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Instruction Manual – FA Series Force Gauge
The FA Series force gauges are designed for measuring the compressive/tension force in laboratory,
manufacturing, and quality control applications.
Measurements up to 200N can be performed by holding the force gauge in your hand.
For measurements above 200N it is strongly recommended that a double-hand handle is attached to the force
gauge (additional equipment).
The USB port allows for all measurement results to be loaded onto a computer for further analysis and
recordings.
After configuring the force gauge, take measurements by using the steps below:
1. Attach a tip suitable for the measurement about to be performed (i.e. pull, push, mass).
2. Turn the device on in the starting position (tare the device if necessary).
Note: If the device needs to be mounted to a test stand or has an external load cell, secure the device
for measuring.
3. If the intended measurements are to find out the push/pull peak force, the PEAK button should be
pressed to initialize the feature (press once for push peak, twice for pull peak).
Note: The force gauge with external load cell requires the PEAK button
be pushed once for pull force and twice for push force (opposite of the
internal force gauge).
13.1 Compressive Force (Push)
1. To measure the push force of an object, angle the device so it is linear to the object.
2. If measuring by hand grasp the device firmly.
3. Push the force gauge forward with the attached tip pressing into the object.
4. Study the measurements being recorded as the force is applied.
13.2 Tension Force (Pull)
1. To measure the pull force of an object, angle the device so it is liner to the object.
2. If measuring by hand grasp the device firmly.
3. Wrap the hook tip around the object and pull the force gauge away from the object.
4. Study the measurements being recorded as the force is applied.
* Do not exceed the gauges maximum capacity by more than 20%
All stored data can be viewed in STATS (Applications > Data Stored > Stats). From here you can view the
data in a histogram or chart. Stored data can also be saved to a computer for analyzing or printing.
* When you are packing the force gauge up, make sure to remove any attachments from the measuring
rod to prevent damage.
Chapter 13: Taking a Measurement