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Model DFG-RS3 Digital Force/Torque Indicator 

 

User’s Guide 

 
 

 

 

 

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11.3 LCD Contrast 

The contrast of the display may be adjusted. Select 

LCD Contrast

 from the menu. The screen appears 

as follows: 
 

 

 
Press 

ENTER

 to modify the contrast. Select a value from 0 to 25, 25 producing the most contrast.  

 

11.4 Tones 

Audible tones can be enabled for all key presses and alerts, such as overload, set point value reached, 
etc. The Set Point alert can be configured to be either a momentary tone or a continuous tone (until the 
load is restored to a value between the set points). To configure the 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 indicator. To access this 
parameter, select 

Initial Mode

 from the menu. The screen will display the available modes, which is 

determined by whether a force or torque sensor is connected. An example is as follows: 
 

 

The default value is Real Time. 
 

11.6 Restore Default Settings 

Default factory settings can be restored by selecting 

Restore Defaults

 from the menu. The settings may 

be found in the 

Specifications

 section. The screen appears as follows: 

 

INITIAL MODE 

 

   *  

Real Time 

      Peak Compression 
      Peak Tension  

TONES 

 

     

Keys

 

  * Alerts 
        Set Points 
            * Momentary 
              Continuous 

LCD CONTRAST 

 

Set Contrast 

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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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