sauter FC 1K-BT User manual

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Instruction Manual
Digital Force Gauge
SAUTER FC
Version 1.1
07/2017
GB
FC-BA-e-1711

2 FC-BA-e-1711
GB
SAUTER FC
Version 1.1 07/2017
Instruction Manual Digital Force gauge
Summarize:
1General Specifications.................................................................................. 4
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 LCD Screen ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Key Functions........................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 5
2Operation........................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Preparation................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Testing....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Save the measured value ........................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Browse and print data.............................................................................................................. 7
3Setup............................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Setup menu............................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Measurement ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Memory...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Browse........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.3.2 Print ............................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3.3 Delete All .................................................................................................................................. 10
3.4 System..................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.1 Display...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.2 Auto Power............................................................................................................................... 11
3.4.3 Backlight................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4.4 Key Sound................................................................................................................................ 11
3.4.5 Date/time .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.4.6 Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.4.7 Default ...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Language................................................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Info........................................................................................................................................... 12
4Communication Port.................................................................................... 12
4.1 USB/Recharge......................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Multifunction port................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 RS-232 ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 Setpoint Output......................................................................................................................... 13
5Maintenance and Calibration...................................................................... 14
5.1 Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 14
5.2 Charging.................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3 Calibration............................................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 15

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NOTICE
Please carefully read this first
1. During the test, please wear protective masks and gloves, because splashes
could injure your body.
2. DO NOT exceed the capacity of the gauge. At 110% of the capacity, the display
flashes and the alarm sounds; please remove the load immediately.
If 150% of the rated capacity is exceeded, the load cell may be damaged forever.
3. When mounting measurement adapters, tighten them by hand, DO NOT use tools.
4. FC series force gauge can only measure and bear axial forces, radial
forces are too large and would damage the instrument.
5. Do not disassemble the gauge by yourself, it may damage the instrument.
6. Please use and store it in a suitable environment, as not to reduce the service
life or cause failure.
7. To avoid injury, do not point the light beam of the instrument or let it reflect into the
eyes of people or animals.
8. Do not leave the device close to water or any other liquid, to avoid damage.
9. If the instrument isn’t used for an extended period of time, batteries have to be
removed. They have to be recharged every 2-3 months to prevent a potential
battery leakage and causing any product damage.

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1 General Specifications
1.1 Overview
1.2 LCD Screen
①Test mode icon:
：Track, ：Peak, ：Preset
②Battery icon: Indicating the battery level or charging status, flashes if the
gauge needs to be recharged
③Preset Mode Test status mark ：
The measured value between the upper limit and lower limit that is OK;
:The measured value between the lower limit and 75% of the lower limit,
which means it is below the lower limit
Fig 1-1
Fig 1-2

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: The measured value higher than the upper limit
④Test units: Displays selected measuring unit (N, kgf, ozf, and lbf selectable)
⑤System time
⑥Data transmission icon
⑦Data storage icon
⑧Analogue bar
⑨Current measured value
⑩Force direction Indicator -for tension:
- for compression:
1.3 Key Functions
Power:ON/OFF Storage / Back
Zero/Up Menu/Enter
Test Mode/Down
1.4 Specifications
2 Operation
2.1 Preparation
Confirm the model
This series force gauge has 5 models which can be selected, each model corre-
sponding to the capacity and resolution, shown in a table on the last page of this
manual. Select the appropriate model you need before use.
Accuracy
± 0.3% F.S.
Units
N, kgf, ozf, and lbf.(Selectable)
Display
160*128 matrix LCD with Backlight
Overload Capacity
150% of max. (LCD flashes beyond 110%
of max.)
Measurement mode
Track ,Peak and Preset
Data Sampling Rate
1000 Hz
Memory
500 data
Set Point
Programmable high and low limits
Power
3.6VDC 450mAH Ni-MH rechargea-
ble batteries
Charger / Adaptor
USB/BM charger, Input:110~240VAC
Temperature Effects
<0.03% of max per °C
Dimensions
140x 71.2x 35.5
mm
Weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)

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Choose the adapter
In order to complete the test work convenient, the standard force gauge is equipped
with a variety of measuring heads. According to the actual need, please select the
appropriate measurement adapter, shown in Fig 2-1:
2.2 Testing
After completing the test preparation, testing can be performed.
①How to mount the measuring adapter: Install the adapter in the gauge's
measurement shaft. Tighten it by hand, not by any tools.
NOTE: Do not use tools for tighten the adapter; otherwise it will damage the
force gauge.
②Select the appropriate units. A variety of measurement units can be chosen.
In the measure interface, press the Menu key to enter the menu interface, press
or select Measurement, press to enter, and then select Unit to enter.
Choose the unit you desired here.
③Select the appropriate Test Mode.
This series has 3 kinds of test modes; select your appropriate test mode for meas-
urement.
Under the measure interface, just press can change the Test Modes one to an-
other.
You can also set it in Menu, see § 3.2.
Track: The real time measuring mode. Under this mode, press the zero key and
you can remove the tare force.
Peak: In Peak mode, the maximum of force will be measured and displayed. Under
this mode, press and the force gauge will update the display immediately.
Flat Conical Chisel Notched Hook
Extension rod Fig 2-1
Fig 2-2

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Preset: In this mode, you can set the tolerance upper limit and lower limit of meas-
ured force value to do a GO/NG measurement. See chapter 3.2.
④Before measurement, you should zero the tare by pressing .
⑤The force gauge often is used hand-held. But mounting it on a test stand for use
may be more accurate and easier or safer. We just recommend this way of use.
2.3 Save the measured value
Measured results can be stored in the force gauge; you can review or print them
later.
During the measurement, press the key to store a value, and the storage Icon
will be displayed.
The data stored is the one displayed currently. So, in Track and Preset mode it is the
current force value measured, in Peak mode it is the peak value.
2.4 Browse and print data
All data stored in the memory can be browsed or printed by the mini-printer.
See chapter 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 for details.
3 Setup
3.1 Setup menu
This series force gauge has multi-level menu interface. Show as Table 3-1.
The setting will be very simple:
Under measure interface: Press Menu
key can enter Menu setup.
Under menu interface: Press or can select the item of menu.
Press will confirm a setup and return.
Press can cancel some setting and return or just for return.
Table3-1
Menu
Measurement
Unit
Test Mode
Memory
Browse
Print
Delete All
System
Display
Auto Po-
wer
Backlight
Key
Sound
Date/Time
Calibration
Default
Language
Info

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3.2 Measurement
Measurement item contains the unit of measurement and measurement mode,
In Unit, N, kgf, ibf, ozf can be selected, as shown in Fig 3-1.
In Test Mode Track, Peak, Preset etc. can be chosen (see Fig 3-2, or see §2.2 also)
If Preset is selected, the Upper limit and Lower limit can be set.
Press to adjust the number and press to move the next digit.
3.3 Memory
Memory item contains three submenus: Browse, Print, Delete all, shown in Fig 3-3.
You can browse or print (wireless mini-printer), and delete some (in browse) or all
data in memory.
3.3.1 Browse
Enter Browse, the data in memory can be reviewed in the order saved.
Press or to move and select.
Maximum number of data is the one obtained recently.
Press and a small window will pop off. Here you can select Delete or Print.
See Fig.3-4.
Fig 3-1
Fig 3-3
Fig 3-2

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If you select Delete, a confirm window will appear to ask you confirm.
Or press to exit.
3.3.2 Print
You can print the data in memory with mini-printer; see (Fig 3-5)
Enter Print, select Selected or All.
If Selected is chosen, enter the range of number will be needed.
If All is selected, a confirm window will appear to ask you confirm.
See Fig 3-6
Fig 3-5
Fig 3-6
→
→

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3.3.3 Delete All
All data can be deleted at one time to empty the memory (Fig 3-7). A confirm window
will appear to ask you confirm.
Deletion of an individual data can be done in Browse, see chapter 3.3.1.
3.4 System
Under system settings menu, the display, auto power, backlight, key sound and so
on can be set. Fig. 3-8
3.4.1 Display
There are two display modes: Obverse, Reverse, show as Figure 3-7. According to
actual needs, select the appropriate display mode, shown in Fig 3-9
Fig 3-7
Fig 3-9
Obverse Reverse
Fig 3-8

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3.4.2 Auto Power.
This series force gauge has an automatic power off function.
Turn on the Auto power, if any operation isn’t performed within five minutes, it will
power off automatically, shown in Fig 3-10:
3.4.3 Backlight.
The backlight can be set to turn on or off, show in Fig 3-11. Without backlight the
consumption of battery will be reduced.
Fig. 3-11:
3.4.4 Key Sound
Key sound can be turned on or off by this setting, shown in Fig 3-12.
Fig. 3-12:
3.4.5 Date/time
System date and time can be adjusted under this menu.
Press to adjust the number and press to move the next digit.
Shown in Fig 3-13:

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3.4.6 Calibration
For details, see chapter 5.3.
3.4.7 Default
With this function, the force gauge can be restored back to the factory settings. This
function should be performed under the guidance of professionals usually.
3.5 Language
The force gauge can display in multi-language, set the language desired.
See Fig 3-14:
3.6 Info
Here you can find out some information about the force gauge, such as model, ver-
sion and serial number.
See Fig. 3-15:
Fig. 3-15
4 Communication Port
The force gauge has two kinds of ports for recharging and communicating with PC
and other equipment.
4.1 USB/Recharge
Using this port, you can connect the gauge to the computer for transform data to PC
in accordance with USB2.0.

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Or recharge the internal Ni-MH battery by connecting the recharger.
USB/ Multifunction
Recharge Port
4.2 Multifunction port
The assignment of pins is shown in Table 4-1
4.2.1 RS-232
The RS232 serial port is only used to connect the mini-printer to print the memory
data.
RS-232 specifications:
-Hardware Flow Control: None
-Data word length: 8 bits
-Stop bit: 1 bit
-Parity: None
-Baud rate: 38400
4.2.2 Setpoint Output
Two setpoint outputs are NPN open collector.
The internal circuit of setpoint output is shown
Fig 4-1
Table 4-1 Pin Assignment
Pin#
Description
1
RS232
Tx
2
Rx
3
Gnd
4
Setpoint Output B
5
6 Setpoint Output C
(Common)
7
Setpoint Output A
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Fig 4-2
Pin7 with Pin6 will be connected when an overload alarm occurs.
In Preset Mode, Pin7 to Pin6 is connected when the measured value exceeds the
upper limit; Pin4 to Pin6 is connected when the measured value is below the lower
limit.
! Maximum permissible voltage: pin 7 to 6, pin 4 to 6 must be lower than 35V ;
pin 6 to 7, pin 6 to 4 must be lower than 6V .
5 Maintenance and Calibration
5.1 Maintenance
After use, please keep the instrument body clean, do not let oil or other substances
infiltrate into the body and the screen, not to damage the instrument.
Please do not forget to remove the load after measurement. Applying a load for a
long time may affect the accuracy of the instrument.
Unless there is a special need, please do not switch off the Auto Power, because it
can reduce the consumption of the battery and extend batteries life.
5.2 Charging
When the batteries are low, the icon “ ” will be displayed. The batteries should be
charged immediately.
Connect the gauge and the charger using the USB cable, and then connect the
charger with AC socket to start charging.
It takes about 3~4 hours for completely charging.
5.3 Calibration
Because of the sensor’s material performance or the influence of external factors,
there may be errors in a certain range after being used a period of times.
The force gauge can be sent to us for a specialized testing and for calibration.
If you have some standard force weights or the other standard load and some test
stand, you may calibrate it also on your own, as shown below:
❶Mount the force gauge to a test stand or fix it anywhere else
❷Remove the tare by using the key .

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❸Enter Calibration interface, as shown in Fig 5-1.
Calibration interface is shown in
Fig 5-2
❹Load a standard force. Now the value in standard input area is just equal to the
current measured value. Wait a moment for the force stabilization.
❺Press and to input the standard force value.
❻Press to enter the next calibration. Pressing can interrupt the calibration.
When the 3 times calibration had been finished or been interrupted, a confirm win-
dow will pop up for asking you "Save and Exit" (YES) or “Save and Exit” (NO), (Fig 5-
3a)
Press or to select, then press .
If "YES" is selected, "Calibrate complete!" is displayed, see 5-3(b).
5.4 Troubleshooting
If the force gauge in use processes such as errors, please accord to the following
way for troubleshooting, see table 5-3. Do not disassemble the gauge by yourself to
repair. If you cannot resolve the fault yourself, please contact our company.
5-3(a) 5-3(b)
Fig. 5-3
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
❶Calibration times
❷Current measuring value
❸Standard value input
Fig 5-2

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Occuring Error Possible causes
Treatment
measures
Can not turn on Low battery
Recharging and
then boot
Without key
sound
Key sound is turn
off
Turn on the key
sound
No backlight
Backlight is turn
off
Turn on the key
backlight
Error is too large
The gauge is not
calibrated
Calibration force
gauge
The tare has not
been removed
Zeroing
Appendix
A-1 Packing List
A-2 Dimensions
A-3 Measuring adapters

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Available FC Models
Modle
N
gf
kgf
ibf
ozf
FC 10
Capacity/
Resolution
10/0.01 1000/1 - 2.2/0.002 35.25/0.05
FC 50
Capacity/
Resolution
50/0.05 5000/5 5/0.005 11/0.01 176.2/0.2
FC
100
Capacity/
Resolution
100/0.1 - 10/0.01 22.00/0.02 352.5/0.5
FC
500
Capacity/
Resolution
500/0.5 - 50/0.05 110.0/0.1 1762/2
FC 1K
Capacity/
Resolution
1000/1 - 100/0.1 220.0/0.2 3525/5