Checkline FGV-XY User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

1.1 Standard Features

1.2 Accessories Included

2.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

2.1 Main Unit

2.2 LCD Display

3.0 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

3.1 Battery management

3.2 Using Measurement Accessories

3.3 Using The Hanger

3.4 Using The Tracking Function

4.0 Function Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

4.1 Measurment Polarity

4.2 Display Update (f02)

4.3 Auto Power Off (f03)

4.4 Baud Rate (f04)

4.5 Response Time (05)

4.6 External Output (f06)

5.0 Reversing The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.0 Measuring Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.1 Standard Measuring Mode

6.2 Peak Measuring Mode

6.3 Changing Display Units

6.4 Tare

7.0 Comparator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.1 Memory Setting Mode

7.2 Setting HI Limits

7.3 Settig LO Limits

7.4 Comparator Display

7.5 Comparator Output

8.0 Setting Memory Mode / Recording Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8.1 Retting The Memory Mode

8.2 Recording Memory Data

9.0 Reviewing Memory Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

9.1 Continuous Mode Memory

9.2 Single Memory Mode

10.0 Clearing The Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

10.1 Clearing The Last Record

10.2 Clearing All Memory

10.3 No Recorded Data

11.0 USB Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

11.1 USB and Battery Life

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NOTES

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12.0 External Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

12.1 Pin Assignment

12.2 RS-232C Output

12.3 RS-232C Communications Commands

12.4 Connection Between FGV and Host

12.5 Analog Output

12.6 Overload / Comparator Output

13.0 Troubleshooting / Technical Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

14.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

15.0 Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

16.0 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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16.0 WARRANTY

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. (ELECTROMATIC) warrants to the
original purchaser that this product is of merchantable quality and confirms
in kind and quality with the descriptions and specifications thereof. Product
failure or malfunction arising out of any defect in workmanship or material in the
product existing at the time of delivery thereof which manifests itself within one
year from the sale of such product, shall be remedied by repair or replacement of
such product, at ELECTROMATIC’s option, except where unauthorized repair,
disassembly, tampering, abuse or misapplication has taken place, as determined
by ELECTROMATIC. All returns for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or
replacement must be authorized by ELECTROMATIC, in advance, with all
repacking and shipping expenses to the address below to be borne by the
purchaser.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC SHALL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE,
OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, RESULTING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIED
EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS OR IS DISCOVERED
BEFORE, UPON OR AFTER REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR, AND WHETHER
OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER’S OR
SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM INVOICE DATE.

Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to
you. The duration of any implied warranty, including, without limitation, fitness
for any particular purpose and merchantability with respect to this product, is
limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts but, not withstanding, this
warranty, in the absence of such limitations, shall extend for one year from the
date of invoice.

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA
Tel: [phone]/ Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic
Equipment Co., Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is
any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained
herein. Any brand or product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

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15.0 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The all new FGV-XY series force gauge delivers industry-leading value
with an extensive list of features including USB output, reversible display
and a rugged metal housing. Each gauge is supplied as a complete kit with
several screw-on adapters providing a complete force testing instrument for
use in a wide variety of industries. All models include built-in memory for
1000 values, easily downloaded via the USB data output to a PC using the
software & cable supplied at no charge.

1.1 Standard Features

• Nickel-Hydrogen battery allows long periods of use.

• Data can be downloaded to PC via USB.

• 1000 points of data storage.

• Comparator feature for pass/fail testing.

• Broad range of capacities:

2.000N (200.0gf, 8 oz.) ~ 1000N (100.0gf, 200 lb).

• Reversible display with reversed keypad for upside down reading

• One touch operation to change the measurement unit N (kg (g), Lb (oz).

• Measures peak values for tension and compression.

• High speed measurement rate of 1000 times/second.

• Display update time as fast as 20 times/second.

1.2 Accessories Included

PEAK ZERO

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14.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Measuring Modes Realtime, Compression Peak, Tension Peak

Display Update Rate User Selectable: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 times per

second

Sampling Rate 1000 times per second (1000Hz/1KHz)

Accuracy ± 0.2% F.S.

Temperature Drift Gain : ± 0.01% LOAD / Zero : ±0.01% / R.C. /

Drift of zero point can be cancelled with tracking function.

Display Main display: 4-digits 12mm high,

Reversible Units display: 3-digits 7mm high

Overload 200% of Full Scale

On Model FGV-200XY: 150% F.S.

Tracking User Selectable (ON/OFF)

USB Output Allows communication between FGV-XY and Windows PC

Software with ToriemonUSB via USB cable(included).

RS-232C Output Allows communication between the FGV-XY and RS-232C

devices.

Analog Output ± 1V, Accuracy is ± 50mV through a 12 bit D/A.

ZERO affects this output, and is updated at
1000 times/second. Load is >10k Ohms

Overload/Comparator Open-collector output (Max DC30V/5mA). Output

Power Rechargeable Nickel hydride battery or AC adapter/charger.

Operating Time Approximately 8 hours after a full charge.

Charging Time: 16 Hours Max.

Auto Power Off Default is 10 minutes. Can be disabled.

Automatically disabled when connected to AC adapter.

Memory function Continuous memory: 1000 data points,

Single memory: 100 data points,
Standard memory: 50 data points Statistics functions (max,
minimum, peak, average, standard deviation)

Comparator function User Selectable: HI and LO

Temperature range –32 ~ 104° F (0 ~ 40° C)

Humidity range 35 ~ 85% RH

Dimensions 5.79" (L) x 2.95" (W) x 1.50 (H) (147 x 75 x 38mm)

Weight Approx. 15.87 oz. (450g)

On Model FGV-200XY: Approx.17.64 oz. (500g)

Software Free application software (USB version) available at

www.checkline.com/products/126333/fgv-xy_software_manual.zip

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2.0 OVERVIEW

2.1 Main Unit

1. Sensor Shaft Apply your force in line with this threaded

shaft, using the included attachments,

2. Display LCD screen is the main information display

3. PEAK Press to change the measuring modes

4. UNIT Press to switch to available measurement units

5. ZERO Press in Standard mode to tare gauge. Pressing

in PEAK mode clears the current peak value

6. MEM Press in Standard mode to activate

measurement recording

7. POWER Press to turn the gauge on and off

8. AC Adapter Port Used for the provided AC Adapter

9. Data Output Port Used for data output option

10. USB Port Used to connect gauge to PC via USB

11. Hanger Attachment Secures the provided hanger attachment

Bolt

12. Threaded Holes Used to attach gauge to fixture or stand

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13.0 TROUBLESHOOTING / TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

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2.2 LCD Display

Note: The default setting for the four digit displays shows compression

loads as a positive force and tension loads as a negative force. to
reverse these settings, showing compression loads as negative and
tension loads as positive, see section 4.1 for setting f01.

2.3 Display Indicators

2.4 MAX/MIN display

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Overload Output

When the overload condition is triggered, the corresponding overload output
turns on. this can be used to stop a motorized test stand, or an alarm to pre­vent damage from accidental overload.

When compression overload occurs photo-couple 1 (PC!) turns on, and
allows current to flow between pins 8 and 10.

When tension overload occurs photo-couple 2 (PC2) turns on and allows
current to flow between pins 9 and 10.

If no overload condition exists, PC1 and PC2 should be closed and will not
allow current flow.

Overload occurs at about 120% of the gauge’s rated capacity. this includes
any weight zeroed during any tare operation.

Comparator Output

When the LO limit is reached, photo-couple 1 (PC1) turns on and allows
current to flow between pins 8 and 10.

When the HI limit is reached, photo-couple 2 (PC2) turns on and allows
current to flow between pins 9 and 10.

Refer to section 7 regarding the activation and setting of Comparator
limits.