DriveTest FM200 User manual

FM200
System for measuring the closing force
of car windows, sunroofs and doors
Manual

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CONTENT
1GENERAL DETAILS..................................................................................5
1.1 PURPOSE OF USE....................................................................................5
1.2 STARTING UP ...........................................................................................5
1.2.1 Determining the completeness of the system..............................................5
1.2.2 Installing PC software PinchPilot...............................................................6
1.2.3 Testing / setting sensor interface................................................................6
1.2.4 Testing / setting real time clock of display unit............................................6
1.3 TRANSPORT .............................................................................................6
1.4 PLACING OUT OF OPERATION................................................................6
1.5 STORAGE ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................6
2SHORT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................7
2.1 MEASURING..............................................................................................7
2.2 EVALUATION.............................................................................................7
3PINCH FORCE SENSOR...........................................................................8
3.1 BASIC CONSTRUCTION...........................................................................8
3.2 SENSOR DATA..........................................................................................8
3.3 MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................8
4DISPLAY UNIT SEB2 ................................................................................9
4.1 DISPLAY, OPERATING ELEMENTS..........................................................9
4.2 MEMORY CAPACITY...............................................................................10
4.3 EVALUATION...........................................................................................10
4.4 DATA TRANSFER....................................................................................10
4.5 BASIC SETTINGS....................................................................................11
4.5.1 Erase memory..........................................................................................11
4.5.2 Limit value for peak force..........................................................................11
4.5.3 Mode of measurement (single, dual or triple)............................................11
4.6 BATTERY.................................................................................................12
4.7 ERROR MESSAGES................................................................................12
4.8 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................12
5PC-SOFTWARE PINCHPILOT.................................................................13
5.1 INSTALLATION........................................................................................14
5.1.1 System requirements................................................................................14
5.1.2 Installation ................................................................................................14
5.1.3 Language .................................................................................................14
5.1.4 Software Updates.....................................................................................14

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5.1.5 Uninstalling...............................................................................................14
5.2 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT........................................................15
5.3 GENERAL OPERATING STANDARD......................................................16
5.4 MAIN MENUE...........................................................................................16
5.5 MEASURE DATA .....................................................................................17
5.5.1 File name..................................................................................................17
5.5.2 Location of files.........................................................................................17
5.5.3 Properties.................................................................................................17
5.5.4 Details ......................................................................................................18
5.5.5 Data Administration ..................................................................................18
5.5.6 Single/Triple Measurement.......................................................................19
5.5.7 Export.......................................................................................................19
5.5.8 Print..........................................................................................................19
5.6 SETTINGS................................................................................................20
5.6.1 Extra/Options............................................................................................20
5.6.2 Extras/Settings .........................................................................................21
5.6.3 Sensor/Configuration................................................................................21
5.6.4 Operating Bars .........................................................................................22
5.7 MEASURING............................................................................................23
5.7.1 Normal operation......................................................................................23
5.7.2 Controlled by PinchPilot............................................................................23
5.8 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE...................................................................24
5.9 SOFTWARE PLUG-INS............................................................................24
5.9.1 Q-DAS......................................................................................................24
5.9.2 Label.........................................................................................................24
6MEASURING............................................................................................25
6.1 PREPARATION........................................................................................25
6.2 NOTE MEASUREMENT...........................................................................25
6.3 TURN ON DISPLAY UNIT, SET LIMIT.....................................................25
6.4 PUT SENSOR IN MEASURING POSITION..............................................26
6.5 MEASURING............................................................................................27
7EVALUATION ..........................................................................................27
7.1 LOAD MEASURE DATA FROM DISPLAY UNIT (UPLOAD).....................27
7.2 ENTER MEASUREMENT PROPERTIES.................................................27
7.3 PRINT MEASUREMENT PROTOCOL .....................................................27
8MEASUREMENT SEQUENCE.................................................................28
8.1 TEMPLATES............................................................................................29
8.2 DETAILS TO WORK WITH SEQUENCES................................................29
8.3 OPTIONS .................................................................................................30
8.3.1 Wrong guideline, wrong limit.....................................................................30
8.3.2 Unsaved changes.....................................................................................30

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9GUIDELINES, STANDARDS....................................................................31
10 TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................32
11 CALIBRATION.........................................................................................33
12 GUARANTY .............................................................................................33
13 SERVICE ADRESS..................................................................................33
14 DECLARATION OF CE - CONFORMITY.................................................34
15 APPENDIX...............................................................................................35
15.1 ERROR MESSAGES DISPLAY UNIT.......................................................35

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1 GENERAL DETAILS
1.1 PURPOSE OF USE
The purpose of use of the Force Meter FM200 is to measure the closing force of power
operated closing systems like
- Car windows,
- Car sunroofs,
- Elevator doors,
- machine Protection equipment.
- etc.
The force meter FM 200 evaluates the measured results with respect to the requirements of
applicable standards (refer to chapter “Standards”).
1.2 STARTING UP
1.2.1 Determining the completeness of the system
- 1 Sensor FM200
- 1 Display unit SEB2
- 1 USB-COM Adapter
- 1 Data cable SubD-9-pol.
- 1 Manual with PinchPilot-CD (placed in the cover of the transport case)
- 1 Calibration certificate
- 1 Transport case
Position plan
PC-Data cable
Sensor-
Electronic-Box
Sensor cable
USB-COM
Adapter
Force Sensor
FM200

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Testing measurement function
- connect sensor with the display unit,
- turn on the display unit (briefly press push button),
- start a measurement (briefly press push button),
- put a load on the sensor and remove it,
- after the measurement duration has expired, the peak force measured is displayed.
1.2.2 Installing PC software PinchPilot
- insert PinchPilot CD,
- start PinchPilot setup application,
- follow the installer instructions,
- Select your language (Extras/Sprache/English).
1.2.3 Testing / setting sensor interface
- if needed install USB driver
- enter sensor interface setting (Extra/options/sensor)
- connect display unit to PC,
- turn display unit on (briefly press push button)
- select upload (tool bar: cube with red arrow)
- Status indication in lower left corner of upload window must be “ready”
1.2.4 Testing / setting real time clock of display unit
- turn on the display unit (briefly press push button),
- start PinchPilot,
- test clock time of display unit (Sensor/Configuration), if necessary, use the button “set
on system time” to set the display unit clock.
1.3 TRANSPORT
For any transport of the instrument the transport case should be used.
1.4 PLACING OUT OF OPERATION
When the instrument will not be used for a longer period of time, please regard these
measures:
- Check if data to be used is still stored in the display unit (if so, upload data),
- Remove battery from display unit.
1.5 STORAGE ENVIRONMENT
The instrument should be stored in a dry environment within the limits of storage temperature
(refer to “Technical Data”).

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2 SHORT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 MEASURING
0.
Turn off !
press button long (2s).
1.
Turn on !
connect sensor to display unit,
briefly press push button,
set limit if needed,
yellow LED flashes slowly.
2.
Note !
note memory-no. of display unit,
together with point of measurement.
3.
Sensor in Measuring position !
press static sensor side onto
static side of closing system.
4.
Start Measuring !
briefly press push button,
system tares, yellow LED flashes fast.
5.
Initiate closing process !
wait for end of measurement,
green or red LED is on (ok / not ok).
6.
Measurement is valid ?
yes: briefly press push button,
no: press button button long.
2.2 EVALUATION
1.
Connect !
connect display unit to PC,
briefly press push button of display unit,
start PinchPilot.
2.
Upload !
load measurements into the PC:
tool bar: cube with red arrow
3.
Enter properties !
Select measurements, tool bar: arrows
enter properties, tool bar:
paper with red check mark
4.
Print !
start printout, tool bar: printer symbol

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3 PINCH FORCE SENSOR
3.1 BASIC CONSTRUCTION
The instrument consists of a static and a moveable side. Both sides are linked by a strain
gauge sensor and two leaf springs. The leaf springs has a defined stiffness.
The upper force initiation angle can be moved to perform different gaps.
Side view FM200
3.2 SENSOR DATA
Important sensor specific data is stored in a non-volatile memory (EEPROM), situated in the
sensors connector (9-pol. Sub-D). The sensor data in detail is:
- Force adjustment data,
- Sensor-ID,
- Version,
- Serial-No. ,
- Guidelines category,
- Date of last calibration,
- Number of measurements.
3.3 MAINTENANCE
The instrument has to be protected from moisture. It is designed to withstand normal handling
and transportation, nevertheless excessive shock or load (>500 N) can damage it and should
be avoided. Most of the parts are fabricated from aluminium or stainless steel. To clean the
device, wipe it with a damp cloth.

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4 DISPLAY UNIT SEB2
The functions of the display unit SEB2 are::
- Controlling measurements,
- Storing measurements,
- Display and evaluation of measured values and evaluation directly after measuring,
- Upload measured data into a PC.
4.1 DISPLAY, OPERATING ELEMENTS
The display elements are three LED`s and a 3 ½ digit LCD-display.
The meaning of the LEDs are:
There is one push button to operate the display unit:
The function of the operating push button is different, according to the state of the display
unit. In the “off” state, the display unit will be turned on. In the “on” state, the display unit can
be turned off by pressing the push button longer than 2 s.
Status-LED
Operating push button
Result-LED: not OK
Result-LED: OK





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After initialisation, the display unit will enter the ready state. The state LED flashes slowly.
The number of the next free memory location is displayed.
In case of an expired calibration period (> 15 month), the red result LED flashes (refer to
chapter “calibration”).
Display of the next free memory no. :
Single/Triple measurement
Memory No.
Measurement-
No.
Display
Single Measurement
1
1
.01.
Triple Measurement
1
1
.01.1
Triple Measurement
1
2
.01.2
Triple Measurement
1
3
.01.3
4.2 MEMORY CAPACITY
Measurement data is stored in a compressed format. The capacity of the memory is
- 100 single measurements or
- 80 triple measurements.
4.3 EVALUATION
The peak force over the entire measurement period is displayed. This value is compared with
the permissible peak force. Additionally the pulse duration is compared with the actual limit
value. Depending on this comparison, the red or green LED will be lit.
4.4 DATA TRANSFER
The transfer of data is controlled by the software PinchPilot on a personal computer
(PC). The Display unit has to be connected to the appropriate COM- or USB-port
and is turned on by pressing briefly on the push button of the display unit. The data
transfer is controlled by the PC-software PinchPilot.