sauter FK 50 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Digital Force Gauge
SAUTER FK
Version 1.4
12/2016
GB
FK-BA-e-1614
PROFESSIONAL MEASURING

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GB SAUTER FK
Version 1.4 12/2016
Instruction Manual Digital Force Gauge
Thank you for buying a digital SAUTER force gauge. We hope you are pleased with
your high quality force gauge with its big functional range. If you have any queries,
wishes or helpful suggestions, do not hesitate to call our service number.
Summarize:
1Scope of delivery........................................................................................... 3
2Working Conditions....................................................................................... 4
3Electrical power supply................................................................................. 4
4Technical data................................................................................................ 4
5Operation........................................................................................................ 4
5.1 Display....................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Keyboard units ......................................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Display Return of 180° ............................................................................................................. 5
5.4 Measurements (Track Mode)................................................................................................... 5
5.5 Peak-Hold Function (Peak Mode) ........................................................................................... 5
6Backside Fixing to a test stand .................................................................... 5
7Warning notices............................................................................................. 5
8Adjustment procedure of FK force gauges ................................................. 7

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1 Scope of delivery
- SAUTER FK
- Electrical power supply
- Transport case
- Standard attachments, as shown below:
Extension rod: 90mm
Sensor inside signifies that the measuring cell is inside the housing of the display unit
Conditions:
Measurement principles:
1. Continuous measurement (Track)
2. Capture of the max. value (Peak Hold)
In this mode, the max. value is always captured during several consecutive mea-
surements
Dimensions in mm
Sensor
Inside
195 mm
LCD
Force sensor
M8 thread
83 m

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2 Working Conditions
Working temperature: 10°C to 30°C
Humidity: 15% to 80%
3 Electrical power supply
- Either by batteries (6 x AA batteries) not rechargeable!
Batteries have to be changed if necessary.
- or current power supply
Using electricity network:
- Connection by power adapter cable
4 Technical data
- Accuracy: ± 0,5 % of Capacity
- Internal test frequency: 1.000 Hz
-Overload protection: 200% of max.
-Dimensions: L x W x H: 195 x 82 x 35 mm
-Net weight: ca. 0.72kg
5 Operation
5.1 Display
(1) Measuring Result
(2) Measuring Units
(3) Measuring Direction
(4) Indication of PEAK Mode
5.2 Keyboard units
ON / OFF:
to switch on, ON has to be pressed for about 1s
MAX:
To change between Track mode (continuous measurement) and Peak mode (cap-
ture of maximum values)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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UNIT:
Press shortly to select the desired unit: N, kg, lb, ou
ZERO:
- Zeros the measurement result (Tare function)
- Cleans the peak value (in Peak mode)
5.3 Display Return of 180°
When the instrument itself is turned for 180°, the display indication will turn automati-
cally.
5.4 Measurements (Track Mode)
On the display (1) the continuous force is shown in a defined direction (3)
To zero the display, please press ZERO key
5.5 Peak-Hold Function (Peak Mode)
To activate please press: MAX key
6 Backside Fixing to a test stand
Mounting is possible on all SAUTER test stands by means of 4 x M3 screws.
7 Warning notices
Force measurements which are performed in an incorrect way, can lead to serious
injuries of living beings and damage of objects. Therefore, trained staff may practice
them only.
Please avoid that forces are reacting on the force gauge, which are exceeding the
instrument’s max. load (max). Or if forces are not reacting axially from the force sen-
sor onto the instrument or if high impulse forces are reacting on the force gauge.

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Prevent jolts, torsion and oscillation (e.g. by suspending loads aslope) of all kinds,
because there is a risk of breakage and in all cases there will be a lack of measure-
ment accuracy.
Inappropriate use
Do not use the instrument for medical measurements. In the case that small quanti-
ties are removed or added to the material to be measured, incorrect measuring re-
sults can be displayed, due to the “stability compensation“ in the instrument (such as
slowly draining off of liquid from a container suspended at the instrument). Do not
leave attached a continuous load. This can damage the measuring unit as well as the
parts, relevant to safety.
Overload
Be sure to prevent overloading the instrument in excess of the stated maximum load
(max.), minus any tare weight that may possibly exist. This could damage the instru-
ment (risk of breakage).
Attention:
- Always make sure that there are no people or objects below the load, which could
be injured or damaged!
- The instrument is not suitable for weighing people. Do not use it as a baby scale!
- The instrument does not comply with the medical product law (MPG).
- Never operate the instrument in hazardous locations. The series design is not ex-
plosion-proof.
- Structural alterations may not be done on the instrument. This can lead to incorrect
measuring results, faults concerning safety regulations as well as to destruction of
the instrument.
- The instrument may only be used in compliance with the described guidelines.
- Varying ranges of application or planned use must be approved by SAUTER in
writing.
Warranty
The warranty is not valid under following aspects:
• Non-observance of our guidelines in the operating instructions
• Use beyond the specified applications
• Alterations or opening the device unprofessionally, as well as mechanical damage
and damage caused by media or liquids
• Natural wear out and abrasion

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• Inappropriate setting up or electric installation
• Overload of the measuring equipment
Inspection of measuring and testing equipment
Within the scope of quality assurance, the metrology features of the instrument and
any possible available adjusting weight must be checked at regular intervals. For this
purpose, the responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as the nature
and scope of this inspection. Information is available on SAUTER home page
(www.sauter.eu) concerning the monitoring of instrument test substances and the
test weights required for this. Test weights and instruments can be adjusted quickly
and reasonably priced in KERN’s accredited DAkkS calibration laboratory (return to
national normal).
IMPORTANT
Observe the information in the operating instructions. Please read the instruction
manual carefully before the initial operation, even if you already have gained experi-
ence with SAUTER instruments.
8 Adjustment procedure of FK force gauges
Take care for stable working conditions
1. A short warming up time of approx. 1 minute is recommended for stabilisation.
Switch on the FK by pressing “ON/OFF” button. The instrument is held in vertical,
hanging position.

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2. As soon as “0” is displayed, press “UNIT” button and “ZERO” button at the same
time, until “CAL” appears on the display.
3. Wait a few seconds and display will show the necessary adjustment weight, e.g.
5,000kg for FK 50 or 10,00kg for FK 100.
4. Put the corresponding weight at the loading hook. Avoid trembling and keep still
while holding the weight. Hint: hold device with both hands while shoring up your
elbows on a table or desk or fix it at a solid object (test stand).
5. Hold position until “F” appears on the display. In this case remove weight and
adjustment is completed. In case of “E” is displayed - repeat step 1. to 5. until “F”
attests a successful adjustment.