Series 5 User`s Guide - Mark-10
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1. DENIS ER EBIS 7 7 UNITS DIRECTION 1 a UBA Load cell shaft up Load cell shaft down 3 1 2 Mounting to a plate Although the gauge may be used by hand proper mounting is important if attached to a fixture or test stand The round steel insert with a hole in the back of the housing is provided to withstand the load during a test A mating dowel pin should be used see illustration below Mounting plates on Mark 10 test stands include a dowel pin and clearance holes for the four threaded holes located near the corners of the housing These holes are designed to accommodate screws in order to hold the gauge in place Mark 10 test stands include a set of thumb screws for gauge mounting The screws must not be used for load bearing purposes Failure to use a dowel pin properly can result in a hazardous situation GAUGE HOUSING DOWEL PIN BOTTOM HALF 0 125 3 2 00 187 4 75 GAUGE MOUNTING PLATE 3 1 3 Mounting attachments to the gauge The force gauge s threaded loading shaft is designed to accommodate common grips and attachments with female mounting holes To m2. AVERAGE TIME Average Mode from the menu scroll to Enable and press ENTER The display appears as follows AVERAGE MODE Disabled Settings Then scroll to Settings and press ENTER to configure the parameters The parameters are as follows AVERAGE MODE SETTINGS Initial Dela 0 0 Averaging Time 5 5 Trigger Force 4 1 200 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 Force The minimum force required to start the averaging sequence Toggle between compression and tension directions by pressing the DIRECTION key Initial delay follows the trigger force 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 force has occurred The current status of the average sequence is displayed below the primary reading as follows IEEE ES ER ER LS E Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Step Status Abbreviation Description 1 TRIG WAIT The trigger force has not yet occurred 2 INIT DLY The initial delay is currently taking place 3 AVERAGING The gauge is collecting readings The status will be flashing until averaging has been completed 4 AVRG DONE Averaging
3. To save the calibration information select Save amp exit To exit without saving the data select Exit without saving 14 Any errors are reported by the following screens CALIBRATION Units must be gF Please try again Press ENTER Displayed at the start of calibration if a disallowed unit is selected CALIBRATION Load not stable Please try again Ensure that the load is not swinging oscillating or vibrating in any manner Then try again CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Load too low Please try again ES ER 1191 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide The calibration weight does not match the set value CALIBRATION TENSION Load too close to previous Please try again The entered calibration point is too close to the previous point 11 PASSWORDS Two separate passwords may be set to control access to the Calibration section and to the menu and other keys To access the passwords setup screen select Passwords from the menu The display appears as follows PASSWORDS Menu Key Units Key Mode Key Zero Key Data Key 11 1 Calibration Password Select Calibration from the sub menu The display appears as follows CALIBRATION PASSWORD Disabled Enabled Set Password 0000 9999 5000 To set the password select Enabled then Set Password Use the UP and DOWN keys to increment and decrement the value from 0 to 9999 When the desired value has been se
4. EXTERNAL TRIGGER Momentary Hi gt Lo Momentary Lo gt Hi Maintained High Maintained Low Option Description Momentary High gt Low The display will freeze the captured reading until ZERO is pressed Applies to a high to low transition of the trigger signal Momentary Low gt High The display will freeze the captured reading until ZERO is pressed Applies to a low to high transition of the trigger signal Maintained High The display will show the captured reading only for as long as a high signal is maintained 1191 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Maintained Low The display will show the captured reading only for as long as a low signal is maintained After the selection has been made and the menu has been exited press MODE until ET is displayed External Trigger mode is now armed Refer to the pin diagram in the Communications and Outputs section for connection information To exit External Trigger mode press MODE and select the desired measuring mode Note As long as external trigger has been enabled it is still active even if the gauge is in Real Time mode After the display freezes any programmed set points will be active However if the gauge is in External Trigger mode any programmed set points will be inactive 5 6 1 External Trigger Schematic Diagram moe 33 BAT54SL
5. Enable low level triggered External trigger mode ETHL Enable reading captured on a high to low transition ETLH Enable reading captured on a low to high transition ETD Disable External trigger mode Input Output Bits Sn Set output bit open drain pull to ground n 0 1 2 Cn Clear output bit n 0 1 2 Hn Read current status of output bit or level of input pin n 0 1 2 3 Personality RN Read product name RM Read model number RV Read firmware version number RS Read serial number Other Commands AOFFn Auto shutoff n 0 30 minutes O 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 AOUTOO AOFF5 FULL IPOLO OPOLO MIT POL BO All fields are separated by The first field shows the firmware version the last field shows the remaining battery power BO full charge B32minimum 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 21 Invalid specifier 22 Value too large INE ES ER 1191 E Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 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 Ce
6. Information Set points are useful for tolerance checking pass fail triggering an external device such as a motorized test stand or alarm indication in process control applications Two limits high and low are specified and stored in the non volatile memory of the instrument and the primary reading is compared to these limits The results of the comparisons are indicated through the three outputs provided on the 15 pin connector thus providing under in range and over signaling These outputs can be connected to indicators buzzers or relays as required for the application 7 2 Configuration To configure set points select Set Points from the menu The screen appears as follows SET POINTS Upper Disabled 5 Upper Enabled P Lower Disabled Lower Enabled a 3 500 Either one two or none of the set points may be enabled To toggle between the tension and compression directions press the DIRECTION key If two set points have been enabled they are displayed in the upper left corner of the display If only one set point has been enabled the word OFF appears in place of the value If no set points have been enabled the upper left corner of the display will be blank When set points are enabled the following indicators are shown to the left of the primary reading LOAD NO GO HIGH 4 displayed value is greater than the upper force limit NO GO HIGH SP HIGH the displayed value is bet
7. approximately 295 the indicator from step 4 will be flashing Several minutes after timing depends on usage and whether the backlight is turned on or off a message appears BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW POWERING OFF A 4 tone audio indicator will sound and the gauge will power off The gauge can be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity Refer to the Other Settings section for details If battery replacement is necessary the battery may be accessed by separating the two halves of the gauge Refer to the Setup section for details IEEE 1191 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 3 SETUP 3 1 Mechanical Setup 3 1 1 Loading shaft orientation In order to accommodate a variety of testing requirements the orientation of the loading shaft may be set up in either of the two positions shown below In order to change the loading shaft orientation loosen the two captive screws on the back side of the housing separate the two housing halves rotate one half 180 degrees and reassemble Contact between the two halves is made by the spring pins and contact pads on the printed circuit boards Note that models M5 1000 and M5 2000 do not utilize a load cell shaft however the same rotation procedure applies Em Series 5
8. data points or to commence an automatic output sequence see Automatic Output sub section for details Single point or continuous data may also be requested via ASCII commands from an external device see Command Set sub section for details Communication settings are permanently set to the following Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Other settings are configured as follows 9 1 1 Baud Rate Select the baud rate as required for the application It must be set to the same value as the receiving device When communicating with a Mark 10 test stand controller the baud rate must be set to 9 600 9 1 2 Data Format Select the desired data format The screen appears as follows DATA FORMAT Numeric Units Numeric Only Invert Polarity Omit Polarity Selection Description Numeric Units Output format includes the value and unit of measure Compression values have positive polarity tension values have negative polarity Numeric Only Output format includes the value only Polarity same as above Invert Polarity Compression values have negative polarity tension values have positive polarity May be selected in addition to the Numeric Units Numeric Only selection Omit Polarity Both directions are formatted with positive polarity May be selected in addition to the Numeric Units Numeric Only selection ES ER 1191 14 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 9 1 3 Automatic
9. has been completed The average force 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 COF Sled Weight for M5 2 COF gauge only The M5 2 COF performs COF calculations by dividing the force by the sled weight For example a force of 100 gF divided by 200 g equals 0 5 COF Although many COF testing applications require a sled weight of 200 g the gauge allows the user to change the sled weight to comply with other requirements To modify the sled weight select COF from the menu The display appears as follows COF ma Sled Weight Unit g Sled Weight 200 0 Available sled weight settings 100 1000 g 5 6 External Trigger ET This mode of operation is useful for measuring electrical contact activation force as well as synchronization of multiple instruments for a snapshot view of applied forces It is possible to capture the reading with a normally open contact high to low transition of the trigger signal or a normally closed contact low to high transition Before the parameters of External Trigger Mode can be configured it must be enabled To do so enter the main menu select External Trigger scroll to one of the four available options and press ENTER The options are as follows
10. point Disable low set point High set point n value for compression for tension Low set point n value for compression for tension USB RS 232 Communication FULL NUM AOUTn IPOLn USB RS 232 transmission with units USB RS 232 transmission without units only numeric values Auto transmit n times per second n21 2 5 10 25 50 125 250 O disabled Note n 1 yields 50 times per second This is provided for backward compatibility with legacy gauges Invert polarity of output n 1 invert polarity nz0 normal default NAGI ER ERE Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Note Normal polarity is positive for compression and negative for tension OPOLn Omit polarity of output n 1 omit polarity 0 polarity default Note The sign is always omitted A sign is sent when polarity is enabled Mitutoyo Communication MIT Enable Mitutoyo output MITD Disable Mitutoyo output POL Mitutoyo output with polarity for compression for tension NPOL Mitutoyo output without polarity absolute value PM Print send data to a Mitutoyo compatible device Enable Average mode AD Disable Average mode AM Select Average mode if enabled for primary reading ATn Average time 0 1 300 0 seconds DELn Initial delay n 0 1 300 0 seconds TRFn Trigger force n value for compression for tension External Trigger ETH Enable high level triggered External trigger mode ETL
11. 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 1 ERE Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 5 3 Peak Tension Static Coefficient of Friction PT Same as Peak Compression but for tension readings In the M5 2 COF gauge the reading in this mode represents the static coefficient of friction Note The static COF is always represented in the upper right corner of the display by the peak tension value regardless of the operating mode 5 4 Average Mode Kinetic Coefficient of Friction AVG Average mode is used to obtain an average force reading over a specified period of time PEAK This reading also represents the kinetic coefficient of friction for the M5 2 COF gauge 7 Applications include measurement of peel force A U COF muscle strength frictional force and other TRIGGER tests requiring time averaged readings FORCE Before parameters of Average Mode can mw configured it must be enabled To do so select INITIAL DELAY
12. 0 5 16000 x 5 500 x 0 2 500 x 10 5 x 0 002 M5 2000 2000 x 1 32000 x 20 1000 x 0 5 1000 x 0 5 10 x 0 005 13 4 Load Cell Deflection Model Deflection in M5 012 0 005 0 13 M5 025 M5 500 0 010 0 25 M5 1000 M5 2000 0 015 0 38 Model M5 2 COF also includes the COF unit with capacity of 5 and resolution of 0 001 The capacity is variable depending on sled weight The value of 5 represents the capacity based on the default sled weight of 200 g DZS ER ERIS Series 5 Digital Force Gauges 13 4 Dimensions IN MM M5 012 M5 500 0 31 7 9 0 40 10 2 ar 0 40 10 2 ORIENTATION OF FLAT E 0 86 21 8 NOT GUARANTEED 1 1 0 0 69 17 5 Series 5 2 25 57 2 C BEI 5 88 149 4 x A D er 5 12 130 0 4 50 114 3 1 20 188 4 8 aesxa 21251540 Me ee 2 53 64 3 L 1 32 33 6 2465 550 Thread Flat M5 012 M5 100 5 2 10 32M UNF 5 16 7 94 M5 200 M5 500 5 16 18M UNC 5 16 7 9
13. 4 M5 1000 M5 2000 LOADING SURFACE 1 00 25 4 0 15 3 7 2 00 50 8 1 10 32 UNF 0 50 12 7 x4 Series 5 2 65 67 3 2 36 60 0 malek 1 4 72 120 0 60 25 6 4 0 40 10 2 DP M5 X 0 8 X 0 500 DP NM 2 75 69 9 1 85 46 9 5 30 134 6 6 18 1 1 38 34 9 User s Guide 1 2 20 UNC 0 88 22 4 DP 57 0 10 32 UNF 0 88 22 4 DP Ee Sy Mark 10 Corporation has been an innovator in the force and torque measurement fields since 1979 We strive to achieve 100 customer satisfaction through excellence in product design manufacturing and customer support In addition to our standard line of products we can provide modifications and custom designs for OEM applications Our engineering team is eager to satisfy any special requirements Please contact us for further information or suggestions for improvement Force and torque measurement engineered better Mark 10 Corporation 11 Dixon Avenue Copiague NY 11726 USA 1 888 MARK TEN Tel 631 842 9200 Fax 631 842 9201 Internet www mark 10 com mail i 32 1113 E mail info mark 10 com
14. 9 PASSWORDS depen aU RARIOR 23 OTHER 24 SPECIFICATIONS 27 AKANE Series 5 Digital Force Gauges 1 OVERVIEW 1 1 List of included items User s Guide Part No 5 012 5 50 M5 200 5 1000 Qty M5 20 M5 100 M5 500 M5 2000 M5 2 COF Description 1 12 1049 12 1049 12 1049 12 1049 12 1049 Carrying Case 1 08 1022 08 1022 08 1022 08 1022 08 1022 AC adapter body with US EU or UK prong 1 08 1026 08 1026 08 1026 08 1026 08 1026 Battery inside the gauge 1 G1024 G1024 G1031 G1031 G1024 Extension rod 1 G1026 G1026 G1033 G1033 G1026 Cone 1 G1025 G1025 G1032 G1032 G1025 Chisel 1 G1027 G1027 G1034 G1034 G1027 V groove 1 G1029 G1029 G1036 G1036 G1029 Flat 1 G1028 G1038 G1035 G1042 G1028 Hook not incl with M5 2000 1 G1039 G1037 Coupling 1 G1041 Thread adapter 1 Certificate of calibration 1 09 1165 USB cable Resource CD USB driver user s guides MESUR Lite software MESUR gauge DEMO software User s Guide 1 2 Safety Proper Usage Caution Note the force gauge s capacity before use and ensure that the capacity is not exceeded Producing a force greater than 15096 of the gauge s capacity can damage the internal load cell An overload can occur whether the gauge is powered on or off Typical materials able to be tested include man
15. Digital Force Gauges User s Guide CALIBRATION OFFSET Place force gauge horizontally then press ZERO 5 Place the force gauge horizontally on a level surface free from vibration then press ZERO The gauge will calculate internal offsets and the display appears as follows CALIBRATION OFFSET Please wait CALIBRATION OFFSET CALIBRATION OFFSET Sensor failed Analog failed Sensor passed Analog passed If failed 6 The following screen appears after the offsets have been calculated CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Attach necessary weight fixtures then press ENTER Attach weight fixtures brackets hooks etc as required Do not yet attach any weights or apply any calibration loads Press ENTER 7 The display appears as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Optionally exercise sensor then press ENTER Optionally exercise the load cell shaft several times at full scale if possible then press ENTER ES ER 1191 EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 8 The display appears as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Gain adjust Apply full scale load 10 000 20 then press ENTER Apply a weight equal to the full scale of the instrument then press ENTER 9 After displaying Please wait the display appears as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Ensure no load then press ZERO Remove the load applied in Step 8 leave the fixtures in place t
16. GS 12 1 Automatic Shutoff The gauge may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity while on battery power Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or load changes of 100 counts or less To access these settings select Automatic Shutoff from the menu The display appears as follows AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF Disabled Enabled Set Minutes 5 Selection Description Disabled Disable automatic shutoff Enabled Enable automatic shutoff Set Minutes The length of time of inactivity Available settings 5 30 in 5 minute increments Note If the AC adapter is plugged in the gauge will ignore these settings and remain powered on until the POWER key is pressed INE ES ER 1191 EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 12 2 Backlight Although the backlight may be turned on and off at any time by pressing the BACKLIGHT key there are several available initial settings applicable upon powering on the gauge To access these settings select Backlight from the menu The display appears as follows BACKLIGHT Off On uto Set Minutes Selection Description Off Backlight to be off upon powering on the gauge On Backlight to be on upon powering on the gauge Auto Backlight to be on upon powering gauge but will shut off after a period of inactivity as defined in the Automatic Shutoff sub section The backlight will turn on again when activity resu
17. Output The gauge has the ability to output data continuously via RS 232 or USB To enable automatic output select Auto Output from the Serial USB Settings sub menu The screen appears as follows AUTO OUTPUT Disabled Enabled Outputs per Sec 10 Select Enabled to activate automatic output The number of outputs per second can be set to 1 2 5 10 25 50 125 or 250 The capabilities of the receiving device should be considered when selecting the data output rate After the settings have been saved revert to the home screen An icon appears in the lower left corner of the display as follows This indicates that automatic data output has been armed Automatic output of data may be initiated by pressing DATA or by sending the appropriate ASCII command from an external device see Command Set sub section for details The icon will become animated signaling that automatic output is occurring Press DATA again to end the data transmission 9 2 Mitutoyo BCD settings This output is useful for connection to data collectors printers multiplexers or any other device capable of accepting Mitutoyo BCD data Individual data points may be transmitted by pressing DATA or by requesting it from the Mitutoyo communication device if available To enable Mitutoyo output select the desired format either with polarity or without polarity The screen appears as follows MITUTOYO BCD Disabled Enabled Without Polarity With Polari
18. Series 5 DIGITALFORCE GAUGES User s Guide DAI ENTE ERIS Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Thank you Thank you for purchasing a Mark 10 Series 5 digital force gauge designed for tension and compression testing applications from 0 12 Ib to 1 000 Ib 0 5 N to 5 000 N full scale The Series 5 is an essential component of a force testing system typically also comprising a test stand grips and data collection software With proper usage we are confident that you will get many years of great service with this product Mark 10 force gauges are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial environments This User s Guide provides setup safety and operation instructions Dimensions and specifications are also provided For additional information or answers to your questions please do not hesitate to contact us Our technical support and engineering teams are eager to assist you Before use each person who is to use the Series 5 force gauge should be fully trained in appropriate operation and safety procedures TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 3 SETUP P ere 4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS 5 OPERATING 7 DIGITAL ss 10 SET POINTS 11 DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS 12 COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTPUTS 14 CALIBRATION eene 1
19. TIG A 22k SWITCH UNDER TEST NO OR NC 330 Ohm 14 IN gt TO MICROPROCESSOR 0 1uF 1 GND GND USER SUPPLIED GAUGE Note Custom cabling is required to connect to a switch or to connect a switch and a Mark 10 test stand simultaneously 6 DIGITAL FILTERS Digital filters are provided to help smooth out the readings in situations where there is mechanical interference in the work area or test sample These filters utilize the moving average technique in which consecutive readings are pushed through a buffer and the displayed reading is the average of the buffer contents By varying the length of the buffer a variable smoothing effect can be achieved The selection of 1 will disable the filter since the average of a single value is the value itself To access digital filter settings select Filters from the menu The display appears as follows DIGITAL FILTERS 1 Fastest Current Reading 1 Displayed Reading 1 Two filters are available Current Reading Applies to the peak capture rate of the instrument INI ES ER 1191 E Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Displayed Reading Applies to the primary reading on the display Available settings 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 lt is recommended to keep the current reading filter at its lowest value for best performance and the displayed reading filter at its highest value for best stability 7 SET POINTS 7 1 General
20. Three open drain outputs one input Set points Three open drain lines Safe overload Weight 15096 of full scale display shows OVER at 11096 and above M5 012 M5 100 M5 2 COF 1 0 Ib 0 45 kg M5 200 M5 500 1 2 Ib 0 54 kg M5 1000 M5 2000 1 8 Ib 0 82 kg Included accessories Carrying case chisel cone V groove hook flat extension rod thread adapter M5 1000 only AC adapter battery USB cable resource CD USB driver MESUR Lite software MESURgauge DEMO software and user s guide NIST traceable certificate of calibration with data Environmental requirements 40 100 F max 96 humidity non condensating Warranty 3 years see individual statement for further details DZS ER ERIS Series 5 Digital Force Gauges 13 2 Factory Settings User s Guide Parameter Setting Set points Upper Disabled defaults to 80 of full scale compression when enabled M5 2 COF Disabled defaults to 0 8 tension when enabled Lower Disabled defaults to 4096 of full scale compression when enabled M5 2 COF Disabled defaults to 0 4 tension when enabled Filters Current 8 Displayed 512 Average mode Disabled enabled for M5 2 COF gauge Initial Delay 0 Trigger Force 1096 of full scale Averaging Time sec 5 0 External Trigger Disabled DATA Key Funct
21. a is not retained while the gauge is powered off However the gauge protects against accidental or automatic power off If manually powering the instrument off or if the inactivity time limit for the Automatic Shutoff function has been reached the following warning message appears gt WARNING DATA IN MEMORY WILL BE LOST POWER OFF If no option is selected this screen will be displayed indefinitely or until battery power has been depleted ES ER 1191 E Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 9 COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTPUTS Communication with Series 5 force gauges is achieved through the micro USB or 15 pin serial ports located at the bottom of the instrument as shown in the illustration in the Power section Communication is possible only when the gauge is in the main operating screen i e not in a menu or configuration area 9 1 Serial USB To set up RS 232 and USB communication select Serial USB Settings from the menu The screen appears as follows SERIAL USB SETTINGS waRS232 Selected USB Selected Baud Rate Data Format Auto Output Select either RS 232 or USB input output is always simultaneous through both the USB and RS 232 ports RS 232 must be selected when communicating through a Mark 10 test stand controller When communicating from the gauge directly to a PC or data collector either RS 232 or USB can be selected as required Press DATA to transmit individual
22. ating Modes section for details 6 Units The current measurement unit Abbreviations are as follows Pound force ozF Ounce force kgF Kilogram force gF Gram force N Newton kN Kilonewton mN Millinewton Coefficient of friction M5 2 COF gauge only Note not all gauge capacities measure in all the above units Refer to the capacity resolution table in the Specifications section for details 7 Mode The current measurement mode Abbreviations are as follows RT Real Time PC Peak Compression PT Peak Tension static COF for M5 2 COF gauge A Average Mode kinetic COF for M5 2 COF gauge ET External Trigger Mode See Operating Modes section for details about each of these modes 8 Number of stored The number of stored data points in memory up to 1000 Displayed only if data points Memory Storage is enabled for the DATA key 9 Battery AC Either the AC adapter icon or battery power icon will be shown depending on adapter indicator power conditions Refer to the Power section for details 10 Automatic data If Auto Output has been enabled under Serial USB Settings this indicator output indicator is displayed When automatic data output is occurring the icon becomes animated See Communications and Outputs section for details 11 High low limit Correspond to the programmed set points Indicator definitions are as follows indicators the displayed value is greater than the upper force li
23. ber of readings minimum maximum mean and standard deviation 8 3 Output Data Press ENTER to output data to an external device The display will show SENDING DATA then DATA SENT If there was a problem with communication the display will show DATA NOT SENT Saved data can be downloaded by some Mark 10 data collection programs Refer to their respective user s guides for details 8 4 Output Statistics Press ENTER to output statistics to an external device The display will show SENDING STATS then STATS SENT If there was a problem with communication the display will show STATS NOT SENT 8 5 Output Data amp Stats Press ENTER to output data and statistics to an external device The display will show SENDING DATA then SENDING STATS then DATA SENT then STATS SENT If there was a problem with communication the display will show DATA NOT SENT and or STATS NOT SENT 8 6 Clear Data Press ENTER to clear all data from the memory A prompt will be shown CLEAR ALL Select Yes to clear all the data or No to return to the sub menu For output of data and or statistics RS 232 or USB output must be enabled Data formatting is lt CR gt lt LF gt following each value Units can be either included or excluded Output of data via the Mitutoyo output is possible however output of statistics is not Refer to the Communications and Outputs section for details Note Dat
24. ce gauges may be controlled by an external device through the RS 232 or USB channel The following is a list of supported commands and their explanations All commands must be terminated with a Carriage Return character or with a Carriage Return Line Feed combination The gauge responses are always terminated with a Carriage Return Line Feed Request Readings C PT PC ET A KN Request the displayed reading dependant on operating mode Request the current real time reading Request the peak tension reading Request the peak compression reading Request the reading obtained during the External trigger mode Request the average reading obtained during the Average mode Switch units to pound force Switch units to ounce force Switch units to kilogram force Switch units to gram force Switch units to Newtons Switch units to Milli Newtons Switch units to Kilo Newtons Basic Functions CUR Filters FLTPn FLTCn Current mode real time mode for primary reading Peak Tension mode for primary reading Peak Compression mode for primary reading Clear peaks Zero display and perform the CLR function Digital filter for displayed readings Digital filter for current readings n 0 10 filter 2 ex n 0 no filter n 10 1024 samples averaged Memory amp Statistics MEM STA CLRMEM Set Points SPHD SPLD SPHn SPLn Transmit all stored readings Transmit statistics Clear all stored readings from memory Disable high set
25. ettings from the menu The screen appears as follows INITIAL SETTINGS Real Time The default values are IbF and Real Time 12 6 Restore Default Settings Default factory settings can be restored by selecting Restore Defaults from the menu The settings may be found in the Specifications section The screen appears as follows RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS Yes 12 7 Information Welcome Screen The following screen is displayed at power up and can be accessed at any time by selecting Information from the menu Digital Force Gauge Series 5 Model No M5 50 Serial No 1234567 Version 1 0 c Mark 10 Corp IEEE ES ER 1191 EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 13 SPECIFICATIONS 13 1 General Accuracy 10 196 of full scale Sampling rate 7 000 Hz Power AC or rechargeable battery Low battery indicator appears when battery level is low and gauge powers off automatically when power reaches critical stage Backlight on up to 7 hours of continuous use Battery life M P Backlight off up to 24 hours of continuous use Measurement units IbF ozF gF kgF N kN mN COF depending on model Outputs USB RS 232 Fully configurable up to 115 200 baud Includes Gauge Control Language 2 for full computer control Mitutoyo Digimatic Serial BCD suitable for all Mitutoyo SPC compatible devices Analog 1 VDC 0 25 of full scale at capacity General purpose
26. h as the testing of brittle samples that can shatter or other applications that could lead to a hazardous situation it is strongly recommended that a machine guarding system be employed to protect the operator and others in the vicinity from shards or debris 7 When the gauge is not in use ensure that the power is turned off 2 POWER The gauge is powered either by an 8 4V NiMH rechargeable battery or by an AC adapter Since these batteries are subject to self discharge it may be necessary to recharge the unit after a prolonged period of storage Plug the accompanying charger into the AC outlet and insert the charger plug into the receptacle on the gauge refer to the illustration below The battery will fully charge in approximately 8 hours USB connector Power input jack Serial connector Caution Do not use chargers or batteries other than supplied or instrument damage may occur If the AC adapter is plugged in an icon appears in the lower left corner of the display as follows lt If the AC adapter is not plugged in battery power drainage is denoted in a five step process 1 When battery life is greater than 75 the following indicator is present MN 2 When battery life is between 50 and 75 the following indicator is present MC 3 When battery life is between 25 and 50 the following indicator is present IL 4 When battery life is less than 25 the following indicator is present 5 When battery life drops to
27. hen press ZERO 10 The display appears as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION Apply load 10F5 Enter load 2 000 Press ENTER Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust the load value as required The load values default to even increments as indicated by the previously entered number of data points even increments are recommended for best results For example if a 50 IbF capacity gauge is calibrated and 5 data points were selected the load values will default to 10 20 30 40 and 50 Ib Apply the calibration load Then press ENTER Repeat the above step for the number of data points selected 11 After all the compression calibration points have been completed the display appears as follows CALIBRATION COMPRESSION COMPLETE Reverse direction for tension Attach necessary weight fixtures then press ENTER Press ENTER ES ER 1191 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 12 The display appears as follows CALIBRATION To invert the display press the DIRECTION button then press ENTER Reverse the orientation of the load cell shaft by rotating the gauge 180 degrees Press DIRECTION to invert the display Then attach weight fixtures The following screens will step through the same procedure as with the compression direction Proceed in the same manner 13 At the completion of the tension calibration the display appears as follows CALIBRATION COMPLETE Exit w o saving
28. ions RS 232 USB Output Enabled Mitutoyo Output Disabled Memory Storage Enabled Serial USB RS 232 Output Selected Enabled USB Output Selected Disabled Baud Rate 9 600 Data Format Numeric units Auto Output Disabled Outputs per Sec 125 Mitutoyo BCD Output Disabled Tones Keys Enabled Alerts Enabled Set Points Momentary Automatic Shutoff Enabled Minutes 5 Backlight Auto Minutes 1 Initial Settings Units 5 2 Real Time M5 2 COF Average COF M5 2 COF only Enabled Sled Weight 200 g Passwords All passwords disabled Series 5 Digital Force Gauges 13 3 Capacity x Resolution User s Guide Model IbF ozF kgF gF N kN mN M5 012 0 12 x 0 00002 2x0 0005 50 x 0 01 0 5 x 0 0001 500 x 0 1 M5 025 0 25x0 00005 4 0 001 100 x 0 02 1 x 0 0002 1000 x 0 2 M5 05 0 5 x 0 0001 8 x 0 002 250 x 0 05 2 5x 0 0005 2500 x 0 5 M5 2 2 x 0 0005 32 x 0 01 1 x 0 0002 1000 x 0 2 10 x 0 002 M5 5 5 x 0 001 80x0 02 2 5x0 0005 2500x0 5 25 x 0 005 M5 10 10 x 0 002 160 x 0 05 5 x 0 001 5000 x 1 50 x 0 01 M5 20 20 x 0 005 320 x 0 1 10 x 0 002 10000 x 2 100 x 0 02 M5 50 50 x 0 01 800 x 0 2 25 x 0 005 25000 x 5 250 x 0 05 M5 100 100 x 0 02 1600 x 0 5 50 x 0 01 50000 x 10 500 x 0 1 M5 200 200 x 0 05 3200 x 1 100 x 0 02 1000 x 0 2 1 x 0 0002 M5 500 500 x 0 1 8000 x 2 250 x 0 05 2500x0 5 2 5x0 0005 M5 1000 1000 x
29. lected press ENTER then ESC to exit the sub menu 11 2 Menu Key Password If enabled every time the MENU key is selected a password must be provided Select Menu Key from the sub menu Follow the same procedure as described in the previous sub section 11 3 Locking Out Other Keys Other keys may be locked out individually Select any combination of keys UNITS MODE ZERO DATA by pressing ENTER in the Passwords sub menu Pressing a locked key will prompt the message KEY PROTECTED and then revert to the previous screen 11 4 Password Prompts If passwords have been enabled the following will be displayed when pressing the MENU key or accessing the Calibration section INE ES ER 1191 EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide ENTER PASSWORD 0000 9999 Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the correct password then press ENTER to continue If the incorrect password has been entered the display appears as follows INCORRECT PASSWORD Reset password Request code XXXX Press ENTER or ESC To re enter the password press ESC to exit to the home screen Then access the desired function and enter the password again when prompted If the password has been misplaced it can be reset Press ENTER to generate a request code The request code must be supplied to Mark 10 or a distributor who will then provide a corresponding authorization code Enter the activation code to disable the password 12 OTHER SETTIN
30. mes The length of time of inactivity is programmed in minutes via the Set Minutes parameter Available settings 1 10 in 1 minute increments Note If the AC adapter is plugged in the gauge will ignore these settings and keep the backlight on unless the BACKLIGHT key is pressed Selecting the On or Off setting in the Backlight menu will manually turn the backlight on or off as if the Backlight button were pressed 12 3 LCD Contrast The contrast of the display may be adjusted Select LCD Contrast from the menu The screen appears as follows LCD CONTRAST Set Contrast 10 Press ENTER to modify the contrast Select a value from 0 to 25 25 producing the most contrast 12 4 Tones Audible tones can be enabled for all key presses and alerts such as overload set point value reached etc The Set Point alert can be configured to be either a momentary tone or a continuous tone until the load is restored to a value between the set points To configure the functions for which audible tones will apply select Tones from the menu The screen appears as follows Alerts Set Points Momentary Continuous ES ER 1191 EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 12 5 Initial settings This section is used to configure the initial settings upon powering on the gauge The initial units of measurement and the primary reading measurement mode may be configured To access these settings select Initial S
31. mit B displayed value is between the limits W the displayed value is less than the lower force limit 12 Set points The programmed force limits Typically used for pass fail type testing 1 2 or no indicators may be present depending on the configuration shown in the Set Points menu item 4 2 Controls Primary Secondary Label Primary Function Label Secondary Function Powers the gauge on and off Press ENTER Various uses as described in the briefly to power on press and hold to power off Active only when the home screen is displayed following sections DONG Ca ea Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide ZERO Zeroes the primary reading and a Navigates up through the menu and peaks UP sub menus MENU Enters the main menu ESCAPE Reverts one step backwards through the menu hierarchy MODE Toggles between measurement v Navigates down through the menu modes DOWN and sub menus DATA Stores a value to memory transmits DELETE Enables and disables Delete mode the current reading to an external while viewing stored data device and or initiates automatic data output depending on setup UNITS Toggles between measurement DIRECTION Reverses the display during units calibration and toggles between tension and compression directions while configuring set points and other menu items X Turns the LCD backlight on and off N A N A 4 3 Menu navigatio
32. n basics Most of the gauge s various functions and parameters are configured through the main menu To access the menu press MENU Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the items The current selection is denoted with clear text over a dark background Press ENTER to select a menu item then use UP and DOWN again to scroll through the sub menus Press ENTER again to select the sub menu item For parameters that may be either selected or deselected press ENTER to toggle between selecting and deselecting An asterisk to the left of the parameter label is used to indicate when the parameter has been selected 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
33. nt Pin 1 Output 12 Set Point Pin 2 Output 13 Set Point Pin 3 Output 14 External Trigger Input 15 Mitutoyo Ready Output Output Bit 1 Maximum voltage 40V The output assignments depend on several factors described in the table below Output functions always reference the primary reading on the display regardless of the current mode Force Pin 11 Pin 12 Pin 13 Upper and Lower Set Points are Compression Greater than or equal to upper set point On Off Off Between upper and lower set points Off Off On Less than or equal to lower set point Off On Off Upper and Lower Set Points are Tension Greater than or equal to upper set point Off On Off Between upper and lower set points Off Off On Less than or equal to lower set point On Off Off Upper Set Point is Compression Lower Set Point is Tension Greater than or equal to upper set point in compression Off On Off Between upper and lower set points Off Off On Greater than or equal to lower set point in tension On Off Off Upper Set Point is Tension Lower Set Point is Compression Greater than or equal to upper set point in tension Off On Off Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Between upper and lower set points Off Off On Greater than or equal to lower set point in compression On Off Off 9 6 Command Set Gauge Control Language 2 GCL2 Series 5 for
34. ount a grip gently thread it onto the shaft Other mounting adapters are INI ES ER 1191 4 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide also available to prevent rotation Ensure that the grip or fixture is positioned to ensure axial load with respect to the loading shaft of the force gauge When using a grip ensure that it secures the sample in such a way that it is prevented from slipping out during a test preventing a potential safety risk to the operator and others in the vicinity If using a grip or fixture from a supplier other than Mark 10 ensure that itis constructed of suitably rugged materials and components Do not use jam nuts or tools to tighten grips or attachments onto the shaft Finger tighten only 3 2 Installing the USB driver If communicating via USB install the USB driver provided on the Resource CD Installation instructions may also be found on the CD or may be downloaded from www mark 10 com Caution Install the USB driver before physically connecting the gauge to a PC with the USB cable Further instructions for configuring and using the gauge s outputs are provided in the Communications and Outputs section 4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS 4 1 Home Screen 1 5000 an 5 64281 2 2 gt A 3 84 872 md 0124 IbF 9 d 8124 PE IbF LIT 8 Description 1 Tension T compression wk indicates a compression p
35. rtified 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 appears as follows CALIBRATION To invert the display press the DIRECTION button then press ENTER 2 Press DIRECTION to invert the display if desired ENTER to continue The display appears as follows CALIBRATION Enter cal points 1 to 10 Compression Tension 5 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 tension and compression directions For example a gauge with capacity of 10 IbF should be calibrated at 2 4 6 8 and 10 Ib loads in each direction 3 To escape the Calibration menu at any time press ESCAPE The display appears as follows CALIBRATION NOT COMPLETE Exit w o saving Selecting Cancel will revert back to the Calibration setup Selecting Exit w o saving will return to the menu without saving changes 4 After the number of calibration points has been entered press ENTER The display appears as follows INI ES ER 1191 EJ Series 5
36. torage and press ENTER Then exit the menu In the home screen the data record number 0000 appears below the primary reading Press DATA at any time to save the displayed reading The record number will increment each time DATA is pressed If DATA is pressed when memory is full the message MEMORY FULL will be flashed at the bottom of the display and a double audio tone will be sounded To view edit and output stored readings and statistics select Memory from the menu The screen appears as follows MEMORY View Statistics Output Data Output Statistics Output Data amp Stats Clear All Data 8 1 View Data All the saved data points may be viewed The record number is displayed along with the corresponding value and presently set unit of measurement Any readings may be deleted individually To do so scroll to the desired reading and press DELETE The letter D appears to the left of the record number indicating that the gauge is in Delete mode as follows INI ES ER 1191 12 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide 2 458 IbF 2 224 IbF 2 446 IbF 1 890 IbF 1 998 IbF 0007 2 042 IbF Press ENTER to delete the value To exit Delete mode press DELETE again Any number of readings may be individually deleted however all readings may also be cleared simultaneously Refer to the Clear Data section for details 8 2 Statistics Statistical calculations are performed for the saved values Calculations include num
37. ty 9 3 Analog Output This output can be used for chart recorders oscilloscopes data acquisition systems or any other compatible devices with analog inputs The output produces 1 volt at full scale of the instrument The polarity of the signal is positive for compression and negative for tension 9 4 DATA Key Functions The DATA key can be configured to perform several functions To configure the DATA key select DATA Key from the menu The display appears as follows DATA KEY EAEN Mitutoyo Output Memory Storage 1191 EJ Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide Three options are available Selection Function when pressing DATA RS232 USB Output Outputs data via the serial and USB ports Mitutoyo Output Outputs data via Mitutoyo Digimatic through the serial port Memory Storage Stores a reading to memory refer to the Memory section for details Any combination of the above functions may be selected 9 5 I O Connector Pin Diagram DB 9HD 15 female Pin No Description Input Output 1 Signal Ground 2 Tension Overload Output 3 RS 232 Receive Input 4 RS 232 Transmit Output 5 12V DC Output o aE 6 Analog Output Output 109 8 7 6 7 Compression Overload Output 8 Mitutoyo Clock Output 15 14 13 12 11 Output Bit 2 9 Mitutoyo Data Output Output Bit 0 10 Mitutoyo Request Input Input Bit 3 11 Set Poi
38. ush direction indicator indicates a tension pull direction These indicators are used throughout the display and menu 2 Compression The maximum measured compression peak reading This reading may be Peak reset by pressing ZERO or by powering the gauge off and on 3 Tension Peak The maximum measured tension peak or static coefficient of friction for M5 Static COF 2 COF gauge May be reset by pressing ZERO or by powering the gauge off IEEE ES ER 1191 E Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide and on 4 Primary reading The current displayed force reading See Operating Modes section for Kinetic COF details For the M5 2 COF gauge this reading represents the kinetic coefficient of friction when the gauge is set to COF unit of measurement see Units indicator below and has completed an Average sequence see Operating Modes section for details 5 Load bar Analog indicator to help identify when an overload condition is imminent The bar increases either to the right or to the left from the midpoint of the graph Increasing to the right indicates compression load increasing to the left indicates tension load If set points are enabled triangular markers are displayed for visual convenience This indicator reflects the actual load which may not correspond to the primary reading depends on operating mode The ZERO key does not reset the load bar See Oper
39. ween the limits GO SP LOW the displayed value is less than the lower force limit NO GO LOW Note Set point indicators and outputs reference the displayed reading not necessarily the current live load 7 2 1 Set Point Outputs Schematic IEEE ES ER 1191 Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide OUT 11 100 855138 E rz sme m H 13 ABOVE 40V MAX 9 GND 1 V GAUGE USER SUPPLIED 7 3 Using Set Points to Control a Mark 10 ESM301 Motorized Test Stand When using set points to stop cycle crosshead motion on an ESM301 stand the upper set point must always be a value in the tension direction and the lower set point must always be a value in the compression direction Both set points must be set even if the intended application is to stop cycle at only one of the set points The opposite set point should be a value sufficiently large that it does not get triggered during the course of the test For certain other Mark 10 test stands the tension and compression directions are reversed 8 DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS Series 5 gauges have storage capacity of 1 000 data points Readings may be stored viewed and output to an external device Individual or all data points may be deleted Statistics are calculated for the data presently in memory To enable memory storage select DATA Key from the menu then scroll to Memory S
40. y manufactured items such as springs electronic components fasteners caps films mechanical assemblies and many others Items that should not be used with the gauge include potentially flammable substances or products items that can shatter in an unsafe manner and any other components that can present an exceedingly hazardous situation when acted upon by a force The following safety checks and procedures should be performed before and during operation 1 Never operate the gauge if there is any visible damage to the AC adapter or the gauge itself 2 Ensure that the gauge is kept away from water or any other electrically conductive liquids at all times 3 The gauge should be serviced by a trained technician only AC power must be disconnected and the gauge must be powered off before the housing is opened 4 Always consider the characteristics of the sample being tested before initiating a test A risk assessment should be carried out beforehand to ensure that all safety measures have been addressed and implemented 5 Wear eye and face protection when testing especially when testing brittle samples that have the potential to shatter under force Be aware of the dangers posed by potential energy that can Series 5 Digital Force Gauges User s Guide accumulate in the sample during testing Extra bodily protection should be worn if a destructive failure of a test sample is possible 6 Incertain applications suc
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