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9.0 Trouble shooting (FAQ)
Does the instrument work also after a
being stored in the dark for a longer
period?
Yes. Even after a self discharging of the internal energy storage the instrument can be used immediately. A back-
up battery saves guaranties the basic function of the device; see chap. 2.3.
The instrument shows already minute
values before the cable is fixed!
The electronic captures minute changes after taring and those are shown in the PEAK display (<1,5N). This does
not affect the accuracy of measurement as the PEAK register is refreshed always with the highest captured value
while pulling off the terminal.
The peak value cannot be saved because
the display shows 0,0 after the break!
You may have changed the mode from PEAK measurement with dragging function to steady update of the actual
value (PEAK symbol disapears). Delete the memory by pressing the 0-Button and change the mode back to PEAK
with dragging function by pressing the S-Button until the PEAK symbol shows up.
The instrument shows no consistent
values!
Please pay attention to torn parts of wire in the spaces around the connection adapter; should this occur, blow
them off or remove them using the vacuum cleaner..
The display shows “OvErL“!
The load exceeds the maximum range. Release the load and inspect the instrument. If no consistent value is
shown it might be necessary to replace the load cell.
The USB connection is interrupted!
Please check whether FMT-W_Connect incl. the USB driver is installed and the USB-ports can be used.
The display does not light up and the drive
does not run.
Please check power connection. In case of drive failure (e.g. overheating) the red LED beside the DC socket will be
illuminated. Switch the instrument off, and wait appr. 15min until the drive cooled down and all capacitors
discharged. If the LED still lights up when switching on the instrument please contact our technical service.
A loud vibrating sound occurs but the
clamping device does not turn and the pull
force does not increase.
They drive might be blocked and overloaded! Switch the instrument off and remove the blockage. Restart the
instrument, the clamping device will return to its home position.
The measuring does not start immediatly
after pressing the I-button.
The drive performs a reference run (very slow speed) after switching the instrument on or after a measuring cycle.
The buzzer has no sound!
Please check whether the buzzer is activated (submenu P17=1) and a limit is setted.
The clamping device returns to its home
pos, although the joint did not break or
the limit is not reached.
The real time force slipped under 25% of the setted maximal force limit (e.g. the cable coating slides or peels off)
or the limit switch for the final position of the clamping device was reached.
The cable slides through the clamping
device or the coat peels off!
Remove the cable coating in 4 to 8cm distance to the cable joint. (See also chapter 3.3).
10.0 Accessories
(Exchangable terminal fixtures)
The scope of supply comprises a standard terminal adapter, premounted in our works. If your testing material requires special adapters for the
terminal of your cable, you may find one of the options below useful. In order to change the rotating adapter easily you place a 4mm pin or M4
screw (max. 25mm (1”)) into the hole and rotated it to a 3 o’clock position. Now the rotation is blocked and you are able to open the screw in the
center. Replace the terminal adapter and tighten the screw before your release the pin or M4 screw.
Pin for ring terminals
Diameter > 3,5mm
Part.No.: FMT-931
Roller grip 1kN, Opening 0…7mm
for pull test of welded wire and cable connections
Part.No.: FMT932WT
Slotted terminal adapter
For mini-crimps with beveled contour
Part.No.: FMT-953
L-Crimp-adapter
For 3,5mm L-crimps (other sizes on request)
Part.No.: FMT-932
Raw body for terminal adapters
Adapter for own machining of special
applications
Part.No.: FMT-951
Adapter for ring terminals. Turntable with 8 pins
(D=2|3|4|5|6|8|10|12mm).
Part.No.: FMT-956
