Checkline Series-5 User Manual

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Series 5 Digital Force Gauges

User’s Guide

2. Press

DIRECTION to invert the display, if desired. ENTER to continue. The display will appear as

follows:

The gauge can be calibrated at up to 10 points in each direction. Enter the number of calibration
points for each direction (compression and tension). At least one point must be selected for each
direction.

Note: To achieve the accuracy specification of ±0.1%, it is recommended to calibrate the gauge
at 5 or more even increments in both the tension and compression directions. For example, a
gauge with capacity of 10 lbF should be calibrated at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 lb loads in each direction.

3. To escape the Calibration menu at any time, press ESCAPE. The display will appear as follows:

Selecting “CANCEL” will revert back to the Calibration setup. Selecting “EXIT W/O SAVING” will
return to the menu without saving changes.

4. After the number of calibration points has been entered, press ENTER. The display will appear as

follows:

5. Place the force gauge horizontally on a level surface free from vibration, then press ZERO. The

gauge will calculate offsets, and the display will appear as follows:

CALIBRATION

NOT COMPLETE

CANCEL

EXIT W/O SAVING

CALIBRATION

To invert the
display, press the
DIRECTION button.

THEN PRESS ENTER

CALIBRATION

ENTER # CAL POINTS

(1 TO 10)

COMPRESSION:

TENSION :

CALIBRATION

OFFSET

Place force gauge
horizontal
THEN PRESS ZERO