered either by...

Page 7: ...into place with a click Fig 3 1 Appropriate orientation of the connector To release the connector press both buttons on either side of the indicator housing to release the sensor as shown in Fig 3 2 b...

Page 8: ...Primary reading The current displayed load reading See Operating Modes section for details If a sensor is not plugged in this value will be replaced by a message as follows SENSOR NOT CONNECTED 4 Load...

Page 9: ...upper load limit the displayed value is between the load limits the displayed value is less than the lower load limit 9 Set points The programmed load limit values Typically used for pass fail type te...

Page 10: ...e As described above the Plug TestTM smart connector retains all configuration and calibration data for the sensor which includes menu settings As such a sensor must be connected in order for menu cha...

Page 11: ...corner of the display will be blank When set points are enabled the following indicators are shown to the left of the primary reading the displayed value is greater than the upper load limit NO GO HIG...

Page 12: ...selected 9 COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTPUTS Communication with the DFG RS3 is achieved through the micro USB port located along the left side of the housing as shown in the illustration in the Power section...

Page 13: ...ssion clockwise values have positive polarity tension counter clockwise values have negative polarity Numeric Only Output format includes the value only Polarity same as above Invert Polarity Compress...

Page 14: ...nsor can be calibrated at up to 10 points in each direction Enter the number of calibration points for each direction compression and tension or clockwise and counter clockwise At least one point must...

Page 15: ...quired Do not yet attach any weights or apply any calibration loads Press ENTER 6 The display appears as follows Optionally exercise the sensor several times at full scale if possible then press ENTER...

Page 16: ...F 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 o...

Page 17: ...pter ensure that the output signal leads SG and SG have been installed into the appropriate terminal blocks Some sensor manufacturers consider SG to be a compression value while others consider it to...

Page 18: ...sed 11 2 Backlight There are several available initial settings applicable upon powering on the indicator To access these settings select Backlight from the menu The display appears as follows Selecti...

Page 19: ...functions for which audible tones will apply select Tones from the menu The screen appears as follows 11 5 Initial Mode This section is used to configure the initial mode upon powering on the indicat...

Page 20: ...nformation Welcome Screen The following screen is displayed at power up and can be accessed at any time by selecting Information from the menu RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS No Yes Digital Indicator Model D...

Page 21: ...0 of full scale display shows OVER at 110 and above Weight 0 7 lb 0 3 kg Included accessories Carrying case AC adapter battery USB cable resource CD USB driver and user s guide certificate of conforma...

Page 22: ...Model DFG RS3 Digital Force Torque Indicator User s Guide 21 12 3 Dimensions IN MM...

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Page 24: ...Model DFG RS3 Digital Force Torque Indicator User s Guide 23 M 5250 1017...

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