USER MANUAL Cap Torque Tester
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1. AA Evit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Move the cursor to Configuration and press ENTER Move the cursor to the desired option and press ENTER 28 OPERATION MANUAL 13 3 1 Setting serial ports The parameters of the serial connector must be suitable for the device receiving the signal USER MENU Parameters to be set 1 Measurement 2 Memory Baudrate transmission and 3 Configuration receiving rate 4 800 115 200 4 Exit bps Bits number of bits which constitute a character 7 or 8 bits CONFIGURATION 1 Interface 2 Calibration Parity control of parity no 3 Info control even confirmation of 4 Date time parity or odd confirmation of s odd parity Sending transmission method during measurement INTERE NORMAL after using the 1 RS 232C 2 USB 3 Exit PRINT key with stable result NOSTB after using the PRINT key irrespectively of the result stability AUTOSTB automatically after the result has stabilised INTERERCE REMOVE automatically after 1 Baudrate 4800 unload under 10d or zero 2 Bits 8 bit signalization threshold a a WA at previous stable result is send if 5 Exit PEAK option is on after unloading zeroing of indications is carried out CONTIN continuous INTERFACE 1 Baudrate 2 Bits 3 Parity 4 Sending lt NORMAL gt lt NO STB gt lt AUTOSTB gt lt CONTIN gt 5 Exit 4800 8 bit none transmissi2. USER MANUAL Cap Torque Tester FSA Series File 2014 02 03 FSA GB 2 FSA USER MANUAL Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Basic Set 3 3 Safety instructions 4 3 1 Main safety rules 4 3 2 Safety rules 5 3 2 1 Transport safety rules 5 3 2 2 Safety rules during start up and operation 5 3 2 3 Safety rules during conservation 6 4 Fast start 7 5 Force meter general view 9 6 Keys and indicators 10 7 Technical data 11 8 Preparing the force gauge for operation 12 9 Accumulators exchange option 12 10 Turning on the force gauge 13 11 Description of measurement methods 14 11 1 Measuring actual and peak value of a pressure pull force 14 11 2 Torque characteristics measurement measurement registration to memory 15 12 Connecting external devices 16 13 Users Menu 18 13 1 Measurement 18 13 1 1 Measurement speed 19 13 1 2 Units 19 13 1 3 Auto zeroing 21 13 1 4 Comparison with threshold values MIN OK MAX 22 13 2 Memory 23 13 2 1 Gathering results 24 13 2 2 Presentation of collected measurements Statistics 25 13 2 3 Save read erase memory Statistics 25 13 3 Configuration 27 13 3 1 Setting serial ports 28 13 3 2 Calibration 29 13 3 3 Information 30 13 3 4 Setting date and time 31 13 3 5 LCD settings 32 13 3 6 Selecting the menu language 33 13 3 7 Printout settings 34 13 3 8 Turning the sound ON O
3. Additional option Art zero enables to set device start zero to the value indicated before entering the MENU 22 OPERATION MANUAL 13 1 4 Comparison with threshold values MIN OK MAX This selection includes the following functions to effectively assist you with the measurement memory operations and data analysis comparison with two threshold values MIN MAX USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit MEASUREMENT 1 Speed 2 Unit 3 Auto zeroing 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exit THRESHOLD 1 Status 2 MIN 3 MAX 4 ZERO 4 Output lt ON gt lt OFF gt 1 000kg 2 000kg 0 000kg MODE1 nun y SLW AUT 1 00N Move the cursor to Applications and press ENTER Move the cursor to Threshold and press ENTER Activate the comparison by setting Status to ON enter the MIN value lower threshold enter the MAX value upper threshold enter ZERO zero signalling threshold Select the option for OUTPUT and sound signalling Buzzer MODE short signal upon exceeding MIN long signal upon exceeding MAX MODE interrupted signal below MIN above MAX continuous signal for OK no signal Exit the menu start the measurement and observe the MIN OK and MAX indicators on the gauge s display FSA OPERATION MANUAL 23 13 2 Memory During measurements in automatic mode results are saved in vol
4. N cm IN m 100 N cm kilogram metre kgfm IN m 0 1020 kgfm gram force metre gf m IN m 1020 gf m pound force inch lbf in 1N m 8 85 Ibf in To change the units press the UNIT CLEAR or MENU key several times USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration Press the MENU key move the 4 Exit cursor to Unit and press ENTER MEASUREMENT 1 Speed 2 Unit 3 Auto zeroing Move the cursor to the desired i unit and press ENTER 13 1 3 Auto zeroing FSA OPERATION MANUAL 21 When activated this option automatically maintains zero indications on the device if the device s sensor is not affected by any external force or if the zero indication was produced by pressing the 0 lt key The range of values calculated in the gauge s reading graduation near zero subject to the reset must be entered under the Range option 2 digits USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit MEASUREMENT 1 Speed 2 Unit 3 Auto zeroing 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exit AUTO ZEROING 1 Status 2 Range 3 Art zero 3 Exit AUTO ZEROING 1 Status 2 Range 3 Art zero 4 Exit lt ON gt lt OFF gt 2d Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Status and one of the following options ON auto zeroing ON OFF auto zeroing OFF Next select Range and use e J gt lt and ENTER to enter the auto reset range in reading graduation
5. The LCD TIME option displays the date and time during measurement in the display s upper bar FSA OPERATION MANUAL 33 13 3 6 Selecting the menu language Three menu languages are available lt PL gt Polish lt ENG gt English lt DE gt German lt ESP gt Spanish USER MENU 1 Measurement Use the navigation keys and 2 Memory ENTER to select Language To select one of the available menu languages use the gt lt keys and ENTER CONFIGURATION 4 RS 2320 settings 5 LCD settings To enter a new code NEW 6 Language select the PIN option When 7 Date and time entering a new code type in the 8 Auto OFF same number twice message REP LANGUAGE 1 Language lt PL gt lt ENG gt lt DE gt lt ESP gt 2 Exit 34 OPERATION MANUAL 13 3 7 Printout settings According to the requirements of GLP procedures it is possible to use an external printer to produce print outs from the gauge including text information USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION 5 LCD settings 6 Language 7 Printout A Intarfaca PRINTOUT O Heading O Date O Time 1D14 gt 0 1D2 gt 0 1D3 gt Ta Ali rmalar n PRINTOUT O Heading Date Time ABCD 0 1D2 0 1D3 Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Printout and the suitable print components ID1 ID2 ID2 text strings up to 20 characters forming the lines of the p
6. fast measurement mode AUT Autozeroing on Note Numbers are entered using the navigation keys First the cursor is placed in the right digit position FSA USER MANUAL 11 7 Technical data Maximal torque Max Supporting software Measurement options maximal value measurement serial measurement dynamical measurement graph Supply 12 FSA USER MANUAL 8 Preparing the force gauge for operation If the FSA has been transported from an area with low temperature to an area with a higher temperature e g during winter water may condensate on the gauge s enclosure In such a case do not turn on the gauge s power supply as it may lead to damage to the gauge or improper operation Before turning on the gauge leave it for 1 hour to acclimatise 9 Accumulators exchange option If during exploitation time working time of fully charged accumulators shortens to 20 of the nominal value under 4h replace them with new ones In order to exchange accumulators open the cover by unscrewing 2 bolts and put new accumulators as indicated at the bottom of the housing correct polarization Accumulator case cover FSA USER MANUAL 13 10 Turning on the force gauge AXIS AXIS Sp z 0 0 ul Kartuska 375B 80 125 Gda sk ZEROING FS0000 MAN b 4 naa gt SLW AUT 0 00N m Note Put the tester on stable ground Plug the tester s power supply unit to a 230 V 50 Hz sock
7. memory file Indicators lt L gt provide the size of the bar indicated by the arrow To move the arrow scroll the graph use the and gt keys 26 OPERATION MANUAL 13 2 3 Save read erase memory Statistics The Statistics option allows for the following lt SAVE gt saves the data currently presented lt READ gt reads a file from the memory lt RESET gt erases the data currently presented lt DELETE gt delete selected data file These options show up in the bottom bar change option using lt or gt keys USER MENU In order to choose saving location 1 Measurement 2 Memory move the cursor to Memory and 3 Configuration press ENTER 4 Exit Move the cursor to Settings and MEMORY press ENTER Choose Mode In 4 Statistics Auto mode results are saved to 2 Settings RAM memory In Manual mode i saving to RAM or EEPROM SETTINGS 1 Mode lt MANUAL gt lt AUTO gt 2 Quantity 10 3 Trigger 10N 4 Delay at lt start gt lt trigg gt 5 Time del 58 6 Record R 7 Autosave EEPROM FSA OPERATION MANUAL 27 13 3 Configuration This selection includes all options for setting the gauge s modes of operation USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION Interface Calibration Info Time amp date LCD settings Language Printout Keyboard Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 External input 12 Firmware Update 13 Defaults
8. B gt lt CONTIN gt Exit USB as above Exit Mode lt Nm gt lt Ncm gt lt kgfm gt lt gfm gt lt Ibfin gt lt kg gt Torque RE Nm gt g lt gravitional acceleration in measurement place gt Arm lenght Sa m gt Correction lt 0 000 gt Load cell lt MAX gt lt SENS gt inscribing sensor parameters Factory calibr lt NO gt lt YES gt PIN Exit Contrast Backlig lt ON gt lt OFF gt lt ECO gt lt BAT gt Negative lt ON gt lt OFF gt Time LCD lt OFF gt lt ON gt Exit Time Date PIN 1234 12 24 lt 12H gt lt 24H gt Form lt YYYY MM DD gt lt MM DD YYYY gt lt DD MM YYYY gt gt Exit lt PL gt lt ENG gt lt DE gt lt ESP gt Header Date Time ID1 gt ID2 gt edition after pressing gt ID3 gt Measurem No Signature Exit Exit FSA OPERATION MANUAL 43 Keyboard T Beep lt ON gt lt OFF gt Exit Auto OFF Status lt OFF gt lt BAT gt lt ON gt C Exit Battery Charging lt OFF gt lt ON gt Level Exit External input T Status lt TRIGGER gt lt GATE gt Wyj cie Firmware update service option Defaults lt NO gt lt YES gt Exit 44 Notes OPERATION MANUAL
9. FF when using the keypad beep 35 13 3 9 Automatic power OFF Auto OFF 35 13 3 10 Monitoring the batteries charge level Battery 36 13 3 11 External input 38 13 3 12 Firmware update 38 13 3 13 Defaults 39 14 Maintenance troubleshooting and repairing minor types of damage 40 15 Force gauge menu diagram 41 FSA USER MANUAL 3 1 Introduction The FSA series testers produced by AXIS Sp z o o are designed for dynamic measuring of torque in laboratories in manufacturing and quality control applications The most popular application is measuring torque during opening a jar 2 Basic Set The basic set includes the following elements Cap torque tester Power supply unit 230 V 50 Hz 12 V 1 25 A CD containing user manual Warranty PA FSA USER MANUAL 3 Safety instructions 3 1 Main safety rules Read carefully the safety instructions included below Observe these instructions to avoid electrocution or damage to the force gauge itself or other devices connected to the force gauge e Repairs and any necessary adjustments may only be conducted by qualified personnel e Do not use the force gauge when any part of the enclosure has been removed e Do not use the force gauge in potentially explosive atmospheres e Do not use the force gauge in areas with a high humidity e n the case of suspected damage to the force gauge turn off the gauge and do not use it until it is examined by a special
10. ange recorded force direction PK7 PK zeroing is done by 0 lt key Attention Dynamical torque measurement should be carried out by saving to memory series of measurements with given sample time then display force characteristics and statistical results 14 3 Memory FSA USER MANUAL 5 Force meter general view SIXV VA OTT O 216 0 236 0 10 FSA USER MANUAL 6 Keys and indicators MAXIS VO MENU CLR J o oe VQ ON OFF key standby Navigation keys T Move cursor up or increase the digit marked by the cursor y Move cursor down or decrease the digit marked by the cursor gt Move to the next menu level or display the next option a Move to the previous menu level or display the previous option ENTER Confirm the entered parameter or select a highlighted option Function Keys MENU CLR _ Meter function menu diagram menu chapter 18 PEAK Maximum value measurement MEM Save the result to the memory after measurements results exposure Statistics PRINT Print result transmission via RS 232C connector gt 0 Force meter indications zeroing UNIT Unit change Status indicators MIN OK MAX Indications below MIN in range MIN MAX above MAX MANACQ Manual automatic measurements mode x lt LOCK Indicates that the weighing result has stabilised PKT PKY Direction of measured torque SLW FST Slow
11. atile memory RAM erasing data after supply off Saving readout erasing data in EEPROM and reseting volatile memory RAM is done by options in lower part of Statistics function screen It is possible to view results on force meter chart histogram table Memory option enables to select gathering results mode exposure of gathered measurements storing readout deleting memory Statistics exit 24 OPERATION MANUAL 13 2 1 Gathering results USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit MEMORY 1 Statistics 2 Settings 3 Exit SETTINGS Mode lt MANUAL gt lt AUTO gt Quantity 10 Trigger 10N Delay at lt start gt lt trigg gt Time del 5s Record R Autosave EEPROM Move the cursor to Memory and press ENTER Move the cursor to Settings and press ENTER Setting the mode for collecting data MANUAL each time after MEM is pressed AUTO automatically at specified intervals Insert quantity of samples max 100 After choosing Manual mode user should specify whether he wants to save the time of each measurement R D amp T option In Autosave option user can choose the place of autosaving results EEPROM In automatic mode it is possible to set result storing delay time Time del during countdown TRG indicator blinks and trigger level Trigger that is the torque level above which registration process begins In automatic
12. ct Calibration and wait until the calibration process is completed Correction option enables changing torque indications with inscribed value Factory calibration option enables to return to factory settings 30 OPERATION MANUAL 13 3 3 Information Option gives basic information about the device USER MENU Available information 1 Measurement 2 Memory device type Model 3 Configuration measurement range MAX 4 Exit internal software version SOFT serial number S N production date DATE memory card type Card CONFIGURATION 1 Interface 2 Calibration 3 lnfo a 4 Dateltime producentami INFO MODEL MAX SOFT DATE S N AXIS Sp z 0 0 FSA OPERATION MANUAL 13 3 4 Setting date and time 31 This option is used for entering the current date and time Access to this setting 1s secured by the PIN code USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION 1 Interface 2 Calibration 3 Info 4 Date time TIME amp DATE 1 Time 10 00 00 2 Date 2011 01 11 3 PIN 0 4 Format lt YYYY MM DD gt lt MM DD YYYY gt lt DD MM YYYY gt 5 Exit Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Date and time If a PIN has already been entered other than 0 after selecting Time or Date the cursor will move to the PIN option where a correct 4 digit PIN has to be entered To enter the correct digits use the T A gt lt keys and ENTER To e
13. et and connect the power supply unit s plug to the gauge s 12 V socket Turn on the FSA by pressing the Q key The gauge automatically tests the electronic subassemblies and then resets During this operation the gauge should remain stationary and its sensor should not be affected by any forces After the resetting has been successfully completed the gauge indicates zero Unsuccessful resetting is signalled by an appropriate message If the batteries are low leave the tester s external power supply unit ON until they are fully recharged The batteries charge level is signalled by an indicator in the upper section of the display 14 FSA USER MANUAL 11 Description of measurement methods The FSA tester can be used to measure pressure and pull forces In addition when mounted properly it can be used as suspension scales to measure the mass 11 1 Measuring actual and peak value of a pressure pull force The zeroing process starts automatically after turning on the device or by pressing the gt 0 lt key ZEROING LL SLW AUT 0 0ON m nun y MAN PKT LOCK SLW AUT 0 10N m To perform the measurement indicate the force direction using an arrow in the display s lower bar section and or symbol To change the measurement from the actual value continuous measurement to the maximum value peak measurement use the PEAK key stabilization indicato
14. he power is turned off 3 Info when the battery is low 4 Time date OFF the power is not turned 5 LCD settings off 6 Language 7 Printout 8 Keyboard 9 Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 External input 12 Firmware Update 13 Defaults 44 Evit 1 Interface 2 Calibration AUTO OFF 1 Status 2 Exit AUTO OFF 1 Status lt OFF gt lt BAT gt lt ON gt 2 Exit FSA OPERATION MANUAL 37 13 3 10 Monitoring the batteries charge level Battery This option is used for reading the charge level of the batteries and allows for the charging to be turned off to protect ordinary batteries if such batteries are used instead of rechargeable batteries Charging ordinary batteries used instead of rechargeable batteries may lead to major damage to the gauge USER MENU EE Use the navigation keys and ESR ENTER to select Battery and Configuration 4 Exit Charging and one of the following options CONFIGURATION ON charging ON OFF charging OFF 1 Interface 2 Calibration 3 Info 4 Time date 5 LCD settings 6 Language 7 Printout 8 Keyboard 9 Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 External inout BATTERY 1 Charging 2 Level 3 Exit BATTERY 1 Charging lt OFF gt lt ON gt 2 Level 80 3 Exit 38 OPERATION MANUAL 13 3 11 External input This option can be used when force gauge is applied in any kind of automated process THRESHOLD optionally output is used for this function so when
15. ised servicing facility FSA USER MANUAL 5 3 2 Safety rules 3 2 1 Transport safety rules Torque cap tester should be transported from producer to receiver in original company box To transport tester during exploitation original producer case should be used 3 2 2 Safety rules during start up and operation Torque cap tester supplied by producer is a safe device what was achieved by application of fire protection and elimination of mechanical chemical explosive etc threads Measurement post that consists of force gauge must be complete and safely mounted by contractor In order to avoid danger we suggest to Lp Recommendation Warnings Avoid contact with flood water or other I liquids due to high voltage 230V Damaged accumulators handle with care 2 Use rubber gloves and safety glasses if A necessary X 3 3 The proper disposal of used force meter 4 User manual training Next control date 5 Periodic monitoring of connections 6 FSA USER MANUAL Specific recommendation external feeder It is unacceptable to spill the feeder or use it when the A Risk of electric shock due to the use of 230V 50Hz voltage via enclosure is damaged cause it may cause electric shock In order to avoid leakage of electrolyte from accumulators immediate disposal of used accumulators from tester is suggested 3 2 3 Safety rules during conservati
16. mode AUTO it is also possible to set measurements recording delay Time del during countdown TRG indicator blinks and trigger level Trigger the force value above which registration process begins To start the collection of measurements exit the menu and press MEM several times or press MEM for automatic save When in the automatic save mode press and hold MEM to go to the data save menu After collecting measurements they are exposed Statistics FSA OPERATION MANUAL 2 13 2 2 Presentation of collected measurements Statistics The Statistics option allows for the following forms of presentation of the collected data lt PRINT gt transmission to a printer lt HISTOGRAM gt bar graph lt GRAPH gt graph with a time axis USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit MEMORY 1 Statistics 2 Settings Statistics Ilo 100 Suma 2418 85N rednia 24 19N 144 90N 1 40N 143 50N 40 805N 168 70 2 95N 5 75N Prb100 1 40N lt PRINT gt lt HISTOGRAM gt lt GRAPH gt lt SAVE gt lt READ gt lt RESET gt lt DELETE gt lt EXIT gt HISTOGRAM Move the cursor to Memory and press ENTER Move the cursor to Statistics and press ENTER Select one of the options from the lower menu bar PRINT transmission to a printer HISTOGRAM bar graph GRAPH graph with a time axis RESET erases the entire memory DELETE deletes a selected
17. nter a new code NEW select the PIN option When entering a new code type in the same number twice message REP The FORMAT option allows for the selection of the date format on print outs 32 OPERATION MANUAL 13 3 5 LCD settings This option adjusts the gauge s display to external lighting conditions USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit 1 Measure speed 2 Auto zeroing 3 Printout 4 Interface 5 LCD settings SETTINGS 1 Contrast 2 Backlig 3 Direct 4 LCD time 5 Exit SETTINGS 1 Contrast 2 Backlig 3 Direct 4 LCD time 5 Exit SETTINGS 1 Contrast 2 Backlig 3 Direct 4 LCD time 5 Exit CONFIGURATION lt gt lt ON gt lt OFF gt lt ECO gt lt BAT gt OFF lt gt lt ECO gt lt AUTO gt lt UP gt lt DOWN gt OFF Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select LCD settings Next use gt lt and ENTER to set the contrast at which the display 1s best legible When setting Backlig backlighting select one of the following options OFF backlighting OFF ON backlighting continuously ON ECO to backlight use the BACKLIGHT key BAT backlighting is turned off after 30 seconds to save the batteries The DIRECT direction option is used for selecting the display s direction AUTO automatic rotation of the displayed image UP standard direction DOWN inverted image
18. on The device doesn t need conservation except accumulators exchange when used that happens when after full recharge the force meter working time is shorter more than 20 from the value suggested by producer If the device seems to be damaged immediately stop operation FSA USER MANUAL 7 4 Fast start Knob Tie grip Tie rail Situate 4 tie grips on tie rails Situate object and using knob clamp the tie grips to the investigated object Turn on FSA tester by using Q key and leave the device in stationary position That will enable zeroing software version displaying and zero indication FSA is ready to work after following screen displays Accumulator charging status Force meter type m SLW AUT Indication stabilization 0 00N m sign Measurement result Direction and force value bar The torque measurement is continuous Display continuously indicates actual torque value measured by meter Torque direction is signalized by an arrow in lower part of screen and a sign or Saving actual force indication to memory is done by pressing MEM key 8 FSA USER MANUAL ja Changing actual torque value indication into peak value measurement is done by MAN PKT LOCK SLW AUT pressing PEAK key Indication 0 10N m stabilization sign changes into LOCK gt E sign and force meter changes mode into one direction Pressing again PEAK key PE nun a 0 10 will ch
19. on approx every 0 1 s FSA OPERATION MANUAL 29 When the force meter is equipped with two serial interfaces RS232C and optional USB in submenu nterface two options are available RS232C and USB After choosing proper port all settings are done the same way as above 13 3 2 Calibration Entrance to calibration is secured by PIN password Calibration should be executed by AXIS personnel USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CALIBRATION Calibration START Calibration mode Torque Gravitational acc Arms length Correction Load cell Factory calibration CALIBRATION 1 Calibration START 2 Calibration mode 3 Torque 4 Gravitational acc 5 Arm s length 6 Correction 7 Load cell Nm 2 00Nm 9 81416m s2 0 500m Nm 2 00Nm 9 81416m s2 0 500m Reset the device without load using the gt 0 lt key Use the navigation keys and ENTER to select Configuration and then Calibration Depending on the arm choose Torque and Arms length options The lt gt option allows for entering any value Enter the gravitational acceleration to correctly convert mass kg into force N If the exact g value is not known enter the parameters of the geographical location latitude and above mean sea level The g value will be calculated automatically Apply the standard of mass to the gauge Use the navigation keys and ENTER to sele
20. on the cursor to the desired option 4 Exit and press ENTER The menu includes 1 Measurement measurement settings 2 Memory data readout and saving options 3 Configuration calibration and other options 4 Exit 13 1 Measurement This selection includes the following functions to effectively assist you with the measurement measurement speed in automatic mode measurement unit choice automatic zeroing comparison with two threshold values MIN MAX measured force direction change accepted as plus automatic saving PEAK function result after the force is gone USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory Move the cursor to Measurement 3 Configuration and press ENTER 4 Exit MEASUREMENT 1 Speed Move the cursor to the desired gt o application and press ENTER 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exit FSA OPERATION MANUAL 19 13 1 1 Measurement speed To obtain clear measurement results it is recommended to adjust the speed of measurement to the dynamic properties of the measured object USER MENU Choose Smp time and press ENTER to change sample time value using navigation keys 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration MEASUREMENT 1 Speed 2 Unit 3 Auto zeroing 4 Threshold 5 Direction 6 Exit SPEED 1 Smp time 0 001 s 2 Exit 20 OPERATION MANUAL 13 1 2 Units Torque units newton metre N m torque basic unit newton centimetre
21. r is replaced by LOCK indicator Pressing again PEAK button will change direction of the measured force PKT PK zeroing by using 0 lt key When measuring maximum value at the bottom of the screen appears a bar showing actual torque value and maximum torque value for other direction if it was measured before otherwise 0 00 value will indicate FSA USER MANUAL 15 11 2 Torque characteristics measurement measurement registration to memory In order to enable changing torque measurement and to create results visualizations graphs or histograms FSA cap tester is equipped with actual results buffer memory RAM and EEPROM memory Detailed description of available options can be found in 15 chapter NORMAL MEASUREMENT CON After pressing MEM key results are a AUT stored in buffer memory Quantity of 1 00N m result in a 1 serie is set in Memory Setting Quantity If indicator MAN manual mode is displayed after pressing MEM key single measurement is stored gt a NORMAL MEASUREMENT Co When ACQ indication is turned on MEM key starts storing ACQ AUT measurements in equal time intervals 1 00N m During storing measurements successive sample numbers are displayed and total quantity During measurement storing numbers of samples and total sum of samples are displayed SAMPLE 001 100 eo A After storing all samples a graph is 1 00N m displayed ENTER re
22. rint out entered using the gauge s navigation keys starting from gt To enter the characters select D using ENTER and press gt The characters are entered using the navigation keys T and 4 To move the cursor to the consecutive positions use lt and To confirm the entered string press ENTER To delete a character enter space FSA OPERATION MANUAL 35 13 3 8 Turning the sound ON OFF when using the keypad beep This options turns ON or OFF the sound signalling that a key on the keypad has been pressed When the sound is turned on the user usually does not apply excessive force when pushing the keys USER MENU 1 Measurement Use the navigation keys and 2 Memory ENTER to select Keypad and 3 Configuration Buzzer and one of the following z options ON sound ON CONFIGURATION OFF sound OFF 3 Printout 4 Interface 5 LCD settings 6 Language 6 Time amp date 7 Keyboard KEYBOARD 1 BEEP lt ON gt lt OFF gt 2 Exit KEYBOARD 1 BEEP 2 Exit 36 OPERATION MANUAL 13 3 9 Automatic power OFF Auto OFF This option allows for an automatic cut off of the gauge s power supply to save the battery s energy USER MENU 1 Measurement Use the navigation keys and 2 Memory ENTER to select Auto OFF and 3 Configuration 4 Exit Status and one of the following options ON the power is turned off CONFIGURATION after 5 minutes the indications remain unchanged BAT t
23. splay the correct units FSA OPERATION MANUAL 41 15 Force gauge menu diagram Measurement Speed ie Unit Auto zeroing E Threshold Direction L PEAK Exit Memory Statistics Smp time Exit newton metre Nm newton centimetre Ncm kilogram metre kgfm gram force metre gfm pound force metre gfm Exit lt ON gt lt OFF gt lt d gt lt OFF gt lt SET gt Status Range Art zero Exit Status lt ON gt lt OFF gt MIN MAX ZERO Output lt MODE1 impulses gt lt MODE2 states gt Buzzer lt OFF gt lt ON gt Exit Status Exit AutoMEM Exit lt NORMAL gt lt REVERSE gt lt OFF gt lt ON gt automatic PEAK indication storing Samples Total Average MAX MIN MAX MIN Direct acces keys St dev y Rel dev Smp0001 MEM CLEAR Smp0002 lt PRINT gt lt HISTOGRAM gt lt CHART gt lt SAVE gt lt LOAD gt lt RESET gt lt DELETE gt lt EXIT gt Settings Exit Mode lt MANUAL gt lt AUTO gt Quantity Trigger Delay at lt trigg gt lt start gt Time del Record lt R gt lt R D amp T only MANUAL mode gt Autosave lt OFF gt lt EEPROM gt 42 Configuration OPERATION MANUAL Interface sa Calibration Info LCD settings Time amp date mrm m Language Printout RS 232C Baudrate lt 4 800 115 200 gt Bits lt 7 gt lt 8 bit gt Parity lt none gt lt even gt lt odd gt Sending lt NORMAL gt lt NO STB gt lt AUTOST
24. turns to force indications MEM Statistics results displaying Statistics option is used for obligatory storing or deleting actual results next measurement is possible only after deleting UNIT CLEAR enables quick exit from Statistics option 16 FSA USER MANUAL 12 Connecting external devices The force gauge is equipped with a socket for an external power supply unit RS232C RJ joint and USB interface RS232C interface RS232C Supply socket RxD receive TxD transmission mass housing Description of the data transmission RS232C protocol when working with a computer LonG The force gauge transmit the result as follows 8 bits 1 stop no parity 115200 bps Computer gt Gauge initiating signal S I CR LF 53 h 49 h ODh O Ah Gauge Computer gauge indication according to the following format 16 bytes FSA OPERATION MANUAL Description of individual bytes byte 1 or space byte 2 space byte 3 4 digit or space byte 5 9 digit comma or space byte 10 digit byte 11 space byte 12 k l c por space byte 13 g b t cor byte 14 space byte 15 CR byte 16 LF 17 18 OPERATION MANUAL 13 User s Menu The User s Menu includes all functions and options necessary to operate the gauge or extend its functionalities USER MENU 1 Measurement To use the options of the USER s 2 Memory MENU use the MENU key Move 3 Configurati
25. uration i 4 Exit and the option YES As a result of restoring factory CONFIGURATION settings the device will reset and start continuous measurement 7 Date and time 8 Auto OFF 9 Battery 10 Defaults DEFAULTS Restore default settings NO YES 40 OPERATION MANUAL 14 Maintenance troubleshooting and repairing minor types of damage 1 Keep the gauge clean 2 When using the force gauge make sure that no contamination gets between the gauge plunger and the enclosure Upon identifying any contamination remove it using a tool which does not conduct electricity 3 Unauthorised person may not perform any repairs 4 Have the gauge repaired by your local servicing facility A list of servicing facilities is enclosed in the warranty Messages and faults Message fault Cause Recommendation The message RESETTING is Resetting process Keep the gauge in motionless position displayed for an extended disturbed and press gt T 0 period of time Message AD range exceeded Resetting process disturbed Put the gauge in horizontal position and turn it off and on using the ON OFF key The values indicated by the Gauge out of Contact a servicing facility to calibrate from the selected units pressed by accident gauge diverge significantly adjustment the gauge from correct values Units displayed are different UNIT CLEAR key Press the UNIT CLEAR key several times to di
26. using this option threshold function should be turned off USER MENU 1 Measurement 2 Memory 3 Configuration 4 Exit CONFIGURATION 8 Keyboard 9 Auto OFF 10 Battery 11 External input EXTERNAL INPUT 1 Status lt OFF gt lt TRIGGER gt lt GATE gt 2 Exit 13 3 12 Firmware update Option designated for service Using navigation keys and ENTER key choose Configuration option and then External input Choose Status option and using and gt keys choose from OFF function off TRIGGER a manual measurement mode measurement storing initiated by a single external signal b automatic measurement mode storing of set quantity of measurements initiated by a single external signal GATE a manual measurement mode measurement storing initiated by a single external signal while MEM key is pressed b automatic measurement mode storing of set quantity of measurements initiated by external signal state time window Option enables program update by connecting force gauge to computer using RS232 or USB interface Firmware update message on force gauge s display is connected with this option To delete this message disconnect the force gauge from supply FSA OPERATION MANUAL 39 13 3 13 Defaults This option restores factory settings default settings for all options USER MENU 1 Measurement Use the navigation keys and 2 Memory ENTER to select Reset settings 3 Config
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