sauter FC User manual

FC-BA-e-2020
Sauter GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
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Instruction manual digital force
gauge
SAUTER FC
Version 2.0
01/2020
GB
PROFESSIONAL MEASURING

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SAUTER FC
V. 2.0 04/2020
Instruction manual digital 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........................................................................................... 3
3Technical data................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Technical data FC with internal loadcell up to 1kN .............................................................. 4
4Display indication.......................................................................................... 5
5Control buttons.............................................................................................. 6
6Menu items..................................................................................................... 7
6.1 Language................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2 Display modes .......................................................................................................................... 7
6.3 Storing measured values......................................................................................................... 7
6.4 Delete all records...................................................................................................................... 7
6.5 Browse Menu............................................................................................................................ 8
6.6 Print............................................................................................................................................ 9
6.7 System settings........................................................................................................................ 9
6.8 USB/Loading........................................................................................................................... 10
6.9 Multifunctional port................................................................................................................ 10
7Warnings ...................................................................................................... 12
8Adjustment FC ............................................................................................. 14
9Technical drawings...................................................................................... 15

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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 FC 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.sauter.eu.
2 Scope of delivery
•SAUTER FC, incl. internal battery
•Transport case
•Battery charger
•5 pieces M3 x 8 screws for mounting on SAUTER test benches
•Standard attachments standard M6, as shown
extension bar: 90mm

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3 Technical data
3.1 Technical data FC with internal loadcell up to 1kN
Measuring
device
FC 10
FC 50
FC 100
FC 500
FC 1K
Capacity
10N
50N
100N
500N
1000N
Measurement
uncertainty
±0.3% of Max (measuring range)
Work
temperature
15°C to 35°C
Relative air
humidity
15% to 80% Humidity
Weight
(without
accessories)
Approx. 500g
Dimensions
Display unit
(LxWxH)
140x71x36mm
Thread
M6

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4 Display indication
Position
Description
1
Measuring mode: Track mode; Peak mode; Preset mode
2
Battery symbol: shows the current charge status; flashes when the
battery needs to be recharged
3
Default value status:
: the value is between the lower and upper limit and is OK
: the value is between the lower limit value and the value of 75% of
the lower limit value, i.e. the value falls below the lower limit value
: the value exceeds the upper limit value
4
Measuring units: the selected unit is displayed (N, kgf, ozf or lbf optional)
5
System Clock
6
Data transmission symbol
7
Data memory icon
8
Analogue load bar display
9
Current measured value
10
Direction of force (tension ( ) Pressure ( )

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5 Control buttons
SAVE/ESC:
•Saving the measured value
•By pressing the SAVE/ESC button in the menu, you can return to the previous
page
ZERO (zeroing):
•Zeroing the display
•Arrow 'up' in the menu
ENTER:
•Opening the menu
•Confirm the selection in the menu
Mode (mode change):
•Selecting the measuring mode
•Arrow key 'down' in the menu
ON / OFF:
•On / Off button (press button for approx. 1 s)

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6 Menu items
6.1 Language
The display of theforce gauge has several menu language versions. Select the desired
language setting.
6.2 Display modes
The force gauge has two display modes: force transducer oriented display and reverse
display. Select the desired display mode as required.
6.3 Storing measured values
The force gauge is equipped with the function for storing measured values. The stored
data can be searched or printed out.
During the measurement, press the key to save the respective value. The display
will show the data storage symbol ( ).
The stored data is displayed. In Track mode and Preset mode, the current force value
is measured, and in Peak mode, the maximum value.
6.4 Delete all records
To empty the memory, all data can be deleted at once. The display then shows a dialog
box with a corresponding security prompt.
Individual data can be deleted from the 'Browse' menu.

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6.5 Browse Menu
With the menu 'Browse' you can browse the memory contents of the save order.
The keys or are used to navigate between the data records .
At the top of the list the last saved record is displayed.
After pressing the button, a small selection window appears on the display. In this
window you can choose between the 'Delete' or 'Print' option
If the 'Delete' option is selected, a dialog box with a corresponding security prompt is
displayed.
To exit the menu, press the key.
If the percentage drop is between 5% - 10%, please contact the supplier to have the
loadcell replaced. These values are given as a guide only. The actual need for
calibration/replacement of the loadcell varies with its individual characteristics.

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6.6 Print
With the mini-printer the stored data can be printed out.
To do this, select the menu 'Print' and then the function 'Selected' or 'All'.
If the 'Selected' option is selected, the pressure range must be determined. If you
choose the 'All' option, a dialog box appears with a confirmation prompt
6.7 System settings
In the 'System' menu, settings for the display, automatic switch-off function, backlight,
key tone, etc. can be selected.
→
→
Fig 3-8

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6.8 USB/Loading
Via this port, USB2.0 can be used to connect the force gauge to a PC computer for
data processing.
The Ni-MH battery can also be charged via this connection. To do this, connect the
mains adapter.
6.9 Multifunctional port
The PIN assignment is shown in the table.
Pin
Description
1
TX (RS232)
2
RX (RS232)
3
GND (RS232)
4
Default value output B
5
6
Default value output C (general)
7
Default value output A
8
6.9.1 RS-232
The RS232 interface is only used to connect a mini-printer to print out the data
received.
RS-232 specification:
- Hardware flow control: none
- Word length: 8 bits
- Stop bit: 1 bit
- Parity: none
- Data transmission rate: 38400
Fig 4-1