WAGNER FORCE TEN User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
FORCE TEN™FDX
COMPACT
DIGITAL FORCE GAGE
Wagner Instruments • Greenwich CT 06836-1217 • Fax: [phone]
CALL TOLL FREE: 800 345 4188
FORCE TEN™FDX DIGITAL FORCE GAGE
MADE IN
USA
OMFDX2011-1
ADVANCED SIMPLICITY
HAND-HELD UTILITY
DIGITAL CLARITY

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MOST IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USING THE FDX FORCE GAGE
OVERLOADS: ► FDX provides overload protection of its load cells. However, EXCESSIVE
OVERLOADS or IMPACT LOADING will cause permanent damage.
 ► Prior to reaching an overload condition, the FDX displays “StoP”.
ContinuingtoapplyforcewilldamagetheFDX.
 ► WhenHELPisdisplayed,itindicatesthattheFDXhasbeendamaged
or overloaded.
CORRECTLOADING: FDXisintendedforaxialloadsonly.Applicationofforcetotheloadshaft
atanangleortwistingtheloadshaftwillcauseerroneousreadings.If
theseforcesareexcessive,damagewilloccur.
ATTACHINGIMPLEMENTS: Attachimplements“nger-tight”only.Useoftoolstoattachimplements
totheloadshaftwillcausedamagetotheForceCellModule.
ACADAPTER/CHARGER: UseonlytheACadapter/chargersuppliedwithFDX.Usingotheradapter/
chargerunitswilldamagethebattery.
SYMBOLS: Indicates: Direct Current (dc) Power
 Indicates:CautionRequired-RiskofDanger
PRECAUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
Precautions 2
Table of Contents 3
FDX Features 4 - 5
FDX Specications 6 - 7
A. Power Supply 8
A.1 Battery and AC Adapter 8
A.2 AC Power Adapter 8
A.3 Battery 8
A.4 Environment 8
A.5 Battery Charging 9
B. Keypad 10
B.1 Keypad Description 10
B.2 Keypad Control 10
C. Menu Set-Up 11
C.1 Menu Description 11
C.2 Menu Operations 12
C.2.1 Menu Access 12
C.2.2 Menu Instructions 12
C.2.3 Menu Options 13
1) Automatic-Off - AoFF 13
2) Peak Sampling Rate - PSS 13
3) Auto-Calibration - L CAL 13
D. Gage Operations: Non-Peak and Peak Modes 14
D.1 Force Measuring - Non-Peak and Peak Modes 14
D1.1 Non-Peak Mode 14
D.1.2 Peak Mode 15
E. Calibration 16
E.1 Procedure Description 16
E.2 Verication - Testing Calibration 16
E.3 Auto Calibration 17
E.3.1 Auto Calibration (L CAL) Procedure 17 - 18
F. Implements 19
F.1 Attaching the Hook and Flat Implement 19
Warranty Back Cover
FDX OPERATION MANUAL
WAGNER INSTRUMENTS
P.O. Box 1217, Greenwich, CT 06836-1217, USA
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone] or [phone]
[email protected]
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CONSTRUCTION
• Firmpistolgriphandle.
• Fiberglassreinforcedplastichousing.
• Full5digit,0.5”display.
• SelectableUnits:lbf,kgf,Nandozf.
• Displays:LOBAT,T,CandPEAK.
OPERATION
• Simple4buttoncontrolandmenuaccess.
• Selectablepeaksampling:100or1000/second.
• Filteringofcurrentandpeakreadings.
• Tensionandcompressionpeaksheldinmemory.
• Auto-offconservesbatterypower.
POWER
• Rechargeable40hourNiMHbattery.
• ContinuousoperationwithACadapter/charger.
ACCESSORIES
• NiMHbattery,ACadapter/charger,hookandat,case,
manualandNISTCalibrationCerticate.
ACCURACY
• Accurateto±0.3%offullscale.
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
• 0.5lb[225g].Shipping:2lb[1kg].
• 5”[13cm]Hx25/8”[7cm]Wx13/16”[3cm]D
FEATURES FEATURES
Selectable
lbf/ozf/kgf/N
Selectable 100 or 1000
Peak Sampling Rate
Large 5 Digit 0.5" Display
Re-chargeable
40 Hour Battery
Overload Protection
FORCE TEN™FDX
Compact Digital Force Gage
Pistol Grip Handle
Auto Calibration
ADVANCED SIMPLICITY
Hand-Held Utility
Digital Clarity
TheFDXisalow cost digital force gagedesignedforbasichand-held portability -
compactsize,rmgrip,largedigitaldisplay,40hourbattery,overloadprotection,power
conservation,simplekeypadandselectablepeaksamplingrates.
0.3 % Accuracy
NIST Certified

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TABLE 3 FORCE TEN™ - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specication
Accuracy ±0.3%ofFullScale±1LeastSignicantDigit
Display 5Digit,0.5”LiquidCrystalDisplay(LCD)
Display Update 8persecond
Resolution 1000graduations(1250for25lbfcapacity)
Tar e ±10%ofFullScale(FS)
Overload Protection Variesbycapacity
Power •110-120or220-240VACAdapter/Charger
•Rechargeable9VformNiMHbattery
Battery Endurance Upto40hoursat100Samplespersecond
Upto30hoursat1000Samplespersecond
Battery Charge 10hoursforfullcharge
Calibration Auto-Calibration-Onefullcapacityweight
Peak Force Sampling Rate Selectable:100Samplespersecond
1000Samplespersecond
Digital Filter Non-PeakMode:100Samplespersecond
•RoutineTesting: PeakOff: 9HZInputBandWidth
•RapidEventTesting:PeakOn: 33HZInputBandWidth
PeakMode:1000Samplespersecond
•RoutineTesting: PeakOff: 90HZInputBandWidth
•RapidEventTesting:PeakOn:330HZInputBandWidth
Menu Selection Menuselectionof:
•AoFF-AutomaticOff
•PSS-PeakSamplingRate
•LCAL-Auto-Calibration
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1 FDX DIGITAL FORCE GAGE & FORCE CELL MODULES
TABLE 2 FDX - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Model Capacity/Graduation
FDX 10  10x.01lbf 160x.2ozf 5x.005kgf 50x.05N
FDX 25  25x.02lbf 400x.5ozf 10x .01kgf 100x .1N
FDX 50 50x.05lbf 800x 1ozf 25x .02kgf 250x .2N
FDX 100 100x .1lbf 1600x 2ozf 50x .05kgf 500x .5N
Included:NiMHbattery,ACadapter/charger,hook,at,case,manualandNISTCalibrationCerticate.
FD/S-1* SteelHook-Large(100lbf)
FD/S-2* FlatHead-
1/2 "diameter
FD/S-6 3"ExtensionRod
FD/S-7 HingedHook-Large(100lbf)
FD/S-8 HingedCradle-Large(100lbf)
FD/RT 1cm2FlatRubberTip
FDX/FP 3"x1
1/4 "PressurePad
FDX/NIST* NISTCalibrationCerticate
FDI/AC110* ACAdapter-110-120Vac
FDI/AC220** ACAdapter-220-240Vac
* IncludedwithFDX.
**Includedasalternatewhereappropriate.

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POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
A. Power Supply
The preferred power source is determined by FDX use, the rechargeable battery
for portable use and AC adapter/charger for stationary use.
A.1 Battery and AC Adapter
The FDX is powered by a rechargeable 9V form Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
battery. With a 10 hour charge, the NiMH battery will provide power up to 40 hours
used continuously on the 100 Hz setting. This can be extended by using Auto-Off -
see C.2.3.
Low battery power is indicated on the display with an arrow pointing at LO BAT.
With the AC adapter plugged in, FDX is charging when turned on or off and
charges faster when off.
A.2 AC Power Adapter
• AC to DC, Input: 110 -120 Vac, 60 Hz, or,
220 - 240 Vac, 50 Hz
Output: 12 Vdc, 100 mA.
• Use only the AC power adapter - transformer - provided. Other AC power
adapters may be dangerous and cause battery damage. Charge battery
indoors only.
A.3 Battery
• Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH), 9V form *
• Replacement batteries must be the same.
• Non-rechargeable batteries must not be used.
• Charging a non-rechargeable battery will cause overheating, re or explosion.
* Indicates: Direct Current (dc) Power
Indicates: Caution Required - Risk of Danger
A.4 Environment
• Indoor use only - no protection provided for adverse indoor or outdoor conditions.
• Use at operating ambient temperature of 5 - 40ºC, maximum 75% relative
humidity and pollution degree 2.
A.5 Charging the FDX NiMH Battery

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B. Keypad
B.1 Keypad Description
FDX is operated with four button keypad that controls all functions.
ON/OFF • Turns FDX on and off.
• Self-tests display if held down when turning gage on.
• At turn-on, display ashes Force Cell capacity and
software version.
If there is no display or if low battery is indicated, the battery may be low or not
securelyconnected.ConnectingtheACPowerAdapterwillconrmthis.
ZERO •Returns display to zero in non-peak and peak mode.
• Returns display to zero with tare force or weight applied to the
load shaft.
PEAK • Activates peak mode and recalls peak readings.
UNITS • Selects units of measurement: lbf, kgf, N, or ozf.
 Eachofthebuttons,exceptON/OFF,alsohasset-upfunctions.
B.2 Keypad Control
Three black keypad buttons have the following additional functions:
SCROLL • Review menu options.
• Review selections within each option.
SELECT • Select displayed item.
• Save selection.
ESCAPE • Cancel and return to previous menu option.
• Exit set-up menu.
Prior to actual test use, gain keypad and menu familiarity with practice.
KEYPAD MENU OPERATIONS
C. Menu Set-Up
C.1 Menu Description
FDX features options for selection in the set-up menu. At rst level are options; at
second level are selections within the options:
TABLE 4 MENU OPTIONS AND SELECTIONS
Display Option - Level One Selections - Level Two
AoFF Automatic Off No* or 30 minutes
PSS Peak Sampling Rate
• Sampling rate: 100 samples per second.*
Input bandwidth: 9Hz in non-peak
33Hz in peak.
• Sampling rate: 1000 samples per second.
Input bandwidth: 90Hz in non-peak
330Hz in peak.
L CAL Auto - Calibration See E.3 Auto-Calibration
* Factory default settings.
Inputbandwidth:Thebandoffrequenciesthatlteringpassesthrufromtheloadcell
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C.2 Menu Operations
C.2.1 Menu Access
• Turn FDX off.
• Push / Hold ZERO, push On/OFF.
• Release On/OFF, then ZERO, AoFF is displayed.
C.2.2 Menu Instructions
• After entry into set-up menu, rst option displayed is AoFF.
• SCROLL to review options: AoFF, PSS and LCAL.
• SELECT to choose an option and move thru selections.
 Currentsettingisdisplayed.PushSELECTtoretainthatsetting.
• SCROLL to review selections - see Table 4.
• SELECT to choose the selection: donE will appear on the display, previous
menu is displayed.
• Push ESCAPE to exit after all selections are made or at anytime to exit menu.
Continuing to press SCROLL without pressing SELECT will move the display
thru the available options with no changes made to settings.
MENU OPERATIONS MENU OPERATIONS
C.2.3 Menu Options
1) AoFF Automatic-Off - Useful for battery power conservation.
FDX automatically shuts off after a period if no buttons are pressed:
No Operates continuously, no automatic-off, consumes more
battery power.
30 Shuts off after 30 minutes of inactivity, conserves battery power.
2) PSS Peak Sampling Rate and Filter.
FDX provides selectable peak sampling rates and corresponding ltering.
► Routine Testing
Peak sampling rate of 100/sec is preferable for slowly occurring
events and signicantly reduces battery power consumption.
► Rapid Event Testing
Peak sampling rate of 1000/sec is required to capture peaks of
rapidly occurring events and break tests. The FDX takes 1000
“looks” per second to accurately capture a break point and
display it.
► Digital Filtering
Filtering of displayed data provides accurate force readings by
eliminating vibrations and electromagnetic interference. Filtering is
simultaneously set with peak sampling rate as follows:
100 Samples/Second
• Routine Testing - Peak Off: 9 Hz Input Band Width
• Rapid Event Testing - Peak On: 33 Hz Input Band Width
1000 Samples Per Second
• Routine Testing - Peak Off: 90 Hz Input Band Width
• Rapid Event Testing - Peak On: 330 Hz Input Band Width
   Inputbandwidth:Thebandoffrequenciesthatlteringpassesthrufrom
the load cell to the display. All other background noise or interference
frequencies are excluded from the data display.
3) L CAL Auto - Calibration
FDX features “Smart Load Cell” calibration for verication and
adjustment without returning it to the factory. See E.

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GAGE OPERATIONS GAGE OPERATIONS
D. GAGE OPERATIONS
D.1 Force Measuring - Non-Peak and Peak Modes
• Non-PeakMode FDX displays instantaneous force being applied.
 • PeakMode FDX displays highest peak tension or compression
force applied since peak memory was last cleared.
FDX continuously measures instantaneous tension and compression forces
and continuously captures peak tension and compression forces. Thus, peak
values are always available in both non-peak and peak modes.
D.1.1 Non-Peak Mode
Force values displayed vary with the instantaneous force applied. Use FDX in this
mode for monitoring applied force as it varies.
At any time tension or compression peaks are needed, they may be recalled - see below.
 • EnterNon-PeakMode Push PEAK repeatedly until arrow pointing at PEAK
disappears, push ZERO to clear the gage.
 • RunTest Apply push or pull force, the gage tracks and displays
applied force.
 • RecallPeaks Push PEAK to display compression and tension peaks.
 • ClearPeakMemory Push ZERO while arrow points at PEAK.
 • ReturntoNon-Peak Push PEAK.
It is important to note that the peak value retrieved is not necessarily the peak
from the last test excursion, it is the highest peak since peak memory was
last cleared.
D.1.2 Peak Mode
Force values displayed by FDX are the highest peak(s) of tension or compression
since peak memory was cleared. If peak memory is cleared, the next peak value
displayed will be that of the next test. If additional tests are run after the rst test,
without clearing the peak memory, the peak value displayed will always be the
highest peak from the series of tests.
 • EnterPeakMode Push PEAK then push ZERO to clear peak memory.
Display defaults to Cand PEAK.
 • RunCompressionTest With arrows pointing at Cand PEAK.Begin
compression test by applying push force. Peak force
is displayed. If a higher force is applied, that peak
force is displayed.
 • RunTensionTest Push PEAK until arrows point at Tand PEAK. Begin
tension test by applying pull force. Peak force is
displayed. If a higher force is applied, that peak force
is displayed.
 • RecallPeaks Push PEAK repeatedly to display compression and
tension peaks.
 • ReturntoNon-Peak Push PEAK.
Prior to actual test use, practice FDX non-peak and peak modes to gain
familiarity.
FDX in non-peak or peak mode, is continuously measuring instantaneous force
applied and continuously capturing peaks.
Peaks can be recalled in non-peak as well as peak modes.

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CALIBRATION CALIBRATION
E. Calibration
 FDXshouldbeperiodicallytestedtoverifyitiswithinthespeciedtolerance.
E.1 Procedure Description
 • Verication-TestingCalibration - Certied weights are applied in tension
and compression to determine if the FDX can be certied and if the calibration
procedure is necessary.
 • Calibration - The FDX has Auto-Calibration enabling the gage to be calibrated
by one full capacity test weight.
E.2 Verication-TestingCalibration
Warm-up FDX for 2-3 minutes after power-on to stabilize the electronics.
To verify, a ve-point tension and compression test is recommended with weights
equal to 20%, 40%, 60%,80%, and 100% of FDX capacity. If the displayed weight
differs more than ±0.3% of full scale ±1 least signicant digit, FDX is out of tolerance.
Accuracy verication requires testing xtures: a test stand capable of supporting
weights equal to the FDX capacity, and xtures for applying test weights in tension
and compression. Testing xtures are available from Wagner Instruments.
E.3 Auto-Calibration (L CAL)
Auto-Calibration is used to return the FDX to its specied accuracy after verication
indicates the FDX is out of tolerance, or if obvious that readings are incorrect.
Certied NIST traceable test weights are recommended, resulting in an NIST
Calibration Certicate. Test weights are available from Wagner Instruments.
Unless FDX is tested with E.2 verication and an NIST Calibration Certicate
issued, FDX is not certied to NIST standards. If certication is not required,
Auto-Calibration is adequate in returning FDX to specied accuracy.
 AfterAuto-Calibration,FDXaccuracyshouldbeconrmedusing
E.2Verication.
E.3.1 Auto-Calibration (LCAL) Procedure
Test weights must match the Force Cell Module capacity to be tested.
Set UNITS to lbf - all calibrations are performed in pounds (lbf).
Attach FDX to the calibration test stand, and stop all movement.
Enter the set-up menu:
• Turn FDX off.
• Push / Hold ZERO; push ON/OFF.
• Release ON/OFF, then ZERO, AoFF is displayed.
Gage set-up:
• SCROLL to L CAL option.
• Push SELECT - FDX displays null.
• Push SELECT - FDX displays a force cell capacity after zero ashes.
If the capacity shown is not that of the attached Force Cell Module, SCROLL
to the correct Force Cell Module capacity and proceed.

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CALIBRATION IMPLEMENTS
F. Implements
Several implements are available for use with the FDX - see Table 2. A hook and
at implement are included with FDX. All implements are attached to the American
Standard 10-32 FDX load shaft thread. Metric thread adapters are available.
F.1 Attaching the FDX Hook and Flat Implement
Calibrate:
• Apply full-scale weight matching the display - in lbf.
• Push SELECT with weight applied and movement stopped.
• FDX displays applied weight indicating successful calibration.
FDX will reject a calibration with weights that are higher or lower than FDX
full-scale capacity. It is possible for FDX to accept a calibration with weights
that are close to, but do not match the full scale capacity of FDX. This
erroneous calibration will give inaccurate readings.
Calibration Accepted
• FDX displays the actual applied weight indicating successful calibration. If
uuuuu (under) or nnnnn (over) is displayed the weight is not accepted, or other
problems exist - see Calibration Rejected (below).
 Vericationisrecommendedbyapplyingweightstocheckaccuracyat
various points of FDX range.
• To exit calibration, push SELECT when FDX full-scale capacity is displayed or at
anytime during or after the ve point weight test.
• FDX ashes donE and returns to normal operation.
• Auto-Calibration is complete and FDX is ready for use.
Calibration Rejected
• If the weight is not accepted, the display shows uuuuu (under) or nnnnn (over).
Verify weight applied matches the FDX capacity.
• If the weight used does not match FDX capacity, repeat E.3.1 Auto-Calibration
with an accurate full scale weight.
• If uuuuu or nnnnn is displayed again after repeating Auto-Calibration, the FDX
may be defective or damaged. Call Wagner Instruments for instructions.

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Wagner Instruments expressly warrants for one year from the date of purchase, that the goods sold
shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal conditions. Wagner Instruments
will, at its option, replace, repair, or refund, in full, the purchase price of the instrument or any part
thereof which, in our opinion, is defective, provided the instrument has not been subjected to tampering,
abuse, or exposed to highly corrosive conditions. An instrument that has been improperly used cannot
be considered under this warranty. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, without
limitation, any warranties of tness or merchantability, except as expressly set forth above. We shall not
be liable for any anticipated lost prots, incidental damages, consequential damages, costs, time charges,
or other losses in connection with the instrument or any replacement parts thereof. If a manufacturing
defect is found, we will replace or repair the instrument, or replace any defective part thereof without
charge; however, our obligation hereunder does not include the cost of transportation, which must be
borne by the customer. We assume no responsibility for damage in transit, and the purchaser should
present any claims for such damage to the carrier. In addition, instead of replacing or repairing the
instrument, as aforesaid, we may, at our option, take back the defective instrument and refund, in full
settlement, the purchase price thereof.
WAGNER INSTRUMENTS
P.O. Box 1217, Greenwich, CT 06836-1217, USA
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone] or [phone]
[email protected]
www.wagnerinstruments.com
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