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The Series FGE-XY Digital Force Gauges combine a rugged, ergo-
nomic and compact design with exceptional accuracy to provide 
a solid force testing instrument. These instruments are utilized in 
a variety of applications such as, incoming quality inspection, fin-
ished goods testing, R&D or almost any portable or force stand 
testing requirement. 

Simple  one  button  adjustment  alters  units,  while  pressing  the 
peak button quickly produces the highest recorded value during 
the test. The 180° reversible display combined with the adjustable 

  

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excel in both compression and tension applications in any direc-
tion. Models are available from 0.5 lb to 200 lbs ranges providing 
a large offering for various testing requirements. 

Typical applications include wallboard, wire pull, wire crimps, trig-
ger pull, brake pedal, aerospace ceramic, springs, food ripeness, 
corrugated  paper  strength,  blister  pack,  medical  component, 
muscle strength, ergonomic testing, adhesives, syringe plunger, 
needle sharpness and many more.

Series FGE-XY Force Gauges 

Operation Manual

NIDEC-SHIMPO INSTRUMENTS

Do  not  operate  or  store  instrument  in  the  following 
locations:

Explosive areas, near water, oil, dust or chemicals; ar-
eas where the temperatures can exceed 104°F 
(40° C)

Take precaution to not drop the force gauge.  Damage 
to the sensor may occur.

Do  not  modify,  disassemble  or  attempt  to  repair  the 
unit.  Send to the factory for proper repair.

If upon delivery damage to the unit is detected, do not 
operate the unit.  Notify the shipping carrier immedi-
ately to obtain damage claim instructions.

Only measure forces that are in line with the measur-
ing shaft.  Do not attempt to take any measurements 
(tension or compression) at any angle.  Failure to keep 
measurements in line will damage the instrument. 

Summary of Contents for FGE-0.5XY

Page 1: ...pplications include wallboard wire pull wire crimps trig ger pull brake pedal aerospace ceramic springs food ripeness corrugated paper strength blister pack medical component muscle strength ergonomic testing adhesives syringe plunger needle sharpness and many more Series FGE XY Force Gauges Operation Manual NIDEC SHIMPO INSTRUMENTS Do not operate or store instrument in the following locations Exp...

Page 2: ...E PRODUCT DIAGRAM 2 ...

Page 3: ... high Units 0 29 7 mm Reversible by the push of a button Minus sign for tension Display Update 0 05 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 5 1 sec Sampling Rate 1000 Hz Overload 200 of F S 200 lb 150 F S Power Rechargeable Ni MH battery or AC adapter charger Auto Power Shut Off Yes not active if adapter charge is in use Battery Charge 10 hours when fully charged Recharge Time Approximately 17 hours when fully discharged T...

Page 4: ...asured with a minus sign to the left of the digits Note To eliminate the minus sign during tensile operation this may be changed Review the Function Setting section Compression Measurement To measure compression forces use the flat head attachment provided The display will not show any sign for compression Note To display a minus sign for compression forces consult the Function Settings section fo...

Page 5: ...til the display reads CAL now release the three switches 7 Press the UNIT switch The display will blink SCN for 10 sec onds then show ZER The force gauge is now ready for zero point calibration 8 Press ZERO to zero calibrate Wait approximately 18 seconds The display will blink SCN then PEK Do not press any other switches or move the sensing shaft during calibration 9 Hang the calibration weight on...

Page 6: ...DIMENSIONS ...

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