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1. The following example shows the data format that is sent each time LJ is pressed e Test HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dg 5 5 EDO m 08 22 03 14 39 e 0 00108 08 22 03 14 39 e 0 00106 08 22 03 14 39 e 0 00106 08 22 03 14 39 e 0 00106 07 30 03 08 26 n a 999999 9 0 12064 07 30 03 08 26 74 1860 0 4022 08 08 03 15 08 0 0000 0 00094 08 08 03 15 08 0 0000 0 00098 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 31 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 9 6 Description of data format output Heading The first three lines of data contain non numeric data Line 1 identifies the type of device sending the data Line 2 identifies the test mode used to find the test data Line 3 identifies the measurement units used Example DVDHT Device DV sending the test data is a DHT SCM Specified command SC is Manual mode MUIL Measurement units MU is inch Ib Count If a single test is sent the test count will always be O If stored tests are sent the test count Will start with 1 and continue to the highest test number Date Date of the test MM DD YY or as specified in the User Setup option Time Time of the test HH MM SS or as specified in the User Setup option Tab A tab character will be inserted after the time is sent This is for SDHTs connected to a data logger such as DataMyte It is required to read the date and time as a remark Length The length reading Force The force reading Communications parame
2. Press Ln or E rm toggle between Send Length and No Length Press pion to F1 Option go on Press Ee move to the Send Force screen Press D Jon in lto toggle Option between Send Force and No Force Press opton go on Data Transfer Data Transfer Send Length Ai Send Force 11 This option allows you to specify the communication method To toggle between Hardware Delay C 05 sec Delay 025 sec Delay 01 sec and None press pn Jor o RJ Press im Option go on to the next step A Comm Protocol Hardware 12 The default baud rate for the RS 232 is 9600 However you can set your own transmission speed To change baud rates press either nl or e Optional baud rate are 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19200 Comm Baud Rate 9600 fr gt On Clear l l 13 Press J to save your information and exit 5 7 3 User Setup Power Timeout The Power option helps prolong the SDHT s battery life With this option you can set the automatic timer to turn off the battery power when no activity is detected for a set value Go to the User Setup screen User Setup RS232 Power Press be to select Power This example shows a time of 90 hours and 20 minutes To Units move the blinking cursor to the right press To move the cursor to the left press To increase the value of the digit highlighted by the cursor press To decrease the SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 51 of 71
3. Zero To decrease the value press og j Press option to move to the next screen MM DD YY next 08 15 03 e s 6 You can set the clock on the SDHT to a 12 hour or 24 hour clock The default format isa 12 hour clock To switch between the 12 hour clock and the 24 hour clock press FP Jor Y Option P J Press ton to continue to the next screen Time Format 12 Hour a pm e 1 7 Now you can change the time To move the blinking cursor to the right press Ca To Units move the cursor to the left press To increase the value of the blinking digit press Zero i pn To decrease the value press mem Press store to save your settings You will automatically return to normal test mode HH MM a pm next 09 28 a t fe 5 7 6 User Setup Company Name You can put your company name into your SDHT a great theft deterrent Option Go to the User Setup screen Use el to RS232 User Ch ier get to the Company screen SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 53 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J F1 Press to select Company User Setup Company City You can enter a company name up to 32 characters long Because of space limitations on the display panel however you must enter your company name in four 8 character sections See the diagram at right for the Active Area The sections are denoted by the fraction in the upper right corner of the screen F1 To move the blin
4. 2 section 4 3 these lengths See section 4 4 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 27 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 9 Sending Data The SDHT comes equipped with an RS 232 data communications port This port sends data to a number of output devices including printers data loggers and computers The RS 232 communication settings should already be formatted to send the data to your particular output device factory set for a printer To make changes to these settings see sections 5 7 1 and 5 7 2 Verify that the SDHT is connected the RS 232 device via an RS 232 cable Press at any time to output the testing information via your RS 232 device We highly recommend using the optional LSI provided inkjet printer with your SDHT part 025 0000 0464 00 cs Ji SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 28 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 9 1 Printout Examples The examples illustrate the SDHT s Two Point with Rate statistical printout Your Compony Name Anytown USA Dote 02 05 02 Time 03 23 15 pm Operator Larson Systems Inc Tester Model Super DHT Version Number 4 00 Serial Number 0684092596 Calibrated 01 02 01 Recalibrotion Date 01 01 02 Lood Cell 110 000 lb Limit Dota Tp 1 LSL lt 21 000 lb Tp 1 USL gt 21 400 lb Tp 2 LSL lt 28 250 lb Tp 2 USL gt 28 750 lb Rate LSL lt 72 000 lb in Rate USL gt 73 258 lb in Two Point with Rete Mode Tp 1 Tp 1 Tp 2 Tp 2 Length Forc
5. 2000 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 13 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 2 0 FIRST STEPS 2 1 Unpacking your SDHT or SDHT 2000 SDHT SHDT 2000 Unpacking Unpacking The SDHT 2000 ships in a wooden crate Check to make sure that you Lay the shipping have the following items box on its side 1 SDHT 2000 tester and pull out the 2 Parts list not shown two styrofoam 3 Calibration report pieces that 4 User manual this document encase the 5 Power supply battery charger SDHT Checkto 6 Handle rod make sure that 7 Handle lock you have the 8 Hand wheel not shown following items 1 SDHT tester 2 Parts list not shown 3 Calibration report 4 User manual this document 5 Power supply battery charger 6 Handle knob 7 Handle lock 8 Hand wheel not shown SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 14 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 2 1 Tester Setup Place the tester on a level and stable work area where you can perform compression and extension testing in a comfortable manner The lower platform should be at a height to allow easy loading testing and removal of testable items and the displays should be easy to see and read Make sure the operating location is clean and dry and all materials to be tested are free of dirt and oil Keep the tester away from any source of liquid The SDHT can be mounted on a bench for increased stability during testing mounting holes have been machined into the base 2 2 Handle Setup The handle
6. for setting th i7 Option KSC On I Clear value When done press to go back to the low force or length limit or to save the limit values and return to normal test mode 6 While testing with the limit option enabled the Low Good and High limit lights on your SDHT will alert you to the test condition of the part Good parts will return a green light and out of spec parts too low or too high will display red lights 5 4 Offset This option allows you to set force and length offsets Offsets will compensate for tooling height weight and or part weight Use the offset feature for instance when testing parts that exceed the stroke of the tester See section 3 7 5 for more information Option d 1 Press until you see Option Offset Power 1 2 Press to select Offset MI Offset nextM00 000 in 2 Option es Length Offset 4 Press or j to switch nextloo 000 in between Length Offset and Force Offset Force Offset 1b nextMO0 00000 i 4 You can now set the offset To move the blinking cursor to the right press L To Units move the cursor to the left press J To increase the value of the current digit press gt Zero j To decrease the value press ix To specify a negative value place the cursor before the first digit also the default cursor position and press P Jr toggle the minus l Store l On Clear sign When offset value is set press t
7. get to the 1 Peak Filter screen User Setup RS232 Power F2 2 Press to select Filter User Setu lst Peak Filter 3 Press lor Jto change filter settings Your choices are None Low Medium High Option User 1 User 2 User 3 and User 4 Press to go to the next screen Filtering Medium 4 To choose Yes or No press Jor Press to go to the next screen Display Filter E No t 9 Kd is the maximum gain of the filter To move the blinking cursor to the right press Units To move it to the left press To increase the value of the blinking digit press EL J To Zero r3 When the desired value is set press to go to the next Sete Kd nxt 100 00 decrease its value press screen 6 M is the minimum value the gain will achieve while stabilizing To move the blinking cursor Units to the right press To move it to the left press To increase the value of the Zero blinking digit press To decrease its value press omg J To continue to the next SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 57 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J y F2 Option screen press Dampen Min M nxt 01 0000 7 C controls the speed of the gain decline To move the blinking cursor to the right press Units E J To move it to the left press To increase the value of the blinking digit press j To decrease it
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9. only if Limits option was purchased SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 40 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J The following sections have detailed descriptions of the menu items 5 1 Store Store lets you view all test points clear a displayed test point or clear all test points 1 Press until you see store Hodprias 2 Press m to select Store e If no test data is stored the SDHT will display e If test data is stored the SDHT will display the first test point 3 Press n jJ Or n jJ to scroll through and view the test data 4 Press opion The SDHT then asks to delete the current test point Press a to delete this test point or to cancel and return to the current test point SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 41 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 When you see the above displayed press again The SDHT will ask to delete ALL test points 6 Press nl to delete ALL test points to go back to deleting only the current test point or to cancel and return to your current test point 5 2 EndPrint The EndPrint option allows you to print statistical summary data such as the mean standard deviation maximum minimum and range at the end of testing 1 Press until you see 2 Press a to select EndPrint E Not e If no tests are in memory or if a printer is not lpaceeM B connected the SDHT will display e f there are tests in memory the printer will print the statistical summary and the SDHT baba gt will disp
10. rod is used to apply the test force Insert the handle rod as shown in the images at right Note that this handle rod can easily be removed and reinstalled at 90 increments for convenient operation Attach the enclosed handle lock as shown to hold the handle rod in place 2 3 Power Supply Battery Charger The SDHT comes equipped with an internal rechargeable battery pack that allows you to move the tester from place to place The battery pack is charged with the enclosed battery charger Connect the power supply battery charger into the power port in the back of the tester You can operate the tester while the battery charges SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 15 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 2 4 RS 232 Communications Port The SDHT comes equipped with an RS 232 port to send and print data The RS 232 port allows you to connect the SDHT with a number of output devices including printers data loggers and computers The tester should already be set up for communication between itself and a printer Connect the RS 232 device to the tester using an RS 232 cable Press Send at any time to transmit test data to the device For more details on the Send feature see section 3 9 pages 24 25 Larson Systems Inc 10073 Balimore Streat NE amore Street iR e M MN 55449 4475 USA SDHT SDHT 2000 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 16 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 2 5 Stroke Lock SDHT 2000 The stroke lock prevents the upper platform fr
11. value press Decay Rate C nxt 2 0000 Zero Option _tensth_ To go to the next screen push 8 R controls the speed of the gain increase when instability in the force reading occurs To move the blinking cursor to the right press To move it to the left press gen To Zero To decrease its value press Lomp 1 increase the value of the blinking digit press po So Sot When the desired value is set press Or LJ to save your data and return to normal test mode HH R nxt 03 0000 3 5 7 13 User Setup Plus or Minus Force Rule This option allows you to determine which direction is positive for force and length 4 Press m or r to switch between mm Up Positive and Down Positive Press Length Rule On Clear Som Sioe e Jor 1 to save your data and return to normal test mode Ont 1 Go to the User Setup screen Use Option to User Setup get to the Rule screen RS232 Power UL 2 Press pw to select the Rule screen User Setup Rule pre Meel e aid Pos and reins ET Force Rule ct Compress Pos to continue to the next screen Up Positive SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 58 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 8 Diagnostics The Diagnostics menu accesses a variety of tester performance functions that may help you troubleshoot problems Press to enter the Options Menu Keep pressing to cycle through all of the a
12. 025 0000 0433 01 1 500 Ib 0 1 Ib 1 Ib 680 kg 0 05 kg 0 5 kg 6 672 N 0 5 N SN 025 0000 0433 02 2 000 Ib 0 1 lb 907 kg 0 05 kg 8 896 N 0 5 N Accuracy Resolution x 2 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 9 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 1 4 2 Length Specifications SDHT Length Specifications Capacity Standard Resolution EE Accuracy te 2 11 22 66 110 amp 200 Ib 0 0005 in 0 001 in 0 01 mm 0 02 mm 750 Ib 0 0005 in 0 002 in 0 01 mm 0 04 mm SDHT 2000 Length Specifications Capacity Standard Resolution MA Accuracy e 0 01 mm 0 02 mm 0 01 mm 0 04 mm SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 10 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Part Capacity Travel rave Stroke Travel A A i T T i Std max i Compression di 36 49 Range Compression bd 19 Range A A max std 72 18 y 24 1 12 Extension i i ange A A t L std ma 16 70 ER Ll ma X 10 22 LN i i i i Platform Determined Diameter by hook size d Determined Diameter by hook size SDHT SDHT 2000 Stroke zlii Travel EX Compression e Range y i max std 72 18 Extension i i Range min T E Si i 16 70 16 Platform Determined Diameter by hook size SDHT 2000 Wide Body SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 11 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Physical Dimensions 22 5 minimum 0 265 Dia SDHT SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 12 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J CY minimum 0 343 Dia SDHT
13. 060 1000 0034 00J EN ons Ciear On Clear value press When the desired value is set Press J to save and exit to normal test mode Power Time out next 90 20 t 5 7 4 User Setup Dampening Dampening averages the force measurements to eliminate the noise in the display caused by vibration Dampening will slow the measurement process LSI recommends setting dampening to the minimum level necessary to achieve a stable readable display Go to the User Setup screen User Setup RS232 Power Press to get to the Dampening screen User Setup Dampening Date i Press To switch between None Low Medium and High press pn Jor to save and return to normal test mode 5 7 5 User Setup Date and Time You can adjust the date and time to fit the standard your company uses 1 Go to the User Setup screen User Setup RS232 Power 2 Press to get to the Dampening screen User Setup Dampening Date SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 52 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J F2 3 Press to select Date Date Format MM DD YY 4 The default format is MM DD YY To switch between Month Day Year Year Month Day or mE p Option Day Month Year press np Jor L8 Press to continue to the next screen 9 Now you can change the date To move the blinking cursor to the right press aL To Units move the cursor to the left press J To increase the value of the blinking digit press
14. 1 4 20 x 3 4 bolts included 2 Turn three front air valves to Off position clockwise 9 Connect a pneumatic air line to the air input valve 4 Turn air valves counterclockwise to pressurize each mount so that the distance between the bottom of the air vibration damping table and the work bench is 2 5 o Place a leveling instrument on the table and adjust the air pressure equally until the table is level ir Release Valve Air Valve 3 am ir Input Valve Air Mount 3 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 20 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 0 FEATURES AND CONTROLS 3 1 Buttons OPTION ZERO UNITS LENGTH ON MODE ZERO CLEAR FORCE OFF SEND D STORE LARSON SYSTEMS INC E ebe EI f F1 Menu selection button used by the Options menu uv SJ Switches between various user selected options F2 L J Menu selection button used by the options menu Zero Ses ut Returns the length reading to O Zero Force Returns the force reading to O un Switches between three test modes e Manual Mode Always displays current force reading Peak Mode Displays the maximum or minimum force reading Press On Clear Jtoreset Two Point with Rate Mode Records two test points then calculates the spring rate SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 21 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Units Switches between various English and Metric units of measure Unused units can b
15. Format Print Heading Print Summary Printer ch width 80 double Printer Protocol Hardware Printer BaudRate 9600 Paper Type Plain Paper Lines per page 066 Dbl Wdth On Off Oki 1F 1E Measurement Units Ib in Length Offset 000 0 Filtering Medium Peak Dampening High Backlight Timeout 00 01 00 Power Timeout 00 20 00 Company Your Company Name City Anytown USA 8 0 TESTER MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance is limited to periodic cleaning Apply oil to the rack and any other non printed surfaces to prevent rust minimize wear and to maintain smooth motion Side clearance of the upper rack is user adjustable and should be adjusted periodically to maintain smooth motion The tester should be calibrated annually and the frequency of verification should be set based on the application For optimal performance we recommend calibration by an LSI technician SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 69 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Title to the described equipment shall remain in the seller until full actual payment therefore shall have been made In the event of a default the seller shall have the right to repossess the said equipment and whatever monies shall have been paid on account shall be deemed to have been rental for the use thereof to the date of such repossession The seller shall also have the right to hold the purchaser liable for a sum equivalent to the unpaid balance of the purchase price together with all expenses and damag
16. Larson Systems Inc DE Super Digital Hand Tester Super Digital Hand Tester 2000 SDHT 2000 Wide Body User Manual Current for Software Version 4 25 Larson Systems Inc Phone 763 780 2131 10073 Baltimore Street N E Toll Free 1 877 780 2131 Minneapolis MN 55449 4425 Fax 763 780 2182 www larsonsystems com E mail info larsonsystems com SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 1 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J About This Manual This manual could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein These changes will be incorporated in new editions of the manual Copyright O 2011 Larson Systems Inc All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any means without written permission of the author except portions necessary for internal use only by the purchaser of the LSI system SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 2 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J INTRODUCTION Mann 6 TIS DIT FO ACCS dui il 6 EA A o 6 1 3 SDHT 2000 Wide Body Features sismos A Aa 7 1 4 Additional Options EEN 7 1 4 1 Sateby and Usage Consideration Sasar a E 7 1 9 Tester Specifications a AAA 8 Sieste le rte EEN 8 eB aa Forces peciica lO Bi RENTE E TOO ias 8 LSO SD CCINCAMOINS EE E P 10 Part Capacidad std 11 Physical DIMENSIONS nianna ia 12 ZO FIRST STEPS ias 14 2 1 Unpacking your SDHT or SDHT 2000 000 0 eccee cesses eeeeeeeeseeeaeaaa aa nnrrrnrnnnnn anne nnn nnn nn nasa asas sanum sana
17. are not included in the standard version of the SDHT 5 8 4 Diagnostics Output Diagnostics Test This test allows you to take manual control of the four 4 output signals if the Programmable Sequence option is ordered Option 1 Scroll through the Options menu until you see the Diagnostic screen Press KE to choose the Output Diagnostics Test screen Option Diagnostic Option 2 Scroll through the Diagnostic options by pressing el until you reach the Output mj Diagostics screen To toggle the Output On or Off press a Output Diag Test nxt 1 Off tgl 3 Press aL lto advance to the next Output Continue through all four 4 output options On I Clear Store Press Or to return to the normal test mode Output Diag Test NEE oOZ OLE tg 5 8 5 Diagnostics RS 232 Protocols This display shows the current RS 232 baud rate and flow control Data bits stop bits and parity do not change and FTTTT BEREEEEEE zc Option remain at 8 2 and none Press to go to the next diagnostic option SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 62 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 8 6 Diagnostics RS 232 Output Format This display shows the current data output format send status and associated options You can select these report settings through the User Options menu 1 When Report is selected in the User Options the SDHT will display RS232 Report On Heading Summary 2 When Data is selected in the User Options the SDHT w
18. ariety of measurement units both English and Metric for ease of use Length measurement can be selected to read in inches or millimeters force measurement can be selected to read in ounces pounds Newtons grams or kilograms Both models operate in compression or extension mode and feature a high degree of built in precision and accuracy to assure excellent repeatability and reproducibility 1 1 SDHT Features Compression and extension testing of force and length Tracking or peak modes 2 000 samples sec Load cell and frame deflection compensation Mechanical and software overload protection Built in shunt calibration verification Backlit digital LCD display of force and length Wipe clean embossed key faceplate Push button force and length zeroing Push button English or metric unit selection User programmable filter Length force offset Customizable print headings Front panel digital calibration NIST traceable calibration Micro Length Adjust with built in length stops Internal 8 hour battery for portable use e RS 232 data communications port Statistical summary printout Bullt in 1 800 test point data logger Complete computerized tester diagnostics High resolution linear scale 1 pa SDHT 2000 Features All Standard SDHT Features plus Smart interchangeable load cell capability Lever operation or choice of high or low fine adjust wheel 2 000 Ib capacity Increased range s
19. completed using the same unit of measure 17 A connected computer asked for stored Z Error 87 test data from a tester that has no stored data 17 18 In the User Setup option a display sleep Error 89 Must be time of less than 1 minute was entered This 18 at least 1 min setting must be at least 1 minute 19 A power up check found an error in the E2 Error 92 Call LSI prom memory Press AR then contact LSI 15 Initialize 20 A power up check found an error in the Error 95 Call LSI RAM memory on Chip 2 Press any button to 20 RAM Error continue This error will also produce a 2 second beep just after the initial power on beep Contact LSI for service SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 67 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 21 The internal battery is almost discharged Error 98 Low Battery and needs to be recharged j4 Please Charge 22 The internal battery has become almost Error 99 Battery Too completely discharged and needs to recharge 22 Low Must Charge The tester powers off to charge SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 68 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 7 0 TESTER DEFAULTS The SDHT is equipped with defaults set at the factory You may wish to refer to the following if you need to change certain settings Note Some settings such as calibration are customized for each tester and therefore have no default setting Options gt User Setup gt RS232 gt Report Print Report No Print Out Format Full Stats Printer
20. d Length Initialization The force and length of the tester must be initialized or zeroed at a reference point prior to any testing The following sections describe how to perform the initialization for compression and extension testing 3 7 1 Compression Force Initialization 1 Turn on the tester 2 Make sure the upper platform does not touch the load cell 9 Place the fixtures if required and test part on the lower platform Zero Force 3 7 2 Compression Length Initialization 1 Turn on the tester 2 Move the upper platform so that it touches the lower platform and exert a force of about 109 of full scale 9 If your test includes fixtures be sure to initialize the tester with the fixtures in place because your zero length point is different from that of flat plates Zero 4 Press Eength SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 24 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 7 3 Extension Force Initialization Ta Turn on the tester 2 Install the extension hooks 3 Move the upper platform so that the hooks are not coupled and no force is applied to the lower platform Zero 4 Press e 3 7 4 Extension Length Initialization 1 Turn on the tester 2 Install the extension hooks and couple them as shown in the diagram 3 Move the upper platform up until a force of about 10 of full scale is exerted Zero 4 Press Eng SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 25 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 7 5 Lengt
21. display to verify that you stopped at test point 1 Adjust if needed 5 Release the load and slide the Stop Pin one click to the left 6 Set the Inner Stop Dial to the shorter test length for compression tests Set it to the longer test length for extension tests Tighten the inner Dial Screw 7 Release the load then load the sample to the Inner Stop Point View the length display to verify that you stopped at test point 2 Adjust if needed 8 Perform any two point test 9 For normal operation disengage the length stops by moving the Stop Pin fully to the left 2 9 Air Vibration Damping Table Option for SDHT The Air Vibration Damping Table allows you to make very accurate force measurements in normal industrial environments that have floor or building transmitted vibrations These vibrations may be induced by industrial equipment local car truck or rail traffic and in some cases by people walking by The Air Vibration Damping Table reduces the magnitude of vibration by 10 to 100 times making it possible to accurately measure forces at very light loads in environments that would otherwise be impossible The table should be considered for applications with forces less than 10 Ib and is highly recommended for applications with forces less than 2 Ib See the following page for setup SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 19 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Air Vibration Damping Table Setup 1 Mount the SDHT on the table using the four
22. e Force Length Force Force Rate Rate in L M U lb in L M Uy lb Clb in L M Uy me O 9 8 20 66 0 7000 28 04 73 8000 1 72 0000 21 16 71 6001 I 21 12 21 14 21 26 e 21 50 I 21 24 je 21 26 I I I 03 23 15 pm Date 02 05 02 Page 21 02 21 34 21 26 21 04 21 32 21 26 21 24 T 2 Tp 2 e Length Force Rote in 1b lb in 6 70000 28 468 72 3600 6 00000 0 1877 0 7937 0 4441 0 2625 D wf w ef we Q 58 v i sg w wi si U P ve emm emm emm emm emm emm em emm ff fa emm em emm em mm emm wm t tt 0 3872 0 1512 28 88 73 8000 28 04 70 8000 0 840 3 0000 END OF SUMMARY HISTOGRAM of Force 28 250 HIT 4195989 LSL 28 306 lis 6 seesee 28 361 HT 118 28 417 Di 118 28 472 410000 Lp M 28 528 4 222 2188 28 583 31040 118 28 639 2188 ei 28 604 Us 118 28 750 o T NL Ten 28 750 118 31898 End Of HISTOGRAM SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 29 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 9 2 Sending Current Data Information shown on the display is considered current test data 1 Press The data is sent to the Sending RS 232 device Please Wait 2 To send more data egal ges again 3 To end the test cycle and print a Option Option summary of the data press Store EndPrint 4 Press Cr A summary of previous data is sent to
23. e SDHT displays Manual Mode this is the default mode L n a in F 10 56 lb Zero 3 Interlock extension hooks apply about 10 of full scale force and press LT Zero 4 Raise the upper platform hang the spring from the upper extension hook and press Tor SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 34 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 Extend the spring to first load or length display shows length and force to to save 6 Press Set to print 7 Press then a EndPrint to print the statistical summary SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 35 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 4 3 Measuring Peak Force The following example shows you how to measure the peak force display and print the results and print a statistical summary for one test point 1 Press on to turn on the tester 2 Install the fixtures that will hold the sample Mode 3 Press j until the SDHT displays Peak Mode Force L n a in 4 Load the sample and press J E 8 560 lb Zeo 5 Optionally apply about 10 of full scale force and press ES SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 36 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 6 Extend or compress the sample to the desired length past the peak force point of the sample 7 The SDHT will display the maximum applied force SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 37 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Ty Store On Clea 8 Press om print to save x to reset to try t
24. e removed via the user setup menu Store Saves data to an internal 1 800 test point data logger Saved tests can be sent to a printer or computer at a later time Ll Transmits data via the RS 232 port to an external data logger printer or _ computer You can cancel sending data by pressing Send again usan Turns the SDHT on Also used as an Enter button in the Option menu and resets the Peak or Two Point with Rate test modes J Shuts the SDHT off Off 3 2 Turning on the SDHT On I Clear Press J to turn on the SDHT The Load and Length LEDs will flash briefly Next the software version number will appear this information may be required if your SDHT ever requires service Next the load cell capacity will be displayed Finally the force and reading measurement units will be displayed The length will not be displayed until the length initialization is performed 3 3 Turning off the SDHT On Clear Press to ensure the tester is in Test mode and not in the Options menu Press the op Option ul button You can also press the ___ key until the Offset Power screen appears Press P TWICE to turn off power to the tester 3 4 Backlight Off and Power Off Timers Your SDHT comes equipped with a backlight timer and a power off timer to conserve battery life The timers are factory set but can be changed to meet your requirements See Section 5 7 3 and 5 7 8 These timers start when the tes
25. er 2 Put platforms together and press Zero Length n a in F 10 60 1b 3 Press until the SDHT displays Two Point with Rate Mode Zero l 4 Raise the upper platform place the spring on the lower platform and press ES 5 Compress the spring to the first force or length point and press ER to capture test point 1 TPlL 5 0000 F 0 0000 GS i E C in C 14 1b Test Point 1 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 39 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 6 Compress the spring to the second force or length point and press to capture test point 2 i L 0 4900 in PEBBSZSSIOBRIDB Test Point 2 y 77 Store 7 Press Ly to view the test points Press sat to print to save or On Clear to reset Rate 47 67 lb in Spring rate displayed 8 Press opion then r EndPrint to print the statistical summary 5 0 OPTION MENU The Option menu helps you access a variety of tester functions including setup parameters as well as less frequently used features Press Coton enter the Option menu Press Option Store EndPrint again to cycle through all available mm 5 options listed below Press either a or Limit OP tion SCH On Off 4 to select a particular menu item Press Store to move up one level while in the On CI tion Option menu and mss to leave the Gre Power Option menu and return to the regular test mode This menu option shows
26. es that the seller may have sustained the purchaser to receive credit however for the net monies realized on the sale of the equipment At the election of the seller the seller may deem title to have passed to the purchaser in which event the seller need not repossess the equipment but may sue at law for the balance unpaid thereon The LSI Spring Testing Systems parts and labor are warranted against defects in material and workmanship to the consumer for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase This warranty covers all parts except consumable items It applies only to machines and accessories which have been installed and operated in accordance with instructions in our reference manuals have not been tampered with in any way misused suffered damage through accident neglect or conditions beyond our control and have been serviced only by authorized personnel Larson Systems Incorporated is not responsible for loss in operating performance due to environmental conditions such as humidity dust corrosive chemicals deposition of oil or other foreign matter spillage or other conditions beyond our control There are no other warranties expressed or implied and Larson Systems Incorporated shall not be liable under any circumstances for incidental or consequential damage Warranty service is conducted at LSI s facilities in Minneapolis MN Return the tester freight prepaid during the warranty period and Larson Systems Incorporated will ma
27. f oil and contaminants Keep your SDHT away from any source of liquid Keep this user manual handy for reference Follow all instructions and warnings concerned with the use of the SDHT SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 7 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 1 5 Tester Specifications Force Specifications SDHT Force Specifications 050 0000 0043 00 2 lb 0 00002 Ib 0 0002 Ib 907 y 0 01 g 0 19 8 9 N 0 0001 N 0 001 N 050 0000 0044 00 0 002 Ib 050 0000 008 7 00 22 b 0 0005 Ib 0 005 Ib 10 kg 0 29 29 98 N 0 002 N 0 02 N 050 0000 0076 00 66 Ib 0 001 lb 0 01 Ib 294 N 0 005 N 0 05 N 110 lb 0 002 Ib 0 02 Ib 50 kg 0 001 kg 0 01 kg 489 N 0 01 N 0 1 N 200 Ib 0 005 Ib 0 05 Ib 91 kg 0 002 kg 0 02 kg 890 N 0 02 N 0 2 N 050 0000 0046 00 750 Ib 0 02 Ib 0 2 Ib 3 336 N 0 1 N 1N Accuracy Resolution x 2 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 8 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J SDHT 2000 Force Specifications 025 0000 0394 01 2 Ib 0 00002 Ib 0 0002 Ib 907 g 0 01 g 0 1 9g 8 9 N 0 0001 N 0 001 N 025 0000 0394 02 11 Ib 0 0002 Ib 0 002 Ib 5kg 0 1g 1g 49 N 0 001 N 0 01 N 025 0000 0394 03 22 Ib 0 0005 Ib 0 005 Ib 10 kg 0 29 29 98 N 0 002 N 0 02 N 025 0000 0394 04 66 Ib 0 001 Ib 0 01 Ib 30 kg 0 5g og 294 N 0 005 N 0 05 N 025 0000 0394 05 110 Ib 0 002 Ib 0 02 Ib 90 kg 0 001 kg 0 01 Ib 489 N 0 01 N 0 1 N 025 0000 0394 06 200 Ib 0 005 Ib 0 05 Ib 91 kg 0 002 kg 0 02 kg 890 N 0 02 N 0 2 N 025 0000 0433 00 750 Ib 0 02 Ib 0 2 Ib 340 kg 0 1 kg 3 336 N 1 N
28. followed by another Press Clear to exit Keypad Chck Press any key SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 60 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 You can now press any button on the SDHT and the display will update For example by Zero pressing the fore J button the SDHT will briefly display Press any key Zero Force Key Press 9 to return to the Diagnostics menu The SDHT will briefly display Press any ke On Clear exiting 5 8 3 Diagnostics Screen Check This option displays a self advancing cursor that moves across the screen If any inconsistencies are present on the display they will show up in this test 1 Scroll through the Options menu until you see the Diagnostic screen Press nl to get to the Diagnostic options Press opion to choose the Perform Screen Check display Option Perf Screen Chck Diagnostic Now 2 Press The Press Clear to Exit Screen Check screen will come up then a single dark cursor will automatically advance clockwise around the display You will hear an audible beep with each advance of the cursor Press Clear to exit Screen Chck 3 When the cursor returns to the upper left corner the entire display inverts 4 Press o salad to return to the normal test mode SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 61 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J If you purchased the Programmable Sequence option you may see this screen Tr Inputs on your SDHT It is used for testing the pin settings The inputs
29. h Initialization with Setup Blocks On SDHT testers with a rod range greater than stroke use setup blocks Blocks can be added to properly initialize the length scale This procedure is effective for both compression and extension springs that are longer than the stroke of the tester 1 Turn on the tester 2 Install the setup blocks and any fixtures and move the upper platform up extension or down compression until a force of about 10 of full scale is exerted Gage blocks Zero 3 Press bens 4 Remove only the setup blocks from the platforms and test part as usual 5 For extension testing deduct the length of the setup blocks from the test results For compression testing add the length of the setup blocks To display the correct length during testing use the Offset option described in Section 5 4 Extension Blocks SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 26 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 8 Test Modes Your SDHT has three test modes Manual Peak and Two Point with Rate The tester will Mode power up in Manual Mode To switch between test modes simply press Manual Mode Peak Mode Two Point with Rate Mode 0000 0000 WS 0 0000 1b 0 0000 1b The display shows the The display freezes The SDHT captures and current length and force at indicating peak force and the saves two points and all times See sections 4 1 corresponding length See calculates the rate between and 4
30. he test again za On I Clear 9 Press J then D EndPrint to print the statistical summary Note Diagrams show a sample extension peak force test A compression peak force test would be very similar 4 4 Measuring Spring Rate The following example shows you how to perform a typical compression spring test display and print the results and print a statistical summary for two test points The instructions below are for a compression spring but the steps are very similar for an extension spring Refer to section 4 2 for mounting instructions 4 4 1 Spring Rate Print or Store Data Directly 1 Press jo turn on the tester Zero 2 Put platforms together and press A Mode 9 Press until the SDHT displays Two Point with Rate Mode 4 Raise the upper platform place the spring on the lower platform and press Zero Force Send 9 Compress the spring to the first force or length point and aen fg or Store to capture test point 1 Send 6 Compress the spring to the second force or length point and press Ml Store to capture test point 2 f The spring rate is net displayed but is printed or stored Opt 8 Press el then s J EndPrint to print the statistical summary SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 38 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 4 4 2 Spring Rate Display Data On Clear 1 Press On Clear to turn on the test
31. ht to engage At this point the handle rod becomes unusable Rotate the knob clockwise to lower the platform or counterclockwise to raise it You can now fine tune the upper platform much more precisely 2 7 2 Micro Length Adjust SDHT 2000 AA UY Engaging Pin The SDHT 2000 gearbox accommodates Micro Length two different torque ratios High Torque Adjust and Normal Place the hand wheel inset a on the High Torque pin for heavy loads N Normal and on the Normal pin for lighter loads To engage raise or lower the upper platform to the desired approximate height using the handle rod Pull the Engaging Pin out toward you with one hand and rotate the entire gearbox assembly to the right to engage Push the Engaging Pin into the internal locking hole You can now use the hand wheel on the High Torque pin or the Normal pin for operation SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 18 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 2 8 Built in Length Stops The procedure below describes how to use the Micro Length Adjust with Built in Stops for a test with two test points This procedure applies to both the SDHT and SDHT 2000 1 Move the Stop Pin fully to the right 2 Loosen both the outer and inner stop Dial Screws 3 Set the Outer Stop Dial to the longer test length for compression tests Set it to the shorter test length for extension tests Tighten the outer Dial Screw 4 Release the load then load the sample to the Outer Stop Point View the length
32. ill display RS232 Data On Heading Count 3 Dress Jop Jto toggle between the different displayed options RS232 Data On Date Time RS232 Data On Length Force 4 Press to move to the next diagnostic option 5 8 7 Diagnostics RS 232 Check This function allows you to send a short message out of the RS 232 port to detect an RS 232 device To perform this test you will need to purchase or make a loop back cable that attaches to the RS 232 Perf RS232 Check Now m der icate Ger te eier el Tr to send info with RS232 fails Press to move to the next diagnostic option SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 63 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 8 8 Diagnostics Processor Check This check confirms the processor 16 z processor speed and RAM capacity of the SDHT MH j pem SC with 64 Kb RAM ption Press Jto move to the next diagnostic option 5 8 9 Diagnostics Smart Memory SM This check displays the load cell capacity and serial number of all smart cells stored in the tester The letter C in SMC indicates the cell is currently installed in the SDHT Press Ln jJ A Option or to view all of the cell locations Press to move to the next diagnostic option SMC 1 2 01b SN 5 8 10 Diagnostics Print Cell Info This option allows you to print all of the calibration information for any or all of the smart cell locations in the tester LSI may request this information if you have prob
33. ke a warranty determination repair and return the tester freight collect Shipments sent collect will be rejected SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 70 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Larson Systems Inc 10073 Baltimore Street NE Minneapolis MN 55449 4425 763 780 2131 Fax 763 780 2182 1 877 780 2131 www larsonsystems com info larsonsystems com SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 71 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J
34. king cursor to the right press To move the cursor to the left press Units F1 To move thr rough the alphabet from A to Z press D To move through the alphabet from Z to A press Length After you have entered the correct letter press D Jo move on to Option the next letter When you have entered all the letters in the first section press Opin to move to the next section Company Name 4 next Your Co Active Area Continue entering your company name using the above instructions When you are finished St press us to save your information and return to the normal test mode Company Name 2 4 next pany Nam 5 7 6 User Setup City Name Use this option to enter the name of the city in which your business is located Option Go to the User Setup screen Use Option to RS232 User Serup get to the Company screen Press to select City User Setup Company City You can enter a city name that is up to 32 characters long Because of space limitations on the display panel you must enter your city name in four 8 character sections see the diagram at right for the Active Area To move the blinking cursor to the right press M y To move the E move through the alphabet from Z to A press press A cursor to the left press To move a the alphabet from A to Z press 7 R To Length After you have entered the correct letter Jto move on to the next let
35. lay Wat SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 42 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 3 Limit Options The Limit option allows you to set force or length limits Using the indicator lights you can sort parts very quickly based on preset criteria Low Good High Good High Low Good High o e e e 1 Press until you see Limit Option n O Off 2 Press lto turn on the limit option Limit Option Force Length 3 You can choose whether you want to place limits on the force or length reading of a to select Force or test Press P to select Length Based on your choice the tester will display Man Low lb Man Low in nxt 00 0000 4 nxt 00 0000 t Force Length 4 You can now set the low force or length limit A blinking cursor will appear on the screen To move the cursor to the right press i To move the cursor to the left press Units F2 To increase the value of the current digit press To decrease the value Zero press O To specify a negative value place the cursor before the first digit also the default cursor position and press LF jto toggle the minus sign When satisfied with Option the low force or length limit press This brings you to this display Man High 1b Man High in nxt 00 0000 nxt 00 0000 Force Length SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 43 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 You can now set the high force or length limit Refer to the previous step
36. lems with your SDHT 1 Select Print Cell Info by scrolling through the Diagnostics menu Print Cell Info One All 2 Press R to print all of the cell information The screen should look like this and the information will print if the SDHT is attached to a printer Printing Out Cell Information 3 To choose to print a single cell press the printer Print Cell 01 Now nm Option l l J Press A gt to send the information to F1 4 To move the blinking cursor to the right push L To move the cursor to the left Units is To change to push To change the cell number to a higher number press Zeo Option a lower number press Log When you have set the desired number press to SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 64 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J l Option print Press opion to continue to the next diagnostic option Printing Out Cell Information 5 8 11 Diagnostics Print All Info This option allows you to print out all tester settings and information LSI may request this information if you have trouble with your SDHT F1 Press to select Now Print All E2 Mem Now If a printer is attached to the SDHT the information will print and the display will return Y Option Store On Clear to the previous screen Press T Jori to return to normal testing mode Printing Out E2 Information 5 9 Calibration Menus tion Calib menus i There are
37. light screen SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Pape 55 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Press _ to choose Units User Setup Backlight Units To scroll through the various units of measure press Coton Press m or PR to toggle between Use and Don t Use for each unit and turn them on or off When all desired units have been enabled or disabled press ore to save and return to normal test mode Units Used Use 1b 5 7 10 User Setup First Peak Drop This feature allows you to set the first peak mode drop off setting 1 Go to the User Setup screen Use to get to the 1 Peak Filter screen User Setup RS232 Power 2 Press D J to select 1 Peak User Setu lst Peak Filter 3 This example indicates a drop of 0 0002 force units This is the value necessary to identify a first peak point First Peak at nxt 01x0 000200 If it were diagrammed the peak might look like this Force Length 4 To move the blinking cursor to the right press To move the cursor to the left press Units Zero we To increase the value of the blinking digit press omg To decrease the value press SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 56 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J On Clear Store When the desired value is et press Jor normal test mode e to save your data and return to 5 7 11 User Setup Filtering This feature allows you to set the filtering 1 Go to the User Setup screen Use to
38. ng a report Press nl to choose Report or pr to choose Data Choose Report and press to continue to the next screen 3 Press m for Yes r for No Press to continue to the next screen Print Out Format SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 47 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J F1 F2 4 You may now choose a Standard or Full Stats report Press either lor a to toggle between Full Stats and Standard 5 After you ve made your choice press to go to the next screen Now you must decide if you want to put a heading on your es Press either Ln jJ Or Ra to tion O choose Print Heading or No Heading Press to continue Printer Format Print Heading F 6 This screen asks if you want to print a summary of your data Press either lor to choose Print Summary or No Summary After you ve made your choice press F1 Option H to go to the next screen Printer Format Print Summary 7 This option allows you to choose the number of characters per line and double or single width characters To toggle between 80 Double and 80 Single press LL Jor P Press to continue to the next screen Printer ch width e 80 Double A e 8 This option allows you to specify the communication method To toggled between Hardware None Delay 01 sec Delay 025 sec and Delay 05 sec press either a CA Option ro Press KE to go to the next screen Printer Protocol Hardware O 9 The default baud rate f
39. no user selectable options in this area Only authorized calibration personnel who have a pass code can perform calibration Any calibration modifications done by unauthorized personnel will void the warranty 5 10 Factory Setup Option Factory Setup There are no user selectable options in this area Only authorized LSI personnel who have a password may work in this area Any factory setup modifications done by unauthorized personnel will void the warranty SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 65 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 6 0 SDHT ERROR MESSAGES If your SDHT experiences an error you should hear a beep and see on of the following error codes Error 4 Past Full Scale Error 39 Printer Error N l On P Error 40 Send PC Error Error 55 No Contact results to store Error 56 No Contact results to send Error 60 Storage Maxed Error 62 Manual Only Send to end set J Error 63 Peak Only Send to end set 00 Error 70 Key n a Error 72 Not i avail this model SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual O 1 Load cell is compressed or extended beyond full scale force Permanent damage to the load cell may occur Damaged load cells are not covered by warranty 2 RS 232 device timeout The SDHT tried to send data through the RS 232 port to a printer but a timeout occurred 3 RS 232 device timeout The SDHT tried to send data through the RS 232 port to a computer but a timeout occurred Store Xt Was
40. o return to the option menu or _ to return to normal test mode SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 44 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 5 Power Turning off the SDHT from the Options Menu Option Press KE until this screen appears DRSSECHEREE Power Press in to select Power Turn Off Power Stay On Off om Press to turn off power to the tester You will see a screen that tells you your data is being saved Saving Information If you are not in the Options menu simply press the o button 5 6 Calibration Check This option allows you to verify the calibration of the SDHT based on shunt numbers set at the factory This information is recorded on the traceable report included with the tester 1 Press until you see Cal Check 2 Press Un to select Cal Check BRBGSERTEGHE Load Cell Panel 2 3 If your tester is an SDHT press Ito select Panel If your tester is an SDHT 2000 Cal Check Mode press _ to select Load Cell You will see 3 the following sequence of screens Press Fl or F2 to swap display Press Clear to Exit Cal Check S S SpSIRRaEb F 1 6224 1b 4 The number following the S is the shunt value The number following the F is the force p nero Set AE value Press Jor P lto view the zero 4 reading SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 45 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 If the force value or the zero value are not within load cell tolerances the tester must be recalibra
41. om moving up or down under load at any position This feature simplifies setting the length stops which promotes accurate repetitive testing at two different lengths The stroke lock is usable at forces up to 100 Ib 2 6 Range Adjustment Locks These locks secure the upper assembly at any desired position on the support rods to increase or decrease the SDHT s length range Your SDHT may be fitted with Quick Release Range Adjust knobs instead of the standard allen screws allowing for easy setup for varying test material heights SDHT with Optional Quick Release Range Adjust 2 SDHT Overload Screws The overload screws are factory set for overload protection These screws are located on the top of the tester base adjacent to the lower platform The screws have been potted at the factory to resist tampering Tampering with the overload screws will void your warranty SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 17 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 2 7 Micro Length Adjust with ENDE in Stops The Micro Length Adjust was designed for precise positioning of the upper platform You can adjust the length in 0 0005 increments Notation ops St gt at either light or heavy loads The built in length stops let A L you perform a repeatable es 2t d two point test E 2 7 1 Micro Length Adjust SDHT Raise or lower the upper platform to the desired approximate height using the handle rod then rotate the sliding stop pin to the rig
42. or the RS 232 is 9600 However you can set your own transmission speed To change baud rates press either uL lor uL Optional baud Option rate are 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19200 Press KE to go to the next screen Printer BaudRate 9600 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 48 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 10 To choose between Plain Paper e x 11 or Roll Feed for 4 thermal printer paper Option press lor Press to go to the next screen Paper Type Plain Paper 11 You can now set the number of lines per page Default value is 66 lines per page To move the blinking cursor to the right press J Press jtoincrease or the Zero number of lines Press Log to decrease the number of lines When the desired Option number of lines has been set press to continue Lines per Page next Ree 12 You are now ready to select a printer To choose an LSI provided printer Okidata impact printer Oki 1F 1E or Epson inkjet printer Epson 0E 14 or your own printer d On Clear ds J Press J to save your selections and exit the User Or de Other press Setup Option Dbl Wdth On Off A A A 5 7 2 User Setup Getting Ready to Transmit Data via the RS 232 The Data option allows you to set the communications link between the SDHT and a data logger or other RS 232 device 1 Start at the Options menu and select Option User Setup 2 Pre
43. pressed but no test results were stored Store A Was pressed but no test points have been tested Store Was pressed but the maximum number of test points has already been stored Store Was pressed when not in Manual Mode The SDHT can store only test points of one test mode at a time Store Was pressed when not in Peak 8 Mode The SDHT can store only test points of one test mode 9 A button was pushed that is not available in the current test mode Zero i 10 9 was pressed on a tester that is not available in the current test mode Page 66 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Error 75 Device 11 LN was pressed when no RS 232 Not Enabled devices were enabled 12 A power up check found an error in the Error 80 Keybrd keypad Contact LSI for service T Not Working 13 A power up check found an error in the Error 81 Manual Manual Mode A D feature Contact LSI for 13 A D Not Working service 14 A power up check found an error in the Error 82 Peak Peak Mode A D feature Contact LSI for 14 A D Not Working service Error 85 Must Use 15 Ib in units was pressed during the testing Store cycle then Was pressed The current test cycle must be competed using the same unit of measure 15 Units Error 86 Must Use 16 J was pressed during the testing Ib in units 16 cycle then I was pressed The current test cycle must be
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45. ro 56 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 4 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 11 User Setup Falter in EE 57 5 7 13 User Setup Plus or Minus Force RUS nnana a a E aa 58 010 DIA GIO SIC Saira E r 59 5 8 1 Diagnostics Battery Voltage casta 60 5 022 Diagnostics Keypad En e 60 9 99 Dlagnostics Screen Check ii did bas 61 5 8 4 Diagnostics Output Diagnostics Test 62 5 06 59 Diagnostics RS 232 e ee AMEN 62 5 8 6 DiagnosticS RS 232 Output Format 63 5 0 7 Diagnosis RhRS 292 e 63 5 8 9 Diagnostics Processor Check eee enero ce estote o ed A ba dicas 64 5 8 9 Diagnostics Smart Memory GM 64 5 0 10 Diagnostics Print e We EE 64 1011 Danos tcs Prat All ue ses ok 65 95 9 Calibration MENUS ee 65 5 10 Factory Setup ii NEIN de A IMEEM UE 65 6 0 SDHT ERROR MESSAGE Sisaiiasanian daa dani 66 FO TqESTERDEFAULTS unio 69 9 0 TESTER MAINTENANCE caras 69 A e e Er P T 70 LEET ne a 70 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 5 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 1 INTRODUCTION The Super Digital Hand Tester comes in three distinct models SDHT SDHT 2000 and SDHT 2000 Wide Body All models are manually operated force and length testers designed for in process control measurements right on the factory floor Bright two line backlit LCD displays allow easy viewing of highly accurate length and force measurements Both testers can select a v
46. ss S Sa om jJ to access this screen User Setup RS232 Power Output Format l Data 3 Dress P M to choose Data SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 49 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Then press to continue to the next screen 4 To toggle between Yes and No press E lor a Press to continue to the next screen Send Results e Yes 5 This screen asks if you want to put a heading on your data before you send it Press or La to toggle between Send Heading and No Heading Press E to go a O 2 Data Transfer Send Heading pn Jor np o toggle 6 This screen asks if you want to send a Test Count Press Ont between Send Count and No Test Count Press opten to go on Data Transfer Send Count t 7 This function adds the current date to the report Press lor io toggle Ont between Send Date and No Date Press ton to go on Data Transfer Send Date 8 This function adds the current time to the report Press pn Jor Jto toggle Oct between Send Time and No Time Press Option to go on Data Transfer Send Time 9 The RS 232 device to which your SDHT is connected may require a tab character To toggle between Send Tab Char and No Tab Char press nl or P To continue Option Dress VO SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 50 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Data Transfer Send Tab Char 10 Sometimes you want to send only the length or force measurements to a data logger
47. ted Press o to exit to normal test mode 5 7 User Setup You can use the User Setup menu to customize your SDHT For example you can choose power options enter your company name and more 1 Press to enter the Option menu Scroll through the Options menu by pressing until you see Option User Setup 2 Dress to select User Setup You will see the following sequence of screens Note If you press Kl you will return to the Options menu Authorized Personnel Only Enter Passcode or press Option 9 To continue and enter the passcode you must press the following buttons Units Send f PI You are now in the SDHT s User Setup menu User Setup RS232 Power 4 Press S to cycle through all the User Setup available options which are shown at right RS232 Power Press 9 to return to regular test mode User Setup Cal Info User Setup I O Polarity SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 46 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 7 1 User Setup Getting Ready to Print a Report from the RS 232 This option allows you to set up the communications port This menu has two options Report and Data The Report option allows you to setup the SDHT to print the report The Data option allows you to establish the communication link between the SDHT and a data logger or other RS 232 device 1 Press nl to select RS232 You should see a screen that says 2 You can now choose between sending data and printi
48. ter When you have entered all the letters in the first SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 54 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J Option section press Option to move to the next section City Name 1 4 next Anytown Active Area Continue entering your city name according to the instructions When you are finished press Store to save your information and return to normal test mode City Name 2 4 next USA 5 7 8 User Setup Backlight Timeout Your SDHT comes with a backlight timer to conserve battery life The timer is factory set but you can change it to meet your requirements Option Go to the User Setup screen Use el to RS232 User a get to the Backlight screen Press Jo select Backlight User Setup Backlight Units The example shows a time of 90 hours and 5 minutes To move the blinking cursor to the right press P JL To move the cursor to the left press Lad To increase the value of the blinking Zero F2 digit press To decrease the value of a unit press _tength When the desired value is On Clear set press to save your settings and return to normal test mode Light Time out next 90 05 t 5 7 9 User Setup Units Used This feature allows you to disable units of measure that you do not use For example if you use only metric measurements you may wish to turn off English measurements Option Go to the User Setup screen Use __ to RS232 User a get to the Back
49. ter sits idle no length movement or buttons pushed When a backlighting timeout occurs the screen backlight will shut off until a button is pushed or there is length movement At this point you may resume testing When a power SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 22 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J timeout occurs the tester automatically turns off Should the power turn off you must press On Clear to reinitialize the length and force 3 5 Selecting Measurement Units Measurement units can be displayed in the following pairs in Ib mm N mm g in g Unit mm kg in kg or in oz Press to toggle through the different units and view them on the display Note Different units can be selected but the first unit selected will be used if there is test data stored in memory or if a printout has started See5 1 for more information on storing data 3 6 Storing Test Data Store Pressing Will save the test data into the tester s memory This allows you to download the test data at a later time to a printer data logger or computer Using this feature you can save any of the following Test number length force time and date Manual or Peak mode up to 1 800 test results Two Point with Rate test data up to 500 test results Store To use this feature press The SDHT will briefly display Storing Test Number 14 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 23 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 7 Force an
50. ters See section 5 7 2 SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 32 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 4 0 OPERATION Both the SDHT and SDHT 2000 can test samples in Manual Mode compression and extension Peak Force Mode and Two Point with Rate Mode The following sections detail four different examples of testing procedures 4 1 Measuring a Compression Spring The following example shows you how to perform a typical compression spring test display and print the results and print a statistical summary for one test point On Clea 1 Press d to turn on the tester Mode 2 Press until the SDHT displays Manual Mode this is the default mode Zero 3 Put the platforms together apply about 10 full scale force and press Log L 3 0000 in F 0 0000 1b Zero 4 Move upper platform up place spring on bottom platform and press doaa 5 Compress spring to first load or length display shows length and force SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 33 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 Compress spring to first load or length display shows length and force EI St 6 Press to print or e to save 7 Press Coton then P EndPrint to 4 2 Measuring an Extension Spring The following example shows you how to perform a typical extension spring test display and print the results and print a statistical summary for one test point 1 Press Oni Clear to turn on the tester Mode 2 Press until th
51. the RS 232 device which includes mean standard deviation maximum minimum and range 3 9 3 Sending Stored Test Data This function sends previously stored test data to an RS 232 device You have a choice of sending all data or just the current present data If you decide to send the stored data you will have the option of saving or clearing the data from memory 1 Press EH Send Stored 13 Stored Present F1 F2 2 Press to send the stored test data or to send current test data If the print summary option is enabled See section 5 7 1 page 40 42 a summary will be created when the stored data is sent If no data is in memory only the current data will be sent If stored data was sent the SDHT will display Keep Data Clear Keep 3 Press to clear the test data or Jto keep the test data SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 30 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 3 9 4 Retrieving Test Data via Computer When a computer is connected to the SDHT it can ask the tester for the present length and force data by sending an ASCII string The tester will respond by sending the requested data back to the computer e ASCII string DRP lt cr gt requests the current length and force data from the tester e ASCII string DRS lt cr gt requests all stored test data from the tester When lt cr gt is used it is meant to simulate a carriage return or the Enter or Return key 3 9 5 Viewing Test Data on a Computer
52. troke and platform diameter Rigid two column design SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 6 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 1 3 SDHT 2000 Wide Body Features All SDHT 2000 features plus Super rigid four post frame 16 diameter platform 1 4 Additional Options e hru rod support kit e 4 extended platforms for SDHT e 8 extended platforms for SDHT 2000 16 for SDHT Wide Body e Vibration damping options e Wire crimp attachments Wedge grip attachments e Dust covers e Extension hooks for all applications e Twist Under Load TUL indicating attachment e Squareness Under Load SUL indicating attachment e Digital Squareness Under Load DSUL indicating attachment e Statistical and Spreadsheet Interface Software SSS for PC communication Printer for statistical printouts 1 4 1 Safety and Usage Considerations Before you use your SDHT read this manual to gain an understanding of its proper operation Observe the following important considerations Compressed or extended springs have stored potential energy proportional to the spring constant Use care and release this energy in a controlled manner to avoid possible injury e Do not apply more force than the tester is designed to handle The tester has overload stops to protect it but damage can still result from excessive loads Force readings are not accurate above the rated limit Be sure the operating location is clean and dry and all parts to be tested are free o
53. vailable options until you see Press nl to select Diagnostic Press opion again to cycle through all available options listed at right To scroll backward through the menu press Press m to leave the Diagnostics menu and return to the regular test mode The following sections contain detailed descriptions of the menu items RR Bm SDHT SDHT 2000 User Manual Page 59 of 71 060 1000 0034 00J 5 8 1 Diagnostics Battery Voltage Use this view to check battery voltage This information can tell you if the battery is charged A fully charged battery should read between 6 8 and 7 2 volts A battery connected to a charger should read 7 8 volts or higher 1 At the Diagnostic screen press to Option choose the View Battery screen Diagnostic 2 To toggle between Yes and No press non View Batt Volts Qr Se No Zero 3 To view voltage now press Tom The Voltage Mode Voltage Mode screen will come up followed by the Press Clear screen and a reading that tells you how much voltage the battery is Press Clear to supplying at the moment exit Voltage E n a in MEUHSIZZES2EENVM 5 8 2 Diagnostics Keypad Check Use this option to test the button layout and responsiveness of the SDHT 1 At the Diagnostic screen press lto get to the Diagnostic options Press to choose the Perform Keypad Check screen Option Diagnostic Perf Keypad Chck Now i 2 Dress P You will see this screen

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