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Instruction Manual 

– FB and FC Series Force Gauges  

Tips and Attachments 

(Included only with high resolution and high precision models FB/C5 to FB/C500)

 

 

 

 

Attachment Name

 

Application

 

A 

Flathead

 

Surface pressure force

 

B 

Cone Point

 

Point pressure force

 

C 

V-Groove

 

Pressure force on an axis or edge

 

D 

Chisel Point

 

Edge pressure force

 

E 

Hook

 

Pull force or hanging an object

 

F 

Shaft Extension 

Extension to tips and attachments 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TORBAL FB Precision Series

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual TORBAL FORCE GAUGES FB Precision FC Precision PRO Series...

Page 2: ...Compression and Tension 37 Chapter 12 Configuration 38 12 1 Printout 39 12 2 Gauge Change FC Models Only 40 12 3 Interface USB RS232 wireless 41 12 4 LCD Settings 42 12 5 Time Date 43 12 6 Keypad Disa...

Page 3: ...Only 63 Chapter 18 Input Output Port Configuration FC Models Only 67 Chapter 19 Common Errors and Troubleshooting 68 Chapter 20 Maintenance 69 Chapter 21 Accessories 70 Chapter 22 Replacement Parts 71...

Page 4: ...use the force gauge if there is an object or material wedged between the measuring rod and frame DO NOT pass or handle liquids near the force gauge to prevent spillage and liquid damage Always align t...

Page 5: ...force gauge in hazardous areas or under dangerous conditions Do not use the force gauge in locations subject to high humidity or dust Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this m...

Page 6: ...ments not supplied with the force gauge must sustain loads of at least 150 of force gauge capacity Any bolt or nut must be precisely matched to the diameter of the swivel bearing joint with tolerance...

Page 7: ...x8mm Dimensions 8 46 x 3 93 x 1 57 215mm x 100mm x 40mm Unit Weight 1 2lb 560g FB1k FB50k Model FB1k FB2k FB5k FB10k FB20k FB50k Capacity 200lbf 100kgf 1kN 400lbf 200kgf 2kN 1 000lbf 500kgf 5kN 2 000l...

Page 8: ...ft Size 0 43 11mm thread M6x8mm Dimensions 8 46 x 3 93 x 1 57 215mm x 100mm x 40mm Unit Weight 1 2lb 560g FC1k FC50k Model FC1k FC2k FC5k FC10k FC20k FC50k Capacity 200lbf 100kgf 1kN 400lbf 200kgf 2kN...

Page 9: ...BT Wireless USB B Type RS232 microSD SDHC Class 4 Input Output Port YES THR Operating Temperature 14 F to 104 F 10 to 40 C Humidity Up to 80 Max Measuring Units kN kgF lbF ozF lb oz kg Rechargeable B...

Page 10: ...t M6 display display keypad keypad battery pack battery pack mounting screw holes M4 mounting screw holes M4 card install tool card install tool battery pack door battery pack door hand grip hand grip...

Page 11: ...nd high precision models FB C5 to FB C500 Attachment Name Application A Flathead Surface pressure force B Cone Point Point pressure force C V Groove Pressure force on an axis or edge D Chisel Point Ed...

Page 12: ...and confirm commands Display Indicator Description OFF Power Off The force gauge is turned OFF and in standby mode AUT Auto Zero Setting Auto zeroing enabled and the force gauge maintains a center of...

Page 13: ...allows to set a custom cut off point that is suitable to the application This feature helps to avoid exceeding the maximum capacity of the force by providing visual feedback while taking measurements...

Page 14: ...ignature line and a series of customizable notes External Input Output and Input Modes FC Models only Menu Configuration External Input The threshold output mode enables the Output port by sending vol...

Page 15: ...measure the force of the object to be tested 3 Slowly screw the tip onto the measuring shaft at the top of the force gauge 4 High capacity force gauges with an external load cells require the use of s...

Page 16: ...into the 12V socket at the bottom of the unit Once the AC adapter is connected to the force gauge plug the other end into a wall socket 6 To assure optimum precision and stability of the measurement t...

Page 17: ...uge is turned on it is ready to use 4 To select or change a mode press the Function key until a desired mode is highlighted Only enabled modes are available for selection Chapter 7 Taking Measurements...

Page 18: ...the device firmly Push the force gauge forward with the attached tip pressing into the object Observe the measurements recorded as the force is applied 8 To measure the tension force pull of an object...

Page 19: ...conduct a statistical analysis which is automatically displayed on the screen Use the arrow keys to select and view the chart and histogram To clear data and start new measurement select EXIT PEAK MO...

Page 20: ...ess the enter key To save data to a new file select set file name or chose a previously saved file to overwrite data CHOOSE FILE set file name DATA001 TXT DATA002 TXT DATA003 TXT DATA004 TXT DATA005 T...

Page 21: ...ill always return to the previous screen or menu folder Chapter 8 Main Menu Chapter 9 Main Menu USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Configuration 5 Calibration 6 Info 7 Exit US...

Page 22: ...arrow keys to navigate through the features and configure the mode Chapter 9 Applications and Modes Chapter 10 Applications and Modes USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Confi...

Page 23: ...es must be reached before measurement sequence begins Trigger custom value The amount of Force that needs to be reached before the measurement sequence begins Auto only Del Time custom value The time...

Page 24: ...avigation keys to select Peak Mode in Applications folder and press ENTER 2 The status and available options will be displayed If the function is currently in use the status will be set to Enabled Use...

Page 25: ...tity custom value Number of measurements that must be captured to end the measurement cycle Trigger custom value The amount of Force that needs to be reached before the measurement sequence begins Pea...

Page 26: ...by pressing the 0 ENTER key To switch between Compression and Tension press and hold the Menu key To print the result or send it to a PC press the Print key 5 Once the required samples have been capt...

Page 27: ...stored only if the detected peak is followed by a set percentage drop defined by the Peak Detection parameter Trigger custom value The amount of Force that needs to be reached before the measurement s...

Page 28: ...and pull the force gauge away from the object 4 Use the START key to begin acquiring force measurements 5 Once the measurement time is reached the force gauge will conduct a statistical analysis whic...

Page 29: ...on keys to select Range and press the Enter key to change the range value of the Fill Meter The range value defines the full scale of the Fill Meter When enabled the Fill Meter is visible in all appli...

Page 30: ...Description and Functionality Auto Save Off On Results are automatically saved at the end of each measurement sequence SD Card Allows to define custom folder and file name Which is used when saving da...

Page 31: ...to select a saved data file and press the Enter key Select Load to view the file or permanently delete the file from the SD card DATA MANAGER 1 View Manage Saved 2 Auto Save Off On 3 SD Card 4 SD Form...

Page 32: ...ed on the SD card 3 To assign custom file name for each measurement set select File and press the Enter key Use the navigation keys to key in the file name The file name cannot exceed 7 characters The...

Page 33: ...icro SD card select SD Format from the Data Manager menu and press the Enter key 2 Select OK to format the SD card Warning All Records will be deleted DATA MANAGER 1 View Manage Saved 2 Auto Save Off...

Page 34: ...y Chapter 11 Measurement Settings Chapter 12 Measurement Settings USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Configuration 5 Calibration 6 Info 7 Exit USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data...

Page 35: ...ion keys to select Record and press the Enter key Measurement Record Format Settings R Captured measurement does not include date and time stamping R D T Each captured measurement is stamped with date...

Page 36: ...on keys to select a desired unit and press the Enter key to place a checkmark corresponding to the unit MEASUR SETTINGS 1 Record Speed 2 Units 3 Auto Zeroing 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exit MEASUR SETT...

Page 37: ...the 0 key 2 To disable or enable Auto Zeroing use the navigation keys to select Status and press the Enter key 3 To change the Auto Zeroing range use the navigation keys to select Range and press the...

Page 38: ...le Buzzer sounds once when the limit is reached Continuous Buzzer makes a continuous sound when the limit is reached MEASUR SETTINGS 1 Record Speed 2 Units 3 Auto Zeroing 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exi...

Page 39: ...key 2 Use the navigation keys to select Status and press the Enter key Normal compression force push is positive tensions force pull is negative Reverse compression force push is negative tensions fo...

Page 40: ...2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Configuration 5 Calibration 6 Info 7 Exit USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Configuration 5 Calibration 6 Info 7 Exit CONFIGURATION 1 Print...

Page 41: ...ustom notes select a Note slot and press the right arrow key Use the arrow key to select characters and input notes Use the Enter key to save Header Force Gauge Model and Serial Number Date Current Da...

Page 42: ...the status to enable The Gauge Type feature setup and list will be enviable in the Main Menu CONFIGURATION 1 Printout 2 Gauge Change 3 Interface 4 LCD Settings 5 Time Date 6 Keypad 7 Auto Off 7 Batter...

Page 43: ...e gauge after it stabilizes no push key required Remove Remove All Characters All none force result characters are removed Force gauge sends only numeric values Date Time Unit of measure are removed C...

Page 44: ...it INTERFACE 1 RS 232C 2 USB 3 Bluetooth 4 Exit BLUETOOTH 1 Status On Off 2 Sending normal No STB Auto STB Remove 3 Exit 1 Status On Off 2 Sending normal No STB Auto STB Remove 3 Exit CONFIGURATION 1...

Page 45: ...n on the LCD DOWN Date and time in 12 5 Time Date 1 To adjust the force gauge Time and Date select Time Date from the configuration menu and press the Enter key 2 Use the navigation keys to select and...

Page 46: ...f from the Configuration menu and press the Enter key CONFIGURATION 1 Printout 2 Interface 3 LCD Settings 4 Time Date 5 Keypad 6 Auto Off 7 Battery 8 External Input 9 Firmware Update 10 Defaults 11 Ex...

Page 47: ...sses the ON OFF key 12 8 Battery Disabling Charging Always disable charging before installing disposable batteries Charging non rechargeable alkaline batteries can be hazardous and cause damage to the...

Page 48: ...Status and press the Enter key to change the setting Off Externa input port is disabled Trigger Capturing measurements or starting measurement sequence is initiated single external signal Gate Measur...

Page 49: ...the PC as well as the Firmware option on the force gauge 1 To initate the firmware update select Firmware Update from the Configuration menu and press the Enter key 2 Use the navigation keys to selec...

Page 50: ...ion menu and press the Enter key 2 Use the navigation keys to select Yes and press the Enter key CONFIGURATION 4 Time Date 5 Keypad 6 Auto Off 7 Battery 8 External Input 9 Firmware Update 10 Defaults...

Page 51: ...3 Calibration Chapter 14 Calibration USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Configuration 5 Calibration 6 Info 7 Exit USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 C...

Page 52: ...V V 8 Factory Calibr Yes No 9 PIN 10 Exit CALIBRATION 1 Calibration START 2 Mode N kN kgf lbf ozf kg lb oz 3 Force 200 N 4 g m s2 9 81416 5 Geogr Location Latitude 54 21 Elevation 114m 6 Correction 0...

Page 53: ...hook held platform and press Enter Wait for the calibration process to complete 7 When prompted key in your local Gravitational Acceleration Value and press the Enter key to complete the calibration p...

Page 54: ...d press Enter to save The g value will be automatically updated CALIBRATION 1 Calibration START 2 Mode N kN kgf lbf ozf kg lb oz 3 Force 200 N 4 g m s2 9 81416 5 Geogr Location Latitude 54 21 Elevatio...

Page 55: ...the noted difference STANDARD MAN AUT SDM 200 90 N STANDARD MAN AUT SDM 200 90 N CALIBRATION 1 Calibration START 2 Mode N kN kgf lbf ozf kg lb oz 3 Force 200 N 4 g m s2 9 81416 5 Geogr Location Latitu...

Page 56: ...lbf ozf kg lb oz 3 Force 200 N 4 g m s2 9 81416 5 Geogr Location Latitude 54 21 Elevation 114m 6 Correction 0 90N 7 Load Cell MAX 0 kg SENS 0 00000 mV V 8 Factory Calibr Yes No 9 PIN 10 Exit CALIBRATI...

Page 57: ...0N 7 Load Cell MAX 0 kg SENS 0 00000 mV V 8 Factory Calibr Yes No 9 PIN 10 Exit CALIBRATION 1 Calibration START 2 Mode N kN kgf lbf ozf kg lb oz 3 Force 200 N 4 g m s2 9 81416 5 Geogr Location Latitud...

Page 58: ...hapter 14 Force Gauge Info Chapter 15 Force Gauge Info USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Configuration 5 Calibration 6 Info 7 Exit USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 M...

Page 59: ...g Load Cells FC1k FC50k Models Only CONFIGURATION 1 Printout 2 Gauge Change 3 Interface 4 LCD Settings 5 Time Date 6 Keypad 7 Auto Off 7 Battery 8 External Input 9 Firmware Update 10 Defaults 11 Exit...

Page 60: ...0 01 FC1K 02 FC00 02 NONE FC1k FC2k FC5k FC10k FC20k 03 FC00 03 NONE 04 FC00 04 NONE 05 FC00 05 NONE 06 FC00 06 NONE 07 FC00 07 NONE GAUGE TYPE No NAME TYPE 01 FC00 01 FC1K 02 FC00 02 NONE FC1k FC2k F...

Page 61: ...lues are located on the load cell nameplate or Calibration Certificate CALIBRATION 1 Calibration START 2 Mode N kN kgf lbf ozf kg lb oz 3 Force 200 N 4 g m s2 9 81416 5 Geogr Location Latitude 54 21 E...

Page 62: ...r Laptop is connected to the internet and allows drivers to be installed automatically 3 Connect the force gauge to the PC with a Standard A B USB cable 4 Allow the USB drivers to install automaticall...

Page 63: ...port listed The COM port is also listed in the FT232R USB UART device properties which is visible in the Devices and Printers list accessible form the computer s control panel 6 Once the COM port numb...

Page 64: ...0Dh 0 Ah Force Gauge Computer 16 Bytes 8 bits 1stop no parity 4800bps Transmission initiation command Print key ENQ S I CR LF Use Sx1 CR LF to request data from PC without stable result 1 space or ma...

Page 65: ...lications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Configuration 5 Calibration 6 Info 7 Exit USER MENU 1 Applications 2 Data Manager 3 Measur Settings 4 Configuration 5 Calibration 6 Info 7 Exit CONFIGURATI...

Page 66: ...driver software 5 Once the driver is installed a Bluetooth icon will be visible in the task bar Right click on the Bluetooth icon The icon may be hidden in which case expand your task bar to show all...

Page 67: ...ction Manual FB and FC Series Force Gauges 7 Key in the paring code 867225 Click next to pair the force gauge with your computer 8 Click on the Bluetooth icon located in your task bar and select open...

Page 68: ...y your computer for Bluetooth will be displayed Note the outgoing COM port number for FC SPP Dev This is the COM port used the PC computer to transmit data between the force gauge and the PC 10 Once t...

Page 69: ...e allows external button or a pedal to be used as trigger for starting force measurements and taking samples OUTPUT Ampacity I max 25mA U nom 24V open collector type emitters connected GND INPUT Volta...

Page 70: ...e initializing process interrupted Possible overload or load cell damage Put the gauge in horizontal position and turn it off and on using the ON OFF key Contact technical support The values indicated...

Page 71: ...gauge gently Do not allow any liquid to enter into the force gauge Do not apply extensive pressure to the LCD display Do not use chemicals or benzene when cleaning the surface Corrosive chemicals may...

Page 72: ...ng any sample that needs to be draped to obtain an accurate force measurement Two Grip Handle The two grip handle adapter is especially useful when performing force measurements between 200N and 500N...

Page 73: ...B C10k Swivel Bearing Joint FB C20k Swivel Bearing Joint FB C50k Batter Pack Cover all models Indicator Stand FB C k Chapter 22 Replacement Parts Chapter 27 Limited WarrantyChapter 26 Replacement Part...

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Page 84: ...ich it was designed or repaired by unauthorized personnel Scientific Industries liability under this warranty is limited to furnishing labor and parts necessary to remedy the defect covered by this wa...

Page 85: ...Scientific Industries Inc 80 Orville Dr Bohemia NY 11716 Tel 973 473 6900 Fax 973 777 8302 www torbalscales com...

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