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READ THIS BEFORE USING THE FORCE FIVE
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Warm-up time for the FDV is recommended. After initial power-on,
allow 2 - 3 minutes for the electronics to stabilize. This will improve
accuracy of readings.
2. Exercising the FDV is recommended. After initial warm up, apply
approximately 100% of the FDV full load capacity prior to use. This
eliminates residual hysteresis in the Force Cell Module.
3. Precise axial loading of 5 lb and 10 lb FDV force gages is recom-
mended. When using the FDV 5 and FDV 10 Force Cell Modules take
extra care to apply loads axially to the load shaft. This will avoid side
loading of the Force Cell Module and prevent significant errors.
4. Lithium batteries are recommended. The FDV is originally equipped
with a Lithium battery. The Lithium battery's shelf life is approximately
5 years and it will last 2 - 3 times longer than an alkaline battery, 8
times longer than a carbon zinc battery and 10 times longer than a
re-chargeable NiCad battery.
5. A battery eliminator, AC power adapter, is recommended for station-
ary operations. When using an FDV on a test stand or fixture with AC
power conveniently available, the battery eliminator is the preferred
power source.
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