Dillon GS Plus Force Gauge - Manual (Page 8)

GS series User’s Manual REV 2.1 22/01/12
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Peak-Tension mode Press MODE key until the
appeared on the display. The display will show the maximum tensile
force. See Figure 3b
Peak Tension
symbol
Figure 3b Peak Tension
Peak-Compression mode Press MODES key until
appeared on the display. The display will show the maximum
compressive force. See Figure 3c
Peak Compression
symbol
Figure 3c Peak Compression
Resetting the gauge Press RESET key to clear both maximum
registers and prepare for detecting the next maximum readings.
Backlit Display When you press any key or applied forces to load
sensor greater than 0.5 % of full scale the backlight will go on for 60
seconds.
Invert Display The display may be inverted or “reversed”, so that the
operator can read it more comfortably. Press and hold the MENU key
while powering up the GS to invert the display. This feature is
remembered after power down. Perform the same steps again to restore
the display to the opposite direction