KERN & SOHN FL 2K - Manual

Sauter GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-199
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
Instruction Manual
FL
FL-BA-e-1411 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Before Use
3. Operation Overview
4. Powering the FL
5. Battery Indicator
6. Fitting Accessories
7. Mounting to a Test Stand
8. Powering up
9. Basic Functions
10. Main Menus
AUTO-OFF
PASS-FAIL
MEMORY
CALIBRATION
DIAGNOSTIC
ABOUT
11. Measurement Practice
12. FL Specifications
13. Conversion Factor
14. Declaration of Conformity
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the SAUTER FL series instrument.
With correct use and regular re-calibration it will give many
years of accurate and reliable service.
The FL can measure tensile and compressive forces
accurately, being simply used by the operator. It may be
used handheld or mounted on a fixture or test stand.
SAUTER offers software and accessories to make the
force gauge even more versatile. Ask your SAUTER
distributor for additional information or visit our website at
www.kern-sohn.com
2. Before Use
After having received the unit please check that no
physical damage has occurred to the packaging material,
plastic case or the instrument itself. If any damage is
evident, please notify SAUTER immediately.
3. Operation Overview
The most common used features (such as displaying
force, peak hold, zero and changing of displayed units) can
all be done by pressing a single dedicated key identified on
the front panel-see the Basic Functions section.
You can press a menu key to access the gauge
configuration- see the Main Menu section.
4. Powering the FL
The FL is supplied with a set of 4 Nickel Metal Hydride AA
rechargeable batteries. For safety reasons during
transportation the batteries are shipped discharged. To
obtain maximum battery life we recommend that you
charge them with the charger/adaptor supplied for at least
14-16 hours when you first receive the instrument.
5. Battery Indicator
If battery level is less than 3.9 V, The “battery empty”
message will be displayed and the gauge will power down
automatically.
Important: Only use the adaptor/charger supplied
6. Fitting Accessories
Couple fittings directly to the load cell stem or use an
extension rod. The threads are M6 and have capacities up
to 2500 N.
Ensure that the fixing does nor contact the force gauge
case. Ensure that anything coupled to the gauge is
screwed finger-tight only. Excessive torque can damage
the load cell and is not covered by warranty.
7. Mounting to a Fixture or Test Stand
The two 10-32 threaded holes, or fours M3 thread holes on
the rear of the gauge can be used for mounting the gauge.
A versatile stand mounting plate is available to couple the
force gauge to many brands of test stands.
8. Powering up
As shown in Figure 1 the control panel has eight keys.