FORCE TEN™ FDX DIGITAL FORCE GAGE OPERATION MANUAL FORCE TEN™ FDX COMPACT DIGITAL FORCE GAGE ADVANCED SIMPLICITY HAND-HELD UTILITY DIGITAL CLARITY MADE IN USA CALL TOLL FREE: 800 345 4188 www.wagnerinstruments.com sales@wagnerinstruments.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE PRECAUTIONS FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS FDX OPERATION MANUAL 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.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE 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. FEATURES FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE FORCE TEN™ FDX ADVANCED SIMPLICITY Compact Digital Force Gage Hand-Held Utility Digital Clarity OPERATION • Simple 4 button control and menu access. • Selectable peak sampling: 100 or 1000/second. • Filtering of current and peak readings.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE TABLE 1 SPECIFICATIONS FDX DIGITAL FORCE GAGE & FORCE CELL MODULES TABLE 3 Model Capacity/Graduation FDX 10 FDX 25 FDX 50 FDX 100 10 x 25 x 50 x 100 x .01 lbf .02 lbf .05 lbf .1 lbf 160 x 400 x 800 x 1600 x .2 ozf .5 ozf 1 ozf 2 ozf 5x 10 x 25 x 50 x .005 kgf .01 kgf .02 kgf .05 kgf 50 x .05 N 100 x .1 N 250 x .2 N 500 x .5 N Included: NiMH battery, AC adapter/charger, hook, flat, case, manual and NIST Calibration Certificate.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE A. POWER SUPPLY FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE A.5 Power Supply Charging the FDX NiMH Battery 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.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE KEYPAD FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE MENU OPERATIONS B. Keypad C. Menu Set-Up B.1 Keypad Description C.1 Menu Description FDX is operated with four button keypad that controls all functions. FDX features options for selection in the set-up menu. At first level are options; at second level are selections within the options: ON/OFF • Turns FDX on and off. • Self-tests display if held down when turning gage on.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE C.2 MENU OPERATIONS Menu Operations FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE MENU OPERATIONS C.2.3 Menu Options C.2.1 Menu Access 1) AoFF • 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, first 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.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE GAGE OPERATIONS FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE GAGE OPERATIONS D. GAGE OPERATIONS D.1.2 Peak Mode D.1 Force Measuring - Non-Peak and Peak Modes 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.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE E. E.1 CALIBRATION CALIBRATION Calibration E.3 FDX should be periodically tested to verify it is within the specified tolerance. Auto-Calibration is used to return the FDX to its specified accuracy after verification indicates the FDX is out of tolerance, or if obvious that readings are incorrect.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE CALIBRATION FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE IMPLEMENTS Calibrate: F. • Apply full-scale weight matching the display - in lbf. • Push SELECT with weight applied and movement stopped. • FDX displays applied weight indicating successful calibration. Several implements are available for use with the FDX - see Table 2. A hook and flat implement are included with FDX. All implements are attached to the American Standard 10-32 FDX load shaft thread.
FORCE TEN™ FDX FORCE GAGE WARRANTY 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.
