ACX SERIES AIRCRAFT CABLE TENSION METER USER’S GUIDE www.cooperinstruments.
CONTENTS 1.0 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................3 2.0 CHARGING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ..............................................................................3 3.0 OPERATION: QUICK START................................................................................................3 4.0 ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION..........................................................................4 5.
1.0 SAFETY WARNING: When using cordless, electronic instruments, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Before use, ensure all users read and understand this manual, as well as any labels packaged with or attached to the instrument. 1. KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT.
5. READING OF TENSION. Variations in materials and sizes affect tension readings. It is essential to select the correct material and size from the calibration menu before use, or values may be incorrect. 6. SELECT MATERIAL. From the Main Display (first screen seen when unit is turned on) use the ↑ or ↓ keys until SELECT MATERIAL is displayed. Press ENTER. Next toggle through the various selections using the ↑ or ↓ arrows until correct cable size is highlighted, and press ENTER to make your selection.
9. CALIBRATION OF ANALOG OUTPUT. (Optional feature) From Main Display press the ↑ or ↓ keys until you reach SETUP. Press ENTER. Press the ↑ or ↓ keys until you reach CALIBRATE ANALOG. Press ENTER. Using the ↑ or ↓ keys adjust display to show the value at which the instrument reads maximum current or voltage. Press ENTER. 10. SERIAL DATA COLLECTION (RS-232 option).
5.1 STANDARD INSTRUMENTS MODEL ACX-250 ACX-500 ACX-CWT ACX-CMB RANGE 20-250 LBS 40-500 LBS 20-250 LBS 20-250 LBS RESOLUTION 0.5 LB 1.0 LB 0.5 LB 0.5 LB STANDARD CABLE SELECTIONS 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" 3/32" 1/8", 5/32" CWT-5, CWT-10, CWT-15, CWT-20, CWT-25 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", CWT-5 thru CWT-25 6.0 AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS: Note: Add option designator to the end of the part number.
Press the ENTER button once, the ↑ arrow button once and the ENTER button once more. (These three inputs are the password.) Now the screen will display Setup, Calibrate Tension and you will be able to scroll down the list to select the description that you want to use for the new calibration. When this new description is highlighted, press ENTER. Step 2: Next you will be prompted ENTER WEIGHT 1. Using the ↑ or ↓ arrows select a minimum tension value (do not use zero). Press ENTER.
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