ANDILOG CENTOR TOUCH STAR User manual

Instructions Manual
CENTOR TOUCH Gauge
Operating Manual
CENTOR TOUCH
STAR/DUAL
V6.10
ANDILOG Technologies - BP62001 - 13845 Vitrolles Cedex 9 - France
Email : [email protected]om Site : www.andilog.com
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I. INTRODUCTION TO THE CENTOR TOUCH ......................................................................... 3
II. HANDLING.................................................................................................................... 4
1. Unpacking................................................................................................................. 4
2. Recommendation before first use................................................................................ 5
3. Starting your force gauge............................................................................................ 5
4. Main screen –Measurement ...................................................................................... 6
5. Touch area on the Measure screen .............................................................................. 8
6. Main MENU .............................................................................................................. 9
7. Tare your device: ....................................................................................................... 9
8. Backlight................................................................................................................... 9
III. START your measurements............................................................................................10
1. Measurement principles............................................................................................11
2. States Indicators.......................................................................................................11
3. Graph displaying area................................................................................................11
IV. DISPLAY setup..............................................................................................................12
1. Main screen .............................................................................................................13
2. Auxiliary ..................................................................................................................13
3. Curve ......................................................................................................................13
4. Bar Graph ................................................................................................................13
5. State .......................................................................................................................13
6. Digits.......................................................................................................................13
7. Time unit .................................................................................................................13
8. Sensor Units V1 ........................................................................................................14
9. Set points - Limits .....................................................................................................14
V. SET POINTS Setting - Limits............................................................................................14
1. Activate/Deactivate ..................................................................................................14
2. Load cell tab.............................................................................................................14
3. Type of Data.............................................................................................................14
4. Top and Bottom limits...............................................................................................15
5. Activate an Output....................................................................................................15
VI. GRAPH & TEST Settings. ................................................................................................15
1. Setups tab................................................................................................................15
2. Tests settings ...........................................................................................................16
3. Curve Resolution ......................................................................................................16
4. Axe H & Axe V ..........................................................................................................16
5. Output control .........................................................................................................17
VII. CALCULATION Settings ..............................................................................................17
1. Calculation...............................................................................................................17
2. Output actions .........................................................................................................18
VIII. RECORD DATA AND STATISTICAL Mode. ......................................................................19
1. Statistics setup .........................................................................................................19
2. Records data ............................................................................................................20
IX. COMMUNICATION Settings. ..........................................................................................20
1. RS232 or Serial commands.........................................................................................21
2. USB Connection........................................................................................................23
3. Bluetooth (Optional) .................................................................................................23
4. Analogue Connection ................................................................................................23
5. DATASTICK –USB Memory Stick (optional) ..................................................................24
a. Presentation ............................................................................................................24
b. Configuration ...........................................................................................................24
c. Save your data..........................................................................................................26

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d. Use multiples USB stick .............................................................................................26
X. INPUT, OUTPUT & Foot Pedal ........................................................................................27
1. Outputs ...................................................................................................................27
2. Inputs and Pedal.......................................................................................................28
XI. GENERAL Setups ..........................................................................................................28
1. Buzzer .....................................................................................................................29
2. ECO Mode:...............................................................................................................29
3. Times out settings.....................................................................................................29
4. Orientation ..............................................................................................................29
5. Language. ................................................................................................................29
XII. MAINTENANCE Panel ................................................................................................29
1. General ...................................................................................................................30
2. Setting the clock: ......................................................................................................30
3. Channels tab ............................................................................................................30
4. Factory configuration ................................................................................................30
XIII. ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS ............................................................................................31
1. Acquisition software .................................................................................................31
2. Interface Cables........................................................................................................31
XIV. APPENDICES.............................................................................................................32
1. Errors Messages .......................................................................................................32
2. Factory Settings........................................................................................................33
3. Connections .............................................................................................................34
4. Setup Examples ........................................................................................................35
5. Dimensions ..............................................................................................................36
Revision
Date
Description
Rev. 5.4
15.08.2013
§ VII. 1
Rev 5.5
03.03.2014
II.4->7, III, IV, V.1, V.3, VI.1,
VII.1, VIII.1, VIII.2, IX, IX.1, IX.2,
IX.3, IX.4, IX.5, X, XI, XIII.2,
XIII.3, XIII.4, XIII.5, XIII.6, XIII.7,
XIII.8, XIII.9
Rev 6.0
09.09.2014
VIII.1, X.1, XII.2
Rev 6.1
17.12.2014
IX.1, XII.4
Rev 6.2
09.01.2015
6, 6.2.1, 6.2.2
Rev 6.3
28.08.2015
General review
Rev 6.10
25.04.2016
2.1; 2.3;
3.1;
6.2.2; 6.4
9.1; 9.5.2;9.5.3

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I. INTRODUCTION TO THE CENTOR TOUCH
Thank you for choosing the CENTOR Touch gauge manufactured by Andilog Technologies.
This force gauge is the result of 25 years experience in force and torque measurements with new
electronic technologies offering a higher-performance and more reliable instrument.
Though it is a very comprehensive instrument, the CENTOR TOUCH force gauge is easy to use. This
instruction manual will guide you to set your first measurements.
Output : RS232, USB, TOR
Colors Touch Screen
Display Curve : Force/Time
Connectors for additional
sensors: force, torque,
displacement or angle using
our SPIP technology
Rotating Screen
Friendly user menu

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II. HANDLING
CAUTION - Unpacking: Your CENTOR TOUCH force gauge has been supplied in its carrying case. Check
that it has not been damaged during transportation. If you have any doubt, please contact us, and
our service support will you guide you through simple checks to ensure that the gauge has not been
damaged.
1. Unpacking
The Centor Touch is available in different configuration: portable, table top, with internal sensor or
SPIP, 1 channel (Star) or 2 channels (Dual):
Portable version with internal force sensor
Portable version with SPIP sensor
Portable verion with internal torque sensor
Table top version
The CENTOR TOUCH gauge is supplied with:
Carrying case (according to your setup)
Extension rod (Internal sensor only)
Hook (Internal sensor only)
Compression plate (Internal sensor only)
Power plug adaptor
Certificate of calibration

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2. Recommendation before first use
a.Battery
The battery reaches its maximum capacity after several charges. This is very important! A new force
gauge has a battery that does not have its full capacity at the first power on. The force gauge will
shut down automatically if the battery is too low.
The battery life is 8 hours under a normal use. The gauge should be charged after normal use. You
should charge it every 3 weeks, to ensure a maximum life time of the batteries.
It is recommended to use the original power adaptor supplied by ANDILOG Technologies. The power
adaptor has the following specifications: 12V, 1.5A
b.Sensor
Never connect accessories (hook, plate . . .) directly to the sensor rod. Use the
extension rod delivered with your instrument.
In spite of its mechanical protection, sensor overload can damage the instrument. The
instrument stops if the capacity has been exceeded 10 times. You have to return it to
ANDILOG TECHNOLOGIES for checking.
It is important that measured values are under 90% of the sensor capacity.
c. Test Stand
The gauge can be affixed to a test stand via two M5 screws, which should not extend through the
back cover more than 3 mm. Please contact ANDILOG Technologies if you need more information or
if you need a fixture to mount your force gauge to a test stand.
d.Conditions
Working Temperature: 0°C to +35°C
Stock Temperature: -20°C to +45°C
Humidity: 5% to 95%
Altitude: 3000m
3. Starting your force gauge
Press the ON/OFF button, the information screen showing the status of the CENTOR TOUCH force
gauge is displayed for 5 seconds and then the main screen is displayed.

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Battery condition: Display the battery state
Date of the day: Display the date according to the format DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY setup
under the maintenance menu (see chapter “maintenance”).
Software version: indicates the software version installed on the force gauge
Internal and External sensor: show the type of sensor (force, torque, displacement or angle) and its
condition.
A red X indicates a disconnected sensor or a major failure.
A red exclamation point! Indicates a minor issue on the sensor - An overload or a calibration
date pasted.
Sensor Information: The CENTOR TOUCH gauge can detect when turned ON, wheither internal or
external sensors are connected. External sensors are linked to CENTOR TOUCH Gauge through a
special connector called SPIP.
If an internal sensor is detected AND NO EXTERNAL SENSOR IS DETECTED, the internal
channel is the measuring channel.
If an external sensor is detected, the external channel is the measuring channel.
For a Centor Touch Dual, both sensors (internal and external) are simultaneously scrutinized
The following information regarding the sensor is displayed:
V1 for internal or V2 for external.
Date of the next calibration due
Number of overload
CENTOR TOUCH version: there are 2 versions of CENTOR TOUCH:
CENTOR TOUCH STAR Referenced as CENTOR CT
CENTOR TOUCH DUAL Referenced as CENTOR DT
4. Main screen –Measurement
After the starting screen, you access to the main measurement screen as display below. According to
the configuration of your Centor Touch, some information can be displayed or not.
Battery
condition
Type of sensor
(Force, Torque,..)
Warning
Date of the
day
Sensor Information
Software
version

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Note: the described parameters below are part of the default configuration
1. Information bar - The name of your device and battery status are displayed: Low battery
indication: pictogram indicating the battery power status via 4 horizontal lines which respectively
symbolize 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of power. Press this field to access to the Main MENU
2. Sensor Capacity: The capacity and unit of your device is displayed at any time, even for additional
remote external sensor.
3. Bar Graph: A black line is the representation of the applied force. If the bar graph is full, it means
that the sensors maximum range is reached: risk of overload! If the “limit set pints” are activated,
colours may change accordingly to the current applied value (see dedicated chapter).
4. Main display: Many values can be displayed in this window. See display screen chapter for details.
5. Auxiliary display: Many values can be displayed in this window. See display screen chapter for
details.
1. Information bar: Version and
Menu Access
Battery information
3. Bar graph
2. Sensor capacity
Graph Area
4. Main display
5. Auxiliary display
States of TTL
Output
Help
Forward data
7. Sensor direction
Test Stage
6. Value name

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6. Value name: displayed in the main and auxiliary displays is shown in the upper left corner of each
screen. We will see in Chapter IV, how to change the displayed value.
7. Sensor direction: An easy-to-remember small symbol indicates the direction of the force applied
to the sensor: tensile and compression
5. Touch area on the Measure screen
Each area of the measurement screen provides access to the configuration menus of the force gauge.
Main MENU
Test
Statistics
Tare
Validated
Help
Send
Set
points
Stop test

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6. Main MENU
To access the main menu, press the green bar at the top of the screen of the dynamometer. It
displays the main menu:
Display Change displayed test results
Test Activate and change graph display parameters
Statistics Activate and select values for statistical analysis.
Communication Select and activate communications.
Setups Basic setups
Maintenance Diagnostics
7. Tare your device:
Touch the main display area to zeroed-out your force gauge.
This action tares the gauge. The gauge will take into consideration the weight of accessories (hook or
plate) fixed on the sensor’s rod.
Taking this action resets all memories and peak values.
NOTE: When turned ON the CENTOR TOUCH completes several self-tests to check the sensor’s
health. It is possible to leave tools fixed on the force gauge, but the total weight must not exceed
10% of the sensor’s maximum capacity.
8. Backlight
When using the force gauge, the backlight automatically turns off after a preset time of operation.
The total battery life the CENTOR TOUCH will be reduced when the backlight is turned on.
.
Test Setup
Main display setup
Basic and general
Setup
Statistics Setup
Communication Setup
Maintenance