SHIMPO FGS-250PV User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo
FGS-250PVH, FGS-250PVM and/or FGS-250PVL
programmable motorized test stand. We trust you will
enjoy many years of professional results from your
Shimpo product.
Please read the entire instruction manual thoroughly
before initial set-up and operation; the information
contained herein will aid you in operating your Shimpo
programmable motorized test stand safely and with
excellent results.
If you have any questions regarding our product(s), call
your local Shimpo representative or contact Shimpo
Instruments directly for assistance.
Contents
Inspection/Standard Accessories .................................. 3
Features and Benefits .................................................. 3
Important Safety Precautions ...................................... 3
Display Panel ................................................................ 4
Terminals & Switches .................................................... 5
Set-Up .......................................................................... 5
Operation .................................................................... 6
Setting a Force Limit .............................................. 6
MANU (Manual)..................................................... 6
JOG (Jog) ............................................................... 6
SING (Single) .......................................................... 6
CONT (Continuous)................................................ 7
PROG (Program Operation) ................................... 7
RS232C Output Format ................................................ 9
Attaching Gauges ........................................................ 9
Attaching a Force Gauge to the
Force Gauge Plate ................................................. 9
Modifying the Force Gauge Plate
for Load Cell Use ................................................. 10
Attaching the DRI Force Gauge Plate
and Force Gauge ................................................. 10
Dimensions and Specifications ................................... 11
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 12
Warranty .................................................................... 12