How to set up communication with the Test stand
1. Set the force gauge to 19200 Baud rate
2. Attach the force gauge to the mounting bracket
3. Attach the force gauge to the test stand using the FGS-FGV200P cable.
4. Important to follow the sequence of powering up the test stand
a. Turn on the Force gauge and allow initialization process
b. Turn on the force gauge, check if the model number of the attached
force gauge is reflected momentarily on the LCD.
c. Press Reset to reset to acknowledge the communication of the
force gauge.
Note: If the model number of the force gauge is not shown
a. Check the communication cable if it is firmly in place.
b. Verify if the force gauge is set to the right baud rate
c. Restart the power up procedure make sure that the force gauge is turned
on first before the test stand.
5. Choose the HOME position and press the ZERO/HOME button to accept
the new HOME position.
6. Using the function keys (F4) select the required MODE for testing. Each
time F4 or MOD button is pressed a corresponding LED indicator lights up
on the front display indicating the mode of the test stand. Pressing F4 or
MOD button after PROG, allows the user to go to the unit selection set
up. The following settings can be changed.
a. Distance – Millimeters or English units
b. Force – kg, lbs, N, oz, g (selection varies depending on the
attached force gauge).
Note: Pressing the F4 or MOD button after changes are made, scrolls
thru the available selection.
The Function keys changes selection depending on the window displayed.
Description of Different MODEs
1. MANU (Manual Mode) The simplest mode from the test stand. This
allows the user to reposition the force gauge bracket anywhere in the
column. Can be used for simple testing where one direction for test is
required.
Available Set up Options
a. Force limits can be entered to stop the test stand from moving.
Entering zero value disables the force limit function.
b. Speed is selected based from SPEED A or SPEED B. (Operation –
manual adjustments using the speed knobs).
Operation: The test stand moves based from the selected direction for test.
The test stand will continue to move towards the selected direction until
one of the conditions are met:
•
One of the Limit switch has been activated
