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Model DFG-RS5 Digital Force / Torque Indicator    

User’s Guide 

 
 

 

 

 

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Thank you… 

  

Thank you for purchasing an Omega Model DFG-RS5 digital force / torque indicator, designed for use 
with interchangeable remote force and torque sensors.  
  
With proper usage, we are confident that you will get many years of great service with this product. 
Omega instruments are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial environments.  
  
This User’s Guide provides setup, safety, and operation instructions. Dimensions and specifications are 
also provided. For additional information or answers to your questions, please do not hesitate to contact 
us. Our technical support and engineering teams are eager to assist you.  
  

Before use, each person who is to use a Model DFG-RS5 indicator should be fully trained in 
appropriate operation and safety procedures. 

  
  

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

  

OVERVIEW

 .........................................................3 

POWER

 ...............................................................5 

SETUP

 ................................................................6 

HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS

 ...................8 

DIGITAL FILTERS

 ............................................11 

SET POINTS

 .....................................................11 

OPERATING MODES

 .......................................13 

DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS

 ................15 

COMMUNICATIONS

 ........................................17 

CALIBRATION

 .................................................22 

PASSWORDS

 ...................................................26 

OTHER SETTINGS

 ...........................................28 

SPECIFICATIONS

 ............................................31 

 

  

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Страница 3: ...Guide provides setup safety and operation instructions Dimensions and specifications are also provided For additional information or answers to your questions please do not hesitate to contact us Our...

Страница 4: ...icator and connected to another without the need for re calibration or re configuration All such data is saved within a PCB located inside the smart connector The model number serial number and capaci...

Страница 5: ...oper Usage Read through the following safety instructions thoroughly before using the DFG RS5 with a sensor 1 Note the sensor s capacity before use and ensure that the capacity is not exceeded Produci...

Страница 6: ...or to a test stand work bench or other piece of equipment 2 POWER The DFG RS5 is powered either by an 8 4V NiMH rechargeable battery or by an AC adapter Since these batteries are subject to self disch...

Страница 7: ...lace with a click Fig 3 1 Appropriate orientation of the connector To release the connector press both buttons on either side of the indicator housing to release the sensor as shown in Fig 3 2 below P...

Страница 8: ...ion for detailed hole information and locations 3 4 Installing the USB driver If communicating via USB install the USB driver provided on the Resource CD Caution Install the USB driver before physical...

Страница 9: ...f a sensor is not plugged in this value will be replaced by a message as follows SENSOR NOT CONNECTED 4 Load bar Analog indicator to help identify when an overload condition is imminent The bar increa...

Страница 10: ...The number of stored data points in memory up to 1 000 Displayed only if Memory Storage is enabled for the DATA key 8 Battery AC adapter indicator Either the AC adapter icon or battery power icon will...

Страница 11: ...and DOWN keys to scroll through the items The current selection is denoted with clear text over a dark background Press ENTER to select a menu item then use UP and DOWN again to scroll through the su...

Страница 12: ...at its lowest value for best performance and the displayed reading filter at its highest value for best stability 6 SET POINTS 6 1 General Information Set points are useful for tolerance checking pass...

Страница 13: ...HIGH the displayed value is between the limits GO the displayed value is less than the lower load limit NO GO LOW Note Set point indicators and outputs reference the displayed reading not necessarily...

Страница 14: ...rce torque sensors respectively Same as above but for tension counter clockwise readings 7 4 Average Mode AVG Average mode is used to obtain an average load reading over a specified period of time App...

Страница 15: ...signal or a normally closed contact low to high transition Before the parameters of External Trigger Mode can be configured it must be enabled To do so enter the main menu select External Trigger scr...

Страница 16: ...played reading The record number will increment each time DATA is pressed If DATA is pressed when memory is full the message MEMORY FULL will be flashed at the bottom of the display and a double audio...

Страница 17: ...external device The display will show SENDING DATA then SENDING STATS then DATA SENT then STATS SENT If there was a problem with communication the display will show DATA NOT SENT and or STATS NOT SEN...

Страница 18: ...to transmit individual data points or to commence an automatic output sequence see Automatic Output sub section for details Single point or continuous data may also be requested via ASCII commands fr...

Страница 19: ...c output of data may be initiated by pressing DATA or by sending the appropriate ASCII command from an external device see Command Set sub section for details The icon will become animated signaling t...

Страница 20: ...pend on several factors described in the table below Output functions always reference the primary reading on the display regardless of the current mode Pin No Description Input Output 1 Signal Ground...

Страница 21: ...al device through the RS 232 or USB channel The following is a list of supported commands and their explanations All commands must be terminated with a Carriage Return character or with a Carriage Ret...

Страница 22: ...set point value if both values are set to the same polarity USB RS 232 Communication FULL USB RS 232 transmission with units NUM USB RS 232 transmission without units only numeric values AOUTn Auto t...

Страница 23: ...re version the last field shows the remaining battery power B0 full charge B3 minimum power All other fields show the status of settings and features using the same abbreviations as the commands to se...

Страница 24: ...th capacity of 10 lbF should be calibrated at 2 4 6 8 and 10 lbF loads in each direction 2 To escape the Calibration menu at any time press ESCAPE The display appears as follows Selecting Cancel will...

Страница 25: ...rs as follows Apply a weight equal to the full scale of the instrument then press ENTER 8 After displaying Please wait the display appears as follows Remove the load applied in Step 8 leave the fixtur...

Страница 26: ...a points selected 10 After all the compression calibration points have been completed the display appears as follows Press ENTER 11 At the completion of the tension calibration the display appears as...

Страница 27: ...ension signal calibration cannot continue Verify that the tension compression indicator on the home screen properly corresponds to the load direction and switch the signal leads if required The entere...

Страница 28: ...onnected Then highlight Sensor Lock in the sub menu and press ENTER After configuration if a different sensor is connected the display appears as follows Connect the correct sensor then press ENTER to...

Страница 29: ...12 1 Automatic Shutoff The indicator may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity while on battery power Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or loa...

Страница 30: ...d in minutes via the Set Minutes parameter Available settings 1 10 in 1 minute increments Note If the AC adapter is plugged in the indicator will ignore these settings and keep the backlight on 12 3 L...

Страница 31: ...on the sensor series The default mode is Real Time regardless of sensor 12 6 Restore Default Settings Default factory settings can be restored by selecting Restore Defaults from the menu The settings...

Страница 32: ...zFin kgFm kgFmm gFcm Nm Ncm Nmm depending on sensor Outputs USB RS 232 Fully configurable up to 115 200 baud Includes Gauge Control Language 2 for full computer control Mitutoyo Digimatic Serial BCD s...

Страница 33: ...ging Time sec 5 0 External Trigger Disabled DATA Key Functions RS 232 USB Output Enabled Mitutoyo Output Disabled Memory Storage Enabled Backlight Auto Minutes 1 Serial USB RS 232 Output Selected Enab...

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