Cooper Instruments & Systems Model 5i Advanced Force/Torque Indicator - Manual (Page 11)

Model 5i Digital Force / Torque Indicator User’s Guide
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5.4 Average Mode (AVG)
Average mode is used to obtain an average load reading over a specified period of time. Applications
include measurement of peel force, bearing torque, muscle strength, frictional force, and other tests
requiring time-averaged readings.
Before the parameters of Average Mode can be configured, it must be enabled. To do so, select Average
Mode from the menu, scroll to Enable and press ENTER. The display appears as follows:
Then, scroll to Settings, and press ENTER to configure the parameters. The parameters are as follows:
Parameter Description
Initial Delay The time delay, in seconds, before the averaging sequence commences.
Averaging Time The time duration, in seconds, of the averaging sequence.
Trigger Load
The minimum load required to start the averaging sequence. Toggle between
compression and tension (or clockwise and counter-clockwise) directions by pressing
the DIRECTION key. Initial delay follows the trigger load.
After the parameters have been configured and the menu has been exited, press MODE until AVG is
displayed. Then press ZERO. Average mode is now armed, and the averaging sequence will commence
when the trigger load has occurred. The current status of the average sequence is displayed below the
primary reading, as follows:
Step Status
Abbreviation Description
1 TRIG WAIT The trigger load has not yet occurred.
2 INIT DLY The initial delay is currently taking place.
3 AVERAGING The indicator is collecting readings. The status will be flashing until
averaging has been completed.
4 AVRG DONE Averaging has been completed. The average load is displayed in the
primary reading.
At the completion of the averaging sequence, the peak values are retained until ZERO is pressed.
Another averaging sequence may be started after ZERO has been pressed. To exit Average mode, press
MODE and select the desired measuring mode.
5.5 External Trigger (ET)
This mode of operation is useful for measuring electrical contact activation load as well as
synchronization of multiple instruments for a “snapshot” view of applied loads. It is possible to capture the
AVERAGE MODE SETTINGS
Initial Delay
0.0
Averaging Time
5.5
Trigger Load
1.200
AVERAGE MODE
Disabled
*
Enabled
+ Settings