SHIMPO FGV-X - Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo FGE/V-X
series digital force gauge. We trust you will enjoy many
years of professional results from your Shimpo product.
Please read the entire instruction manual thoroughly
before initial set-up and operation; the information
contained herein will aid you in operating your Shimpo
digital force gauge safely and with excellent results.
If you have any questions regarding our product(s), call
your local Shimpo representative or contact Shimpo
Instruments directly for assistance.
Inspection/Standard Accessories
If upon delivery shipping damage is detected, do not
operate the unit. Notify shipping carrier immediately
for damage claim instructions. Refer to nameplate and
record serial number for future reference. Items included
with the DART are:
• (1) Carrying case
• (1) Standard adapter set (hook, chisel, flat head,
notched head, cone head, extension rod)
• (1) Inch adapter (metric - English thread)
• (1) Hanger
• (1) RS-232C cable (FGV-X series only)
• (1) AC charger/adapter
Features and Benefits
Shimpo’s DART series digital force gauges offer many
features and benefits, including:
• 1,000 Hz update rate for capturing highest peaks
• Aluminum construction provides exceptional
durability
• An ergonomically designed digital instrument to
fit perfectly in the palm of your hand
• Single touch, measure force in lb, Kg and N (oz/gram
for 0.5X, 1X,2X) engineering units
• When gauge is placed on a test stand or if the
hanger is used, display may be reversed with push
buttons so that it can be read right side up.
• High accuracy ( ±0.2% F.S. ) is ideal for QC
inspection and process control
• RS-232C and Analog output (FGV-X series only)
• Inch adapter for converting our Metric thread to
an English thread. If your fixtures are English
threaded, please use this adapter.
Safety Precautions
Do not operate or store instrument in the
following places: explosive areas; near water, oil,
dust, or chemicals; areas where temperature is
above 104°F (40°C).
DART Series Digital Force Gauges
Models FGE-0.5X - 100X
Models FGV-0.5X - 100X
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When not in use, place gauge back in its case to
prevent damage due to accidental drop etc. With
a little care you can have an instrument that will
provide service for many years.
Do not disassemble or repair unit while in
operation.