PCE Instruments PCE-FM 20 User manual

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Force Gauge PCE-FM 200
User Manual
User manuals in various languages (français,
italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski,
русский, 中文) can be found by using our
product search on: www. pce-instruments. com
Last change: 26 July 2018
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English

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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................ 2
3Important information before use .......................................................2
4Function................................................................................................. 3
5Main Features........................................................................................ 3
6Delivery contents..................................................................................3
7Device description................................................................................4
7.1 Keys and adaptor............................................................................................................. 4
7.2 Dimensions...................................................................................................................... 5
7.3 Circuit diagram of 3.5 mm jack......................................................................................... 5
8Display ...................................................................................................6
8.1 Keys................................................................................................................................. 7
9Operation ............................................................................................... 8
10 Options................................................................................................... 9
11 Alarm....................................................................................................10
12 Calibration by using weights............................................................. 10
13 Rechargeable battery ......................................................................... 10
14 Warranty...............................................................................................11
15 Disposal ...............................................................................................11

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1 Safety notes
Please read thismanual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used
otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
Measuring range
0 ... 200 N
Calibration
0.1 N
Pressure calibration
1 Mpa
Load cell
integrated load cell with M6 connection
Measuring range
1 ... 100 % of the full scale
Measurement accuracy
±0.5 %
Units
n, kg, lb
Display
LCD
Operating temperature
+10 ... +30 °C / +50 ... +86 °F
Relative humidity
15 ... 80 %
Working conditions
the device must not be located near sources of vibration or
corrosive substances
Weight
1 kg / 2.2 lb
3 Important information before use
•Before the impact test, wear mask and gloves; avoiding personal injury in case of object
splash.
•Do not use damaged or bent fixture; avoiding personal injury in case of fixture fall or break.
•If “Err-1” appears on the LCD, it indicates that the test load the sensor measures is 110 %
larger than the rated load. Decrease the load immediately. Make sure the load applied is
smaller than 105 % the rated load after the force gauge is restarted.
•Make sure the force gauge is not overloaded. Overload, excessive impact force and forces
other than pull force and push force may damage the sensor.
•Do not use sharp tools to press buttons.
•Keep the force gauge away from water, oil, and other liquids. Put it in a cool, dry, and
vibration-free place.
•Use the charger delivered with the force gauge for charging; otherwise, circuit failure or even
fire may be caused.
•Follow this document to wire ports; otherwise, circuit failure or even PC fault may be caused.
•Make sure the AC charger is securely inserted into a socket if the product needs to be
charged. Looseness may cause short circuit, resulting in electric shock or fire.
•Remove the power adaptor after charging to avoid accidents.
•Do not touch the power adaptor with wet hands; otherwise, electric shock may occur.
•This product is for measuring pull and push forces only. Do not bend or twist the test head.
See the following figure for correct operation method.

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4 Function
This force gauge is used to measure tensile and compressive force. It is compact, lightweight,
versatile and precise. Therefore, it can be used to test lots of different products. It can be easily
used with a test stand.
5 Main Features
Display
LCD / 180 ° ratatable / backlight
Interface
USB
Alarm
Fracture alarm, upper / lower offset, limit
alarm
Open Collector Transistor
12 V / 50 mA
Memory
10 measurements
Peak value measurement
yes
6 Delivery contents
1 x Force Gauge PCE-FM 200
1 x Flathead adapter
1 x Hook adapter
1 x Ball head adapter
1 x Chisel head adapter
1 x Notch head adapter
1 x Adapter for extension rod
1 x Extension rod (65 mm / 2.55")
1 x USB cable
1 x Charging adapter (240 V)
1 x Equipment case
1 x Operation manual
The evaluation software can be downloaded here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm

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7 Device description
7.1 Keys and adaptor
1. Measuring adaptor
2. Clamping nut
3. LCD
4. LED
5. Control panel
1. Switched output
2. USB interface
3. Power connection

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7.2 Dimensions
All dimensions in mm
7.3 Circuit diagram of 3.5 mm jack
Here you can find the circuit diagram for connecting a 3.5 mm jack in order to establish a
connection to the switched outputs.

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8 Display
1. Number of values saved (these do not turn when the display does)
2. ATUO: Automatic peak clearing
PEAK: Manual peak clearing
AVER: Average of saved peak values
MAX:highest value measured
MIN: lowest measured value
3. Displays current the peak value or current measurement value in real time, depending on
display orientation
4. Battery level indication
5. PC connection
6. Measuring unit
7. Push (compression) icon
8. Pull (tension) icon
9. “—” the displayed value is smaller than the set limit
“○” Measurement successful or interrupted
“＋”the displayed value exceeds the set limit

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8.1 Keys
Key
Test mode
Online test
mode
(USB
connected)
Storage mode
Menu
On / off
On / off
x
x
Unit
x
Exit mode
Leave option
Zeroing
Zeroing
Memory is
cleared
x
Reading
and unit are
sent
x
Data are sent
Up
Saved
readings
are qeried
x
Switch
between
AVER, MAX
and MIN
Down
Menu is
opened
Invalid
Back to
measurement
mode
Selected
option is
opened
Displayed
value is
saved
Displayed
value is
saved
Left
x
Peak value
is deleted
Peak value
is deleted
Right
x

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9 Operation
Power on and off:
- Press to power on/off.
Open menu and select an option:
- In test mode, press to open the settings menu and to select individual options.
Zero and delete a saved value:
- In test mode, press to reset the measured value to zero.
- In storage mode, press to delete individual memory items. These individual
memory items flash and can be selected by means of the arrow keys and
and deleted individually.
Change unit and leave a mode:
- In test mode, press to change the unit.
- In the menu, you can use to leave a selected option or menu.
- In storage mode, you can use to leave this mode and return to test mode.
Navigate through the options:
- In the menu, you can use the arrow keys and to navigate through the
options.
Save:
- In test mode, you can reset the peak value by using the key.
- Also in test mode, you can save the peak value by using the key.
- In storage mode, you can navigate to the right through the memory items by using the
key.
- Also in storage mode, you can navigate to the left through the memory items by using
the key.

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10 Options
Option
Name
Options
Meaning
Default setting
F-0
code
code
Analogue code
x
F-1
ast
close/1d/2d/3d
Auto zero
from 1/2/3 digits
1 d
F-2
speed
6~200Hz
Measuring frequency
50 Hz
F-3
cal
Two- or three-
point
Calibration
x
F-4
old_g
9. 7000～9. 9000
Gravity value at
calibration location
9. 7833
F-5
new_g
9. 7000～9. 9000
Gravity value at user
location
9. 7833
F6
j-out
inter/outer/cut/ off
Alarm settings
Inter (within the alarm
limit)
Outer (outside the alarm
limit)
Cut (material fracture
alarm)
Off (alarm deactivated)
outer: outside
alarm limit
F-7
lo
Lower alarm limit
0
F-8
hi
Upper alarm limit
Maximum
F-9
cut
10～90 %
Overload alarm
50 %
F-10
peak
key/3~60 sec
Display time of peak
value
Remove by
pressing key
F-11
bps
4800~57600
Bandwidth
38400 bps
F-12
print
key/stabl/chang/co
nti
Key: data transfer when
key is pressed
Stabl: data transfer when
value is stable
Chang: data transfer
when value changes
Conti: permanent data
transfer
Key: data
transfer when
key is pressed
F-13
angle
0 °/180 °
Display orientation
0 °
F-14
off_t
no/3~60 min
Auto Power Off
Off: Auto power
Off deactivated
F-15
Led
on/off/auto
Backlight
On (always on)
Off (always off)
Auto: automatic (5
seconds)
Auto: automatic
F-16
reset
no/yes
Factory settings
No

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11 Alarm
- Inter: This option triggers an audible signal when the measured value is between the
lower and the upper alarm limit. „+“ and „-“will flash in the display.
- Outer: This option triggers an audible signal when:
A: the measured value is below the lower limit („-“will flash in the display)
B: the measured value is above the upper limit („+“ will flash in the display)
- Off: This option deactivates the alarm.
12 Calibration by using weights
You can select either „cal=2“ (2-point calibration) or „cal=3“ (3-point calibration).
Go to the menu F-3 and either select „cal=2“ or „cal=3“ by means of the arrow keys. Confirm your
selection with OK. Remove all attachments from the device that affect the measuring cell. Confirm
the zero calibration by pressing the OK key. To calibrate the second point, you can use the pre-
set weight or select the desired weight by using the arrow keys. Confirm with the OK key. Attach
the chosen weight to the device and confirm with OK. The indication in the display will start
flashing. When the calibration is finished, the display will “CAL”.
The procedure for the 3-point calibration is the same as for the 2-point calibration, just with one
more calibration point.
13 Rechargeable battery
This product is configured with a 1600 mAh 6 V Ni-Hi rechargeable battery. If it is fully charged,
the product can be running uninterruptedly for 10 hours. When shut down, the battery will
discharge in 3 months. Make sure the battery level is always sufficient. In case of power shortage,
use the delivered DC 12 V/1000 mA power adaptor to charge the product. It will be fully charged
within 8 ~ 10 hours. Remove the power adapter immediately after the product prompts full charge.
Otherwise, longtime charging may cause the battery to overheat. Only charge the battery when it
is completely flat. Frequent charging shortens the battery life.

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14 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www. pce-instruments. com/english/terms.
15 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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PCE Instruments contact information
Germany France Spain
PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S. L.
Im Langel 4 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mayor, 53
D-59872 Meschede 67250 SOULTZ-SOUS-FORETS 02500 Tobarra (Albacete)
Deutschland France España
Tel. : [phone] Téléphone: [phone] Tel. : [phone]
Fax: [phone] Numéro de fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
info@pce-instruments. com info@pce-france. fr info@pce-iberica. es
www. pce-instruments. com/deutsch www. pce-instruments. com/french www. pce-instruments. com/espanol
United States of America United Kingdom Italy
PCE Americas Inc. PCE Instruments UK Ltd PCE Italia s. r. l.
711 Commerce Way suite 8 Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6
Jupiter / Palm Beach Ensign Way, Southampton 55010 LOC. GRAGNANO
33458 FL Hampshire CAPANNORI (LUCCA)
USA United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Italia
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone] Telefono: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
info@pce-americas. com info@industrial-needs. com info@pce-italia. it
www. pce-instruments. com/us www. pce-instruments. com/english www. pce-instruments. com/italiano
The Netherlands Chile Hong Kong
PCE Brookhuis B. V. PCE Instruments Chile S. A. PCE Instruments HK Ltd.
Institutenweg 15 RUT: 76. 154. 057-2 Unit J, 21/F. , COS Centre
7521 PH Enschede Santos Dumont 738, local 4 56 Tsun Yip Street
Nederland Comuna de Recoleta, Santiago, Chile Kwun Tong
Telefoon: [phone] Tel. : [phone] Kowloon, Hong Kong
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Tel: [phone]
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China Turkey
PCE (Beijing) Technology Co. ,Ltd PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd. Şti.
1519 Room, 6 Building Halkalı Merkez Mah.
Men Tou Gou Xin Cheng, Pehlivan Sok. No. 6/C
Men Tou Gou District 34303 Küçükçekmece - İstanbul
102300 Beijing Türkiye
China Tel: [phone]
Tel: [phone] Faks: 0212 705 53 93
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PC Software PCE-FM 200
User Manual
User manuals in various languages (deutsch,
français, italiano, español, português, nederlands,
türk, polski, русский, 中文) can be found by using
our product search on: www.pce-instruments.com
last change: 9 April 2018
v1.0
English

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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2System requirements ........................................................................... 1
3Installation ............................................................................................. 1
4Operation ............................................................................................... 2
4.1 Description of the user interface....................................................................................... 2
5Meaning of the individual icons on the toolbar .................................3
6Operation ............................................................................................... 5
6.1 First use of the software................................................................................................... 5
6.2 Connect to the PCE-FM 200 ............................................................................................ 5
6.3 Disconnect from the PCE-FM 200.................................................................................... 5
6.4 Numerical display............................................................................................................. 6
6.5 Statistical data.................................................................................................................. 6
6.6 Graphical representation.................................................................................................. 7
6.7 Performing the measurement........................................................................................... 8
6.8 Export of series of measurements.................................................................................... 8
6.9 Loading and saving series of measurements.................................................................... 8

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1 Safety notes
Acquaint yourself with the operation of the measuring device before using it in combination with
the PC software. For this purpose, use the instruction manual, which comes with your PCE
product. All safety notes from the device’s manual have to be observed as well when the device
is used with this software.
The device and the software may only be used by qualified personnel. Damage or injuries
caused by non-observance of the manuals are excluded from our liability and not covered by
our warranty.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general warranty terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.
2 System requirements
Operating system Windows XP SP3 or higher
USB port (2.0 or higher)
installed .NET framework 4.0
minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels
optional: printer
processor with 1 GHz
4 GB RAM recommended
CD-ROM drive
3 Installation
The software can be downloaded here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm.
Please run the "Setup-PCE-FM-200.exe" and follow the instructions of the setup.

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4 Operation
4.1 Description of the user interface
The main screen consists of several sections:
Below the title bar, there is a tool bar with icons that can be selected by a mouse click. These
icons are grouped according to their functions.
Below this bar, you can find an area where the measuring points are displayed graphically
(“Graphical evaluation”).
The next section below the graphic shows a chart with the measuring points determined on the
right and an area with statistical data on the left-hand side.
The lower edge of the main window shows two status bars containing important information,
directly above each other.
The lower bar shows the statistical settings of the program that can be defined in the settings
screen.
The upper status bar shows the dynamic settings or data of the PCE-FM 200 which are directly
taken from the connected device. These include the selected unit.

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5 Meaning of the individual icons on the toolbar
Group "Connection"
Connect to the PCE-FM 200
Disconnect from the PCE-FM 200
Group "Data"
Start a measurement
Stop a measurement
Export a series of measurements
Load a series of measurements from a file
Save a series of measurements in a file
Group "Graphics"
Enlarge the graphics area ("Zooming") or move the
enlarged graphics
Restore the orginal graphics
Change the background and representation of the
graphics
Print the currently visible graphics

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Group "Settings"
Open settings dialog
Select one of the languages supported by the program
Group "Program"
Display an information dialog
Exit the program