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1. after using the PRINT 3 Exit key irrespectively of the result stability AUTOSTB automatically after the result has stabilised INTERERCE REMOVE automatically after 1 Baudrate 4800 unload under 10d or zero 2 Bits 8 bit signalization threshold i ara NONN ii previous stable result is send if 5 Exit PEAK option is on after unloading zeroing of indications is carried out CONTIN continuous INTERFACE transmission approx every 0 1 S 1 Baudrate 4800 2 Bits 8 bit 3 Parity none 4 Sending lt NORMAL gt lt NO STB gt lt AUTOSTB gt lt CONTIN gt 5 Exit FB OPERATION MANUAL 39 When the force meter is equipped with two serial interfaces RS232C and USB in submenu nterface two options are available RS232C and USB After choosing proper port all settings are done the same way as above 14 3 2 Force meter calibration To calibrate the gauge select the method of applying load For this purpose use a stand or suspend a standard of mass on the gauge a Eg O USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CALIBRATION Calibration START Mode MASS g 9 81416m s2 Geographical location Correction Tensometer INDO WD CALIBRATION 1 Calibration START 2 Load 3 g 9 81416m s2 4 Geographical location 5 Exit j 1 iiaa I gt Load lt 5kg gt lt 20kg gt lt 10kg gt lt gt2. Instruments PCE Americas Inc PCE Instruments UK Ltd 711 Commerce Way Units 12 13 Suite 8 Southpoint Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL 33458 Hampshire Southampton USA United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside US 1 From outside UK 44 Tel 561 320 9162 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 561 320 9176 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce americas com info pce instruments com www pce instruments com english www pce instruments com FORCE GAUGE PCE FB Series File 2014 10 27 FB 141 FB0017 GB 2 FB OPERATION MANUAL Contents 1 Introduction 2 Basic Set 3 Safety instructions 3 1 Main safety rules 3 2 Safety rules 3 2 1 Transport safety rules 3 2 2 Safety rules during mounting 3 2 3 Safety rules during start up and operation 3 2 4 Safety rules during conservation 3 2 5 Safety rules during disassembly and utilization Fast start Force meter general view Technical data Keys and indicators Preparing the force gauge for operation 9 General rules for use 10 Accumulators exchange 11 Turning on the force gauge 12 Description of measurement methods 12 1 Measuring actual and peak value of a pressure pull force 12 2 Force characteristics measurement measurement registration to memory 12 3 Measurement of the mass using the gauge as scales 13 Connecting external devices 14 User s Menu 14 1 Measurement 14 1 1 Measurement speed 14 1 2 Units 14 1 3 Auto zeroing 14 1 4 Comparison with threshold values MIN OK MAX 14 2 Memo
3. aH 4 Meter calibration Using navigation keys and ENTER key choose Configuration and Gauge settings option Choose indication number of used sensor for example For number 3 it can be FB00 2 Press ENTER and choose metrological type proper for the sensor Example FB2k for 2kN sensor Confirm using ENTER key The selected type is indicated in the upper bar After choosing proper type calibration should be executed Calibrations are also stored after turning off or changing sensor number FBOO meter calibration method doesn t differ from the description in 15 2 chapter Calibration Calibration weight value must respond to force gauge parameters Notes FB OPERATION MANUAL 57
4. or space byte 2 space byte 3 4 digit or space byte 5 9 digit comma or space byte 10 digit byte 11 space byte 12 k 1 c porspace byte 13 g b t cor byte 14 space byte 15 CR byte 16 LF 28 OPERATION MANUAL 14 User s Menu The User s Menu includes all functions and options necessary to operate the gauge or extend its functionalities USER MENU 1 Measurement To use the options of the USER s 2 Memory MENU use the MENU key Move 3 Configuration the cursor to the desired option 4 Exit and press ENTER The menu includes 1 Measurement measurement settings 2 Memory data readout and saving options 3 Configuration calibration and other options 4 Exit 14 1 Measurement This selection includes the following functions to effectively assist you with the measurement measurement speed in automatic mode measurement unit choice automatic zeroing comparison with two threshold values MIN MAX measured force direction change accepted as plus automatic saving of PEAK function result after force termination USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory Move the cursor to Measurement 3 Configuration and press ENTER 4 Exit MEASUREMENT 1 Speed Move the cursor to the desired R application and press ENTER 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Peak FB OPERATION MANUAL 29 14 1 1 Measurement speed To obtain clear measurement results it is recommende
5. Secure other hanging elements According to the applicable regulations on the protection of the environment do not put worn electronic devices in containers for common waste When put out of operation a worn force gauge can be delivered to bodies authorised to collect old electronic equipment or to the point of purchase FB OPERATION MANUAL 11 4 Fast start Prepare force meter to work by selecting proper measuring tip force gauge with internal sensor or after mounting proper working post force gauge with external sensor Turn on force meter by using ON OFF key and leave the device in stationary position That will enable zeroing software version displaying and zero indication Force meter is ready to work after following screen displays Accumulator charging status Force meter type a SLW AUT Indication stabilization 0 OON sign Measurement result Direction and force value bar The force measurement is continuous Display continuously indicates actual force value measured by meter Force SLW AUT direction is signalized by an arrow in 0 48N lower part of screen and a sign M pressing force or pulling force Saving actual force indication to a memory is done by pressing MEM key an Changing actual force value indication into peak value measurement is done by PKT LOCK SLW AUT pressing PEAK key Indication 0 50N stabilization sign changes
6. 47 14 3 10 Monitoring the batteries charge level Battery This option is used for reading the charge level of the batteries and allows for the charging to be turned off to protect ordinary batteries if such batteries are used instead of rechargeable batteries Charging ordinary batteries used instead of rechargeable batteries may lead to major damage to the gauge USER MENU ia Use the navigation keys and TOET z ENTER to select Battery and Configuration i 4 Exit Charging and one of the following options CONFIGURATION ON charging ON OFF charging OFF 1 Interface 2 Calibration 3 Info 4 Time amp date 5 LCD settings 6 Language 7 Printout 8 Keyboard 9 Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 External inout BATTERY 1 Charging 2 Level 3 Exit BATTERY 1 Charging lt OFF gt lt ON gt C 2 Level 3 Exit 48 OPERATION MANUAL 14 3 11 External input This option can be used when force gauge is applied in any kind of automated process THRESHOLD optionally output is used for this function so when using this option threshold function should be turned off USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION 8 Keyboard 9 Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 External input EXTERNAL INPUT 1 Status lt OFF gt lt TRIGGER gt lt GATE gt 2 Exit 14 3 12 Firmware update Option designated for service Using navigation keys and ENTER key choose Configuration option and
7. Reset the gauge without load using the 0 lt key Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Calibration and Load Select the load depending on the standard of mass The lt gt option allows for entering any value Enter the gravitational acceleration to correctly convert mass kg into force N If the exact g value is not known enter the parameters of the geographical location latitude and above mean sea level The g value will be calculated automatically Apply the standard of mass to the gauge Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Calibration and wait until the calibration process is completed Correction option enables changing force indications with inscribed value 40 OPERATION MANUAL CALIBRATION Tensometer option enables direct 6 Correction sering range MAX and aeea sensitivity SENS of tensometric 8 Factory calibration sensor by using navigation keys 9 PIN Measurement range doesn t 10 Out change CALIBRATION 6 Correction 7 MAX 100 kg PEER a 8 Factory calibration Factory calibration returns to initial 9 PIN factory calibration values CALIBRATION 6 Correction 7 SENS 2 20000 mV V PIN option enables to block 8 Factory calibration access to calibration with PIN 9 PIN 10 Out code written by user 14 3 3 Information Option gives basic information about the device USER MENU Available information 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Conf
8. Select one of the options from the lower menu bar PRINT transmission to a printer HISTOGRAM bar graph GRAPH graph with a time axis RESET erases the entire memory DELETE deletes a selected memory file Indicators lt L gt provide the size of the bar indicated by the arrow To move the arrow scroll the graph use the lt and gt keys 36 OPERATION MANUAL 14 2 3 Save read erase memory Statistics The Statistics option allows for the following lt SAVE gt saves the data currently presented lt READ gt reads a file from the memory lt RESET gt erases the data currently presented lt DELETE gt delete selected data file These options show up in the bottom bar change option using lt or gt keys USER MENU In order to choose saving location 1 Measurement 2 Memory move the cursor to Memory and 3 Configuration press ENTER 4 Exit Move the cursor to Settings and MEMORY press ENTER Choose Mode In 1 Statistics Auto mode results are saved to 2 Settings RAM memory In Manual mode xi saving to RAM EEPROM or SETTINGS microSD card is possible 1 Mode lt MANUAL gt lt AUTO gt 2 Quantity 10 3 Trigger 10N In order to save file on SD card Delay al mstar SIN set Autosave to SDCARD and t a move cursor to SD card position 7 Autosave lt OFF gt lt EEPROM gt lt SDCARD gt and press ENTER The following options will appear Fold
9. gt lt OFF gt lt SET gt Status Range Art zero Exit Status lt ON gt lt OFF gt MIN MAX ZERO Output lt MODE1 impulses gt lt MODE2 states gt Buzzer lt OFF gt lt ON gt Exit Status Exit AutoMEM Exit lt NORMAL gt lt REVERSE gt lt OFF gt lt ON gt automatic PEAK indication storing Samples Total Average MAX MIN MAX MIN Direct acces keys St dev y Rel dev Smp0001 MEM CLEAR Smp0002 lt PRINT gt lt HISTOGRAM gt lt CHART gt lt SAVE gt lt LOAD gt lt RESET gt lt DELETE gt lt EXIT gt Settings Exit Mode lt MANUAL gt lt AUTO gt Quantity Trigger Delay at lt trigg gt lt start gt Time del Record lt R gt lt R D amp T tylko tryb RECZNY gt Autosave lt OFF gt lt EEPROM gt lt SDCARD gt SD card Folder E File Exit 52 Configuration OPERATION MANUAL Interface Calibration Info LCD settings E Time amp date Language Printout RS 232C Baudrate lt 4 800 115 200 gt Bits lt 7 gt lt 8 bit gt Parity lt none gt lt even gt lt odd gt Sending lt NORMAL gt lt NO STB gt lt AUTOSTB gt lt CONTIN gt Exit USB j w Exit Mode lt N KN gt lt kgf gt lt Ibf gt lt ozf gt lt kg gt lt b gt lt oz gt Force Load lt full range gt lt inscribed value gt g lt gravitional acceleration in measurement place gt Geogr location Correction lt 0 000 gt Load cell lt MAX gt lt SENS gt inscribing sensor param
10. screw it to the gauge plunger and reset the gauge in the operating position e g horizontal position laying the gauge on a table In case of force meters with external sensor force meter zeroing should be executed after mounting measurement post without any load Attention Using sling with articulation is recommended for any force direction 22 FB OPERATION MANUAL The zeroing process starts automatically after turning on the gauge or by pressing the gt 0 lt key ZEROING ae SLW AUT 0 00N un PK LOCK SLW AUT 0 10N l 0 10 To perform the measurement indicate the force direction using an arrow in the display s lower bar section and pressure or pull force symbol To change the measurement from the actual value continuous measurement to the maximum value peak measurement use the PEAK key stabilization indicator is replaced by LOCK indicator Pressing again PEAK button will change direction of the measured force PK PKV zeroing by using 0 lt key When measuring maximum value at the bottom of the screen appears a bar showing actual force value and maximum force value for other force direction if it was measured before otherwise 0 00 value will indicate FB OPERATION MANUAL 23 12 2 Force characteristics measurement measurement registration to memory In order to enable changing force measurement and to create
11. then External input Choose Status option and using lt and gt keys choose from OFF function off TRIGGER a manual measurement mode measurement storing initiated by a single external signal b automatic measurement mode storing of set quantity of measurements initiated by a single external signal GATE a manual measurement mode measurement storing initiated by a single external signal while MEM key is pressed b automatic measurement mode storing of set quantity of measurements initiated by external signal state time window Option enables program update by connecting force gauge to computer using RS232 or USB interface Firmware update message on force gauge s display is connected with this option To delete this message disconnect the force gauge from supply FB OPERATION MANUAL 49 14 3 13 Defaults This option restores factory settings default settings for all options USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION 7 Date and time 8 Auto OFF 9 Battery 10 Defaults DEFAULTS Restore default settings NO YES Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Reset settings and the option YES As a result of restoring factory settings the gauge will reset and start continuous measurement 50 OPERATION MANUAL 15 Maintenance troubleshooting and repairing minor types of damage 1 Keep the gauge clean 2 When using t
12. 1 2011 PN EN 55011 2007 A2 2007 Additional information Conformity evaluation were carried out by Laboratorium Badawcze Oddzia u Instytutu Elektrotechniki in Gdansk accredited by PCA AB007 examination report nr 109 LMC 738 2009 from 28 09 2009 r Gdansk 22 08 2014 r Per pro Director of AXIS Sp z 0 0 Production Manager Jan Ko czak Signature FB OPERATION MANUAL 55 Appendix A FB00 meter with external sensor 1 General description FBO0 force gauge requires joining the force sensor by using connector situated in meter housing Moreover it is crucial to set force gauge working parameters After this actions earlier chapters of the manual are applied 2 Extensometer sensor assembly To connect sensor use pin supplied with force gauge according to diagram Exc_ Ref View Signal Ot Exc Ref aS Gnd Signal Screen Common conduit colors Exc Ref Red Exc Ref Black S Green S White Gnd braid 56 OPERATION MANUAL 3 Meter configuration In order to achieve proper force gauge parameters use additional options Configuration Gauge setting USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION 9 Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 Default 12 Gauge settings FB00 O FB00 01 O FB00 02 O FB00 03 lt FB1k gt lt FB2k gt lt FB200k gt FB00 04 FB00 05 FB00 03 FB2k man MAN m a SLW AUT 1 00kg gt
13. D In automatic mode it is possible to set result storing delay time Time del during countdown TRG indicator blinks and trigger level Trigger that is the force level above which registration process begins In automatic mode AUTO it is also possible to set measurements recording delay Time del during countdown TRG indicator blinks and trigger level Trigger the force value above which registration process begins To start the collection of measurements exit the menu and press MEM several times or press MEM for automatic save When in the automatic save mode press and hold MEM to go to the data save menu After collecting measurements they are exposed Statistics FB OPERATION MANUAL 35 14 2 2 Presentation of collected measurements Statistics The Statistics option allows for the following forms of presentation of the collected data lt PRINT gt transmission to a printer lt HISTOGRAM gt bar graph lt GRAPH gt graph with a time axis USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit MEMORY 1 Statistics 2 Settings Statistics Ilo 100 Suma 2418 85N rednia 24 19N 144 90N 1 40N 143 50N 40 805N 168 70 2 95N 5 75N Prb100 1 40N lt PRINT gt lt HISTOGRAM gt lt GRAPH gt lt SAVE gt lt READ gt lt RESET gt lt DELETE gt lt EXIT gt HISTOGRAM Move the cursor to Memory and press ENTER Move the cursor to Statistics and press ENTER
14. d to adjust the speed of measurement to the dynamic properties of the measured object USER MENU Press ENTER to select one of the 1 Measurement options 2 Memory SLOW slow measurement 3 Configuration 10 measurements s 4 Exit FAST fast measurement 40 measurements s MEASUREMENT 1 Speed 2 Unit 3 Auto zeroing 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exit SPEED O SLOW 10Hz O FAST 40Hz Exit 30 OPERATION MANUAL 14 1 2 Units Force units niuton N basic force in SI unit kilogram force kgf lkgf 9 80665N pound force lbf 1lbf 4 4482N ounce force ozf 1ozf 0 278N User can also choose mass units kilogram kg 1kg 9 81415N english pound 1 lb 453 592374 g ounce 1 oz 28 349523 g To change the units press the UN IT CLEAR or MENU key several times USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration Press the MENU key move the AExit cursor to Unit and press ENTER MEASUREMENT 1 Speed 2 Unit 3 Auto zeroing Move the cursor to the desired t Threshold unit and press ENTER During mass measurement the force meter measures gravitation force and converts it to mass Calculating force and mass unit is depended to gravitation force of the place of measurement Default value is the producer gravitation value g 9 81415m s During very precise mass measurements 0 1 of range it is crucial to inscribe proper gravitation value of the meas
15. ements The RS232C and USB interface allows the measurement results to be transmitted to a computer or a printer for further analysis or recording Force gauge is a measuring device and it wasn t designed to be used as a lifting equipment in the sense of 2006 42 WE directive Additional information regarding FB00 force gauge are located in Appendix A p 41 2 Basic Set The basic set includes the following elements Force gauge Accumulators NiMH 2700mAh 4 pcs Power supply unit 230 V 50 Hz 12 V 1 25 A MicroSD card pusher Force gauge computer cable CD containing an operation manual and software Warranty card SO aTa Moreover for FB5 FB500 Push tips 4 pcs 1 hook tip 1 extension piece for FB1k FB50k bearings 2 pcs 4 FB OPERATION MANUAL 3 Safety instructions 3 1 Main safety rules Read carefully the safety instructions included below Observe these instructions to avoid electrocution or damage to the force gauge itself or other devices connected to the force gauge e Repairs and any necessary adjustments may only be conducted by qualified personnel e Do not use the force gauge when any part of the enclosure has been removed e Do not use the force gauge in potentially explosive atmospheres e Do not use the force gauge in areas with a high humidity e In the case of suspected damage to the force gauge turn off the gauge and do not use it until it is examined by a s
16. er enables to inscribe the name of the folder on SD CARD microSD card 1 Folder FB_DATA FILE enables to inscribe file 2 FILE data001 txt name on microSD card 3 Exit EXIT exit FB OPERATION MANUAL 37 14 3 Configuration This selection includes all options for setting the gauge s modes of operation USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION Interface Calibration Info Time amp date LCD settings Language Printout Keyboard Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 External input 12 Firmware Update 13 Defaults AA Evit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Move the cursor to Configuration and press ENTER Move the cursor to the desired option and press ENTER 38 OPERATION MANUAL 14 3 1 Setting serial ports The parameters of the serial connector must be suitable for the device receiving the signal BSEMENG Parameters to be set 1 Measurement 2 Memory _ Baudrate transmission and Configuration receiving rate 4 800 115 200 4 Exit b ps Bits number of bits which CONFIGURATION constitute a character 7 or 8 bits Intgrfaoe Parity control of parity no 2 Calibration 3 Info control even confirmation of 4 Date time parity or odd confirmation of va odd parity Sending transmission method during measurement MEREREE NORMAL after using the 1 RS 232C PRINT key with stable result 2 USB NOSTB
17. eters Factory calibr lt NO gt lt YES gt PIN Exit Contrast Backlig lt ON gt lt OFF gt lt ECO gt lt BAT gt Direct lt AUTO gt lt UP gt lt DOMN gt Time LCD lt OFF gt lt ON gt Exit Time Date PIN 1234 12 124 lt 12H gt lt 24H gt Form lt YYYY MM DD gt lt MM DD YYYY gt lt DD MM YYYY gt gt Exit lt PL gt lt ENG gt lt DE gt lt ESP gt Header Date Time ID1 gt ID2 gt edition after pressing gt ID3 gt Measurem No Signature Exit Exit FB OPERATION MANUAL 53 Keyboard T Beep lt ON gt lt OFF gt Exit Auto OFF T Status lt OFF gt lt BAT gt lt ON gt Exit Battery Charging lt OFF gt lt ON gt Level Exit External input T Status lt TRIGGER gt lt GATE gt Wyj cie Firmware update service option Defaults lt NO gt lt YES gt Gauge settings only Fb00 o FB00 01 lt FB50 gt lt FB100 gt lt FB200K gt o FB00 02 lt FB50 gt lt FB100 gt lt FB200K gt o FB00 16 lt FB50 gt lt FB100 gt lt FB200K gt Exit 54 OPERATION MANUAL Declaration of Conformity C AXIS Sp ka z 0 0 80 125 Gdansk ul Kartuska 375B confirm with all responsibility that force gauges FB5 FB10 FB20 FB50 FB200 FB500 FB1k FB2k FB5k FB10k FB20k FB50k FB150k marked with CE mark comply with the following 1 Directive 2004 108 EWG electromagnetic compatibility and harmonized norms PN EN 61000 4 3 A1 2008 A2 2011 PN EN 61000 6 3 2008 A
18. f the gauge plunger Otherwise only a component force along the gauge s axis will be measured 2 The force gauge allows for resetting in the entire measurement range this operation is called taring in the case of measuring the mass by pressing the gt 0 lt key Resetting taring does not extend the measurement range but only subtracts the entered reference value from the measured value 3 The measurement mechanism is a precision device and is sensitive to shocks and vibrations It is not allowed to hit the measurement tip against any objects 4 Do not overload the gauge above the maximum overload value 20 5 Accumulators set situated inside the force gauge housing should be exchanged when working time decreases to 20 of nominal time below 4 hours FB OPERATION MANUAL 19 10 Accumulators exchange If during exploitation time working time of fully charged accumulators shortens to 20 of the nominal value under 4h replace them with new ones In order to exchange accumulators open the cover by tilting bracket and put new ones as indicated at the bottom of the housing correct polarization a accumulators 4pcs cover l 4 E t cover bracket O O 20 FB OPERATION MANUAL 11 Turning on the force gauge ZEROING FB0012 MAN ae fun SLW AUT 0 00N gt Note Place the gauge i
19. h do not require a high level of precision the gauge can be hand held To ensure maximum precision of the measurement the gauge should be mounted on a stand using the four threaded holes at the bottom of the enclosure or it can be suspended using a special suspension element option available on request While the measurement of the force is independent of geographical factors the measurement of mass requires gravity force Since the value of the gravity force used to calculate the mass depends on the gravitational acceleration in the location where the gauge is used the device is calibrated for a specific value of the gravitational acceleration Example Force gauge calibrated by producer in Gdansk 54 21 N h 114m above sea level during weighing 5kg_ will indicate 5 000kg but when it will be moved to Katowice 50 15 N h 250m above sea level it will indicate 4 998kg The factory preset value is the gravitational acceleration gr 9 81415 m s When using force gauge as a balance in place with significantly different gravity force more than 0 00 200m s2 inscribe proper gravity force or inscribe latitude with above sea level value To do that use Calibration option from force gauge menu The values of the gravitational acceleration for some of the Polish cities are presented in the table below Gravitational acceleration for selected cities City grims City grims AXIS 9 81415 Olsztyn 9 81354 Gda sk 9 81446 L
20. he force gauge make sure that no contamination gets between the gauge plunger and the enclosure Upon identifying any contamination remove it using a tool which does not conduct electricity 3 Unauthorised person may not perform any repairs 4 Have the gauge repaired by your local servicing facility A list of servicing facilities is enclosed in the warranty Messages and faults Message fault Cause Recommendation The message RESETTING is Resetting process Keep the gauge in motionless position displayed for an extended disturbed and press gt 7 0 lt period of time Message AD range exceeded Resetting process disturbed Put the gauge in horizontal position and turn it off and on using the ON OFF key The values indicated by the Gauge out of Contact a servicing facility to calibrate gauge diverge significantly adjustment the gauge from correct values Units displayed are different UNIT CLEAR key Press the UNIT CLEAR key several times from the selected units pressed by accident to display the correct units FB OPERATION MANUAL 51 16 Force gauge menu diagram T Measurement Auto zeroing E Threshold Speed Unit Direction _L PEAK Exit Memory Statistics SLOW 10Hz FAST 40Hz Exit niuton N kilogram force kgf pound force Ibf ounce force ozf kilogram kg pound Ib ounce oz Exit lt ON gt lt OFF gt lt d
21. her 3 liquids due to high voltage 230V Damaged accumulators handle with care 4 Use rubber gloves and safety glasses if AN necessary 5 The proper disposal of used force meter XI 6 User manual training Next control date 7 Periodic monitoring of connections 10 FB OPERATION MANUAL Specific recommendation It is unacceptable for people to stay under lifted load Falling down of load can cause damage to human life and health Risk of electric shock due to the use of 230V 50Hz voltage via external feeder It is unacceptable to spill the feeder or use it when the enclosure is damaged cause it may cause electric shock In order to avoid leakage of electrolyte from accumulators immediate disposal of used accumulators from force meter is suggested 3 2 4 Safety rules during conservation Force meter doesn t need conservation except accumulators exchange when used that happens when after full recharge the force meter working time is shorter more than 20 from the value suggested by producer External force sensor elements need cleaning from dust and dirt If the articulation locks the hanging element need to be exchanged for a new one Other hanging elements need to be checked according to the assembler If the force meter or other hanging element seems to be damaged immediately stop operation 3 2 5 Safety rules during disassembly and utilization Before force meter disassembly unload force meter
22. iguration measurement range MAX 4 Exit force meter type Model internal software version SOFT serial number S N production date DATE CONFIGURATION 1 Interface 2 Calibration memory card type Card 3 Info producer name 4 Date time prs FB OPERATION MANUAL 14 3 4 Setting date and time 41 This option is used for entering the current date and time Access to this setting is secured by the PIN code USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION 1 Interface 2 Calibration 3 Info 4 Date time TIME amp DATE 1 Time 10 00 00 2 Date 2011 01 11 3 PIN 0 4 Format lt YYYY MM DD gt lt MM DD YYYY gt lt DD MM YYYY gt 5 Exit Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Date and time If a PIN has already been entered other than 0 after selecting Time or Date the cursor will move to the PIN option where a correct 4 digit PIN has to be entered To enter the correct digits use the ME E E keys and ENTER To enter a new code NEW select the PIN option When entering a new code type in the same number twice message REP The FORMAT option allows for the selection of the date format on print outs 42 OPERATION MANUAL 14 3 5LCD settings This option adjusts the gauge s display to external lighting conditions USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit 1 Measure speed 2 Auto zeroing 3 Printo
23. in articulation Articulation should be secured using pads against sharp slip Example 2 Persistent connection nut Screw connection should be realized using screws with proper thread that ensure connection endurance not less than 150 of force gauge measuring 150 Max 8 FB OPERATION MANUAL 3 2 3 Safety rules during start up and operation Force meter with equipment supplied by producer is a safe device what was achieved by application of fire protection and elimination of mechanical chemical explosive etc threads Measurement post that consists of force gauge must be complete and safely mounted by contractor Measurement post which consists force gauge should ensure safety of the user in case of a collapse of lifted load b breaking thread cracks or crushing of sensor c breaking or crushing other elements supplied by force gauge producer d breaking other connection elements not supplied by force gauge producer e electric shock f electrolyte leakage from batteries located inside force meter FB OPERATION MANUAL In order to avoid danger we suggest to Lp Recommendation Warnings It is forbidden to stand under the load Use additional security elements barriers l dangerous zone entrance signalizations etc 4 Keep safe distance from loaded elements 2 use safety gloves if necessary Avoid contact with flood water or ot
24. ing the keypad beep This options turns ON or OFF the sound signalling that a key on the keypad has been pressed When the sound is turned on the user usually does not apply excessive force when pushing the keys USER MENU 1 Measurement Use the navigation keys and 2 Memory ENTER to select Keypad and 3 Configuration Buzzer and one of the following Tem options ON sound ON CONFIGURATION OFF sound OFF 3 Printout 4 Interface 5 LCD settings 6 Language 6 Time amp date 7 Keyboard KEYBOARD 1 BEEP lt ON gt lt OFF gt 2 Exit KEYBOARD 1 BEEP 2 Exit 46 OPERATION MANUAL 14 3 9 Automatic power OFF Auto OFF This option allows for an automatic cut off of the gauge s power supply to save the battery s energy USER MENU 1 Measurement Use the navigation keys and 2 Memory ENTER to select Auto OFF and 3 Configuration 4 Exit Status and one of the following options ON the power is turned off CONFIGURATION after 5 minutes the indications remain unchanged BAT the power is turned off 3 Info when the battery is low A Time amp date OFF the power is not turned 5 LCD settings off 6 Language 7 Printout 8 Keyboard 9 Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 External input 12 Firmware Update 13 Defaults AA Evit 1 Interface 2 Calibration AUTO OFF 1 Status 2 Exit AUTO OFF 1 Status lt OFF gt lt BAT gt lt ON gt 2 Exit FB OPERATION MANUAL
25. into LOCK gt F sign and force meter changes mode into peak value for force in both directions Mi Pressing again PEAK key changes mode into one direction peak value first for pressure force PK and after another PEAK pressing for pulling PKV zeroing is done by gt 0 lt key 0 10 Attention Dynamical forces measurement should be carried out by saving to memory series of measurements with given sample time then display force characteristics and statistical results rozdz 14 3 Memory 12 FB OPERATION MANUAL 5 Force meter general view FB5 FB500 force meter ee A O O FB50 MAN y maSLW AUT 0 00 N 5 a ON OFF UNIT CLEAR BACKLIGHT plunger type mark accumulator charging indicator status indicators measurement result force value and direction bar main keys navigation keys FB OPERATION MANUAL 13 6 Technical data Type Maximum force measured Reading graduation d Accuracy Measurement units Maximum overload Operating temperature nternal resolution Process speed nternal memory capacity Assisting software Display Measurement options Accumulator working time Measurement mantrel Weight Type Maximum force measured Reading graduation d Accuracy Measurement units Maximum overload Operating temperature nternal resolution nternal memory capacity Assisting software Measuremen
26. ithout batteries sensor weight 14 Type Maximum force measured Reading graduation d Measurement units Maximum overload Operating temperature nternal resolution nternal memory capacity Assisting software Display Measurement options Power supply Accumulator working time Measurement mantrel Weight FB OPERATION MANUAL 50kN 400KN 10t 150kN t 15t 2 40 C FB50k FB100k FB150k 5 RS 232C and USB options Bluetooth WE trigger gate WY transoptor MicroSD card slot compatibility with SDSC standard cards and SDHC class 4 FM time characteristics statistic analysis data archiving LCD graphical 61x34mm Maximal value measurement serial measurement dynamic measurement time diagrams Ni Mh batteries set 1000mAh LP703048P6H type supply 230V 50Hz 12V 1 2A 20h 45h backlighting off 215x100x40mm sensor 350g without batteries sensor weight FB OPERATION MANUAL 15 7 Keys and indicators ON OFF UNIT CLEAR BACKLIGHT ENTER MENU PEAK MEM PRINT gt 00 MIN OK MAX MAN ACQ LOCK PK1 PK SLW FST AUT SD Note Main keys ON OFF key standby Change units cancel selection or change a parameter value Press and hold resetting of registered data Turn on illumination ECO mode Navigation keys Move cursor up or increase the digit marked by the cursor Move cursor down or decrease the digit marked by the cu
27. le menu languages use the gt lt keys and ENTER CONFIGURATION 4 RS 232C settings 5 LCD settings To enter a new code NEW 6 Language select the PIN option When 7 Date and time entering a new code type in the 8 Auto OFF same number twice message REP LANGUAGE 1 Language lt PL gt lt ENG gt lt DE gt lt ESP gt 2 Exit 44 OPERATION MANUAL 14 3 7 Printout settings According to the requirements of GLP procedures it is possible to use an external printer to produce print outs from the gauge including text information USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION 5 LCD settings 6 Language 7 Printout 4 Interface PRINTOUT O Heading O Date O Time 0 ID1 gt 0 ID2 gt 0O ID3 gt m Nh mha n PRINTOUT O Heading Date Time ABCD 0O 1D2 0 ID3 Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Printout and the suitable print components ID1 ID2 ID2 text strings up to 20 characters forming the lines of the print out entered using the gauge s navigation keys starting from To enter the characters select ID using ENTER and press gt The characters are entered using the navigation keys T and 4 To move the cursor to the consecutive positions use lt and To confirm the entered string press ENTER To delete a character enter space FB OPERATION MANUAL 45 14 3 8 Turning the sound ON OFF when us
28. n the operating position e g horizontal position by laying it on a table Turn on the gauge by pressing the ON OFF key When necessary plug the gauge s power supply unit to a 230 V 50 Hz socket and connect the power supply unit s plug to the gauge s 12 V socket The gauge automatically tests the electronic subassemblies and then resets During this operation the gauge should remain stationary and its sensor should not be affected by any forces After the resetting has been successfully completed the gauge indicates zero Unsuccessful resetting is signalled by an appropriate message It is possible to accelerate the resetting process by pressing the MENU key which will recall the results from the previous resetting If the batteries are low leave the gauge s external power supply unit ON until they are fully recharged The batteries charge level is signalled by an indicator in the upper section of the display FB OPERATION MANUAL 21 12 Description of measurement methods The gauge can be used to measure pressure and pull forces In addition when mounted properly it can be used as suspension scales to measure the mass 12 1 Measuring actual and peak value of a pressure pull force f V a 5 i Q T Measuring pressure and pulling force Measuring pressure and pulling force Before starting the measurement choose a suitable measurement tip
29. odz 9 81164 Gdynia 9 81453 Mtawa 9 81295 Bia ystok 9 81294 Opole 9 81076 Bydgoszcz 9 81327 Pi a 9 81330 Chojnice 9 81342 Pozna 9 81266 Cieszyn 9 80960 Przemy l 9 80991 Cz stochowa 9 81061 Przeworsk 9 81009 Elbl g 9 81430 Radom 9 81146 E k 9 81361 Rybnik 9 81008 Gliwice 9 81025 Rzesz w 9 81010 Gorz w Wielkopolski 9 81305 S upsk 9 81449 Grudzi dz 9 81368 Suwa ki 9 81377 Kalisz 9 81184 Szczecin 9 81370 Katowice 9 81008 Tarn w 9 81005 Kielce 9 81063 Torun 9 81313 Koszalin 9 81427 Warszawa 9 81240 Krakow 9 81005 W oc awek 9 81288 Leszno 9 81206 Wroc aw 9 81131 Lublin 9 81128 Zielona G ra 9 81190 FB OPERATION MANUAL 25 S D Di B Measurement Measurement with double hand grip using a hand held gauge on request only up to 200N Suspended weight measurement Measurement using force gauge suspension element available on request mounted on stand on request i j Lt Hanging work mode Force meter with external sensor 26 FB OPERATION MANUAL an SLW AUT 1 50N UNIT CLEAR man a SLW AUT 0 00kg a N kgf Lof ozf kg lb oz m SLW AUT 1 00kg Screw the hook tip to the gauge plunger suspend a bowl on the hook and place the gauge in the operating position as shown in the figure The display s indications will rotate by 180 To change dis
30. olders and files MicroSD memory card can be put out from force meter in order to edit files on computer txt and import them to other specialized software In order to do that use microSD SD adapter and readout files on computer Put microSD card into force meter using pushing element The card plunges completely into housing and locks SD or SDH SDHC icon appears on display Push the card in order to unlock it microSD slot pushing element microSD card Memory option enables to select gathering results mode exposure of gathered measurements storing readout deleting memory Statistics exit 34 OPERATION MANUAL 14 2 1 Gathering results USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit MEMORY 1 Statistics 2 Settings 3 Exit SETTINGS Mode lt MANUAL gt lt AUTO gt Quantity 10 Trigger 10N Delay at lt start gt lt trigg gt Time del 5s Record R Autosave EEPROM Move the cursor to Memory and press ENTER Move the cursor to Settings and press ENTER Setting the mode for collecting data MANUAL each time after MEM is pressed AUTO automatically at specified intervals Insert quantity of samples max 100 After choosing Manual mode user should specify whether he wants to save the time of each measurement R D amp T option In Autosave option user can choose the place of autosaving results EEPROM or SDCAR
31. pecialised servicing facility e Force gauge wasn t designed to be used as a lifting equipment FB OPERATION MANUAL 3 2 Safety rules 3 2 1 Transport safety rules Force meter and included equipment should be transported from producer to receiver in original company box To transport force meter during exploitation original producer case should be used 3 2 2 Safety rules during mounting Force meter equipment mounting should be done on working table with universal tools if necessary Mounting way should provide inseparability of the force meter set during work Producer declares endurance load capacity of supplied equipment according to table 1 For other hanging elements not supplied by producer the assembler takes responsibility Table 1 Force Sling type Measurement Required endurance of meter type with articulation range other hanging elements FB5 5N 7 5N FB10 10N 15N FB20 20N 30N FB50 50N 75N FB200 200N 300N FB500 500N 750N FBIk IkN 1 5kKN FB2k DAS 12 T K 2kN 3kN FB5k 5kN 7 5KN FB10k 10kN 15kN FB20k DAS 20 T K 20kN 30kN FB50k BEM 25 20 501 50kN 75KN FB100k 100kN 150kN FB150k D 150kN 225kN The producer reserves the right to use any other equivalent accessories The length of the wire that connects meter to sensor force meters with external sensor should be matched during ordering process so that it i
32. playing force units press the UNIT CLEAR By pressing several times cursor is moved between different units until the proper one is chosen Reset the gauge in the operating position by pressing the gt 0 lt key Place the object to be weighed on the bowl Read the mass FB OPERATION MANUAL 27 13 Connecting external devices The force gauge is equipped with a socket for an external power supply unit RS232C interface RJ joint USB interface and optional THR thresholds output OUTPUT 1r option FEEDER ots He Pete RS232C IN OUT 12V_1 2A 1 WE O e 2 GND 1 RxD 3 MAX 2 masa 4 ZERO 3 TxD z LLARI 7 5 MIN guur 4 NC poe i pA Yg Pi Installation manual and drivers can be found on CD disc supplied together with force meter Joint ampacity OUTPUT I max 25mMA U nom 24V open collector type emitters connected GND IN voltage range WE WE U in5 12 18V I in max SOmMA Description of the data transmission USB RS232 protocol when working with a computer LonG The force gauge transmits the result as follows 8 bits 1 stop no parity 4800 bps Computer Gauge initiating signal S I CR LF 53 h 49 h ODh 0 Ah Gauge Computer gauge indication according to the following format 16 bytes Description of individual bytes byte 1
33. results visualizations graphs or histograms force gauge is equipped with actual results buffer memory RAM EEPROM memory and microSD card option Detailed description of available options can be found in 14 chapter NORMAL MEASUREMENT on y After pressing MEM key results are m AUT stored in buffer memory Quantity of 1 00N result in a 1 serie is set in Memory Setting Quantity If indicator MAN manual mode is displayed after pressing MEM key single measurement is stored NORMAL MEASUREMENT Co When ACQ indication 1S turned on MEM key starts storing AUT measurements in equal time intervals 1 00N During storing measurements successive sample numbers are displayed and total quantity During measurement storing numbers of samples and total sum of samples are displayed SAMPLE 001 100 eee ET After storing all samples a graph is 1 00N displayed ENTER returns to force indications MEM Statistics results displaying Statistics option is used for obligatory storing or deleting actual results next measurement is possible only after deleting UNIT CLEAR enables quick exit from Statistics option 24 FB OPERATION MANUAL 12 3 Measurement of the mass using the gauge as scales When using an additional element bowl basket etc for suspending an object to be weighed the gauge can be used to measure the mass In the case of measurements whic
34. rsor Move to the next menu level or display the next option Move to the previous menu level or display the previous option Confirm the entered parameter or select a highlighted option Function Keys Meter function menu diagram menu chapter 18 Measure the maximum value Save the result to the memory press and hold save to memory menu Longer press when measurements are registered in memory longer press causes entering data storage choice menu Print result transmission via RS 232C connector Force meter indications zeroing Status indicators Indications below MIN in range MIN MAX above MAX Manual automatic measurements mode Indicates that the weighing result has stabilised Direction of measured force Slow fast measurement mode Autozeroing on microSD card mounted Numbers are entered using the navigation keys First the cursor is placed in the right digit position 16 FB OPERATION MANUAL 8 Preparing the force gauge for operation If the force gauge has been transported from an area with low temperature to an area with a higher temperature e g during winter water may condensate on the gauge s enclosure In such a case do not turn on the gauge s power supply as it may lead to damage to the gauge or improper operation Before turning on the gauge leave it for 1 hour to acclimatise 1 Take the gauge out of the case 2 Fit a measurement tip suitable for
35. ry 14 2 1 Gathering results 14 2 2 Presentation of collected measurements Statistics 14 2 3 Save read erase memory Statistics 14 3 Configuration 14 3 1 Setting serial ports 14 3 2 Force meter calibration 14 3 3 Information 14 3 4 Setting date and time 14 3 5 LCD settings 14 3 6 Selecting the menu language 14 3 7 Printout settings 14 3 8 Turning the sound ON OFF when using the keypad beep 14 3 9 Automatic power OFF Auto OFF 14 3 10 Monitoring the batteries charge level Battery 14 3 11 External input 14 3 12 Firmware update 14 3 13 Defaults 15 Maintenance troubleshooting and repairing minor types of damage 16 Force gauge menu diagram Declaration of Conformity GP NOOA Ooo AR AK G 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 21 21 23 24 27 28 28 29 29 31 32 33 34 35 35 37 38 39 39 41 42 43 44 45 45 46 48 48 49 50 54 FB OPERATION MANUAL 3 1 Introduction The FB series force gauges are designed for measuring pressure or pulling force in laboratory manufacturing and quality control applications Measurements up to 200N are executed by holding the gauge in hand Measurements from 200N to 500N require using a double hand handle additional equipment It is also possible to use the force gauge mounted on a stand additional equipment To measure bigger forces over 500N force gauges with external sensor are used External sensor is usually mounted to user s object using special mounting el
36. s possible to secure user from results of equipment failure If the standard length 1 5 meter is not 6 FB OPERATION MANUAL enough please order longer wire or adapter adapter use needs another force meter calibration The hanging elements must be screwed into the tapped hole provided for the entire length of the sensor and then use nuts During mounting force gauges assembler must accomplish several conditions to select properly elements A Measurement range of used force meter sensor and slings with articulation marked with Max sticker on sensor must be wider than predicted max load B Each hanging element used by assembler that is not supplied by force meter producer eg Shackle rope or chain should meet the requirements of static endurance with margin safety no less than 150 of force gauge measurement range consistent with table 1 Assembler must provide safe and solid mechanical connection off all elements and their inseparability during force meter work During mounting assembler should use protective gloves and tools that enable safe work FB OPERATION MANUAL 7 Example 1 Suspension I Sling with articulation Bolt Other elements Bolt and other connection elements should sustain load even to 150 of force meter measurement range 150 Max Moreover bolt should be matched to articulation diameter with tolerance 0 5mm and should be protected against moving
37. t MEASUREMENT 1 Speed 2 Unit 3 Auto zeroing 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exit THRESHOLD 1 Status 2 MIN 3 MAX 4 ZERO 4 Output lt ON gt lt OFF gt 1 000kg 2 000kg 0 000kg MODE an SLW AUT 1 00N Move the cursor to Applications and press ENTER Move the cursor to Threshold and press ENTER Activate the comparison by setting Status to ON enter the MIN value lower threshold enter the MAX value upper threshold enter ZERO zero signalling threshold Select the option for OUTPUT and sound signalling Buzzer MODE1 short signal upon exceeding MIN long signal upon exceeding MAX MODE2 interrupted signal below MIN above MAX continuous signal for OK no signal Exit the menu start the measurement and observe the MIN OK and MAX indicators on the gauge s display FB OPERATION MANUAL 33 14 2 Memory During measurements in automatic mode results are saved in volatile memory RAM erasing data after supply off Saving readout erasing data single series of measurements in EEPROM and reseting volatile memory RAM is done by options in lower part of Statistics function screen It is possible to view results on force meter chart histogram table Using microSD card enables to save and later readout of many series of measurements in chosen file It is possible to write custom names inscribed by user of f
38. t options Accumulator working time Measurement mantrel Weight FB10 FB20 FB50 FB200 FB500 5N 10N 20N 50N 200N 500N 0 5kg 1kg 2kg 5kg 20kg 50kg 0 1 F S N g lb oz kg kof Ibf ozf 20 10 40 C 24 bits 16min graduation 10 or 40 measurements s 1x6400 measurements RS 232C and USB options Bluetooth WE trigger gate WY transoptor MicroSD card slot compatibility with SDSC standard cards and SDHC class 4 FM time characteristics statistic analysis data archiving Maximal value measurement serial measurement dynamic measurement time diagrams Ni Mh batteries set 2700mAh LP703048P6H type supply 230V 50Hz 12V 1 2A 20h 45h backlighting off 11mm thread M6x8mm 215x100x40mm 430g without batteries FB1k FB2k FBSk FB10k FB20k 1kN 2kN SKN 10kN 20kN 100kg 200kg 500kg 1t 2t 0 2N 20g 0 5N 50g 1N 100g 2N 2009 5N 5009 0 1 F S N g Ib oz kg kgf Ibf ozf 20 10 40 C 24 bits 16min graduation 10 or 40 measurements s 1x6400 measurements RS 232C and USB options Bluetooth WE trigger gate WY transoptor MicroSD card slot compatibility with SDSC standard cards and SDHC class 4 M ti istics iving FM time characteristics statistic analysis data archiving Maximal value measurement serial measurement dynamic measurement time diagrams Ni Mh batteries set 2700mAh LP703048P6H type supply 230V 50Hz 12V 1 2A Ooo o a O O 350g w
39. the measurements to be conducted on the gauge plunger Tip E Tip A hook Tip B Tip C Extension piece F Tip D Intended use of the individual tips tip A measurement of surface pressure force tip B measurement of point pressure force tip C measurement of pressure on an axis or an edge tip D measurement of edge pressure force tip E hook for measuring pull force or suspending and weighing an object tip F extension piece suitable for all types of above mentioned tips FB OPERATION MANUAL 17 3 Check if there are 4 accumulators in container at the back of force meter In order to charge accumulators connect the supply During charging using force meter is possible Attention Force gauges with a range from 1kN to 150KN are equipped with an external force sensor connected by a rod with a plug Bearings are connected to the extensometric force gauge in order to avoid unwanted stress when mounting load FB100k and FB150k are supplied without bearings The meter is delivered in two carrying cases separate for the meter and for the sensor 18 FB OPERATION MANUAL 9 General rules for use When transporting the force gauge unscrew the measurement tip and put the gauge in the case to protect it against accidental pressure on the gauge plunger 1 When conducting measurements by hand make sure that the direction of the measured force is identical with the gauge s axis axis o
40. urement place Calibration options 14 1 3 Auto zeroing FB OPERATION MANUAL 31 When activated this option automatically maintains zero indications on the gauge if the gauge s sensor is not affected by any external force or if the zero indication was produced by pressing the 0 lt key The range of values calculated in the gauge s reading graduation near zero subject to the reset must be entered under the Range option 2 digits USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit MEASUREMENT 1 Speed 2 Unit 3 Auto zeroing 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exit AUTO ZEROING 1 Status 2 Range 3 Art zero 3 Exit AUTO ZEROING 1 Status 2 Range 3 Art zero 4 Exit lt ON gt lt OFF gt 2d Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Status and one of the following options ON auto zeroing ON OFF auto zeroing OFF Next select Range and use 7 4 lt and ENTER to enter the auto reset range in reading graduation Additional option Art zero enables to set device start zero to the value indicated before entering the MENU 32 OPERATION MANUAL 14 1 4 Comparison with threshold values MIN OK MAX This selection includes the following functions to effectively assist you with the measurement memory operations and data analysis comparison with two threshold values MIN MAX USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exi
41. ut 4 Interface 5 LCD settings SETTINGS 1 Contrast 2 Backlig 3 Direct 4 LCD time 5 Exit SETTINGS 1 Contrast 2 Backlig 3 Direct 4 LCD time 5 Exit SETTINGS 1 Contrast 2 Backlig 3 Direct 4 LCD time 5 Exit CONFIGURATION _ _ gt lt ON gt lt OFF gt lt ECO gt lt BAT gt OFF _ _ gt lt ECO gt lt AUTO gt lt UP gt lt DOWN gt OFF Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select LCD settings Next use gt lt and ENTER to set the contrast at which the display is best legible When setting Backlig backlighting select one of the following options OFF backlighting OFF ON backlighting continuously ON ECO to backlight use the BACKLIGHT key BAT backlighting is turned off after 30 seconds to save the batteries The DIRECT direction option is used for selecting the display s direction AUTO automatic rotation of the displayed image UP standard direction DOWN inverted image The LCD TIME option displays the date and time during measurement in the display s upper bar FB OPERATION MANUAL 43 14 3 6 Selecting the menu language Three menu languages are available lt PL gt Polish lt ENG gt English lt DE gt German lt ESP gt Spanish USER MENU 1 Measurement Use the navigation keys and 2 Memory _ ENTER to select Language To select one of the availab
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