PCE-FM 500N Force Gauge User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- PCE
Table of Contents
PCE-FM 500N Force Gauge
Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
- The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
- The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
- Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
- The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
- Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
- You must not make any technical changes to the device.
- The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
- The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
- Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
- Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
- The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
- Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual. We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business. If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.
Specifications
| Model | PCE-FM 200 | PCE-FM 50N | PCE-FM 500N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measuring range | 2 … 200 N | 0.5 … 50 N | 5 … 500 N |
| Calibration | 0.1 N | ||
| Pressure calibration | 1 Mpa | ||
| Load cell | integrated load cell with M6 connection | ||
| Measuring range | 1 … 100 % of the full scale | ||
| Measurement accuracy | ±0.5 % | ||
| Units | n, kg, lb | ||
| Display | LCD | ||
| Operating temperature | +10 … +30 °C / +50 … +86 °F | ||
| Relative humidity | 15 … 80 % | ||
| Working conditions | The device must not be located near sources of vibration |
or corrosive substances
Weight| 1 kg / 2.2 lb
Important information before use
- Before the impact test, wear a mask and gloves; avoiding personal injury in case of object splash.
- Do not use damaged or bent fixtures; avoid personal injury in case of fixture fall or break.
- If “Err-1” appears on the LCD, it indicates that the test load the sensor measures is 110 %larger than the rated load. Decrease the load immediately. Make sure the load applied is smaller than 105 % of the rated load after the force gauge is restarted.
- Make sure the force gauge is not overloaded. Overload, excessive impact force, and forces other than pull force and push force may damage the sensor.
- Do not use sharp tools to press buttons.
- Keep the force gauge away from water, oil, and other liquids. Put it in a cool, dry, and vibration-free place.
- Use the charger delivered with the force gauge for charging; otherwise, circuit failure or even fire may be caused.
- Follow this document to wire ports; otherwise, circuit failure or even PC fault may be caused.
- Make sure the AC charger is securely inserted into a socket if the product needs to be charged. Looseness may cause a short circuit, resulting in electric shock or fire.
- Remove the power adaptor after charging to avoid accidents.
- Do not touch the power adaptor with wet hands; otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
- This product is for measuring pull and push forces only. Do not bend or twist the test head. See the following figure for the correct operation method.
Function
This force gauge is used to measure tensile and compressive force. It is compact, lightweight, versatile and precise. Therefore, it can be used to test lots of different products. It can be easily used with a test stand.
Main Features
| Display | LCD / 180 ° rotatable / backlight |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB |
| Alarm | Fracture alarm, upper / lower offset, limit alarm |
| Open Collector Transistor | 12 V / 50 mA |
| Memory | 10 measurements |
| Peak value measurement | yes |
Delivery contents
- 1 x Force gauge PCE-FM 200 or PCE-FM 50N or PCE-FM 500N 1 x Flathead adapter
- 1 x Hook adapter
- 1 x Ball head adapter
- 1 x Chisel head adapter
- 1 x Notch head adapter
- 1 x Adapter for extension rod
- 1 x Extension rod (65 mm / 2.55″)
- 1 x USB cable
- 1 x Charging adapter (240 V)
- 1 x Equipment case
- 1 x Operation manual
The evaluation software can be downloaded here: https://www.pce- instruments.com/english/download-win_4.htm.
Device description
-
Measuring adaptor
-
Clamping nut
-
LCD
-
LED
-
Control panel
-
Switched output
-
USB interface
-
Power connection
Dimensions
All dimensions in mm
Circuit diagram of 3.5 mm jack
Here you can find the circuit diagram for connecting a 3.5 mm jack in order
to establish a connection to the switched outputs.
Display
- Number of values saved (these do not turn when the display does)
- ATUO: Automatic peak clearing
- PEAK: Manual peak clearing
- AVER: Average of saved peak values
- MAX: highest value measured
- MIN: lowest measured value
- Displays current the peak value or current measurement value in real-time, depending on display orientation
- Battery level indication
- PC connection
- Measuring unit
- Push (compression) icon
- Pull (tension) icon
- “—” the displayed value is smaller than the set limit
- “○” Measurement successful or interrupted
- “＋” the displayed value exceeds the set limit
Keys
Key
| ****
Test mode
| Online test mode (USB
connected)
| ****
Storage mode
| ****
Menu
---|---|---|---|---
|
On / off
| ****
On / off
| ****
x
| ****
x
| ****
Unit
| ****
x
| ****
Exit mode
| ****
Leave option
| ****
Zeroing
| ****
Zeroing
| ****
Memory is cleared
| ****
x
| ****
Reading and unit are sent
| ****
x
| ****
Data are sent
| ****
Up
|
Saved readings are qeried
| ****
x
| Switch between AVER, MAX
and MIN
| Down
|
Menu is opened
| ****
Invalid
| ****
Back to measurement mode
| ****
Selected option is opened
| The displayed
value is saved| The displayed value is saved|
Left
| ****
x
| Peak
value is deleted| Peak value is deleted| Right| x
Operation
Power on and off:
- Press to power on/off.
Open the menu and select an option:
- In test mode, press to open the settings menu and to select individual options.
Zero and delete a saved value:
- In test mode, press
to reset the measured value to zero. - In storage mode, press to delete individual memory items. These individual memory items flash and can be selected by means of the arrow keys
and
and deleted individually.
Change unit and leave a mode:
- In test mode, press to change the unit.
- In the menu, you can use to leave a selected option or menu.
- In storage mode, you can use to leave this mode and return to test mode.
Navigate through the options:
In the menu, you can use the arrow keys
and
navigate
through the options.
Save:
- In test mode, you can reset the peak value by using the key.
- Also in test mode, you can save the peak value by using the key.
- In storage mode, you can navigate to the right through the memory items by using the key.
- Also in storage mode, you can navigate to the left through the memory items by using the key.
Options
| Option | Name | Options | Meaning | Default setting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-0 | code | code | Analogue code | x |
| F-1 | ast | close/1d/2d/3d | Auto zero from 1/2/3 digits | 1 d |
| F-2 | speed | 6~200Hz | Measuring frequency | 50 Hz |
| F-3 | cal | Two- or three-point | Calibration | x |
| F-4 | old_g | 9. 7000～9. 9000 | Gravity value at calibration location | 9. 7833 |
| F-5 | new_g | 9. 7000～9. 9000 | Gravity value at user location | 9. 7833 |
| Alarm settings | ||||
| Inter (within the alarm limit) |
F6
| ****
j-out
| ****
inter/outer/cut/ off
| Outer (outside the alarm limit)| outer: outside alarm limit
| | | Cut (material fracture alarm)|
| | | Off (alarm deactivated)|
F-7| lo| | Lower alarm limit| 0
F-8| hi| | Upper alarm limit| Maximum
F-9| cut| 10～90 %| Overload alarm| 50 %
F-10| peak| key/3~60 sec| Display time of peak value| Remove by pressing key
F-11| bps| 4800~57600| Bandwidth| 38400 bps
F-12
| ****
| ****
key/stabl/chang/co nti
| Key: data transfer when key is pressed
Stabl: data transfer when value is stable
Chang: data transfer when value changes Conti: permanent data
transfer
| ****
Key: data transfer when key is pressed
F-13| angle| 0 °/180 °| Display Orientation| 0 °
F-14| off_t| no/3~60 min| Auto Power Off| Off: Auto power Off deactivated
F-15
| ****
Led
| ****
on/off/auto
| Backlight On (always on) Off (always off)
Auto: Automatic (5 seconds)
| ****
Auto: Automatic
F-16| reset| no/yes| Factory settings| No
Alarm
- Inter: This option triggers an audible signal when the measured value is between the lower and the upper alarm limit. „+“ and „-“ will flash in the display.
- Outer: This option triggers an audible signal when:
- The measured value is below the lower limit („-“ will flash in the display).
- The measured value is above the upper limit („+“ will flash in the display).
- Off: This option deactivates the alarm.
Calibration by using weights
You can select either „cal=2“ (2-point calibration) or „cal=3“ (3-point
calibration). Go to the menu F-3 and either select „cal=2“ or „cal=3“ by means
of the arrow keys. Confirm your selection with OK. Remove all attachments from
the device that affect the measuring cell. Confirm the zero calibration by
pressing the OK key. To calibrate the second point, you can use the pre-set
weight or select the desired weight by using the arrow keys. Confirm with the
OK key. Attach the chosen weight to the device and confirm with OK. The
indication in the display will start flashing. When the calibration is
finished, the display will “CAL”. The procedure for the 3-point calibration is
the same as for the 2-point calibration, just with one more calibration point.
Rechargeable battery
This product is configured with a 1600 mAh 6 V Ni-Hi rechargeable battery. If
it is fully charged, the product can be running uninterruptedly for 10 hours.
When shut down, the battery will discharge in 3 months. Make sure the battery
level is always sufficient. In case of power shortage, use the delivered DC 12
V/1000 mA power adaptor to charge the product. It will be fully charged within
8 ~ 10 hours. Remove the power adapter immediately after the product prompts
full charge. Otherwise, longtime charging may cause the battery to overheat.
Only charge the battery when it is completely flat. Frequent charging shortens
the battery life.
Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not
hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the
end of this user manual.
Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the
European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must
not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points
designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive
2012/19/EU, we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a
recycling company that disposes of the devices in line with the law. For
countries outside the EU, batteries, and devices should be disposed of in
accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions,
please contact PCE Instruments.
PCE Instruments contact information
Germany
- PCE Deutschland GmbH Im Langel 4 D-59872 Meschede Deutschland
- Tel. : +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
- Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29
- info@pce-instruments.com
- www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch
United States of America
- PCE Americas Inc.
- 711 Commerce Way suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach 33458 FL USA
- Tel: +1 561-320-9162
- Fax: +1 561-320-9176
- info@pce-americas.com
- www.pce-instruments.com/us
The Netherlands
- PCE Brookhuis B. V. Institutenweg 15 7521 PH Enschede Nederland
- Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 Fax: +31 53 430 36 46
- info@pcebenelux.nl
- www.pce-instruments.com/dutch
China
- PCE (Beijing) Technology Co. ,Ltd 1519 Room, 6 Building Men Tou Gou Xin Cheng, Men Tou Gou District 102300 Beijing China
- Tel: +86 (10) 8893 9660
- info@pce-instruments.cn
- www.pce-instruments.cn
France
- PCE Instruments France EURL 23, rue de Strasbourg 67250 SOULTZ-SOUS-FORETS France
- Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18
- info@pce-france.fr
- www.pce-instruments.com/french
United Kingdom
- PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire the United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
- Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
- Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
- info@industrial-needs.com
- www.pce-instruments.com/english
Turkey
- PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd. Şti. Halkalı Merkez Mah. Pehlivan Sok. No. 6/C 34303 Küçükçekmece – İstanbul Türkiye
- Tel: 0212 471 11 47
- Faks: 0212 705 53 93
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- PCE Ibérica S. L. Calle Mayor, 53 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España
- Tel. : +34 967 543 548
- Fax: +34 967 543 542
- info@pce-iberica.es
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- PCE Italia s. r. l. Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 55010 LOC. GRAGNANO CAPANNORI (LUCCA) Italia
- Telefono: +39 0583 975 114
- Fax: +39 0583 974 824
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Hong Kong
- PCE Instruments HK Ltd. Unit J, 21/F. , COS Centre 56 Tsun Yip Street Kwun Tong Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Tel: +852-301-84912
- jyi@pce-instruments.com
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References
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