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Model DFG-RS5 Digital Force / Torque Indicator    

User’s Guide 

 
 

 

 

 

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Press 

ENTER

 to delete the value. To exit 

Delete

 mode, press 

DELETE

 again. Any number of readings 

may be individually deleted, however, all readings may also be cleared simultaneously. Refer to the 

Clear 

All Data

 section for details.  

 

8.2 Statistics 

Statistical calculations are performed for the saved values. Calculations include number of readings, 
minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation.  
 

8.3 Output Data 

Press 

ENTER

 to output data to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING DATA…”, then 

“DATA SENT”. If there was a problem with communication, the display will show, “DATA NOT SENT”. 
Saved data can be downloaded by some Omega data collection programs. Refer to their respective 
user’s guides for details. 
 

8.4 Output Statistics 

Press 

ENTER

 to output statistics to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING STATS…”, then 

“STATS SENT”. If there was a problem with communication, the display will show, “STATS NOT SENT”.  
 

8.5 Output Data & Stats

 

Press 

ENTER

 to output data and statistics to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING 

DATA”, then “SENDING STATS…”, then “DATA SENT”, then “STATS SENT”. If there was a problem with 
communication, the display will show, “DATA NOT SENT” and/or “STATS NOT SENT”.  
 

8.6 Clear All Data

 

Press 

ENTER

 to clear all data from the memory. A prompt will be shown, “CLEAR ALL DATA?”. Select 

Yes

 to clear all the data, or 

No

 to return to the sub-menu. 

 

Shortcut for clearing all data:

 In the main menu, highlight 

Memory

 and press 

DELETE

. The same 

prompt will be shown as above. 

 
For output of data and/or statistics, RS-232 or USB output must be enabled. Data formatting is 
<CR><LF> following each value. Units can be either included or excluded. Output of data via the Mitutoyo 
output is possible, however, output of statistics is not. Refer to the 

Communications

 section for details.   

 

Note:

 Data is not retained while the gauge is powered off. However, the gauge protects against 

accidental or automatic power-off. If manually powering the instrument off, or if the inactivity time limit for 
the 

Automatic Shutoff

 function has been reached, the following warning message appears: 

 

 

 
If no option is selected, this screen will be displayed indefinitely, or until battery power has been depleted. 
 
 

*** WARNING *** 

DATA IN MEMORY 

WILL BE LOST 

 

CANCEL

 

POWER OFF 

Summary of Contents for DFG-RS5

Page 1: ...Model DFG RS5 Digital Force Torque Indicator...

Page 2: ...Model DFG RS5 Digital Force Torque Indicator User s Guide 1...

Page 3: ...Guide 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...

Page 4: ...icator 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 capaci...

Page 5: ...oper Usage Read through the following safety instructions thoroughly before using the DFG RS5 with a sensor 1 Note the sensor s capacity before use and ensure that the capacity is not exceeded Produci...

Page 6: ...or to a test stand work bench or other piece of equipment 2 POWER The DFG RS5 is powered either by an 8 4V NiMH rechargeable battery or by an AC adapter Since these batteries are subject to self disch...

Page 7: ...lace 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 below P...

Page 8: ...ion for detailed hole information and locations 3 4 Installing the USB driver If communicating via USB install the USB driver provided on the Resource CD Caution Install the USB driver before physical...

Page 9: ...f 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 increa...

Page 10: ...The number of stored data points in memory up to 1 000 Displayed only if Memory Storage is enabled for the DATA key 8 Battery AC adapter indicator Either the AC adapter icon or battery power icon will...

Page 11: ...and DOWN keys to scroll through the items The current selection is denoted with clear text over a dark background Press ENTER to select a menu item then use UP and DOWN again to scroll through the su...

Page 12: ...at its lowest value for best performance and the displayed reading filter at its highest value for best stability 6 SET POINTS 6 1 General Information Set points are useful for tolerance checking pass...

Page 13: ...HIGH the displayed value is between the limits GO the displayed value is less than the lower load limit NO GO LOW Note Set point indicators and outputs reference the displayed reading not necessarily...

Page 14: ...rce torque sensors respectively Same as above but for tension counter clockwise readings 7 4 Average Mode AVG Average mode is used to obtain an average load reading over a specified period of time App...

Page 15: ...signal or a normally closed contact low to high transition Before the parameters of External Trigger Mode can be configured it must be enabled To do so enter the main menu select External Trigger scr...

Page 16: ...played reading The record number will increment each time DATA is pressed If DATA is pressed when memory is full the message MEMORY FULL will be flashed at the bottom of the display and a double audio...

Page 17: ...external device The display will show SENDING DATA then SENDING STATS then DATA SENT then STATS SENT If there was a problem with communication the display will show DATA NOT SENT and or STATS NOT SEN...

Page 18: ...to transmit individual data points or to commence an automatic output sequence see Automatic Output sub section for details Single point or continuous data may also be requested via ASCII commands fr...

Page 19: ...c output of data may be initiated by pressing DATA or by sending the appropriate ASCII command from an external device see Command Set sub section for details The icon will become animated signaling t...

Page 20: ...pend on several factors described in the table below Output functions always reference the primary reading on the display regardless of the current mode Pin No Description Input Output 1 Signal Ground...

Page 21: ...al device through the RS 232 or USB channel The following is a list of supported commands and their explanations All commands must be terminated with a Carriage Return character or with a Carriage Ret...

Page 22: ...set point value if both values are set to the same polarity USB RS 232 Communication FULL USB RS 232 transmission with units NUM USB RS 232 transmission without units only numeric values AOUTn Auto t...

Page 23: ...re version the last field shows the remaining battery power B0 full charge B3 minimum power All other fields show the status of settings and features using the same abbreviations as the commands to se...

Page 24: ...th capacity of 10 lbF should be calibrated at 2 4 6 8 and 10 lbF loads in each direction 2 To escape the Calibration menu at any time press ESCAPE The display appears as follows Selecting Cancel will...

Page 25: ...rs as follows 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 fixtur...

Page 26: ...a 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...

Page 27: ...ension signal calibration cannot continue Verify that the tension compression indicator on the home screen properly corresponds to the load direction and switch the signal leads if required The entere...

Page 28: ...onnected Then highlight Sensor Lock in the sub menu and press ENTER After configuration if a different sensor is connected the display appears as follows Connect the correct sensor then press ENTER to...

Page 29: ...12 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 loa...

Page 30: ...d 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 12 3 L...

Page 31: ...on the sensor series The default mode is Real Time regardless of sensor 12 6 Restore Default Settings Default factory settings can be restored by selecting Restore Defaults from the menu The settings...

Page 32: ...zFin kgFm kgFmm gFcm Nm Ncm Nmm depending on sensor Outputs USB RS 232 Fully configurable up to 115 200 baud Includes Gauge Control Language 2 for full computer control Mitutoyo Digimatic Serial BCD s...

Page 33: ...ging Time sec 5 0 External Trigger Disabled DATA Key Functions RS 232 USB Output Enabled Mitutoyo Output Disabled Memory Storage Enabled Backlight Auto Minutes 1 Serial USB RS 232 Output Selected Enab...

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