Kern Sauter Fh-s Digital Force Gauge User Guide

KERN SAUTER FH-S Digital Force Gauge

SAUTER FH-S Digital Force Gauge

The SAUTER FH-S Digital Force Gauge is a universal force gauge that can be used for both tensile and compressive force measurements. The gauge comes with an integrated load cell and can measure forces up to a maximum of 500N.

Features

• PUSH/PULL function
• ZERO function
• Peak hold function
• Scan mode
• Focus function
• Internal memory
• Data interface RS-232
• Profibus
• Profinet
• Data interface USB
• Bluetooth* data interface
• WLAN data interface

Technical Data

Accessories

• Further calibration options on request
• Tensile force and compressive force measurement accessories from KERN (model numbers: 963-161, 963-261, 963-361)
• Adjusting program (CAL) for quick setting of the instrument’s accuracy. An external adjusting weight is required.
• Calibration block for adjusting or correcting the measuring device
• Length measurement accessories for capturing the geometric dimensions of a test object or the movement during a test process

Product Usage Instructions

1. Attach the force gauge to a suitable mount using the included mounting accessories.
2. Select the appropriate measuring range for your application and switch on the force gauge.
3. The force gauge can be used in both PUSH/PULL modes. To switch between modes, press the corresponding button on the gauge.
4. Perform your force measurement and observe the readout on the force gauge. The peak hold function can be used to capture peak values within a measuring process.
5. Measurements can be saved to the force gauge’s internal memory or transmitted to a printer or PC using one of the available data interfaces (RS-232, USB, Bluetooth*, or WLAN).
6. The included adjusting program (CAL) can be used to quickly set the instrument’s accuracy, and an external adjusting weight can be used for further calibration if required.

Universal digital force gauge for tensile and compressive force measurements with integrated load cell

Save with our practical bundles of test stand, force gauge and matching clamps, e.g. SAUTER FH 500S71, consisting of:

• 1 × FH 500
• 1 × AE 500 (Details see page 44)
  You can find our bundles on page 26/27

  

Product Features

• Turnable display with backlight
• 1 Can be mounted on all SAUTER test stands up to 5 kN
• Data interface RS-232 as standard
• 2 Standard attachments as shown, extension rod: 90 mm
• 3 Delivered in a robust carrying case
• Selectable measuring units: N, kgf, lbf
• Peak-Hold function to capture the peak value or Track function for continuous display of measurement
• Measuring with tolerance range (limit-setting function): Upper and lower limit adjustable, in pull and push direction. The process is supported by an audible and visual signal
• Auto-Power-Off
• Internal memory for up to 10 measurement values
•  Mini Statistics Kit: calculates the average result from up to 10 stored measured values, as well as min., max., n

Product Technical data

• Transfer rate to PC: approx. 25 measured values per second
• Measuring precision: 0,5 % of [Max]
• Overload protection: 150 % of [Max]
• Overall dimensions W×D×H 230×66×36 mm
• Thread: M6
•  Rechargeable battery pack integrated, as standard, operating time up to 12 h without backlight, charging time approx. 4 h
• Net weight approx. 0,65 kg

Product Accessories

•  Data transfer software with graphic display of the measurement process, Force-time, SAUTER AFH FAST
• Force-displacement only in combination with SAUTER LD, SAUTER AFH LD
• Force-displacement only in combination with SAUTER LB, SAUTER AFH FD
• RS-232/PC-Connection cable to connect models from the SAUTER FH range to a PC, SAUTER FH-A01
• 2 Standard attachments as standard, set can be reordered, SAUTER AC 43
• Further accessories see p wage 40 onward or our website

STANDARD

OPTION

Further calibration options on request

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SAUTER PICTOGRAMS

• Adjusting program (CAL):
  For quick setting of the instrument’s accuracy. External adjusting weight required
• Calibration block:
  Standard for adjusting or correcting the measuring device
• Peak hold function:
  Capturing a peak value within a measuring process
• Scan mode:
  Continuous capture and display of measurements

  

• Push and Pull:
  The measuring device can capture tension and compression forces
• Length measurement:
  Captures the geometric dimensions of a test object or the movement during a test process
• Focus function:
  Increases the measuring accuracy of a device within a defined measuring range
• Internal memory:
  To save measurements in the device memory

  

• Data interface RS-232:
  Bidirectional, for connection of printer and PC
• Profibus:
  For transmitting data, e.g. between scales, measuring cells, controllers and peripheral devices over long distances. Suitable for safe, fast, fault-tolerant data transmission. Less susceptible to magnetic interference.
• Profinet:
  Enables efficient data exchange between decentralised peripheral devices (balances, measuring cells, measuring instruments etc.) and a control unit (controller). Especially advantageous when exchanging complex measured values, device, diagnostic and process information. Savings potential through shorter commissioning times and device integration possible

  

• Data interface USB:
  To connect the measuring instrument to a printer, PC or other peripheral devices
• Bluetooth* data interface:
  To transfer data from the balance/measuring instrument to a printer, PC or other peripherals

  

• WLAN data interface:
  To transfer data from the balance/measuring instrument to a printer, PC or other peripherals
• Data interface Infrared:
  To transfer data from the measuring instrument to a printer, PC or other peripheral devices
• Control outputs (optocoupler, digital I/O):
  To connect relays, signal lamps, valves, etc.
• Analogue interface:
  To connect a suitable peripheral device for analogue processing of the measurements

  

• Analog output:
  For output of an electrical signal depending on the load (e.g. voltage 0 V – 10 V or current 4 mA – 20 mA)
• Statistics:
  Using the saved values, the device calculates statistical data, such as average value, standard deviation etc.
• PC Software:
  To transfer the measurement data from the device to a PC
• Printer: 
  A printer can be connected to the device to print out the measurement data

  

• Network interface:
  For connecting the scale/measuring instrument to an Ethernet network
• KERN Communication Protocol (KCP):
  It is a standardized interface command set for KERN balances and other instru ments, which allows retrieving and controlling all relevant parameters and functions of the device. KERN devices featuring KCP are thus easily integrated with computers, industrial controllers and other digital systems
• GLP/ISO record keeping:
  Of measurement data with date,time and serial number.
  Only with SAUTER printers

  

• Measuring units:
  Weighing units can be switched to e.g. non-metric. Please refer to website for more details
• Measuring with tolerance range (limit-setting function):
  Upper and lower limiting can be programmed individually. The process is supported by an audible or visual signal, see the relevant model
• Protection against dust and water splashes IPxx:
  The type of protection is shown in the pictogram cf. DIN EN 60529:2000-09, IEC 60529:1989+A1:1999+A2:2013

  

• ZERO:
  Resets the display to “0”
• Battery operation:
  Ready for battery operation. The battery type is specified for each device
• Rechargeable battery pack:
  Rechargeable set
• Plug-in power supply:
  230V/50Hz in standard version for EU. On request GB, AUS or USA version available

  

• Integrated power supply unit:
  Integrated, 230V/50Hz in EU.
  More standards e.g. GB, AUS or USA on request
• Motorised drive:
  The mechanical movement is carried out by a electric motor
• Motorised drive:
  The mechanical movement is carried out by a synchronous motor (stepper)
• Fast-Move:
  The total length of travel can be covered by a single lever movement
• Verification possible:
  Models with type approval for con-struction of verifiable systems

  

• DAkkS calibration possible:
  The time required for DAkkS calibration is shown in days in the pictogram
• Factory calibration:
  The time required for factory calibration is specified in the pictogram
• Package shipment:
  The time required for internal shipping preparations is shown in days in the pictogram
• Pallet shipment:
  The time required for internal shipping preparations is shown in days in the pictogram

  

* The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by KERN & SOHN GmbH is under license. Othear trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

SAUTER GmbH · c/o KERN & SOHN GmbH · Ziegelei 1 · 72336 Balingen · Germany · Tel. +49 7433 9933 - 0 · www.kern-sohn.com · [email protected]

References

• KERN & SOHN GmbH
• SAUTER – professionelle und verlässliche Messtechnik - Sauter