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1. 1 Ready S ZE e No 2 Request Fed Sign oe r e f 3 Transmit Data a Value PS o d Common lt a e sf m a 5 Receive f A gi Ki a 6 Serial Clock Port Pin Assignments Digital Gage and Barcode Wand Figure 11 Digital Gage Port 24 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Dual Channel Analog Gages If the analog option is installed the dual channel analog gage port is indicated by a gap and flush symbol The dual channel analog gage port is used for true position gages Figure 12 True Position Gages Single Channel Analog Gages Two additional single channel analog gage ports are provided when the analog option is installed A typical use of a single channel analog gage port is to attach an LMI 200 Probe Gage or an LMI 300 Gap and Flush gage as shown in figure 13 Figure 13 LMI 200 Probe LMI 300 Gap and Flush Gage 25 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Torque Wrench When the torque module 1s installed see Figure 14 an analog port provides connection for a torque wrench Figure 14 Torque Wrench Figure 15 Rotary Transducer 26 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Alphanumeric Keypad The 600 Handheld Data Collector s alphanumeric Keypad uses a number of specialized keys to navigate the data collector interface AA wg El Figure 16 Alphanumeric Keypad Alphanumeric Keypad Key Combinations Many Keypad keys work in a series by pressing multip
2. uununnnseensennnnnerneeennnnenseennnnsens vennen eenn 17 INCIWOTK TEE 17 NON Network CON O Ural ON eneen aande ea eines 18 Data Collector Feature S E 19 Hardware REUEN nrs etn eet 19 DOPOW Tree 19 Hardware NEE 20 Data Collector PTOL EE 20 BOCK EE 21 DONON E 22 TOD Eed 23 Alphanumene KEY DAC EE 27 Alphanumeric Keypad Key Combinations unne erenennnnnnnsereerensnnnnnserensennnnnnneeerevsnnnnnnn 27 Morace BASICS benadert de eene A tenten damen beide ene 31 bowerme the Data Colletes PRGA EO 3 Powering the 600 Data Collector OFF nnen neueet esata OOO 32 EE 32 Configuring the Data Collector nnee menne menne nennnnnenne 33 Taide te 8 yes 6 EE 34 GEET 34 COMMON EE 36 Eeer 42 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Contents Configuring et le A4 IATGOCIICTIOMN EE 45 Contsinanon EE 45 Supported Gade TYPES EE 46 Analog Gage Manufacturers E 46 Gade EEE 47 Gage ere E A AAA 49 Contig uring the TOUS PO GE 50 dorgue EE 53 TETTEN 56 WEE te Lee EE 61 ANGO E GO COS arretieren heiden tse een a eae 61 TOV OTE KO EN 62 destine torus KOOS see tee A ahem ae a 64 Werking WNA SClUDS osaset 66 OVERVIEW eege 67 AFAR STOMING SEWPS senen eon etrtertent neen barbera ee 68 Data e E e E 69 OVEMIEW zaden enden eddie neede eend tudes 70 Selsetind A SUP rn eee eat len eeen ele deel elen 72 USUI MOSSEL KEN nanne nen nete 72 Checking the Input Ee le UTC e EE 73 CHECKIN g LUPU EE 73 Collecting Dalmine a aah tele een a 15 items Char
3. 1 0 Source Example Peak 129 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Adapter Used at an Angle Between 90 and 180 to the Torque Wrench 1 Measure the wrench s handle length distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied usually the center of the wrench grip area 2 Measure the distance from the center of the adapter fastener connection to the center point of the transducer along the line of the torque wrench handle as shown below Alternately if the angle of the extension to the torque wrench is known this may be used in the calculations 3 Subtract the two and divide by the original length That s your scaling factor For example 200 mm 40 mm me Keis SA dr af N hf NV MN ar bai d Figure 25 Adapter at Angle Between 90 and 180 Example Scaling factor 200 40 200 160 200 0 8 Source Example Peak 0 8 130 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Adapter in Line at 180 with the Torque Wrench 1 Measure the wrench s handle length distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied usually the center of the wrench grip area 2 Measure the length of the adapter 3 Subtract the two and divide by the original length That s your scaling factor For example 200 mm 50 mm Figure 26 Adapter in Line at 180 Example Scaling factor 200 60 140 140 200 0 7 Source Examp
4. O to 100 of Full Breakaway Restartand will result in an Over Torque message Scale Torque At Angle only Timeout Breakaway Time limit in seconds on the duration of an angle 1 to 10 Seconds Restart and Torque At based reading Angle only Minimum Rotation This option determines the minimum rotation before a Breakaway and Restart valid reading can be taken only Restart Window Amount of angular rotation past the break point to 0 1 to 9 0 Degrees Breakaway and Restart discover additional tightening to confirm the break 0 0 to 5 0 Degrees 54 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Table 6 Torque Configuration Options Fela Joeeiten eter O S GE Capture Angle Torque At This option determines the minimum angle rotation 0 25 to 20 Angle Only Degrees 55 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Torque Type Parameters The following tables provide additional parameter information for the type of torque measurement selected Table 7 Set Torque Parameters Gage Parameters OWCOW Start Threshold 2 to 100 of Lower Spec Limit or 5 Full 100 Scale if no LSL 1 to Start Threshold 1 of Full Scale If the actual stop threshold becomes greater than the start threshold the torque algorithm code will constrain the stop threshold to be equal to the start threshold 56 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Table 8 Peak Torque Parameters RE 2 to 20 of Full Scale Gage Use Parameters
5. Scaling factor 200 60 200 260 200 1 3 Source Example Peak 1 3 127 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Adapter Used at an Angle Between 0 and 90 to the Torque Wrench 1 Measure the wrench s handle length distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied usually the center of the wrench grip area 2 Measure the distance from the center of the adapter fastener connection to the center point of the transducer along the line of the torque wrench handle as shown below Note this result will be less than the length of the adapter itself 3 Add the two together and divide by the original length That s your scaling factor For example 40 mm me ls Si a 200 mm En Figure 23 Adapter at Angle Between 0 and 90 Ka Example Scaling factor 200 40 200 240 200 1 2 Source Example Peak 1 2 128 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Adapter Used at an Angle of 90 to the Torque Wrench 1 Measure the wrench s handle length distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied usually the center of the wrench grip area 2 If the adapter is at 90 the scaling factor will be 1 0 because there is no change in the effective length of the wrench Therefore there is no need to adjust the gage address by multiplying it by 1 Figure 24 Adapter at 90 Angle Example Scaling factor 200 0 200 200 200
6. stop Threshold m 110 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 8 Dynamic Torque Measurement Pulse Torque Pulse Torque measures the highest peak from a series of peaks This requires higher sampling frequency than for typical air stall tools or DC electric tools Note The pulsed torque gage type will be capable of sample rates as fast as 50 micro seconds 20Khz Pulse Count When a gage type is set to Pulsed Torque the number of pulses that occur between snug and the occurrence of the peak reading can be recorded Snug is typically defined as 50 of the lower specification limit To capture the Pulse Count an auto scanned pair of characteristics must be set up where the first characteristic source is Gx where Gx is a pulsed torque gage type configuration and the second characteristic source is of the form Cnt Gx Note that the Cnt function is used to count pulses In the gage test mode pulse counts will be displayed with the peak value for pulsed torque gage type configurations Angle An Angle gage type will support three different applications Torque and Angle Angular Displacement and Angle Set In addition a change in angle may be used as a sample event for torque measurements alternatively to a change in time Torque and Angle To capture the installation torque and angle between snug and peak an auto scanned pair of characteristics must be set up where the first characteristic source
7. If Sample Event Time 2 to 99 of LSL or 5 Full Scale if no LSL A A 2 to 99 of LSL or 5 Full Scale if no LSL 1 to Start Threshold 1 of Full Scale el ee eee Tf the actual stop threshold becomes greater than the start threshold the torque algorithm code will constrain the stop threshold to be equal to the start threshold 57 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Table 9 Breakaway Torque Parameters Noise Threshold 3 to 20 of Full Scale Geier fanen L 2 to 99 of LSL or 5 Full Scale if no LSL 0 to 100 of Full Scale 0 5 degrees DeltaSlope 109 SSS OO 1 AM If the actual stop threshold becomes greater than the start threshold the torque algorithm code will constrain the stop threshold to be equal to the start threshold 58 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Table 10 Restart Torque Parameters Noise Threshold 3 to 20 of Full Scale Gage Use Parameters L 2 to 99 of LSL or 5 Full Scale if no LSL 0 to 100 of Full Scale 0 5 degrees DeltaSlope 109 SS OO 1 Bee If the actual stop threshold becomes greater than the start threshold the torque algorithm code will constrain the stop threshold to be equal to the start threshold 59 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Table 11 Pulse Torque Parameters Noise Threshold 3 to 20 of Full Scale Counts per Revolution Fixed at 9828 1440 2 Decimal Places Angle Precision 2 Decimal Places Sample Time
8. 0 050 to 250 0 050 ms resolution if lt 10ms oun 0 050 to 50 0 0 050 ms resolution if lt 10ms cai If the actual stop threshold becomes greater than the start threshold the torque algorithm code will constrain the stop threshold to be equal to the start threshold 0 60 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Mastering Gages Mastering a gage calibrates the 600 Handheld Data Collector to known mechanical references masters Master an analog gage whenever it is to be used in a new configuration Analog Gages Analog gages must be mastered before they are used for data collection Although the 600 Handheld Data Collector retains the mastering in memory even when the power is turned off it is recommended that analog gages be re mastered periodically This could be once a shift once a week or before each time that the gage is used Re master the gage whenever a new gage is used even if the same type of gage is to be used for measurement Mastering for analog gages can be of three types m One Point Mastering Calibrates or masters a gage using one known points as numeric values Two Point Mastering Calibrates or masters a gage using two known points as numeric values m Three Point Mastering Calibrates or masters a gage using two steps that define the scale and direction and a third step that establishes offset Steps l SE RS see a Connect the analog gage with the appropriate cable to th
9. 2 Battery Usage Time Chart for additional information on battery performance Table 1 Data Power Source and Rating Battery Powered A ee Battery Usage The ASI DataMyte Model 600 has been designed and optimized to run on one Lithium ion battery supplied by ASI DataMyte The Lithium ion will provide the optimum cost benefit for Operation under any operating conditions The following Battery Usage Time Chart provides an idea of expected battery performance The table is based upon fully charged high capacity Lithium ion battery and the following use scenario An operation based upon a five characteristic setup with a subgroup size of one Each subgroup collected had three readings out of specification one reading that generated a caution limit violation and one reading that was in specification and that data was used to represent a typical data collection effort for the purpose of the comparisons It should be noted that the accompanying buzzer duration and LED status varied dependent on each sample and the data used to generate the information may be atypical in that it represents a somewhat heavier than normal battery load The information provided herein does not imply a commitment on the part of ASI DataMyte regarding average battery usage your usage time may vary depending upon the setup and other use variables WARNING Use only batteries approved by ASI DataMyte with this data collector Risk of battery explosion and or
10. 2004 108 EC EMC Directive and bears the CE Mark accordingly The product has been tested and found to meet the requirements of the harmonized standards EN 60950 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements EN 61326 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Part 1 General requirements Class A requirements EN 55011 Industrial scientific and medical ISM Radio frequency equipment Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Class A requirements EN 61326 2 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Part 2 1 Particular requirements Test configurations operational conditions and performance criteria for sensitive test and measurement equipment for EMC unprotected applications and the following Immunity requirements EN 61000 2 3 4 6 and 8 13 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic or light industrial environment this T product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 14 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector RF Energy Related Devices and Safe Usage This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Only devices verified to comply with the limits for FC
11. 45 C Only charge the battery when ambient temperature is between 0 C and 45 C If fluid should ever leak from a battery avoid contact with the fluid If fluid gets into the eyes rinse with water and consult a doctor immediately Failure to follow the charging instructions provided could result in poor battery performance damage to the battery charger batteries or even harm to the user operator Immediately discontinue use of the cell if while using charging or storing the cell emits an unusual smell feels hot changes color changes shape or appears abnormal in any other way 11 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Battery Charger Warnings WARNING Failure to follow any of the following warning statements could result in damage to the battery charger the batteries or injury to the operator e Do not store the batteries in the battery charger Battery Charger Cautions CAUTION Failure to follow any of the following cautionary statements could result in AN damage to the battery charger the batteries or injury to the operator e Use only ASI DataMyte approved battery charger Risk of battery explosion and or damage to the charging equipment can result if an incorrect battery charger 1s used e Only charge the battery when ambient temperature is between 0 C and 45 C e Failure to follow the charging instructions provided could result in poor battery performance damage to the battery charger batteries or eve
12. Collector Cleaning Instructions WARNING Unplug all power connections before cleaning Do not use excessive moisture that may seep into openings in the case Clean the case of the main unit and accessories using a mild detergent and soft damp cloth to remove any dust and dirt accumulation Rub the case dry with a soft cloth to remove moisture Do not operate the equipment if you suspect that any moisture has entered the unit or accessories Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Product Warnings Warning Labels If this equipment is not used in the manner described in this manual the protection provided as part of the equipment may be impaired causing personal injury and property damage This label directs the user to important information on the use of this equipment WARNING j Refer to this User Guide for technical specifications and instructions for use The technical specifications and instructions for use for safe operation can be found in this user guide No Telecommunications Connection The following symbol is used to indicate that the telephone port on the data collector is not intended to be used for telecommunications devices The Model 600 data collector is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network 10 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Battery Warnings WARNING Failure to follow any of the following warning statements could result in damage to the Model 600 the batteries or i
13. Gage Suite Name Gage Alias Name _Aliases Configure Test Master Truck Line Torque 44 75Nm LightStar Db A D 2 Value 0 04 Gage Values Place the wrench motionless on a solid surface Press any key to continue Gage Master Instructions 62 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Allow the torque tool to settle at rest with no force applied 6 Press lt enter gt to master the tool After pressing lt enter gt the wrench LED will light yellow until OK message appears If the LED turns red and the message Fail appears retry the mastering operation _ Aliases Configure Test Master _ Aliases Configure Test Master Truck Line Torque Truck Line Torque 44 75Nm LightStar Pp 44 75Nm LightStar Db A D 1 Value 0 02 A D 2 Value 0 04 Place the wrench motionless on Place the wrench motionless on a solid surface Press any key to a solid surface Press any key to continue continue Master OK Master Fail 63 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Testing Gages After mastering a gage test the gage to make sure that it is configured properly and is sending readings to the data collector Testing Torque Tools Steps 1 Connect the torque tool with the appropriate cable to the configured Data Collector torque input port On the Main menu select Gage and press lt enter gt Select the gage alias to test from the Gage Suite screen Press lt or gt to select Test in the Gage Alias submenu V
14. Last Entry The last entry you made if any In Autoscan mode the last two entries are displayed If you took an out of spec reading the last entry display indicates whether the entry was over or under the limit m Setup Name The setup name for which you are currently entering subgroup data Steps 1 Enter the requested information for the first label using the alias indicated For example you may scan a barcode using a barcode wand configured for port USB or enter data using the keypad e To enter the dittoed value the same value as entered previously press lt enter gt The data collector accepts the reading and proceeds to the next setup element 76 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection 2 Enter label information using the alias indicated for example e Fora list source as shown above press A or W to select the correct choice and press lt enter gt e To enter the dittoed value press lt enter gt Entering Characteristic Data After all label information is entered such as subgroup and piece label values the data collection sequence proceeds to prompt for variable characteristic data You can enter data in either the Data Entry screen or the Preview screen or view and enter characteristic label data in the Char Label screen If engineering limits caution limits are defined for the characteristic the data collector LED s indicate the status of a reading m Red left LED The
15. Views 36 Compliance 13 Configuration gage checklist 45 Configuring analog input ports 50 56 data collector preferences 34 torque wrench ports 50 56 Control Charts viewing 54 Control Limits calculating 86 Copyright 2 Cos 126 Counts per Revolution 54 56 57 58 59 60 Data exporting 116 transferring 116 Data Collection assignable cause entries 83 auto graph 83 entering characteristic data 77 entering label information 76 exporting data 116 out of spec readings 81 selecting a part setup 72 unreasonable readings 82 Data Collection Sequence 70 Data Collector preferences 34 Data Entry Screen 77 Dead Time 54 Delta Slope 54 58 59 Digital Gages 140 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Index mastering 61 port 24 supported 46 testing 64 Dimensions 20 Dsp 126 Dual Channel Analog Gages 25 Dwell Blanking 54 Dynamic Torque Applications 108 End View 22 Entering Characteristic Data 77 Entering Label Information 76 Environmental Considerations 15 European Union Directives 13 Export Torque Curve 37 Exporting Data 116 Extensions torque wrench 127 132 133 134 FCC Compliance 13 Features 17 19 hardware 19 software 19 Filter 53 Firmware File 119 Flash ROM loader 19 Flash Update introduction 119 transferring file to the data collector 121 Front View 20 Full Scale 53 Function Operators 126 Gage Configuration introduction 45 Gage Input Port listing configurat
16. currently selected setup This active setup also appears selected in the list e The Select Setup screen lists setups either in alphabetical or chronological order depending on how the Part List option is set in the Preferences see Setting Preferences on page 34 Note Jf pressing the lt select gt key does not display the Setup Selection menu you may have no setups loaded into memory 3 If necessary press lt or to select characteristics of the highlighted setup 4 Press A or V to select the setup 5 Press lt enter gt Setup is selected and data collect is entered 72 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Checking the Input Configuration Before collecting data with a new setup check the label and characteristic input sources for the setup elements to ensure that any gages referenced in the setup are properly configured Checking Input Sources m Label Source refers to the location from which a label value is entered m Characteristic Source refers to the location where a characteristic value is entered For example a source can be the Keypad K a gage alias peak or a list L The input source is determined by the setup If you enter label values using a gage the gage port must be configured for this type of use See Section 4 Configuring Gages for more information about configuring gage ports Also see Appendix A Characteristic Source for information about source identifiers S
17. e stop Threshold eh 5 s 4 ks Time Proper Technique How to pull the wrench A fast high speed pull Best Application High stiction joints that produce a sharp break in the torque time curve For example a painted or corroded joint Most Problematic Application Low stiction soft joints Use by other than highly skilled operators Joint Characteristics Best for high stiction joints Error Conditions A slow pull will frequently produce a false low reading Torque vs Time Restart Summary Strengths Most accurate for measuring torque required to keep a fastener in motion after breakaway Weaknesses High operator dependence Substantial training required Operator technique errors easily cause large measurement errors 101 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Set Torque Set Torque is a technique whereby a tone will sound when the wrench applies a preset amount of torque to a fastener This is used where it is necessary to check for minimum torque on a fastener without causing fastener motion For example a joint locked with a chemical adhesive may be checked to ensure the fastener does not rotate when the predefined amount of torque is applied Proper Technique How to pull the wrench Slowly apply until tone is heard and then release If the fastener fails to move the joint passes inspection if it moves the joint fails inspection Best Application Adhesively locked fast
18. for connecting 1 Industry Standard Torque Wrench 3 Rotary Transducer 2 LED Indicating Torque Wrench with Angle 4 Rotary Transducer with Angle Optional LMI module for connecting 1 LMI 200 3 LMI TP 107 2 LMI241 241BW 4 LMI SK5038 Visual and Audio Feedback two LED s and a built in speaker supply operator feedback as data is collected Built in Flash ROM loader for easy software upgrades USB communications for data setup transfer Runs on one battery Uses a Low Battery warning and user defined automatic power off for battery management Software Features Menu driven interface for ease of operation Data collection of variables data with or without user defined labels Supports digital gages with the addition of a Digital module Supports analog gages with the addition of a Torque module Supports LMI gages with the addition of a LMI module Support of ASI DataMyte programs such as TranSend IFM as well as with third party software applications such as Microsoft Excel Supported languages Chinese English Ford French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Graphical representation of data collection in columnar format Graphical representation of collected data in Xbar R Xbar S and Histogram charts 19 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Hardware Overview Data Collector Front View The 600 Handheld Data Collector standard hand grip contains an alpha numeric keypad Color Display Status Indicator
19. is set up for Peak or Pulse and a second characteristic is setup for Angle capture When the torque event is captured the angle will be measured between snug were snug is the start threshold for the first characteristic and peak Example source of C1 Angle 13 7 where Angle is configured Type Peak or Pulse and 13 7 start threshold or snug Source of C2 Angle where Angle is configured Type Angle Use Capture Note In the gage test mode when an analog reading occurs for a torque gage setup the angle value will also be displayed if angle encoder pulses are present and the next gage setup in the gage list is an angle gage type In the gage master mode the angle value will be displayed in real time if the gage setup is an angle gage type 111 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 8 Dynamic Torque Measurement Angular Displacement To capture angular displacement one characteristic C1 is set up as the source of Dsp angle where angle is configured for angle capture and Dsp is a function used to record angular displacement Angular displacement is then obtained by rotating an angle transducer between start and stop key presses lt Enter gt while in data entry mode Enter Variables Data Typical Application Tool Checking C1 is configured as above C2 is configured for keyboard input C3 is the difference between C1 and C2 and is auto scanned with C2 The Angle Transducer is installed on an angle cap
20. of unwinding 104 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Capturing Multiple Values from a Single Torque Event The 600 has the ability to Autoscan two characteristics that measure a single torque event as long as the second characteristic is Torque at Angle Angle Based Restart or Angle Based Breakaway This feature will be useful to compare the variability of different measurement strategies or for example to quantify the effects of stiction by capturing both Angle Based Restart and Breakaway and calculating the difference in a third characteristic Note that Pick a Point must be off for the AutoScan function to work Turning Pick a Point On will disable the AutoScan function while collecting data Quantify Effects of Stiction Restart Angle Based Restart gage Off configuration n C1 C2 Breakaway Angle Based Breakaway gage configuration C2 Stiction Calculation C1 C2 Establishing residual torque specification limits You may have residual torque specification limits established in your organization If not we recommend the following procedure for establishing them Since static friction is greater than dynamic friction joints can relax after tightening and there is variability in the residual measurements specification limits may be established as follows Note installation dynamic specification limits Take a large sample 30 to 100 pieces of dynamic measurements The larger the sample the better and the mor
21. option determines whether a valid signal will be On or Off accepted during the amount of time set in Start Dwell Dead Time Minimum amount of time after the signal has fallen 0 1000 ms below the Stop Dwell time before the data collector can accept another reading Delta Slope Breakaway Required percentage change in the slope of the curve 1 99 and Restart only to indicate breakaway Counts per Revolution Angle based breakaway and Restart constrain the O 65000 Counts per Revolution to be 9828 to match the LightStar wrench with angle option The number of pulses per revolution generated by your rotary transducer with angle Typically 720 1440 2160 2880 9828 Use Angle Torque only Capture an angle value as data Hand Set an angle of Capture Set rotation past a minimum torque Noise Threshold A percentage of full scale that the input signal must 2 20 Not for angle torque cross before a signal can be considered a valid signal Gage LED Set to On only if using an LED indicating wrench if set On or Off to On with non LED wrenches erroneous behavior may result Decimal precision for gage values 0 to 8 Angle Precision Decimal precision for angle values 0 to 8 Alignment Frequency The type of alignment frequency Hours or Days Type Alignment Frequency The precision of alignment frequency 2 to 99 Hours or Days Over Torque Alert A percentage of full scale that if the input signal crosses
22. reading is out of engineering limits m Green right LED The reading is between the engineering limits m Orange left and right LED The reading is within the caution limits Note The duration of the LED Indicators is set in the data collector Preferences see page 34 The Data Entry Screen Preview Data Char Label Hi Nom Low Engineering Limits Element Number 50 000 35 000 20 000 C1 P4 SG2 Characteristic Name Alias Name Last Entry Peak TJP Setup Name T1 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Steps 1 If the Data Entry screen is not displayed press Data 2 Use one of the sources indicated to enter data In the Data Entry screen above the source for the characteristic is peak which means that data can come from the gage connected to the alias peak e To enter data using the alphanumeric keypad enter the information into the Data Entry Box using the keys on the keypad 78 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Preview Screen Preview Mode provides a graphical representation of data values in a column display during data collection The Preview screen in torque applications shows a zero based column graph As you exert force on the torque wrench the column fills upward then drops back to zero when the force is removed for torque applications Preview Mode is enabled only for Peak and Set torque types as well as LMI gages Preview Data Char
23. used for all 600 data collectors All data from all 600 s will go into the same database b i 600 Data Collector 600 Data Collector 600 Data Collector m m M N gel PG Running PG Runhing PG Runhing TranSend I Client TranSend I Client TranSend H Client Microsoft SQL 2008 Central Database GageSuite and TranSend Databases PC Running TranSend Il Server Figure 2 Network 17 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Non Network Configuration 600 TranSend Il Non Network Configuration With the single configuration each PC has a separate database a 600 Data Collector PC Running TranSend II Client and Server Microsoft SQL 2008 GageSuite and TranSend Databases a 600 Data Collector PC Running PC Running TranSend Il Client and Server TranSend II Client and Server Microsoft SQL 2008 Microsoft SQL 2008 GageSuite and GageSuite and TranSend Databases TranSend Databases Figure 3 Non Network 18 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Data Collector Features The 600 Handheld Data Collector is a lightweight portable data collection device It has an easy to read color LCD panel that can be adjusted for various lighting conditions Hardware Features 1000 Mb of memory 480 x 640 VGA TFT Active Matrix Color LCD with backlight Optional Digital module for connecting 1 Mitutoyo 3 Ono Sokki 5 CDI 7 Serial 2 Federal Maxum 4 LMI Diamondback 6 Sylvac Serial Optional Torque module
24. yield 93 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Angle based Breakaway Angle Based Breakaway is the torque required to start a fastener in motion qualified by angle to eliminate false readings The following curve represents the force applied over angle on a high stiction joint in a breakaway torque application di bes GC ke Ange Angle Based Breakaway on a high stiction joint The following curve represents the force applied over angle on a low stiction 1 e well lubricated joint in a breakaway torque application Torque Angle Angle Based Breakaway on a well lubricated joint Proper Technique How to pull the wrench Slow steady pull until fastener moves 1 5 degrees until LED lights or buzzer sounds Best Application Measuring the torque required to start a fastener in motion For example lug nuts on a vehicle where the purpose of the measurement is to determine if they are too tight for a customer to break them free 94 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Most Problematic Application Not suitable for applications where the work piece is rotationally unstable or when additional rotation will not apply additional torque e a fastener beyond yield Another example is a very long shank bolt where the head may start to turn before the threads turn producing a false double break Joint Characteristics Good for all joint types Error Conditions Work piece rotation may result in a fal
25. 0 dynamic 108 peak 110 port 24 set 113 static 109 wrench adapters 106 109 wrench extensions 106 109 Torque Algorithms 110 Torque and Angle 111 Torque at Angle 96 Torque Curve 36 Torque Curve Export 37 Torque Option 24 Torque Port 50 56 Torque specification limits 105 Torque Tools 62 Torque View Auto Size 37 Torque vs Time Breakaway 100 Torque vs Time Restart 101 Torque Wrenches 26 108 adapters 106 109 127 132 133 134 application 108 144 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Index calibrating torque module 24 configuring 50 56 extensions 106 109 mastering 62 supported 46 testing 64 TranSend 117 TranSend Software 116 Transferring Data 116 Transferring Part Setups to data collector 68 True Position Gages 25 Turning off the data collector 32 Turning on the data collector 31 Unreasonable Readings 82 Updates firmware 119 Use 54 User Preferences 34 Version 32 Viewing Characteristic Descriptors 89 Viewing Charts 84 Views 36 Warning Labels 10 Warnings 10 battery 11 12 Battery 7 Wrench Adapters 127 132 133 134 Wrench Extensions 127 132 133 134 145
26. 25 00 15 00 C1 P2 SGI Torque Characteristic Source PEAK 75Nm LightStar Peak Time Last Unreasonable Torque Data Collection Bis 13 07 Data Collect Preview Data Char Label C1 Torque Characteristic SG2 Piece 5 of 5 Torque Data Collection Bt 13 14 Preview 82 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Assignable Cause Entries If an assignable cause condition limit violation first or last piece 1s detected the Cause prompt automatically appears Alarms must be active for the characteristic refer to Enabling Alarms on page 42 Steps 1 Press A or V to select an assignable cause from the label list 2 Press lt enter gt Preview Data Char Label C1 SGI Moves to Next Previous Label gt CAUSE e Label Name Label Value List Car Line Number 123 Setup Name After a value is entered in response to the Cause prompt other characteristic label s may also appear depending on the setup s configuration 83 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Viewing View Selections Press the lt view gt key at any time or lt shift gt then lt view gt to see the View Selections for the current setup View Selection X Bar amp Sigma Histogram Statistics Descriptors Displays the Descriptors for the current setup Characteristic Review Displays collected data for the current setup characteristic Torque C
27. 70 in the ASI DataMyte single bay charger Model 95747 or quad bay charger model 95746 e For additional guidelines for optimizing battery performance please refer to the following online resource http www batteryuniverisity com Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Charging the Batteries The battery charging system in the 600 Handheld Data Collector is different from that of all other ASI DataMyte data collectors The 600 Handheld Data Collector uses a Lithium ion battery and batteries are not charged when installed in the unit even when the USB cable is plugged in Discharged Lithium ion batteries should only be charged in the charging unit designed for that particular style battery Batteries supplied with the unit have little or no residual charge Before using the data collector place the batteries in the charger until they are completely charged a full charging cycle takes approx 3 to 4 hours to complete WARNING Never place non rechargeable batteries in the battery charger as this may cause AN damage to the batteries the charger or nearby property and may be hazardous to individuals near the charging unit Steps 1 Insert the batteries into the charging unit Be sure to orient the batteries so that the polarity is correct 2 Connect the charging unit cord 3 Plug the charging unit cord into a grounded wall outlet The indicators on the charger give the charging status m Power Solid Green Power is available
28. C Class A or better may be attached to this equipment It is recommended that ASI DataMyte cables be used whenever possible If ASI DataMyte cables are not used all peripheral devices should be connected to this device via shielded cables with metalized connector hoods If the product and peripheral devices are not properly installed this equipment may cause interference with radio and television reception and is likely to violate FCC or European Union rules If this equipment is not used in the manner described in this manual the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired causing personal injury and property damage Compliance with the directives may also be impaired if the equipment is not used as described in the manual modified or used with equipment that does not comply with the applicable directives Environmental Considerations The 600 Handheld Data Collector operates at 0 to 45 Celsius up to 6 600 feet without de rating The data collector may be stored at 20 to 60 C 15 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION 2 600 Data Collector Overview Model 600 Handheld Data Collector DM600 TranSend II Configurations The 600 Handheld Data Collector along with TranSend II can be configured in a network or a non network configuration The figures below show both configurations Network Configuration 600 TranSend II Network Configuration With the network configuration one central database is
29. Columns Name S tze Boundary Source AutoScan AutoGraph Alarms KeyboardDittoF lg Resolution DeviationFla EngHigh DevP Torque Characteristic 5 EI PEAKA P r E 3 Mouse click to toggle the Alarms setting to On 4 Click lt Event Prompts gt to display a list of characteristic event conditions to monitor o Setup Characteristics g Ei Edit Ty New Ss Copy ei Copy Props A Delete EveWRrompts H Grid Columns Name SGSize Boundary AutoScan AutoGraph Alarms KeyboardDittoFlg Resolution DeviationFlg EngHigh DevP Torque Characteristic 5 je D E 0 01 Actual 50 00 Event Prompts 5 Press A or V to scroll through the list of conditions and mouse click at each entry to monitor 6 When all items are selected press lt OK gt or set the event conditions ES Characteristic Events Include Prompt 8 Sequence Include Event E Value below LSL Include Prompt L Sequence Include Event E First Piece Include Prompt Sequence Include Event E Last Piece Include Prompt B Sequence Include Event E Bar UCL Violation Include Prompt E Sequence Include Event E Bar LCL Violation Include Prompt 5 Sequence Set all events like selected Set all other characteristics like this 42 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector 7 Select the save conditions for this set of event conditions and press lt OK gt e Set all events like selected apply these conditions to all events in current characteristic Yo
30. DataMyte TranSend II User refer to the TranSend II User Guide to perform these flash update procedures Note The flash update procedure also updates the torque module firmware if a torque module is installed The flash update procedure also updates the language translations 119 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 10 Flash Update Obtaining the Image File Software updates are available from the ASI DataMyte web site www asidatamyte com through the Technical Support link or the TranSend II DM600 DVD For assistance in updating your 600 Handheld Data Collector contact ASI DataMyte Technical Support Image File from Web Site Steps 1 Navigate to the Download Files section of the ASI DataMyte web site 2 Select Model 6xx Files from the Hardware list and click on Go 3 Download the Update instructions 4 Download the applicable image file The image file is contained within a WinZip archive 5 Unzip the exe file to a folder on your computer Image File from DM600 DVD Steps 1 Install TranSend II 2 Select Start All Programs ASI DataMyte TranSend II ASIDM600 3 In Windows Explorer the current image file is displayed 4 The image file ends with an extension of bn 120 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 10 Flash Update Setting up Communications To install the new firmware on your data collector first establish communications between the computer that contains the updat
31. Label Char SG2 Piece 1 of 5 Peak TJP Note Data entry mode will now first default to the Preview screen for characteristics that have a gage source specified if the torque module or LMI module is not installed af the torque module is installed data entry will not default to Preview Mode Steps 1 If the Preview screen is not displayed press lt to select Preview Notice the column display representing the gage s digital reading 2 For non torque gages to take a gage reading e Press lt enter gt on the keypad The column display updates immediately to incorporate the new reading into the results and the LED indicators flash to indicate status as described on page 33 Preview Mode does not show source formulas To see a source formula press gt to select Enter Data Enter readings as described previously and press lt to select Preview and view the result 79 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Label Choice List Label Entry The data collector prompts you for characteristic labels when applicable however you may enter characteristic label data using the Label option tab at any time during the data collection l Press lt or gt to move to Char Label Preview Data Char Label W Car Line Number 123 2 Select any label choice Characteristic Boundary After the first characteristic reading is taken the data collector proceeds to the next characteristic If characteristic bounda
32. Model 600 Handheld Data Collector User Guide Copyright 2011 ASI DataMyte Inc All rights reserved ALAMY IE 95777 004 ining quality ALAMY TE redefining quality 600 Handheld Data Collector User Guide 2011 ASI DataMyte Inc 2800 Campus Drive Suite 60 Plymouth Minnesota 55441 Phone 763 553 1040 Fax 763 553 1041 www asidatamyte com Restricted Rights Legend Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in Section 52 227 7013 c 1 Gi May 1987 of the U S Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations or other similar regulations of other governmental agencies Export Notice These commodities are licensed by the U S for ultimate destination ELS Country Diversion contrary to U S Law prohibited Disclaimer In no event shall ASI DataMyte Incorporated be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use this product or documentation even 1f advised of the possibility of such damages Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of ASI DataMyte Inc Because of the variety of uses for the product described in this document those responsible for the application and use of this hardware and software must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that any application an
33. Save Torque Option 34 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Setting Preferences Table 5 Preferences Key Click Clicking sound when Keypad key is On or Off pressed On or OH Key Case Upper or Lower Enable or Disab Determines the pitch of the speaker LCD Brightness Determines the brightness of the 1 8 dim to bright display LED Duration Length of time the LED status indicator 0 99 seconds lights remains turned on Backlight Time Length of time backlight remains on if 0 999 seconds unit is idle Retake Prompting Determines whether a prompt asking On or Off the operator to retake an out of spec reading appears during data collection sort Setup List Determines how the list of setups is AlohaNum or None displayed Save Torque Option Determines when torque curve data Is None On Spec stored in memory Violation Exceptions or Automatic View 1 Option Determines which default graphical None Torque Curve representation of data is displayed when XBar amp R Chart the lt view gt button is selected Histogram Histogram Stats Xbar amp S Chart Chars Review and Descriptors View 2 Option Determines which default graphical None Torque Curve representation of data is displayed when XBar amp R Chart lt shift gt then lt view gt buttons are Histogram Histogram selected Stats Xbar amp S Chart Chars Review and Descriptors Languages D
34. Suite Names gt Peak Torque Gage 2 If a Gage Suite is not displayed that matches the Gage Suite selected in the Setup configure the Suite as described in Section 4 Configuring Gages 74 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Collecting Data To collect data for the currently selected setup press the lt data gt key on the keypad The data collector opens the data collection screen where you last stopped collecting data or at the beginning of the collection sequence if you had not collected any data for the setup Preview Data Char Label Hi Nom Low 75 000 50 000 25 000 Ci Pl SGI Source P10 Please take a reading for P10 Last Peak Torque Setup E 75 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Entering Label Information Generally a setup begins with one or more prompts for subgroup label values Preview Label Char Label Element Number SG LBL1 SG2 Label Prompt List Choices Label Source su Last Entry gt User input required Setup Name Screen Elements m Element Number The number of the element for which you are being prompted to enter data SG LBL indicates a subgroup label element P L BL a piece label and C a characteristic SG indicates the subgroup number Label Prompt Name of label to enter Label Source The source from which the collector expects to get the data List Choices List of predetermined choices
35. To expedite your service be sure to have your ASI DataMyte customer number and if applicable your SMA contract number ready Support and Maintenance Agreements Support and Maintenance Agreements SMA are available for the full line of ASI DataMyte hardware and software products Benefits of an SMA contract include e Toll free number for Technical Support and Customer Service which automatically prioritizes your call e Free software firmware updates accessories coverage as specified by seller e Free repair of your ASI DataMyte hardware products e Free calibration service with certificate starting the day after we receive the ASI DataMyte Data Collectors exception consult ASI DataMyte for Torque Wrenches a NON ASI DataMyte product e Free return shipping on repairs and calibration e Repair turnaround is three days starting the day after we receive the product exceptions multiple Data Collectors of five or more and Torque Wrenches consult ASI DataMyte for turnaround time e Accessories coverage as specified by seller e Upgrades at reduced rates and service fee waived e Increased trade in values e Special discounts on training and field service e Free loaner data collectors if needed during repairs 5xx 9xx 3xxx only subject to availability If you have already purchased an SMA contract for this product this warranty is extended for the duration expressed in the contract Please call 763 553 1040 for more inf
36. Use the period key to enter a decimal point in a number Use the minus key to enter a negative number Creates a space after a letter number or symbol Deletes one character to the left of the prompt lt shift gt Sl Deletes a complete line of characters Gs Creates the left letter shown on the top of the key 1 9 Ce Creates the center letter shown on the top of the key 1 9 oom Creates the right letter shown on the top of the key 1 9 Bor Creates the left letter shown on the top of the key in upper case lt shift gt 1 9 Dac Creates the center letter shown on the top of the key in upper lt shift gt 1 9 case oom Creates the right letter shown on the top of the key in upper case lt shift gt 1 9 29 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Examples of Using the Alphanumeric Keypad The following example shows which keys to press to create specific letters or symbols None of the keys on the alphanumeric keypad are pressed at the same time instead press one key at a time in the order indicated Key names appear within angle brackets for example the Symbol key is written as lt symbol gt and the number 2 key as lt 2 gt Table 4 Examples of Using the Alphanumeric Keypad Press these keys CP i lt symbol gt lt 6 gt Z lt 3 gt To enter a source code such as k g1 k lt 4 gt lt 30 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Interface Basics Before starting up the da
37. able run down tool that has its own angle display Zero the display on the run down tool and press lt Enter gt on the data collector to start the measurement Rotate the tool approximately 360 degrees and press lt enter gt again Key in the angle as displayed on the run down tool for C2 C3 will detect any deviation between the two angular measurements Angle Set Angle Set is for hand assembly where joints or clamp load is critical and a given angular rotation of the transducer past snug is required for example when a fastener needs to rotate 6 degrees past 30 Nm of torque To apply the set angle algorithm an auto scanned pair of characteristics C1 and C2 must be set up where the C1 source is Gx and Gx is Type Peak and C2 is set up where source is Gxn and Gxn is an angle gage type configuration with the Use parameter set to Set Configure Gaaes List Peles Test Master Gage Port a G2a W Name gawe Za L Anale Counts per Revolution 1446 Per Above Example Source of C1 Peak 30 where Peak is configured Type Peak and 30 start threshold i e snug Source of C2 Angle where Angle is configured Type Angle Use Set and the lower spec limit is set to 6 0 112 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 8 Dynamic Torque Measurement As force is applied to the transducer the angle of rotation is recorded when the applied torque achieves snug As rotat
38. aced in the bin above the boundary Points lying outside the distribution may not be shown on the chart a message lt 0 or gt 0 indicates how many values are not displayed and what side of the chart they are on 40 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Histogram Statistics The Histogram Statistics screen displays the data collected for a given characteristic in a setup Histogram Statisti dd FDA Characteristic p gt Chart Type Characteristic Name Statistic Values Siama 0 0009315 Mean 1 00000743 Cp 10 5367361 Cr 1 8631131 Cpu 0 3551654 Scroll Bar to See Statistics Cpl 0 7183067 Other Statistics Cpk 0 3551654 Pp 0 536 361 Pr 1 8631131 Ppu 0 3551654 0 7183067 FDA Validation Setup Name e Use lt lt or gt gt to move between characteristics e All statistics are based on the standard sigma calculation 41 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Enabling Alarms The 600 Data Collector only monitors events on a characteristic when the Alarm is set for the current characteristic In TranSend II toggle the Alarm parameter On or Off for each characteristic Follow these steps to enable an alarm Steps 1 From the TranSend II main menu select lt Setup Editor gt 2 Double click the desired setup The Alarms option appears in the Setup Characteristics section 7 Setup Characteristics Ei Edit Ty New Ss Copy ei Copy Props A Delete Event Prompts 3 Grid
39. acter sne TIONG tete ereteken Ae ee 77 OUO SPCC EE 81 Preview Out of Spec PromptUnreasonable Readings nennen neee eeeeeevenenennennnnnnven Kl RR E E 82 PIOVIGWASS Ona EE Ee e 82 Views e 84 Descriptors View Characteristic View Torque Curve View 85 X Bar amp R X Bar amp S Histogram 85 enee 85 US E 87 VIEWING EE 89 VION COS nente enten A A AAE A totaal 89 Residual Torque Measurement naan nen nenennenannenansenansenansnnns 90 MOUCHO erinnern eeen eenn 91 EE 9 How do we measure residual orgue 9 Selecting a Measurement Strategy nnen enne nennnrenseeennnernneeennneenseennnnerns vennen 92 Theory of Operation for Angle Based Restart and Angle Based Breakaway 103 Capturing Multiple Values from a Single Torque Event 105 Establishing residual torque specification me 105 Using Torque Wrench Extensions nanus enrenanrereennrenvenanenvennnenrennnennvennnenvennnen 106 il Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Contents Dynamic Torque Measurement nnen nennee nennen nnene nennen nnenrn eeens 107 Torque Wrenches A 108 Torque Verification Recommendations ssssseeneenennnnnnnnsnssereeerer eenen nnsnnnnnnnnnnenenrenen 108 Ee 108 Pynamie ee neen A GE 109 TORQUE Wren hAdapie TS skids oe eats ese ad eased ees a a ae hete atnt 109 Torgu Al COMIN S ese ader EE 110 PUCK ab OU see a Si slew aia a targa aoa etalon ea Ee 114 EX POMING Dale OE 115 Jude alte e EEE 116 Een 116 Tra
40. analog gage 23 buzzer 22 digital gage 23 footswitch 23 label buzzer 22 power 22 RS 232 22 serial 22 serial communications 22 thumbswitch 23 torque 24 Power Ratings 5 Power Requirements 5 Power Sources 5 Powering Off 32 Powering On 31 Preferences data collector 34 user 34 Preview Screen 79 Product Warnings 10 Pulse Count 111 Pulse Torque 111 ReAudit 87 Re auditing Readings 87 Replacing Batteries 7 Residual Torque 91 Restart Window 58 59 Retake Prompting 35 81 Retaking Readings 86 RF Energy 15 Rng 126 Rotary Transducer 26 Rotation 53 Sample Event 53 Sample Event Angle 113 Sample Time 53 Sdv 126 Select Key 72 Selecting a Part Setup 72 Serial Communications port 22 Serial Gage Port 24 Serial Gages port 24 supported 46 143 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Index Set Torque 102 113 Shift Key 35 Sin 126 Single Channel Analog Gages 25 Software Features 19 Software Version 32 Source Formulae 125 Source Input Codes 73 124 Source Location Symbols 73 124 Source Based Gage Override 96 Sqt 126 Start Dwell 53 Start Threshold 53 125 Static Torque Applications 109 Status Indicators 20 Stop Dwell 53 Stop Threshold 53 56 57 Sum 126 Supported Gages 46 Tan 126 Testing digital gages 64 torque wrenches 64 Testing Gages 64 Top View 23 Torque 91 accuracy 108 calibration 24 configuration options 53 56 57 58 59 6
41. ation an example of which is shown above 37 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector X Bar amp R Range The X Bar amp Range screen displays the data collected for a given characteristic in a setup X BAR amp RANGE Chart Type 44 FDA Characteristic pp Characteristic Name Xbar Upper Control Limit If Defined Xbar Chart Xbar Lower Control Limit If Defined Rbar Upper Control Limit Range Chart If Defined Rbar Lower Control Limit If Defined Setup Name Subgroup Number e Use lt lt or gt gt to move between characteristics e Points on the Xbar and Range chart Mean X bar or MX bar The average of a sample which is the sum of readings divided by the number of readings For Individuals chart the Mean is plotted as a Moving Average R or MR The range or Moving Range of samples The difference between the highest and lowest readings within a subgroup For Individuals chart the Range is plotted as a Moving Range e A plotted point on the X bar and Range chart takes any one of the following forms Point in control Point to represent incomplete characteristic partially missing data Point between control limit and 10 greater less than control limit A Point greater than 10 above UCL VY Point less than 10 below LCL e In addition a point may be missing from the chart indicating that the subgroup was skipped altogether There may be n
42. ation Options Table 6 Torque Configuration Options Feld remm tes Scale Maximum value the torque wrench or in line transducer 0 10 000 is rated for This value is often stamped on the gage For a 100 ft lb wrench the full scale is 100 Rotation Direction that the wrench or fastening device must be CW CCW turned in the application Transducer Sensitivity rating of the transducer Most handheld 1 0 mv v 1 6 mv v torque wrenches are 2 0 mv v or 2 0mv v Bridge Collector sensitivity is fixed at 2 0 mv v with 1 0 and 1 6 values scaled Pick a point This option provides a means of selecting any point On Off from a torque waveform and to store that selected point as the reading Sample Event Samples the torque signal at either a change intime or Time Angle Peak Pulse Breakaway a change in angle Restart only Sample Time The time duration between consecutive signal samples 0 05 0 1 0 5 1 3 5 10ms Start Threshold 2 to 99 of full scale A percentage of the lower spec limit or of the full scale if lower spec limit is not defined that the signal must rise above for the amount of time specified by the value for Start Dwell in order to be considered a valid signal If the value for Start Threshold is too high it may mask the actual peak signal If the value is too low it will not mask the noisy portion of the signal Start Dwell Minimum amount of time that the signal must remain above the valu
43. ble lists Boolean operators for creating source formulae Table 14 Boolean Operators gt if x is greater than y C1 gt 10 C1 lt 5 C1 N C2 1 return 1 else return 0 lt if x is less than y C1 lt C2 C1 C return 1 else return O if x equals y return 1 Peak N Peak 0 002 else return 0 125 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Function Operators The following table lists function operators for creating Source Formulae Table 15 Function Operators Meaning Obam Minimum Value RNG C115 RNG PEAK B Trigonometric Sin Trigonometric Tangent Tps True Position TPS ALIAS C1 TPS ALIAS ALIAS ALIAS Notes 1 Atan x Returns the arc tangent of x in degrees 90 to 90 2 Asin x Returns the arc sine of x in degrees 90 to 90 The range of x is 1 lt x lt 1 3 Acos x Returns the arc cosine of x in degrees 0 to 180 The range of x is l lt x lt el 4 Cnt Used in combination with Pulse measurement Example Peak is configured for Pulse Characteristic 1 C1 has a Source of Peak Characteristic 2 C2 1s auto scanned with C1 and has a Source of CNT Peak When a fastener is rundown with a pulse tool Cl captures installation torque and C2 captures the number of pulses from snug to peak 5 Dsp tvUsed in Angle measurements The Displaced Angle value will be captured between a start lt Enter gt and stop lt Enter gt command Order of Operat
44. chnical support telephone number m Patent information To display the About screen perform the following Steps 1 Power the 600 Data Collector on 2 Press A or V to select About and press lt enter gt The About the 600 screen appears Model 600 1000 Mb Copyright 2011 Product version 1 6 0 0 OS version 1 3 0 0 Build number 9 Storage 829 71MB 825 92MB free RAM 229 66MB 79 68MB free ASI DataMyte Inc 2800 Campus Drive Suite 60 Plymouth Mn 55441 U S A 800 455 4359 www asidatamyte com techsupport asidatamyte com U S Patent No 7 934 428 EP Patent Application No 08831666 6 Bt Lai 32 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION 3 Configuring the Data Collector Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Introduction This section contains procedures for configuring preferences and for configuring views for the 600 Handheld Data Collector Preferences allow you to customize your data collector with settings for features such as key click sound LED duration and data collection preferences setting Preferences 1 Press A or V to select Preferences and press lt enter gt 2 Press A or V to select the device preference to change and press lt enter gt to either toggle the parameter value or display a data input prompt See Table 5 on the following page for a description of each option Preferences LED Duration Time sec Backlight Time sec Retake Prompting Sort Setup List
45. collector user Characteristic images must be defined when a setup is created in TranSend II Characteristic images can be viewed while in Prompted Data Collect and Preview Modes Steps 1 From the data collect view press lt data gt Preview Data Char Label Hi Nom Low 50 00 25 00 15 00 Torque Data Collection 2 Press lt data gt again to display the characteristic descriptors for the characteristic 89 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION D Residual Torque Measurement Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Introduction What is Residual Torque Torque is defined as force that causes twisting or turning Residual torque may be defined as the torque that remains on a threaded fastener after it has been tightened The purpose of residual torque measurement is either to assess the performance of a power tool that fastened a given joint or to simply determine whether the torque on given joint is sufficient for its intended purpose For example for safety purposes the torque on the lug nuts of a vehicle should not be below 110 Nm Measuring the residual torque will determine if the lug nut is safe for use Another example The power tool that installs that lug nut is supposed to install it between 120 160 Nm Measuring the residual torque on the fastener will determine if the power tool is performing as it should How do we measure residual torque We measure residual torque by means of applying torqu
46. controlled by a setting in the Preferences None No torque curve will be saved Out of Spec A torque curve will be saved each time a data value out of spec is taken Exceptions Torque curves with no saved value will be saved Default Setting Automatic All torque reading collected will be saved 36 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Step e Press lt shift gt lt enter gt to save the Torque Curve making it available for transfer Torque View The displayed torque curve will plot the points that occur from the time the analog signal crosses the start threshold to the time that the signal successfully crosses the stop threshold The torque event will be scaled to fit regardless of duration Aliases Configure Test Master Peak Angle CCZ KN PeakA Enter Low Limit Set Torque Curve Peak Angle Alias Torque Curve View Torque Curve With Angle Gage Test Torque Curve Pick a Point Torque Curve Export A Torque Curve View may be saved for export to Excel for more detailed analysis When a Torque Curve View is displayed pressing lt shift gt lt enter gt will save the torque curve as a file to be exported at a later time 50 Torque valus w Start Threshold Stop Threshold 700 Time J Note You may import Torque Curve data to Microsoft Excel using the ASI DataMyte TranSend II applic
47. d use meets all performance and safety requirements including any applicable laws regulations codes and standards Copyright Notice Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication in whole or in part without written permission of ASI DataMyte Inc is prohibited Copyright 2010 ASI DataMyte Inc All rights reserved Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Contents Idee TT de Vu BEE 4 Se ad ae fase ere EE 5 Power EE 5 Replacms EE 7 e le Le Riet dee e CEET 9 Prod UC Aes gal glen 10 DRE 10 No Telecommunicanons Connection sciccti ei OAR 10 Batten VV al MMOS Lennie teekenen keien debian baten deden 11 HEET eene nt Ine net Sao oR eR ee 11 Battery Charger Wassenaar 12 Baten Ree det 12 Agency Approvals and Compliance unu ansnnennsrenseennnnernseennnnernseennnnenneesnnnneen 13 BEC EE 13 Industry Canada Compliance STALEMNt sars ardennen ane d lee 13 European UNON DIVE VES nennen eaten bednet enteren tnt enteren 13 RF Energy Related Devices and Safe Usage nun oeennnennnnnereereennennnnseereennnnnnnnseeenvens 15 Environmenial EE 15 600 Data Collector Overview nnnunnsunnenennnensenennnennenennennnennennnnnnn 16 DM600 TranSend Il Configurations
48. d Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection 3 The next screen lists the characteristics in the setup Select 4 Create gt Car Line Number 123 R1 Bt 4 Press A or V to navigate to the first characteristic to include in the ReAudit setup and press lt Enter gt A checkmark is placed before the selected characteristic Note Pressing Shift a will select all characteristics and pressing Shift Y will unselect all characteristics Repeat to select additional characteristics if necessary 6 Press or gt to select Create The newly created setup opens in data collect 7 Collect data for the setup as prompted by the data collector 88 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Viewing Characteristic Descriptors Characteristic Descriptors are short descriptive fields used to communicate additional information to the data collector user Characteristic descriptors can be defined when a setup is created in TranSend II Characteristic descriptors can be viewed while in Preview Mode or Prompted Data Collect Mode Steps 1 If necessary press lt or gt to select Data 2 Press the lt data gt key Additional information about the characteristic appears in an overlay such as the following Preview Data Char Label Cost Center Characteristic Descriptor TJP Viewing Images Characteristic images are descriptive photographs used to communicate additional information to the data
49. damage to data collector or charging equipment can i result if an incorrect battery type is used Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Table 2 Battery Usage Time Chart Usage Definition Backlight Duration Intensity 10 sec 6 15 sec 8 Estimated Collection Time Buzzer Status Tone soft 12 loud 12 Battery 4000 mAh Tool 7 Hours 4 6 Hours 41 5 Hours 12 LightStar Series B Torque Minutes Minutes Minutes Wrench The values represent the highest battery usage for the 600 data collector other applications should experience longer battery life Guidelines for Optimum Lithium lon Battery Performance e 600 Lithium Ion batteries are provided with at least a 35 charge and need to be fully charged before used e 600 Lithium Ion batteries learn their maximum capacity by being cycled fully discharged or fully charged numerous times 3 or more This conditioning is highly recommended to obtain maximum battery life and performance e Conditioning the battery one cycle once every 50 charges is recommended to improve the gas gage accuracy and battery capacity e Lithium Ion batteries naturally discharge when not in use and should not be stored for long periods of time without being cycled e To maximize service life spare batteries should be cycled at least every three months and stored at 50 of full charge in a cool temperature 15 C 59F or less Do not freeze e Only charge the 600 Lithium Ion battery Model No 575
50. des connections for USB communications USB Communications Port Figure 7 Bottom View USB Communications Port The USB communications port is used to connect an ASI DataMyte 95748 cable from the data collector to a computer running support software Figure 8 USB Communications Port 22 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Top View The top end of the 600 Handheld Data Collector contains gage input ports The exact ports on your data collector may vary depending on the options purchased Analog Gage LMI Option The analog version of the 600 Data Collector includes analog gage connectors that support two analog gage ports m One USB gage port m One digital port m One dual channel analog gage port can be used for true position gages or an LMI 241 gage m Two single channel analog gage ports can be configured for and LMI 200 gage Digital Port USB Port LMI Ports Figure 9 Top View LMI Option 23 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Torque Option The torque version of the 600 Handheld Data Collector includes the following ports m One USB gage port m One analog torque wrench port Note The torque module requires calibration annually Contact ASI DataMyte Customer Service for more information Torque Port USB Port Figure 10 Top View Torque Option Digital Gage Port Most digital gages and barcode wands can be plugged into the digital gage port The cable for the gage is vendor specific
51. dings due to early release Weaknesses Requires rotationally stable work piece Has greater variability than angle based restart or angle based breakaway Capture angle needs to be set individually for each joint type to be audited 97 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Peak Peak torque is the highest measured value during a torque event represented by the maximum torque required to turn a fastener The following curve represents the force applied over time in a peak torque application Torque value a start Threshold e stop Threshold ba k D e A eeng Time Proper Technique How to pull the wrench Creep up slowly and release the wrench the instant the fastener turns Best Application Fasteners where the operator can easily determine 1 e by sight that the fastener has moved Most Problematic Application Fasteners where the operator cannot easily determine 1 e by sight that the fastener has moved Applications where the work piece is in motion or vibration may be mistaken for fastener motion Joints where stiction can vary from little or none to very large on one fastener to the next Joint Characteristics All types Error Conditions Excessive overshoot will yield a false high measurement Wrench release before fastener motion will generate a false low measurement 98 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Peak Summary Strengths Simplicity Weakne
52. e applicable analog gage input port Power the gage ON On the Main menu select Gage and press lt enter gt Select the gage alias to master from the Gage Suite screen Press lt or gt to select Master in the Gage Alias submenu Different options appear at the bottom of the Master Gages screen depending on how the gage was configured If two point mastering was selected in the configuration Master Hi and Master Lo are available If three point mastering was selected in the configuration Master Lo Master Hi and Master Zero are available Note When mastering gages at the full extent of their travel it may be necessary to set the Start Threshold gage parameter to a negative value in order to use the Time at Level option 61 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Torque Tools Most torque tools produce an output voltage of zero when at rest Because some residual offset is possible it is necessary to master the output of the tool at a resting value Moreover each tool may have different output voltages when at rest It is recommended that all torque tools used during data collection be mastered before use each shift Steps 1 Connect the torque tool with the appropriate cable to the Torque input port On the Main menu select Gage and press lt enter gt 2 3 Select the gage alias to master from the Gage Suite screen 4 Press lt or gt to select Master in the Gage Alias submenu The Master Gages screen opens
53. e file and the data collector and transfer the flash update file Steps 1 Connect the 95748 cable from your computers USB port to the USB port on the 600 Handheld Data Collector Caution Before performing the Flash Update procedure it is recommended that you back up all setups and data and reinitialize the 600 2 Power the data collector ON 3 Start the TranSend II application 121 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 10 Flash Update Transferring the Firmware Update File The data collector uses TranSend IJ communications while using the flash loader program Steps 1 From the TranSend II application select the menu selection Device Management _ 2 From the Device Management view select Update Firmware 3 The firmware update file begins transferring to the data collector A progress bar is displayed 4 After the progress bar is no longer displayed a message is displayed on the DM600 Updating Firmware Writing to Flash 5 During the file transfer the data collector s right LED flashes green This indicates normal operation 6 When the transfer is complete the data collector automatically reboots Total estimated firmware update time is approximately 2 minutes If an error condition exists first reattempt the transfer If problems persist write down any error codes or messages Call Technical Support for assistance 122 Model 600 Handhe
54. e latter subgroup is incomplete 39 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Histogram The Histogram screen displays the data collected for a given characteristic in a setup Chart Type Histogram 44 FDA Characteristic gt gt Characteristic Name lt 0 3s Isl Sigma Spec Limits Mean If Defined Normal Distribution Curve Data 1 000 FDA Validation Setup Name e Use lt lt or gt gt to move between characteristics e The Histogram Chart displays the following information Upper and Lower Specification Limits USL and LSL The vertical lines indicating the highest and lowest values of a product dimension or measurement that is acceptable Mean and 3 Sigma Lines The vertical lines indicating 3 Sigma from the mean of the distribution Frequency The y axis line represents the number of data points that fall within a class interval Relative frequency is the frequency divided by the total number of readings in a population Class Interval Bin Width A range of readings of equal length also called a cell or bin The entire set of intervals makes up the x axis line over which data points are plotted Each bar covers an interval and is centered at the midpoint The bin width is constrained to be a multiple of the resolution for the characteristic Without this constraint histograms would erroneously indicate an uneven distribution of data If a value falls on the boundary between two bins it is pl
55. e operators doing the residual measurements the better 3 Measure the residual torque on each of the joints measured dynamically O o Find the mean of the residual measurements Calculate the standard deviation of the residual measurements Determine the mid point of the dynamic specification limits Lower spec limit 70 90 2 80 plus upper spec limit all divided by two measurements plus half the calculated tolerance Establish the lower residual specification limit Calculated mid point for residual measurements minus half the calculated tolerance 105 Establish the tolerance spread of the residual limits Tolerance of dynamic limits 90 70 1 5 1 0 30 times residual standard deviation divided by dynamic measurements standard deviation Leo Determine the midpoint of the residual specification limits 80 86 78 88 2 Mean of residuals times mid point of dynamic spec divided by mean of dynamic measurements Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Using Torque Wrench Extensions Adapter extensions are sometimes required when the fastener location on which a torque reading is to taken does not allow direct access with a conventional socket When an adapter is used it has the effect of extending or in some cases shortening the pivot point of the torque wrench and thus creating a lever arm affect that must be accounted for when taking measurements See Appendix B Torque Wrench Adapters for details about h
56. e set for Start Threshold in order to be considered a valid signal If the value for Start Dwell is set too short random noise may be accepted as data Stop Threshold A percentage of the full scale value that the signal must remain below for the amount of time set in Stop Dwell in order to terminate detection and accept a reading 0 100 ms 1 to start threshold 1 of full scale Stop Dwell Amount of time that the signal must remain below the 0 1000 ms Stop Threshold in order to terminate detection and accept a reading Peak Duration The number of consecutive signal samples that must be 1 10 Peak Torque only within the number of A D bits as specified by the Peak Zone To use only the value of the highest point set duration to 1 to use the value of the plateau set the value to a number less that number of pixels that make the plateau in the curve plot window Extension Multiplier This option will multiply the gage result by a constant 5 to 2 00 This is typically used with gage extensions 53 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Table 6 Torque Configuration Options Fela remm tes The number of A D bits that a number of consecutive 1 10 signals must be within in order to qualify as a peak Set Peak Zone Peak Torque only this large enough to always take a reading but small enough so that the point of interest is always in the flat part of the plateau Dwell Blanking This
57. e to the tightened fastener and observing the behavior of the fastener This is usually performed with a hand torque wrench 91 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Selecting a Measurement Strategy Different applications require different measurement strategies Angle Based Restart Restart Torque is used in residual torque measurement applications where you need to remove the effects of stiction The restart point is essentially the point at which the installing tool ended the application of torque Paint temperature differences lock washers metallic adhesion and adhesive compounds can all increase the amount of force required to break the fastener loose To more accurately record the torque applied by the original fastening process it may be preferable to record the point after the breakaway when the fastener restarts This is the preferred measurement strategy for almost all joints The following represents force applied over time on a high stiction joint in a Restart torque application ke Restart on a high stiction joint The following curve represents force applied over time on a low stiction i e well lubricated joint in a restart torque application Torque Angle 92 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Proper Technique How to pull the wrench Slow steady pull until fastener moves 1 5 degrees until LED lights or buzzer sounds Best Application Determining the point to which a po
58. eners Most Problematic Application Fasteners where the operator cannot easily determine i e by sight that the fastener has moved Joint Characteristics All types Error Conditions Overshoot causing fastener motion Set Torque Summary Strengths Ideal for adhesive lock fasteners where a check for minimum without check for motion 1s required Weaknesses Limited application 102 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Theory of Operation for Angle Based Restart and Angle Based Breakaway When measuring residual torque the wrench senses two kinds of angular motion The first 1s windup which is caused by flex in the work piece metallic wrench drive extension socket and bolt head Typically windup is only a few degrees or a fraction of a degree For the same joint windup will be greater with a long socket long extension crow s foot or rubber mounted work piece See below ken Both angle based breakaway and restart are based on the change of slope between windup and fastener rotation This allows rejection of slip offs that do not result in fastener motion In addition excessive follow through will not cause erroneously high readings as the data point captured is independent of final wrench release Both angle based breakaway must detect additional tightening to confirm the break point 103 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector When reviewing a torque angle curve release is a form
59. erify that the gage reads zero with no load applied to the torque tool A Aa Se Enter the lower specification limit Default is 10 or the expected measurement value 7 Activate the torque tool by applying force to a test bolt Observe the results on the Test Gages screen Aliases Config Test Master Peak Torque Gage 44 Al dd Show Connected Devices Enter Low Limit Orue VE AD 2286 EU 81 76 Time 199 ms 72 103 64 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector For Angle configurations your test screen will look similar to the following _Aliases Configure Test Master Peak Angle CCZ EE PeakA pb Enter Low Limit Set Torq ue Curve Peak Angle Alias 65 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION gt Working with Setups Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Overview A setup is a group of setup characteristics labels and data collector options specifically packaged for use with the ASI DataMyte 600 Data Collector You create setups using TranSend II and then transfer the setup to the data collector Figure 18 shows a typical process for working with setups Support Software Data Collector Create setup s Transfer setup s PC Running Support Software Dat Collector Transfer Figure 18 Working with Setups 1 Create Setup s Create a setup using the following support software package e TranSend IFM 2 Transfer Setup s The process for transferring data de
60. etermines which language the data German English collect application is displayed in Spanish Ford French ltalian Portuguese and Chinese Number Decimal Determines which character is used as Dot or Comma Separator the decimal separator 35 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Common Views The Characteristic Review Torque Curve only available with a Torque Module X Bar amp R X Bar amp Sigma Histogram and Histogram Statistics views are common to the ASI DataMyte 600 data collector These views are displayed by hitting the lt view gt button on the 600 data collector Characteristic Review The Characteristic Review screen displays the data collected for a given characteristic in a setup Characteristic R RS eee Te Characteristic Name Characteristic Data Subgroup and Piece gt A V To Scroll Thru Data Torque Data Collection Bt i 14 15 Setup Name Steps e Use lt lt or gt gt to move between characteristics e Select aline and press lt shift gt lt data gt to jump to the selected place in the data collection sequence for a NULL value This does not function unless there is a NULL value Torque Curve The Torque Curve screen displays the torque curve for the most recent torque event only available with a Torque Module The curve and its associated values may be saved for export to appropriate support software such as TranSend II Note Saving torque curves is
61. his section contains information on ASI DataMyte maintenance agreements and technical support Technical Support ASI DataMyte Technical Support experts are only a phone call away Contact Technical Support for the following reasons To assist in installing and configuring ASI DataMyte equipment To help implement data collection applications To help setup and configure gauges multiplexers and accessories To troubleshoot ASI DataMyte equipment or support software Technical Support is available free of charge during the initial warranty period and to current SMA customers Phone 800 207 5631 or 763 553 0455 Call Monday through Friday between 7 30 AM and 4 30 PM Central Standard Time Fax 763 553 1041 Fax your questions to ASI DataMyte Technical Support at any time Please include in the email your name phone number the hours you can be reached and a detailed description of the problem Email techsupport asidatamyte com Email your questions to ASI DataMyte Technical Support at any time ASI DataMyte Customer Service ASI DataMyte Customer Service can be reached at 763 553 1040 Monday through Friday between 7 30 a m and 4 30 p m Central Standard Time Call ASI DataMyte Customer Service to perform any of the following tasks Place orders Return ASI DataMyte equipment for service Upgrade ASI DataMyte equipment Inquire about the status of an order or repair 135 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices
62. ield where angle based restart and breakaway are not appropriate Most Problematic Application Applications where there is a significant degree of variation on flexibility or rotational instability from one work piece to the next Joint Characteristics Best for those rare joints that experience a double break Error Conditions Excessive work piece rotation may result in a false reading Source Based Gage Override Overriding the gage configuration capture angle can be accomplished by modifying the characteristic source For example Angle 2 7 will override the gage configuration capture angle to use 2 7 degrees of rotation past the start threshold Since different joints using different sockets extensions etc will have a different amount of windup this value may need to be customized on a per measurement basis The capture angle should always be past windup and within the fastener rotation portion of the torque angle curve See above 96 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector In addition the start threshold from which angle is measured can be established on a per measurement basis using the form Angle 2 7 35 where 2 7 is the overriding capture angle and 35 is the start threshold in torque units Torque at Angle Summary Strengths Operator independent Instant LED and buzzer notification of fastener motion and measurement status Little or no training required Eliminates overshoot errors Eliminates false rea
63. ion continues the operator will be alerted by a let go tone when the amount of rotation exceeds the lower spec limit for C2 Note If the second characteristic source has the format Gxn y where y is an angle value in degrees y will be substituted as the nice alarm threshold instead of the characteristic s low limit Sample Event Angle Torque algorithms may be configured to be sampled by a change in angle or by a change in time in previous releases sampling was only time based A Sample Event parameter has been added to torque gage configurations If set to Angle instead of Time the analog signal will be sampled for algorithm satisfaction whenever the angular displacement changes Set Torque Set torque is used in applications where fastening is done manually with a hand held wrench This is typically found in low volume production applications such as aircraft assembly or as a rework tool in more automated settings For example head bolts on a 6 cylinder engine may be fastened with a closed loop multi spindle in line system Those engines that are tagged for rework may be quickly checked with the data collector using Set Torque even where multiple fasteners with different torques are involved Set Torque allows you to record the maximum or peak torque applied and also provides audible signals to the operator when the lower and upper specifications limits have been surpassed The lower spec limi
64. ion of 47 Gage Input Ports 49 Gage LED 54 56 57 60 Gage List 47 Gages analog 46 configuring torque wrenches 50 56 digital 46 mastering analog 61 mastering digital 61 mastering torque wrenches 62 ports 23 serial 46 testing digital 64 testing torque wrenches 64 torque wrenches 46 108 141 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Index types supported 46 Gap and Flush Gages 25 Getting Started 5 Hardware Features 19 Input Configuration 73 Input Source for part setup 73 Input Sources 73 Interface Basics 31 Key Combinations alphanumeric keypad 27 28 Key Repeat 35 Keycase 35 Keyclick 35 KeyPad Alphanumeric 27 28 KeyPad Functions alphanumeric keypad 27 28 Label Entry 80 Labels entering information 76 LCD Display 20 LEDs 20 Duration 35 Low Battery Warning 7 Main Menu 31 Mastering analog gages 61 digital gages 61 torque wrenches 62 Max 126 Measuring Angle 103 Med 126 Min 126 Minimum Rotation 58 59 More Menu 31 Nickel Metal hydride 5 No Telecommunications Connection 10 Noise Threshold 54 Operator Symbols 125 Order of Operations 126 Out of Spec Readings 81 Overview 20 Part Setups 72 checking input sources 73 overview 67 selecting 72 transferring to the data collector 68 Peak Duration 53 Peak torque 98 Peak Torque 110 142 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Index Peak Zone 54 Pick a Point 53 114 Port Pin Diagram 22 Ports AC adapter 22
65. ions Source expressions are evaluated in standard mathematical order Anything with parenthesis is completed first Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction 126 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Appendix B Torque Wrench Adapters Using a Torque Adapter Extension Adapter extensions are sometimes required when the fastener location on which a torque reading is to taken does not allow direct access with a conventional socket When an adapter is used it has the effect of extending or in some cases shortening the pivot point of the torque wrench and thus creating a lever arm affect that must be accounted for when taking measurements When the adapter is positioned at 0 90 or 180 with respect to the torque wrench calculations are performed based only on the length of the extension and the length of the torque wrench When the adapter is oriented at angles between 0 and 90 or 90 and 180 the calculations are based on the effective length of the adapter Torque Adapter Orientations Adapter In Line With the Torque Wrench 1 Measure the wrench s handle length distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied usually the center of the wrench grip area 2 Measure the length of the adapter Add the two together and divide by the original length That s your scaling factor For example Figure 22 Adapter in Line with Torque Wrench Example
66. ld Data Collector SECTION 11 Appendices 123 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Appendix A Characteristic Source This appendix provides information about specifying valid source formulas for characteristics and labels for your setups Source Location Symbols The 600 Handheld Data Collector uses symbols to refer to source locations For variables data multiple sources are comma delimited for label data multiple sources are comma delimited For instance the source line K Peak refers to either the Keypad or a gage alias The following table lists valid Source Location Symbols Table 12 Source Location Symbols XXXXX Alias name Up to five characters Peaks GI 124 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Operator Symbols The following table lists Operators for creating Source Formulae Table 13 Operator Symbols A A C115 Peakj4 C1 2 Peak 2 3 1416 Peak 2 Peak Start Threshold Peak 14 7 Torque where n overrides the start Note that n represents an actual torque value e g threshold defined for 14 7 Ibft or 19 3 Nm the torque tool You can also allow math calculations on the gage ports of a source that accepts keyboard and or gage input such as k 1 peak Boolean Operators A Boolean expression evaluates to either true or 0 false You can use Boolean Operators in source formulae to create if else logical constructions The following ta
67. le Peak 0 7 131 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Appendix C Port Pin Diagrams Analog Port Pinout The following diagram of the ASI DataMyte 600 Analog Port indicates the pins with their corresponding functions Of Analog Port 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Function Pin Function NEC CE fe amen In lome reen Li USB Gage Port Pinout The following diagram of the ASI DataMyte 600 USB Gage Port indicates the pins with their corresponding functions USB Gage Port Pin Function 1 VBUS 5V C i 132 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices USB Communications Port Pinout The following diagram of the ASI DataMyte 600 USB Communications Port indicates the pins with their corresponding functions Pin Function mmm b E lee Digital Gage Port Pinout The following diagram of the ASI DataMyte 600 Digital Gage Port indicates the pins with their corresponding functions Pin Function Pin Function Ready 1 s 5 RXD 4 s REQ FED Sign 2 s e Serial Clock 133 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices LMI Port Pinouts The following diagrams of the ASI DataMyte LMI ports indicate the pins with their corresponding functions Connector Function ae ENE 6 1 A Signal Input M B Signal Input Connector Function emm Read Switch Input EEn Signal Input 134 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Appendices Support Information T
68. le keys Key combinations are indicated by a between the keys The alphanumeric symbol keys are primarily used for entering the numbers O through 9 In addition each number key is associated with up to three letters Letters and symbols can be entered into fields by pressing the Left Pointer Key the Center Pointer Key or the Right Pointer Key and the corresponding alphanumeric symbol key Note The alphanumeric keys are sticky which means that they are pressed one at a time 2 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Alphanumeric Keypad Key Combinations Table 3 Alphanumeric Keypad Key Combinations Key s lt menu gt 1 Powers collector ON 2 Displays the Main menu lt shift gt When entering character string data changes lower to upper case lt shift gt lt menu gt Move to previous menu action lt view gt Displays menu for Descriptors Characteristic Review Torque Curve X Bar amp R X Bar amp S Histogram and Histogram Statistics selections As set in Preferences lt data gt 1 Go to the Data Entry screen 2 While collecting data pressing the data key displays assigned image lt select gt Displays the Select Menu allowing you to select a setup or characteristic lt symbol gt lt select gt While collecting data displays a prompt to jump to a specified characteristic for data collection lt enter gt 1 Selects item from a list or menu 2 Opens or closes an input box 3 Togg
69. les an option 4 Triggers a gage reading in data entry or test 5 Selects and inputs characters lt A gt Moves a selection cursor to the previous field in a menu or list lt V gt Moves the selection cursor to the next field in a menu or list lt lt 1 Move the selection cursor to the left while in a menu 2 Move the cursor one character to the left in an input box lt P gt 1 Moves the selection cursor to the right while in a menu 2 Moves the cursor one character to the right in an input box 1 While collecting data move to the next cell in data collection sequence 2 When reviewing an item move to the next operation 3 When reviewing data move to the next characteristic 4 When an input box is displayed close and enter the input string lt lt 1 While collecting data move to the previous cell in data collection sequence 2 When reviewing an item move to the previous operation 3 When reviewing data move to the previous characteristic 4 When an input box is displayed delete the previous character in the input string 28 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Table 3 Alphanumeric Keypad Key Combinations Key Fund o ER Creates the left symbol shown over the selected number key lt symbol gt 1 9 Ce Creates the center symbol shown over the selected number key lt symbol gt 1 9 oom Creates the right symbol shown over the selected number key lt symbol gt 1 9
70. m Ready Solid Green Battery is ready m Charger or Fault Solid Yellow Battery is charging Flashing Yellow Battery is rejected Replacing the Batteries When the data collector detects a low battery condition it will beep and display a Low Battery message at the bottom of the display Data Char Label The message is repeated and the beeps will continue at one minute intervals until either 10 minutes has elapsed at which point the data collector shuts off or until the battery charge falls below the shutdown threshold Model 600 Handheld Data Collector WARNING Use only batteries approved by ASI DataMyte with this data collector Failure to charge and use batteries as described in this document could result in poor battery performance damage to the charging adapters or batteries or harm to personnel Steps 1 Turn the data collector over to access the battery compartment cover as shown in Figure 1 2 Press down on the tab on the compartment cover and gently lift the cover up 3 Remove the old battery from the battery compartment 4 Install the recently charged battery in the orientation marked by the polarity indicators inside the battery compartment 5 Replace the compartment cover by inserting the lower lip of the cover into the ledge on the data collector case Press the cover into place the cover should snap snugly into the latch Figure 1 Replacing the Battery Model 600 Handheld Data
71. n harm to the user operator 12 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Agency Approvals and Compliance FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a business commercial or industrial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your Own expense Notice Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by ASI DataMyte Inc may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 European Union Directives The product described in this documentation complies with the EU directive
72. njury to the operator Mistreatment of a battery may cause the battery to generate heat explode or ignite and cause serious injury Do not short battery terminals or cause the and ends to contact metal objects either when handling carrying or storing the battery Do not expose the battery to fire Do not expose the battery to heat or solder to the battery Do not expose the battery to moisture Do not pierce crush or subject the battery to impacts or shocks Do not disassemble or modify the battery The battery contains safety and protection devices If these safety and protection devices are damaged the battery may generate heat explode or ignite Do not charge or discharge the battery in any device except those approved by ASI DataMyte If a battery should leak fluid onto skin eyes or clothing rinse immediately with water If the eyes have been involved contact a doctor immediately Battery Cautions CAUTION AN Failure to follow any of the following cautionary statements could result in damage to the Model 600 the batteries or injury to the operator Use only ASI DataMyte approved batteries Risk of battery explosion and or damage to the data collector or charging equipment can result if an incorrect battery type is used When the battery is worn out insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal Only discharge the battery when ambient temperature is between 20 C and
73. nsferring Data to TranSend II aan onn ennen ern eenennenseennnnrenseennnneenseennnneen 117 Flash Update Procedures annae nnnnenne menne menne menen nennenennenennnnen 118 609 Flash WodateIntrodUGON enen eenen dab enden 119 Obtaining the IMAGE File sect eo rasan a eat a el Ad eneen dee 120 setting UD GommunieatlONS utter de delende een 121 Transferring the Firmware Update File aan nennnsenseeennnsenseennnnerns ennen 122 PADD E le Te 123 Appendix A Characteristic Source aaan oannenennnenseennnnnenseennnnrenseennnneensennnnneen 124 SOUFEELOCUHON EE 124 CDP CT GION EE entente tekenden EENT dere bende eedt anke deere 125 Boolean E 125 FURETO E Saa EENAA EA E NEE te nesmme brenda henensned 126 Appendix B Torque Wrench Adapters nana enrennnrereennnenvennenvennenr eeens 127 Using REH 127 T rne Adapter EE 127 Appendix C Pon PiN E let EE 132 Support d lr Lef unt en E 135 TECHNICA SUPPO mmniet lenea eed entente anatek 135 ASI DataMyte Customer Service srilanka aleen ee 135 Support and Maintenance Agreements nun oannnns enn ennnenrennnsenenensensennensennneenenn 136 Je E d 137 ill Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION 1 Introduction Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Getting Started Power Requirements The ASI DataMyte Model 600 Data Collector can be powered with one battery See Table 1 Data Power Sources and Rating for specifications of the types of power sources compatible with the 600 and Table
74. o connecting line between to sequential points indicating that the latter subgroup is incomplete 38 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector X Bar amp S Sigma The X Bar amp Sigma screen displays the data collected for a given characteristic in a setup Chart Type 44 FDA Characteristic Characteristic Name Xbar Upper Control Limit if Defined Xbar Chart Xbar Lower Control Limit if Defined Sigma Chart Sbar Lower Control Limit Subgroup Number If Defined Setup Name e Use lt lt or gt gt to move between characteristics e Points on the Xbar and Sigma chart Mean X bar or MX bar The average of a sample which is the sum of readings divided by the number of readings For Individuals chart the Mean is plotted as a Moving Average S The sigma of samples The difference between the highest and lowest readings within a subgroup For Individuals chart the Moving Range chart is displayed e A plotted point on the X bar and Sigma chart takes any one of the following forms Point in control Point to represent incomplete characteristic partially missing data Point between control limit and 10 greater less than control limit A Point greater than 10 above UCL W Point less than 10 below LCL e In addition a point may be missing from the chart indicating that the subgroup was skipped altogether There may be no connecting line between to sequential points indicating that th
75. or remove a threaded fastener such as a bolt screw or nut Refer to section 7 for more information about torque applications Steps 1 Connect the wrench with the appropriate cable to the torque wrench input port 2 On the Main menu select Gage and press lt enter gt Gage Suite Selectic Truck Line Torque Serial Tool Default Suite The Gage Suite is used on the truck line to measure torque 3 Press Aor Vv to select a torque gage suite from the Gage Suite Selection screen 50 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Aliases Confia ure Test Master 3 Press Aor V to select a torque gage alias from the Gage Alias Selection screen 4 Press or gt to select Configure in the Alias List submenu The Configure Gage Parameters screen opens for the selected gage alias _ Aliases Configure Test Master Default Suite Gage Suite Name Alias Name A es transducer noise threshold Gage Parameters counts per revolution Gage Use Parameters Use Parameters Parameter Value Alias Description 51 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector 5 Complete the required fields in the Configure Gages screen See Table 6 Torque Configuration Options on the next page for details about additional options for each general parameter 6 When you have set all of the configuration options either press the lt menu gt key or any arrow key 52 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Torque Port Configur
76. ormation about ASI DataMyte SMA contracts 136 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector 137 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Index 138 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Index Index About Screen 32 Abs 126 Accuracy torque 108 Acos 126 Adapters torque wrench 127 132 133 134 Alarms 42 enabling 42 Alphanumeric KeyPad 20 27 character input 30 key combinations 27 28 Analog Gage Manufacturers 46 Analog Gage Option 23 Analog Gages mastering 61 supported 46 Analog Ports configuring 50 56 Angle 111 Angle Based Breakaway 94 Angle Based Restart 92 Angle Set 112 Angular Displacement 112 Arithmetic Operator Symbols 125 Asin 126 Assignable Cause Entries 83 Atan 126 Auto Graph 83 Avg 126 Back View 21 Backlight time 35 Batteries charging 7 discharging 7 replacing 7 Battery Charger 7 LED indications 7 Battery Usage 5 6 Battery Warnings 11 12 Boolean Operators 125 Bottom View 22 Buzzer tone 35 volume 35 Calculating Control Limits 86 Calibration 139 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Index torque 24 Cause Prompt 83 Character Input alphanumeric keypad 30 Characteristic Boundary 80 Characteristic Descriptors 89 Characteristic Review 36 38 39 40 41 Characteristics entering information 77 Charging the Batteries 7 Checking Input Source 73 Cleaning the Data Collector 9 Cnt 126 Collecting Data 75 data collect mode 75 preview mode 75 Common
77. orque wrench with a torque simulator Dynamic Torque Applications In dynamic torque applications in line transducers are typically installed between the fastening tool and the fastener For example with an air stall tool the in line transducer is placed between the tool and the socket on the fastener The torque is measured as it is applied by the process the desired measurement to record is the maximum or peak force applied by the process The voltage the transducer produces when the peak force is attained is converted by the 600 Handheld Data Collector into a digital value that represents the force applied 108 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 8 Dynamic Torque Measurement Dynamic Torque Applications In static applications the transducer is fitted into the head of a hand held torque wrench An operator then uses a torque wrench to audit the torque applied by a fastening system after the fastening process is complete The operator applies torque to the fastener by pulling on the torque wrench When the force applied by the operator exceeds the static frictional force of the joint the fastener begins to move At the precise moment that the fastener begins to move the torque applied by the operator is approximately equal to the torque applied by the fastening process The transducer sends a voltage to the data collector which is converted into a digital value that represents the torque applied Torque Wrench Adapters Ada
78. ource information cannot be reviewed in the 600 It can only be reviewed in the support software TranSend II To review the input configuration perform the following steps Steps 1 Start the TranSend II software 2 From the Main menu press lt Setup Editor gt 3 Select the setup by double clicking on the setup name The Setup screen appears GF Setu p B A a L x Save Setup Copy Setup Delete Setup Setup General a F Name Large Part Setup ctivation S wane Di Description Activate Date 08 19 201 0 02 47 14 PM D l 7 7 E Suite Default Suite Dv Gage Suite Used e E E i Gans Acton Subgroup Label Source Choice List Choice List d r A Sa E E d J e Setup Labels Edit Add Fe Copy Properties To Label Editor A Remove L Tabbed view Subgroup Labels Piece Labels Characteristic Labels Name Source Ditto AutoEnter Characteristic Source Ei Edit 3 New a Copy Gi CopyProps X Delete E EventPrompts Grid Columns SGSize Boundary 5 S AutoGraph Alarms KeyboardDittoFlg Resolution Devie 5 k i f Tan A irt JA ER TranSend II EN Lx v amp 73 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection To verify that a Gage Suite is configured for a specific setup perform the following Steps 1 From the Main menu press A or V to select Gage and press lt enter gt The Gage Suite Selection opens Gage Suite Se Scott s Sweet Suite List of Gage
79. ow the gage parameters if any for proper gage configuration m Serial RS232 TTL or RS422 gages Communication parameters i e data bits stop bits parity baud rate Inquiry Response strings etc must be known during configuration Note Barcode Wands are considered serial devices or keyboard wedge Continuous Serial RS232 with continuous output Communication parameters 1 e data bits stop bits parity baud rate Inquiry Response strings etc must be known during configuration m Single Channel Analog Single Channel Analog gages use only one port on the data collector m Dual Channel Analog Dual Channel Analog gages require two ports with one connector on the 600 Handheld Data Collector m Torque Tools Torque Wrenches and Rotary Transducers require that the torque module be installed Analog Gage Manufacturers Gages from the following gage manufacturers can be configured for use with the 600 Data Collector Analog Gage Manufacturers Linear Measurement Instruments 101 North Alloy Drive Corporation Fenton Michigan 48430 Phone 810 714 5811 Fax 810 714 5711 46 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Gage List Many different gages can be attached to the 600 Handheld Data Collector to gather information Each gage used with the data collector is defined in the Gage Suite that is transferred from the TranSend II application The Gage Suite is used to m Provide a List of Gage Input Po
80. ow to calculate scaling factors for use with torque wrench adapters 106 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION 8 Dynamic Torque Measurement 107 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 8 Dynamic Torque Measurement Torque Wrenches The most commonly used measurement device for torque is a transducer which uses an increasing voltage output to indicate an increase in torque The 600 Handheld Data Collector converts this voltage signal to a digital value that represents the force used When calibrated using a 350 Q bridge the Torque Module provides the following measurement accuracy using clockwise motion 2 0 mv v signal 0 1 static applications 0 2 dynamic applications The torque module should be calibrated annually to maintain this accuracy Torque Verification Recommendations ASI DataMyte recommends that companies implement a verification system in order to minimize equipment malfunction on the production line As with any other measurement tool verification of torque accuracy should be done on a periodic basis between calibrations e g daily or at each shift change in order to ensure that the data collection system is functioning properly Torque verification is recommended after the unit is dropped or after any abnormal event eg extreme temperatures electro static discharge hit etc Torque measurement equipment can be verified by using a dead weight test or by replacing the t
81. pends on the support software package used You will need the ASI DataMyte USB cable to connect the data collector to the computer running the support software 3 Select Setup Use the 600 Handheld Data Collector interface to select a setup 4 Collect Data Collect data for the setup 5 Transfer Data Transfer data back to the support software for analysis and storage 67 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Transferring Setups Details about transferring setups to the 600 Handheld Data Collector varies with each software package and is described in their respective user guides Follow these steps to prepare the data collector to receive a setup Steps 1 Connect the data collector to the computer running the support software using the 95754 USB cable 2 Power the data collector on 3 Use your support software to transfer the setup to the 600 Data Collector 68 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION 6 Data Collection 69 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Overview Figurel9 shows the sequence for collecting data using the 600 Handheld Data Collector Each step is described briefly beginning on page 71 and in more detail following the overview Select Setup Check Input _ Configuration _ Enter Subgroup Label Information enee eg Enter Piece Label Information i Boundary eN Char Label s Measure Characteristic s Enter Cause o
82. pter extensions are sometimes required when the fastener location on which a torque reading is to taken does not allow direct access with a conventional socket When an adapter is used it has the effect of extending or in some cases shortening the pivot point of the torque wrench and thus creating a lever arm affect that must be accounted for when taking measurements See Appendix B Torque Wrench Adapters for details about how to calculate scaling factors for use with torque wrench adapters Figure 20 Torque Wrench Adapters 109 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 8 Dynamic Torque Measurement Torque Algorithms The 600 Handheld Data Collector uses one of three different algorithms or sets of rules to convert the transducer s analog signal to a digital value that represents the force applied The algorithms are Peak Pulse and Set Torque Peak Torque Peak Torque is used to measure the torque on a fastener at installation This is done by monitoring the voltage signal generated by an in line transducer and recording the maximum or peak reading Since fastening systems such as air stall tools can produce a series of peaks during the installation of a single fastener the parameters for the peak algorithm can be configured to read only the desired peak signal The following curve represents the force applied over time in a peak torque application Actual Peak False Peak la Start Threshold
83. ress lt enter gt to accept the value shown by the Cursor Value 114 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION 9 Exporting Data 115 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 9 Exporting Data Introduction Data collected using the 600 Handheld Data Collector can be analyzed using ASI DataMyte support software such as TranSend II software The data can also be analyzed using various third party software applications such as Microsoft Excel TranSend Il Software If you are using ASI DataMyte TranSend II software you can transfer data from the data collector and then use either an ASI DataMyte analysis program or a third party program to analyze the data 600 Data Collector TranSend Il Software Collected data Figure 21 Exporting to TranSend II Software 116 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 9 Exporting Data Transferring Data to TranSend II Use the following procedures for transferring data to TranSend II software See the TranSend IT User Guide for detailed procedures 1 Collect Data Use the 600 Handheld Data Collector to collect data for the required setups 2 Configure TranSend Il Communications Ensure that TranSend II is properly configured for communication with the 600 Handheld Data Collector Steps 1 Attach the 95748 cable to a free USB port on the computer running TranSend II 2 On the TranSend II main screen click the Options button 3 On the Receive Data screen
84. ristic s data While the operator is collecting data if an alarm condition is detected the Cause label and perhaps other characteristic labels can automatically appear The operator must respond to the label by indicating what is responsible for the non normal condition before data collection resumes Characteristic label values can only be entered when characteristic data is being collected Note While collecting data characteristic labels can be set to automatically appear whenever an alarm condition is detected 6 Characteristic Subgroup s Complete As long as data collection for each characteristic subgroup is incomplete the 600 Handheld Data Collector continues to prompt you for variable characteristic data When all the data for each characteristic subgroup is complete you can choose to continue collecting data for this setup or you can choose to select a different setup 71 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Selecting a Setup You can select a setup that is stored in the data collector by pressing the lt select gt key Using the lt select gt Key Steps 1 Power the data collector on 2 Press lt select gt on the keypad The data collector displays a list of setups that are currently stored in memory Setup Selectior Setups gt Select Characteristics or Setups Setups in Memory Selected Setup Car Line Number 123 Current Active Setup Le e The bottom line displays the
85. rts used by the data collector m Indicate how a particular Gage Input Port is presently configured Perform the following steps to access the Gage Suite Steps 1 From the Main menu press A or V to select Gage and press lt enter gt The Gage Suite Selection window opens Gage Suite Selectic This Gage Suite is selected Truck Line Torque Gage Suite Names The Gage Suite is used on the truck line Gage Suite Description gt to measure torque 2 Press A or to scroll through the list of gage suites and press lt enter gt to select 47 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector The Gage Alias window opens Selected Tab gt Aliases Configure Test Master ja Tab Controls Selected Gage Alias gt DIR Gage and Use for Selected Alias Gage Alias Description 3 Press lt or gt to configure test or master a port and or gage see page 56 48 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Gage Input Port Identification All configurations of a port are available for data collection even the ports not currently displayed on the gage list The physical ports available depend on the configuration of your data collector Torque Port USB Port Torque Option USB Port Digital Port LMI Ports LMI Option Digital Port USB Port Digital Option Figure 17 Gage Input Ports 49 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Configuring the Torque Port Torque is a measurement of force applied to tighten
86. ry is On for the first characteristic the operator collects the first characteristic s data for each sample in the subgroup before proceeding to the second characteristic The boundary option is set in the support software TranSend II 80 Section 6 Data Collection Double arrows indicate that additional characteristic labels may exist Press lt lt or DP to view the next or previous label Active Setup Name Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Out of Spec Readings You can set the data collector to prompt the operator if a reading is out of spec See Setting Device Preferences on page 32 If a reading is out of specification and Retake Prompting is set to On a prompt similar to the following appears Width Out of spec Prompted Out of Spec Prompt Proceed in one of two ways Steps 1 Press lt enter gt to Accept the reading as valid 2 Press w to select Retake the reading without saving the initial reading If you are collecting data while in the Preview Mode the column display indicates an out of specification reading immediately using message Preview Data Char Label Width Out of spec Preview Out of Spec Prompt 81 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Unreasonable Readings The data collector will force the operator to take another reading An unreasonable reading appears as follows Preview Data Char Label Hi Nom Low 50 00
87. s Alphanumeric Keypad Figure 4 Front View Color Display The user interface for the data collector is displayed using a 480 x 640 VGA TFT Active Matrix Color LCD with backlight Alphanumeric Keypad Contains additional keys for entering alphanumeric text Status Indicators Two LED indicators are used to indicate the status of a given reading Figure 5 Physical Dimensions 20 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Back View The back of the 600 Handheld Data Collector provides access to the rechargeable battery compartment The 600 Handheld Data Collector accommodates one ASI DataMyte supplied battery The battery compartment lifts off away from the case by pressing down on the tab on the compartment cover and gently lifting up See Battery Usage on page 5 for more information about charging and replacing the battery The battery charging system in the 600 Handheld Data Collector is different from that of any other ASI DataMyte data collector you may have The 600 Data Collector uses one battery and any batteries left in the 600 will not be charged even if an USB communications cable is plugged in Discharged batteries should only be charged in the charging adapters designed for that particular battery WARNING AN Do not open the battery dispose of in fire or put in backwards Figure 6 Back View 21 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Bottom View The bottom of the 600 Handheld Data Collector provi
88. s point the reading can be retaken and the new value replaces the older value The data collector proceeds to the next setup element in the sequence Retaking a reading in the DM600 after a subgroup is transferred to TranSend II is not allowed Preview Data Char Label Hi Nom Low 50 000 35 000 20 000 Characteristic Piece and C1 P4 SG2 Subgroup location Former Reading Peak TJP Data Collect View 86 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Using ReAudit Use the ReAudit option to create a setup that consists of only a subset of selected characteristics from the current setup ReAudit option is useful for monitoring data for a frequently failing characteristics Steps 1 Select ReAudit from the Main menu Main Menu ReAudit Selection Car Line Number 123 Bt 2 In the Choose Setup to ReAudit screen select the setup that contains the characteristics to monitor The data collector creates a new setup from the selected setup and names it the same as the original with the suffix R1 Subsequent re audits of the same part setup would be named R2 RA etc Note The new name can only be 32 characters long including the Rx designator If the setup name is longer than 29 characters it will be truncated to allow space for the RX designator ES w i Choose Set Select to ReAudit Car Line Number 123 Hood Torque Motor Torque Car Line Number 123 Bt 87 Model 600 Handhel
89. se reading Jerking the wrench may result in no reading Source Based Gage Override The default value for change of slope is 60 If a given joint requires greater sensitivity to capture the break point decrease this percentage This can be accomplished by modifying the characteristic source For example Angle 40 will override the gage configuration to use a slope of 40 It is unlikely you will ever need this feature Angle Based Breakaway Summary Strengths Operator independent Instant LED and buzzer notification of fastener motion and measurement status Little or no training required Most repeatable method for measuring torque to turn Eliminates overshoot errors Eliminates false readings due to early release Weaknesses Requires rotationally stable work piece Not suitable for fasteners torqued to yield 95 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Torque at Angle Torque at Angle is the measured torque at a preset number of degrees of sensed rotation past a starting torque threshold Note Sensed rotation includes windup in the wrench the work piece the socket the extension as well as the fastener rotation itself Angle Torque at Angle Chart Proper Technique How to pull the wrench Slow steady pull until LED lights or buzzer sounds Best Application Fasteners that exhibit a double break such as extremely long shank bolts where the head turns before the threads and fasteners torqued to y
90. set the Receive Data options 3 Import the Collected Data See the TranSend IT User Guide for detailed procedures Steps 1 On the TranSend II main screen click the Open Collector button 2 All setups with data are automatically imported as specified in the Receive Data Options screen 4 Analyze the Data Use third party software such as Microsoft Excel to analyze the data 117 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION 10 Flash Update Procedures 118 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 10 Flash Update 600 Flash Update Introduction Firmware refers to the operating system and program code stored in microprocessor chips in the 600 Handheld Data Collector Flash firmware refers to the ability of the chips to be updated without physically replacing any components such as ROM chips in the data collector The flash firmware update is completed by using the TranSend II software application You will need the firmware file to proceed The firmware image file will need to be in a specific location in order to update m Firmware File Download the Flash Firmware file from either the ASI DataMyte Web Page or the TranSend H DM600 DVD Since ASI DataMyte offers many different flash update files contact Technical Support for the name of the update file m File Location Copy the firmware image file to the following location C Program Files ASI DataMyte TranSend II ASIDM600 IMPORTANT If you are an ASI
91. sses Operator dependence Significant training required Best technique is very slowly increasing pressure until fastener turns Variations in human reaction time result in overshoot Early release causes false low Excessive overshoot causes false high 99 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Torque vs Time Breakaway Torque vs Time Breakaway is the point at which there is a sharp change in slope in the torque time curve normally caused by the start of fastener motion Value Start Threshold Stop Threshold 6 Ss 4 Time Proper Technique How to pull the wrench A fast high speed pull Best Application Well lubricated hard joints For example new fasteners immediately after installation Most Problematic Application Low stiction soft joints Use by other than highly trained and highly skilled operators Joint Characteristics Best for high stiction joints Error Conditions A slow pull will frequently produce a false low reading Torque vs Time Breakaway Summary Strengths Most Accurate measure of torque to turn Weaknesses High operator dependence Substantial training required Operator technique easily causes errors 100 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Torque vs Time Restart Torque vs Time Restart is the torque required to keep a fastener in motion immediately after breakaway Torque Value Start Threshold
92. t is indicated with a release tone and the upper spec limit is indicated with a distinctive alarm The following curve represents the force applied over time in a set torque application and also shows lines where the specification limits are reached Peak Y Force Upper Spec Limit Distinctive alarm Lower Spec Limit Single tone X Time 113 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 8 Dynamic Torque Measurement Pick a Point Normally the value of the characteristic for the piece is determined by the algorithm in the data collector based on the torque type selected in the gage configuration Use Pick a Point to select any point from the torque curve to enter as the data value The pick a point feature can be used for any port where the Gage configuration uses Peak Breakaway or Restart and where Pick a Point has been turned on for the gage setup Steps 1 Make sure that Pick a Point is set to ON in the gage Use Parameter configuration 2 Use the gage to take a reading as part of the normal data collection process The data collector displays the torque curve in the data collection window instead of storing the reading The data value is indicated by the red cursor Data Value EU Value Angle Value Data Value 60 348 0 000 AD Value AD Angle 2531 0 You can accept the value indicated continue to take readings or use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the point on the curve that you want to record 3 P
93. ta collector make sure that the batteries are installed and fully charged Powering the Data Collector On Step 1 Press the lt menu gt key In a moment the 600 Main Menu appears Title Bar Menu Options Active Setup Status Bar Ll m Title Bar The Title Bar appears at the top of the display and tells you where you are in the data collector program The Title Bar sometimes prompts you for the next action to perform Menu Options Submenu Options list the procedures you can perform The currently selected option is highlighted in red Use the arrow keys A or V to select an option Some submenu options may be grayed out which means that the option is not available at this time Active Setup The Active Setup line refers to the setup currently active in the data collector m Status Bar The Status Bar appears at the bottom of the display and tells you status information for power time and connectivity 31 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Powering the 600 Data Collector OFF Steps 1 If the Main menu is not displayed press the lt menu gt key 2 From the Main menu press A or V to select Off 3 Press lt enter gt The About Screen The About screen shows the following information about your 600 Handheld Data Collector m The data collector model number m The amount of installed memory in megabytes m The data collector software version number and build number m ASI DataMyte s address and te
94. u can then set unique conditions for other characteristics e Set all other characteristics like this apply these conditions to the current characteristic and all characteristic in this setup e Cancel returns to the setup without making any changes 8 Repeat for each characteristic in the setup scroll through the characteristics if necessary 43 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector SECTION 4 Configuring Gages 44 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Introduction This section includes procedures for configuring mastering and testing torque tools Torque Tools are connecting to the Torque Module port on the data collector The data collector software requires different configuration information depending on these various types For detailed information about torque tool applications see Section 7 Configuration Checklist m Have your gage documentation at hand while configuring the gage m Have the correct gage cabling in place The cable that runs from the gage to the data collector is vendor specific If you do not know what cable to use contact the gage vendor or ASI DataMyte Technical Support Obtain the required communications parameters from the gage documentation 45 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Supported Gage Types The 600 data collector can accept input from the following types of gages m Digital C D I Maxum Mitutoyo Sylvac Serial and Ono Sokki digital gages You should kn
95. urve Displays the last taken torque curve X Bar amp R Displays an X Bar and Range chart for the current setup characteristic X Bar amp Sigma Displays an X Bar and Sigma chart for the current setup characteristic Histogram Displays a Histogram chart for the current setup characteristic ee Se oS eS Histogram Statistics Displays Histogram Statistics for the current setup characteristic 84 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Characteristic Char Section 6 Data Collection 4 43 01 el 42 87 Top a wo123583 90 Descriptors View Characteristic View X BAR amp RA X BAR amp SIG FDA Characteristic FDA Characteristic d B 9 WO U L 13 14 15 WU 8 19 2 0 0010 0 0005 0 0000 e 8 A Mk 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 FDA Validation X Bar amp R X Bar amp S ___ Histogram St A4 FDA Characteristic 1 00000743 0 5367361 1 8631131 03551654 0 7183067 0 3551654 0 5367361 1 8631131 0 3551654 0 7183067 FDA Validation Histogram Statistics 85 7 B 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 Torque Curve View Histograr FDA Characteristic pp 1 000 1 002 FDA Validation Histogram Section 6 Data Collection Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Retaking Readings At any time during data collection for a setup retake a reading by pressing the lt lt key until the reading you wish to change is displayed The former reading appears At thi
96. ut of control Corrective Action in control Characteristic Subgroup s Complete Adjust Process Yes Figure 19 Data Collection Sequence 70 Model 600 Handheld Data Collector Section 6 Data Collection Data Collection Sequence 1 Select Setup When the data collector is properly configured select the setup 2 Check Input Configuration Ensure that any gages or input devices referenced in the setup such as a torque wrench are properly configured and mastered Note Normally this step is performed only once at the outset of collecting data for a new setup 3 Enter Subgroup Label Information if any Enter the subgroup label information such as Operator Name Shift etc Subgroup labels are optional 4 Enter Piece Label Information if any If any piece labels are used enter the piece label information for all pieces of the largest characteristic subgroup either at one time or before each piece is measured for variables data The flow diagram illustrates this by moving either directly from Enter Piece Label Information to Measure Characteristic s or by looping at Enter Piece Label Information until all pieces of the largest characteristic subgroup are inspected Piece labels are optional 5 Measure Characteristic s When the operator completes entering the label information the data collection sequence proceeds to display a prompt for the first variable characte
97. wer tool has fastened the joint This is the recommended algorithm for checking power tool performance and estimating clamp load Most Problematic Application Not suitable for applications where the work piece is rotationally unstable or when additional rotation will not apply additional torque e a fastener beyond yield Another example is a very long shank bolt where the head may start to turn before the threads turn producing a false double break Joint Characteristics Good for all joint types Error Conditions Work piece rotation may result in a false reading Jerking the wrench may result in no reading Source Based Gage Override The default value for change of slope is 60 If a given joint requires greater sensitivity to capture the break point decrease this percentage This can be accomplished by modifying the characteristic source For example Angle 40 will override the gage configuration to use a slope of 40 It is unlikely you will ever need this feature Angle Based Restart Summary Strengths Operator independent Instant LED and buzzer notification of fastener motion and measurement status Little or no training required Most repeatable method for measuring torque required to keep a fastener in motion after breakaway Eliminates overshoot errors Eliminates false readings due to early release Weaknesses Requires rotationally stable work piece Not suitable for fasteners torqued to

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