Digital Force Gauge FGV - 0.5/1/2/5/10/20/50/100/200 XY Instruction Manual Please read the entire manual before using your gauge. 10.00lb/5.000kg/50.00N FGV-10XY REVERSE UNIT POWER PEAK ZERO PEAK MEMORY POWER ZERO PEAK ZERO UNIT MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY POWER ZERO UNIT PEAK UNIT POWER REVERSE FGV-10XY 10.00lb/5.000kg/50.
Safety Precautions Observe the following safety symbols throughout this manual. Warning Prohibited Actions Important Instructions Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may result in serious injury or death. Warning Use appropriate safety equipment while performing tests with the FGV-XY. Weighing large masses, performing break tests, and other uses may necessitate special safety equipment. Please contact your supervisor for the necessary safety equipment and test procedures.
Safety Precautions Caution Do not use your FGV-XY in the following conditions or environments: Keep the AC adapter's plugs, and the FGV-XY's power jack clean. •In or around water •In direct sunlight •In high humidity Dirt or corrosion may create a shock or fire hazard. •In excessively dusty or oily environments •In caustic or corrosive environments •In flammible or volitile environments Clean your FGV-XY with a damp cloth and a solution of mild soap and water.
Table of Contents 1. Product Features 4 2. Standard Accessory Checklist 4 5.6.1 Setting the Memory Mode 16 3. Parts of your FGV-XY 5 5.6.2 Recording Memory Data 17 5.6 Memory 14 3.1 Main Unit 5 5.6.2.1 Continuous Mode 17 3.2 Display 6 5.6.2.2 Single Mode 17 3.2.1 LCD Sections 6 3.2.2 Numeric Display 6 3.2.3 Display Indicators 6 3.2.4 MAX/MIN display 6 4. Setup 4.1 Battery 5.6.2.3 Standard Mode 5.7 Reviewing Memory Data 5.7.1 Continuous Mode Memory 5.7.1.
1. Product Features ●Nickel – Hydrogen battery allows for long periods of use. → 4.1 Battery ●Data can be downloaded to PC via USB. → 5.9 USB Communication ●1000 points of data storage. → 5.6. Memory ●Comparator feature for pass/fail testing. → 5.5. Comparator ●Broad range of capacities: 2.000N (200.0gf, 8oz) ~ 1000N (100.0kgf, 200lb). → 9 Specifications and Dimensions ●Reversible display with reversed key pad for easy upside down reading. → 4.6.
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3.2 Display 3.2.1 LCD Sections Unit Type Comparator Indicator Max/Min Measurement Value Peak Mode Indicator 3.2.2 Numeric Display The default setting for the four digit display shows compression loads as a positive force and tension loads as a negative force. To reverse these settings, showing compression loads as negative and tension loads as positive, see section 4.5 for setting f01. 3.2.
4. Setup 4.1 Battery Use only the AC adapter supplied with your FGV-XY. Do not use a third party adapt- Do not charge with non-standard AC adapter. er. Doing so could cause a fire or shock hazard. Contact your Shimpo dealer if you need a new adapter. 2. To conserve battery life, only charge the unit when "LO BAT" is displayed. Charging the unit before the battery is close to empty will decrease the battery's life. Fully charge your FGV-XY before use. 3. The FGV-XY is fully operable while charging.
4.4 Tracking The FGV-XY uses a load cell and strain gauge as its force sensor. The sensor is affected by environmental changes such as temperature and humidity. The Tracking function, which is active by default, helps to negate the effects of these changes. Tracking can cause errors when measuring very small forces. It is recommended that you turn off the Tracking function when measuring these smaller forces. With the gauge's power off, hold PEAK and UNIT.
4.5.1 Measurement Polarity: f01 This function allows you to change whether compression is shown as a positive or negative force. Once the compression display has been changed, the tension display will then read as the opposite of the compression. Press UNIT to change the setting, PEAK to save and move to the next function, or ZERO to save and finish. Key Operation Display Positive Compression Negative Compression ZERO PEAK MEM UNIT UNIT UNIT Press UNIT to change.
4.5.4 RS-232C Baud Rate: f04 This function allows you to change the RS-232C communication rate. The available baud rates are 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 bps. Press UNIT to change the setting, PEAK to save and move to the next function, or ZERO to save and finish. Key Operation Display 2400 4800 bps 9600 bps bps 19200 bps ZERO PEAK MEM UNIT UNIT UNIT Press UNIT to cycle through the available settings. ZERO ZERO Save the current setting, and return to the standard measuring mode.
4.6 Reversing the Display If you have mounted your FGV-XY upside down, or are holding the unit upside down during measurement, the display may be reversed for readablity. Key Operation Display Turn Power Off ZERO PEAK UNIT MEM Standard Display POWER UNIT POWER UNIT Reversed Display Reversed Display Tracking Mode Status Standard Measuring Mode Standard Display Standard Display FGV 2. 1. 1. Hold down UNIT. 2. Press POWER.
5.2 Measuring Mode The two measurement modes available are Standard and Peak. 5.2.1Standard Measuring Mode This mode shows the current force applied, tension/compression, on the sensor shaft. 1. Turn on the FGV-XY by pressing POWER. 2. Press ZERO to tare the gauge. 3. If necessary, press and release PEAK until NO “PEAK” on display. The measurement displayed is the average of the measured samples* over the display's update time. The display update time is set to 3 times/second by default.
5.5 Comparator 5.5.1 Compatrator Overview The Comparator function allows you to create conditions for Go/No Go testing. A high(HI), and low(LO) force limit may be set so that the FGV-XY's display will show when a measurement is not within the HI and LO settings. In addition, the output port will respond relative to the display. See section 6.4 regarding the comparator output. The FGV-XY must be in Comparator mode, and not Overload mode to use the following settings. See section 4.5.
5.5.4 Setting LO Limit The procedure to set the HI limit is used to set the LO limit. Section 5.5.3 contains this information. The absolute value of the LO limit may never be higher than the absolute value of the HI limit. LO limit setting mode Key Operation PEAK PEAK Move to memory mode. PEAK MEMORY MEM MEMORY POWER Register the setting, then move to standard measuring mode. Turn power off without any change. POWER 5.5.
Memory terms defined: Measurement value: The current displayed value in Standard mode. Positive maximum value (+MAX): Maximum value in the positive direction. Negative maximum value (-MAX): Maximum value in the negative direction. Positive minimum value (+MIN): Minimum value in the positive direction. Negative minimum value (-MIN): Minimum value in the negative direction. Average value (AVE): Average of the recorded measurement values.
5.6.1 Setting the Memory Mode Turn the POWER off. Press PEAK and hold, then press and release POWER. The display will show the HI Comparator limit. Press PEAK twice to display the current memory mode. Press UNIT to cycle the Memory mode. Press MEM to save and exit. There are following items are found in the Comparator/Memory mode settings. Item Comparator HI limit setting Comparator LO limit setting Memory mode setting Display HI LO MEM Content Displays the current HI limit. Displays the current LO limit.
5.6.2 Recording Memory Data The following procedures explain how to activate memory recording for each memory mode. 5.6.2.1 Continuous Mode 1. In continuos measurement mode, press MEM to start the recording. The letter M will appear and start blinking. Press M to stop the recording. 2. If 1000 points of data are recorded, the display will show FULL and return to standard measurement mode.
5.7 Reviewing Memory Data 5.7.1 Continuous Mode Memory 5.7.1.1 Accessing Memory Data 1. Turn the POWER off. Press MEM and hold, then press and release POWER. Release MEM when you see "CNT" on the display. The unit will alternate between showing the data block number, and the recorded measurement value of that block. 2. Press MEM to review the previous data block recorded. 3. Press UNIT to cycle through the available recorded statistics.
5.7.1.2 Statistics Data 1. When in memory mode, UNIT will cycle through the available statistics data. 2. Each press of UNIT will switch between the following items: positive maximum value, negative maximum value, positive minimum value, negative minimum value, positive peak value, negative peak value, average value, standard deviation. 3. Press MEM to exit to the recorded measurement values. 4. Press PEAK key to output the recorded memory via RS-232C. Refer to section 6.2 regarding RS232C communication.
5.7.2 Single Mode Memory 5.7.2.1 Accessing Memory Data 1. Turn the POWER off. Press MEM and hold, then press and release POWER. Release MEM when you see "SIg" on the display. The unit will alternate between showing the data block number and the recorded measurement value of that block. 2. Press MEM to review the previous data block recorded. 3. Press UNIT to cycle through the available recorded statistics.
5.7.2.2 Statistics Data 1. When in memory mode, UNIT will cycle through the available statistics data. 2. Each press of UNIT will switch between the following items: positive maximum value, negative maximum value, positive minimum value, negative minimum value, average value, standard deviation. 3. Press MEM to exit to the recorded measurement values. 4. Press PEAK key to output the recorded memory via RS-232C. Refer to section 6.2 regarding RS232C communication.
5.7.3 Standard Mode Memory 5.7.3.1 Accessing Memory Data 1. Turn the POWER off. Press MEM and hold, then press and release POWER. Release MEM when you see "STd" on the display. The unit will alternate between showing the data block number, and the recorded measurement value of that block. 2. Press MEM to review the previous data block recorded. 3. Press UNIT to cycle through the available recorded statistics.
5.7.3.2 Statistics Memory Data 1. When in memory mode, UNIT will cycle through the available statistics data. 2. Each press of UNIT will switch between the following items: positive maximum value, negative maximum value, positive minimum value, negative minimum value, positive peak value, and negative peak value. 3. Press MEM to exit to the recorded measurement values. 4. Press PEAK key to output the recorded memory via RS-232C. Refer to section 6.2 regarding RS232C communication.
5.8.2 Clearing All Memory 1. While viewing the last memory point, press and hold ZERO. 2. The display will show "nonE". 3. All memory has now been cleared, which returns the unit to standard measurement mode. Key operation Display Memory block number Turn power off 1. (Push for 5 seconds or more) ZERO PEAK ZERO ZERO MEMORY ZERO MEM POWER MEMORY POWER UNIT No recorded data 2. Standard measuring mode 1. Hold down MEM 2. Press POWER PEAK ZERO Memory data MEMORY MEM MEMORY UNIT 3.
6. External Data Port 6.1 Pin Assignment 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 9 HR12-10RC-10SDL, by Hirose, is the output connector. We recommend HR12-10PCAE300 with 10 conductor shielded cable to make your own. Please call your Shimpo dealer for information regarding optional cables and accessories.
6.2.2 RS232C Communication Commands Typical Host -> FGV commands. "cr"means carriage return.
6.2.3 Connection between FGV and Host FGV Data Ouput Port Host 9 pin serial connection 1 1 DCD 2 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD Digital GND 4 4 DTR Connection Detection 5 5 GND 6 6 DSR 7 7 RTS 8 8 CTS 9 9 RI TxD Without the connection between the Digital GND and pin 5, RS-232C communication will not work. 10 6.3 Analog Output ± 1V Analog Output The output voltage's polarity corresponds to the polarity shown on the display during standard measurement mode.
7. Frequently Asked Questions 7.1 Toubleshooting Questions Cause At power on, "OVR" is displayed •Load cell damage without any load. "LO BAT" is still displayed after 16 •Low battery voltage hours of charging. •Charging circuit malfunction •AC adapter malfunction Unit will not power up under bat- •Low battery voltage tery power. •Charging circuit malfunction •AC adapter malfunction While connected to the AC adapter, •Charging circuit malfunction "BAT" is not displayed.
8. Support 8.1 Repair and Calibration Please contact your Shimpo dealer for information regarding the repair and calibration of your FGV-XY. 8.2 Warranty Nidec-Shimpo Corp. warrants, to the original purchaser of new products only, that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and proper maintenance for one year from the date of original purchase. See final page for full warranty disclosure. 9.Specifications and Dimensions Model Capacity FGV-0.5XY 0.
Dimensions ( ) shows dimensions for FGV-0.5, 1XY [ ] shows dimensions for FGV-200XY Other dimensions are common in all models. Measurement Attachments (standard accessories) The following drawing is for the attachments included with the FGV-5 ~ 50XY (M6). Please contact your Shimpo dealer for information on the attachments included with 0.5, 1, 2, and 200 models. 26 10 70° 10 70° 12 26 M6 Flat Head: 12 Chisel: 70° Cone Head: 70° (43) 10 8 10 R4 70° 26 M6 3.
LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY Shimpo Instruments warrants, to the original purchaser of new products only, that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and proper maintenance for one year from the date of original purchase.
