Serial inputs, Recalibration, Trouble shooting – Dillon GL Electronic Force Gauge User Manual
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► . Press ▲ to cycle between choices of YES and NO. YES will return to
factory default settings. Choosing NO will keep the current settings. Press ► to
accept choice and return to operating mode.
Recalibration:
Ensure the force gauge is meeting your accuracy requirements by recalibrating at
regular intervals. Your Dillon distributor can assist you with this practice and service.
Serial Inputs
Content Instruction
*
Response
“
P”
Returns reading output
Zero gauge
“
Z”
Display goes to zero
Peak/live mode
‘T”
Toggles between peak value & live value
* One command per second maximum input rate.
Trouble shooting
Item Reason
Solution
Gauge locks on beep
Low battery
Connect to charger
Gauge does not power on Low battery
Connect to charger
Low battery
Connect to charger
Gauge powers off
Auto-off function
configured
Adjust auto-off to longer interval or turn off
Serial output not
recognized
Improper parameters in
software program
Align settings with gauge output settings. See
PRINT section.
Undesired loading such
as side load or torque
Insure push or pull force acts through load cell.
Eliminate torque or off-axis loads.
Local gravity constant
parameter configured
Verify Loc.n parameter in setup.
Gauge does not read
accurately
Overloaded or out of
calibration gauge
Contact your authorized Dillon distributor
an Avery Weigh-Tronix Brand
USA office
1000 Armstrong Drive
Fairmont, Minnesota 56031 USA
Sales +01 (507) 238-8796
Service +01 (507) 238-4461
UK office
P. O. Box 9533
Smethwick
West Midlands B66 2TE U.K.
Sales +44 870 444 6132
Service +44 870 901 4116
11/06