USER MANUAL - Sensor Technology
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1. VIEW Version 3 USER MANUAL 2 Torq iew3 jie 400 600 309 POWER o E A E N Br ES aN LE Be A yon 200 10500 5 TORQUE ree 20 0 C A non SENSOR Apollo Park Ironstone Lane Wroxton Banbury OX15 6AY N E Tel 44 0 1869 238400 Fax 44 0 1869 238401 KASS lt TECHNOLOGY LTD Email info sensors co uk Web www sensors co uk TorqView3 Software TorqView version3 can be installed as a Demo if a full program has not yet been purchased and as a Full purchased program The demo program allows for 10 hours use and all functions are available except the save to file function If TorqView was purchased with the transducer the transducer will be enabled to run TorqView If TorqView was purchased at a later date then an activation key is required to convert the program from Demo to Full The factory will send the activation key and details of how to convert are on the About Screen towards the end of this manual Recommended minimum system requirements Sensor Technology recommends a PC running Windows 2000 XP or Vista with a minimum of 256 MB of RAM a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels a Pentium Ill Celeron 600MHz or equivalent processor and a minimum of 200MB free disk space CAUTION If planning to use a USB connection please read the USB Driver Instruction Guide before installing TorqView or Transducer Control Program Installing TorqView step 1 Insert the T2. and in particular the Transducer Status Lights for more information See the table below for an interpretation and possible actions Transducer Status Lights Interpretation and actions Mode _Wamins _ _ _ Peak mode One of the peak options has been selected in either the transducer control software or by using the analog lead contact closure on pin 8 Analog Scaling The full scale of the analog out has been changed to a user selected scale in the transducer control program Additional Information There is no requirement to install LabVIEW because TorqView is a self running executable file However if LabVIEW is installed and there is a requirement to make unique programs or allow TorqView to communicate with other LabVIEW programmes VI s are available from Analog Fault CHO In voltage output mode the analog output pin is short circuit in current output mode the analog output pin is open circuit Check the analog connector wiring on Channel 0 Analog Fault CH1 In voltage output mode the analog output pin is short circuit in current output mode the analog output pin is open circuit Check the analog connector wiring on Channel 1 Zero Offset High There may be an offset applied to the current torque applied value because the Zero Peaks has been pressed while torque greater than 10 of the fsd has been applied Exceeded temp Shaft temperature has exceeded normal operating cond
3. Full program The Demo program will display how many minutes remain Both programs will also display the Serial No of the active transducer the date of its last calibration its manufactured date the firmware version and the Transducer Status Lights diagnostic box Convert to Full program To convert the program from Demo to Full enter an Activation key supplied at a later date only on purchase of a full program in the box and the press the Activate button Next exit TorqView and restart the program Factory default reset If a factory default reset details in User Manual has been carried out and TorqView was purchased with the transducer then TorqView reactivation is not required However if a factory default reset has been carried out and TorqView was purchased at a later date then reactivation is required ae E32 Torq iew3 Transducer Status Lights The rectangular transducer status lights box illuminates appropriate lights to enable diagnostics An appropriate Warnings light will illuminate if the TorqView Function Bar LED changes colour from Green to Yellow Likewise an appropriate Errors light will illuminate if the TorqView Function Bar LED changes colour from Green to Red Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 9 TSE3168V If while using TorqView on the other screens the TorqView Function Bar LED changes colour from Green to Yellow or from Green to Red then always refer to the About Screen
4. the peaks of the Torque Speed and Power values Click POWER GAUGE and TEMP GAUGE to select power and shaft temperature dials Click RECORD to start recording data See Setup Screen for details on how to set parameters and record save a file Function buttons will change to a darker grey when switched on Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 4 TSE3168V Dials Screen Ei Torq iew3 a wees te Bias eae 1 3000 9500 10500 SPEED The Dials Screen is the main TorqView screen and displays torque speed power and temperature The torque dial is automatically scaled to the FSD of the connected transducer Units and full scale are displayed on the dial and can be user configured via the Setup Screen The torque dial can be set to display Center Zero zero at the top centre or Normal zero at bottom The blue needle displays the torque applied value Peak Torque is displayed in two ways If the dial is in Center Zero mode orange needles will display the peak value for both the CC and CCW directions If the dial is in Normal mode one orange needle will display the highest peak from either the CC or CCW direction The Speed dial scale is automatically adjusted depending on the value e g if the speed rises above 1000 rpm the scale will auto adjust to 5000 rom The blue needle displays actual speed values whereas the orange needle displays the peak speed value The Temp dial displays the temperat
5. the torque chart go through zero to show bi polar torque Zoom tools are available at the bottom left of the chart The Export Chart button allows the chart s current data to be exported as several picture formats or to the clipboard These settings are adjustable on the Setup Screen Use the Zoom tools to export a specific section of the chart Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 7 TSE3168V Setup Screen Ee Torq iew3 TORQ The Setup Screen is used to select the scales and units displayed on other screens as well as to select other options Scale The Scale section has functions to override the default Torque Speed and Power scales To change the scale toggle the Auto User button to User and enter the scale by typing or toggling the Torque Speed and Power Units The Units section has functions to select the units displayed on other screens by clicking the drop downs Changes between different units of Torque Power and Temperature Eg Nm to Ibf in are possible Save to file not available on the Demo program The Save to File section has functions to record the selected data into a text file The channels to be recorded are selected by using the check boxes There is also the option to add an operators name notes or comments These details will form the header of the text file containing the date serial number of the active transducer and if applicable the operator and comments Once th
6. en transducers when using TorqView For ease of use the next time TorqView is run it will default to the previously selected port a transducer was connected TorqView Function Bar The TorqView Function Bar located at the bottom of all the screens shows all the relevant TorqView buttons The LED illuminates green when connected to show that the transducer is working correctly If any warnings or errors occur with the transducer while running TorqView the LED will change its colour from Green to Yellow Warning or to Red Error To diagnose the warning or error see the About Screen to diagnose The Function Bar also shows the serial number of the currently active transducer If two transducers are connected they can be changed using the Setup Screen Click EXIT TORQVIEW to exit the program Choose Shutdown to close the program or Standby to disconnect the transducer and leave the screen showing so the program can be run again To run the program from Standby click on the white arrow button at the top left hand corner of the screen Et Torq iew File Edit Operate Tools Window Help Dials Digital Chart Setup About Click ZERO TORQUE to zero the torque value Care should be taken when using the ZERO TORQUE function because an offset could be created if there is any torque already applied Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 3 TSE3168V Click ZERO PEAKS to zero
7. ese details are entered click Save Settings Chose the destination of the file and its name Next click RECORD on the TorqView Function Bar to start recording data to the specified text file Note SAVE SETTINGS BUTTON MUST BE CLICKED BEFORE CLICKING RECORD To view saved files double click file at saved destination The file will open in Notepad or a related text viewer Data will be displayed in columns in the order of the boxes checked E g if Torque and Power are checked then Torque will be column 1 Export Chart The Export Chart section has functions to setup which file type to export the picture of the chart whether to save it as a file or copy it to the clipboard It also enables grid lines to be selected Filters The Filters section has functions to smooth any erratic data The frequency response will reduce depending on the filter factor Check Save Filters to store the filter value in the transducer so that it can be remembered after a power cycle If Save Filters is unchecked when SET button is pressed then the value will return to the last saved value after a power cycle select Transducer If more than one transducer is connected select one from the drop down menu and click on Select for it to be active and connected Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 8 TSE3168V About Screen The About Screen displays the TorqView version and whether it is a Demo or
8. itions Temperature compensation may no longer effective or calibration valid Over torque Torque has been applied greater than the specified FSD Critical over torque Torque has been applied greater than 120 of the FSD Contact factory if warning continues Sensor Technology on the website www sensors co uk at http sensors co uk products pages labvi htm Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 10 Capture Board The DSP has failed to Initialise Power cycle the transducer Contact factory if error continues SAWS A SAW device has failed Contact factory if error continues Irregular Voltage One or more of the internal voltages is not within specification Check the input power supply is within specification of the data sheet Contact factory if error continues Failed Temp sensor The infrared temperature sensor has failed Temperature compensation is ineffective Contact factory if error continues TSE3168V
9. orqView installation CD into any CD drive The program will auto run and display the following screen Ge SENSOR ey Se TECHNOLOGY TorqView RWT320 series only Transducer Control RwT320 series only Manuals View Visit our website Step 2 Click on the Install button opposite TorqView Step 3 Follow the guidance Step 4 On completion TorqView is ready to run The default install directory is C Program Files Sensor Technology TorqView3 Torqview3 exe Running TorqView To avoid any communication errors it is advised that all torque transducer cables and leads are correctly plugged in and the instrument is turned on before running TorqView TorqView can be run from Start Programs Sensor Technology TorqView3 A shortcut can also be found in the Start Bar menu _ St Torqviews Programs gt Documents gt Settings gt Search gt Help iA 2 E Run ky Shut Down Asar S BAPO Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 1 TSE3168V When TorqView starts a screen will be displayed to enable users to select which port the transducer is connected to Eiisearch For Transducers TORAW a Port and Transducer select J AUTO Click on the left hand side drop down menu to show all available ports found on the computer AUTO will search for transducers connected on all ports Use AUTO if more than one transducer is connected AUTO RS232 will search for transducer
10. s connected only on RS232 ports AUTO USB will search for transducers connected only on USB ports COM1 etc will search for transducers connected only on COM1 etc ports If it is known which port the transducer is connected then select it from the list and click it Eitsearch For Transducers TORAW AW Port and Transducer select v AUTO AUTO R5232 AUTO USB COM1 COM2 Next click on the Search button TorqView will now search for transducers connected on the selected port Ei Search For Transducers TORAW a Port and Transducer select Searching A Searching text will flash blue and an indicator will show the progress This may take a few minutes depending on the number of ports When the transducer connected to its port has been found it will be displayed in a drop down menu If more than one transducer has been found it will display all of them in a drop down menu Select which transducer to use Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 2 TSE3168V E Search For Transducers 3 COM 2 Model RWT321 CE Serial Number 0001177 Eisearch For Transducers Port and Transducer select AAAA e z COM2 Model RWT321 CE Serial Number 0001177 COM4 Model RWT321 CE Serial Number 0001174 The selected transducer will now be connected and the Search For Transducers screen will disappear and be replaced by the Dials Screen See the Setup Screen for more information on how to change betwe
11. ure inside the transducer See the Data sheet for limitations The Power dial displays the power as a function of the torque and speed applied Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 5 TSE3168V Digital Screen Et Torqview3 wile xi m The Digital Screen displays the same data less temperature as the Dials Screen but as digital bars The blue coloured bar displays the actual data whereas the orange coloured bar as an underlay of the blue coloured bar displays peak value Actual and Peak values are also displayed as numeric values under the coloured display bars Revision 4 December Sensor Technology 2007 Page 6 TSE3168V Chart Screen C2 Torq iew3 m lt Dx x lt TORQUAY The Chart Screen displays the data onto a chart Scales are automatically set at initialisation or user set via the Setup Screen Check the Torque Speed Power boxes to select which channels to display Any combination is possible Only the selected channel scales will be visible The Start Chart button starts and stops the chart with the green light illuminated to indicate that the chart has started and no light illuminated to indicate that the chart has stopped With the chart is stopped the horizontal slider can be used to analyse the data The Clear Chart button deletes data from the chart The Center Zero button allows
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