Lutron Electronics FG-6020SD User manual

20 Kg
SD Card real time recorder
10 ms sampling time recorder
FORCE GAUGE
Model : FG-6020SD
Your purchase of this
FORCE GAUGE marks a
step forward for you
into the field of precision
measurement. Although
this FORCE GAUGE is a
complex and delicate
instrument, its durable
structure will allow many
years of use if proper
operating techniques are
developed. Please read
the following instructions
carefully and always keep
this manual within easy
reach.
OPERATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 FEATURES..................................................................
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2 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................
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3 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 6
3-1 Universal Sensing Head........................................ 6
3-2 LCD Display......................................................... 6
3-3 Power/BACKLIGHT Button......................................6
3-4 /ZERO Button....................................................
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▲6
3-5 FAST/SLOW/ESC Button.........................................6
3-6 PEAK/ENTER Button..............................................
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6
3-7 DISPLAY REVERSE/ Button.................................
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▼6
3-8 TIME/SET Button...................................................6
3-9 LOGGER/SAMPLING CHECK Button.........................6
3-10 RS-232 output terminal........................................6
3-11 Reset terminal.....................................................6
3-12 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket.......................6
3-13 Mounting Holes/fixing Screws...............................6
3-14 Battery Cover/Compartment.................................6
3-15 Flat-head Adapter ...............................................6
3-16 Cone Adapter......................................................
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6
3-17 Chisel Adapter ....................................................6
3-18 Hook Adapter ..................................................... 6
3-19 120 mm Extension Rod........................................ 6
3-20 SD card socket....................................................
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6
4 MEASURING PROCEDURE ........................................... 8
4-1 Pay attention for the measurement........................8
4-2 Normal Measurement ..........................................
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9
4-3 Peak Hold Measurement ......................................
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10
4-4 LCD Back light On/Off...........................................11
4-5 Alarm beeper.......................................................
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5. DATALOGGER.............................................................11
5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function.......11
5-2 Normal record mode
Auto Datalo
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er ( Set samplin
g
time 1 second ).............≧12
5-3 Normal record mode
Manual Datalo
gg
er ( Set samplin
g
time = 0 second ).........13
5-4 Peak hold record mode
Fast Datalo
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er...............................................................14
5-5 Check time information..........................................15
5-6 Check sampling time information............................15
5-7 SD Card Data structure..........................................15
6. Saving data from the SD card to the computer.............
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7. ADVANCED SETTING..................................................
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8. POWER SUPPLY from DC ADAPTER..............................25
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT.............................................25
10. SYSTEM RESET.........................................................25
11. RS232 PC SERIAL INTERFACE....................................26
12. MOUNTING HOLES & OPTIONAL TEST STAND............27
13. APPLICATIONS.........................................................
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1. FEATURES
* Data record mode : Normal model or Peak hold mode.
* Normal record mode :
Set sampling time from 1 second to 8 hours.
* Peak hold record mode :
Set sampling time from 10 ms to 500 ms.
* Memory capacity of normal record mode : 1 GB to 16 GB.
* Memory capacity of peak hold record mode :
1000 data no. ( max. )
* Under Peak hold record mode, if execute the " Data
record " function, the memory circuit will store 1000
data no. ( max. ) measuring data into the SD card per
fast speed sampling time ( 10 ms to 500 ms ).
* Under Normal record mode, if execute the " Data record
" function, will save the measuring data along the real
time value ( Year/Month/ Date/Hour/Minute/Second )
into the SD card per normal sampling time ( 1 second
to 8 hours ).
* After save the data into the SD memory card, it can be
down load the data to the Excel directly, extra software
is no need. User can make the further data analysis (
graphic analysis ) by themselves.
* Large LCD display with back light.
* 20 Kg, wide capacity, high resolution, high accuracy,
high repeatability.
* 3 kind display unit : Kg, lb, Newton.
* Tension & compression capability .
* Peak hold ( Max. load ) can be held in display during
make tension or compression measurement.
* Zero button can operate both for normal measuring
& the " peak hold " operation.
* Full capacity zero (tare) control capability.
* Fast/Slow response time push button.
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* Positive or reverse display direction select.
* Full line accessories ( adapters ) are included.
* Hand held & stand mounted gauges are available.
* Low power consumption gives long battery life.
* Build in low battery indicator.
* Microprocessor circuit & exclusive load cell
transducer.
* Over load protection.
* RS-232 computer interface
* Built-in DC 9V power adapter input socket.
* Professional test stand ( optional ).
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Display LCD ( Liquid crystal display ).
5 digits, 16 mm ( 0.63" ) digit size.
Back light.
Display Positive or Reverse direction, select by
Direction the push button on the front panel.
Function Tension & Compression (Push & Pull).
Normal force, Peak hold ( Max. load ).
Peak hold Will freeze the display value of the
Peak load ( Max. load ).
Zero Zero button can be operated both for
"normal force" or "peak hold" operation
Unit select Kg, lb, Newton.
Measure 20.00 Kg/44.10 lb/196.12 Newton.
Capacity
Resolution 0.01 Kg/0.01 lb/0.02 Newton.
Min. Display 0.02 Kg/0.07 lb/0.3 Newton,
Accuracy ± (0.5 % + 2 digits), within 23± 5 .℃
* Under the test weight on 10 Kg & 20 Kg.
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Update time Fast Approx. 0.2 second.
Slow Approx. 0.6 second.
Over range Display show " - - - - " when in over
Indicator range status.
Normal data Auto 1 sec to 8 hour 59 min. 59 sec.
record mode data
@ Sampling time can set to 1 second,
logger but memory data may loss.
Sampling Time Manual Push the data logger button
Setting range data once will save data one time.
logger
@ Set the sampling time to
0 second.
@ Manual mode, can also select the
1 to 99 position ( Location ) no.
Peak hold 10 mS to 500 mS.
data record
* Each setting step is 10 mS.
mode * Auto data logger
Sampling Time * The memory circuit will store 1000
Setting range data no. ( max. ) measuring data.
Data error no. 0.1% of total saved data max.
Memory Card SD memory card. 1 GB to 16 GB.
Advanced * SD memory card Format
setting * Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date,
Hour/Minute/Second )
* Set sampling time ( normal data record mode )
* Set sampling time ( peak hold data record mode)
* Auto power OFF management
* Unit setting
* Set beep Sound ON/OFF
* Decimal point of SD card setting
Data output RS 232/USB PC computer interface.
* Connect the optional RS232 cable
UPCB-02 will get the RS232 plug.
* Connect the optional USB cable
USB-01 will get the USB plug.
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Overload Max. 30 kg.
Capacity
Full Scale Approx. 0.4 mm max.
Deflection
Zero/tare Max. full capacity.
Control
Transducer Exclusive load cell.
Circuit Exclusive microprocessor LSI-circuit.
Power Supply *
A
Alkaline or heavy duty DC 1.5 V battery
( UM3, AA ) x 6 PCs, or equivalent.
*
A
DC 9V adapter input. ( AC/DC power
adapter is optional ).
Power Current Normal operation ( w/o SD card save
data and LCD Backlight is OFF) :
Approx. DC 6 mA.
When SD card save the data and LCD
Backlight is OFF) :
Approx. DC 25 mA.
*
A
If LCD backlight on, the power
consumption will increase approx.
9 mA.
Operating 0 to 50 ( 32 to 122 ).℃℃℉ ℉
Temperature
Operating Less than 80% RH.
Humidity
Dimension 215 x 90 x 45 mm ( 8.5 x 3.5 x 1.8 inch ).
Weight 650 g ( 1.43 LB )/with batteries.
Mounting Main instrument with mounting holes are
Holes provided on the back case, easy stand
mounting.
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Accessories Operating manual ....................
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1 PC.
Included Flat-head adapter.....................
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1 PC.
Hook adapter ...........................1 PC.
Cone head adapter ...................1 PC.
Chisel head adapter .................
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1 PC.
120 mm extension rod..............
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1 PC.
Carrying case ...........................1 PC.
Optional *
T
SD memory card ( 2 GB )
Accessories * Test stand, Model : FS-1001
* Electrical test stand, Model : FS-1002
* Wedge grip, Model : WG-01
* RS232 cable, Model : UPCB-01.
* USB cable, Model : USB-01
* Software for data logging & data
recorder.
Model : SW-U801-WIN.
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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Fig. 1
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3-1 Universal Sensing Head
3-2 LCD Display
3-3 Power/BACKLIGHT Button
3-4 /ZERO Button▲
3-5 Fast/SLOW/ESC Button
3-6 PEAK/ENTER Button
3-7 DISPLAY REVERSE/ Button▼
3-8 TIME/SET Button
3-9 LOGGER/SAMPLING CHECK Button
3-10 RS-232 output terminal
3-11 Reset terminal
3-12 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket
3-13 Mounting Holes/fixing Screws
3-14 Battery Cover/Compartment
3-15 Flat-head Adapter
3-16 Cone Adapter
3-17 Chisel Adapter
3-18 Hook Adapter
3-19 120 mm Extension Rod.
3-20 SD card socket
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