User guide

Model 3i Digital Force/Torque Indicator User’s Guide
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4.3 Menu navigation basics
Most of the indicator’s various functions and parameters are configured through the main menu. To
access the menu press MENU. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the items. The current
selection is denoted with clear text over a dark background. Press ENTER to select a menu item, then
use UP and DOWN again to scroll through the sub-menus. Press ENTER again to select the sub-menu
item.
For parameters that may be either selected or deselected, press ENTER to toggle between selecting and
deselecting. An asterisk (*) to the left of the parameter label is used to indicate when the parameter has
been selected.
For parameters requiring the input of a numerical value, use the UP and DOWN keys to increment or
decrement the value. Press and hold either key to auto-increment at a gradually increasing rate. When
the desired value has been reached, press ENTER to save the change and revert back to the sub-menu
item, or press ESCAPE to revert back to the sub-menu item without saving. Press ESCAPE to revert one
step back in the menu hierarchy until back into normal operating mode.
Refer to the following sections for details about setting up particular functions and parameters.
Note: As described above, the Plug & Test
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smart connector retains all configuration and calibration
data for the sensor, which includes menu settings. As such, a sensor must be connected in order for
menu changes to be saved with that particular sensor. If a sensor is not connected and the MENU key is
pressed, it is possible to browse through the menu parameters and make changes, but changes will not
be saved.
5 OPERATING MODES
Caution!
In any operating mode, if the capacity of the instrument has been exceeded by more than 110%,
the display will show “OVER” to indicate an overload. A continuous audible tone will be sounded
(if beeps are enabled) until the MENU key has been pressed or the load has been reduced to a
safe level.
Three operating modes are possible with the 3i indicator. To cycle between the modes, press MODE
while in the home screen.
5.1 Real time (RT)
The primary reading corresponds to the live measured reading.
5.2 Peak Compression (PC) / Peak Clockwise (PCW) - for force / torque sensors, respectively
The primary reading corresponds to the peak compression or clockwise reading observed. If the actual
load decreases from the peak value, the peak will still be retained in the primary reading area of the
display. Pressing ZERO will reset the value.
5.3 Peak Tension (PT) / Peak Counter-clockwise (PCCW) – for force / torque sensors, respectively
Same as above, but for tension / counter-clockwise readings.