Ametek Digital Force Gauge DFE-050

Warning: Ensure the gauge is secured to the tester with the proper adapter

Enter the reading from the gauge

Select the adapter used for low capacity

Select the adapter used for high capacity

Did the gauge give a faulty reading?

Describe any damage to the loadcell

Sign off on the gauge stand test

Setup your Break Detect and set the DFS II display to 'Norm'

Is the DFS II display set to 'Norm'?

Is the sample affixed to the grip or fixture and the gauge zeroed?

Did the sample break or the load drop by 95% from a maximum value?

Enter the Peak Tensile value for the test

Enter the Break Load value for the test

Enter the Maximum Load value for the test

Perform a compress to rupture test

Percentage Break Setup is complete

Home display shows 'Norm' when F1 (Mode) key is pressed

Sample affixed to the grip or fixture and gauge zeroed

Sample pulled and load sensor displays load during the test

Sample breaks or load drops by specified % Drop from maximum value

Peak Load viewable when F1 (Mode) key pressed until mode indicator displays 'T-PK'

%Break Load viewable when F1 (Mode) key pressed until mode indicator displays '%TBk'

Compress to Rupture (Break) Test

Warning: This test requires trained personnel!

Did a single beep sound to signal the START of a test?

Did the measured load achieve the Preload Value at the start of the test?

Did a double beep sound to signal the END of a test?

Did the time period for the test achieve when a double beep annunciated?

Did a rapid, triple beep sound to signal a FAILED test?

Did the measured load drop below the Preload Value before the Time Period was completed?

Sign off on the annunciators test

From the Home display, depress the F1 (Mode) key until the gauge displays “LAVf” for mode. The “LAVf” label indicates that the gauge is setup to perform a Load Average test based on a force only (No time)

Load applied to the measurement sensor in one direction only (tension or compression)

Measured load equals the preload value

Once the measured load equals the preload value, the gauge will begin to average the applied loads. When the applied load falls below the preload value specified, the display will 'freeze'. The gauge will display the LAV result when in the LAV mode

Display shows 'T-PK' or 'C-PK' when F1 key is pressed

At the completion of a test you may record the following: Minimum Load (equals Preload Value), Peak Load (equals T-PK or C-PK), Average Load (equals LAVi)

Enter the Minimum Load (equals Preload Value)

Enter the Peak Load (equals T-PK or C-PK)

Enter the Average Load (equals LAVi)