Cooper Instruments & Systems M5-1000 High Capacity Digital Force Gage - Manual (Page 9)

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For parameters requiring the input of a numerical value, use the UP and DOWN keys to increment or decrement
the value. Press and hold either key to auto-increment at a gradually increasing rate. When the desired value
has been reached, press ENTER to save the change and revert back to the sub-menu item, or press ESCAPE
to revert back to the sub-menu item without saving. Press ESCAPE to revert one step back in the menu
hierarchy until back into normal operating mode.
Refer to the following sections for details about setting up particular functions and parameters.
5 OPERATING MODES
Caution!
In any operating mode, if the capacity of the instrument has been exceeded by more than 110%, the
display will show “OVER” to indicate an overload. A continuous audible tone will be sounded until the
MENU key has been pressed or the load has been reduced to a safe level.
Five operating modes are possible with Series 5 gauges. To cycle between the modes, press MODE while in
the home screen.
5.1 Real time (RT)
The primary reading corresponds to the live measured reading.
5.2 Peak Compression (PC)
The primary reading corresponds to the peak compression reading observed. If the actual force decreases from
the peak value, the peak will still be retained in the primary reading area of the display.
Pressing ZERO will reset the value.
5.3 Peak Tension (PT)
Same as Peak Compression, but for tension readings.
5.4 Average Mode (AVG)
Average mode is used to obtain an average force reading over a specified period of time. Applications include
measurement of peel force, 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:
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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.