Cooper Instruments & Systems M5-1000 High Capacity Digital Force Gage - Manual (Page 20)

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RS Read serial number
Other Commands
AOFFn Auto-shutoff. n=0-30 minutes. 0=auto shutoff disabled
SAVE Save current settings in nonvolatile memory
LIST
List current settings and status
Following is an example LIST output: V1.00;LBF;CUR;FLTC8;FLTP1;AOUT00;AOFF5;FULL;MIT;POL;B0
All fields are separated by “;”. The first field shows the firmware version, the last field shows the remaining
battery power (B0=full charge, B3=minimum power). All other fields show the status of settings and features
using the same abbreviations as the commands to set them.
Any detected errors are reported back by means of the following error codes:
*10 Illegal command
*11 Not applicable
*12 Invalid specifier
*22 Value too large
10 CALIBRATION
10.1 Initial Physical Setup
The gauge should be mounted vertically to a test stand or fixture rugged enough to withstand a load equal to the
full capacity of the instrument. Certified deadweights or master load cells should be used, along with appropriate
mounting brackets and fixtures. Caution should be taken while handling such equipment.
10.2 Calibration Procedure
1. Select Calibration from the menu. The display will appear as follows:
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2. Press DIRECTION to invert the display, if desired. ENTER to continue. The display will appear as
follows:
The gauge can be calibrated at up to 10 points in each direction. Enter the number of calibration points for each
direction (compression and tension). At least one point must be selected for each direction.
Note: To achieve the accuracy specification of ±0.1%, it is recommended to calibrate the gauge at 5 or more
even increments in both the tension and compression directions. For example, a gauge with capacity of 10 lbF
should be calibrated at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 lb loads in each direction.
3. To escape the Calibration menu at any time, press ESCAPE. The display will appear as follows: