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1. Data Update Rate Readings are averaged over 250ms cycle and transmitted once a second A D Resolution 0 04 Unipolar Mode 0 08 Bipolar Mode Estimated Battery Life 5 000 hours Calibration Field adjustable Operating Temperature 10 to 65 Deg C 14 to 149 Deg F Enclosure Dimensions Per Customer Drawing Page 4 of 37 STRAINSERT Safety Information General Safety Do not install or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in this Manual Proper care is your responsibility Failure to heed any warnings may result in serious injury or death WARNING Use caution and follow applicable safety procedures when using wireless sensors This program DOES NOT provide safety or emergency stop devices CAUTION Improper scaling of the Load Pin may result in readings that do not represent actual applied loads and may cause damage to pin and or the surrounding structure in addition to potential personal injury The Customer must verify that all data entry values are correct and are entered in the proper fields Page 5 of 37 S STRAINSERT Warranty Information The Two Year Guarantee Strainsert wireless force sensor products are guaranteed for a period of two years after shipment to original purchaser against any malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship Strainsert Company is not liable for consequential or contingent damages and its liability is str2. rar bi L amp i i 5 i E nr Lr i Be urnam bme p Lra fee bese uem ig m ee ee ee D Ld Case GENER Cu md 6 On the Configuration tab select the Display Bridge 1 check box for single axis load cell and Display Bridge 2 check box for dual bridge or bi axial load cells under the Load Monitor Display Options 7 Enter the sensor Serial Number s Page 16 of 37 STRAINSERT gt Strainsert Load Monitor plication v2 0 000 Load Monitor Configuration Field Calibration Data Logging Load Sensor 1 Load Monitor Display Options Load Sensor 2 Load Monitor Display Options Load Sensor 3 Load Monitor Display Options Load Sensor 4 Load Monitor Display Options Load Sensor 5 Load Monitor Display Options Display Bridge 1 _ Display Bridge 1 Display Bridge 1 _ Display Bridge 1 _ Display Bridge 1 Display Bridge 2 C Display Bridge 2 _ Display Bridge 2 Display Bridge 2 _ Display Bridge 2 _ Peak Display Enable _ Peak Display Enable Peak Display Enable Peak Display Enable _ Peak Display Enable Valley Display Enable Serial Number Description Bridge 1 Description Valley Display Enable Serial Number Description Bridge 1 Description Valley Display Enable Serial Number Description Bridge 1 Description Valley Display Enable Serial Number Descriptio
3. Current Reading Resolution 38888000 Current Reading Ibs 92000 Reset To Factory Defaults Page 30 of 37 STRAINSERT 3 Click on Start Field Calibration icon Note User can abort calibration at any time by pressing Cancel 4 At prompt remove all loads from the sensor including any tare weight 6 If necessary add any required tare load at this time 7 Enter Applied Load into numeric field and press OK NOTE Applied Load must be between 40 100 of the sensor capacity Please Enter Applied Load In Pounds bsjor Cancel to Abort Cal 8 After prompt pick up calibration load wait for load to stabilize and press OK p Pick up test load Select OK once test load has been picked up to Record calibration or cancel to abort calibration mode Page 31 of 37 STRAINSERT 9 Wait for prompt and press OK for acceptance or Cancel to abort 10 Field Calibration is complete Page 32 of 37 STRAINSERT Data Logging Select Sensors To Log select sensor to data log a by checking the appropriate box Select Sensors To Log _ Sensor 1 Q21636 1 Logging Duration select Hours Minutes and a dun Seconds for required data logging period sor 3 QU Sensor 4 Q0 0 Sensor 5 Q0 0 Recording Frequency select Hours Minutes and Seconds for required recording interval Hours Minutes Seconds 0 Data Log File Path defaults to C Strainsert Log LogFile Startdate txt Hours Secon
4. RAINSERT Radio Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general population the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the radiator antenna and all persons at all times and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Page 7 of 37 STRAINSERT STRAINSERT Equipment 1 Clevis Pin Bolt Transmitter Receivers includes battery transmitter receiver circuit board Model Nearson S161AH 915R Fixed right angle Up to 5 units 2 ModFLEX Mini Gateway includes articulating antenna USB cable 1ea 3 Load Monitoring System Installation CD 1ea LOXDSENSNGRINBOLT 5 ARTICULATING ANTENNA 3 8 4 8 LAPTOP NOTINOLUDED Page 9 of 37 STRAINSERT Mini Gateway Mounting Requirements r 2x 2 188 F 000 TT 7 AC Mers Cosnmezler SBakur Li Ds Green Indicates that the Gateway module is operational heartbeat Yellow Indicates that there is activity on the host i
5. S STRAINSERT STRAINSERT CLEVIS PINS BOLTS MODEL CW XXXXXXXXX USER MANUAL STRAINSERT Strainsert Company 12 Union Hill Road West Conshohocken PA 18914 United States of America Phone 610 825 3310 Fax 610 825 1734 http www strainsert com 2015 Strainsert Company Document CW XXXXXXXXX May 6 2015 Page 2 of 37 STRAINSERT Table of Contents E 4 Strainsert Wireless Load Monitoring System 4 Saretu IBTOT 11 O 5 ONION E MEE 6 51 7 Systemi OVEVIEW 8 9 Mini Gateway Mounting Requirements nn 10 Mini Gateway Front Port Identification eene nennen 10 Minimum System Requirements nee sii sei rn an rii aiias 11 Software Installation 12 Pa Wal CIS a Wa lO T 14 Application Quick 5 15 Load Monitor Tab Field Descriptions EN 22 Configuration Tab Field Description sisi 24 Field Calibration Tab Field Description ss 28 Field Calibration Procedure sine 30 DAS OR a n 33 Battery In
6. The installer is ready to install 5 Irainsert Load Monitor on your computer Click Nest to start the installation Cancel Installing Strainsert Load Monitor Strainsert Load Monitor is being installed Please wait Page 13 of 37 STRAINSERT Ey B ij Strainsert Load Monitor Installation Complete Strainsert Load Monitor has been successfully installed Click Close ta exit Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the MET Framework Cancel lt Back Close NOTE It is recommended that the user perform a re boot prior to the hardware installation Hardware Installation 1 Install Clevis Pin Bolt in accordance with Customer drawing 2 Connect ModFLEX Mini Gateway USB cable to computer USB port Page 14 of 37 STRAINSERT 3 Connect the articulating antenna to Mini Gateway 4 Ensure that the gateway is operational by observing that the green Status LED heart beat is blinking Application Quick Start Up 1 After connecting the ModFLEX Mini Gateway pc or lap top will install device drivers 2 Re boot your computer Your device is ready to use USB Serial Converter JS Ready to use USB Serial Port OMS off Ready to use 3 After re boot open Strainsert Load monitor application Strainsert Load Page 15 of 37 STRAINSERT 4 The application will open to the Load Monitor tab which will
7. ay all readings are Gross measurements which are indicated on the display with a G to the right of the engineering units Page 19 of 37 S STRAINSERT 17 The user may add any required Tare to the system at this point Tare loads are stored when the user presses the Set Tare icon under each sensor bridge display ur I Xu Tru ANC ie Sm oS rt Laad Merino Applicat inn 1 0 000 Page 20 of 37 STRAINSERT 18 Press the Net Gross button the left of the load display to toggle between the tared and untared condition The Net mode is indicated with a N to the right of the engineering units d LI M ree NE i al ne LE Los crates 19 The user may close out communication between the sensor and the gateway by pressing the X in the upper right hand corner of the application window 20 With all configuration settings saved the user can re open the application at a later time and re establish communication with the saved sensors Page 21 of 37 STRAINSERT Load Monitor Tab Field Descriptions Bridge 1 Description in Sensor 1Px alll Battery Remaining 10075 Lower Limit Exceeded ENS Estimated Remaining Battery Life Met Gross 9000 bs E 10000 Valley ___ Status Window Net Gross Toggle Peak Value Reset Rese Pk B x Net Gross Mode Indication Valley Value Reset Sensor Display Zero Brid
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9. ds o E o of Note user has option to rename file or change file path by clicking icon C Strainsert_Log LogFile_Startdate txt Start Logging press icon to commence immediate data storage Reset Log File Path press icon to restore file path to factory default Data Logging File Format comma delimited text file S LogFile Startdate txt Notepad File Edit Format View Help Date Time Sensor 1 021636 1 Bridgel Sensor 1 021636 1 Bridge2 04 24 2014 14 52 18 14000 lbs 3000 lbs 04 24 2014 14 52 24 14000 lbs 3000 lbs 04 24 2014 14 52 30 14000 lbs 2000 lbs Page 33 of 37 STRAINSERT Battery Installation Replacement 1 Locate Battery cover and unscrew 2 Pull battery from compartment CE PRESS COP PE BATTERT CWE R LILO E PSA THA D ET 2 5 IM AX k 019 7 FALE SEA 3 Pull wires from the cavity around the battery compartment thru slots P The connector distance from the circuit board will only extend 2 5 from the end of the cover plate Depress the clip on the connector to disconnect and remove the battery Firmly attach new battery connector to ensure connector clip locks in place Install wire and connector ahead of the battery Wires and connector need to be tucked into the cavity through the battery compartment MA UE The spring at the bottom of the battery compartment must be free of wires to freely compr
10. ess 10 With the battery in the compartment securely tighten cap which must have its o ring installed and properly seated to provide an environmental seal Eii irah ee i LE ee eee 18 mndinra t wma Cae Es T NEL tici P no prm curre od rd ga pne coe Brive EHE PIETECLHO TRE amp 9 TMS COS Page 34 of 37 STRAINSERT Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Wrong or invalid serial number Verify serial number on sensor matches entry on Configuration tab Damaged or missing antenna Verify antenna connection at both the sensor and the gateway Improper signal range selection Change the range selection on the Configuration No Communication tab lt 30 ft Short Range and gt 30 ft Standard Range Obstructed RF signal path Reposition antenna on either or both the sensor and or gateway Damaged sensor and or gateway Call Factory Depleted or damaged battery cell Remove and replace battery cell at sensor Gateway sensor communication Cycle sensor battery connection Cycle gateway lock USB and restart application Sensor applied load exceeds Remove applied load call factory approximately 4096 of rated capacity Sensor bridge circuit possibly Call Factory damaged For a sensor configured for bi polar Remove applied load call factory operation applied load exceeds approximately 4096 of rated capacity For a sensor c
11. for Sensors Device List Sensor 1 21636 1 Le Bridge 1 Multiplier For Selected Select Bridge to be field calibrated Start Field Current Reading Resolution 8888 8 Current Reading 65 Page 28 of 37 S STRAINSERT Multiplier For Selected Sensor displays the Multiplier entered on the Configuration Tab H M Device List Start Field Calibration icon initiates the field HE PEERS Bridge 1 calibration sequence q Multiplier For Selected Sensor read only 1 000000 Current Reading Resolution gives the user the ability to adjust precision during field calibration to increase accuracy Current Reading Resolution Current Reading lbs displays the current live 838388000 weight reading Current Reading lbs 32000 Reset To Factory Defaults Reset To Factory Defaults pressing this icon resets the field calibration back to the factory default Page 29 of 37 STRAINSERT Field Calibration Procedure 1 OpenField Calibration Tab Field Calibration for Sensors Device List 1 sensor 1 21636 1 sensor 2 0 0 sensor 3 0 0 sensor 4 0 0 sensor 5 0 0 Current Reading Resolution 8888 8 Current Reading 65 2 Select sensor serial number and bridge from the Device List on the Field Calibration tab Field Calibration for Sensors Device List Sensor 1 21636 1 Bridge 1 Multiplier For Selected Sensor read only 1 000000
12. ge 1 2 Description Configuration tab text field as assigned for user Status Window Indicates communication status Upper Lower Limit condition Over and Under Range conditions During normal operating conditions the Status window is hidden Searching wait period message during sensor gateway communication synchronization may take up to 3 minutes No Comms indicates no communication between gateway and sensor OVER RANGE sensor A D maximum exceeded UNDER RANGE sensor A D minimum exceeded Upper Limit Exceeded Set on Configuration tab Lower Limit Exceeded Set on Configuration tab Net Gross Toggle Enables user to switch between Gross and Net measurements based on user Set Tare NOTE If closed and re opened at any time the application will always open in the Gross mode Peak Value Reset clears the last stored peak reading Valley Value Reset clears the last stored valley reading Sensor Display Zero The Zero icon is used to null the sensor display with no load applied and is stored in non volatile memory within the Strainsert Load Monitor application The allowable Zero Limit can be changed on the Configuration tab The default value is 5 The maximum allowable Zero Limit is 40 of the full scale range of the sensor A D Page 22 of 37 STRAINSERT Signal Strength Icon color coded indication of relative transmission quality Estimated Remaining Battery Life percentage display of battery strength remai
13. ictly limited to the original purchase price of the product or its repair or replacement at Strainsert s option Strainsert Company will repair or replace under warranty and return transportation prepaid provided that e Full explanation of malfunction or defect is transmitted in writing to Strainsert Company together with if possible application or short history of product use e Authorization to return product is obtained from Strainsert Company e Product is sent to Strainsert Company 12 Union Hill Road West Conshohocken 19428 prepaid properly packaged and insured at full value e Factory inspection and investigation discloses that malfunction or defect developed or appeared during normal and proper usage of product e This warranty is null and void in the event repairs or modifications are made by persons unauthorized by Strainsert Company Notes 1 Toinitiate warranty repair work ALL above conditions must be complied with fully For beyond warranty repair work the same conditions apply 3 Calibration and or investigation charges may apply when Strainsert products returned for warranty repair prove to be free of defect and the problem lies in systems components circuits test set ups etc for which Strainsert has no responsibility 4 For some special systems Strainsert may utilize other manufacturers products In these cases the original equipment manufacturers warranty will apply N Page 6 of 37 ST
14. mit when checked allows the user to change the Upper Lower Limit warning thresholds a Status Window is triggered on Load Monitor Tab Up 250000 Defaults to unchecked Limit Unit Settings er Limit Lower Limit Upper Limit defaults to sensor capacity and cannot be edited if check box is left unchecked Units Lower Limit defaults to O and can be lbs edited independent of the check box Resolution 3488000 Units selection drop down defaults to Ibs User can choose from different engineering units for display on the Load Monitor tab Upper Lower Limits are recalculated based on the selection of units Resolution is the minimum unit of change displayed on the Load Monitor tab i e 100 1000 etc The choice of Resolution in the drop down is limited by the sensor capacity sensitivity and the range of the A D The application will determine what choices are allowed in the drop down Multiplier 1 000000 Multiplier defaults to 1 000000 Can be used for custom scaling Note When Multiplier is not equal to the default an M will be displayed to the left of the Net Gross icon on the Load Monitor tab Page 25 of 37 S STRAINSERT Raw Count When checked provides the user with the ability to see the A D counts for both bridges 41 H2 Defaults to unchecked Capacity 2 457 Uni polar Mode 1 229 Bi polar Mode Diagnostics A D Over Range 3 768 counts Raw Count ze
15. n Bridge 1 Description _ Valley Display Enable Serial Number Description Bridge 1 Description Sensor 1 Left Upper Center Right Upper Right Lower Bridge 2 Description Bridge 2 Description Bridge 2 Description Bridge 2 Description Bridge 2 Description Sensor f Left Upper Center Right Upper Right Lower Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number 21636 x 1 M jo 0 o 0 Limit Unit Settings Limit Unit Settings Limit Unit Settings Limit Unit Settings Limit Unit Settings Upper Limit Upper Limit Upper Limit _ upper Limit _ upper Limit o m Lower Limit Lower Limit Lower Limit Lower Limit Lower Limit Units Multiplier Units Multiplier Units Multiplier Units Multiplier Units Multiplier bs roc bs v 100000 bs 000000 bs v 1000000 bs 1000000 Resolution Resolution Resolution Resolution Resolution 88868000 88888888 8888t e 88888888 8888t 88888888 8888t v 88888888 9888 v Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Raw Count zero limit Raw Count zero limit L Raw Count zero limit _ Raw Count zero limit L Raw Count zero limit 5 is l 5 5 EI Ils Remove Sensor 1 Reset Configuration Defaults Reset Configuration Defaults Reset Configuration Defaults Reset Configuration Defaults Save Configuration Settings Reset Configuration Defaults Password Protection
16. ning battery life is relative to consumption displayed percentage of battery output Net Gross Mode Indication N Indicates Net Mode indicates Gross Mode Units Selection user selected engineering units set on Configuration tab with Units drop down Default units are Ibs Tare Set stores the user applied tare weight in non volatile memory within the Strainsert Load Monitor application NOTE The user can Tare up to the full range of the sensor A D However the usable span of the sensor is limited by the amount of Tare Page 23 of 37 STRAINSERT Configuration Tab Field Descriptions Enables Bridge 1 2 Display on Load Monitor Display Options Load Monitor Tab __ Display Bridge 1 Display Bridge 2 Peak Display Enable Enables Peak Valley Display on Valley Display Enable Load Monitor Tab Bridge 1 2 Load Monitor Tab Serial Number Description Labels Bridge 1 Description sensor 1Px Sensor Serial Number user enters Bridge 2 Description exact serial number of sensor sensor 1Py Note Serial Number is the ID oJ required for the Load Monitor seri application to synchronize with the sensor receiver transmitter Found on sensor nameplate and or Strainsert Calibration Enter anumericfoundatterthe Certificate dash in the serial number Note is not required If no letter suffix is included in the serial number leave blank Page 24 of 37 S STRAINSERT Upper Limit Lower Li
17. nterface Red Indicates RF activity Page 10 of 37 STRAINSERT Minimum System Requirements for Software Operating System Windows XP Professional Version 202 Service Pack 3 Processor 2GHz RAM 2GB Hard Drive 50MB of free space Page 11 of 37 STRAINSERT Software Installation 1 Prior to connecting the gateway USB run the Strainsert Installer program from CD provided Minimum system requirements Windows XP 2 The installer will guide the user through the installation with prompts as follows JE Strainsert Load Monitor Welcome to the Strainsert Load Monitor Setup Wizard The installer will quide you through the steps required to install Straingert Load Monitor on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program any portion of it may result in severe civil criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law The installer will install Straingert Load Monitor ta the following folder To install in this folder click Next install ta a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder C Program Files 4 85 4L S5 Research Stransert Load Monitor Install Strainsert Load Monitor for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer Everyone to Just me Page 12 of 37 STRAINSERT Contirm Installation
18. onfigured for uni Check sensor orientation or applied load direction polar operation applied load in reverse direction exceeds approximately 1096 of rated capacity Sensor bridge circuit possibly Call Factory damaged Page 35 of 37 S STRAINSERT Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution No changes to displayed Sensor bridge circuit possibly Call Factory readings in response to damaged change in applied load Erratic displayed readings Sensor bridge circuit possibly Call Factory in response to stable damaged applied load Page 36 of 37 STRAINSERT Customer Support Since 1960 Strainsert has pioneered the force transducer industry Today we continue to champion the industry with our knowledgeable and dedicated technical sales and manufacturing team For application assistance product information and troubleshooting contact Strainsert General Contact Information Phone 610 825 3310 Fax 610 825 1734 Mailing Address 12 Union Hill Road West Conshohocken PA 19428 Website www strainsert com E Mail info strainsert com Page 37 of 37
19. ro limit 5 A D Under Range 327 counts Zero Limit allowable percentage that can be used to null the sensor output This value is stored within the application and is retained until the user activates a new Zero Note 1 Default value is 596 Note 2 The Zero amount is based on the absolute full scale output of the A D operating range Remove Sensor 1 Reset Configuration Defaults Removes all sensor information including Serial Number entries and any previously saved configuration settings Resets all configuration settings to original defaults but retains serial number information Page 26 of 37 STRAINSIERT Transmission Range there are two range selections 1 Standard Range default 2 Short Range sensor to transmitter distances lt 30 ft Save Configuration Settings user must save all configuration changes after edits for changes to take effect ld Password Protection Password Protection entry of a password disables changes to the Configuration and Field Calibration tabs Note User must Save Configuration Settings prior to attempting to set password Page 27 of 37 STRAINSERT Field Calibration Tab Field Descriptions Field Calibration for sensors Device List Bridge 1 Device List select sensor to be field calibrated from the drop down Current Reading Resolution 8888 8 Current Reading Ibs Shows a selected sensor Field Calibration
20. stallation Replacement ii ini enne nnne nen tns nnn 34 NOOU NOT a a 35 USE OMIT SUD RER 37 Page 3 of 37 S STRAINSERT Dn Introduction The STRAINSERT Wireless Load Sensing Clevis Pin Bolt and Load Monitoring Software provides a convenient method of displaying force readings on a computer through a wireless interface The program provides monitoring capability for up to 5 Load Sensing Clevis Pins Bolts These can be configured as single axis bi axial or dual bridge Each Pin Bolt includes a durable battery capable of over 5000 hrs of operations at line of sight distances up to 3000 feet Data Logging and Field calibration capabilities are also provided All STRAINSERT Load Sensing Pins Bolts are internally gaged and protected inside high strength stainless steel bodies which provides protection from the environment and minimizes damage during installation and operation Strainsert Wireless System Capabilities Sensor Type Wireless Pin Bolt Uni axial Bi axial Dual Bridge See Customer Drawing QXXXXX 100 1 B Bridge Resistance 350 Ohms Min Bridge Type Full Bridge Minimum Sensitivity 1 mV V Maximum Number of Sensors 5 single dual bridge or bi axial load sensors Unipolar Bipolar Operation Units 165 KIPS Tons Metric Tons kg kN Sensor Excitation 2 075 VDC Transmission Distance Line of Sight ft gt 3000 Carrier Frequency 916 Mhz Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping
21. standard range 8 Enter Bridge 1 2 Description fields optional 9 After selections Save Configuration and Settings 10 To establish communication between the gateway and the Transmitter Receiver unit return to the Load Monitor tab 11 The Load Monitor tab will display each selected sensor and bridge Note The initial communication link may take up to 3 minutes to connect 12 Each bridge will indicate the attempt to connect by displaying Searching in a message for each sensor bridge NOTE In the upper right corner of each sensor bridge a red circle with a slash indicates no communication Page 17 of 37 STRAINSERT lo Sont Lani Mesi Serre Laud meriter I kd Cet Logon lu 21 Indicates No Communication Zarmer 1 e i 13 After communication is established bars in the upper right corner will indicate signal strength The sensor bridge load readings will be displayed in the selected units Ioa p re sl monter ek Ein Leggy Indicates Communication established ES ail I 258 Battery ore EET Page 18 of 37 STRAINSERT 14 Ensure that both the yellow and red Status LEDs on the gateway are blinking 15 With no load on the sensor use Zero icon to null the sensor bridge La caen Ceca Logging 16 After zeroing the displ
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