Cooper Instruments & Systems Series M4 Digital Force Gage User Manual

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8.1 View Data

All the saved data points may be viewed. The record number is displayed, along with the corresponding
value and presently set unit of measurement. Any readings may be deleted individually. To do so, scroll to
the desired reading and press DELETE. The letter “D” will appear to the left of the record number, indicating
that the gauge is in Delete mode, as follows:

View Data

Press ENTER to delete the value. To exit Delete mode, press DELETE again. Any number of readings may
be individually deleted; however, all readings may also be cleared simultaneously. Refer to the Clear All
Data section for details.

8.2 Statistics

Statistical calculations are performed for the saved values. Calculations include number of readings,
minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation.

8.3 Output Data

Press ENTER to output data to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING DATA…”, then
“DATA SENT”. If there was a problem with communication, the display will show, “DATA NOT SENT”.
Saved data can be downloaded by some Cooper data collection programs. Refer to their respective user’s
guides for details.

8.4 Output Statistics

Press ENTER to output statistics to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING STATS…”, then
“STATS SENT”. If there was a problem with communication, the display will show, “STATS NOT SENT”.

8.5 Output Data & Stats

Press ENTER to output data and statistics to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING
DATA”, then “SENDING STATS…”, then “DATA SENT”, then “STATS SENT”. If there was a problem with
communication, the display will show, “DATA NOT SENT” and/or “STATS NOT SENT”.

8.6 Clear All Data

Press ENTER to clear all data from the memory. A prompt will be shown, “CLEAR ALL DATA?”. Select
Yes to clear all the data, or No to return to the sub-menu.

For output of data and/or statistics, RS-232 or USB output must be enabled. Data formatting is
following each value. Units can be either included or excluded. Output of data via the Mitutoyo
output is possible; however, output of statistics is not. Refer to the Communications section for details.
Note: Data is not retained while the gauge is powered off.

9 COMMUNICATIONS

Communication with Series 4 force gauges is achieved through the micro USB or 15-pin serial ports located
at the bottom of the instrument, as shown in the illustration in the Power section. Communication is possible
only when the gauge is in the main operating screen (i.e. not in a menu or configuration area).