Torbal FA Series - Manual (Page 12)

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Instruction Manual – FA Series Force Gauge
One of the unique capabilities of the FA Series force gauge is its ability to be mounted on a test stand.
The test stand is dual guiding cylinders with a 3mm pitch lead screw. Attached to the mounting bracket for the
scale are electronic calipers. The caliper reads to 8in (200mm). The calipers read in inches or millimeters
(push button select). It can be zeroed at any location on the caliper scale. Inches read to .001 and millimeters
read to .01.
1. The device has four screw holes on the back of its frame, which align with the mounting holes on the
test stand. Use the screws included with the test stand to mount the device to the stand.
* When using the test stand, make sure the device is secure, but do not over-tighten the screws as this
may damage the unit.
2. Once the force gauge is mounted connect a desired attachment.
3. If desired, other attachments can be connected to the base of the test stand.
4. To measure forces turn the knob on the test stand clockwise to raise the unit up and counterclockwise to
lower the unit down.
Note: The test stand’s knob moves the gauge 3mm, up or down, per full turn or rotation.
Chapter 6: Mounting Force Gauge on a Test Stand