
Tieringerstr. 11-15
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: info@sauter.eu
Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9976-174
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9976-285
Internet: www. sauter.eu
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Model: FK Tensio
Thank you for buying a SAUTER force gauge. We hope
you are pleased with your high quality force gauge with its
big functional range. If you have any queries, wishes or
helpful suggestions, do not hesitate to call our service
number.
„Sensor inside“ means the measuring cell is inside the
housing.
Table of contents
1. Included in delivery
2. Working conditions
3. Electrical power supply
4. Technical data
5. Operation
6. Backside fixing on a test stand
7. Adjusting procedure
8. Declaration of conformity
1.
Included in delivery
- SAUTER FK
- Power cable
- Standard attachments as shown below
Terms:
Track = continuous measurement
Peak = Capture of the maximum value
The measuring device of model FK Tensio is used for
tension tests of static or moving cables, wires or similar
testing objects.
For testing, the cable or wire has to be i nserted as shown
in the following picture below:
Data in mm
Sensor
Inside
Force Sensor
(M7 x 0.75mm pitch)

Tieringerstr. 11-15
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: info@sauter.eu
Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9976-174
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9976-285
Internet: www. sauter.eu
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2. Working Conditions
10°C to 30°C / 15% up to 80% humidity
3. Electrical Power Supply
Either by batteries or current power supply
Power supply:
- Connection by power adapter
- Batteries (6 x AA batteries
)
4. Technical Data
- Accuracy: ± 0,5 % of Capacity
- Data Sampling Rate: 1.000 Hz
5. Operation
a.
Display
Measuring Result
Measuring Units
Measuring Direction
Indication of PEAK Mode
b.
Operating keys
ON / OFF:
ON / OFF key
(For ON, press 1 sec.)
MAX:
Changes between Track and Peak mode (capture of
maximum values)
UNIT:
Press shortly: Select unit:
N, kg, lb, ou
ZERO:
Zeros the measuring result (Tara function)
Cleans the peak value (in Peak mode)
c.
Display Return
When the instrument itself is turned that the head faces
down, the display returns automatically.
d.
Measurement (Track Modus)
Display (1) shows the continuous force in a defined
direction (3)
To zero the display, press ZERO:
e.
Peak-Hold Function (Peak Mode)
Please press: MAX
6. Backside Fixture to a test stand
Fixture by 4 x M3 screws.
7. Adjusting procedure
Observe stable environmental conditi ons. A short warming
up time of approx. 1 minute is recommended for
stabilization.
Switch on the unit by pressing the Unit-key and keep it
pressed until in the display first appears shortly "CAL".
After that there appears the fix size of the adjustment
weight. Attach the adjustment weight, a short time later
appears "F". Then the instrument returns automatic ally to
the measuring mode.
In case of an adjustment error or incorrect adjusting weight
the display will show "E"; repeat adjustment process.
8. CE Declaration of Conformity