Javelin Series Digital Force Gauge - 500 lb

The microprocessor-controlled, digital FGV-HX and FGE-HX series offers the same user-friendly features of our popular FGV-X and FGE-X series, but in an extremely heavy-duty case, allowing the gauges to handle larger capacities. Shown with two removable “knurled” steel handles are provided for hand operation and a hanger is included which enables each gauge to be used as a scale.

High Capacity Digital Force Gauges with 180° reversible display & dual labeled keypad for both push, pull applications.

The Series FGV-HX & FGE-HX Digital Force Gauges offer an enhanced heavy-duty housing allowing them to be utilized in high capacity tension and compression applications. These instruments are utilized in a variety of applications such as, incoming quality inspection, finished goods testing, R&D or almost any portable or force stand testing requirement.

Models are available in 200, 500 or 1000 lb ranges providing necessary performance for high capacity testing. The 180° reversible display combined with the adjustable force direction and dual labeled keypad enable these units to excel in both compression and tension applications in any direction.

The FGV-HX’s add the free Toriemon software allowing further data analysis on a PC. In addition, the RS-232C and analog outputs provide maximum communication flexibility.

DART 2.0 High Capacity Digital Force Gauges

High capacity digital force gauges with 180° reversible display & dual labeled keypad for both push, pull applications. The Series FGE-HX Digital Force Gauges offer an enhanced heavy-duty housing allowing them to be utilized in high capacity tension and compression applications. These instruments are utilized in a variety of applications such as, incoming quality inspection, finished goods testing, R&D or almost any portable or force stand testing requirement.

Models are available in 200, 500 or 1000 lb. ranges providing necessary performance for high capacity testing. The 180° reversible display combined with the adjustable force direction and dual labeled keypad enable these units to excel in both compression and tension applications in any direction. 

Factory Setting
The FGE/V-HX will revert to factory setting when the gauge is first powered on. Consult the ìFunction Settingî section to customize these default settings.

The following chart reflects the default settings as programmed by the factory:
 

FUNCTION NUMBER	DESCRIPTION	DEFAULT FACTORY SETTING
f01	Plus or Minus sign	0001 (plus for compression)
f02	Display update time	3 (3 times/sec)
f03	Auto power off	10 (min)
f04	Baud rate of RS-232C	2400 (bps)

Operation

1. Charge the batteries for approximately 18 hours before using the gauge (Batteries come discharged from the factory). The BAT indicator is on when batteries are charging, off when the batteries are fully charged.
2. Hand tighten appropriate attachment to unitís measuring shaft (do not use a wrench or any other device to tighten the attachment).
3. Press POWER and release. The unit will display model name in small display and capacity in main display and then will show some zeros with the last one or two digits changing to some random numbers. Also the unit of measurement (lb, Kg or N) will appear above the digits and stay as long as the instrument is on.

Change Display Units
To change the display units, just press UNIT and the units will change every time the button is pressed.

                         lb→ N → Kg →

Reverse the Display
If unit is used with the hanger or mounted on a test stand and the display must be reversed, follow this procedure:

1. Press POWER and hold it; display will go blank.
2. Press and hold UNIT.
3. Release POWER while you are still holding UNIT; display is still blank.
4. Press POWER once more and release it while still holding UNIT. At this point you should see the display reversed.
5. Release UNIT; the display stays in that mode.

To go back to normal mode repeat steps 1 through 5

Select Average or Peak
If you want to measure force in real time (average) the display will show only the digits and units of the force being measured. If you want to measure ìpeakî force:

1. Press PEAK; the word PEAK will appear in the upper left corner of the display. (If you need a minus peak, press PEAK again.)
2. The display will freeze after capturing the peak force.
3. Press ZERO to cancel previous peak and continue with your tests.

If you want to go back to average mode press PEAK again. The word PEAK will disappear from the display.

NOTE: It is very important that you measure forces (tension or compression) that are in line with the measuring shaft and not at any angle (see figure 1). Failure to observe this directive will damage the instrument. Also, after the gauge is positioned and ready to take a measurement (with the proper attachment in place) tare the unit by pressing ZERO. To clear the display for another measurement (in PEAK mode), press ZERO.

Tension Measurement
To measure tensile force, use the hook attachment. The display will show the force measured and a minus sign (-) will appear on the left of the display (to the left of the digits).

NOTE: To display no sign (plus) for tensile force, consult the ìFunction Settingî section.

Compression Measurement
To measure compression force, use the flat head attachment. No sign will appear on the left of the display during a compression measurement. NOTE: To display minus sign (-) for compression force, consult the ìFunction Settingî section.

Low Battery
When battery charge is low, LO BAT will appear on the display indicating the batteries need to be charged. Charging time of fully depleted batteries is approximately 18 hours when the unit is off. The adapter/charger automatically shuts off when the battery is at full charge to protect the battery.

NOTE: The adapter/charger can be used to power the unit during battery charging, but will lengthen charging time

Auto Power Off
If the gauge is on and there is no activity for 10 minutes, the unit automatically powers off to conserve battery charge. PWR appears above the display digits to notify that there is 1 minute before power off. If the adapter/ charger is powering the gauge, auto power off function becomes inactive.

NOTE: To modify the auto power off function, consult the ìFunction Settingî section.

External Device Communications
When operated with the appropriate output cable, the FGV-HX offers output capabilities.

Overload
Caution should be exercised that overloads do not occur; sensor damage can result. To protect the gauge and sample under test when used with a motorized stand (or similar device), two built-in OC NPN transistors stop motion when the gauge reaches 120% of its rated capacity. One transistor is for tension, the other for compression (figure 2).

Analog Output
An analog output signal is available for recording purposes. The amplitude of this signal is ± 1 VDC. The voltage is positive when compression testing is performed and negative for tension. The signal characteristics are as follows:
 

Amplitude	± 1 VDC Amplitude
Generated by	12-bit D/A converter Generated by
Signal update	100 times/sec (update every 10 msec) Signal update
Load impedance	10 K Load impedance ? minimum
Connector pins	Pin #1 signal output (analog) Connector pins Pin #2 GND (analog)

NOTE: When the zero switch is pressed to tare the gauge the analog output goes to 0V automatically.