Crane TorqueStar Lite User manual

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Operator’s Manual
TorqueStar Lite Data Collector
Manual 1292-01 Issue 3
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 © November 2022 by Crane Electronics Ltd.

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Table of Contents
ADDRESS ..............................................................................................................................................3
UKCA MARKING ...................................................................................................................................3
CE MARKING ........................................................................................................................................3
COMPLIANCE .......................................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT DISPOSAL.............................................................................................................................4
WARNINGS...........................................................................................................................................4
ABOUT THIS MANUAL..........................................................................................................................5
PACKING LIST .......................................................................................................................................5
SPARS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................................5
FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS ..............................................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................7
HARDWARE..........................................................................................................................................8
TECHNICAL FEATURES..........................................................................................................................9
ICONS –TorqueStar Lite ......................................................................................................................9
START UP............................................................................................................................................10
FIXED ICONS.......................................................................................................................................11
INPUTS ...............................................................................................................................................12
CHARGING YOUR TORQUESTAR ........................................................................................................12
CONNECTING A TRANSDUCER...........................................................................................................12
CONNECTING AN INDUSTRY STANDARD TRANSDUCER....................................................................13
THE MEASURING SCREEN ................................................................................................................14
DELETION .........................................................................................................................................15
TORQUE AND ANGLE SETTINGS.........................................................................................................15
PRINTER SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................16
SETTINGS..........................................................................................................................................17
READINGS LIST ...................................................................................................................................17
STATISTICS..........................................................................................................................................18
POWER SAVING..................................................................................................................................18
CONTACT US ......................................................................................................................................19

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ADDRESS
Manufacturer: Crane Electronics Ltd
Address: 3 Watling Drive
Sketchley Meadows
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 3EY
Tel: [phone]
Technical Support: [e-mail]
Sales: [e-mail]
UKCA MARKING
Crane Electronics Limited declares that the TorqueStar range has been assessed and complies with the UK
regulatory requirements.
CE MARKING
Crane Electronics Limited declares that the TorqueStar range has been assessed and complies with the
requirements of the relevant CE Directives.
COMPLIANCE
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:

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• 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.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
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:
WARNINGS
Changes or modifications to the TorqueStar range not expressly approved by Crane Electronics Ltd could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual covers the TorqueStar Lite version, working with our range of torque transducers and digital
torque wrenches.
Actual screen shots represented in this manual may differ slightly from those on the actual TorqueStar unit,
depending on the version.
For information on the operation of one of our digital torque wrenches or torque transducers, please refer to
their own manuals.
Software version TorqueStar Lite
PACKING LIST
The following Items are supplied with the TorqueStar Lite dependent on model specification purchased.
1 x TorqueStar Lite
1 x Calibration Certificate
1 x Quick Start Guide (with QR code link to operator’s manual)
1 x 5V PSU Power Adapter
1 x USB to Micro USB connection cable
1 x Carry Lanyard
Please ensure all items are present and notify Crane Electronics Ltd immediately of any shortages.
SPARS AND ACCESSORIES

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Additional Batteries 080159
5V PSU Power Adapter TSXXA –0000 - CRPXXX
External battery charger TSXXA –0000 - CRCXXX
USB to Micro USB connection cable 090301
Carry Lanyard 110385
FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS
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 –No movement when checking desired Torque
Measurement Units:
Torque - Nm, lbft, lbin, MNm, Ncm, kgcm, kgm, kNm, klbft, Nmm, ozin
Physical Measurements:
Auto Bi-directional torque; angle*; pulse count; RPM in track mode*; cycle time duration (*when using rotary
transducer).
Compatible Input Devices:
IS, UTA, and Multi, including cabled WrenchStar Multi, cable products compatible, analog or digital.
Plug & Play Transducer data:
Auto ID of all Crane UTA/Multi products (Cabled products only). The following information is read from the
chip in the transducer - torque range, angle encoder data, serial number, calibration due date.
Data Storage:
999 readings in storage mode.
Basic Statistics:
Count, range, mean, min, max, standard deviation.
Auto Print / Data Output:
Easy selectable output to AutoPrint of all results. Interface to simple PC package that outputs the print data to
an Excel spreadsheet.

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Cycle Status Indication:
Audible buzzer and LED HI/OK/LO torque status. User definable.
Operating Languages:
English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Hungarian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Turkish.
HARDWARE
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 –No movement when checking desired Torque
Measurement Units:
Torque - Nm, lbft, lbin, MNm, Ncm, kgcm, kgm, kNm, klbft, Nmm, ozin
Physical Measurements:
Auto Bi-directional torque; angle*; pulse count; RPM in track mode*; cycle time duration (*when using rotary
transducer).
Compatible Input Devices:
IS, UTA, and Multi, including cabled WrenchStar Multi, cable products compatible, analog or digital.
Plug & Play Transducer data:
Auto ID of all Crane UTA/Multi products (Cabled products only). The following information is read from the
chip in the transducer - torque range, angle encoder data, serial number, calibration due date.
Data Storage:
999 readings in storage mode.
Basic Statistics:
Count, range, mean, min, max, standard deviation.
Auto Print / 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:
Audible buzzer and LED HI/OK/LO torque status. User definable.
Operating Languages:
English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Hungarian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Turkish.

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TECHNICAL FEATURES
Zero Stability:
<± 0.01% FSD/ °C.
Static Accuracy:
± 0.25% FSD of connected transducer.
Operating Environment:
Temperature: -20 to +50 °C.
Humidity 10-75% non-condensing.
Ingress protection rating: IP45.
Torque Measurement
Display to 5 significant figures. Sample every 20 micro seconds.
Angle Measurement:
Quadrature phase input. Display angle to 0.1 degrees, Sample every 1000 micro seconds.
Warranty:
12 months parts and labour against faulty workmanship or materials.
ICONS –TorqueStar Lite
Fixed soft-key Icons:
On-screen Icons - Measurement Modes:
Peak
Click
Track
Pulse
Measurement
Modes
Delete
Readings
Statistics
Settings

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START UP
Turning on your TorqueStar:
Turn on the TorqueStar by pressing the on/off button situated below the arrowed keypad.
The first screen you will see is as below.
The screen will then change to:
It confirms the serial number of the TorqueStar Lite you have and its calibration due date. TM is the latest
software version of the torque module and KB represents the latest version of the keyboard.
If no transducer is plugged in then this screen will appear.
Please connect a transducer. See ‘Connecting a
transducer’ set-up.
If a transducer is already plugged in then the last measurement mode used is automatically displayed.