SHIMPO Instruments FG-7000L-M-100, FG-7000L-M-50, FG-7000L-M-10, FG-7000L-M-5, FG-7000L-M-1 User manual

FG-7000L 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
sensor. NEVER exceed 150% of the rated capacity for S beam, or 120%
for ring type, or the load cell will be damaged. At 110% of the rated
capacity the display will flash a warning.

When mounting FG-7000L Series Digital Force Gauges, use M4 mount­ing screws with a maximum insertion depth of 7 mm into the gauge.
Hand tightens 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 sensor – damage to load cell 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.

If not using this instrument for extended periods of time, remove the
batteries to prevent potential battery leakage from causing product
damage.

DO NOT use tools to over torque the connection adapter. Hand-tighten
only so damage does not occur.

The FG-7000L Series digital force gauges provide additional ten­sion and compression testing flexibility with their external load cell
input. External load cells are immediately recognized when con­nected to the display base. Three styles of load cells are available
for your specific testing needs. The first is the ‘S’ Beam style load
cell for both tension and compression tests with capacities rang­ing from 220 lbf (100 kgf) up to 4500 lbf (2000 kgf). The second
style available is the ‘Ring’ type load cell for compression applica­tions with capacities ranging from 2250 lbf (1000 kgf) all the way
up to a hefty 44,000 lbf (200 kN). The third style is the “Mini Ring”
type load cell for compression applications with capacities from
220 lbg (100 kgf) to22 klbf (10,000 kgf).

The multiple-language FG-7000L’s provide menu programming
for easy selection and set-up of the instrument to your desired
requirements. Four selectable modes of operation include: Track
mode for live readings, Peak mode for displaying the maximum
reading, Auto Peak where the peak resets after a programmed pe­riod of time and First Peak where only the initial peak is recorded
once a decrease is sensed. The display has two selectable oper­ations, numerical view with bar graph or graphical view with bar
graph that if alarm tolerances are set, provides the user a quick
view where their process is in relation to their upper and lower
limit graph lines as well as pass/fail status.

These high-tech instruments can easily data log a reading at the
push of a button for simple data acquisition, or be set to continu­ous data storage. Data can be viewed on the screen, sent to the
optional printer, or loaded to be analyzed and graphed on the free
software program. The 1,000 point memory with definable groups
allows for multiple tests to be recorded and easily separated upon
loading. In addition, the comparator output can be set up for inte­gration of the instrument into a quality system for repetitive testing
such as on a production line.

The FG-7000L’s robust housings are designed to fit perfectly in
the operator’s hand for portable testing. The large back-lit, 180°
auto-reversible display, compression/tension icons, combined
with the dual labeled key pad allows for usage of the gauge in
various positions while still being able to easily view and operate.
These many features make the FG-7000L the ideal force instru­ment for various applications such as, incoming quality inspec­tion, finished goods testing, R&D or almost any force testing re­quirement.

SPECIFICATIONS

Accuracy: ± 0.2% F.S.
Selectable Units: kN, N, kgf, tf, lbf and klbf. (Depending on

Range)
Overload Capacity: S beam: 150% of F.S.; Ring & Mini Ring
Type 120% of F.S. (LCD flashes beyond 110% of F.S.)
Measurement method: Peak, Autopeak, First Peak or Track
Mode

Data Sampling Rate: 1000 Hz
Display: 160*128 dot matrix LCD with LED Backlight
Display Update Rate: 10 times/second
Resolution: (See page 2)
Memory: 1000 data
Set Point: Programmable high and low limits
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 / Adapter: Universal USB/BM charger, Input: 110 ~
240VAC

Temperature Effects: <0.054% per °F (0.03% FS per °C)
Outputs: USB,Serial Port RS-232, High & Low Limit NPN
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: 5.7 x 2.9 x 1.4” (145 x 73 x 35.5 mm)
Cable Length: 9.8’ (3 m)
Product Weight: 1.5 lb (0.7 kg)
Package Weight: 2.8 lb (1.3 kg)
Warranty: 1 year
Certification: CE
Included Accessories: AC Adapter/Charger, USB cable, calibra-

tion cert., carrying case

LOAD CELL SPECIFICATIONS
Zero Balance: ±2% F.S.
Non-Linearity: S Beam 0.03% F.S.; Ring Type 0.1% F.S., Mini

Ring 0.5% F.S.
Hysteresis: S Beam 0.03% F.S.; Ring Type 0.1% F.S., Mini Ring

0.5% F.S.
Temp. Effect: S Beam 0.03%/10°C F.S.; Ring & Mini Ring Type

0.05%/10°C F.S.
Overload Protection: S Beam 150%; Ring & Mini Ring Type
120%
Protection Class: IP76

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1. LCD SCREEN STANDARD VIEW

Test Mode Icons:

Track: Real Time, live measuring mode

Peak: Reading will not change until a higher value is mea­sured

AutoPeak: When Peak Time is up, resets peak value automat­ically

First Peak: Captures First Peak after drop ratio decrease has
been detected. Drop Ratio set in menus.

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

3. OK/OV Indicator:

Under Lower Limit

Between Low Limit & Upper Limit

Over Upper Limit

4. Force Icons: Indicates force direction.

Tension

Compression

5. Current measured value

6. Analog bar: Indicates current position within full scale. When
the bar enters the area enclosed by the dotted line, this
signifies the full scale capacity is exceeded by an overload
condition.

7. Storage icon: Indicates data is being saved.

8. System time

9. Units Indicator: Selected engineering unit.

10. Load Cell Capacity Icon:

1

3

4

5

9

6

8

10

7

2

Digital View

1

3

5

9

6

8

If no load cell is connected, this symbol appears & blinks

2. LOAD CELL CAPACITY & RESOLUTION TABLES

S-Beam for

Compression or

Tension

S-1

M-1

S-2

S-5

M-5

S-10
R-10

M-10

S-20

R-50
M-50

R-100
M-100

R-200

Capacity 1000 100 220 - - -

Resolution 0.1 0.01 0.05 - - -

Capacity 2000 200 450 - - -

Resolution 0.5 0.05 0.1 - - -

Capacity 5000 500 1100 - - -

Resolution 1 0.1 0.1 - - -

Capacity 10000 1000 2250 10 - -

Resolution 1 0.1 0.5 0.01 - -

Capacity - 2000 4500 20 - -

Resolution - 0.5 1 0.005 - -

Capacity - 5000 - 50 11 5

Resolution - 0.5 - 0.005 0.001 0.0005

Capacity - - - 100 22 10

Resolution - - - 0.01 0.005 0.001

Capacity - - - 200 44 20

Resolutiion - - - 0.05 0.01 0.005

10

7

2

Graphic View

N kgf lbf kN klbf tf

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3. KEY FUNCTIONS

All keys are capacitive touch.

ON/OFF: Push for 2 seconds to power On or Off

During Measurement: Print the current force value or
store data, depending on the key setting. (See 4.5.8 for
key setting)
In Menus: Back or quit.

From the home screen, touch “MENU” to enter the main menu.
(Figure 4-1)

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

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

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

4. ADVANCED MENU OPTIONS

4.1 Menu Structure

Unit

Group

Measurement

Memory

Printing

Menu

System

Language

Calibration

Information

Tolerance

Test Mode

Peak Time

Alarm

Storage Mode

Browse All

Browse Selected

Delete Selected

Delete All

Print Recent

Print Selected

Print All

Display Mode

Display Direction

Auto Power Off

Backlight

Key Tone

Date/Time

Password

Key Setting

RS-232 Baud Rate

Default Setting

Figure 4-1a Figure 4-1b

4.2 Measurement

The Measurement menu contains six selectable items: Unit,
Group, Tolerance, Peak Time and Alarm. (Figure 4-2)

Figure 4-2a Figure 4-2b

4.2.1 Unit

The measuring unit can be selected under this menu. Differ­ent range models may have different unit selection capabili­ties. Touch “ZERO” or “MENU” keys to shift to the next selec­tion. Press “LOG” to cancel or touch “MENU” to confirm and
exit. (Figure 4-2c)

Figure 4-2c

4.2.2 Group

When several test samples need to be measured, the sam­ples can be coded into groups. The range is 01-99. When set
to “00”, become, “01” automatically. Press “ZERO” to adjust
the value, touch “MODE” to shift to the next position. Touch
“LOG” to cancel; press “MENU” to confirm and exit. (Figure
4-2d)

Figure 4-2d

4.2.3 Tolerance

In the Tolerance menu, program high and low limit values to
enable ok/ov testing. The lower limit value cannot be greater
than the upper limit value, and neither limit value can be great­er than 110% of the rated capacity. Press “ZERO” to adjust the
value, touch “MODE” to shift to the next position. Press “LOG”
to cancel; touch “MENU” to confirm and exit. (Figure 4-2e)
NOTE: Alarm must be set to on for tolerance values to be ac­tive.

Figure 4-2e

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4.2.4 Test Mode

Change the mode of operation between the four modes.
Press “ZERO” or “MODE” keys to select. Press “LOG” to can­cel or “MENU” to confirm and exit. This adjustment can also
be changed at the home screen display by simply pressing
“MODE” (Figure 4-2f). First Peak Mode will display a drop ra­tio menu (Figure 4-2g). This drop ratio actives the first peak
recording.

Series: Continuous data logging will only operate while in the
Auto Peak measuring mode. When the peak time has expired,
unit stores the current displayed peak value and then resets
the peak value on the display. Touch “LOG” to start, touch
“LOG” again to end.

Figure 4-3b

Figure 4-2f Figure 4-2g

4.2.5 Peak Time

In the Peak Time menu, the peak auto reset time can be set.
The range is 1-99 seconds. Touch “ZERO” to adjust the value,
press “MODE” to shift to the next position. Press “LOG” to can­cel; touch “MENU” to confirm and exit. (Figure 4-2h)

Figure 4-2h

4.2.6 Alarm

The alarm function can be turned on or off to activate or de­activate the user programmed tolerances set in the Tolerance
Menu. Touch “ZERO” or “MODE” keys to shift to the next po­sition. Press “LOG” to cancel, touch “MENU” to confirm and
exit. (Figure 4-2i)

Figure 4-2i

4.3 Memory

In the Memory menu, the user can select the mode of data stor­age, browse, delete, or print the data. (Figure 4-3a)

Figure 4-3a

4.3.1 Storage Mode
Two storage modes can be selected in this menu: Single and
Series. Touch “ZERO” or “MODE” keys to select between the
two. Press “LOG” to cancel; touch “MENU” to confirm and exit.
(Figure 4-3b)

Single: At the home screen, pressing the “LOG” stores the cur­rent displayed value. (If the default settings key is for storage.
See 4.5.8 key setting.)

4.3.2 Browse All

The data will be displayed. Touch “ZERO” or “MODE” keys to
shift to the next position. Touch “MENU” to see Delete
or Print options. Touch “LOG” to go back. (Fig. 4-3c)

j Position number
k Data and units
l Force Direction
m First Position Data

Figure 4-3c

4.3.4 Browse Selected

User can choose the data to browse. The available range of
data stored is shown. Touch “ZERO” to adjust the value. Press
“MODE” to shift to the next position. Press “LOG” to cancel;
touch “MENU” to confirm. (Figure 4-3d)

Figure 4-3d

4.3.5 Delete Selected

Select the range of data to be deleted. Touch “ZERO” to adjust
the value. Press “MODE” to shift to the next position. Touch
“LOG” to cancel; touch “MENU” to confirm. (Figure 4-3e)

Figure 4-3e

4.3.6 Delete All

In this menu, a prompt will appear. All data will be deleted by
selecting “YES” and canceled by selecting “NO” or pressing
“LOG”. (Figure 4-3f)

m

j k

l

Figure 4-3f

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4.4 Printing

The Printing menu contains three selectable items: Print Recent,
Print Selected and Print All. (Figure 4-4a) The data saved in mem­ory can be output to a printer through the serial port RS232 con­nection. (See 6.2.1 RS232 for more information) An example test
report is shown in Figure 4-4b.

Figure 4-4a Figure 4-4b

4.4.1 Print Recent

Print recently stored data in this menu. The range is 0~19. (Fig­ure 4-4c) Touch “ZERO” to adjust the value. Touch “MODE”
to shift to the next position. Press “LOG” to cancel. Press
“MENU” to confirm.

Figure 4-4c

4.4.2 Print Selected

In this menu, select the data range to print. Touch “ZERO” to
adjust the value, touch “MODE” to shift to the next position.
Press “LOG” to cancel; touch “MENU” to confirm. (Figure 4-4d)

4.5.1 Display Mode

Two display modes may be selected: Digital and Graphic (Fig­ure 4-5c)

Figure 4-5c

4.5.2 Display Direction

Select the mode of the LCD display: Automatic, Obverse and
Reverse. Touch “ZERO” or “MODE” keys to shift to the next
position. Press “LOG” to cancel; Push “MENU” to confirm and
exit. (Figure 4-5d)

Figure 4-5d

4.5.3 Auto Power Off

To maximize battery life, the power can be set to shutdown
after non-use. The time can be set in this menu. The range is
01-99 minutes. When set to “99” the gauge will never turn off.
Touch “ZERO” to adjust the value, touch “MODE” to shift to the
next position. Press “LOG” to cancel; Push “MENU” to confirm
and exit. (Figure 4-5e)

Figure 4-4d

4.4.3 Print All

To print all data saved in memory, a prompt window will dis­play. All data will be printed by selecting “YES”. This operation
will be canceled by selecting “NO” or touching “LOG”. (Figure
4-4e)

Figure 4-4e

4.5 System

Under the System menu, several parameters may be set per Fig­ure 4-5a, 4-5b.

Figure 4-5a Figure 4-5b

Figure 4-5e

4.5.4 Backlight

Under this menu, the backlight can be set to ON, OFF or have
an auto shutdown. Touch “ZERO” or “MODE” keys to shift to
the next position. Press “LOG” to cancel. Press “MENU” to
confirm and exit. (Figure 4-5f)

Figure 4-5f

4.5.5 Key Tone

Turn the key sound ON or OFF. Touch “ZERO” or “MODE”
keys to shift to the next position. Touch “LOG” to cancel; Press
“MENU” to confirm and exit. (Figure 4-5g)

Figure 4-5g

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4.5.6 Date/Time

The system time may be set under this menu. Touch “ZERO”
to adjust the value. Press “MODE” to shift to the next position.
Touch “LOG” to cancel. Press “MENU” to confirm and exit.
(Figure 4-5h)

4.6 Language

Select between English, German and Chinese (Figure 4-6a)

Figure 4-6a

Figure 4-5h

4.5.7 Password

The system password can be changed. First, enter the old
password, then enter the new password and confirm the
new password. The default System password is “123”. Touch
“ZERO” to adjust the value. Press “MODE” to shift to the next
position. Touch “LOG” to cancel; Push “MENU” to confirm and
exit. (Figure 4-5i)

Figure 4-5i

4.5.8 Key Setting

Set the default function of the “LOG” key from the home
screen. The function can be set to print or store the current
displayed value. Press “ZERO” or “MODE” to select the proper
setting. Press “LOG” to cancel; touch “MENU” to confirm and
exit. (Figure 4-5j)

Figure 4-5j

4.5.9 RS232 Baurate

Adjust Baurate to available bits per second selection in Figure
4-5k.

4.7 Calibration

Users can field-calibrate the gauge. First, enter the system pass­word (Default is 123) by pressing the “ZERO” and “MODE” keys.
Then press “MENU” to confirm. (Figure 4-7a)

Figure 4-7a

jCalibration Point
kCurrent Value
lStandard Input Value

Figure 4-7b

Load a standard force on the gauge. Wait a moment for the force
to stabilize. The current value (2) should equal the standard force
applied.

If the values do not match, press “ZERO” and “MODE” keys to
correct the standard input value (3).

Press “MENU” to enter the next calibration point. After any of the
calibration points have been completed, touch “LOG” to exit the
calibration mode. Then save the calibration or discard by pressing
“Yes” or “No”.

After completing the calibration of the 5th point, the confirmation
window will automatically ask to “Save and Exit” by selecting
“Yes” or “No”. (Figure 4-7c)

Figure 4-5k

4.5.10 Default Setting

If you make a selection that you feel has caused the gauge
to operate improperly, you can restore it to the factory default
settings. Carefully use this function! (Figure 4-5l)

Figure 4-5l

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Figure 4-7c

Press “ZERO” or “MODE” to select, then press “MENU”. If “Yes”
is selected, “Calibration Complete!” is displayed.

NOTE:

1. Ensure that the tare of attachment has been cleared before
calibration.

2. For higher measuring precision throughout the test range,
calibrating a point with a force at full scale is recommended.

3. Compression and tension calibrations are saved separately.
The force gauge can identify the direction of the force, but each
must be completed in a separate procedure.

4.8 Information

Information includes the model, version of the software and the
serial number. (Figure 4-8a)

1KN

SN

Figure 4-8a

5. CHARGING

The FG-7000L Series Digital Force Gauge is supplied with a set
of 3 Nickel Metal Hydride AAA rechargeable batteries, which are
supplied fully charged to allow immediate use. Users need to re­charge batteries when a low battery icon flashes. Users should
connect the gauge and the charger using the USB cable. Then
connect the charger to an AC socket to start charging. Laptops
and other USB devices can also charge the gauge. A fully charged
battery pack will provide approximately 16 hours of constant use.
Rechargeable battery pack:

- Type: Ni-MH 3.6VDC 800mAH rechargeable batteries

-Charging time: approx. 3~4 hours

-Battery life: approx. charge and discharge 500 times

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1 USB

The FG-7000L Series Digital Force Gauge is designed in accor­dance with USB2.0 standard protocol. (Figure 6-1a) The USB Port
can be connected to a charger with the USB cable for charging
the internal Ni-MH battery and can be connected to a computer
for uploading the measured values. Connect the gauge and the
computer with the USB cable, then open the computer software.
Upload the values. Please refer to the software manual for addi­tional information.

Figure 6-1a

6.2.1 RS232

The RS232 serial port is used to connect a printer to print the
memory data.

RS-232 specifications are as follows:

-Data transmission: serial interface

-Synchronization: asynchronous

-Signal Level: RS-232 level, logic 1:-5v, logic 0: +5v

-Hardware Flow Control: None

-Data word length: 8 bits

-Stop bit: 1bit

-Parity: None

-Baud rate: 38400

6.2.2 Comparison Output

Comparison Output internal circuit shown as Figure 6-2a.

Figure 6-2a

When the measured value is less than the lower limit tolerance
value, the “pc2” operates, 7pin and 6pin line conduction. When
the measured value is more than the upper limit tolerance value
or 110% of the rated capacity, the “pc1” operates, 4pin and 6pin
line conduction. Maximum permissible voltage: 7pin to 6pin, 4pin
to 6pin 35V; 6pin to 7pin, 6pin to 4pin 6V.

7. MISC.

7.1 Parts List

6.2 Port Pin Assignments

PIN# Definition

1 RS232-Transmit

2 RS232-Receive

3 RS232-Ground

4 Comparison Output B

5 Reserved

6 Comparison Output C

7 Comparison Output A

8 Reserved

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Indicator

Charger

Load Cell

(S Beam or Ring Type)

Manual

USB Cable

7

7.2 Diagram

Sensor
Adapter
Connection

Capacitive
Touch Keys

USB Port:

Recharge the internal
Ni-MH battery or
connect to PC

7.3 Dimensions

160*128 Dots LCD

(See LCD Screen)

Robust Metal Housing

Communications Port

(See Figure 6-1a)

S Beam Ring Type

Mini Ring Type

S-Beam Ring Type

S-Beam Load Cell Ring Load Cell

Capacity

1kN

2kN

5kN

10kN

20kN

W H B M

51 76.2 25.4 M12X1.75

Dimensions

Capacity

10kN 32 8

20kN 38 11 30

50kN

100kN

200kN 100 28 36 48 120 80

Mini Ring Load Cell

D d L H DI M

32 8 14 16 24.5 3-M5

38 11 14 16 30 3-M6

51 15 22 25 41 4-M10

Dimensions (mm)

D d L H SR DI M

14 16 16

82 22 32 44 50 68

Dimensions (mm)

24.5
3-M5

4-M8

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