KERN & SOHN FC 10 User Manual
Sauter GmbH
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Internet: www.sauter.eu
Instruction Manual
Digital Force Gauge
SAUTER FC
Version 1.0
02/2014
GB
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
FC-BA-e-1410
GB
SAUTER FC
Instruction Manual Digital Force gauge
Version 1.0 01/2014
Summarize
1 General Specifications .................................................................................. 4
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 LCD Screen ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Key Functions ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 5
2 Operation ........................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Preparation ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Save the measured value ........................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Browse and print data .............................................................................................................. 7
3 Setup ............................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Setup menu ............................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Measurement ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Memory ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Browse ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.3.2 Print ............................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3.3 Delete All .................................................................................................................................. 10
3.4 System ..................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.1 Display ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.2 Auto Power. .............................................................................................................................. 11
3.4.3 Backlight. .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.4.4 Key Sound ................................................................................................................................ 11
3.4.5 Date/time .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.4.6 Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.4.7 Default ...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Language ................................................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Info ........................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Communication Port .................................................................................... 12
4.1 USB/Recharge ......................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Multifunction port ................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 RS-232 ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 Setpoint Output ......................................................................................................................... 13
5 Maintenance and Calib rat io n ...................................................................... 14
5.1 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 14
5.2 Charging .................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3 Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 15
6 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................... 18
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NOTICE
Please carefully read this first
1. During the test, please wear protective masks and gloves, because splashes
could injure your body.
2. DO NOT exceed the capacity of the gauge. At 110% of the capacity, the display
flashes and the alarm sounds; please remove the load immediately.
If 150% of the rated capacity is exceeded, the load cell may be damaged f or ev er .
3. When mounting measurement adapters, tighten them by hand, DO NOT use tools.
4. FC series force gauge can only measure and bear axial forces, radial
forces are too large and would damage the instrument.
5. Do not disassemble the gauge by yourself, it may damage the inst r ume nt.
6. Please use and store it in a suitable environment, as not to reduce the service
life or cause failure.
7. To avoid injury, do not point the light beam of the instrument or let it reflect into the
eyes of people or animals.
8. Do not leave the device close to water or any other liquid, to avoid damage.
9. If the instrument isn’t use d for an ex t ende d per i od o f time, batter i e s have to be
removed. They have to be recharged every 2-3 months to prevent a potential
battery leakage and c ausi ng any prod uct d amag e.
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1 General Specifications
Fig 1-1
1.1 Overview
1.2 LCD Screen
Fig 1-2
① Test mode icon:
：Track, ：Peak, ：Preset
② Battery icon: Indicating the battery level or charging status, flashes if the
gauge needs to be recharged
③ Preset Mode Test status mark ：
The measured value between the upper limit and lower limit that is OK;
:The measured value between the lower limit and 75% of the lower limit,
which means it is below the lower limit
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Accuracy
± 0.3% F.S.
Units
N, kgf, ozf, and lbf.(Selectable)
Display
160*128 matrix LCD with Backlight
150% of max. (LCD flashes bey ond 110%
of max.)
Measurement mode
Track ,Peak and Preset
Data Sampling Rate
1000 Hz
Memory
500 data
Set Point
Programmable high and low limits
3.6VDC 450mAH Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Charger / Adaptor
USB/BM charger, Input:110~240VAC
Temperature Effects
<0.03% of max per °C
140x 71.2x 35.5
mm
: The measured value higher than the upper limit
④ Test units: Displays selected measuring unit (N, kgf, ozf, and lbf selectable)
⑤ System time
⑥ Data transmission icon
⑦ Data storage icon
⑧ Analogue bar
⑨ Current measured val ue
⑩ Force direction Indicator - for tension:
- for compression:
1.3 Key Functions
Power: ON/OFF Storage / Back
Zero/Up Menu/Enter
Test Mode/Down
1.4 Specifications
Overload Capacity
Power
Dimensions
Weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
2 Operation
2.1 Preparation Confirm the model
This series force gauge has 5 models which can be selected, each model corresponding to the capacity and resolution, shown in a table on the l ast page of this
manual. Select the appropriate model you need before use.
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Choose the adapter
Fig 2-2
In order to complete the test work convenient, the standard force gauge is equipped
with a variety of measuring heads. According to the actual need, please select the
appropriate measure m ent ada pt er , shown in Fig 2-1:
Flat Conical Chisel Notched Hook
Extension rod Fig 2-1
2.2 Testing
After completing the test preparation, testing can be performed.
① How to mount the measuring adapter: Install the adapter in the gauge's
measurement shaft. Tighten it by hand, not by any tools.
NOTE: Do not use tools for tighten the adapter; otherwise it will damage the
force gauge.
② Select the appropriate units. A variety of measurement units can be chosen.
In the measure interface, press the Menu key to enter the menu interface, press
or select Measurement, press to enter, and then select Unit to enter.
Choose the unit you desired here.
③ Select the appropriat e Tes t Mod e.
This series has 3 kinds of test modes; select your appropriate test mode for measurement.
Under the measure interface, just press can change the Test Modes one to another.
You can also set it in Menu, see § 3.2.
Track: The real time measuring mode. Under this mode, press the zero key and
you can remove the tare force.
Peak: In Peak mode, the maximum of force will be measured and displayed. Under
this mode, press and the force gauge will update the display immediately.
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