SHIMPO FGE-series - Manual (Page 2)

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Reverse the Display
If unit is used with the hanger or mounted on a test stand and
the display must be reversed, follow this procedure:
1. Press the POWER switch and hold it; display will go
blank.
2. Press and hold UNIT switch.
3. Release POWER switch while you are still holding the
UNIT switch; display is still blank.
4. Press the POWER switch once more and release it while
still holding the UNIT switch. At this point you should
see the display reversed.
5. Release the UNIT switch; the display stays in that mode.
If you want to go back to the normal mode, just repeat steps
1 through 5.
Select Average or Peak
If you want to measure force in real time (average) the dis-
play will show only the digits and units of the force being
measured. If you want to measure "peak" force:
1. Press the PEAK button; the word PEAK will appear in
the upper left corner of the display.
2. The display will freeze after capturing the peak force.
3. Press ZERO to cancel previous peak and continue with
your tests.
If you want to go back to average mode press the PEAK
button again and the word PEAK will disappear from the
display.
NOTE: It is very important that you measure forces (ten-
sion or compression) that are in line with the measuring shaft
and not at any angle (see fig. 1). Failure to observe this di-
rective will damage the instrument. Also, after the gauge is
positioned and ready to take a measurement (with the proper
attachment in place) tare the unit by pressing the ZERO
switch. In the PEAK mode to clear the display for another
measurement, press the ZERO switch.
To measure tensile force use the hook attachment. The dis-
play will show the force measured and a minus sign (-) will
appear on the left of the display (right next to the digits).
Measure Tension
Measure Compression
To measure compression force use the flat head attachment.
No sign will appear on the left of the display during a com-
pression measurement.
Low Battery
When the battery charge starts to get low, a LO BAT sign
appears in the upper left corner of the display. At this point,
if necessary, the adapter/char ger can be used to power the
unit indefinitely. With the power off it takes approx. 12 hrs.
to fully charge. When the battery is fully charged the adapter/
charger cuts off completely to protect the battery.
Auto Power Off
If the power on the gauge is turned on and there is no
activity for 10 minutes, the power is automatically cut-off
to conserve battery charge. One minute before cut-off, the
sign PWR appears above the display digits to remind the
operator that there is 1 minute left before power cut-off. If
the adapter/charger is powering the gauge, the Auto Power
Cut-Off function becomes inactive.
Tracking Function
A tracking function has been introduced to check and
compensate for temperature drift. When measuring very
minute forces (a few oz.) and at a very slow rate, you may
want to turn off the tracking function. To turn the tracking
function on or off, follow the steps below:
1. Turn POWER off.
2. Press PEAK and UNIT switches simultaneously and
hold these until step 3 is complete.
3. Press POWER switch and release it to turn the power
on. If tracking function was on, the display will show
TRK OFF momentarily.
4. Release buttons PEAK & UNIT. The tracking function
is now off. Repeat above steps to turn it on. It is a good
idea to have this function on all the time unless it is
absolutely necessary to cancel it.
Fig. 1