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5
Operation
5.1
Measurement
Edition with internal sensor:
After making the settings, you can start a
measurement. To do so, you first need to
attach the suitable adaptor. If required, you can
also use the extension rod. Do not apply too
much force when attaching the adaptor and /
or the extension rod to avoid damage to the
sensor.
Edition with external sensor:
Connect the sensor to the force gauge.
Then attach the suitable adaptor to the sensor
without applying too much force as this can
damage the sensor.
Switch on the device by pressing the On / Off key. You are now in the measurement window. Start
by checking the battery level in the upper right corner. If the battery level is low, charge the device
using the mains adaptor that comes with the device. For charging, it does not matter if the device is
switched on or off. It is possible to make measurements during charging. When the device is fully
charged, a notification will appear on the display. You should then disconnect the device from the
power supply immediately.
You can now set the parameters. Press “OK” when you are in measurement mode to enter the
settings window. Set the unit, the force area, zero tracking, the sampling speed, fracture alarm, the
upper and lower limit alarm, the Peak Hold function, the capture trigger as well as the capture length
(duration). Press the Back key to return to measurement mode.
To start your measurement, attach the device to a suitable test stand. Press the Zero key and the
Arrow Right key. You can now take a direct measurement or capture a curve. If you make a direct
measurement, the force will be measured in real time, as well as the peak values and further
parameters. These will not be saved. The previously measured values will be lost when a new
measurement is taken. If you want to capture a curve, enter capture mode by pressing the “Arrow
Left” key when you are in measurement mode. The measurement will start automatically as soon
as the trigger condition is met. The measurement ends if you press “OK“ or when the set capture
duration has been reached. The measurement will return peak values, measurement curves and
further parameters.
These will be saved. Only one curve with the associated values can be saved. You can retrieve the
saved data by pressing the “Query“ button. The curve will be deleted when the force gauge is re-
started or when a new measurement is taken. A maximum of 100 reports can be saved if no curve
is saved. These can also be retrieved by pressing the
“Query“ button.
Press the Back key to get back to the measurement window. To switch off the device, press the
On/Off key. Remove the sensor if you have a device with an external sensor and clean the force
gauge. It is recommended to store the device in its original carrying case.
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