SHIMPO FG-3000 - Manual (Page 2)

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.
Table 1-3
MENUS SUBMENUS SELECTIONS
Measurement
Unit N, kgf, lb, ozf
Test Mode Track, Peak, Preset
Browse
Print Selected, All
Delete All Yes, No
System
Display Obverse, Reverse
Auto Power On, Off
Backlight On, Off
Key Sound On, Off
Date/Time
Calibration Yes, No
Default Yes, No
Language
English, Chinese,
Japanese, German
Information Model, SN, Version
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2. PREPARATION
2.1 Confirm the model
This series force gauge has 5 ranges available, each model corre-
sponding 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 mea-
suring 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 Mea-
surement Mode sub-menus, as shown in Fig. 3-1.
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