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1. 21 Appendix Option 3 23 Appendix D Contact Information 24 IMPORTANT DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL BEFORE READING THIS USER MANUAL IF BREAKDOWN MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE OCCURS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR CONTACT NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC OR YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR IMMEDIATELY IMPORTANT WHEN USING A POWER PLUG ADAPTER MAKE SURE THE EARTH GROUND PIN IS PRESENT AND CONNECTED IN THE ADAPTER NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC DOES NOT RECOMMEND REAPLCING THE SUPPLIED POWER CORD THE EVENT THE POWER CORD IS REPLACED MAKE SURE THE NEW POWER CORD HAS AN EARTH GROUND PIN 1 Introduction RAD E SERIES are the world s most advanced electronic pistol grip torque wrenches They are designed to provide a high degree of accuracy and repeatability using our patented legendary gear box design and the precision of an electronic motor Capable of data collection angle measurement accuracy of 3 and torque values up to 4000 ft lbs RAD E SERIES offer an affordable solution for electronic bolting needs Push button select torque Fast and convenient error free digital single increment torque settings Lightweight and Ergonomic pistol grip design Advanced low profile handle to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity Extremely low noise level only 75db World s quietest extreme torque gun2. O 1 2 2 3 System Component Description 3 4 2 dA 5 Sos 5 oue s enabcomrmiunmcaton 6 NZ 6 20 Calibration dte sueco uei erii 6 LEES 6 5 Operation 9 Calibration Procedure 10 0 1 Calibration Equipment diec xe bea E tu roe 10 62 Calibration ue ests ees busta Ra E 10 0 9 sCOBDEattODDYetVle dod R EM toits O Oda 10 OAs SOW ale eid enm icai enn 11 6 4 1 W koko 11 6 4 2 Uninstalling E RADCal program sees 11 6 3 Calibration Software etr adt dwie AL A auis 11 6 5 Te SUP 14 0 5 CalbratiopnsAd usS TIC TIL Gaci 15 T NEQUE NR CUS Va UU EA 15 Jab 16 Appendix A Sample Calibration Certificate 19 Appendix B Option 1 20 Appendix C Option 2
3. RAD TORQUE SYSTEMS E RAD USER MANUAL NEWWORLD TECHNOLOGIES CEAMDING MANUFACTURER OF ADUANCED TORQUE SYSTEMS no MA PNEUMATIC BATTERY ELEC TRONIC ELECTRIC THE INDUSTRY STANDGRREL BELIEUE IT ELECTRIC SERIES 4 V RAD Torque Range 100 2300 ft Ibs ELECTRONIC SERIES E RAD Torque Range 200 3000 ft Ibs BATTEHY SEHIES Torque Range 100 1300 ft Ibs PNEUMATIC SEHIES Torque Range 50 8500 ft Ibs Quick adjust torque settings Fast and accurate dial a torque for maximum versatility and efficiency Soft start vary speed trigger Allows operator to safely and quickly set reaction arm before full torque is applied Equal power in forward and reverse Convenience and cost effective use of same tool for break away and final torque Advanced ultra durable electric motor design Extreme duty designed to reduce maintenance cost and increase reliability Advanced gearbox design PATENTED planetary gear reduction drive system delivering one of the highest power to weight ratios of any controlled bolting system Push button select torque Fast and convenient error free digital single increment torque settings Digital torque console display Maximum accuracy by seeing the set torque value and the actual delivered torque value Lightweight and Ergonomic pistol grip design Advanced low profile handle to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity
4. Appendix A Sample of Calibration Certificate New World Technologies Inc 30580 Progressive Way E RAD 2000 Abbotsford British Columbia V2T 672 Tel 604 852 0405 Certificate Fax 604 852 0269 Issue 1 Certificate Of Calibration Model E RAD 2000 Customer Serial Number Capacity 2000 Temp 72 deg Voltage 115VAC Humidity 52 Accuracy 3 of Digital Setting Procedure 0007 Calibration Date 4 Apr 07 Units Calibration Due Date 4 Apr 08 Calibration Technician Chris denBraber Torque Calibration Chart Torque Vs Dial Setting ze Torque FT LB E dd jm ai 52224 GE SEE 22 Gz hes E Ooo Remi Oo Oo gt 21 IE 0 30 40 50 60 70 Dial Setting Test Equipment Torque Transducer Model Number ITF 5000 Torque Transducer Serial Number 2858 1 Calibration Due Date 8 Jul 07 Capacity 5000 Units ft lbs Stated Accuracy 5 of Full Scale Calibration Stanadard Number 09 04 8041 19 Appendix B Option 1 Operation Selector switch provides the ability to program up to 8 torque settings per switch position These settings are usually the most common settings used and allow a fast switch between torque settings instead of dialing up down the torque each time a different torque 15 required This option includes a lockout key switch which enables disables torque changes via the keypad and switch
5. e Software is installed into the folder that is specified by the user and if no folder is specified this will be automatically saved to C Program Files New WorldiERadCal_V2 e Once installation is completed in your start menu there will be shortcut New World This shortcut will open the E RAD calibration software 6 4 2 Uninstalling E RAD Cal program If for any reason the calibration software needs to be removed follow these steps e Click on Start Menu Select Control Panel e Select Add Remove Programs e Find and select E RAD Cal in the program list and click on the Remove Button to remove the software from your computer 6 5 Calibration Software Operation Before launching the calibration software make sure the calibration system is set up as follows e Connect the Serial Cable between the computer and the controller Use the supplied Key Span USB to Serial Port adapter provided with the tool if you are using a computer that has only USB ports and no Serial port e Turn the Controller on with the hand held gun and communication cable connected On the Computer 1 In your Start Menu click on the New World tab to open up the calibration software 2 The software will automatically search for the Mint Drive If the system does not automatically find a Mint Drive click search on the screen in figure 7 and the program will detect the Mint Drive on the E RAD 11 3 Once there 1s a controller listed und
6. Job Number Job Location Completion Date Completion Time 2 Click Connect to E RAD on the interface and the Disconnected will turn GREEN and display Connected 3 Click on Download Data D perator ID Jab Murrber Job Location Completion D ate Completion T rne Download D ate Download Time 6 18 2007 11 22 62 AM Comm Settings Comm Seral Port E Mint 2 Baud Rate 600 2 Connect to Erad 3 Download Data 4 Clear Data 5 Disconnect Figure 10 17 4 Data Retrieval Software will automatically open up an excel spreadsheet and download all of the stored data This will take approx 30 seconds Figure 11 ERAD System ERAD OPTION Operator D NEW WORLD Technologies Job Number 1 800 883 0044 Job Location www radtorque com Completion Date Completion Time Download Date 6 19 2007 Download Time 12 31 36 PM Bolt Number Preload Torque Final Torque Set Angle Final Angle 2 400 403 Zero Angle 1348 Figure 11 5 Save this file under any file name and in your desired location in your computer and your bolting specs are now recorded and accessible in your system 6 After the download 15 complete return to the Data Retrieval Software Figure 10 and click on Clear Data 7 Your E RAD has now transferred all data to your personal computer and the memory is clear and ready for another sequence of bolting application
7. ideal for sensitive environments and standards LED Green Pass or Red Fail indicator lights Unmistakable visual signal indicates status of torque procedure for maximum accuracy and speed 2 Specifications Torque Ranges 150 700 Ib ft or 200 950 Nm 300 1200 Ib ft or 400 1600 Nm 400 2000 lb ft or 550 2700 Nm 500 3000 Ib ft or 675 4050 Nm 800 4000 Ib ft or 1000 5400 Nm Custom torque ranges are available up upon request Units Supported Lb Ft gt Nm gt Kg F Power Source gt 115V AC 10A or 220V AC 5A Stated Accuracy gt 3 Cables Length gt 15 ft 4 5m Standard 20 ft 6m 25 ft 7 6m Controller gt Weather proof pelican or upright steel case Figure 1 Figure 1 E RAD System You may order your E RAD Digital Torque Control Consoles in two different configurations 3 System Component Description E RAD System Figure 2 includes the following e Controller weatherproof or steel case e Hand Held Torque Gun e Power and Control Cables attached to hand held tool e Reaction Arm w snap ring e Serial Communication Cable calibration data retrieval e Calibration and Data Retrieval software CD e Calibration Certificate e User Manual 4 r BA NE Figure 2 E RAD System Components 3 1 Controller Below in Figure 3 are all of the input output ports in the E SERIES 1 Main Input Power Connector 115V AC or 220V AC 2 E
8. otherwise the value will not be recorded 13 Repeat steps 8 to 12 for the other settings of 10 100 load 14 Click on Save Settings This means that the controller communicated the calibration values to the computer and the values are saved 15 To print out a copy of the calibration numbers for traceability click on the purple Print button 16 Turn ON OFF switch on the controller to OFF position 17 Disconnect Serial Cable from the controller 13 6 6 Calibration Testing If you choose to optimize your individual torque requirement on your E RAD perform the following procedures 1 Turn ON OFF switch on the controller to ON position Set the display to which ever torque value s you wish to optimize 3 Setthe tool in Forward direction and depress the trigger with the gun on the calibration stand Let the tool complete the cycle and stop automatically and make sure that the Pass light illuminates without the fail light Record the value displayed on the transducer s display 4 Setthe tool in REVERSE and depress the trigger for a few seconds and loosen the joint simulator Repeat step 3 After the second reading record the average value of the 2 readings observed on the transducer s display 5 Verify the actual torque that is read out by the transducer against what the E RAD is set to achieve 6 To adjust the actual torque achieved to match the set value on the E RAD follow the below instructions IMPORTANT NO
9. angle move done 6 This increase decrease button allows the user to increase torque angle or change the unit of measurement 7 The units button allows the user to scroll through which feature they would like to adjust This arrow is explained in 4 above Figure 1 2 z Selector Switch Positions 1 through 8 be programmed with your specific torque angle values that you input into the system To program these setting simply place the dial on the position of your choice program in the desired torque angle settings that are required and then repeat this for all of the settings between position 1 and 8 Once values are programmed into a setting they will be saved and stored until changed by the user The user can switch back to position 1 at any time and their pre set values that they programmed in will come up on the screen and the system 15 ready to go Figure 1 3 Key Lock This feature allows the operator the ability to lock out the user interface buttons so that the pre set torque angle values cannot be adjusted by the operator eliminating the chance for error If the key 15 removed from the unit all unit selectors will be locked To re adjust these settings place the key back into the E RAD and give the key a turn to the vertical position This will allow for the units selectors to be active again 24 Appendix D Contact Information New World Technologies Inc 30580 Progressive Way Abbotsford
10. calibration value and to lower a torque value we must raise the calibration value 7 Save Settings 9 Turn your E RAD off unplug the communication cable and re start your E RAD 9 With the torque value on the controller set to 1800 ftlbs complete a torque cycle on the calibration stand and verify the actual torque read by the transducer to the torque value set on the controller 10 If you are still not satisfied you may repeat these steps Notes 1 Generally for every 1 calibration value you change the actual output torque will be adjusted by 2 For Example 2 If the value you are trying to change 1s right in between to percentage intervals 20 30 make adjustments to both percentage values NOTE By adjusting both of these values this may effect the accuracy of other torque settings on your E RAD 7 Data Retrieval E RAD torque systems store the records of up to 350 successful torque cycles The data retrieval system does not record FAILED torque cycles and will only record cycles that PASS Below is a detailed outline on how to install and operate your data retrieval program 15 Minimum Requirements 1 Personal Computer with CD ROM and a serial port or USB port 3 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows or newer 4 E RAD Calibration software already installed on the same PC 5 Microsoft Excel installed on the same PC The software does not require installation but the following setup mu
11. illuminate when the tool is ready for use 4 Fail light Red light will illuminate when the tool fails to complete the torque cycle 5 Pass light Green light will illuminate when the tool completes torque operation A go Jniial MOB ce AS T Figure 5 Hand Held Tool 3 3 Power and Control Cables Both power and control cables are hard wired from the factory to the hand tool Each cable is secured with a spring strain relief to provide durability and flexibility Cables are connected to the control box with turn lock military style metal connectors and provide secure and solid connection to the Controller 3 4 Serial Communication Cable This cable enables serial communication interface between your computer and the Controller via standard RS232 This cable is required for calibration and data retrieval 3 5 Software CD E RAD software CD contains 2 custom made windows based programs for the E RAD system e E RAD Calibration software enables Lab Field calibration of the hand held tool e E RAD Data Retrieval Software enables the retrieval of up to 750 successful torque operations 3 6 Calibration Certificate Each unit is calibrated with compliance to ISO 10012 using equipment that 1s calibrated according to known industry accepted standards traceable via NIST standards See appendix A for a Calibration Certificate Sample System Setup Caution Before
12. product or part is replaced or repaired under the terms and conditions of this warranty that product or part will carry the remainder of the warranty from the date of original repair To qualify for the above mentioned warranties written notice to New World Technologies Inc must be given immediately upon discovery of such defect at which time New World Technologies Inc will issue an authorization to return the tool The defective item must promptly be returned to New World Technologies Inc all freight charges prepaid When returning a tool the reaction arm s being used with the tool must also be returned New World Technologies Inc Telephone 1 800 983 0044 Email info radtorque com Exclusions from Warranty At New World Technologies Inc s sole judgment tools or accessories that have been altered damaged misused abused badly worn due to excessive utilization lost or improperly maintained will NOT be covered under the terms of this warranty Tools returned without the reaction arm s will not be covered under the terms of this warranty Consumable parts and accessories such as extensions reaction blanks arms and the are not covered under this warranty Tools that have been relabeled without prior written consent of New World Technologies Inc will not be covered under this warranty Equipment and accessories not manufactured by New World Technologies Inc measuring equipment etc are warranted only to the extent of the origina
13. B C Canada V2T 672 Tel 604 852 0405 Toll Free 1 800 983 0044 Fax 604 852 0269 Email info radtorque com WWW radtorque com 25 E RAD Limited Warranty New Tool Warranty Any new tool branded with the RAD name and purchased from New World Technologies Inc or through one of its authorized distributors or agents is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original calibration The electronic control module is covered for a period of six 6 months from the date of calibration Under the terms of this warranty New World Technologies Inc at its option and F O B either its factory or an authorized service center will replace or repair for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found upon examination by New World Technologies Inc to be defective in material or workmanship or both If any product or part is replaced or repaired under the terms of this warranty that product or part will carry the remainder of the warranty from the date of original calibration Repaired Tool Warranty Once a tool is beyond its new tool warranty New World Technologies Inc for a period of three 3 months from the date of repair will replace or repair for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found upon examination by New World Technologies Inc to be defective in material or workmanship or both If any
14. Calibration wersion2 TEA ges Se Model Frad Yoltage 110Vac GearB CalTrans Date 7 26 2007 TechniGan Chris 6 CalSernad User Date 7 26 2007 Company New World G Ratio Software 003 Set Current Unknown Torque In Calibrate Mode Select controller torque Torque 2354 Actual Lb Ft up E prz EEEE m SEVP Je nings 2 2001 FF26 11 3 1075 ime au dva dx Figure 9 Start Calibration Screen 8 Select 7 motor load to limit motor power output to 7 9 Make sure direction switch on the tool is in Forward position REVERSE does not appear on the controller display VERIFY THIS Depress the trigger on the tool Do not let the trigger go until the tool stops automatically and displays the green passed light 10 If the tool is stopped and the green Pass light on the tool is not illuminated or the Fail red light is illuminated place the direction switch in REVERSE and depress the trigger for a couple of seconds Repeat step 9 11 Record the reading on the transducer s display take a couple more readings to make sure that the readings are in the same value range and take the average of the values 12 In the Calibration Torque table place the cursor in the text box underneath the label value of 7 and type in the average torque value calculated in the previous step Press Enter Attention Enter must be pressed after every entry
15. Extremely low noise level only 75db World s quietest extreme torque gun ideal for sensitive environments and standards LED Green Pass or Red Fail indicator lights Unmistakable visual signal indicates status of torque procedure for maximum accuracy and speed Quick adjust torque settings Fast and accurate dial a torque for maximum versatility and efficiency Soft start vary speed trigger Allows operator to safely and quickly set reaction arm before full torque is applied Equal power in forward and reverse Convenience and cost effective use of same tool for break away and final torque Imagine the freedom no air lines no power cords The lightweight design of the B SERIES makes them ideal for any application especially where compressed air and electricity are not readily available Advanced gearbox design PATENTED planetary gear reduction drive system delivering one of the highest power to weight ratios of any controlled bolting system PATENTED planetary gear reduction Delivers one of the highest power to weight ratios of any pneumatic controlled bolting system Smooth continuous flow of controlled torque Eliminates destructive hammering Lightweight ergonomic pistol grip design Reduces operator strain and injury resulting in increased productivity Unmatched reliability and quality Delivered by one of the most advanced engineered gear boxes on the market www radtorque com Table Of Contents Me
16. TE If calibration values are increased actual torque applied decreases If calibration values are decreased actual torque applied increases mil Erad Calibration Version Mew Erad Help Calibration wersion2 SEL ng PE Se Model Erad Voltage 110Vac GearBox CalTrans Date 7 26 2007 TechniGan Chris GSeral CalSernad 0 0 User Date 7 26 2007 2 Company New World G Ratio Software 003 Get Current Unknown 1 20 Torque In Calibrate Mode select controller torque s ane Torque 1075 1326 1587 203 264 Actual Lb Ft a L HH 3 aLr aTa te Ee PR 27 i pone Figure 10 Adjust Values Few 2 001 7726 11 93 14 6 7 Calibration Adjustment Example Example E RAD set to 1800 ftlbs Transducer reads out 1750 ftlbs All though this value is within 3 we can narrow this difference 3 By following steps 1 through 7 in section 6 5 re connect to the E RAD calibration software 4 Once connected in the percentage intervals find the value that 1s closest to the torque value that you are trying to adjust 5 For our example of 1800 ftlbs 70 in figure 9 is the value that we are going to adjust 6 To bring the actual torque up from 1750 to 1800 ftlbs we are going to change the 70 value from 1790 down to 1760 gt Hemember the general rule that to bring a torque value up we must lower the
17. er List of E RAD s found on this computer click OK 82 Communications Setup TERENIE nn Looking for cam ports Mow 255 Figure 7 Communication Port Setup 4 Once the software has opened Figure 8 click the connect button on the lower task bar of the screen 80 Erad Calibration Version2 Mew Erad Help Calibration versione 2 4 EM THE MDUST RY STEW UNL DELELE FTT qe ryj ZPA A w Model Erad Voltage 10 GearBox Cal Trans Date F 26 2007 Technician Chris G Serial CalSerial User Date 7 25 2007 Company New World G Ratio Software 003 Get Current Unknown Los T 24 30 Torque Connected 7 Actual Lb Ft Torque s 3 2 1 Actual Lb Ft Rew 2 007 7726 11 93 Figure 8 Main Calibration Screen 5 Once connected the connect button will turn orange and read disconnect Figure 9 6 Click the dark green Enter Calibrate Mode button and the calibration values will appear under the intervals and the Enter Calibration Mode button will turn dark orange 7 To begin calibration click the percentage intervals in a sequential order according to the motor power percentage desired The buttons background will change from blue to purple and this will indicate which value you are running 12 Erad Calibration Version Mew Erad Help
18. l manufacturer s warranty There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year from date of calibration and to the extent permitted by law Liability for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law OWED CRRORAS TER S FT ROAGER ABOUT NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC New World Technologies is a leading Canadian manufacturer of pneumatic battery powered and electronic pistol grip torque wrenches Our advanced products have proven to be successful all over the world in such industries as oil and gas petrochemical mining aerospace and manufacturing we continue to invest in and employ the latest technology to achieve the highest level of innovation quality and performance which has resulted in multiple patents for our products NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC 30580 Progressive Way Abbotsford V2T 622 Canada T 604 852 0405 F 604 852 0269 E info radtorque com RAD TORQUE
19. l stops and the Red Failed indicator illuminates on the handgrip o the set torque is reached and the green Pass light is illuminated the tool reverses direction for a short pulse motion to release the reaction arm from the bolt e Upon completion of the bolting job or at the end of the day power down the controller by turning the ON OFF switch to OFF It 1s not necessary to disconnect the cables from the controller e Download the torque records to a Personal Computer windows based if desired recommended at the end of a job See section 8 6 Calibration Procedure E RAD systems leaving New World Technologies Inc are calibrated the Lab prior to shipping A Calibration Certificate see appendix A is issued for each tool and shipped with each tool 6 1 Calibration Equipment Basic requirements e Personal Computer with CD ROM and a serial port or USB port e Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP or newer e Torque measuring equipment display transducer ETC 6 2 Calibration Period New World Technologies Inc recommends that the system be calibrated once a year according to the date specified on the Calibration Certificate The calibration period complies with industry standards for precision measuring devices Customers may wish to perform calibration in their facility at different intervals within the period listed above for various reasons e Tool was exposed to extreme temperatures e Rough handling o
20. must be allowed to rest securely against the adjacent bolt or a near by solid object that 1s on the same plane as the bolt that you are working on Figure 6 AR Warning Keep hands clear of the reaction arm when the tool 1s in use Failure to comply may result in serious injury Figure 6 Reaction Arm e Turn main power switch to ON position When the Green ON light on the control box Assembly 16 illuminated the unit 1s powered e Once internal self test is completed and passed the System Ready light on the hand held tool is illuminated The display will flash model and firmware version for 2 seconds then displays on the top row last used torque setting and on the bottom row and the actual torque reading e To increase torque setting press on the INCREASE arrow If maximum value of torque setting 1s reached the displayed value does not change If the buttons are pressed briefly the torque changes by a single increment If the buttons are held down for 3 seconds the torque will start to change in increments of 10 counts and finally in increments of 100 e decrease torque setting press on the DECREASE arrow If minimum value of torque setting 1s reached the displayed value does not change If the buttons are pressed briefly the torque changes by a single increment If the buttons are held down for 3 seconds the torque will start to change in increments of 10 counts and finally increments of 100 e change uni
21. plugging in main power cord or Hand Held Tool cables make sure the main power switch is in the OFF position Failure to comply may result in equipment failure or equipment damage Caution Do not force the connectors onto the Controller Failure to comply may result in damage to the connectors Caution Never lift the tool by the cables Do not pull excessively on the cables or drag the Controller by pulling on the cables Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment 4 Caution Before powering up the unit perform the following steps 1 Align control cable notch to the notch in the controller Push the connector in forward and turn clock wise at least 14 turn until the plug locks into the connector on the case 2 Align power cable notch to the notch in the controller Push the connector in forward and turn clock wise at least 14 turn until the plug locks into the connector on the case 3 Connect main AC power plug to an appropriate AC power source 115V AC or 220V AC according to the model 4 Make sure serial communication cable is disconnected Caution Make sure that all connectors are secured prior to turning the power switch ON Failure to comply may result in equipment failure and or equipment damage 5 Operation Instructions This section details the operation of the E RAD system When the tool is 1n operation the Reaction Arm rotates in the opposite direction to the Output Square Drive and
22. position programming Programming a switch position 1 Place the switch knob to the position to be programmed 2 Turn the key to the right in this position key removal in not allowed 3 Press increase or decrease to reach the torque setting required 4 if more position are required to be programmed turn the switch know to the next position and repeat step 3 5 Alter the last position programming turn the key left and remove the key 6 Positions are now programmed and ready to use Note When the key 15 removed the keypad 16 disabled pressing on any of the buttons will have no effect 20 Appendix Option 2 Operation Standard Features E RAD torque angle pre sets will come pre set to zero from the manufacturer and are to be adjusted to the desired settings by the user This 1s outlined below v If the angle is set to zero than no angle movement will take place v If the torque is set to zero no initial torque will take place and the tool will only perform the programmed angle movement only The tool will walk up and seat the reaction arm and then complete the angle movement If both the torque and angle are set to zero the tool will not operate Figure 1 1 6 21 Figure 1 1 User Interface above e 1 This indicates the initial torque value that the E RAD will achieve before initializing into the angle movement e 2 This will indicate the actual torque applied by the E RAD m you
23. r initial torque cycle 3 This will indicate which unit of measurement your E RAD 15 operating in This system can operate in ft Ibs Nm or KgF e 4 This arrow will indicate which value or setting you would like to adjust In Figure 1 1 this arrow is positioned to the right of the FP ft lbs which means that by pressing the increase decrease buttons you will be able to scroll through the different units of measurement e change the position of the arrow which will allow you to adjust either the initial torque units of measurement or angle movement press the Units button 7 to move this arrow to the right of your desired feature that you would like to adjust e 5 This will indicate what angle movement the E RAD is programmed to perform after the initial torque cycle Once the cycle is complete the E RAD will display angle move done e 6 This increase decrease button allows the user to increase torque angle or change the unit of measurement e 7 The units button allows the user to scroll through which feature they would like to adjust This arrow is explained in 4 above 22 Appendix D Option 3 Operation Figure 1 1 Standard Features v v w All E RAD torque angle pre sets will come pre set to zero from the manufacturer and are to be adjusted to the desired settings by the user This is outlined below Positions 1 through 8 will have the option of torque and angle If the angle is
24. r significant shock to the system e Tool seems to be exceeding the accepted torque error or tolerance margin 6 3 Calibration overview To perform an E RAD calibration the controller must be connected to a PC with the serial communication cable and may require the Key Span USB to Serial Port Adapter which is supplied by New World Technologies with every E SERIES tool The PC must have the E RAD Cal calibration software installed prior to calibration which 15 also provided by New World Technologies See 6 4 1 The hand held tool must be coupled to a suitable test fixture fitted with a torque sensor transducer The E RAD Cal software allows us to calibrate 11 different calibration points on the systems which range from 7 of the guns output amps up to 100 of the guns output amps 10 intervals With this data comparing percentage of amperage vs actual torque the E RAD creates a linear graph internally which allows the tool to deliver accurate repeatable torque 10 6 4 Calibration Software Standard windows based calibration software 16 required for the calibration and is included with every tool 6 4 1 Installation To install E RAD Cal software e Place the E RAD Cal software CD in the CD Rom drive e installation does not start automatically select my computer and double click open on the CD ROM D drive Select and double click the setup file picture of computer this will launch the installation program
25. set to zero than no angle movement will take place If the torque is set to zero no initial torque will take place and the tool will only perform the programmed angle movement only The tool will walk up and seat the reaction arm and then complete the angle movement If both the torque and angle are set to zero the tool will not operate This can be used as a safety lock out setting on the selector switch Figure 1 1 z User Interface e 1 This indicates the initial torque value that the E RAD will achieve before initializing into the angle movement e 2 This will indicate the actual torque applied by the E RAD in your initial torque cycle 23 3 This will indicate which unit of measurement your E RAD 15 operating in This system can operate in ft Ibs Nm or KgF 4 This arrow will indicate which value or setting you would like to adjust In Figure 1 1 this arrow is positioned to the right of the FP ft lbs which means that by pressing the increase decrease buttons you will be able to scroll through the different measurements To change the position of the arrow which will allow you to adjust either the initial torque unit of measurement or angle movement press the units button 7 to move this arrow to the right of your desired feature that you would like to adjust 5 This will indicate what angle movement the E RAD is programmed to perform after the initial torque cycle Once the cycle is complete the E RAD will display
26. st be performed 1 Insert E RAD Calibration Software CD in to the CD ROM drive 2 Select my computer and double click open on the CD ROM drive Select E RAD Data V2 003 Setup folder and then double click the Setup file 3 From here the setup will guide you through installing the software onto your computer 4 After the setup 1s complete unless otherwise specified the Data Retrieval Software will be installed Computer Program Files E RAD Data From here copy the short cut of the E RAD Data Logger and paste this onto your desktop for easy accessibility 7 1 Data Retrieval Operation 1 Before opening the E RAD Data Retrieval Software connect your E RAD Control Box to your computer using the Serial Communication Cable and Key Span USB to Serial Adapter if necessary Turn the E RAD ON 2 Open the Data Retrieval program 3 Once open the below screen will automatically detect which port and baud rate your E RAD is connected to Figure 1A Once detected the COMM PORT SETUP will display your computers connection to the E RAD Figure 1B COMM PORT SETUP COMM PORT SETUP Searching for Erad Plea e Wait 3 EXIT Comm6 ERAD 3600baud SEARCH AGAIN OK Figure 1A Figure 1B 16 Figure 10 Data Retrieval Main Screen 1 Once the Data Retrieval main screen appears fill out your desired information into the screen Operator ID
27. thernet Communication Port Ethernet to Serial Port Cable Provided to connect your E RAD to a PC for calibration and data retrieval 3 Connectors for Pistol Grip Torque Gun Military style connector provide a protected interface between the Controller and the Hand Held Tool 3 1 Figure 3 Controller Connections Below in Figure 4 the user interface is outlined 1 3 Button Touch Pad Overlay Provides the user the ability to increase decrease torque angle and change the units of measurement 2 LCD Display Visual feedback of the torque setting torque achieved preset angle and direction of rotation 3 Main Power Switch This switch will turn the E RAD on off 4 Green Power Light This light will illuminate when the power is turned on UNITS SETVALUE INCREASE M DECREASE ACTUAL www radtorque com TORQUE SETTING Figure 4 User Interface 2 2 Hand Held Tool The E SERIES pistol grip torque gun is trigger activated with a bi directional forward reverse switch On the back of the gun housing is a 3 LED light display which notifies when the gun is ready for use the torque cycle has passed or if the torque cycle has failed Details are shown below in Figure 5 1 On Off Trigger switch hand tool activation 2 Forward Reverse switch controls direction of rotation This will also be stated on the control box display if in question of direction 3 System Ready light Green light will
28. ts of measurements press on UNITS The units will cycle between Ft Lb Nm and Kg F e Set the torque to the setting required for your application e To perform a torque operation o Make sure the torque setting is correct o Couple the hand held tool with socket onto the bolt o Make sure the direction switch 15 set to forward verify display if in question as this will show REVERSE ACTUAL TORQUE forward on the bottom row o Make sure reaction arm has a proper and safe point of reaction Figure 6 o Press the trigger and hold it down until the hand held tool stops rotating and the Pass light illuminates The hand held tool operates until the actual torque reaches the preset value Pass indicator Illuminated and then stops automatically If the Trigger 1s released before the set torque 15 reached or the tool fails to reach the required torque the Fail indicator light is illuminated o Toclear an error or a failed indicator illumination set the direction switch to REVERSE bottom line of LCD displays REVERSE Any error or failed indicator illumination is cleared Pressing the Trigger causes the tool to operate in the reverse direction as long as the Trigger 15 pressed o If the tool is unable to reach the correct torque switch the Direction switch to reverse back the bolt off and then repeat the torque operation IMPORTANT NOTE If the tool 15 running for more than 20 seconds and the correct torque is not reached the too
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