Aimco AUDITOR AUET User manual

AUET & AUET/MTM-DC Desktop
Torque Testers
User Guide

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CONTENTS
Safety Requirements.............................................................................................................................3
Descriptions and Specifications
Unit Specifications................................................................................................................4
Screen and Button Diagram...................................................................................................5
Side Panel Diagrams .............................................................................................................6
Operating Instructions
Charging the AUET-DC........................................................................................................7
Basic Navigation...................................................................................................................7
Turning On / Off ...................................................................................................................7
Preparing the AUET-DC for Use...........................................................................................8
Basic Functions
Operating Mode.....................................................................................................................8
Selecting Operating Mode.....................................................................................................9
Selecting the Proper Data Mode............................................................................................9
Setting Engineering Units......................................................................................................9
Using the AUET-DC in Run Mode
Clearing a Torque Value / Run Mode....................................................................................9
Using the AUET-DC in Memory Mode
Storing Rundown Torque Values ........................................................................................ 10
Clearing / Entering the Current Torque Value / Memory Mode .......................................... 10
Clearing a Previous Torque Value / Memory Mode............................................................11
Reviewing Rundown Torque Values...................................................................................11
Reviewing Statistical Information .......................................................................................11
AUET-DC Menu Functions
Accessing Menu Functions.................................................................................................. 12
Peak Options Menu
Accessing the Peak Options Menu ......................................................................................12
Auto Clear...........................................................................................................................13
Setting Auto Clear...............................................................................................................13
Filter....................................................................................................................................13
Setting the Filter Value........................................................................................................13
Peak Blanking .....................................................................................................................13
Setting the Peak Blanking Value.........................................................................................13
End Timer ...........................................................................................................................14
Sign Lock............................................................................................................................14
Turning Sign Lock On/Off..................................................................................................14
Resetting Sign Lock ............................................................................................................14
Edit Limits...........................................................................................................................14
Setting High and Low limits................................................................................................ 14
System Menu
Accessing the System Menu................................................................................................15
Sleep.................................................................................................................................... 16
Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................................................................................16
Lockout Menu..................................................................................................................... 16
Setting the Lockout Modes..................................................................................................16
Contrast...............................................................................................................................16
Information..........................................................................................................................16
Accessing the Information Screens......................................................................................16
Data Menu
Accessing the Data Menu.................................................................................................... 17
Print Data Requirements...................................................................................................... 17
RS232 Transfer Protocol.....................................................................................................17
Data Stream Format.............................................................................................................17
Pinout Diagram ...................................................................................................................17
Print Memory......................................................................................................................17
Clear Memory .....................................................................................................................18
Reset All..............................................................................................................................18
Using Audit Mode
User Name...........................................................................................................................18
Link PC............................................................................................................................... 18
Procedure to Launch............................................................................................................ 18
Tool Manager/Job Manager........................................................................................... 19–22
Transducer Setup.......................................................................................................................... 23–24

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) WORK AREA
a) Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as
the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match
the outlet. Never modify the plug
in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to
rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never
use the cord for carrying,
pulling, or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges, or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
e) When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Safety
equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or plugging in
power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal
injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected
situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. Keep

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your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or longhair can be
caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and
properly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and
off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Do not exceed transducer
torque value or the rated torque
value of joint rundown kit.
Applying excess torque will
damage transducer and joint
rundown kit.
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
AUET
Dimensions Width: 4.75”, Height: 3.75” (w/o Joint Simulator),
Depth: 5.0”
Weight 5.15 Lb
Power Requirements Main power 100–240VAC, 60hz from supplied
charger, or internal NiMH battery pack
Operating Temperature Range 0oto 50oC
Data Communication RS-232 C
Accuracy .5% +/- of indicated reading for top 90% of built-in
transducer full scale
AUET/MTM
Dimensions Width: 7.00”, Height: 3.75” (w/o Joint Simulator),
Depth: 6.250”
Weight 5.15 Lb
Power Requirements Main power 100–240VAC, 60hz from supplied
charger, or internal NiMH battery pack
Operating Temperature Range 0oto 50oC
Data Communication RS-232 C
Accuracy .5% +/- of indicated reading for top 90% of built-in
transducer full scale

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SCREEN AND BUTTON DIAGRAM
Figure 1
1. Data Display
2. Operating Mode
3. Menu Mode Status
4. Selection Arrow –Down
Change Operating Mode
Scroll Down through Menu
screens
5. Left Selection Button
Menu Mode
Reduce Parameter Value
Select Parameter
6. NOK Value Indicator LED (RED)
7. Clear Data Display Value / Manually
ZERO Display
8. Power On
9. Power Off / Charging Mode
10. Enter
Set Values
Back up one Menu Screen
11. OK Rundown / Charging Mode
Indicator LED (GREEN)
12. Right Selection Button
Data Storage Mode
Increase Parameter Value
Select Parameter
13. Selection Arrow –Up
Change Engineering Units
 Scroll Up through Parameter
Screens
14. Data Storage Mode Status
15. Engineering Unit Status
16. All Clear Status Indicator (Absent
when A/C turned OFF)
17. Menu Screen Indicator / Stored
Rundown Number
18. Angle / Pulse Value Display
19. External Power Supply Indicator
20. Cursor Arrows
21. Audit Button
Enter Audit/Data Collector Menu
22. Zero Button
23. Menu Button
Enables Link to PC / enters Data
Collector Menu

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Figure 2
Figure 3
AUET/MTM AUET
Model Model
Transducer
Selection
Transducer
Input
AUET/MTM-DC
DC Power
Input
Serial
Communication
Output
Serial
Communication
Output
DC Power
Input

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AUET/MTM MENU FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Active Transducer
1. Rotate the Transducer Selection knob
(Fig 2.) to select the active transducer.
2. All functions of the AUET system
outlined below will pertain to the active
transducer only
3. Active transducer will be shown by an
illuminated LED lamp adjacent to the
active built-in transducer, or no LED
lamp visible when using a transducer
connected to the external port.
4. Built-in transducers are preset and
ready for use immediately upon
selection. External transducers require
setup and an additional cable (optional
accessory). Intelecttransducers do not
require setup. (See page 17)
Charging the Auditor AUET Desktop
Torque Tester
1. Plug the 100 –240 VAC Charger into
DC Power Supply port (Figure 3)
2. Plug the Charger into a 100–240 VAC
power outlet using the appropriate
plug end.
3. Press the “Off” button on the front
panel (Figure 1)
4. The Charging Mode Indicator LED
(Green, next to “ON” button) should
begin to flash green.
symbol will be displayed on the
Main Display screen if the unit is
turned on.
5. When the AUET is fully charged the
LED will stop flashing.
6. The AUET can be used as normal in
AC mode with the charger connected.
7. When used the AUET in DC mode
(Battery) and the battery charge is low,
the symbol (low battery) will show
on the Main Display screen, see
Figure 1, (19). The 100–240VAC
Charger should be plugged into the
unit immediately to continue
uninterrupted operation.
Basic Navigation and Use of the Keypad
Many functions of the Auditor AUET
Desktop Torque Tester can be accessed
by using the button directly below the
associated text on the display screen. For
example, if the following screen were
displayed:
the LEFT SELECTION BUTTON, which is
directly below the MENU text field, would
allow the user to access the MENU
features.
At any time during use, pressing the
ENTER button (Figure 1) will allow the
user to back up by one screen. Pressing
the ENTER button enough times will
always take the user back to the main
display screen.
To enter the data collection mode press
the AUDIT button, the unit will prompt you
for USER NAME, press soft button
immediately under the Done text when
finished. The unit will list all available tools
(files) for testing. Use the scroll buttons to
select tool/file.
Pressing the CLR button will return you to
the RUN or sequential MEM mode of the
AUET tester.
Turning On / Off
To turn the AUET on, press the “ON”
button (Figure 1). The AIMCO logo will be
displayed for approximately 4 seconds
then the unit will start at the RUN or
sequential MEM mode of the tester.
To turn the AUET off, simply press the
“OFF” button.

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Preparing the AUET for Use
The AUET testers featurea supplied Joint
Simulator (Fig. A) that is configurable to a
wide variety of joint conditions.
Fig. A
The Joint Simulator is made up of a series
of Belleville Washers that allow the user
to pre-configure the joint to match the
actual application joint as closely as
possible. Each of the Belleville Washers
is concave in shape. By aligning all the
concave curves in the same direction a
simulated hard joint is achieved (Fig. B).
Fig. B
Alignment of the concave shapes in an
opposing manner a simulated soft joint is
achieved (Fig. C).
Fig. C
Differing combinations allow for simulated
medium joints to be achieved (Fig. D).
Fig. D
Joint kits can be adjusted by loosening the
Hex Screw and aligning the stack of
Belleville Washers according to your joint
condition needs. Hand thread the Hex
Screw into the housing several threads.
Place the square drive end of the
simulator into the female square drive on
the AUET Tester.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
OPERATING MODE Descriptions
By selecting the proper Operating Mode,
the user can properly take torque readings
from a variety of manual and powered
tools.
PEAK
This mode will provide a display of the
maximum torque value achieved by
the tool during operation. This mode is
used for all continuous drive tools
impact or impulse tools, dial wrenches
and to identify highest torque delivered
with click type wrenches.
1st PEAK
This mode will detect and display the
“first peak” achieved by click wrenches
and cam-over screwdrivers.
PULSE
This mode counts the number of
events (pulses or impact blows) in a
cycle. This mode does not change the
manner in which peak torque is
identified.
TRACK
This mode will display torque in real-
time as it is applied to the connected
transducer. Track mode is used
primarily for calibration of the unit or
identifying the condition of the
transducer. In Track Mode with no
torque on the transducer, the display
should show zero.

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Selecting the Proper OPERATING MODE
While in the Main Display screen, press
the Selection Arrow-Down button to
cycle through the available Operating
Mode choices. The choices will be
displayed in the following order:
Selecting the Proper DATA MODE
The AUET contains two Data Modes.
RUN and MEMORY.
RUN mode simply allows the tester to
display Torque data from the driving
source immediately after rundown is
complete. Data will be displayed on the
screen until manually cleared or until
preset Auto Clear time has elapsed. No
values are stored while in RUN mode.
MEMORY mode displays the Torque data
from the run and stores it sequentially in
the internal memory of the tester. The
memory location is displayed in the upper
left corner of the tester screen. When
entering MEMORY mode, the UP arrow
key must be pressed to reach the first
open memory location (ie. 001). If values
have already been stored in the tester
memory, the up arrow will need to be
pressed until the next open memory
location is reached (if 12 values are
stored, then the UP arrow would need to
be pressed until the memory location
display reads 013). If it is desired to return
to the RUN mode (no storage), the DOWN
arrow should be pressed repeatedly until
the memory location indicator goes to 000
and disappears. Pressing the MEM menu
key will then return the unit to RUN mode
Setting ENGINEERING UNITS
The AUE/MTM-DC must be in RUN
MODE in order to change the
Engineering Units. If torque values have
been stored in the AUET/MTM-DC while
in MEMORY MODE, then the memory
must be cleared in order to change the
Engineering Units.
While in the Main Display screen, press
the Selection Arrow-Up button to cycle
through the available Engineering Unit
choices. The choices will be displayed in
the following order:
Using the AUET in RUN MODE
RUN MODE can be used to quickly and
easily take torque readings using a variety
of tools in situations where storage of data
and statistical feedback is not necessary.
With the AUET turned ON, observe the
Data Storage Mode Status field (Figure 1).
If RUN is displayed, the AUET is in RUN
MODE and can then be configured
accordingly. If the status reads MEM, then
the AUET is in MEMORY MODE.
Install the supplied driving bit into the
Torque applying device to be tested.
Engage the driving bit into the Hex screw
in the supplied joint simulator and run the
torque applying device per its instructions.
The Main Display Screen will show the
Torque value received by the built in
transducer.

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Clearing a Torque Value / RUN MODE
When in RUN MODE, if Auto Clear is
turned on by selecting a time value, the
display screen will automatically convert
back to a zero value after the set amount
of seconds. Auto Clear clears the display
and sends the value out to the serial port
automatically.
When in RUN MODE, if Auto Clear is
turned OFF, the operator must manually
clear a torque value from the display:
1. Set the Auto Clear function to
OFF.
2. While in the Main Display
screen, conduct a rundown.
3. After observing the torque value
for the rundown, press CLEAR.
4. The Main Display will convert
back to a zero value and the
torque value is sent out to the
serial port automatically.
Using the AUET in MEMORY MODE
Prior to using Memory Mode for the
first time, it is advised to perform a
Reset All to insure that any data is
erased and that all Memory locations
are formatted (see Reset All, pg. 18).
MEM MODE can be used to store up to
999 torque readings. Those stored
readings can then be reviewed and
statistical analysis can be conducted. The
AUET also provides the capability to print
out the data with or without the associated
statistical information.
With the AUET turned ON, observe the
Data Storage Mode Status field (Figure 1).
If MEM is displayed, the AUET is in
MEMORY MODE and can then be
configured accordingly. If the status reads
RUN, then the AUET is in RUN MODE and
will not store any of the following rundown
values.
To switch the unit to MEMORY MODE
from RUN MODE, press the RIGHT
SELECTION BUTTON (Figure 1) and
verify that MEM is displayed in the DATA
STORAGE MODE field.
Storing Rundown Torque Values
1. Enter MEMORY MODE.
2. Press the SELECTION ARROW –UP
button to scroll to memory position 1,
which will be indicated by a 001 in the
Stored Rundown Number field (Figure
1). The subsequent rundown value will
be stored as #001 and all other
rundowns will automatically be stored
as sequentially higher numbers.
In MEMORY MODE, torque values are
automatically stored when the value is
cleared; this time-value is determined by
the time-value set in the Auto-Clear
function. If the Auto Clear function is
turned off, the user must press ENTER
after each rundown in order to store the
associated torque value.
Clearing / Entering the Current Torque
Value / MEMORY MODE
When in MEMORY MODE, if AUTO
CLEAR is turned ON, the torque value
from a rundown will automatically be
entered into memory after the set number
of seconds, the display will convert backto
a zero value and the AUET will be ready
to record another torque value.
When in MEMORY MODE, if AUTO
CLEAR is turned OFF, the user must
manually enter the value into memory or
clear the value.
1. Set the AUTO CLEAR function to OFF
2. While in the Main Display, conduct a
rundown
3. After observing the rundown, the user
must decide whether to save or clear
the value.
4. If the rundown is determined to be
valid, press the ENTER button to store
the value. The Main Display will
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Rundown Number will be displayed
and the system will be ready to record
another torque value.
5. If the rundown is determined to be
invalid (statistical outlier, operator
error during rundown, tool error during
rundown, etc.), press CLEAR to delete
the value. The Main Display will
convert back to zero, the Stored
Rundown Number will remain the
same and the system will be ready to
record another torque value.
Once a rundown torque value is
displayed, the value must be entered or
cleared before a subsequent value can
be displayed.
Clearing a Previous Torque Value /
MEMORY MODE
To clear a torque value that was
previously entered into memory:
1. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to the desired torque reading.
2. Press CLEAR twice to clear the value
from memory and to subtract it from
any statistical calculations. The Stored
Rundown Number of all values
entered after the cleared value will
automatically be reduced by one.
To switch the unit to RUN MODE from
MEMORY MODE, press the RIGHT
SELECTION BUTTON (Figure 1) and
verify that RUN is displayed in the DATA
STORAGE MODE field.
Reviewing Rundown Torque Values
To review rundown values that have been
stored in MEMORY MODE:
1. Enter MEMORY MODE.
2. Using the SELECTION ARROW
buttons, scroll UP or DOWN through
the list of stored rundown values.
It is possible to scroll to a stored-
rundown-number which is above the
highest stored value; for example, if 10
rundowns have been stored, it is
possible to scroll to stored-rundown-
number 15, however all rundown
values above 10 will display as zero
values.
Reviewing Statistical Information
Once rundown torque values have been
stored to memory, it is possible to view
statistical values based on those
rundowns.
To view statistical information:
1. From either MEMORY MODE or RUN
MODE press the MENU button.
2. Press the UP menu scroll button until
the Data Menu (3 of 3) item is
displayed
3. Press SEL to enter into the Data Menu
area
4. Press the UP menu scroll button until
Display SPC Info 3 of 5) item is shown
5. Press SEL to select and display
Statistical Information for the set of
data stored in the AUET
A screen will display showing the following
statistical values:
n = number of rundowns stored into
memory
X = mean torque value of all stored
rundowns
Min = the lowest stored torque value
Max = the highest stored torque value
To disable MEMORY MODE, the user
must clear the memory and enter RUN
MODE. For instructions on how to clear
memory, see Clear Memory (3-4, 3-5) on
page 17.

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AUET-DC, AUET/MTM-DC MENU FUNCTIONS
The basic set-up features of the AUET-DC are accessed through the MENU function.
Data management, system set-up, display characteristics and power management can all
be configured from this area to match the users’ needs.
Accessing the MENU Functions
1. Turn the AUET On
2. The MENU structure is accessed by press the Left Selection button directly under
the displayed MENU on the screen.
From this screen the SELECTION ARROW buttons can be used to access the individual
menu options. By pressing the button, the menu options will display in the following order:
I [Link to PC]
Link to PC executes the communication between the tester and the PC
II [Peak Options Menu]
Accessing the PEAK OPTIONS menu
1. From the Main Display screen, press MENU.
2. PEAK OPTIONS MENU should be displayed. If it is not, use the SELECTION
ARROW buttons to display.
3. Press the Right Selection button for SELECT (SEL).
4. The user can then use the SELECTION ARROW buttons to scroll through the
following options in the order shown:

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(2-1) Auto Clear
The Auto Clear function determines the
length of time, in seconds, that a torque
reading will display on the screen after a
peak value is captured. If MEMORY
MODE is active, than the Auto Clear
setting also determines the length of time
after a rundown is conducted before the
associated torque reading is entered into
memory.
The values available to the operator are
1 –9 seconds and OFF. When Auto Clear
is set to OFF, the user must manually
clear the value from the screen or enter
the value into memory.
If Auto Clear is turned on, A/C will be
displayed on the Main Display Screen.
Setting Auto Clear
1. From the main display press MENU.
2. Press the Right Selection Button to
select (SEL) PEAK OPTIONS MENU.
3. Auto Clear will be displayed.
4. Use the Left Selection button to
decrease the Auto Clear time from 9
seconds to OFF. Use the Right
Selection button to increase the Auto
Clear time from OFF to 9seconds.
Either button, when continuously
pressed, will advance the value in a
loop.
5. When the desired value is selected,
press ENTER to save and progress to
the next Menu level.
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice will
return to the Main Display Screen at the
previously set Operating Mode.
(2-2) Filter
The FILTER is a setting used to “screen
out” unwanted signals produced by hand
and power tools and which can adversely
affect the torque values generated by a
transducer. The FILTER of the AUET can
be programmed in order to best match the
type of tool being used and to provide the
most reliable readings. The values are
shown in values from 125 –2000 Hertz
(Hz). A general starting point for
programming is 500 Hz for most, but more
consistent values may be obtained with
other settings, depending on tool design,
joint characteristics and other factors.
Setting the Filter Value
1. From the main display press MENU.
2. Press the Right Selection button to
select (SEL) PEAK OPTIONS MENU.
3. Use the SELECTION ARROW buttons
to select FILTER.
4. Use the Left Selection button (-) to
decrease the FILTER value. Use the
Right Selection button to increase (+)
the FILTER value. Either button, when
continuously pressed, will advance the
value in a loop.
5. When the desired value is selected,
press ENTER to save and progress to
the next MENU level.
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice will
return to the Main Display Screen at the
previously set Operating Mode.
(2-3) Peak Blanking
PEAK BLANKING determines the
minimum threshold at whicha torque peak
is captured. It is entered as a percentage
of the full scale value of the transducer
contained in the AUET and can be
displayed in values from 2 –50% of
transducer full scale. Accurately setting
the PEAK BLANKING value can help
prevent invalid torque readings and can
enable the user to avoid taking readings
related to high prevailing torque in an
application.
Setting the Peak Blanking Value
1. From the main display press MENU
2. Press the Right Selection button to
select PEAK OPTIONS MENU.
3. Use the SELECTION ARROW buttons
to select PEAK BLANKING.
4. Use the Left Selection button to
decrease (-) the PEAK BLANKING
value. Use the Right Selection button
to increase (+) the PEAK BLANKING
value. Either button, when continu-
ously pressed, will advance the value
in a loop.

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5. When the desired value is selected,
press ENTER to save and progress to
the next MENU level.
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice will
return to the Main Display Screen at the
previously set Operating Mode.
(2-4) End Timer
The Auditor™ family of products shares
software with other items in the Auditor™
line. The End Timer has no purpose with
the AUET products.
Settings in this screen have no effect
on the operation of the tester.
Press ENTER to progress to the next
MENU level.
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice will
return to the Main Display Screen at the
previously set Operating Mode
(2-5) Sign Lock
The SIGN LOCK feature allows the user
to select the rotation direction in which a
torque peak will be captured. With SIGN
LOCK set to ON, the initial first rundown
direction is set as the default direction.
If the initial rundown was performed in a
clockwise direction a positive reading
indicates a reading taken in the clockwise
direction while a negative torque value
indicates a reading taken in the counter-
clockwise direction. If the initial rundown is
taken in a counter clockwise manner, then
the opposite will hold true. Any readings
taken in the non-selected direction will be
measured, but not captured / displayed as
a peak value.
With SIGN LOCK turned OFF, peak
values in both the clockwise and counter-
clockwise directions will be captured and
displayed.
Since most torque rundowns are
conducted and readings are taken in the
clockwise direction, the user may find it
beneficial to turn this feature ON.
Turning Sign Lock ON / OFF
1. From the main display press MENU
2. Press the Right Selection button to
select PEAK OPTIONS MENU
3. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
select SIGN LOCK
4. Use the Left Selection button to
toggle SIGN LOCK on or off.
5. When the desired value is selected,
press ENTER to save and progress to
the next MENU level.
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice will
return to the Main Display Screen at the
previously set Operating Mode
Resetting Sign Lock
If SIGN LOCK is ON and the rotation
direction needs to be reset turn the AUET
OFF then turn the AUET back on and
follow the above procedure.
(2-6) Edit Limits
By using the EDIT LIMITS feature to set
high and low limits for torque readings, the
user can receive visual feedback
regarding the rundown results.
Setting the HIGH and LOW limits
appropriately will result in the following
display signals:
Reading outside of set limits:
A RED LED being lit on the AUET
(Next to OFF button)
A symbol for LOW readings and a
symbol for HIGH readings being
displayed on the screen (Figure 1)
Reading within set limits:
A GREEN LED being lit on the AUET
(Next to ON button) (Figure 1)
Setting High and Low Torque Limits
1. From the main display press MENU.
2. Press the Right Selection button to
select PEAK OPTIONS MENU.
3. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
select EDIT LIMITS.

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4. Press the appropriate Left or Right
Selection button to select the HIGH or
LOW limit.
5. If, as an example, the High Limit is
being set, the following screen will be
displayed:
6. Press the Right Selection (DIG)
button to select one of the two
available options.
One of the four numeric position
(1 –5)
OFF
The number in the top-right corner of the
display indicates which option is selected.
The number displayed will correspond to
the following numeric position:
7. If OFF is selected with the Right
Selection button, the corresponding
LIMIT will be disabled.
If HIGH is disabled, then only
readings below the LOW LIMIT will
generate a RED LED signal. Any
reading above the LOW LIMIT will
generate a GREEN LED signal.
If LOW is disabled, only values above
the HIGH LIMIT will generate a RED
LED signal. Any value below the
HIGH LIMIT will generate a GREEN
LED signal.
8. Once the selected limit is set, press
ENTER to return to the EDIT LIMITS
screen.
9. To select and edit the other limit,
proceed as above.
10. Once either or both limits have been
set, press ENTER to return to the
PEAK OPTIONS MENU screen
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice will
return to the Main Display Screen at the
previously set Operating Mode
III [System Menu]
Accessing the System Menu
1. From the Main Display screen, press MENU.
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to scroll to System Menu.
3. Press the Right Selection button for SELECT (SEL).
4. The user can then use the SELECTION ARROW buttons to scroll through the
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(3-1) Sleep
To conserve battery life, the AUET is
equipped with a SLEEP mode. If a
selected amount of time, from OFF to 20
minutes, has passed without any activity,
the AUET will go into a standby condition.
Setting the Sleep Timer
1. From the main display press MENU.
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
select SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the Right Selection button to
select (SEL) SYSTEM MENU.
4. Use the Left and Right Selection
buttons to adjust the SLEEP timer. If
OFF is selected, the AUET will remain
on until manually powered OFF.
5. When the desired time is set, press
ENTER to set and return to the
System Menu screen.
(3-2) Lockout Menu
The LOCKOUT MENU provides various
levels of protection against unauthorized
or accidental adjustment of basic settings
to the AUET. By turning the LOCKOUT
MODE ON or OFF for various functions,
the user can allow or prevent adjustment
to these functions.
The functions that can be locked out are:
Mode (3-2-1) - Measurement mode
of Peak, 1st Peak, Pulse or Track
Units (3-2-2) - Engineering units of
FtLb, InLb, InOz, KgFM, KgFCm,
GFCm, CNm, Nm
 Scroll (3-2-3) - Prevents using the
Selection Arrow buttons to scroll in
order to enable MEMORY MODE or
scroll through stored rundown values
Setting Lockout Modes
1. From the main display press MENU.
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the Right Selection button to
select (SEL) SYSTEM MENU.
4. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to LOCKOUT MENU.
5. Press the Right Selection button to
select (SEL) LOCKOUT MENU.
6. The user can then use the SELECTION
ARROW buttons to scroll through the
following options in the order shown:
7. Use the Left and Right Selection
buttons to turn each lockout mode
ON or OFF separately.
8. Once all LOCKOUT MODES are set
properly, press ENTER to return to
the SYSTEM MENU.
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice
will return to the Main Display Screen at
the previously set Operating Mode.
(3-3) Contrast
1. From the main display press MENU.
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the Right Selection button to
select (SEL) SYSTEM MENU.
4. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to CONTRAST.
5. Press the Right Selection button to
select (SEL) CONTRAST.
6. Use the Left and Right Selection
buttons to adjust the CONTRAST of
the screen LCD display.
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice will
return to the Main Display Screen at the
previously set Operating Mode.
(3-4) Information
Important information regarding the AUET
and the internal transducer can be viewed
in the INFORMATION section of the
SYSTEM MENU. This information may be
valuable when contacting AIMCO
customer service or technical support.
Accessing the Information Screens
1. From the main display press MENU.
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to SYSTEM MENU.
3. Press the Right Selection button to
select (SEL) SYSTEM MENU.

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4. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to INFORMATION.
5. Use the Left Selection button to view
information regarding the internal
transducer.
6. Use the Right Selection button to
view information about the AUET
system information.
7. To return to the SYSTEM MENU
screen, press ENTER.
III [Data Menu]
The Data Menu options allow the user to print and clear the stored rundown data and
associated statistical information.
Accessing the DATA MENU
1. From the Main Display screen, press MENU.
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to scroll to Data Menu.
3. Press the Right Selection button for SELECT (SEL).
4. The user can then use the SELECTION ARROW buttons to scroll through the
following options in the order shown:
Print Data Requirements
Data can be transmitted by cable through
the built in Serial port using AIMCO’s Part
# RS232C. The data can be transmitted to
a serial printer or to a terminal emulation
program on the user’s computer PC such
as Hyper Terminal. Connection to a serial
printer requires a NULL Modem adapter.
RS232 Transfer Protocol (Single
Direction)
Cable 9-pin to mini-plug
Protocol Value
Baud Rate 9600
Parity None
Bits 8
S bit 1
Flow None
Data Stream Format
mmmbsdddddbuuuuucl
m memory location
s sign (space or -)
d data w/decimal point
u units
c carriage return
l line feed
b blank
Pinout Diagram
Pin # Description
1 Unused
2 Transmit
3 Receive
4 Unused
5 Ground
6 Unused
7 Unused
8 Unused
9 Unused
(4-1) Print Memory
1. Connect the AUET to a serial printer or
computer using the appropriate cable
(AIMCO part # ICBL-USB).
2. From the Main Display screen, press
MENU.
3. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to Data Menu.
4. Press the Right Selection button for
SELECT (SEL).
5. Press the Right Selection button for
SEND to transmit the data.
6. When printing is complete, press
ENTER to return to the Data Menu
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(4-2) Clear Memory
To erase all stored rundown data:
1. From the Main Display screen, press
MENU.
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to Data Menu.
3. Press the Right Selection button for
SELECT (SEL).
4. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to Clear Memory.
5. Press the Left Selection button for
CLR.
6. Press ENTER to confirm the desire to
erase the data.
7. Press Enter to return to the Clear
Memory screen (3-4).
At any Menu level, pressing ENT twice will
return to the Main Display Screen at the
previously set Operating Mode.
(4-3) Reset All
To erase all stored rundown data and
format the memory allocation:
1. From the Main Display screen, press
MENU.
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to Data Menu.
3. Press the Right Selection button for
SELECT (SEL).
4. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to
scroll to Reset All (3-5).
5. Press the Left Selection button for
CLEAR.
6. Press ENTER to confirm the desire to
erase the data and format the memory
allocation.
7. Press Enter to return to the Reset All
(3-5) screen.
Using the AUET-DC, AUET/MTM-DC in AUDIT MODE
Prior to using AUDIT Mode, ensure that
the correct files have been downloaded
from the PC to the AUET-DC tester from
the Tool Manager Software. This is ac-
complished with AUET unit in the ‘Link
to PC’ mode and available tools sent to
tester from Tool Manager Software.
Uploading tool is a one-time procedure.
(See Procedure to Launch below.)
AUDIT MODE is entered by pressing
AUDIT button. The tester will prompt for a
USER NAME which can be entered from the
display using the blue scroll keys to drive the
cursor to letters/numerals. Once highlighted
by the cursor, user presses the ENT button
to select. When finished entering USER
NAME press the blue oval button under
DONE text. Tester will advance to a list of
tools for testing. Use blue arrow scroll keys
to select tool and press ENT to launch test.
Creating, Downloading, Uploading and
Archiving Tools/Files
Jobs Manager or Tool Manager
Jobs Manager/Audit Manager is designed
to facilitate residual auditing with either
digital wrenches or transducerized
wrenches.
Tool Manager is designed to test, verify,
and archive tools.
Both applications create databases on the
PC for data to be archived, recalled, and
analyzed. The applications communicate
with other applications via .csv exports,
Procedure to Launch
1. Launch application on computer.
2. Connect instrument with communi-
cation cable –(ICBL-USB).
3. The communications are serial com-
munication so user must assign a Port.
The application will suggest open
ports. Select a port.
4. Select Link to PC from main menu.
5. Instrument will generate a message:
Waiting…
Send Tools or Route/files to tester or
wrench. Tool Manager or Audit Mana-
ger will inform if transfer was success-
ful and instrument will have a dialog
bar illustrating status of download.
6. Press the CLR key to return to Menu.
7. Press the AUDIT key to start data
collection.
After initial setup if user continues to use
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is unlikely that the computer will reassign
the port; therefore this setup is a one-time
procedure. However some computers,
particularly MS operating systems, often
reassign ports without direction from a
user. Therefore, occasionally the user
may have to reassign a port manually –
this is a MS operating system feature with
USB ports.
Tool Manager and Jobs Manager are SQL
Lite databases that have been built to
support the data collection. The
applications have been designed to be
simple, powerful, and flexible. It is “open”
so MIS or engineers familiar withdatabase
queries can retrieve tools, jobs, routes,
and data quickly and efficiently.
AWS Tool Manager
1-Main Screen
Auditor Tool Manager
Tool Builder
Tool info drop-down list shows available Tools. You can also select “New,” “Copy,” “Edit,”
or “Delete.” When you highlight the Tool, details are listed in the window on the right. The
large button on the left bottom of screen sends the selected “tool” to the instrument. After
collecting the data, the button in the center allows you to upload data, tools, or jobs &
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The View Data tab allows you to look at the collected data and see whether the tool
passed or failed. This data can be exported to Excel as a .csv file and displayed by Excel
charts.