Shimpo Instruments FG-3000 Instruction Manual

FG-3000 Digital Force Gauge Operation Manual

Operators should wear protection such as a mask and gloves in case pieces or components break away from the unit under test.

Whether the unit is ON or OFF, DO NOT exceed the capacity of the gauge. NEVER exceed 150% of the rated capacity, or the load cell will be damaged. At 110% of the rated capacity, the display will flash a warning.

When mounting FG-3000 Series Digital Force Gauges, use M6 mounting screws with a maximum insertion depth of 7 mm into the gauge. Hand tighten mounting screws, DO NOT use tools. Do not use damaged clamp.

Measure in line tension and compression forces only. DO NOT attempt to measure forces at an angle to the measuring shaft – damage to load cell and/or shaft may result.

Do not attempt to repair or alter this instrument. Warranty will be voided and damage to the unit may result.

Use and store within the stated temperature and humidity ranges, or damage and failure may result.

When using adapter measuring heads, do not use tools. Hand tighten only.

The n e w FG - 3 0 0 0 Se r i e s di g i t a l fo r c e ga u g e s are t h e choice f o r s i m p l e , cost-effective t e n s i o n a n d compression testing.Combining one of t h e m o s t c o m p a c t h o u s ings, yet maintaining a large back- l i t L C D, these units were d e s i g n e d to fit p e r f e c t l y in the h a n d fo r ease o f use. T h e m u l t i - l a n g u a g e FG-3000’s provide m e n u p r o gramming f o r intuitive s e t - u p o f the i n s t r u m e n t to y o u r desired re q u i r e m e n t s . Three modes of operation ar e selectable: Track mode displays live readings, Pe a k mode r e c o r d s t h e maximum reading s e n s e d d u r i n g the test, an d P r e - s e t mode wh i c h activates user de f i n e d high a n d lo w limit s e t po i n t s . The p r o g r a m m a b l e li m its pr o v i d e a quick vi s u a l an d audible in d i c a t i o n if a test passes o r f a i l s . I n addition, a comparator o u t p u t enables in t e g r a t i o n of the in s t r u m e n t into your qu a l ity s y s t e m f o r r e p e t i t i v e testing s u c h a s on production lines.

The display graphics facilitate user comprehension and operation. An analog bar graph provides perspective o f c u r r e n t reading in c o m p a r i s o n t o the full s c a l e range. P a s s / Fail icons p r o v i d e a n i n s t a n t response of the t e s t i n g outcome w h i l e a st o r a g e s y m b o l ac k n o w l edges when a re a d i n g is lo g g e d . A me n u - s e l e c t a b l e display o r i e n t a t i o n streamlines s w i t c h i n g from p u s h to pull testing for portable or test stand applications.

SPECIFICATIONS

Accuracy: ± 0.3% F.S. Selectable Units: N, kgf, ozf, and lbf. (Depending on Range) Overload Capacity: 150% of F.S. (LCD flashes beyond 110% of

F.S.)

Measurement Method: Peak, Track, Preset Data Sampling Rate: 1000 Hz Display: 160*128 dot matrix LCD with Backlight Display Update Rate: 10 times/second Resolution: (See chart) Memory: 500 data Set Point: Programmable high and low limits in Preset Mode Battery Indicator: Display flashes battery icon when battery is

low

Power: 3.6VDC 800mAH Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Battery Life: Approximately 16 hours continuous use per full

charge Charger / Adaptor: Universal USB/BM charger, Input: 110 ~ 240VAC

Temperature Effects: <0.054% per °F (0.03% FS per °C) Outputs: USB, RS-232; High & Low Limit NPN’s Operating Temperature: 14 to 104°F (-10 to 40°C) Storage Relative Humidity: 20 to 80% Housing: Aluminum Storage Temperature: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) Oper. Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% Dimensions: 5.5 x 2.8 x 1.4” (140 x 71 x 35.5 mm) Product Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg) Package Weight: 2.25 lb (1 kg) Warranty: 1 year Included Accessories: AC Adaptor/Charger, USB cable, calibra-

tion cert., 6 attachments: hook, flat tip, conical tip, chisel tip, notched tip, extension shaft.

LCD Screen

1. Battery icon: Battery level or charging status. Flashes when gauge needs to be recharged.

2. OK/OV Indicator: Measured value between low limit

and upper limit; Value over upper limit Value between lower limit and 75% of lower limit

3. Force icon: Indicates force direction. Tension

Compression

4. Test mode icon: Three measurement modes: Track, Peak

and Preset

5. Current meaured value

6. Analog bar: Indicates current position within full scale. When the bar enters the area enclosed by the dotted line, it means

full scale capacity is exceeded and overload.

7. Storage icon: Indicates data is being saved.

8. System time

9. Units Indicator: Selected engineering unit.

10. Data Transmission icon

1. OPERATION

1.1 Key Functions

All keys are capacitive touch.

ON/OFF: Push for 1 second to power On or Off

During Measurement: Store data. In Menus: Back or quit.

During Measurement: Enter the menus. In Menus: Select or Enter

During Measurement: Track mode, tares weight of attachment. In Peak modes, resets the peak value. In Menus: Moves selection up or increases the value.

During Measurement: Changes the measure mode from Track, Peak or Preset In Menus: Moves selection down or decreases the value.

1.2 Modes Track: Real time, live measuring mode. Peak: Peak readings will not change until a higher value is mea-

sured. Preset: User-defined set points GO/NG testing with available and visual indicators.

1.3 Menu Structure

The FG-3000 Series Force Gauge has multi-level menu interface (Table 1-3) that enables simple navigation and programming.

2. PREPARATION

2.1 Confirm the model

This series force gauge has 5 ranges available, each model corresponding to the capacity and resolution shown on the last page of this manual. Select the appropriate model you need before use.

2.2 Choose the adapter

To fit your application, this series force gauge is equipped with a variety of measuring head adapters. Select the appropriate measuring adapter prior to testing.

To mount the measuring adapter, install the adapter on the gauge’s measurement shaft. Tighten by hand. Do not tighten with any tool.

NOTE: Do not use tools to tighten the adapter to the gauge shaft. Damage to the force gauge will occur.

3. SETUP

3.1 Measurement

The Measurement menu contains the Unit of measure and Measurement Mode sub-menus, as shown in Fig. 3-1.

MENUS SUBMENUS SELECTIONS

Measurement

System

Language

Information Model, SN, Version

Unit N, kgf, lb, ozf

Test Mode Track, Peak, Preset

Browse

Print Selected, All

Delete All Yes, No

Display Obverse, Reverse

Auto Power On, Off

Backlight On, Off

Key Sound On, Off

Date/Time

Calibration Yes, No

Default Yes, No

English, Chinese,

Japanese, German

Table 1-3

Fig. 3-1

3.2 Select Units

The measuring units can be selected under this menu. Different range models may have different unit selection capabilities. Touch “ZERO” or “MODE” keys to shift to the next selection. Press “LOG” to cancel or touch “MENU” to confirm and exit. (Fig. 3-2)

Fig. 3-2

3.3 Select Test Mode

The FG-3000 has 3 types of Test Modes.

Track: The real time measuring mode. Under this mode, press the ZERO key to tare any initial reading being displayed.

Peak: In Peak mode, the maximum force will be recorded and displayed. Press the ZERO key to reset the peak value.

4.1 Memory

Preset: Enables the setting of an upper and lower limit to com-

pare to the measured force value. A simple GO/NG analysis is displayed on screen via icon indicators for quick pass/fail testing. To guarantee an accurate test, make sure to zero the display and tare any small force being displayed before beginning the test.

There are two means to select your appropriate Test Mode. At the home screen simply press the MODE key to scroll through the three measuring modes.

You can also select the mode under the Measurement menu in the Test Mode sub-menu. See Fig. 3-3(a)

If the Preset is selected, a new screen will pop up where you can set the Upper and Lower limits. See Fig 3-3(b)

Press ZERO to adjust the number and press MODE to move to the next digit.

Fig. 4-1

Memory menu contains three submenus: Browse, Print, Delete all, as shown in Fig. 4-1.

You can browse stored data or print all the data via the FG-PRINT mini-printer (sold separately). You may also delete all the records in the Delete all sub-menu.

4.2 Browse

In the Browse sub-menu. The data in memory can be reviewed in the order saved which is oldest to newest. See Fig. 4-2(a)

Press ZERO/UP or MODE/DOWN to scroll.

Press MENU. A small window will pop out. Here you can select Delete or Print. See Fig. 4-2(b).

If you select Delete, a confirm window will appear asking you to confirm. Press MENU to confirm or LOG to exit.

Fig. 3-3(a) Fig. 3-3(b)

Note:

1) The upper limit can not exceed 110% capacity of the force gauge.

2) The lower limit must not be less than 10% of capacity.

3) The upper limit must exceed the lower limit

4. SAVING THE MEASURED VALUE

Measured results can be stored in the force gauge’s memory. You can review or print the stored data at a later time.

At the home screen press the LOG key to store a value. The storage icon will be displayed.

The data stored is the current displayed force value in Track and Preset modes. In Peak mode it is the peak value shown on the display.

Fig. 4-2(a) Fig. 4-2(b)

4.3 Print

You can print the data in memory. Enter Print. (Fig. 4-3) Choose Selected or All.

Fig. 4-3

If Selected is chosen, the total Range of available data points will be indicated. Adjust the value points to be printed to the right of Select. Fig. 4-3(a)

If All is selected, a confirm window will appear asking you to confirm. See Fig. 4-3(b).

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