Ametek Solartron Metrology Wigauge WHT Operating manual

WIGAUGE
TM
WHT
user and installation manual

Contents
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Contents
2
Section Number & Title Page Number
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 Installing a Gauge Head 4
3.0 Mechanical Adjustments 5
4.0 Set Up and Installation 6
4.1 Connecting the Wireless WHT Bluetooth® Device 6
4.2 Wireless Handtool Manager 9
5.0 Operating Modes 10
5.1 Data Transmission 10
5.2 Measurement Types 10
5.3 Limits 12
5.4 Button Allocation 13
5.5 Advanced Mode 14
6.0 Battery Pack 16
6.1 Removal of Battery Pack 16
6.2 Fitting a Battery Pack 16
6.3 Charging the WHT or Battery Pack 17
7.0 Troubleshooting FAQ 18
8.0 Declaration of Conformance 19

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The Solartron Metrology Wireless Handtool (WHT) is one of a series of Wireless Hand tools which will form a group of products under the generic name
WigaugeTM, providing users with the means of hand gauging without the inconvenience of cables. The WHT is manufactured from hard plastic for robustness
and is sealed to IP65 to withstand a machine shop environment. Two major variants are available with or without LCD display.
Handgrip Release screw
(for gauge head alignment)
Cover
(charger connection)
Battery pack
Control buttons with
integral LED indicators
Gauge head adapter
(M10 x1)
1.0 Introduction
1.0 Introduction

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The WHT is designed to interface to industry standard gauge heads. The standard Wireless WHT unit will interface directly to an M10 x1 threaded gauge head;
M6 x0.75 and threaded gauge heads of other sizes require the use of an adapter.
Caution
Ensure the screw thread of both the WHT and gauge head are clean before
assembly.
1. To assemble the WHT and gauge head, insert and screw the gauge head in to the front
of the WHT by hand, as above.
2. Using a 13 mm spanner, grip the WHT head adapter across the ats.
3. Use a suitably sized spanner to grip the gauge head and tighten the thread to a maximum torque of 5 Nm.
Caution
It is essential to use a spanner to hold the WHT when tightening the gauge head to avoid damaging the hand tool.
Exceeding the maximum torque on the WHT and gauge head assembly can cause damage to both components.
2.0 Installing a Gauge Head
2.0 Installing a Gauge Head

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Once the gauge head has been installed its rotational position can be adjusted by approximately 180º about the mounting axis.
1. Using a 3 mm A/F Hex key, undo the M6 grub screw pictured above.
2. Rotate the gauge head to the desired position.
3. Tighten the M6 grub screw to a recommended 1.3-1.5 Nm torque.
Note
Large gauge heads may require a higher torque setting on the grub screw to prevent rotation through use.
Caution
Care must be exercised when using a large gauge head to avoid damaging the grub screw or WHT.
3.0 Mechanical Adjustments
3.0 Mechanical Adjustments
USE 3 mm A/F ALLEN KEY
FOR M6 GRUB SCREW
TORQUE SETTING 1.3-1.5 Nm

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T he WHT uses Bluetooth® technology to communicate with a Bluetooth® enabled PC running Windows XP, SP3 or later. This requires an initialization
process to pair the WHT with the PC. The Bluetooth should be plug and play.
Your WHT should appear in the list of names as WHT_xxxxxxxxxx (the x's will be replaced by a string of characters to form a name similar to:
WHT_167A820301 (if it doesn't appear after a while check the WHT is turned on then click 'Refresh'.))
The WHT pairing code/password is 61735
It will now show the nal screen containing the list of Bluetooth® connections which can now be closed.
Your WHT Connection is now Set up!
Wireless Handtool Manager
A Wireless Handtool Manager for Windows PCs (Windows XP, SP3 onwards) is provided. This enables users to quickly get up and running and provides
access to the full range of commands and provides data logging capability.
The Wireless Handtool Manager’s .NET library is available on the supplied CD for linking into user applications (requiring at least microsoft .NET framework
3.5), shortcuts are created to the application and manuals on install.
The Handtool can also be controlled directly by a user application using a virtual Com port,
The associated RS232 command list manual is available as a shortcut on install.
Note.
Before running the Wireless Handtool Manager, make sure that you have paired your Handtools and have them switched ON (Steady Blue light at the Gauge
end of the Handtool).
4.0 Set up and Installation
4.0 Set up and Installation

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5.1 Data Transmission
5.1.1 Streaming
In this mode the WHT continually sends data to the controller. The stream rate can be adjusted.
If a button is pressed in this mode the measurement being taken at the time the button is pressed is tagged.
This tagged data can be captured by the controller.
5.1.2 Single Shot
Tagged data is sent each time the button is pressed
Note the button must be set to the correct state to ensure tagged readings are sent, this is the normal or default mode, but it is possible to set the buttons to
other modes – see section 5.4 below on Button allocation.
5.2 Measurement Types
The WHT can be set to measure in different modes, these are;
5.2.1 Absolute
The WHT transmits the absolute value of the measurement.
5.2.2 Zero
The current measurement is forced to zero and all subsequent measurements are taken from this zero. Zero can be applied either from the WHT buttons
or from the controlling software. To use the WHT button the button state must be rst set up- – see section below on Button allocation. Zero can only be
cleared from the controller.
5.0 Operating Modes
5:0 Operating Modes

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5.2.3 Preset
The current measurement is forced to a preset value and all subsequent measurements are taken fro this preset value. Preset can be applied either from
the WHT buttons or from the controller. To use the WHT button the button state must be rst set up – see section 5.4 below on Button allocation. Preset can
only be cleared from the controller.
5.2.4 Scaling
The measurement from the WHT may be scaled by a multiplication factor. The scaling can only be set or cleared from the controller software
5.2.5 Max (Peak+)
The WHT can be set up so that the most positive measurement is displayed. This can be set up only from the controller. The MAX (PEAK+) can only be
reset from the controller.
5.2.6 Min (Peak-)
The WHT can be set up so that the most negative measurement is displayed. This can be set up only from the controller. The MIN (PEAK-) can only be
reset from the controller
5.2.7 Diff
The WHT can be set up so that the difference between MAX and MIN is transmitted. This can be set up only from the controller. The DIFF can only be reset
from the controller
All of the above modes are either continuous transmission or on a button press.
5.0 Operating Modes
5:0 Operating Modes

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5.3 Limits
Limits can be set to indicate within limit, a warning limit or out of limit. Red/Green limit Led’s and Audible Buzzer only active when button is pressed to tag
measurement
5.3.1 Upper and Lower Limits
Red out of limit, Green within limit.
5.3.1 Upper and Lower Warning Limits
Flashes Red/Green when enabled. The warning limits can only be enabled by the controller.
5.3.3 Audible Limit
Single beep or 3 slow beeps can be selected for either in or out of 1 limit.
The WHT can be set up so that the limit led’s are as below:
IN LIMIT OUT OF LIMIT WARNING
If ENABLED
Off No Indication No Indication No Indication
In Limit Green No Indication Red/Green
Out of Limit No Indication Red Red/Green
In and Out of Limit Green Red Red/Green
5.0 Operating Modes
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5.4 Button Allocation
Either button can be programmed to operate when pressed to perform the functions below.
5.4.1 Transmit a Tagged Reading
Send the current measurement each time the button is pressed or tag the current measurement if in streaming mode.
5.4.2 Zero
Force the current measurement to Zero.
5.4.3 Preset
Force the current measurement to a Preset value.
5.4.4 Advanced
Allows the WHT measurement mode to be changed using the WHT buttons.
5.4.5 Display
LCD which shows current measurement and limits can be orientated via serial command on WHT manager software.
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5:0 Operating Modes

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5.5 Advanced Mode
In this mode the function of the WHT may be changed using the WHT buttons. This mode should be used carefully.
To change the WHT MEASUREMENT MODE, without using the controller, hold one button down and press the other in succession as below.
Note the button allocation must be set to advanced by the controller to allow this.
Button 1 Button 2 – Number of presses Function
ON 1 Zero
2 Preset
3 Normal
4 Max
5 Min
6 Difference
7 Normal tagged
8 Max tagged
9 Min tagged
10 Difference tagged
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5.5.1 Wireless Hand Tool Manager Operating Modes
The WHT Manager provides the user with a simple way to set up tools, log data, save their settings and observe the readings as they come in. For further
details see the WHT Manager Documentation provided with the WHT on the CD.
5.5.2 Indications
The WHT can provide both visual and audible indications to the operator. Some of these indications can be switched On or Off using the Controller Soft-
ware. The table below summarizes the indications.
LED Colour Indication Programmable Function
LED 1
(nearest battery
Green In Limits ON or OFF Green for 3 seconds when button pushed
and measurement in limit
LED 2 Red Out of Limits ON or OFF Red for 3 seconds when button pushed
and measurement in limit
LED 3 Red Battery Status Not
Programmable
OFF - Battery OK
Slow Flash - Battery Low Warning
Fast Flash - Battery requires charging
(measurements disabled)
LED 4 Blue Power and
Bluetooth Status
Not
Programmable
OFF - No Power
ON - Power ON
FLASHING - Bluetooth Connection
5.0 Operating Modes
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Caution
Before changing the battery pack clean the WHT to avoid contamination of the contacts.
6.1 Removal of battery pack
To remove the battery pack for replacement, or charging, remove the plastic cover from the top and turn the locking screw 90 degrees anticlockwise to
release the battery pack (release position displayed in the diagram below). Then pull the battery pack from the WHT.
6.2 Fitting a battery pack
Push the battery pack onto the WHT body, ensure that the locking screw is orientated as shown in the diagram (release position slot in line with charging con-
nector); turn the locking screw through 90 degrees in a clockwise direction to latch the battery pack (locked position). Replace the plastic cover.
Release Position Locked position
6.0 Battery Pack
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6.3 Charging the WHT or battery pack
The battery pack may be charged either removed from the WHT or in situ. Plug the charger unit into the connector at the top of the battery pack. Remove the
cover if necessary.
Switch on the charger, initially an orange indication is shown, which will turn to yellow once the charger begins an initialization process. After a few seconds
this will then change back to orange once charging starts.
After the main charge cycle has nished the indicator will be green with intermittent yellow ashes. Do not disconnect the batteries at this point as they are
not fully charged. When the indicator is green charging is complete and the charger will be in trickle mode.
Caution
Use of chargers other than those recommended by Solartron may invalidate product warranty and may damage the battery pack and WHT.
Recommended Charger Types:
Solartron 911441
6.0 Battery Pack
6.0 Battery Pack

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This section contains Troubleshooting solutions in an FAQ format.
I cannot get my COM port to work properly?
If you have difculty connecting the Bluetooth® WHT to your application software it may be because the default COM port is being held by Windows. In this
case use the custom setup and select a port manually.
Why is the WHT measuring in the opposite direction to the one expected?
The WHT is factory congured to be functionally compatible with industry standard Internal Diameter gauge heads. This means that the probe inside the
hand tool will read a decreasing count as it's tip is pushed inwards. If using a gauge head that measures an External Diameter or dimension, the SET
DIRECTION command should be used to change the hand tool's direction of count.
7.0 Troubleshooting FAQ
7.0 Troubleshooting FAQ

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Solartron Metrology Ltd. declares that this product complies with the CE safety requirement and EMC requirements. This device has been tested to the
following standards:
Electrical Interference and Radiation
Immunity EN61000-6-2 and EN61326
Emissions
EN61000-6-3 and EN61326
The WHT will radiate in the 2.4 GHz band (Bluetooth®)
Bluetooth® The WHT uses a pre qualied Bluetooth® module which is not
modied in any way and therefore is Bluetooth® compliant.
8.0 Declaration of Conformance
8.0 Declaration of Conformance

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herein are ctitious unless noted otherwise. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
or by means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express permission of Solartron Metrology.
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