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Model DFG-RS3 Digital Force/Torque Indicator 

 

User’s Guide 

 
 

 

 

 

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Further instructions for configuring and using the indicator’s outputs are provided in the 

Communications 

and Outputs

 section. 

 
 

4   HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS 

 

4.1 Home Screen 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

No. Name 

Description 

1 Measurement 

direction 
indicator 

 

– indicates compression direction (for force sensors) 

 

– indicates tension direction (for force sensors) 

 

– indicates clockwise direction (for torque sensors) 

 

– indicates counter-clockwise direction (for torque sensors) 

These indicators are used throughout the display and menu.   

2 Peaks 

The maximum measured compression/tension or clockwise/counter-clockwise 
readings. These readings are reset by pressing 

ZERO

 or by powering the 

indicator off and on. 

3 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 

bar 

Analog indicator to help identify when an overload condition is imminent. The 
bar increases either to the right or to the left from the midpoint of the graph. 
Increasing to the right indicates compression or clockwise load, increasing to 
the left indicates tension or counter-clockwise load. If set points are enabled, 
triangular markers are displayed for visual convenience. This indicator reflects 
the actual load, which may not correspond to the primary reading (depends 
on operating mode). The 

ZERO

 key does not reset the load bar. See 

Operating Modes

 section for details. 

5 Units 

The current measurement unit. Abbreviations are as follows: 

Force units: 

       lbF – Pound-force 
       ozF – Ounce-force  
       kgF – Kilogram-force 

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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