Digiforce Operating Instructions - DIGIFORCE PATENT No 0229027.8

Before taking a reading ascertain if the wire/cable is ferrous or stainless steel.
If it is stainless attach the responder (bulldog clip) to the wire/cable.

Press ON ...display reads LOG? This is offering the option to log the following
reading. If YES press right arrow, if NO press left arrow.
If YES…..display reads ENTER ID No.
User enters any number between 0000 and 9999. Up to 500 entries can be logged. The
user has the option to use the same ID No as many times as required. Press to accept.
Display will now read ENTER LENGTH

If NO…..display reads ENTER LENGTH 00.00m (e.g. 09.20)
User enters length between fixed node-points in metres. Press

Display reads…..ENTER WEIGHT 0000g/m (e.g. 0134)
User enters the weight in grams/metre. This data should be obtained from your
wire/cable supplier. A look-up chart for some of the more common wires is supplied
with the set.

Display reads…..PRESS 5 TO SAMPLE
User holds the DIGIFORCE ® so that the hexagon shaped stainless fixture at the front
end is within 25mm of the wire/cable (or responder). Press key 5 on the panel and
strike the wire/cable. The display will read SAMPLING NOW

Hold the unit as steady as possible for optimum accuracy .

If the reading is calculated successfully by the DIGIFORCE ® the display will read
XX.XXkN.
This reading is held for 20 seconds.
Display reads measured value and asks do you wish to LOG?
YES = Right arrow NO = Left arrow

If YES is selected the measured value will be stored in the data logger and the
display will revert to Item 1 above to enable the next measurement to be taken.

If NO is selected the display will revert to Item 1 above.

NOTE: if NO is selected at "switch on" - see 1 above, the LOG option is not available
and the display will revert to Item 1 above after the reading has been displayed.

If the reading has not been calculated successfully the display will read…..
PLEASE SAMPLE AGAIN followed by PRESS 5 TO SAMPLE. Strike the cable again as from
5 above.

If the DIGIFORCE is unable to read and display a value check the following:

Check accuracy of entered length and weight data, amend as required.
Is the wire/cable stainless steel. If yes, has the responder been attached to the
wire.
Is the cable in free space between the two node points. If not use a temporary
bridge to form a shorter length between the nodes (and key in the new length).
The end fixtures/anchorages may have influenced the frequency response of the
wire/cable putting it outside the frequency spectrum of the DIGIFORCE ®.
Alternative frequency spectrums are available - contact the manufacturer for details.
If the weight or length remains the same for consecutive tests pressing enables the
user to fast forward without entering this data again.
The backspace key can be used at any time to erase incorrect data entry.
Pressing the blank key at any time reverts to the start of the programme.
Pressing the button with the LIGHT SYMBOL illuminates the display back-light.
(Excessive use will rapidly drain the battery).
Pressing the scroll key enables the user to review logged data. Press
or to scroll through the data. Press scroll key or blank key to return to start.

The DIGIFORCE ® will switch off automatically if no key is pressed for 1.75 minutes.
Dropping theDIGIFORCE ® can compromise the accuracy of the readings.

DIGIFORCE ® is supplied with a test certificate which should be renewed annually.

WARNING: the DIGIFORCE ® contains a magnet and should not be used or stored in the
proximity of a magnetic sensitive material.