Dillon GS Plus Force Gauge - Manual (Page 6)

GS series User’s Manual REV 2.1 22/01/12
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To power up the gauge press the ON/OFF key. A short self-test
runs during which the display will show the capacity in Newton.
After the self test, providing no load has been applied to the
instrument, the display will show all zeroes. This is because the gauge
re-zeroes itself during the self-test routine.
*If a force is applied via the load cell probe (hole at bottom of
GS), the reading on display will register the applied force.
*Forces may not show zero if it is moved during the self test
routine. Once it is properly mounted and zeroed the reading will be
stable.
*Do not overload the load sensor. This will cause irreparable
damage. Forces greater than 120% of full-scale will produce an audible
beep and OL symbol will blink on the display until load is release and
RESET key is pressed.
To power down the gauge press the ON/OFF key.
*All the current settings are saved when the gauge is turned off
and the gauge will function in the same mode when powered up again.
Basic Functions
Tensile forces are displayed on the GS and recognized by the
symbol , Compressive forces are displayed on the GS and recognized
by the symbol
Display of Tension/Compression
Tension
symbol
Load indicator
bar of tension
Compression
Load indicator symbol
bar of
compression
Figure 2 Tension and compression displays