sauter FL series Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Digital Force Gauge

SAUTER FL

V. 1.4

11/2017

GB

FL-BA-e-1714

PROFESSIONAL MEASURING

2 FL-BA-e-1714

GB

SAUTER FL

V. 1.4 01/2017

Instruction Manual Di git al Force Gauge

Summarize:

1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 3

2 Before Use ...................................................................................................... 3

3 Operation Overview ....................................................................................... 3

4 Battery Indicator ............................................................................................ 3

5 Fitting Accessories ........................................................................................ 3

6 Mounting to a Fixture or Test Stand ............................................................. 4

7 Powering on ................................................................................................... 4

8 Basic Functions ............................................................................................. 5

9 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 8

10 Measurement Practice ................................................................................. 12

11 Detailed technical description of FL .......................................................... 12

11.1 Output / Output rating / Hardware adj u stments .................................................................. 13

11.2 RS 232 interface occupancy .................................................................................................. 13

12 Adjustment procedure ................................................................................. 13

FL-BA-e-1714 3

1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the SAUTER FL series instrument. With correct use and
regular re-calibration it will give many years of accurate and reliable service.
The FL can measure tensile and compressive forces accurately, being simply used
by the operator. It may be used handheld or mounted on a fixture or test stand.
SAUTER offers software and accessories to make the force gauge even more
versatile. Ask your SAUTER distributor for additional information or visit our website
at www.sauter.eu

2 Before Use

After having received the unit please check that no physical damage has occurred to
the packaging material, plastic case or the instrument itself. If any damage is evident,
please notify SAUTER immediately.

3 Operation Overview

The most common used features (such as displaying force, peak hold, zero and
changing of displayed units) can all be done by pressing a single dedicated key
identified on the front panel -see the Basic Functions section.
You can press a menu key to access the gauge configuration- see the Main Menu
section.
The FL is supplied with a set of 4 Nickel Metal Hydride AAA rechargeable batteries.
For safety reasons during transportation the batteries are shipped discharged. To
obtain maximum battery life we recommend that you charge them with the
charger/adaptor supplied for at least 14-16 hours when you first receive the
instrument.

4 Battery Indicator

battery supply > 4.8 V

4.8 V > battery supply > 4.7 V

4.7 V > battery supply > 4.4 V

4.4 V > battery supply > 4.0 V
battery supply < 4.0 V

If battery level is less than 3.9 V, The “battery empty” message will be displayed and
the gauge will power down automatically.

5 Fitting Accessories

Couple fittings directly to the load cell stem or use an extension rod. The threads are
M6 and have capacities up to 2500 N.

4 FL-BA-e-1714

Ensure that the fixing does nor contact the force gauge case. Ensure that anything
coupled to the gauge is screwed finger-tight only. Excessive torque can damage the
load cell and is not covered by warranty.

6 Mounting to a Fixture or Test Stand

The four M3 thread holes on the rear of the gauge can be used for mounting the
gauge to a SAUTER test stand. 4xM3 screws are included in delivery.

Backside housing and dime nsi ons o f the force gauge:

Instruments, starting from FL 5 inclusive FL 1K, have got an integrated measuring
cell: Starting from FL 2K, the measuring cell is external , please find dimensions
down below:

7 Powering on

As shown in Figure 1 the control panel has eight keys.

Stärke

Messzelle:
19mm

51mm

29mm

76mm

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Figure 1

To power up the gauge, the ON/OFF key has to be pressed. A short self-test will start
during which the capacity in Newton will be shown.
After the self test, providing no load has been applied to the instrument, the display
will show all zeroes. This is because the gauge re-zeroes itself during the self-test
routine.
*If a force is applied via the load cell sensor (hole at the bottom of the FL), the

reading on display will register the applied force.
*Forces may not show zero if it is moved during the self test routine. Once it is
properly mounted and zeroed, the reading will be stable.

*Do not overload the load sensor. This will cause irreparable damage. Forces
greater than 120% of full-scale will produce an audible beep and OL symbol will blink
on the display until load is release and RESET key is pressed.
To power down the gauge press the ON/OFF key.

*All the current settings are saved when the gauge is turned off and the gauge will
function in the same mode when powered up again.

8 Basic Functions

Tensile forces are displayed on the FL and recognized by the symbol. Compressive
forces are displayed on the FL and recognized by the symbol.

Display of Tension/Compression