Electronic Force/Torque Meter Operation Manual Version 1.062 10 Thomas Irvine, CA 92618 Ph.
Notes Safety Warnings ! ! Always wear safety glasses when operating this torque meter. Always use the proper range transducer for the application. Over torque may result in damage to the transducer or breakage resulting in personal injury. Under torque may result in an incorrectly tightened fastener that could loosen resulting in failure at a later date. ! ! Do not use a transducer if it has been over-torqued.
Introduction The FUTEK Electronic Torque/Force Meter is a highly accurate torque/force analyzer and production tool. Use it as a high end torque calibrator or bring it to the work site to accurately apply torque to fasteners. With the FUTEK Electronic Torque Meter you only have to buy one electronic module. Simply add ranges as you need them by purchasing additional torque transducers.
The torque meter can be used while the batteries are charging with no adverse effect. The supplied power adapter is a trickle charger that will take at least 14 hours to charge a 9 volt battery. You can use any standard external quick charger to charge the 9 volt battery. Specifications Range and Display: Accuracy : Direct reading triple numeric LCD display with large 4 digit primary display (5/8” high) and two additional 4 digit displays. Maximum reading 9999. Floating Decimal Point.
data in memory. When the recall key is pressed and held for 1 second the torque meter will send the torque value on the display. Features Three reset modes: Auto Manual Timed User Friendly LCD with Industry leading triple numeric display Software selectable filters Hi/Low or % tolerance shown at all times Super large 5/8 high digits % Memory for up to 1350 torque data.
Keypad Functions You can repeat the above process adjusting the full scale value until the unit reads as accurately as you desire at any point on the scale. Selecting custom transducers: If you have a non-smart custom transducer that you have calibrated manually, per the above procedure, the meter will automatically recognize that the attached transducer is not smart and prompt you with a transducer number every time you turn on the meter.
decimal point).. Press the Save key. Suggested mounting positions 5. Set the units by pressing he units key. Press Save. Loosen the 4 locking screws prior to adjusting 6. Set the estimated clockwise (cw) Mv/v (if known, use 2.000 if not known). Press Save. 7. Set the Counterclockwise (ccw) Mv/v (if known, use 2.000 of not known). Press Save. 8. The display will now show “calc” (more on “calc” later). Press the next key until the unit shows “cert”.
ARE NOT IN BALANCE WITH A SLIGHT PRE-LOAD IN THE DIRECTION TO BE CHECKED. Calibrating the torque transducer: You can not change the information on the smart chip within the transducer. If the values on the chip need to be changed then one of two things MAY have happened: 1. The torque arm system, or the procedure, is introducing errors that when added are creating an out of tolerance situation (SEE ACCURACY CHECKING ABOVE).. 2.
weights and this will show on the meter (yes the meter is that sensitive), resulting in a possible out of tolerance condition. To set a new target torque (When % is the default limits mode) 04 % 100.0 0000 1. Press and hold the limits key for 1 second. (The current target torque shows with the first digit blinking). 2. Use the increase and next key(s) to set the new target torque (see “entering numbers” below). 3. Press the save key to accept the new target torque.
Stop applying torque when you hear this sound, and press the clear key to stop the buzzing. The MV/v (cal factor) is in the lower digits. Smart Transducers will show “Auto Xducer” Checking for accuracy Menu functions: The Torque Meter and torque transducers are factory calibrated and should be checked on a regular basis. We recommend that, provided the transducers are used according to this manual, they be re-certified yearly.
Transducer mounting positions for bench top style torque transducers: To Send Memory to a printer or computer 1. Attach the torque meter serial communication cable to your printer or computer com port. (set the baud rate to 4800,8,n,1,hardware). refer to your computer manual for details on how to communicate with serial devices. 2. Press the menu keys. 3. Press the next key twice or until the display shows send memory. 4. Press the save key to select the send memory option. 5.
full scale) and then zero the display. Press the zero keys even if the display shows “000.0” This will compensate for small amounts of hysteresis (hysteresis is a natural characteristic of steel). Torque Sensors and OVERLOAD Torque transducers are designed to give years of reliable operation if treated properly. Torque transducers are sensitive electro-mechanical measurement devices and should be handled with care. Never over-torque a transducer beyond its usable range.
become the new default tolerance mode each time the torque meter is turned on. Now when you set the limits (press and hold the limits on/off key) you will be prompted to set the high and low limits instead of the target torque. … … To change the display clear method 1. Press the menu keys. 2. Press the next key 6 times or until the “Auto Reset” icon shows. AUto...OFF...1sec.....9sec 3. Press the save key to select the Auto Reset function. 4.
become the new default tolerance mode each time the torque meter is turned on. Now when you set the limits (press and hold the limits on/off key) you will be prompted to set the high and low limits instead of the target torque. … … To change the display clear method 1. Press the menu keys. 2. Press the next key 6 times or until the “Auto Reset” icon shows. AUto...OFF...1sec.....9sec 3. Press the save key to select the Auto Reset function. 4.
full scale) and then zero the display. Press the zero keys even if the display shows “000.0” This will compensate for small amounts of hysteresis (hysteresis is a natural characteristic of steel). Torque Sensors and OVERLOAD Torque transducers are designed to give years of reliable operation if treated properly. Torque transducers are sensitive electro-mechanical measurement devices and should be handled with care. Never over-torque a transducer beyond its usable range.
Transducer mounting positions for bench top style torque transducers: To Send Memory to a printer or computer send 0005 … 1. Attach the torque meter serial communication cable to your printer or computer com port. (set the baud rate to 4800,8,n,1,hardware). refer to your computer manual for details on how to communicate with serial devices. 2. Press the menu keys. 3. Press the next key twice or until the display shows send memory. 4. Press the save key to select the send memory option. 5.
Stop applying torque when you hear this sound, and press the clear key to stop the buzzing. The MV/v (cal factor) is in the lower digits. Smart Transducers will show “Auto Xducer” Checking for accuracy Menu functions: The Torque Meter and torque transducers are factory calibrated and should be checked on a regular basis. We recommend that, provided the transducers are used according to this manual, they be re-certified yearly.
weights and this will show on the meter (yes the meter is that sensitive), resulting in a possible out of tolerance condition. To set a new target torque (When % is the default limits mode) 04 % 100.0 0000 1. Press and hold the limits key for 1 second. (The current target torque shows with the first digit blinking). 2. Use the increase and next key(s) to set the new target torque (see “entering numbers” below). 3. Press the save key to accept the new target torque.
ARE NOT IN BALANCE WITH A SLIGHT PRE-LOAD IN THE DIRECTION TO BE CHECKED. Calibrating the torque transducer: You can not change the information on the smart chip within the transducer. If the values on the chip need to be changed then one of two things MAY have happened: 1. The torque arm system, or the procedure, is introducing errors that when added are creating an out of tolerance situation (SEE ACCURACY CHECKING ABOVE).. 2.
decimal point).. Press the Save key. Suggested mounting positions 5. Set the units by pressing he units key. Press Save. Loosen the 4 locking screws prior to adjusting 6. Set the estimated clockwise (cw) Mv/v (if known, use 2.000 if not known). Press Save. 7. Set the Counterclockwise (ccw) Mv/v (if known, use 2.000 of not known). Press Save. 8. The display will now show “calc” (more on “calc” later). Press the next key until the unit shows “cert”.
Keypad Functions You can repeat the above process adjusting the full scale value until the unit reads as accurately as you desire at any point on the scale. Selecting custom transducers: If you have a non-smart custom transducer that you have calibrated manually, per the above procedure, the meter will automatically recognize that the attached transducer is not smart and prompt you with a transducer number every time you turn on the meter.
data in memory. When the recall key is pressed and held for 1 second the torque meter will send the torque value on the display. Features Three reset modes: Auto Manual Timed User Friendly LCD with Industry leading triple numeric display Software selectable filters Hi/Low or % tolerance shown at all times Super large 5/8 high digits % Memory for up to 1350 torque data.
The torque meter can be used while the batteries are charging with no adverse effect. The supplied power adapter is a trickle charger that will take at least 14 hours to charge a 9 volt battery. You can use any standard external quick charger to charge the 9 volt battery. Specifications Range and Display: Accuracy : Direct reading triple numeric LCD display with large 4 digit primary display (5/8” high) and two additional 4 digit displays. Maximum reading 9999. Floating Decimal Point.
