WIKA operating instructions, model F1201
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14505091.01 08/2021 EN/DE
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5. Commissioning, operation
5. Commissioning, operation
5.1 Precautions before commissioning
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Compression force transducers are sensitive measuring instruments and must be
handled with appropriate care.
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With the commissioning of compression force transducers, make sure they are on a
level, clean and grease-free contact surface.
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The contact surface should have a hardness of at least HRC 50, be ground or lapped
and have a roughness of Rz 4 and flatness of 0.02 mm. It must not bend under load.
5.2 Mounting instructions
CAUTION!
Damage to the instrument through improper commissioning
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Torsional moments, eccentric loads and transverse loads or lateral forces cause
measuring errors and may permanently damage the compression force transducer.
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Incorrect loading can lead to permanent damage resulting in a zero point offset in the
unloaded state.
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The force introduction must always be applied centrally to the crowned surface of the
compression force transducer.
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Torsional and transverse forces must be avoided. Transverse loads and lateral forces
also include the corresponding components of the measurands that are introduced
slanted.
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During installation of the compression force transducer, the output signal (force
value) must always be monitored to avoid mechanical overloading.
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The compression force transducer should only be loaded in the intended position.
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An overload must be excluded at all times.
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The rated temperature range must be observed. Temperature-related measured
errors must be excluded.
