sauter FK 10 User manual

FK-BA-e-2020
Sauter GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
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Internet: www.sauter.eu
Instruction manual digital force
gauge
SAUTER FK
Version 2.0
01/2020
GB
PROFESSIONAL MEASURING

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SAUTER FK
V. 2.0 01/2020
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:
Introduction.................................................................................................... 3
Scope of delivery........................................................................................... 3
Technical data................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Technical data FK with internal loadcell up to 500N ............................................................ 4
Battery operation / power supply................................................................. 5
Display indication.......................................................................................... 5
Control buttons.............................................................................................. 5
Inverting the display by 180.......................................................................... 6
Warnings ........................................................................................................ 6
Adjustment instruction FK............................................................................ 9
Technical drawings...................................................................................... 11

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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.
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.
Scope of delivery
- SAUTER FK
- Power supply
- Delivered in stable cardboard packaging
- 5 pieces M3x8 screws for mounting on SAUTER test benches
- Standard attachments as standard, as shown
extension bar: 90mm

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Technical data
3.1 Technical data FK with internal loadcell up to 500N
Measuring
device
FK 10
FK 25
FK 50
FK 100
FK 250
FK 500
FK 1k
Capacity
10N
25N
50N
100N
250N
500N
1000N
Work
temperature
10°C to 30°C
Relative air
humidity
15% to 80% Humidity
Weight
Approx. 720g
Dimensions
Display unit
(LxWxH)
195x82x35mm
Thread
M8

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Battery operation / power supply
Optionally available in mains or battery operation
Mains operation:
- Connection via mains adapter to mains power supply
Battery operation for mobile use:
- 6x AAA batteries, included in delivery
- not rechargeable! Batteries must be replaced if necessary
Display indication
(4)
Position
Description
1
Measurement result
2
Display unit of the measurement result
3
Measuring direction (push/pull)
4
Display of the PEAK (peak measured value) mode
Control buttons
ON / OFF:
- On / Off button (press button for approx. 1 s)
MAX:
- Change to PEAK (peak) mode
UNIT (units of measurement):
- Press the key briefly: Selection between N, kg, lb and oz
ZERO: Reset
Assignment with three functions
- Zeroing the display (tare function)
- Zeroing of the peak value (Peak)
- Storing a setting (in SET mode)
(1)
(2)
(3)

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Inverting the display by 180°
If the device itself is rotated by 180°, the display also rotates automatically.
Warnings
Incorrectly performed force measurements can lead to serious injury to persons and
damage to objects and must therefore only be performed by trained and experienced
personnel.
In particular, it must be avoided that forces act on the purchased measuring instrument
that exceed the maximum load (Max) of the instrument or that do not act axially on the
instrument via the load cell; or if high impulse forces act on the measuring instrument.
Avoid twistingthe loadcell, otherwise it could be damaged and the measuring accuracy
will decrease in any case.
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 cell).
Do not apply a continuous load to measuring instruments with external measuring cell.

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Overloads
Please prevent the measuring instrument from being overloaded beyond the specified
maximum load (Max), minus any tare load that may already be present. This can
damage the measuring instrument (danger 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 devicedoes not comply with the German MedicalDevices 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 operated or maintained by trained personnel.
- 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 case of
- not following our guidelines in the operating instructions
- use outside the described field of application
- Modifying or opening the device
- mechanical damage and damage caused by agents such as liquids or liquids
have been caused
- improper assembly or electrical installation
- Overloading the measuring cell

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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 measuringinstruments and the necessary test weights
is available on the SAUTER homepage (www.sauter.eu). The weights and measuring
instruments can be checked and adjusted quickly and at favourable prices in KERN's
accredited DAkkS laboratory (traceability to the national standard).
Note:
To view the CE declaration, please click on the following link:
https://www.kern-sohn.com/shop/de/DOWNLOADS/

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Adjustment instruction FK
1. Stable external working conditions shall be provided.
A short warm-up phase of the device of approx. 1 minute is recommended for
stabilisation.
The FK can be switched on by pressing the "ON/OFF" key. The unit is in a
hanging position.
2. When the display shows "0", press the "UNIT" button and the "ZERO" button
simultaneously until "CAL" appears on the display.
3. After a few seconds the display will show the required calibration weight, e.g.
5.00kg for the FK 50 or 10.00kg for the FK 100.

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4. The corresponding weight is now attached to the hook. The appliance must be
held still while the weight is attached; avoid shaking. Tip: hold thedevice with
both hands while both elbows are resting on a table or attach it to a solid object
(test bench).
5. This position is held until "F" appears on the display. Then the weight can be
removed and the adjustment is completed. However, if "E" appears on the
display - repeat steps 1. to 5. until "F" confirms successful adjustment.