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Mark-10 ME-100, ME-500, ME-200 User Manual

Series E
ERGONOMICS FORCE GAUGES
User’ s Guide
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Thank you…
Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series E ergonomics force gauge, designed for tension and compression testing applications with a range of interchangeable accessories.
With proper usage, we are confident that you will get many years of great service with this product. Mark­10 force gauges are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial environments.
This User’s Guide provides setup, safety, and operation instructions. Dimensions and specifications are also provided. For additional information or answers to your questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our technical support and engineering teams are eager to assist you.
Before use, each person who is to use the Series E force gauge should be fully trained in appropriate operation and safety procedures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .........................................................2
POWER ...............................................................4
SETUP ................................................................5
HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS ...................7
SET POINTS .......................................................9
OPERATING MODES .......................................10
DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS ................13
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTPUTS .............15
CALIBRATION .................................................16
PASSWORDS ...................................................21
OTHER SETTINGS ...........................................22
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................24
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 List of included items – Force Gauge Only – ME-100, ME-200, ME-500 . Part No. Description
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1 12-1049 Carrying case 1 08-1022 AC adapter body with US, EU, UK, or AUS prong 1 08-1026 Battery (inside the gauge) 1 09-1165 USB cable 1 - Resource CD (USB driver, user’s guides, MESURTM Lite
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1.2 List of included items – Basic Kits – EKE-100-1, EKE-200-1, EKE-500-1 . Model No. Description
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1 ME-100 /
ME-200 /
ME-500 1 08-1022 AC adapter body with US, EU, UK, or AUS prong 1 08-1026 Battery (inside the gauge) 1 09-1165 USB cable 1 - Resource CD (USB driver, user’s guides, MESURTM Lite
1 E1003 Padded attachment, rectangular 1 E1004 Padded attachment, curved 1 E1006 Hook 1 E1009 Double handle grip 1 E1000 Carrying case, small
1.3 List of included items – Advanced Kits – EKE-100-2, EKE-200-2, EKE-500-2 . Model No. Description
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1 ME-100 /
ME-200 /
ME-500 1 08-1022 AC adapter body with US, EU, UK, or AUS prong 1 08-1026 Battery (inside the gauge) 1 09-1165 USB cable 1 - Resource CD (USB driver, user’s guides, MESURTM Lite
1 E1002 Padded attachment, square 1 E1003 Padded attachment, rectangular 1 E1004 Padded attachment, curved 1 E1005 Padded attachment, circular 1 E1006 Hook 1 E1007 Chain / hook assembly 1 E1008 Single handle grip 1 E1009 Double handle grip 1 E1010 Pistol grip 1 E1001 Carrying case, large
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1.4 Safety / Proper Usage
Caution!
Note the force gauge’s capacity before use and ensure that the capaci ty is not exceeded. Producing a force greater than 200% of the gauge’s capacity can damage the internal load cell. An overload can occur whether the gauge is powered on or off.
The gauge is intended for use in muscle strength measurement, job task analysis, ergonomic assessment, and related applications. Do not use the gauge to engage any potentially flammable substances or products, items that can shatter in an unsafe manner, and any other components that can present an exceedingly hazardous situation when acted upon by a force.
The following safety checks and procedures should be performed before and d uring operation:
1. Never operate the gauge if there is any visible damage to the AC adapter or the gauge itself.
2. Ensure that the gauge is kept away from water or any other electrically conductive liquids at all times.
3. The gauge should be serviced by a trained technician only. AC power must be disconne cted and the gauge must be powered off before the housing is opened.
4. Always consider the characteristics of the sample being tested before initiating a test. A risk assessment should be carried out beforehand to ensure that all safety measures have been addressed and implemented.
5. Wear eye and face protection when testing, especially when testing brittle samples that have the potential to shatter under force. Be aware of the dangers posed by potential energy that can accumulate in the sample during testing. Extra bodily protection should be worn if a destructive failure of a test sample is possible.
6. In certain applications, such as the testing of brittle samples that can shatter, or other applications that could lead to a hazardous situation, it is strongly recommended that a machine guarding system be employed to protect the operator and others in the vicinity from shards or debris.
7. When the gauge is not in use, ensure that the power is turned off.
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2 POWER
The gauge is powered either by an 8.4V NiMH rechargeable battery or by an AC adapter. Since the batteries are subject to self discharge, it may be necessary to recharge the unit after a prolonged period of storage. Plug the accompanying charger into the AC outlet and insert the charger plug into the receptacle on the gauge (refer to the illustration below). The battery will fully charge in approximately 8 hours.
USB connector
Power input jack
Caution!
Do not use chargers or batteries other than supplied or instrument damage may occur.
If the AC adapter is plugged in, an icon appears in the lower left corner of the display, as follows: If the AC adapter is not plugged in, battery power drainage is denoted in a five-step process:
Batter Indicator:
At a critically low level, a message appears, “BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW. POWERING OFF”. An audio tone will sound and the gauge will power off.
The gauge can be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity. Refer to the Other Settings section for details.
If battery replacement is necessary, it can be accessed by removing the battery cover in the rear of the housing with two screws, as shown below:
Life: >75% 50
75% 25 – 50% <25% <2%
(flashing)
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3 SETUP
3.1 Mechanical Setup
3.1.1 Mounting attachments to the gauge
Attachments are mounted to the gauge’s receptacle via the Click-Lock attachment with the receptacle, and press in until a click occurs. The attachment may be inserted in 90­or 180- degree orientations, as shown below:
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To release the attachment, pull back on the lever in the rear of the housing, as shown below:
If the E1011 grip adapter (pictured below) is used, common grips and attachments may be mounted via the integrated 5/16-18F thread.
3.1.2 Mounting to a plate
The round steel insert with a hole in the back of the housing is provided to withstand the load during a test. A mating dowel pin should be used (see illustration below). Mark-10 mounti ng plates include a dowel pin and clearance holes for the four threaded holes located near the corners of the housing. These holes
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are designed to accommodate screws in order to hold the gauge in place. The screws must not be used for load bearing purposes. Failure to use a dowel pin properly can result in a hazardous situation.
3.2 Installing the USB driver
Caution!
Install the USB driver before physically connecting the gauge to a PC with the USB cable.
Further instructions for configuring and using the gauge’s outputs are provided in the Communications and Outputs section.
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4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS
4.1 Home Screen
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No. Name Description
Tension /
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compression indicator
Compression
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Peak 3 Tension Peak 4 Primary reading The current displayed force reading.
5 Load bar
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- indicates a compression (push) direction
- indicates a tension (pull) direction These indicators are used throu The measured compression peak reading. This reading may be reset by pressin The measured tension peak. May be reset by pressing ZERO or by powering the
Analog indicator to help identify when an overload condition is imminent. The bar increases either to the right or to the left from the midpoint of the graph. Increasing to the right indicates compression load, increasing to the left indicates tension load. If set points are enabled, triangular markers are displayed for visual convenience. This indicator reflects the actual load, which may not correspond to the primary reading (depends on operating mode). The ZERO key does not reset the load bar. See Operating Modes section for details. The current unit of measurement. Abbreviations are as follows: lbF – Pound-force ozF – Ounce-force kgF – Kilogram-force N – Newton kN The current measurement mode. Abbreviations are as follows: RT – Real Time PC – Peak Compression PT – Peak Tension
ZERO or by powering the gauge off and on.
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