sauter FA User manual

FA-BA-e-2020
Sauter GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
e-mail: [email protected]
Phone : +39- [0]445 492313
Fax: +39- [0]445 491365
Internet: www.bilancekern.it
Instruction manual mechanical
force gauge
SAUTER FA
Version 2.0
04/2020
GB
PROFESSIONAL MEASURING

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GB
SAUTER FA
V. 2.0 04/2020
Instruction manual mechanical force gauge
Congratulations on the purchase of a digital force measuring device with internal
measuring cell from SAUTER. We hope you will enjoy your quality measuring device
with a wide range of functions. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any
questions, requests or suggestions.
Table of contents:
1Introduction .................................................................................................... 3
2Scope of delivery ........................................................................................... 4
3Working conditions ....................................................................................... 5
4Technical data ................................................................................................ 5
5Exhibitions ..................................................................................................... 5
6Adaptation to test benches ........................................................................... 5
7Warnings ........................................................................................................ 5
8Technical drawings ........................................................................................ 7

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1 Introduction
Please read these operating instructions carefully before commissioning, even if you
already have experience with SAUTER measuring instruments.
After receipt of the force gauge, it should be checked in advance that no transport
damage has occurred, that the outer packaging, the plastic housing, other parts or
even the gauge itself have not been damaged. If any damage is evident, please
notify SAUTER GmbH immediately.
The FA can measure tensile and compressive forces very accurately and it is easy to
operate. It can be held in the hand for measurements or mounted on a suitable test
stand.
SAUTER offers optional software and accessories to make the measuring instrument
more versatile in use. Please ask SAUTER or the SAUTER supplier or visit our
website www.bilancekern.it.

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2 Scope of delivery
• SAUTER FA
• Transport case
• Standard attachments, as shown
Explanation:
Track = continuous measurement
Peak= Peak value acquisition
Rotatable display
Pointer
Switchover
Track / Peak
Force transducer
Direction of
force
(press)
Direction of
force
(pull)

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3 Working conditions
Working temperature: 10°C to 30°C
Humidity: 15% to 80%.
4 Technical data
• Measuring path of the measuring system when reaching the maximum load: 10
mm
• Measurement uncertainty: ± 1 % of Max (measuring range)
• Weight: 560 g
• Size in mm: L 230 x W 60 x H 50
5 Exhibitions
Attach a suitable attachment (standard accessories see contents of case)
Track or Peak: Switch by pressing and turning the knob simultaneously to the
corresponding position.
Zero position: In peak position by pressing the shift button once.
Tare function: Zeroing of the display by turning the display accordingly
Note: The longevity of the spring measuring system is improved if the device is
set to peak during rest periods.
6 Adaptation to test benches
At all test stands with four M3 screws. This requires the disassembly of the rear half of
the housing.
7 Warnings
Incorrectly performed force measurements can lead to serious injury to persons and
damage to property and should therefore only be performed by trained and
experienced personnel.
In particular, it must be avoided that the purchased measuring instrument is subjected
to forces that exceed the maximum load (Max) of the instrument or that do not act
axially on the instrument via the force transducer; or if high pulse forces act on the
measuring instrument.
Avoid twisting the instrument, as this could cause the instrument to break and in any
case reduce the measuring accuracy.

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Inappropriate use
Do not use the measuring instrument for medical weighing.
If small quantities of the material to be measured are removed or added, incorrect
measurement results may be displayed due to the "stability compensation" in the
measuring instrument! (Example: Slow flow of liquids out of a container suspended
from the measuring instrument).
Do not leave a permanent load hanging on the measuring device.
Overloading of the measuring instruments above the specified maximum load (Max),
minus any tare load already present, must be prevented at all costs. This could damage
the measuring device (risk of breakage!).
Attention:
• Make sure that there are never people or objects under the load, as they could be
injured or damaged!
• The measuring instrument is not suitable for weighing people, do not use it as an
infant measuring instrument!
• The measuring device does not comply with the German Medical Devices Act (MPG).
• Never operate the measuring instrument in rooms where there is a risk of explosion.
The standard version is not explosion-proof.
• The design of the measuring instrument must not be changed. This can lead to
incorrect measurement results, safety-related defects and the destruction of the
measuring device.
• The measuring instrument may only be used in accordance with the described
specifications.
• SAUTER must give written approval for any other areas of use / applications.
•
Warranty
Warranty expires in the event of
• Non-compliance with our specifications in the operating instructions
• Use outside the described applications
• Modification or opening of the device, mechanical damage, and damage by media,
liquids
• natural wear and tear
• improper setup or electrical installation
• Overload of the measuring unit

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Test equipment monitoring
As part of quality assurance, the metrological characteristics of the measuring
instrument and any test weight that may be present must be checked at regular
intervals. The user responsible must define a suitable interval for this purpose as well
as the type and scope of this inspection.
Information on the monitoring of measuring instruments and the necessary test weights
is available on the SAUTER homepage (www.bilancekern.it).
IMPORTANT
Observe the information in the operating instructions: Read this operating manual
carefully before commissioning, even if you already have experience with SAUTER
measuring instruments.
8 Technical drawings
M6