Torbal FA Series - Manual

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Instruction Manual – FA Series Force Gauge
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Cautionary Notes ........................................................................................................................... - 2 -
1.1 Main Safety Rules ................................................................................................................... - 2 -
1.2 Rules for Disposing of a Worn Force Gauge ........................................................................ - 2 -
1.3 Important Handling Cautions and Warnings ...................................................................... - 3 -
1.4 Safety Rules for Measurements over 1kN (about 100kg) .................................................... - 4 -
Chapter 2: Specifications ................................................................................................................................. - 5 -
Chapter 3: Part Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... - 7 -
Chapter 4: Keys and Display Indicators ....................................................................................................... - 10 -
Chapter 5: Functions, Descriptions, Definitions .......................................................................................... - 11 -
Chapter 6: Mounting Force Gauge on a Test Stand .................................................................................... - 12 -
Chapter 7: Getting Started ............................................................................................................................ - 13 -
Chapter 8: User’s Menu ................................................................................................................................. - 14 -
Chapter 9: Force Gauge Menu Diagram ...................................................................................................... - 15 -
Chapter 10: Applications ............................................................................................................................... - 17 -
10.1 Data Stored .......................................................................................................................... - 17 -
10.2 Threshold ............................................................................................................................. - 19 -
Chapter 11: Units ............................................................................................................................................ - 20 -
Chapter 12: Configuration ............................................................................................................................. - 21 -
12.1 Measure Speed .................................................................................................................... - 21 -
12.2 Auto-zeroing ........................................................................................................................ - 21 -
12.3 Printout ................................................................................................................................ - 22 -
12.4 Interface and USB Port Configuration ............................................................................. - 23 -
12.5 LCD Settings........................................................................................................................ - 24 -
12.6 Language .............................................................................................................................. - 24 -
12.7 Date and Time ..................................................................................................................... - 25 -
12.8 Keyboard ............................................................................................................................. - 25 -
12.9 Auto-OFF ............................................................................................................................. - 25 -
12.10 Battery ................................................................................................................................ - 26 -
12.11 Defaults .............................................................................................................................. - 26 -
Chapter 13: Taking a Measurement ............................................................................................................. - 27 -
13.1 Push Force ........................................................................................................................... - 27 -
13.2 Pull Force ............................................................................................................................. - 27 -
13.3 Type of Measurement Diagrams ....................................................................................... - 28 -
13.4 Measurement Setup Diagrams........................................................................................... - 29 -
Chapter 14: Calibration ................................................................................................................................. - 30 -
Chapter 15: Maintenance, Trouble Shooting, and Repairing Minor Damage ......................................... - 32 -
15.1 Cleaning the Force Gauge .................................................................................................. - 32 -
Chapter 16: Additional Attachments ............................................................................................................ - 33 -
Chapter 17: Warranty .................................................................................................................................... - 33 -
Chapter 18: Notes ........................................................................................................................................... - 33 -