Crane Electronics Wrenchstar Multi User manual

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Operators Manual
WrenchStar Multi
Manual 1230-01 Issue 1
Crane Electronics Ltd
Notice
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever,
without the prior permission in writing from Crane Electronics Ltd is forbidden.
Copyright © January 2016 by Crane Electronics Ltd.

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Contents 2
CE Marking & Compliance 3
Product Disposal & About this Manual 4
Packing list 5
Spares & Accessories 5
Care & Storage 6
Features & Dimensions 6
Overview – WrenchStar Multi 7
Specifications 7
Main Functions & Features 8
Battery 9
Warnings 9
Battery Warnings 10
Charging the WrenchStar Multi 10
WrenchStar Multi Button 11
Diagnostic Mode 11
Power On Sequence 12
Light Ring 13
ID Heads / Adaptor Length Comparison 13
Battery Charge Status 14
Wrench Status LED 14
Vibration 15
IQVu Setup with WrenchStar Multi 15
Pairing the WrenchStar Multi 17
Loading Jobs 20
CONTENTS

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Manufacturer: Crane Electronics Ltd
Address: 3 Watling Drive
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Declares that the WrenchStar Multi has been assessed and complies with the requirements of the relevant CE
Directives for measuring torque.
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.
CE MARKING
COMPLIANCE
Changes or modifications to the WrenchStar Multi not expressly approved by Crane Electronics Ltd could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Applicable in the EU and other European Countries with separate collection systems
The symbol shown here and, on the product, means that the product is classed as Electrical
or Electronics Equipment and should not be disposed with normal commercial waste at the
end of its working life.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU) has been put in place to
recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the
environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill.
To enable this product to be disposed of properly i.e. cradle to grave, Crane Electronics is willing to accept the
return of your product (at your cost) for recycling or alternatively, for more detailed information about
recycling of this product please contact your local authority or the Distributor / Company where you have
purchased the product.
Battery disposal to take place in line with the AMENDED BATTERIES DIRECTIVE 2013/56/EU. Batteries must not
go to landfill. Check with local legislation.
Crane Electronics declares that this product does not contain any of the 191 Substances of Very High Concern
(SVHC’s) identified in the REACH Regulation in used articles make-up.
In Countries outside the EU:
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.
Signed for & on behalf of Crane Electronics Ltd.
Name: B. M. Etter
Title: Safety & Environmental Advisor Signature of Issuer:
This manual covers the WrenchStar Multi communicating with an IQVu. The WrenchStar Multi will
also connect to the Tool Control Interface (TCI) lineside controller.
For information on torque transducers or PC software to be used in conjunction with IQVu, please
refer to corresponding manuals accordingly.
Actual screen shots represented in this manual may differ slightly from those within the IQVu app
depending on version
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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The following items are supplied with the WrenchStar Multi dependent on model specification purchased.
1 x WrenchStar Multi
1 x Operators Manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Calibration Certificate
Please ensure all items are present and notify Crane Electronics Ltd immediately of any shortages.
DIN Adaptor
Battery Pack
Charging Cradle + Power Supply Unit
Charger
Cable
PACKING LIST
SPARES AND ACCESSORIES

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Operating Temperature Range:
-20oC to +50oC
Storage Temperature Range:
-20oC to +50oC
Humidity:
10-75% non-condensing.
IP Rating:
IP40 (indoor use only)
The WrenchStar Multi may be wiped clean with a soft cloth.
Sales Code Description Weight (gr) Length (mm)
WS1JX-0010-CRDARX 10Nm DIN Head 833 380
WS1AX-0010-CRFARX 10Nm Fixed Head 720 330
WS1JX-0025-CRDARX 25Nm DIN Head 904 380
WS1AX-0025-CRFARX 25Nm Fixed Head 725 330
WS1JX-0075-CRDARX 75Nm DIN Head 914 395
WS1JX-0120-CRDARX 120Nm DIN Head 967 395
WS1KX-0180-CRDARX 180Nm DIN Head 1474 613
WS1KX-0250-CRDARX 250Nm DIN Head 1710 640
WS1KX-0340-CRDARX 340Nm DIN Head 1925 788
WS1KX-0500-CRDARX 500Nm DIN Head 3173 887
WS1DX-0750-CRDFRX 750Nm Fixed Head 5279 1178
WS1FX-1000-CRDFRX 1000Nm Fixed Head 8527 1433
WS1FX-1500-CRDFRX 1500Nm Fixed Head 10377 1921
FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS
CARE AND STORAGE
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The WrenchStar Multi is a wireless production Wrench with audit capability when connected to the
IQVu or Tool Control Interface (TCI) lineside controller. There is a variant that works with a cable
connected to the IQVu. In this case there is no battery pack or RF. The power comes from the IQVu.
Torque and Angle data are transmitted as digital signals along the cable to the IQVu.
The WrenchStar Multi reads the Torque and Angle values in real time and converts them to digital
values. The WrenchStar Multi analyses the digital samples using measurement algorithms to
calculate properties of the fastening. The WrenchStar Multi communicates the final fastening
readings to an IQVu using RF giving a range of approximately 10 metres*. If the WrenchStar Multi
loses its link to the IQVu, then it continues to work offline, storing up to 200 readings. It is simple to
pair a WrenchStar Multi with an IQVu.
The WrenchStar Multi contains its own power source which is a Lithium Ion battery pack.
* The RF range depends on the environment in which the WrenchStar Multi and IQVu are being used
and the figure quoted is for a relatively metal free work space with the IQVu in line of sight of the
WrenchStar Multi.
Physical Measurement:
Bi-directional torque and angle. Pulse count.
Measurement Modes:
Peak: Capture of highest Torque value during the cycle.
MoveOn: Capture of MoveOn point Torque during auditing of a tightened joint.
Yield: Special measurement algorithm for use with joints being taken into plastic region.
The Wrench supplies its torque range (span), PPR (for Angle), serial number, calibration due date.
Reading Storage:
The WrenchStar Multi can store up to 200 readings in Offline Mode.
LEDs:
The WrenchStar Multi has a:
Charge LED used when charging battery pack. Status LED
Light Ring for fastening status.
Torque Measurement:
Resolution to 0.006% of transducer span
Sampled every 60 micro-seconds (16,667) per second
OVERVIEW – WRENCHSTAR MULTI
SPECIFICATIONS

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Zero Stability:
< 0.1% FSD / °C
Static Accuracy:
+/-0.25% FSD
Angle Measurement:
Sample every 1000 micro-seconds (1,000) per second
Frequency Response:
A low pass Bessel Filter is employed for conditioning the transducer signal to ‘eliminate noise’ from the tool
measurement
Selectable from 75Hz to 4608Hz
Readings:
Readings are organised into Subgroups.
Battery Pack:
Re-chargeable Lithium Ion battery.
Capacity 2600mAh 3.7V
Weight 108.6g
Useable battery life of 10 hours with normal usage
Communication:
Communicates with an IQVu using 2.400GHz RF
Warranty:
1-year manufacturer’s warranty
Display:
OLED 32 x 128 pixels white
MAIN FUNCTIONS & FEATURES
Status LED
OLED Display
On/Off &
Pairing Button
Handle
End Cap
Battery Pack
Charge LED
Light Ring
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The WrenchStar Multi unit has a battery pack that contains a Lithium Ion battery. From fully discharged the
unit will require a maximum of 4 hours charge to attain maximum capacity.
The full capacity of the battery is 2600mAh which yields approx. 10 hours of normal use.
When a WrenchStar Multi is placed in the charging cradle, the charge indicator LED will illuminate with colour
according to the charge status.
Charge Indicator LED Status
Red = Charging
Green = Charged
Off = No Charging
Maintain unit with care. Keep unit clean for better and safer performance.
Changes or modifications to the WrenchStar Multi not expressly approved by Crane Electronics Ltd could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Always operate WrenchStar Multi with approved battery pack.
Always operate, inspect and maintain this unit in accordance with all regulations (local, state, federal and
country) that may apply.
Do not remove any labels.
Always use Personal Protective Equipment appropriate to the tool used and material worked.
Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not overreach when operating with the tool. Anticipate and be alert
for sudden changes in motion, reaction torque, or forces during the operation.
BATTERY
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Ensure work pieces are secure. Use clamps or vices to hold work pieces whenever possible.
Never use a damaged or malfunctioning tool or accessory with this unit.
Follow instructions for changing accessories.
Do not operate this product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Only qualified service personnel should replace or fit parts.
Charge the WrenchStar Multi before use.
Only charge the WrenchStar Multi in specified cradle. Keep battery pack terminals clean.
Always store the battery pack in a dry place. Do not short circuit the battery pack.
Do not disassemble the battery pack.
Do not expose the battery pack to high temperature.
Wrench can be charged by inserting into the charging cradle.
Note. Alternative charging methods may become available in the future.
The WrenchStar Multi will monitor its battery level. If the battery level goes below 10% the status LED will
flash Blue. If the status LED starts flashing it is recommended that the readings are immediately finished and
the WrenchStar Multi taken back to the IQVu to upload any remaining readings. The WrenchStar Multi should
BATTERY WARNINGS
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be fully charged in a cradle before using. If the level goes to 0% the WrenchStar Multi will switch OFF.
Charger voltage is 5V.
The WrenchStar Multi Button has several functions:
When the WrenchStar Multi is OFF pressing the Button for less than 1 second will turn the WrenchStar Multi
ON.
When the WrenchStar Multi is ON and the Button is pressed for approx. 2 seconds the WrenchStar Multi will
go into Pairing Mode and the status LED will change to Purple.
If the WrenchStar Multi is in pairing mode pressing the Button will take the WrenchStar Multi back to normal
RF Mode and the status LED will change to Blue.
If the WrenchStar Multi is ON and the Button is held for more than 5 seconds then the WrenchStar Multi will
switch OFF.
The WrenchStar Multi will switch OFF after 10 minutes of no activity. It can be turned back ON with a press of
the Button. No activity means no Torque messages from the IQVu and no Torque has been pulled.
During switch ON if the Blue Button is pressed 3 times in quick succession, the Wrench will go into Diagnostic
Mode:-
The following information will be shown on the display. The number of taps is the number of taps on the Blue
Button that will advance the display onto the next diagnostic function.
• Raw ADC from gauges 1 and 2.
1 Tap
• Connected ADC
1 Tap
• Zero offset
2 Tap
• Gyro Type
2 Tap
• Torque Track
2 Tap
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• Angle Track
2 Tap
• Battery % level
2 Tap
• Adaptor ID and length
2 Tap
• Testing on display
Status LED cycle Red, Green, Blue
2 Tap
• Testing Light Ring cycle Red, Green, Amber
2 Tap
• Testing
• Light Ring cycle Red, Green, Amber
2 Tap
• Testing
• Vibration turning on and off
2 Tap
Number of over Torques and largest over Torque
2 Tap
Start
The following information will be displayed when you switch ON WrenchStar Multi:
- Crane logo
- s/w version 182-vx.x 161-vx.x
- Span in Nm
- Recalibration Date DD/MM/YY
- Battery level %
- WAIT if no job loaded.
Measure Mode (Peak, MoveOn, Yield)
Number of readings to go.
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To turn OFF, hold the Blue Button pressed until status LED turns off, then release the Button. To turn ON press
the Blue Button.
During and after fastening the Light Ring will indicate the primary parameter status, which will be Torque
except for Peak Angle Control, in which case it will be Angle.
• Amber = LO
• Green = OK
• Red = HI
If the secondary parameter goes HI the Light Ring will go Red regardless of the state of the primary parameter.
If MoveOn or Yield are not detected and Torque was LO or OK then an Amber flash sequence is shown (dash
dot dot), otherwise if torque was HI then a Red flash sequence (dash dot dot) is shown.
The Light Ring will start indicating the status as soon as the Torque goes above threshold.
When a new Job is received the Light Ring will cycle twice through sequence Amber, Green, Red to indicate a
Job has been received and loaded. It will do the same when power up and the Job is already loaded.
When a Job is complete the Light Ring will continuously cycle through the sequence Amber, Green, Red whilst
data is present.
The WrenchStar Multi is compatible with the Crane 1-Touch ID Head recognition system, the Crane 1-Touch
system allows the Wrench to compensate for special head designs that do not use the standard insert head
dimensions.
The Crane 1-Touch Heads can be programmed with an ID from 1 through to 126, if there is no ID then the
WrenchStar Multi will not use the ID system and treat the head as a standard insert head, with a critical
compensation length of Zero.
The 1-Touch ID heads can be programmed with a compensation length, these lengths can be from
0 to 200 mm. When the Wrench recognises that there is an ID Head present, it will automatically compensate
the Torque by the critical length programmed into the head.
The 1-Touch ID Heads can be programmed up to 4 times, therefore if the compensation value needs to be
updated, this can be done up to 3 times. This programming is done by Crane Electronics.
Below is a diagram of how to calculate the critical length for an ID Head.
ID HEADS/ADAPTER LENGTH COMPENSATION
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Battery Charge Status will have 2 colours:
• Red = Charging
• Green = Charged
• No LED = No charging source present and running off battery power.
Battery Charge Status will be available even when the WrenchStar Multi is OFF. It will only be viewable when
connected to a charging source.
• Black = Wrench powered Off
• Red = On and not paired
• Purple = Ready to pair
• Blue = Paired and RF in range
• Amber = Paired, received Job and not in range
• Green = Paired, received Job and in range of receiver
• Flashing between Blue and Amber indicates low battery
BATTERY CHARGE STATUS
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The vibrator will be turned on when primary status becomes OK or either primary or secondary status
becomes HI.
Before using an IQVu with the WrenchStar Multi ensure the WrenchStar Multi is charged. Turn the IQVu on.
Press and release the Power Button on top of the IQVu.
The IQVu is configured with SOTI software in order to ensure a secure environment.
Select the Crane IQVu icon, the app. will load and a Crane splash screen will be displayed before entering the
login screen.
Select the relevant user icon and a virtual keypad will be displayed. Enter the password and click OK.
VIBRATION
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After logging in the user is taken to the Home Page menu.
To review more icons simply swipe across the screen and select ‘Settings’.
Use the right arrow to select ‘Settings: 4/9 Connection’.

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Select ‘GET DATA’. Fields will be filled with default information.
Select the ‘RF Address’ field. Change the RF address to a unique one for that IQVu and enter a value between 0
and 65535. Do not keep the default address that appears.
Select ‘Power’ field. The Power level can be 0 – 3 and affects the transmission range. If the Power level is set to
3 then the range will be at its maximum. If power level is set to 0 then the range will be at its shortest. 0 =
approx. 1m
1 = approx. 4m 2 = approx. 7m 3 = approx.10m
Select ‘Channel’. Set the (frequency) channel between 0 and 79. Try and make this unique for each IQVu. If
there is an interfering source then you can change the channel.
After editing select ‘SET DATA’.
Select on the keypad to return to full screen.
When WrenchStar Multi’s are paired with the IQVu, they will be given the same RF Setup as the IQVu so they
can all work together. Therefore, if these settings are changed on the IQVu, then all previous pairings will stop
working and a previously paired WrenchStar Multi would need to be re-paired with the IQVu.
**The IQVu should be re-booted after set up of a new RF address and channel. Press and hold power button.
Select ‘Power off’ then ‘Reboot.**
Login and select ‘Settings’ following previous instructions. Use the right arrow to go to ‘Settings: 8/9 Readings’.
Select Home icon. Swipe across the screen and select Transducer icon.
At this stage there is no WrenchStar Multi paired.
Switch on the WrenchStar Multi. Press the Blue Button for less than 1 second and the WrenchStar Multi will
turn ON and the status LED will change to Red.
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Press the Blue Button for approx. 2 seconds until the status LED changes to Purple. The WrenchStar Multi is
now ready to be paired. Place the WrenchStar Multi within 30cm of the IQVu as the pairing process occurs
over a short distance.
Select and hold one of the rows on the Transducer screen, for example Row *RF1. An ‘Actions’ box will be
displayed.
Select ‘Pair’ and, if the pairing is successful, within a few seconds you will see the following screen.
The WrenchStar Multi status LED will change from Purple to Blue. The WrenchStar Multi will now remember
it’s pairing even if it’s turned off.
If pairing is not successful, change the channel and repeat the pairing process. You will see a row of
information highlighted in Yellow. It will give:
• The serial number of the WrenchStar Multi it’s connected to.
• Type ‘3’ indicates it is a WrenchStar Multi.
• The span of the WrenchStar Multi which is used in Jobs to see if the WrenchStar Multi is capable of
performing a certain fastening specification. It is also used to confirm if the WrenchStar Multi is within the
range of the fastening specification.
• Port – RF WrenchStar Multi can communicate to one IQVu.
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If you select the paired transducer the text will turn to Green to show you have a connection. The battery level
of the WrenchStar Multi will be displayed. If the battery level is below 10%, then you should immediately
charge the battery in the WrenchStar Multi.
If you select ‘Dongle info’ from the ‘Actions’ box the following RF information will be displayed.
Select ‘OK’ to return to the ‘Transducers’ screen
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Once the WrenchStar Multi is paired and selected, you can enter a measurement screen either through ‘Check’
or ‘Jobs’ from the Home screen. You can set up the measurement mode. At present the WrenchStar Multi
supports Peak (plus Angle), MoveOn and Yield.
To create a new Job select the “Add Job” icon in the bottom corner of the screen. The IQVu will prompt
for a transducer selection, then to select a Measurement Mode. With the Mode selected swipe to the left or
press the right arrow and configure the settings as required.
Select to save the Job.
LOADING JOBS