Gripping Force Tester GFT
®
-X 270
Rev. 1.8/1.5
12/2012
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11
Measured data display / storage on PC
The GFT
®
-X is supplemented by the capable software module
ChuckExplorer
. This program
permits transfer of the data displayed and stored on the Handheld Unit to a PC / laptop. A USB
Connecting cable is included in the delivery package.
The gripping force and the corresponding number of revolutions can be graphically represented,
printed and stored on the PC. It is also possible to convert the measuring data into an Excel
spreadsheet and to store the graphical representation as bitmap. These data can then be used
for further processing in any program. This module represents an invaluable tool for
documentation, in particular with regard to a consistent quality management.
11.1 Installing
ChuckExplorer
To operate the
ChuckExplorer
there is no need of detailed computer knowledge. The program
could be installed and runs under standard hardware. The function implemented are tested
under Windows XP and Windows 7.
To install the software please follow the instruction below:
Switch on the computer and start Windows
Insert
Chuck Explorer
disk in the CD-ROM drive
The setup program starts automatically. If it doesn't you can also start the setup manually:
Open the file manager / explorer
Start the "AutoRun.exe " program on the
ChuckExplorer
CD-ROM
First install USB-driver, then
ChuckExplorer
.
ChuckExplorer
is now ready to be installed, the installation path can be freely chosen.
At the end of this process, a message confirms the successful installation and the program can
be started immediately.