Apex Tool Group Cleco Torque Analyzer User manual

Operators Manual
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TORQUE ANALYZER
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CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Compliance
About this Manual
Packing list
Spares & Accessories
Features & Dimensions
Specifications
Hardware
Technical Features
Icons
Start Up
Fixed Icons
Input
Powering your Torque Analyzer
Measurement Screen
Deletion
Settings
AutoPrint Settings
Readings List
Statistics
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This can be used on all the Cleco tightening tools, except impact wrenches.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
particular installations. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
INTENDED USE
COMPLIANCE
Changes or modifications to the Cleco Torque Analyzer not expressly approved byCleco Production Tools
could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Copyright © Apex Tool Group, 2022
No part of this document may be reproduced in any way or in any form, in whole or in part, or in a natural or machine-readable
language, or transmitted on electronic, mechanical, optical, or other media, without the express permission of the Apex Tool Group.
Disclaimer
Apex Tool Group reserves the right to modify, supplement, or improve this document or the product with-out prior notice.
Trademark
Cleco Production Tools is a registered trademark of Apex Brands, Inc.
Manufacturer
Apex Tool Group
670 Industrial Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
USA
Crane Electronics Ltd
3 Watling Drive
Sketchley Meadows
Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 3EY
Importer
Apex Tool Group GmbH
Industriestraße 1
73463 Westhausen
Germany
Manuals, brochures and other product materials are available for download at www.ClecoTools.com.
This manual covers the Cleco Torque Analyzer.
Actual screen shots represented in this manual may differ slightly from those on the actual torque tester unit,
depending on the version.
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The following Items are supplied with the Cleco Torque Analyzer dependent on model specification
purchased.
1 x Cleco Torque Analyzer (with standard rundown adapter)
1 x Calibration Certificate (12 months)
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Power Supply
3 x Regional Power Cords
All contents are supplied packaged in a box.
Please ensure all items are present and notify Cleco immediately of any shortages.
PACKING LIST
SPARES ANDACCESSORIES
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FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS
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Measurement Modes:
Track – Real time torque
Peak – Capture of the highest torque
Pulse – Special measurement algorithm for use with impulse tools, incorporating pulse count
Click – Capture of peak torque before click mechanism operates to limit
Measurement Units:
Torque - Nm, lbft, lbin, Ncm, kgcm, kgm, ozin
Physical Measurements:
Auto Bi-directional torque; pulse count; cycle time duration.
Data Storage:
999 readings in storage mode.
Basic Statistics:
Count, range, mean, min, max, standard deviation.
AutoPrint / Data Output:
Easy selectable output to AutoPrint of all results. Interface to simple PC package that outputs the print data to
an Excel spreadsheet.
Cycle Status Indication:
LED HI/OK/LO torque status. User definable limits.
Operating Languages:
English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Hungarian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Turkish.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Construction:
High strength injection moulding. Steel base with mounting bars.
Display:
White OLED screen - 79mm x 21mm
Keypad:
Easy clean keypad. 11 keys including 5 function keys, 5 directional keys and on/off key.
Power:
Universal 5V PSU or USB.
Power Management:
User selectable auto power-off: User definable between 0-200 minutes.
Batteries:
Compatible with both Alkaline and NiMH “C” cells (LR14)
Input/output ports:
Micro USB (2.0) for power and export.
5V DC power port for use with mains power DC PSU.
Zero Stability:
<± 0.02% FSD/ °C.
Static Accuracy:
± 0.25% FSD.
Operating Environment:
Temperature: -20 to +50 °C.
Humidity 10-75% non-condensing.
Ingress protection rating: IP45.
Torque Measurement
Display up to 5 significant figures. Sample every 20 micro seconds.
Warranty:
12 months parts and labour against faulty workmanship or materials.
HARDWARE
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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Fixed soft-key Icons:
On-screen Icons - Measurement Modes:
Turning on your Torque Analyzer:
Turn on by pressing the On/Offbutton situated below the arrowed keypad.
The first screen you will see is as below.
ICONS
Peak
Click
Track
Pulse
START UP
Measurement
Modes
Delete
Readings
Statistics
Settings
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The screen will then change to:
It confirms the serial number of the Torque Analyer you have and its calibration due date. TMisthe
latest software version of the torque module and KB represents the latest version of the keyboard.
The unit will then enter measure mode, showing the last measurement mode used is automatically displayed.
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Measurement Mode - Default mode will be peak. A second press will take you to
track, a third press will take you to click, and a fourth press will take you to pulse
(shown as icon in secondary parameter position).
Delete - You can delete the lastreading orall readings. One press will delete the
last reading; two presses will delete all readings.
Reading List – This will show the readings currently held on the torque analyzer.
Using the up and down arrow keys you can scroll through the readings.
Statistics – This will display the following stats from the current readings:
count, range, mean, min, max,and standard deviation (sigma).
Settings – Allows you totoggle through various screen settings. Seeseparate
screen section ofthis manual below.
FIXED ICONS
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The Torque Analyzer has connectivity using the following:
1) Micro USB
2) 5V DC power supply
3) Stationary Transducer input
There are three ways in which the unit can be powered:
1) Connect Micro USB on the Torque Analyer to USB on a laptop,PC or USB charger.
2) Connect the 5V DC port with a DC power supply.
3) Insert 2 x Type ‘C ‘Cell (LR14) NiMH orAlkaline batteries.
Please note: Rechargeable batteries cannot becharged on board the Cleco Torque Analyzer.
INPUTS
POWERING YOUR TORQUE ANALYZER
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Measurement Screen:
Measurement reading. Primary measurement mode. Battery status.
Reading count. Unit of measurement. Duration in seconds.
Measurement direction.
Pressing the measurement button will take you through the measurement modes.
Screen 2 on the second press Track mode.
Screen 3 on the third press Click mode with
peak value displayed.
Screen 4 on the fourth press pulse mode with peak
value and cycle duration displayed
THE MEASUREMENT SCREEN
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A second parameter for pulse count can also be
enabled.
Readings are taken in order, so the first is 1 the
last reading would be 999. One press of the
delete icon will allow you to delete the last
reading only. Press the green OK button to do
so.
A second press of the delete button will allow
you to delete all readings in the list in one go.
Just press the green OK button.
The other time you are forced to delete all
readings is when you change the measurement
mode mid-way through readings you have
already done.
In addition, readings are also deleted when the
torque limit specifications are altered.
DELETION
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Settings can be accessed by pressing the Settings Icon and using the up and down arrow keys and changing the
formats by using the right and left arrow keys:
TQ = Torque CLK = Click PUL = Pulse
UL = Upper Spec Limit NOM = Target LL = Lower Spec Limit THR = Threshold
Pressing the fixed Settings key. The first screen you will come to is the torque settings.
It will show CLK THR (Click Threshold) for Click and Pulse for Pulse.
Using the up and down arrows on the keypad you can manoeuvre between the required lines. When the arrow
is on the line press the green button. You can then use the Up and Down arrows to change the numbers and
the left and right arrows to move left and right. Pressing the green button will save and take you back to the
main setting screen. Note. Pressing Settings icon cancels edit.
The units of measurement are the display units (show on screen after).
e.g. Peak Mode e.g. Threshold
Pushing the up or down arrow key will take you to another screen where you can change the Direction,
Frequency, Cycle End Time, 2nd Parameters and Measurement Units. Use the up and down arrows to navigate
and the left and right arrows to change.
Direction: Auto
Clockwise
Anti-clockwise
Frequency Response (Hz): 75, 151, 256, 307, 384, 542, 768, 921, 1024, 1536, 2304, 3072, 4608
Cycle End Time (s): 0.20, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10, 20
2nd Param: 0 = Off, 1 = On
Units: Nm, lbft, lbin, Ncm, kgcm, kgm,+ others (display valid units for span)
SETTINGS
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A second press of the settings icon will take you to
Setup System Settings.
Power Off: Set the duration of the length of time before the torque tester turns off. 0 – 200
(0 = Never turn off)
Date: Set the correct date.
Time: Set the time.
Date format: Change how you want the date to be formatted. DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, YY/MM/DD
Time format: Set how you want the time displayed. HH:MM:SS, HH:MM
A press of the arrow keys up or down will take you to the above screen where you can make additional
settings changes.
Number format: Period or Comma for decimal place.
Result FIFO: First in first out can be set which way you want the readings to be deleted. If off (0) then it
stops taking readings when it reaches 999. If on (1) then when 999 readings are reached, it
starts overwriting the earliest readings, meaning it holds the last 999 readings only.
Language: English, Swedish, Czech, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Turkish, Polish, Hungarian, French
A third press of the settings icon will take you to the
AutoPrint settings.
The AutoPrint settings are as follows:
Format: Show the AutoPrint format. Display as [xxxx] 1 = Show, 0 = Not Shown
Date: Show the date of the reading.
Time: Show the time of the reading.
Status: HI, LO, OK
Direction: Right (Clockwise), Left (Anti-clockwise)
Duration: Reading duration in seconds.
Spec Limits: USL, Target and LSL.
Secondary: Show if there are any second parameters.
Serial No.: Show the serial number of the tool.
AUTOPRINT SETTINGS
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Example:
AutoPrint takes place when each reading cycle end is complete. AutoPrint does not work in Track mode as
there is no cycle end and no reading stored.
One press of the Readings icon will take you to the first reading screen where you can see all of your current
readings. You can navigate through the results by using the up and down arrow keys.
A second press will allow you to export your readings to a PC. Press the green button to accept. All readings
are exported in AutoPrint format.
READINGS LIST
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Pressing the fixed Statistics icon takes you to two screens which display simple statistics relating to the current
collected readings data.
The first screen displays X =Mean average n =
Sample count and o = Sigma (Standard
deviation).
Pressing the up and down arrow keys takes
you to the second screen which displays the
current minimum and maximum readings as
well as the range between them.
STATISTICS
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