Checkline ZP User Manual

DIGITAL FORCE GAUGE

00.0

NG

peak

Lb

OK +NG

OVERLOAD

ZERO

SEND PEAK

ON

OFF

00.0

NG

peak

Lb

OK +NG

OVERLOAD

DIGITAL FORCE GAUGE

ZERO

SEND PEAK

ON

OFF

DIGITAL FORCE GAUGE

00.0

NG

peak

Lb

OK +NG

OVERLOAD

ZERO

SEND PEAK

ON

OFF

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.

Digital Force Gauge

04/07 Specifications subject to change without notice.

Z Series

USB Models: ZP, ZPH and ZPS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

DIGITAL FORCE GAUGE

00.0

NGLbOK +NG

OVERLOAD

ZERO

SEND PEAK

ON

OFF

DIGITAL FORCE GA

UGE

00.0

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Lb

OK +NG

OVERLOAD

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SEND

PEAK

ON

OFF

Imada Z Series are state-of-the-art high performance, digital force
gauges which offer USB output, giant, easy-to-read LCD displays
and high/low setpoints with color-coded LED indicators for go/no
go testing. These force gauges store up to 1,000 data values in
memory, which can be transmitted using USB or RS-232 or out­put formats.
The real time measuring mode is used to display force transients.
Peak measuring mode captures the peak force achieved during a
test. Select measuring units from lbf(ozf), kgf(gf), and N.

Save As… – modify file path and file name. Choose File

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Folder and file name setup or press the save button and
select Save the data to new.csv file.

Clear Memory – all data in force gauge memory cleared.

Choose Option

Top Most – ZP Logger is locked in the foreground; uncheck to

run ZP Logger in the background. Choose Option

Track/Peak Indicator – Displays peak or real time measuring

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Erase all of memory

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TopMost

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mode. Press Peak key on gauge to select desired mode.

IMPORTANT

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 overload LED indicator flashes to warn.
NEVER exceed 200% of the rated capacity, or the load cell will
be damaged. Avoid shock load.

3. When mounting Z Series, use M4 mounting screws with a

maximum insertion depth of 5 mm into the gauge. For high
capacity gauges (ZPH) use mounting hardware supplied only.

4. Measure in line tension and compression forces only. DO

NOT attempt to measure forces per­pendicular to the measuring shaft –
damage to load cell and/or shaft may
result.

5. Hand tighten attachments only.

DO NOT use tools.

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

before attaching any cables.

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

Online/Offline Indicator – Online is displayed when the force

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gauge is interfaced to the computer through the USB port.

Zero Button – Press Zero on ZP Logger or gauge to tare the

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weight of the attachment and shaft orientation. Zero also
clears peak reading.

Read Current Val. Button – Equivalent to pressing the Send

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key on the gauge.

Read Memorized Button – Download and log all data from

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gauge memory.

Clear Button – completely clear ZP Logger data pad.

Copy Button – copy ZP Logger data to the clipboard.

Save Button – Press Zero on ZP Logger or gauge to tare the

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weight of the attachment and shaft orientation. Zero also
clears peak reading. From the list:

1. Select Save the data to new csv file to save a new CSV file to
the name and path specified.

2. Select Save the data to new row of existing csv file to modify
an existing CSV file by adding a new column of data. File
modified must agree with ZP Logger CSV format.

3. Select Folder and file name set up to modify the file path and
file name.

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ZP Logger Operation

1. Click Start/Programs/Imada/ZP Logger

2. Turn on the gauge and confirm the USB
caption is visible on the gauge display.

3. Connect the ZP, ZPH or ZPS force gauge
to the computer with the USB cable provided.

4. Turn on the gauge. The ZP Logger Online/Offline indicator
should change to Online (blue).

If Indicator doesn’t change to Online, check:

USB cable
USB driver installation
Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1 installation.
If ZP Recorder software (optional) is running, it should be
closed.

Download Gauge Memory –

On startup of ZP Logger press
the Read Memorized button to
download and log gauge memo­ry to ZP Logger. This feature is
disabled if Read Current Val but­ton or the Send key on gauge are
pressed or enabled if the Clear
key is pressed. Data can then be
saved by using the File menu or
Save button.

Record Gauge Data –

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Press the Send key on the gauge
or the Read Current Val button
on the ZP Logger. Peak or real
time data goes into internal
gauge memory as well as ZP Logger.

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MEASURING SHAFT

WARRANTY
SEAL

NON-SLIP RUBBER GRIP

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
RECEPTACLE

COMMUNICATION PORT
USB, RS-232 &
±2VDC ANALOG

ZP, ZPH, and ZPS (with remote sensor) use the same keypad.

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Programmable Setpoint LED’s

When high-low setpoints are set,
LED indicates below (-NG), within
(OK), or above set point value
(+NG).

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Compression icon

Indicates compression measurement.

3

Tension icon

Indicates tension measurement.

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Reverse +/– values

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Auto Zero Reset icon

Programmable auto zero reset
duration

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Auto Memory - Peak Reset icon

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USB output icon

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Battery icon

Flashes when Ni-MH cells need
charging.

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PEAK icon

Displays continuously when peak
function is active.

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HOLD icon

Displays when external hold signal
is active or SEND button is pressed.

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Alarm Icon

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Auto Power Off icon

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Units icon

Displays selected measuring units.
(ozf, Lbf, gf, kgf, or N)

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Overload Indicator

Flashes at 110% of rated capacity.

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