Schmidt FGP 01.E User manual

Force Gauge
FG Series
Model FGP
Edition FGP 01.E
Operating Instructions
Valid as of: 01.10.2015 • Please keep the manual for future reference!
S C H M I D T
c o n t r o l i n s t r u m e n t s

Please use only supplied AC adapter
for charging.
If you use non-supplied AC adapter, electronic
circuit might be broken, and 󳞛re break might happen.
Please plug the AC adapter in 󳞛rmly.
Do not take down, repair, and make
alterations to FGP.
Do not charge and use the FGP other
than AC 100 - 230V.
Do not touch the AC adapter with wet
hand.
Do not pull the code to unplug the AC
adapter.
When it is loose, short out and electric shock, and
then it might be 󳞛re hazard.
You might be hurt because of the unusual operation.
Become the source of 󳞛re disaster and electric shock.
There is the threat of electric shock.
The code might be cut and short out, and
then it might be 󳞛re hazard.
Observe all warnings and cautions; it is extremely important and any safety serious contents are described.
Expression and meaning are as follows.
Warning
Caution
Warning
Caution
Safety Precaution
When you use FGP wrongly, it may cause serious problem, such as death or severe injury.
When you use FGP wrongly, it might cause serious problem depend on the situation.
Please be careful to the 󳞜ying apart
of the test substance.
Do not use scarred hook or deformed
hook.
At the breakdown test or break test, you might
get injury due to the 󳞜ying apart of the objects.
Please wear the mask for the protection, and
pay proper attention to safety.
They might be broken or slip. Heavy test
substance might hit your hoot.
*Please keep this instruction manual at your side after you read.
Do not load more than rated capacity. When “OVR” is displayed, it
means overload. Please reduce
the load immediately. Measuring
value which is measured during
the “OVR” is not correct.
Sensor may be broken. If you load further more, accident
may happen because of the broken parts.
Caution
Here are pictures which you have to follow.
It shows the reminder.
It shows the prohibition.
It shows the compulsion which you have to do.

Caution
Safety precaution
Caution
Caution before use.
・ Location which will be gotten water
・ Locations which receive direct sunlight
・ Dew condensation place
Do not use AC plug covered with dust. Do not use and keep the FGP under
the following circumstances.
Please use the FGP in operating
temperature in range ０℃～４０℃ .
It might the cause of the 󳞛re.
When the FGP is dirty, please wipe with dry soft
cloth, or please give the cloth soak in detergent
which has mixed with water, then wring the cloth and
wipe with it. Do not use a volatile chemical such as
benzene, thinner, and alcohol. If you use FGP beyond above temperature, FGP
might operate unusual.
１． Do not press the button with
a sharp-pointed object. ２． Do not load bending direction or twisting direction.
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FGP can measure pulling load and compression load. Do not load bending
direction or twisting direction. Though FGP has a stopper which protects
the sensor from careless operation, this stopper is helplessness for impact
load, bending direction, and twisting direction.
Bending direction
Twisting direction
We recommend the force gauge to be checked
and calibrated regularly. Though it is depend on
the frequency of use and loading, the accuracy of
measurement will be declined with time.
３． Do not fall the force gauge.
Do not fall the force gauge
into the ground. Sensor
m i g h t b e b r o k e n a n d
you cannot get accurate
measurement value.
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４． Do not use the force gauge in location which will be gotten water.
This force gauge is not water
proof. Please do not operate
the force gauge in location
which will be gotten water.
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UNIT
５． Measuring very small loading
Tracking is ON at the factory
default. When you measure
small l oad, ple ase turn t he
tracking OFF. ( ⇒ Please refer
4.4. Tracking)
PEAK
ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Please operate the force gauge within
operating humidity range; 35 ～ 85RH.
If you use the force gauge beyond the above range,
it might produce improper operation.
・ Dusty, salinity and iron content environments
・ Location which will be gotten oil and chemical
・ Corrosive and Flammable gas environment
Overload

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1.Product features 4
2.Con󳞛rmation of standard accessories 4
3.Part names and functions 5
3.1.Main unit 5
3.2.Display 6
3.2.1.Part names 6
3.2.2.Numeric display 6
3.2.3.Unit display 6
3.2.4.Peak hold mode display 6
3.2.5.MAX/MIN display 6
4.Before use 7
4.1.Charge 7
4.2.Attaching measuring adapter 7
4.3.Attaching hanger 7
4.4.Tracking 8
4.5.Function setting 8
4.5.1.Sign: f01 9
4.5.2.Display update time: f02 9
4.5.3.Auto power off: f03 9
4.5.4.Baud rate of RS232C: f04 10
4.5.5.Measuring 󳞛lter: f05 10
4.5.6.External output: f06 10
4.5.7.Function mode-end 10
4.6.Reverse the display 11
5.Feature and Operation 11
5.1.Overview of operation 11
5.2.Measuring mode 12
5.2.1Standard measuring mode 12
5.2.2Peak hold mode 12
5.3.Change display unit 12
5.4.Tare 12
5.5.Comparator 13
5.5.1.Comparator 13
5.5.2.How to enter Comparator/Memory setting mode 13
5.5.3.Setting HI limit 13
5.5.4.Setting LO limit 14
5.5.5.Jugement on LCD 14
5.5.6.Output signal of jugement 14
5.6.Memory 14
5.6.1.Setting memory mode 16
5.6.2.Storing data 17
5.6.2.1.Store the data (Continuous memory mode) 17
5.6.2.2.Store the data (Single memory mode) 17
5.6.2.3.Store the data (Standard memory mode) 17
5.7.Recalling memory data 18
5.7.1. Continuous memory mode 18
5.7.1.1.Measuring memory data 18
5.7.1.2.Statistics memory data 19
5.7.2.Single memory mode 20
5.7.2.1.Measuring memory data 20
5.7.2.2.Statistics memory data 21
5.7.3.Standard memory mode 22
5.7.3.1.Measuring memory data 22
5.7.3.2.Statistics memory data 23
5.8.Erasing memory data 23
5.8.1.Erasing 󳞛nal memory data (one data) 23
5.8.2.Erasing all memory data 24
5.8.3.No memory data 24
5.9.USB Communication 24
5.9.1.Feature of ToriemonUSB 24
5.9.2.Download ToriemonUSB 24
5.9.3.Precaution when using USB communication 24
6.External Connection Connector 25
6.1.Pin assignment 25
6.2.RS232C output 25
6.2.1.RS232C interface 25
6.2.2.RS232C communication command 26
6.2.3.Connection between FGP and PC 27
6.3.Analog output 27
6.4.Overload/Comparator output 27
7.Frequently-asked questions 28
7.1.Questions for trouble 28
7.2.Questions for technical 28
8.Support 29
8.1.Repair and Calibration 29
8.2.Warranty 29
9.Speci󳞛cations and Dimensions 29
Dimensions 30
Force measuring attachments 30
INDEX
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2.Con󳞛rmation of Standard Accessories
● Before you use, please con󳞛rm the following items are included in the carrying case.
１． Main Unit
２． AC adapter
４． Measuring adapters
３． Instruction manual
５． Hunger
Flat head Cone head Notched head Chisel
Ｍ６ φ 12 70° 70 ゜ 70 ゜
Ｍ４ φ８ 60 ゜ 90 ゜ 60 ゜
M4 adapters are included into FGP-0.2 ～ 0.5. M6 adapters are
included with other types.
Extension rod L:92(M6)/L:86(M4)
Hook
６． USB cable （2.0 ｍ）
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Check the model number
1.Product Features
デジタル フォースゲージ
ＦＧＰ-0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10/20/50/100
● Nickel –hydrogen battery enable us to use long time
→ 4.1. Charge
● Data can be dawnloaded to PC with USB
→ 5.9. USB communication
● Memorize up to 1000 data
→ 5.6. Memory
● Comparator enable us decision to pass or fail. ( I/O output of the result)
→ 5.5. Comparator
● Rated Capacity 2.000N (200.0gf, 8oz) ～ 1000N (100.0kgf, 200lb)
→ 9 Speci󳞛cations and Dimensions
● Reverse the display of the measuring value and the unit.
→ 4.6. Reverse the display
● One touch shimple operation for changing the unit N, kg(g), Lb(oz).
→ 5.3. Change display unit
● Measure peak value at plus and minus side.
→ 5.2.2. Peak hold mode
● High-speed measuring (1000times/second)
→ 5.2.2. Peak hold mode
● Display update time is selectable up to 20 times/second.
→ 5.2.1 Standard measuring mode

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1.Product features 4
2.Con󳞛rmation of standard accessories 4
3.Part names and functions 5
3.1.Main unit 5
3.2.Display 6
3.2.1.Part names 6
3.2.2.Numeric display 6
3.2.3.Unit display 6
3.2.4.Peak hold mode display 6
3.2.5.MAX/MIN display 6
4.Before use 7
4.1.Charge 7
4.2.Attaching measuring adapter 7
4.3.Attaching hanger 7
4.4.Tracking 8
4.5.Function setting 8
4.5.1.Sign: f01 9
4.5.2.Display update time: f02 9
4.5.3.Auto power off: f03 9
4.5.4.Baud rate of RS232C: f04 10
4.5.5.Measuring 󳞛lter: f05 10
4.5.6.External output: f06 10
4.5.7.Function mode-end 10
4.6.Reverse the display 11
5.Feature and Operation 11
5.1.Overview of operation 11
5.2.Measuring mode 12
5.2.1Standard measuring mode 12
5.2.2Peak hold mode 12
5.3.Change display unit 12
5.4.Tare 12
5.5.Comparator 13
5.5.1.Comparator 13
5.5.2.How to enter Comparator/Memory setting mode 13
5.5.3.Setting HI limit 13
5.5.4.Setting LO limit 14
5.5.5.Jugement on LCD 14
5.5.6.Output signal of jugement 14
5.6.Memory 14
5.6.1.Setting memory mode 16
5.6.2.Storing data 17
5.6.2.1.Store the data (Continuous memory mode) 17
5.6.2.2.Store the data (Single memory mode) 17
5.6.2.3.Store the data (Standard memory mode) 17
5.7.Recalling memory data 18
5.7.1. Continuous memory mode 18
5.7.1.1.Measuring memory data 18
5.7.1.2.Statistics memory data 19
5.7.2.Single memory mode 20
5.7.2.1.Measuring memory data 20
5.7.2.2.Statistics memory data 21
5.7.3.Standard memory mode 22
5.7.3.1.Measuring memory data 22
5.7.3.2.Statistics memory data 23
5.8.Erasing memory data 23
5.8.1.Erasing 󳞛nal memory data (one data) 23
5.8.2.Erasing all memory data 24
5.8.3.No memory data 24
5.9.USB Communication 24
5.9.1.Feature of ToriemonUSB 24
5.9.2.Download ToriemonUSB 24
5.9.3.Precaution when using USB communication 24
6.External Connection Connector 25
6.1.Pin assignment 25
6.2.RS232C output 25
6.2.1.RS232C interface 25
6.2.2.RS232C communication command 26
6.2.3.Connection between FGP and PC 27
6.3.Analog output 27
6.4.Overload/Comparator output 27
7.Frequently-asked questions 28
7.1.Questions for trouble 28
7.2.Questions for technical 28
8.Support 29
8.1.Repair and Calibration 29
8.2.Warranty 29
9.Speci󳞛cations and Dimensions 29
Dimensions 30
Force measuring attachments 30
INDEX
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2.Con󳞛rmation of Standard Accessories
● Before you use, please con󳞛rm the following items are included in the carrying case.
１． Main Unit
２． AC adapter
４． Measuring adapters
３． Instruction manual
５． Hunger
Flat head Cone head Notched head Chisel
Ｍ６ φ 12 70° 70 ゜ 70 ゜
Ｍ４ φ８ 60 ゜ 90 ゜ 60 ゜
M4 adapters are included into FGP-0.2 ～ 0.5. M6 adapters are
included with other types.
Extension rod L:92(M6)/L:86(M4)
Hook
６． USB cable （2.0 ｍ）
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Check the model number
1.Product Features
デジタル フォースゲージ
ＦＧＰ-0.2/0.5/1/2/5/10/20/50/100
● Nickel –hydrogen battery enable us to use long time
→ 4.1. Charge
● Data can be dawnloaded to PC with USB
→ 5.9. USB communication
● Memorize up to 1000 data
→ 5.6. Memory
● Comparator enable us decision to pass or fail. ( I/O output of the result)
→ 5.5. Comparator
● Rated Capacity 2.000N (200.0gf, 8oz) ～ 1000N (100.0kgf, 200lb)
→ 9 Speci󳞛cations and Dimensions
● Reverse the display of the measuring value and the unit.
→ 4.6. Reverse the display
● One touch shimple operation for changing the unit N, kg(g), Lb(oz).
→ 5.3. Change display unit
● Measure peak value at plus and minus side.
→ 5.2.2. Peak hold mode
● High-speed measuring (1000times/second)
→ 5.2.2. Peak hold mode
● Display update time is selectable up to 20 times/second.
→ 5.2.1 Standard measuring mode

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3． Part names and functions
3.1.Main Unit
①Sensor shaft Force bolt (Push/Pull Force)
②Display Display the load and the unit.
③ ＰＥＡＫ key ・ Switch standard measuring mode, + peak hold mode, or – peak hold mode.
・ Tracking ON/OFF.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
④ ＵＮＩＴ key ・ Switch the unit (N ⇒ Kg ⇒ lb(oz) ⇒ N)
・ It is used for reverse the display.
・ Tracking ON/OFF.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
⑤ ＺＥＲＯ key ・ Tare at standard measuring mode (not display a peak value).
・ It is used for function setting.
・ Press the ZERO key under the peak hold mode (display the peak value), clear the peak value. In this case,
tare does not perform. If you need tare, press the peak key to change into standard measuring mode,
then press the Zero key.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
⑥ ＰＯＷＥＲ key ・ Press the POWER and release to turn ON/OFF.
・ It is used for reverse the display.
・ Tracking ON/OFF.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
⑦ ＭＥＭ key ・ Press the MEM key under the standard measuring mode (not display peak value), then measuring
value is memorized.
・ It is used to recall the memory data, and setting High/Low limits.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
⑧AC adapter port Supply the electricity through the AC adapter.
⑨Data output port Connect with a PC and a recorder. (RS232C, analog output and so on)
⑩ ＵＳＢ port Connect with a PC. (USB)
⑪Hanger attachment bolt Attach the hanger with this bolt.
⑫Threaded hole Use this threaded hole in order to attach the FGP with a stand.
② Display
① Sensor shaft
③ PEAK key
④ＵＮＩＴ key
⑤ＺＥＲＯ key
⑥ＰＯＷＥＲ key
⑦ＭＥＭ key
Model number
⑫ Threaded hole
⑪ Hanger attachment bolt
⑩ＵＳＢ port
⑧ AC adapter port ⑨ Data output port
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3.2.Display
Display of unit
Display of measuring value.
Display of peak hold mode
Display the measuring value with sign and 4 digits numbers. Compression force: plus, Tension force: minus.
(It's available to switch plus/minus with the setting of function (f01)).
Reverse display is available.
3.2.2.Numeric Display
Display the units. In case of overload, “OVR” is shown. “PWR” appears to notify that there is 1 minute before power off.
3.2.3.Unit Display
Display of unit
Overload
3.2.4.Peak hold mode display
In case of the voltage of
internal nickel hydride
battery decrease, “ LO
BAT “ has turned on and
off. Please connect AC
adapter to charge the
battery.
D u r i n g t h e c h a r g e
of batte ry, “BA T” is
sh ow n. E ve n if t urn
the power off during
the charge “BAT” has
displayed.
“PEAK” has turned on
when plus peak hold
mode, ※
“PEAK” has turned on
when minus peak hold
mode. ※
Newton
Depend on the condition of the force gauge, the following display is shown.
Kilogram Gram
1 minut before
power off.
In case of showing statistical data for memory mode (continuous, single, standard), the following display are shown.
3.2.5.MAX/MIN display
Plus maximum value Minus maximum value Plus minimum value. Minus minimum value.
3.2.1.Part names
Display of MAX/MIN
“ △” or “ ▽” are shown
when comparator feature
is ON.
See 5.5.5. Jugdement on
LCD.
Reverse display is available.
※ Please discern plus peak hold mode and minus peak hold mode with or without “– “.
Display of comparator judgement
Kg/g, lb/oz are decided by rating capacity.
Pound Ounce

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3． Part names and functions
3.1.Main Unit
①Sensor shaft Force bolt (Push/Pull Force)
②Display Display the load and the unit.
③ ＰＥＡＫ key ・ Switch standard measuring mode, + peak hold mode, or – peak hold mode.
・ Tracking ON/OFF.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
④ ＵＮＩＴ key ・ Switch the unit (N ⇒ Kg ⇒ lb(oz) ⇒ N)
・ It is used for reverse the display.
・ Tracking ON/OFF.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
⑤ ＺＥＲＯ key ・ Tare at standard measuring mode (not display a peak value).
・ It is used for function setting.
・ Press the ZERO key under the peak hold mode (display the peak value), clear the peak value. In this case,
tare does not perform. If you need tare, press the peak key to change into standard measuring mode,
then press the Zero key.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
⑥ ＰＯＷＥＲ key ・ Press the POWER and release to turn ON/OFF.
・ It is used for reverse the display.
・ Tracking ON/OFF.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
⑦ ＭＥＭ key ・ Press the MEM key under the standard measuring mode (not display peak value), then measuring
value is memorized.
・ It is used to recall the memory data, and setting High/Low limits.
・ It is used for comparator/memory setting.
⑧AC adapter port Supply the electricity through the AC adapter.
⑨Data output port Connect with a PC and a recorder. (RS232C, analog output and so on)
⑩ ＵＳＢ port Connect with a PC. (USB)
⑪Hanger attachment bolt Attach the hanger with this bolt.
⑫Threaded hole Use this threaded hole in order to attach the FGP with a stand.
② Display
① Sensor shaft
③ PEAK key
④ＵＮＩＴ key
⑤ＺＥＲＯ key
⑥ＰＯＷＥＲ key
⑦ＭＥＭ key
Model number
⑫ Threaded hole
⑪ Hanger attachment bolt
⑩ＵＳＢ port
⑧ AC adapter port ⑨ Data output port
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
REVERSE
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3.2.Display
Display of unit
Display of measuring value.
Display of peak hold mode
Display the measuring value with sign and 4 digits numbers. Compression force: plus, Tension force: minus.
(It's available to switch plus/minus with the setting of function (f01)).
Reverse display is available.
3.2.2.Numeric Display
Display the units. In case of overload, “OVR” is shown. “PWR” appears to notify that there is 1 minute before power off.
3.2.3.Unit Display
Display of unit
Overload
3.2.4.Peak hold mode display
In case of the voltage of
internal nickel hydride
battery decrease, “ LO
BAT “ has turned on and
off. Please connect AC
adapter to charge the
battery.
D u r i n g t h e c h a r g e
of batte ry, “BA T” is
sh ow n. E ve n if t urn
the power off during
the charge “BAT” has
displayed.
“PEAK” has turned on
when plus peak hold
mode, ※
“PEAK” has turned on
when minus peak hold
mode. ※
Newton
Depend on the condition of the force gauge, the following display is shown.
Kilogram Gram
1 minut before
power off.
In case of showing statistical data for memory mode (continuous, single, standard), the following display are shown.
3.2.5.MAX/MIN display
Plus maximum value Minus maximum value Plus minimum value. Minus minimum value.
3.2.1.Part names
Display of MAX/MIN
“ △” or “ ▽” are shown
when comparator feature
is ON.
See 5.5.5. Jugdement on
LCD.
Reverse display is available.
※ Please discern plus peak hold mode and minus peak hold mode with or without “– “.
Display of comparator judgement
Kg/g, lb/oz are decided by rating capacity.
Pound Ounce

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4.2.Attaching measuring adapter
Please select the measuring adapter depend on the measuring purpose.
Screw the adapter until it stops lightly. Do not screw it forcibly in order
not to give the damage to the sensor.
Do not use bruised hook or
deformed hook.
Flat head Cone head Notched head Chisel
Extension rod
Hook
PEAK ZERO
4.Before use
4.1.Charge
Do not charge with non-
attached AC adapter.
Please use AC adapter which supplied with FGP. If you use non-attached AC adapter,
electronic circuit might be broken and 󳞛re might happen.
Before the FGP arrive at your hand, nickel hydride battery might discharge electricity.
Please plug attached AC adapter and charge before you use.
① Please connect the attached AC adapter into the AC adapter port of the
body, and plug them into outlet.
・ Start to charge the Nickel hydride battery. After the completion of the
charge, it stops charging automatically by itself.
・ “BAT” will be shown on the LCD display while charging. After complete the
charging, “BAT” will be disappeared from LCD.
・ Charge time: Up to 16 hours at most
・ Operating time: Approx. 8 hours per 1 full charge
② The nickel hydride battery is charged automatically when it
is discharged during the usage of AC adapter.
※ If you charge the battery frequently, its lifetime will be shorten.
When you use the FGP with AC adapter, you should not insert and
remove the AC adapter often.
③ You can measure during the charge.
4.3.Attaching hanger
Please take off the attached hanger bolt. Fit the
square hole of hanger into the salient part of the
case, and then tighten the attached hanger bolt.
Please use the hanger to hang the FGP with a
nail or a winch.
※ Please use the tolerable nail or
winch against the load .
④ When the voltage of nickel hydride battery decline, “LoBAT”
has turned on in the LCD display. Please connect the
AC adapter to charge. (If you leave the FGP with turned
on “LoBAT” , the voltage decline furthermore, and then the
power is turned off compulsory.)
Hanger attachement bolt
Hanger
AC adapter port
Please attached the hunger according to need.
Do not screw the attachment
in forcebly.
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Key operation Display
Turn the power off
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
① Hold down PEAK and UNIT key,
② Press POWER key.
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Release POWER key only.
4.4.Tracking
A load cell of strain gauge is used for FGP as a load sensing. By using this sensor, the measuring value is slightly changed due to temperature
and so on, but tracking is able to cancel this slightly change by the software. When you measure very minute forces, measuring value error
might happen due to the tracking. In this case, you may turn off the tracking function.
When the power off, while hold down the PEAK key and UNIT key simultaneously, press and release the POWER key (release the PEAK key and
UNIT key after the value is appeard in the display more than 1 second), you can switch the tracking ON/OFF.
Display force gauge model
Tracking OFF
Tracking ON
Standard measuring mode
Please release the PEAK
key and UNIT key after
the value is appeared in
the display more than 1
second.
Tracking ON
Tracking OFF
4.5.Function setting
Key operation Display
Turn the power off
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
① Hold down ZERO key,
② Press POWER key.
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Release POWER key only.
Display force gauge model Display function mode （f01）
Please release the ZERO
key after the value is
appeared in the display
more than 1 second.
The following setting items in function mode.
Item Unit Set contents Default factory setting
Display sign f01 -0001(minus), 0001 (plus) 0001
Display update time f02 1、 2、 3、 5、 10、 20 （times/second） 3
Auto power off f03 10 （10 minutes ）、 oFF （not valid） 10
RS-232C baud rate f04 2400、 4800、 9600、 19200 （bps） 2400
Measuring 󳞛lter f05 3、 20、 150 (msec) 3
External output f06 ovEr、 Hi-Lo ovEr
Turn power off, then press POWER key, you can con󳞛rm the condition of
the present tracking.
①
②
①
②

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4.2.Attaching measuring adapter
Please select the measuring adapter depend on the measuring purpose.
Screw the adapter until it stops lightly. Do not screw it forcibly in order
not to give the damage to the sensor.
Do not use bruised hook or
deformed hook.
Flat head Cone head Notched head Chisel
Extension rod
Hook
PEAK ZERO
4.Before use
4.1.Charge
Do not charge with non-
attached AC adapter.
Please use AC adapter which supplied with FGP. If you use non-attached AC adapter,
electronic circuit might be broken and 󳞛re might happen.
Before the FGP arrive at your hand, nickel hydride battery might discharge electricity.
Please plug attached AC adapter and charge before you use.
① Please connect the attached AC adapter into the AC adapter port of the
body, and plug them into outlet.
・ Start to charge the Nickel hydride battery. After the completion of the
charge, it stops charging automatically by itself.
・ “BAT” will be shown on the LCD display while charging. After complete the
charging, “BAT” will be disappeared from LCD.
・ Charge time: Up to 16 hours at most
・ Operating time: Approx. 8 hours per 1 full charge
② The nickel hydride battery is charged automatically when it
is discharged during the usage of AC adapter.
※ If you charge the battery frequently, its lifetime will be shorten.
When you use the FGP with AC adapter, you should not insert and
remove the AC adapter often.
③ You can measure during the charge.
4.3.Attaching hanger
Please take off the attached hanger bolt. Fit the
square hole of hanger into the salient part of the
case, and then tighten the attached hanger bolt.
Please use the hanger to hang the FGP with a
nail or a winch.
※ Please use the tolerable nail or
winch against the load .
④ When the voltage of nickel hydride battery decline, “LoBAT”
has turned on in the LCD display. Please connect the
AC adapter to charge. (If you leave the FGP with turned
on “LoBAT” , the voltage decline furthermore, and then the
power is turned off compulsory.)
Hanger attachement bolt
Hanger
AC adapter port
Please attached the hunger according to need.
Do not screw the attachment
in forcebly.
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Key operation Display
Turn the power off
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
① Hold down PEAK and UNIT key,
② Press POWER key.
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Release POWER key only.
4.4.Tracking
A load cell of strain gauge is used for FGP as a load sensing. By using this sensor, the measuring value is slightly changed due to temperature
and so on, but tracking is able to cancel this slightly change by the software. When you measure very minute forces, measuring value error
might happen due to the tracking. In this case, you may turn off the tracking function.
When the power off, while hold down the PEAK key and UNIT key simultaneously, press and release the POWER key (release the PEAK key and
UNIT key after the value is appeard in the display more than 1 second), you can switch the tracking ON/OFF.
Display force gauge model
Tracking OFF
Tracking ON
Standard measuring mode
Please release the PEAK
key and UNIT key after
the value is appeared in
the display more than 1
second.
Tracking ON
Tracking OFF
4.5.Function setting
Key operation Display
Turn the power off
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
① Hold down ZERO key,
② Press POWER key.
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Release POWER key only.
Display force gauge model Display function mode （f01）
Please release the ZERO
key after the value is
appeared in the display
more than 1 second.
The following setting items in function mode.
Item Unit Set contents Default factory setting
Display sign f01 -0001(minus), 0001 (plus) 0001
Display update time f02 1、 2、 3、 5、 10、 20 （times/second） 3
Auto power off f03 10 （10 minutes ）、 oFF （not valid） 10
RS-232C baud rate f04 2400、 4800、 9600、 19200 （bps） 2400
Measuring 󳞛lter f05 3、 20、 150 (msec) 3
External output f06 ovEr、 Hi-Lo ovEr
Turn power off, then press POWER key, you can con󳞛rm the condition of
the present tracking.
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②
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②

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Key operation Display
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Each time to press UNIT
ZERO Register the all setting, and then move to the standard measuring mode.
PEAK Reserve the change, and then move to f03.
Key operation Display
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Each time to press UNIT
ZERO Register the all setting, and then move to the standard measuring mode.
PEAK Reserve the change, and then move to f02.
It's available to set the sign (plus or minus) of measuring value for pushing the sensor shaft.
Select the sign by use of UNIT key / Press the PEAK key to move ahead.
Minus Plus
4.5.2.Display update time: f02
It's available to set the display update time for 1 time/second, 2 times/second, 3 times/second, 5 times/second, 10 times/second and 20
times/second. After the setting, the averaging value in display update time is shown every display update time.
Press the UNIT key to choose the display update time (1、 2、 3、 5、 10、 20 （times/second） ) / Press the PEAK key to move ahead
1 time/sec 2 times/sec 3 times/sec
5 times/sec10 times/sec
20 times/sec
Key operation Display
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Each time to press UNIT
ZERO Register the all setting, and then move to the standard measuring mode.
PEAK Reserve the change, and then move to f04.
4.5.3.Auto power off: f03
If the gauge is on and there is no activity for 10 minutes*, the unit automatically powers off to conserve battery charge (In case of
connected with AC adapter, Auto power off function does not work). “PWR” appears to notify that there is 1 minute before power off.
Press the UNIT key to switch the auto power off / Press the PEAK key to move ahead
※ There is no key operation, RS-232C communication, USB communication, change of measuring value.
Auto power off, 10 min Auto power off is not available.
4.5.1.Sign: f01
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4.5.4.Baud rate of RS-232C ： f04
It's available to set the baud rate of RS-232C.
Press the UNIT key to switch the Baud rate (2400、 4800、 9600、 19200(bps)） / Press PEAK key to move ahead.
Key operation Display
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Each time to press UNIT
ZERO Register the all setting, and then move to the standard measuring mode.
PEAK Reserve the change, and then move to f05.
2400bps 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps
4.5.5.Measuring 󳞛lter ： f05
It's available to set 3 types of 󳞛lters as follows.
Press UNIT key to switch (response time 3 （msec）、 20 （msec）、 150 （msec）） ※Press PEAK key to move ahead
Key operation Display
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Each time to press UNIT
ZERO Register the all setting, and then move to the standard measuring mode.
PEAK Reserve the change, and then move to f06.
Response time 3msec Response time 20msec Response time 150msec
※ Filter response time show 90% of step input.
Depend on the filter response, sampling period
and analog output update period is decided.
Key operation Display
PEAK ZERO
MEM
UNIT
Each time to press UNIT
ZERO Register the all setting, and then move to the standard measuring mode.
PEAK Reserve the change, and then move to f01.
4.5.6.External output ： f06
It's available to chose external output (overload output or comparator output).
Press UNIT key to switch external output. / Press PEAK key to move f01.
Press ZERO key to memorize the set value and come back from function mode to standard measuring mode.
In order to cancel the change of function mode, press POWER key, then turn the POWER off.
4.5.7.Function mode-end
※ When you set “ovEr” , both the display of comparator judgement and I/O output are not performed.
Overload output Comparator output
Input （change of actual load）
Measuring value
９０％ response time
９０％
Filter response Sampling period ・ Analog output update period
3msec 1msec
20msec 1msec
150msec 6.7msec