Checkline FGS-100PX - Manual (Page 4)

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2.0 Important Safety Instructions
Read this section carefully before initial set up.
Position test stand on a level, heavy-duty table.
Confi rm that the test stand case is properly grounded to the AC line.
Keep hands, hair and jewelry away from stand when drive assembly is in motion.
Operate the membrane keypad with care. Do not use sharp objects that may puncture
the overlay.
Always wear eye protection when testing materials.
Do not store or use in oily, dusty, humid or wet areas
Ensure that AC power is removed (off) from test stand before making any adjustments.
If ALARM LED indicates drive assembly has been overloaded, immediately switch the
power switch to the off position and correct the overload condition. Wait at least two minutes
before restarting the test stand.
3.0 Set up Procedures
1. Connect all the necessary cables and AC cord before applying power to the test stand.
IF communication between the force gauge and test stand is desired, using an FGV-X or
FGV-XY force gauge, use cable part number FGV-FGS250PV to connect the force gauge
to the test stand.
IF communication between the force gauge and test stand is desired, using a DFS force
gauge, use cable part number FGS-50PCABLE to connect the force gauge to the test
stand.
2. If communication between the force gauge and test stand is desired, turn on the force gauge
before turning on the test stand; this is necessary for the test stand to recognize the connected
Shimpo force gauge.
3. T 3. The power switch for the test stand is located on the rear of the unit. After power is applied,
all the segments and LED’s will execute a power up and self test. After the self test, the test stand
will display 0.00 (inches - English) or 0.0 (mm – metric).
NOTE: I NOTE: If after power up, the test stand takes longer to initialize and a “no_F” display is observed
from the display, check the (force gauge to test stand) cable, FGV-FGS250PV, and the baud rate setting for
the FGV-X or FGV-XY force gauge (19200 baud). (See your force gauge manual for baud rate communication
and set-up) The FGS-100PXH/100PXL test stands communicate at 19200 baud with the Shimpo FGV-X and
FGV-XY force gauges. As noted above, if using a Shimpo DFS force gauge, (9600 baud max) use cable part
number FGS-50PCABLE, which provides DFS to test stand and PC communication capability.
NOTE: The FGS-50PCABLE cable incorporates a segment of cable that attaches to the test stand and
another that attaches to a PC.