Checkline Series-5 - Manual (Page 20)

Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User’s Guide
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External Trigger
ETH Enable high level-triggered External trigger mode
ETL Enable low level-triggered External trigger mode
ETHL Enable reading captured on a high to low transition
ETLH Enable reading captured on a low to high transition
ETD Disable External trigger mode
Input / Output Bits
Sn Set output bit (open drain, pull to ground). n=0,1,2
Cn Clear output bit. n=0,1,2
Rn Read current status of output bit or level of input pin. n=0,1,2,3
Personality
RN Read product name
RM Read model number
RV Read firmware version number
RS Read serial number
Other Commands
AOFFn Auto-shutoff. n=0-30 minutes. 0=auto shutoff disabled
SAVE Save current settings in nonvolatile memory
LIST List current settings and status
Following is an example LIST output: V1.00;LBF;CUR;FLTC8;FLTP1;AOUT00;AOFF5;FULL;MIT;POL;B0
All fields are separated by “;”. The first field shows the firmware version, the last field shows the remaining
battery power (B0=full charge, B3=minimum power). All other fields show the status of settings and
features using the same abbreviations as the commands to set them.
Any detected errors are reported back by means of the following error codes:
*10
Illegal command
*11 Not applicable
*12 Invalid specifier
*22 Value too large
10 CALIBRATION
10.1 Initial Physical Setup
The gauge should be mounted vertically to a test stand or fixture rugged enough to withstand a load
equal to the full capacity of the instrument. Certified deadweights or master load cells should be used,
along with appropriate mounting brackets and fixtures. Caution should be taken while handling such
equipment.
10.2 Calibration Procedure
1. Select Calibration from the menu. The display will appear as follows: