User's Guide
Digital Force Gauge with SD Memory
Models 475040-SD (5kg) and 475044-SD (20kg)
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this Extech Meter. This meter is shipped fully tested and
calibrated and, with proper use, will provide years of reliable service.
Meter Description
Accessories
Universal Sensing Head
1
2
LCD Display
3
Power/BACKLIGHT Button
4
▲/ZERO Button
5
Fast/SLOW/ESC Button
6
DISPLAY REVERSE/ ▼ Button
7
TIME/SET Button
8
LOGGER/SAMPLING CHECK Button
9
PEAK/ENTER Button
10
SD card socket (side)
11
RS-232 output terminal
12
Reset button
13
AC Adapter Input Socket
Flat-head Adapter
1
2
Cone adaptor
3
Chisel adaptor
4
Hook Adaptor
5
120mm Extension Rod
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METER BACK AND MOUNTING SCREW DESCRIPTION
1. Mounting screws:
Hex head (#4 Allen wrench) with a thread size of metric
(ISO) M5 x 0.8. The spacing between screws is 60.0 mm
(2.36”)
2. Battery compartment access screws
3. Battery compartment
2
60mm (2.36”)
1
3
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Getting Started
Tension and Compression
The meter automatically indicates TENSION (pull) or COMPRESSION (push) force during use.
Compression displays as a negative (-) value and Tension displays as a positive value.
Tension Compression
Attaching measurement Adaptors
Attach the adapter to the Sensing Head. Choose the adaptor to match the type of measurement to
be performed
Sensing Head Alignment
The sensing head with adapter must be in line with the object being measured. Avoid rotating the
sensing head.
Setup
Refer to the Setup Menu section of this manual to:
Format the SD memory card
Set the clock time
Set the sampling time for the record mode
Set the sampling time for the peak record mode
Set the auto-power off status
Set the beeper on/off
Set the measurement units
Set the SD card decimal character
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