CURRENT FORCE READING
A current force reading is available by accessing the “I” mode in the Run menu. To
access this mode, simply press the Up
↑
key until the display shows “I ####” where the
# will be the current force being measured. This reading should be used only as a quick
reference.
NOTE: It is important to remember that the load cell is measuring forces at a rate
of 400 times per second. The rate of display on the display screen cannot cycle
at this speed. Therefore, the value in the “I” reading is an average of the data
points that the load cell is measuring. Fluctuations in the reading could be
caused by vibration of the load cell.
AUDIBLE BEEP
The Probe Tack Tester has an audible beep feature that sounds each time a Control
key is pressed. This provides confirmation that electrical contact has been made by the
key. This audible beep feature may be turned off by following this procedure.
1. Simultaneously press the Select and Enter keys for 3 seconds to access the
Setup menu.
2. From the Setup menu, press the Up
↑
key to select the Beep mode.
3. When the display shows “bE”, press the Enter key to access the settings.
4. Press the Up
↑
or Down
↓
keys to turn the beep feature off or on.
5. After selecting the appropriate setting press the Enter key to activate your choice
and return to the Run menu.
DWELL TIME
To perform a test correctly, it is necessary to set the dwell time in accordance with the
selected test method. The following is the procedure for setting the dwell time.
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Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-1000)
