ALLURIS FMI-100 Notice D'utilisation page 29

8.2. Changing the +/- prefix for compression and tension measurements ( Default: - with tension measurement)
Changing the prefix is recommended when the instrument is being used for tension measurements and values
are read automatically by means of the RS232C interface.
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Switch instrument off.
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Press and hold >>O<<-button.
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Press I/O-button.
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Wait until F01 is displayed, then release >>O<<-button.
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Select the function (0001 / -0001) by pressing MODE-button.
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Press >>O<<-button to store your settings.
8.3. Switching off temperature compensation (Default: SET)
Switching off the temperature compensation makes only sense in the case of measurement of very minute
forces in stable environmental conditions. In general, this function should remain switched off.
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Switch instrument off.
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Press and hold PEAK- and MODE-button.
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Press I/O-button.
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Wait until TRK oFF is displayed.
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Release PEAK- and MODE-button.
8.4. Adjusting the baud rate of instruments with RS232C interface (Default: 19200)
The speed of the RS232C interface can be adjusted to the collection of data by changing the baud rate.
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Switch instrument off.
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Press and hold >>O<<-button.
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Press I/O-button.
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Wait until F01 is displayed, then release >>O<<-button.
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Select function F04 with the PEAK-button.
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Select appropriate baud rate (2400/4800/9600/19200) by pressing the MODE-button.
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Press >>O<<-button to store your settings.
8.5. Deactivating Auto Power-Off (Default: 10 min)
If you work with the battery as energy source and wish to monitor the fluctuation of applied forces for a longer
period the automatic power-off function can be changed. The Auto Power-Off is principally not active when the
the AC-adaptor is connected.
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Switch instrument off.
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Press and hold >>O<<-button.
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Press I/O-button.
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Wait until F01 is displayed, then release >>O<<-button.
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Select function F03 with the PEAK-button.
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Select desired setting (10/OFF) by pressing the MODE-button.
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Press >>O<<-button to store the setting.
8.6. Changing the display update time, default : 3/sec
The force applied to the strain gauge is internally processed at a rate of 1000Hz. Thus, peak values are captured
precisely. Actual measurement values or peak values are shown on the display after the average value has been
calculated at 3 times/sec. This setting can be increased or decreased.
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Switch instrument off.
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Press and hold >>O<<-button.
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Press I/O-button.
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Wait until F01 is displayed, then release >>O<<-button.
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Select function F02 with the PEAK-button.
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Select refresh time (1/2/3/5/10/20 times/sec) by repeatedly pressing the MODE-button.
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Press >>O<<-button to store your settings.
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