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Model DFG-RS5 Digital Force / Torque Indicator    

User’s Guide 

 
 

 

 

 

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External Trigger 

 

ETH   

Enable high level-triggered External trigger mode 

 

ETL   

Enable low level-triggered External trigger mode 

 

ETHL 

Enable reading captured on a high to low transition 

 

ETLH 

Enable reading captured on a low to high transition  

 

ETD   

Disable External trigger mode 

 
 

Input / Output Bits 

 

Sn 

 

Set output bit (open drain, pull to ground). n=0,1,2 

 

Cn 

 

Clear output bit. n=0,1,2 

 

Rn 

 

Read current status of output bit or level of input pin. n=0,1,2,3 

 

 

 Personality 

 

RN   

Read product name  

 RM 

 

Read 

model 

number 

 

RV   

Read firmware version number 

 

RS   

Read serial number 

 

 

 Other 

Commands 

 

AOFFn 

Auto-shutoff. n=0-30 minutes. 0=auto shutoff disabled  

 

SAVE 

Save current settings in nonvolatile memory 

 

LIST   

List current settings and status 

 
Following is an example LIST output: 
V1.00;LBF;CUR;FLTC8;FLTP1;AOUT00;AOFF5;FULL;IPOL0;OPOL0;MIT;POL;B0 
All fields are separated by “;”. The first field shows the firmware 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 set them.  
 
Any detected errors are reported back by means of the following error codes: 
 
 *10 

Illegal 

command 

 *11 

Not 

applicable 

 *21 

Invalid 

specifier 

 

*22  Value too large   

 
 

10   CALIBRATION  

 

10.1 Initial Physical Setup 

The sensor should be mounted vertically to a test stand or fixture rugged enough to withstand a load 
equal to the full capacity of the sensor. Certified deadweights, torque arms/wheels, and/or master load 
cells should be used, along with appropriate mounting brackets and fixtures. Caution should be taken 
while handling such equipment.  

 
10.2 Calibration Procedure 

In the interests of simplicity and brevity, the following instructions use force terminology only. Such 
wording is displayed only when a force sensor is being calibrated. When a torque sensor is being 
calibrated, the terms 

COMPRESSION

 and 

TENSION

 are replaced by 

CLOCKWISE

 and 

COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE

, respectively.  

 

1. Select 

Calibration

 from the menu. The display appears as follows: 

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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