Amada MacGregor WFG-02 User manual

961-01244 rev9
Digital Force Gauge
WFG-02, WFG-07, WFG-15
OPERATION MANUAL

Operating Instructions WFG-xx
961-01244 rev9 2/14 2020-04-15
Annex:
- Safety Regulations
- General References
- Contact addresses
Versions
Version Date Basis of Version
8 2018-11 Conversion to new layout
9 2020-04 Details Update
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Operating Instructions WFG-xx
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Table of Contents
1 General Information ...........................................................................................................4
2 Technical Description ........................................................................................................5
2.1 Technical Specification .....................................................................................................5
2.2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................6
3 Quick Start Guide ...............................................................................................................7
4 Storage ................................................................................................................................7
5 Wiring Information .............................................................................................................8
6 Battery Replacement .........................................................................................................9
7 Handling ..............................................................................................................................9
8 Manual Tare ........................................................................................................................9
9 System Description ........................................................................................................ 10
9.1 4 Digit LCD Display ......................................................................................................... 10
9.2 UNITS LED’s (Red) .......................................................................................................... 10
9.3 HOLD LED (Red).............................................................................................................. 10
9.4 FUNCTION BUTTONS ..................................................................................................... 10
9.4.1 UNITS ............................................................................................................................... 10
9.4.2 SET (POWER ON) ............................................................................................................ 10
9.4.2.1 To View Limits ................................................................................................................... 11
9.4.2.2 To Chamge the Set Point .................................................................................................. 11
9.4.2.3 To Change the Percentage ............................................................................................... 11
9.4.2.4 To Toggle Peak Hold Mode .............................................................................................. 11
9.4.3 HOLD ................................................................................................................................ 11
10 RS232 Data Link (Optional) ............................................................................................ 12
11 Analogue Output (Optional) ........................................................................................... 13
12 Index ................................................................................................................................. 14
12.1 Headword Index .............................................................................................................. 14

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1 General Information
Information about safety regulations, symbols, copyrights, protection rights,
usage location conditions can be found in the back section of these operating
instructions.
Please read this information carefully before using these operating instructions.
These operating instructions should help you familiarize yourself with the system and
take advantage of its application possibilities when used as directed.
It contains important notes to help operate the unit safely, properly, and economically.
Observing the notes will help avoid risks, decrease repair costs and down times, and
enhance reliability and the service life of the unit.
It is a rule: Safety first!
Warning
Incorrect or inappropriate configuration, installation, settings, handling or use can cause
mechanical, electrical or thermal hazards, which may result in serious damage or injury.
Ensure the correct execution of these points and follow the respective notes in the
operating instructions.
Danger
Do not put the system into operation before you have read the operating instructions!
Danger Persons with cardiac pacemakers and metallic implants are prohibited from
approaching to within a radius of at least 5 m of welding equipment!
Crushing Hazard
There is a risk of crushing during the adjustment movement due to closing electrodes,
stops for limiting adjustment or stroke movement and the stop on the basic pincers unit
for limiting floating movement.
Warning
This Class A welding equipment is not supposed to be used in living quarters, where
the power supply is carried out by a public low voltage supply.
There it can be difficult to ensure electromagnetic compatibility because of conducted or
radiated disturbances.
Warning
Restrictions on use environment conditions
Use this equipment in an environment without conductive dust. If conductive dust
enters into equipment, it may cause failure, electric shock or ignition. If using
equipment in such environment, consult Amada Weld Tech.
Warning

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2 Technical Description
2.1 Technical Specification
WFG-02-x-x WFG-07-x-x WFG-15-x-x
Force Range Newtons 0.025 - 20 0.1 - 70 1 - 150
Force Range Pounds 0.05 – 4.5 0.22 – 15.4 0.50 – 33.7
Force Range Grams 25 -2000 100 - 7000 200 - 15000
Resolution Better than 0.2%
Accuracy Within +/-1% of FSD at 25oC
Trigger input Contact closure (less than 10 ohms) OR voltage
input (5 to 24v)
Maximum Electrode
Diameter
6mm
Dimensions Depth
Width
Height
45mm
140mm
33mm
Weight 0.4Kg
Battery life and type 9V DC – PP3 Battery
Auto power off – Battery life > 1 year