ReadStar II TT CapStar Manual 6a
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1. 11 moin 12 Hardware TES dE estu Dd sten qu 12 Auto Power Off Function 12 Attaching a PC 12 Men UI EET OE TT 13 Basic Operating Principles 14 Using the Menu 15 Connecting a transducer ReadStar Il 16 Built in transducer ReadStar 16 Attaching the Bottle Top Fixture 17 Loading a Bottle CapSlar 17 Measure Mode taking a torque reading 18 MT TETUER m 21 Primer Men NETT 22 Options Men 23 Diagnostics 24 Troubleshooting Guide 2 25 Glossary Tet AS c 26 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL a PN TRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The following conventions are adopted throughout this manual Keys to be pressed will be shown as the key legend for example Esc Information displayed on the LCD screen will be shown in italics contained within quotation marks i e TXD EDIT or displayed as an actual screenshot Refer to the table of contents to find action to be performed2. Press the key repeatealy to toggle between the following options Peak Mode Click Dip Mode Impulse Mode Track Mode Use the Key to toggle between the directions of rotation available Left Right or Both The following menus are available to change various parameters etc by pressing the key on the ReadStar CapStar and using the 4 arrow keys to scroll to the required menu and press SET UP MENU see page 21 This menu allows the setup of various parameters to be set or viewed These are UNITS Units of Measurement THR Threshold Setting view only POWEROFF see page 10 AUTOSAVE Readings automatically added to batch file and CLEAR Clear the stored readings PRINTER MENU See page 22 This menu controls the printer functions available if a suitable printer is connected using the optional printer cable See page 12 The options include printing the stored data testing the printer automatic printing on or off and setting the printer configuration READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONS MENU See page 23 The options menu allows the user to set the Time and Date of the unit plus the Date Format It also allows the user to change the Power Off settings and to perform a software reset DIAGNOSTICS MENU see page 24 This menu allows various diagnostics data to be viewed This includes the product software release vers
3. 12 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL Crane OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EE MENU STRUCTURE READSTAR II SETUP PRINTER OPTIONS DIAGNOSE CLEAR READSTAR TT amp CAPSTAR SETUP PRINTER OPTIONS DIAGNOSE TEST PRN POWEROFF Press any key to switch on Readstar Press Qo to access the main menus Use to access menu items Press to enter the chosen sub menu Use keys to access menu items Press to edit or view the selection Press Cesc to return to previous level 13 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL a OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BASIC OPERATING PRINCIPLES The operation of the ReadStar range is basically the same for all 3 units The only difference is that ReadStar Il requires an external transducer to be attached in order to apply torque while the ReadStar TT has a built in transducer CapStar II has an adjustable bottle top component fixture The method of operation for both units is based around a simple menu structure for ease of use At switch on the units are in Measure mode ready to accept torque input MEASURE MODE This is the mode in which the operator applies tightening force to a joint and measures the torque Parameters that can be set directly from the Measure Mode are Type of Measurement Peak Click Dip Impulse or Track Direction of Rotation
4. Follow instructions for key presses required to carry out required action PACKING LIST The following items are supplied with the ReadStar units READSTAR II 1 x ReadStar II Digital Torque Reader 1 x User Manual 1x Camera Neck Strap 2 x C cell batteries READSTAR TT 1 x ReadStar TT Digital Torque Tester 1 x User Manual 1 x Joint Kit 2 x cell batteries CAPSTAR II 1 x CapStar Bottle Top Tester 1 x User Manual 2 X C cell batteries 1 x Bottle top Adjustable component fixture CARE amp STORAGE This unit is designed for indoor use only Operating temperature range 5 40 degrees C Storage temperature range 0 50 degrees C The membrane keypad may be wiped clean with a soft damp cloth The unit is not waterproofed and spillages should be avoided THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD REPLACE OR FIT PARTS BATTERIES 2 type C 1 5v Alkaline Manganese type battery cells or rechargeable batteries NOTE Batteries are not charged by the unit A READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL Crane INTRODUCTION The ReadStar range enables the measurement and collection of torque data The ReadStar range comprises ReadStar Il ReadStar TT and CapStar Il These are basic easy to use readouts which allow storage of up to 200 readings Multilingual software and a consistent user interface throughout the range ensure ease
5. ReadStar CapStar will switch off automatically after a predefined period 1 10 mins As an energy saving feature the ReadStar CapStar is programmed to power down automatically if it has received no user input for a predefined period 1 10 mins Pressing any key will restore the unit to the last display prior to powering off This is to avoid the possibility of loss of data due to an interruption to the operator s activities while configuring the ReadStar CapStar In view of this it is advisable to ensure the ReadStar CapStar is in either in the Main Configure Menu or in Measure mode at the time of an intentional shut down ATTACHING A PC OR PRINTER A printer or PC may be connected to the ReadStar CapStar using optional printer cable no 701 1500 or optional PC cable 757 1500 Attach one end of the cable to the ReadStar CapStar 9 way connector as shown The other end of the cable connects to the serial port on dot matrix printer such as the Epson LX 300 or to the serial port of a PC The printer should be configured to the following settings oJ o Baud rate 9600 8 data bits PRINTER CONNECTS HERE Stop bit 1 No parity No flow control These are usually factory set as the default settings for the printer Note If the printer has an X ON X OFF feature this will need to be set to ON usually set via a DIP switch on the printer For further information please refer to the manual which came with your printer
6. of use The ReadStar 11 works with external torque transducers whilst the ReadStar TT has a built in torque transducer and CapStar has a bottle top or adjustable component fixture All the ReadStar series have various modes and can measure track peak 1 peak click and pulse Results are shown on an easy read display Time and date stamped readings can be set to print automatically The ReadStar range can be powered using C cells rechargeable batteries or from the mains All 3 products can either be fixed permanently or used as a portable device ReadStar Il ReadStar TT CapStar II READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL NTRODUCTION FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS POWER Two type C cells Rechargeable batteries Mains powered needs optional power supply WEIGHT ReadsStar II 0 9Kg ReadStar TT 2 3Kg CapsStar 3 Kg CONSTRUCTION ABS cover Steel base OUTPUT Serial dump no handshaking USB DIMENSIONS ReadsStar 1 166mm W x 190mm D x 66mm H ReadStar TT 166mm W x 190mm D x 75mm H CapStar 200mm W x 208mm D x 126mm H APPROX A oe TT only 126mm approx 66mm Vv d A E amp EN x 5 amp v yv 190mm lt b la 208mm approx READSTAR CAPSTAR READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MAN
7. quite a low value AUTOSAVE ON automatically stores after taking reading OFF User must press to store or to disregard reading If the auto save function is set to OFF readings can be added manually to the batch list See MEASURE mode page 18 CLEAR Deletes all stored readings FREQ RES Displays the frequency response CYC END Displays the cycle end time 21 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL Sa OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRINTER MENU Make sure the ReadStar is connected to a suitable printer see page 12 The following options are available in the PRINTER Menu PRINT Printer will print header and all stored readings AUTO PRN Set to ON Automatically sends date time reading and and units to printer port Set to OFF No readings are sent to printer port SET PRN Set the baud rate number of data bits parity number of stop bits ZEBRA Set number of reading before printout Zebra printer only TEST PRN Sends a constant data stream to test the printer output Display will now show PRINTING and the printer will begin continuously printing a string of test characters NOTE When printing press Esc to stop the print Display will show ABORTED and printing will stop A typical printout is illustrated below Page 1 of 2 ReadStar 73 2 00 CRANE ELECTRONICS Span 75 0 N Date 04 01 2004 Serial 22222 Time 122135722 Next Calibration due 05 23 2005 To
8. transducer span see also Click Dip Click Wrench Type of manual torque wrench which clicks when the preset torque value is reached This causes a dip in the measured torque reading hence the term click dip Frequency Response This is the setting used for a low pass filter for torque signals The frequency response is the frequency in hertz cycles per second up to which the signal is not attenuated It is more correctly described as the low pass bandwidth At frequencies above that level the signal will be attenuated or totally suppressed High Output Transducer H O Torque transducer with no coding links but internal pre amplifier giving an output signal level of typically 1 or 2 volts Impulse or Pulse A type of measurement used for pulse tools Industry Standard Transducer 1 5 Type of transducer with no pre amplifier or coding links but with the exact rated torque marked on the body Nutrunners See Angle Wrenches Peak A type of measurement which records the highest torque applied to a transducer during an operation This is used for angle wrench nutrunner type torque tools Pulse Tools also known as intermittent or impulse tools Torque tools which run continuously until resistance from the fastener is met after which they apply torque in increasing pulses until the limit of the tool is reached The reading is held in the display until the next reading is taken READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANU
9. AL ELE cCrane OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sample Individual torque reading Span The Span is the effective operating range of a transducer This is the range between zero and the maximum design limit of the transducer Threshold Torque Value The level of torque which a signal must rise above and then fall below to be considered a valid torque cycle In the ReadStar CapStar this is set at 5 of the rated span of the transducer TORQUE CYCLE Torque Cycle complete application of torque to a joint starting from the torque rising above the preset threshold value and finishing at the preset cycle end time LLI E a 2 LLI LLI gt TORQUE TORQUE THRESHOLD TIME Track A type of measurement which follows the changing torque values imposed on a transducer as torque is applied The display will return to zero after the torque is removed Units of Measure This refers to the standard torque measurement units used to indicate the amount of torque applied The ReadStar series can convert and display torque in the following units Nm Newton Metres KG CM Kilograms Centimetres KG M Kilograms Metres OZ IN Ounces Inches LB IN Pounds Inches or LB FT Pounds Feet UTA Tx A family of torque transducers which ReadStar can identify by a serial EPROM UTA Tx ID Specification of transducer by rating in pre selected units Used as an identity or name 27
10. CHANGING THE BATTERIES Removal Unscrew the battery compartment cover at the rear of the ReadStar CapStar and remove the 2 batteries Replacement Place the 2 new batteries in the compart ment as shown and screw the cover back into position Note the polarity of the batteries the positive ends should 2 face towards the cover Rechargeable batteries are fitted in the same way and can be recharged in situ using the optional charger mains adaptor NOTE If the ReadStar CapStar does not switch on and the LED is showing a constant amber light the ReadStar CapStar will have to be reset Press the Esc and keys a simultaneously and hold for a few seconds to perform a hardware reset BATTERY DISPOSAL To be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with local legislation Do not incinerate Do not disassemble Do not short the terminals or expose to high temperatures Where the customer has issues disposing of the originally supplied batteries please return to Crane Electronics It is an offence to throw portable batteries out with domestic refuse 10 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL Crane MAINS OPERATION To operate the ReadStar CapStar directly from the mains connect the optional adaptor charger to the mains socket on the rear Connect the adaptor to the mains supply and the ReadStar CapStar is ready to use When the mains supply is switched on the Re
11. JOINT FROM TRANSDUCER BUILT IN TRANSDUCER READSTAR TT ReadStar TT shown with optional joint kit fitted 16 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL HI zcrane OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FITTING THE ADJUSTABLE BOTTLE TOP FIXTURE CAPSTAR Ensure bottle top fixture is located fully into Square Drive on the Transducer Module BOTTLE TOP FIXTURE LOADING A BOTTLE Position the white pegs on the top so that they grip the bottle evenly when the black adjustment knob is tightened to hold the bottle Try to get the bottle as near to the centre of the round turntable as possible It is possible to clamp a bottle or container from 10mm to 130mm in diameter Ensure that the white pegs are properly seated in the slots so that they cannot rotate when the bottle closure is turned Measuring the Torque Select the desired operating mode from Section 1 Tighten or release the closure as required to obtain readings Arrange pegs evenly to match bottle radius Tighten nut to grip bottle 17 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL Sa OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MEASURE MODE HOW TO TAKE A TORQUE READING Switch on the ReadStar CapStar press any key Press to reset the display to zero For the ReadStar TT torque should be applied via a suitable tool to the built in transducer see page 16 For the ReadStar Il the unit must be connected to a suitable
12. READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL ReadStar Series Operator s Manual for ReadStiar II ReadStar TT CapStar Il Manual 968 01 Issue 6a Crane Electronics Ltd NOTICE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without the prior permission in writing from Crane Electronics Ltd is forbidden Copyright July 2011 by Crane Electronics Ltd The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL Manufacturer Crane Electronics Ltd Address Watling Drive Sketchley Meadows Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 3EY United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1455 251488 Declares that this product has been assessed and complies with the requirements of the relevant CE Directives READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL eee Crane CONTENTS PAGE How Io use this 4 PACKING LIST SNNT cc x 4 2 22 42912 E 4 Batteries mc 4 ST E Tm 5 Features and Dimensions 6 PDC CIC ANON 6 25 il Controls amp Connections 8 Control F ane NER 9 Battery Low Indicator 10 Changing the Batteries 10 Mains Operation
13. STAR II ONLY PRINTER REAR VIEW READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL SSS CONTROLS CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY LED multicolour KEYS Mode key used to select different measure modes Used to select direction of rotation Left Right or Both Tools key used to access the Setup Print Options and Diagnostic menus Cw Keys used to move around the menu system and alter numeric values Escape key from the current function back 1 level in menu Enter key used to accept options SYMBOLS These are the symbols used in the display panel of the ReadStar CapStar DIRECTION OF ROTATION TYPE OF MEASUREMENT LN WF ni LEFT amp BATTERY LOW LEFT RIGHT RIGHT TRACK PEAK CLICK IMPULSE INDICATOR Other symbols in the display are in the form of text Torque Nm etc READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL a EE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS crane BATTERY LOW INDICATOR When the batteries are getting low on charge the battery indicator symbol will show in the bottom right hand corner of the screen This indicates to the user the batteries are in need of replacement or recharging if rechargeable batteries are being used If the batteries are low at switch on the display will also show BATT LOW in addition to the warning symbol When the battery symbol stars to flash the batteries are almost completely exhausted and auto shut down is imminent
14. UAL Crane SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy Overload Capacity Zero Drift Operating Temperature Range Temperature Stability Sealing Humidity Serial Interface Frequency Response Calibration Warranty Servicing INTRODUCTION 0 5 of rated maximum transducer capacity 125 of stated maximum transducer capacity lt 0 1 of rated maximum transducer capacity 5 to 40 degrees Celsius 0 1 per degree Celsius IP40 5 to 75 non condensing 9 way female D connector User selectable in 6 steps from 68Hz to 4385Hz Issued with calibration certificate traceable to national and international standards 12 months typical recalibration interval 12 months parts and labour Crane Electronics Ltd offer a full repair facility and calibration to UKAS and international standards MAINS ADAPTOR POWER REQUIREMENTS Input Input Output 230V AC 50Hz 70mA UK and Euro models 115V AC 60Hz 120mA US models 9V DC 300mA all models READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL a CONTROLS e CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ADJUSTABLE BOTTLE TOP FIXTURE CAPSTAR ONLY BUILT IN TRANSDUCER READSTAR TT ONLY BATTERY COMPARTMENT CONTROL PANEL FIXING BAR READSTAR TT ONLY BATTERY COMPARTMENT MAINS CONNECTOR 25 WAY D 9 WAY D CONNECTOR CONNECTOR FOR TRANSDUCER FOR PC OR READ
15. adStar CapStar will perform a hardware reset see following page Note the polarity of mains INSERT MAINS LEAD AND SECURE USING THREADED adaptor COLLAR COLLAR The centre of the plug is UNSCREW COLLAR TO i itive REMOVE LEAD posue FROM MAINS ADAPTOR e 11 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL a OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Crane POWERING ON OFF To switch on the ReadStar CapStar press any key Note before taking any readings with the ReadStar CapStar always press Esc to automatically reset the display to zero To switch off press Tools Key and choose SETUP from the Menu Press to access Setup Menu Press the until OFF is displayed Press Screen will prompt CONFIRM Press Unit will now power down HARDWARE RESET To perform a hardware reset press the Esc and a keys together The ReadStar CapStar will start its hardware reset and the display will light up all the segments of the LCD screen followed by the following screen messages WARM RST READSTAR II The version number the selected language READSTAR in the case of the ReadStar TT and CapStar Note Performing a Hardware Reset resets the ReadStar CapStar but does not erase any settings or batch information Use it to reset the software after changing the batteries AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION To conserve battery life in use the
16. eft and Right rotation CHANGING THE UNITS OF MEASUREMENT To change the UNITS of measurement N M LB FT etc you need to access the SETUP Menu see page 21 ADDING TO THE READINGS LIST MANUALLY While in Measure Mode readings taken can be added to the Readings list If the Auto Save option has been set in the SETUP Menu See page 21 all readings are automatically added to the end of the Readings list If this Auto Save has not been set readings can be added manually from the MEASURE mode When the reading is taken the symbol will flash when the reading is displayed If is pressed the reading is added to the end of the Readings list Pressing will cause the ReadStar to ignore this reading VIEWING THE LAST READING NUMBER While in Measure Mode it is possible to view the number of the last reading stored in the Reading list This will tell the operator how many readings are currently stored Press a and the screen will display the latest Reading number Press to view the latest reading then use and to scroll through the list of stored readings If no readings have been taken or the readings have been cleared the display will show NO RDINGS Press the key to reveal the readings stored in the batch The first figure is the latest reading number This will be followed by a plus minus or equals sign to denote the status of the reading Pressing the 4 or Cw keys will allow the user to scroll thro
17. ion the working span of the ReadStar CapStar the date the next calibration is due testing the operation of the LEDs track A D converter values miscellaneous A D converter values and a demonstration text message USING THE MENU SYSTEM Viewing or changing any of the parameters within the menu structure is basically the same First select the tools menu by pressing 5 Next use the 4 and arrow keys to scroll to the sub menu containing the menu item to be viewed or amended Press to select the item The current item setting will be displayed If it can be amended by the user use the a and arrow keys to scroll through the available options and press to select If the item requires a numerical input ie Threshold or Time the figure will be displayed and the first field to be edited will be flashing Use the 4 and Cw arrow keys to increment or decrement the number and press to select The next field will now be flashing Repeat the process until all the fields have been amended In all of these operations the following rules apply arrow keys to scroll or to increment decrement numeric values to select Esc to escape back up the menu system 1 level READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL Sa OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS e CONNECTING A TRANSDUCER READSTAR II CONNECT TRANSDUCER TO READSTAR CONNECT THE TOOL TO THE TRANSDUCER AND THE TRANSDUCER TO THE
18. lected applying torque in either direction will cause the amount of torque being applied to be continuously displayed CLICK DIP MODE SELECTED If Click Dip mode is selected applying torque with a click wrench will cause the click dip reading to be displayed on the screen IMPULSE MODE SELECTED If Impulse Mode is selected applying torque with an impulse tool will cause the display to show the number of pulses on the left of the screen and the applied torque on the right of the screen see below Torque PATA VAI _ v LEFT AND RIGHT DIRECTION SELECTED see following page Before a reading can be taken the LED flashes Green The button must be pressed The reading may be taken in the Left or Right direction The LED will flash Green again The device waits for the key to be pressed before it will accept the next reading If the key is pressed the LED changes from flashing Green to flashing Red This denotes a stripped thread which is marked on the printout with the letter S NOTE on all readings a minus sign in front of the figure indicates torque is being applied in the LEFT anticlockwise direction 19 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION To alter the direction of rotation press the key With each key press the display will cycle between the following options Right hand rotation Left hand rotation L
19. nu options are RELEASE View the Software Release Number NEXT CAL View the next calibration due date TEST LED Test operation of LEDs The LED will cycle 3 times through its colours RED GREEN and AMBER with a text confirmation The unit automatically returns to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU TRACKADC View the ADC value for track mode The 4 digits indicate an averaged value of the Analogue to Digital converter output Application of right hand torque will cause the value to increase Application of left hand torque will cause the value to decrease NOTE With no torque applied the values displayed will be 2048 50 PEAK ADC View ADC value for peak mode MISC ADC The display will scroll through the remaining internal A D converter numbers and display their current output value The normal values for these outputs are given below A D No Value 128 6 8 128 6 9 255 5 10 255 5 11 42 90 DEMOTEXT Displays LCD test routine a scrolling message appears SPAN ReadStar TT and CapStar only Displays the torque span of the built in transducer LANGUAGE User can change the language of the ReadStar English Soanish German Swedish French Italian Czech Portugese READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL ELE cCrane OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The following guide gives some of the possible problems which could be encountered with the ReadStar CapStar
20. tal Samples 13 Mode Peak Cycle End Time 75 00 N m Direction 7 50ON m READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL ELE zcrane OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Threshold Torque 3 75 Nm Page 2 of 2 ReadStar 73 2 00 CRANE ELECIRONICS Serial No 22222 Date 04 01 2004 Span 75 0 Nm Time 12 13 24 Next Calibration due 05 23 2005 Samples Date Time Torque 01 04 01 2004 3 38 N m DA 04 01 2004 lau 8 60 Nm 03 04 01 2004 Lu 6 01 N m 04 04 01 2004 12355 6 07 N m 05 04 01 2004 5 70 N m OPTIONS MENU The following options are available in the OPTIONS Menu TIME Set the time of the ReadStar CapStar the time setting is lost if batteries removed DATE Set the date of the ReadStar CapStar the date setting is lost if batteries removed DATE FMT Set the date format of the ReadStar CapStar DD MM YY or MM DD YY SW RESET To perform a Software Reset Select SW RESET To reset the software press CONFIRM is shown press The unit will reset The default settings after a software reset are PEAK measure RIGHT direction and units POWEROFF Set the Power Off Delay Display will show the currently set power off delay in minutes Select the time required 1 to 10 minutes Never 20 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL a OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIAGNOSTIC MENU This menu allows various diagnostics data to be viewed Me
21. the possible causes and the suggested remedial action Fault LCD panel does not come on at power up Possible Cause A Batteries not fitted correctly or not secured B Insufficient charge if using Ni cad rechargeable batteries C Mains adaptor not connected correctly Action A Ensure the batteries are seated properly and the polarity is correct Ensure the battery compartment cover is screwed down correctly See page 10 B Recharge See page 10 C Check connection of the mains adaptor to the HeadStar CapStar and check the power supply is connected to the mains and switched on If necessary try the ReadStar CapStar with batteries to check if mains adaptor has a fault Iry the mains adaptor with all batteries removed from the device zo READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL a OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 26 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Angle Wrenches also known as nutrunners Continuously driven tools which rely on torque reaction to cut off the air supply Click or Click Dip A type of measurement used for Click Wrenches The click level threshold is a preset figure representing the amount of dip below the maximum torque level to which the torque must fall to be accepted as a valid reading See also Click Dip Threshold TORQUE CLICK DIP THRESHOLD DIP BELOW SETTING TORQUE SMALL DIPS IGNORED Click Dip Threshold TIME The Click Dip Threshold is user defined to between 5 and 15 of the rated
22. transducer before the torque can be applied See page 16 For the CapStar Il the bottle top fixture must be fitted see page 17 The display shows the readout the type of measurement Peak or Track and the direction of rotation if in peak mode If Track mode is selected the symbol shows rotation in both directions The diagram below shows 2 typical examples of the measure mode screen LED Torque Units of Measure Set to Pounds Feet Reading Type Date and Time Track mode set needs resetting if this is flashing O Torque Battery low symbol Units of Measure Set to Newton flashes if battery Metres needs replacing Direction of Reading Type or recharging Rotation Peak mode set Set to Right To change the Measure Mode press 19 change the direction of rotation press gt see page 19 To change the Units of Measure go to SETUP menu see page 21 To print data go to PRINTER menu see page 22 To view stored readings press a see page 20 To change language go to DIAGNOSTICS menu see page 24 To set time and date go to OPTIONS menu see page 23 18 READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL Crane OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PEAK MODE SELECTED If Peak Mode selected applying torque in the direction selected will cause the peak reading to be displayed on the screen TRACK MODE SELECTED If Track mode is se
23. ugh the stored batch readings Each reading shows the batch number a sign as above to denote the status and the torque reading Press Esc escape twice to return to the Measure Mode The ReadStar can store up to 200 separate readings in the batch When the batch is full any READSTAR SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL ELE cCrane OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS subsequent readings will wrap around and will begin overwriting the existing readings starting with reading 1 To clear the batch use the CLEAR function in the SETUP Menu see page 21 DELETING THE LAST READING NUMBER Pressing when Measure Mode will delete the latest reading to be stored the Reading list The LED will glow RED to indicate deletion has taken place CLEAR will be shown on the screen for one second NOTE Only 1 reading may be deleted until another reading has been taken SETUP MENU The following options are available in the SETUP Menu PLUG TX ReadStar II only Identifies the transducer attached to the ReadStar 1 UNITS The currently selected Units Of Measurement will be displayed e g NM Units available depending on the span of the ReadStar are KGFCM KGFM OZ IN LB IN or LB FT Threshold torque level at which to start measurement CLIC THR Click threshold the amount of drop in torque seen when a mechanical wrench clicks Value set is dependent on the type of wrench used usually set to
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