Checkline DS2 User Manual

2 YEAR WARRANTY (RESTRICTIONS APPLY)

Imada, Inc. warrants its products to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in workmanship and material under normal use and proper maintenance for two
years (one year for adapters, attachments and cables) from original purchase.This
warranty shall not be effective if the product has been subject to overload, shock
load, misuse, negligence, accident or repairs attempted by others than Imada, Inc.

During the warranty period, we will, at our option, either repair or replace
defective products. Please call our customer service department for a return
authorization number and return the defective product to us with freight prepaid.

The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY, and we
hereby disclaim all other warranties, express, statutory or implied, applicable to the
products and/or software, including but not limited to all implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness, non-infringement, results, accuracy, security and freedom
from computer virus. In no event shall Imada, Inc.and/or its affiliated companies be
liable for any incidental, consequential or punitive damages in connection with the
use of its products and/or software.

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04/07

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Model: DS2

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

DS2 Series are state-of-the-art basic performance, easy-to-use
digital force gauges which feature giant, easy-to-read LCD displays
and provide RS-232, Digimatic and analog output. The Real time
measuring mode displays force transients and the Peak measuring
mode captures the peak force achieved during a test. Selectable
lbf(ozf), kgf(gf), and N measuring units.

IMPORTANT

Make sure to read this manual before operating.

1. WARNING!! Test samples and fixtures can break or shatter,

wear eye and body protection to avoid injury.

2. WARNING!! REGARDLESS of whether the unit is ON or OFF,

DO NOT exceed the capacity of the gauge.At 110% of the rated
capacity, the display flashes to warn. NEVER exceed 200% of the
rated capacity, or the load cell will be damaged.Avoid shock
load.

3. The gauge can be used between 30 – 100°F (0 – 40°C)

For the most accurate results, use the gauge at temperatures
close to ones on the certificate of calibration.

4. When mounting DS2 Series, use M4 mounting screws with a

maximum insertion depth of 8 mm into the gauge.

5. Measure in line tension and compression

forces only. DO NOT attempt to mea­sure forces at an angle to the measuring
shaft – damage to load cell and/or shaft
may result.

6. Hand tighten attachments. DO NOT use

tools.

7. Make sure this gauge and all peripherals are powered down

before attaching any cables.

8. DO NOT disassemble the gauge. Disassembly voids warranty.

9. Use only Imada AD120 (or AD230) charger/adapter.

Optional Adapter Plate

AP-001 Adapter Plate mounts
DS2 gauges to most other
brands of test stands.
Use the 4 screws (included) to
mount the DS2 gauge to the AP­001 adapter plate.Then use the
2 PEM nuts on the AP-001
adapter plate to mount to other
brands of test stand.

DS2 DIMENSIONS

AP-001

PEM NUTS

IMADA GAUGE

GAUGE MOUNTING
SCREWS (4)

OTHER BRAND TEST STAND

2 MOUNTING PLATE BOLTS

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