Dillon AP Dynamometer User manual

Mechanical AP
Dynamometers
Installation
Instructions
AWT35-501027
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1 General information and
warnings
1.1 About this manual
This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number
and the large text at the top of a page. Subsections are
labeled as shown by the 1.1 and 1.1.1 headings. The
names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear
at the top of alternating pages of the manual to remind you
of where you are in the manual. The manual name and page
numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.
1.2 Special messages
Examples of special messages you will see in this manual
are defined below. The signal words have specific
meanings to alert you to additional information or the
relative level of hazard.
WARNING! This is a Warning symbol.
Warnings mean that failure to follow
specific practices and procedures may
have major consequences such as injury
or death.
CAUTION! This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about
procedures that, if not observed, could
result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.
NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give
additional and important information,
hints and tips that help you to use your
product.

1.3 Safe Operation
Keep all the following in mind as you use the dynamometer.
The system capacity is equal to the rating of the
dynamometers. The shackle rating should not be used to
determine lift capacity of the system.
The shackles are rated in metric tonnes. Thus the 12-tonne
shackles are rated to 26,450 lbf and are suitable for use on
the 25,000 lbf dynamometer.
Any zeroed deadload must be considered as part of the
ultimate load.
Although this instrument has a substantial overload
protection rating, the instrument should not be used above
the rated capacity. Doing so can significantly impact fatigue
life of the instrument and cause premature and abrupt
failure. If a higher capacity reading is needed, Dillon insists
that a larger instrument be used.
Safety is always a concern in overhead lifting and
tensioning applications. To limit your liability always insist
upon factory supplied shackles and pins and factory tested
and certified safe optional equipment. All DILLON products
are designed to meet the published Safe Working Load
(SWL) and Ultimate Safety Factor (USF) standards of the
United States Military. All CE marked models meet the SWL
and ULL (Ultimate Load Limit) requirements of the
European Machinery Directive.
Do not grind, stamp, drill or deform the metal on the
dynamometer body in any way. Protect the instrument from
impact in use and storage.
Any significant damage or deformation to the loading
element is cause for evaluation by Dillon.
Relieve all torsional and off axis loads.
Apply load in the center of the shackle bow with this
instrument.
Off center loading results in substandard performance.
Instrument requires time to stabilize when changing
temperatures.
WARNING: If you overload this
dynamometer you could suffer severe
injuries or death. The total load on the
dynamometer should NEVER exceed the
rated capacity.

Use only the hardware supplied with this instrument. If no
hardware was supplied, insure that the mating pin and
shackle bow is equivalent to the hardware used at
calibration. Otherwise substandard performance or failure
can result.
Dillon recommends only using qualified rigging hardware
and cannot be responsible for unapproved hardware.
This instrument is not designed for the following:
lApplications that see rapid, dramatic
temperature swings or thermal shock. Wide
variation in readings can occur.
lIntrinsically safe environments. This unit
has not been Factory Mutual or ATEX
tested.
1.4 Routine maintenance
1.5 Cleaning the Dynamometer
Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts
lDO - Wipe down the outside of standard
products with a clean cloth, moistened with
water and a small amount of mild detergent
lDO NOT - Attempt to clean the inside of the
machine
lDO NOT - Use harsh abrasives, solvents,
scouring cleaners or alkaline cleaning
solutions
1.6 Training
Do not attempt to operate or complete any procedure on a
machine unless you have received the appropriate training
or read the instructions.
IMPORTANT: This equipment must be
routinely checked for proper operation
and calibration.
Application and usage will determine the
frequency of calibration required for safe
operation.

1.7 Declaration of Conformity
ENEU
Declaration of
Conformity
Name and address of the manufacturer: Avery Weigh-Tronix1
Foundry Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 2LP ENGLAND This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole re- sponsibility of the manufacturer Object of the declaration:
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500lb - 20,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500kg - 10,000kg
Dillon
2
AP 10” 1000lb - 30,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 10” 500kg - 20,000kg
Klaxon Alarm
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
Applicable Directives Harmonised
standards or other technical specifications
Additional information: Note
1
:

ITW Ltd trading as Avery Weigh-T ronix
Reg. Office: Admiral House, St Leonards Road, Berkshire, SL4 3BL, England
Note
2
:

Dillon is part of Avery Weigh-Tronix Note
3
:

A copy of the Technical File for this equipmentis available from M.S. Williams at the address above.  Signed for and on behalf of: Avery Weigh-Tronix at 1000 Armstrong Drive, Fairmont, MN, 56031-1439, USA on 2016-04-20 K.Detert
Global Head of R&D
Model / Type:
Dillon AP
2014/30/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EN61000-6-3:2007 +A1:2011
The machinery fulfills all the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC3 Serial Number: X12500 Onwards
76501-504 Issue
1
DEEU-
Konformitätserklärung 
Name und Anschrift des Herstellers: Avery Weigh-Tronix1
Foundry Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 2LP ENGLAND Die alleinige Verantwortung für die Ausstellung dieser Kon- formitätserklärung trägt der Hersteller. Gegenstand der Erklärung:
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500lb - 20,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500kg - 10,000kg
Dillon
2
AP 10” 1000lb - 30,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 10” 500kg - 20,000kg
Klaxon-Alarm
Der oben beschriebene Gegenstand der Erklärung erfüllt die einschlägigen Harmonisierungsrechtsvorschriften der Union:
Angewandte Richtlinien Harmonisierte
Normen oder sonstigen technischen Spezifikationen
Zusatzangaben: Anmerkung 1:
ITW Ltd Handel als Avery Weigh-Tronix
Sitz: Admiral House, St Leonards Road, Berkshire, SL4 3BL, England
Anmerkung
2
:

Dillon ist ein Teil von Avery Weigh-Tronix Anmerkung 3:
Eine Kopie der technischen Unterlagen für dieses Gerät kann von M.S.Williams bei der über stehenden Adresse angefordert warden. Unterzeichnet für und im Namen von: Avery Weigh-Tronix bei 1000 Armstrong Drive, Fairmont, MN, 56031-1439, USA am 2016-04-20 K.Detert
Globaler Leiter von Forschung und Entwicklung
Modell / Typen:
Dillon AP
2014/30/EU
Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
EN61000-6-3:2007 +A1:2011
Seriennummer: Ab X12500 Diese Maschine erfüllt die entsprechenden Bestimmungen der Maschinenrichtlinie 2006/42/EG3
FR
DéclaraƟonUE
de
Conformité
Nom et adresse du fabricant : Avery Weigh-Tronix1
Foundry Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 2LP ANGLETERRE La présente déclaration de conformité est établie sous la seule responsabilité du fabricant. Objet de la declaration:
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500lb - 20,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500kg - 10,000kg
Dillon
2
AP 10” 1000lb - 30,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 10” 500kg - 20,000kg
Klaxon d’alarme
L’objet de la déclaration décrit ci-dessus est conforme à la législation d’harmonisation de l’Union applicable:
Les directives en vigueur Les normes
harmonisées ou d’autres spécifications techniques
Informations complémentaires: Nota 1:
ITW Ltd exerçant également sous le nom de AveryW eigh- Tronix
Siège social: Admiral House, St Leonards Road, Berkshire, SL4 3BL, Angleterre
Nota
2
:

Dillon fait partie d'Avery Weigh-Tronix Nota 3:
Pour obtenir un exemplaire de la Fiche technique de cet équipement, s’adresser à M.S.Williams à l’adresse ci-dessus. Signé par et au nom de: Avery Weigh-Tronix à 1000 Armstrong Drive, Fairmont, MN, 56031-1439, USA le 2016-04-20 K.Detert
Responsable Mondial de la Recherche et du Développement
Modèle / Type:
Dillon AP
2014/30/UE
Compatibilité Électromagnétique
EN61000-6-3:2007 +A1:2011
Numéro de série: A partir de X12500 La machine remplit l’ensemble des specifications du cahier des charges de la Directive relative aux machines 2006/42/CE3
NLEU-
Conformiteitsverklar-
ing
Naam en adres van de fabrikant : Avery Weigh-Tronix1
Foundry Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 2LP ENGELAND Deze conformiteitsverklaring wordt verstrekt onder volledige verantwoordelijkheid van de fabrikant. Voorwerp van de verklaring:
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500lb - 20,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500kg - 10,000kg
Dillon
2
AP 10” 1000lb - 30,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 10” 500kg - 20,000kg
Klaxon Alarm
De machine voldoet aan alle relevante bepalingen van de Richtlijn inzake machines 2006/42/EG3
Toepasselijke richtlijnen Geharmoniseerde
standaarden of andere technische specificaties
Aanvullende informatie: Noot
1
:

ITW Ltd trading als Avery Weigh-T ronix
Zetel: Admiral House, St Leonards Road, Berkshire, SL4 3BL, England
Noot
2
:

Dillon is een onderdeel van Avery Weigh-Tronix Noot
3
:

Een kopie van het technisch bestand voor deze apparatuur is verkrijgbaar van M.S. Williams op het bovenstaande adres. Ondertekend voor en namens: Avery Weigh-Tronix bij 1000 Armstrong Drive, Fairmont, MN, 56031-1439, VS op 2016-04-20 K.Detert
Wereldwijd Hoofd van Onderzoek en Ontwikkeling
Model / Type:
Dillon AP
2014/30/EU
Elektromagnetische compatibiliteit
EN61000-6-3:2007 +A1:2011
Serienummer: Vanaf X12500 Het hierboven beschreven voorwerp is in overeenstemming met de desbetreffende harmonisatiewetgeving van de Unie:
ITDichiarazione
di
Conformità UE
Nome e indirizzo del fabbricante: Avery Weigh-Tronix1
Foundry Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 2LP INGHILTERRA La presente dichiarazione di conformità è rilasciata sotto la responsabilità esclusiva del fabbricante. Oggetto della dichiarazione:
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500lb - 20,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500kg - 10,000kg
Dillon
2
AP 10” 1000lb - 30,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 10” 500kg - 20,000kg
Klaxon allarme
L’oggetto della dichiarazione di cui sopraè conforme alla pertinente normativa di armonizzazione dell’Unione:
Direttive applicabili Armonizzato
standard o altre specificazioni tecniche
Informazioni supplementari: Nota 1:
ITW Ltd trading come Avery Weigh-T ronix
Sede dell'uff icio: Admiral House, St Leonards Road, Berkshire, SL4 3BL, England
Nota
2
:

Dillon è parte di Avery Weigh-Tronix Nota 3:
Una copia della scheda techica di questo apparecchio è disponibile presso M.S.Williams, all’indirizzo sopra. Firmato a nome e per conto di: Avery Weigh-Tronix a 1000 Armstrong Drive, Fairmont, MN, 56031-1439, U.S.A. su 2016-04-20 K.Detert
Responsabile Globale della Ricerca e Sviluppo
Modello / Tipo:
Dillon AP
2014/30/UE
Compatibilità elettromagnetica
EN61000-6-3:2007 +A1:2011
N. di serie: A partire da X12500 L’apparecchio rispetta tutte le disposizioni rilevanti della Divertiva Macchine 2006/42/CE3
ES
DeclaraciónUE
de
Conformidad
Nombre y dirección del fabricante Avery Weigh-Tronix1
Foundry Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 2LP INGLATERRA La presente declaración de conformidad se expide bajo la exclusiva responsabilidad del fabricante. Objeto de la declaración:
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500lb - 20,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 5” 500kg - 10,000kg
Dillon
2
AP 10” 1000lb - 30,000lb
Dillon
2
AP 10” 500kg - 20,000kg
Alarma Klaxon
El objeto de la declaración descrita anteriormente es conforme con la legislación de armonización pertinente de la Unión:
Directivas aplicables Normas
armonizadas u otras especificaciones técnicas
Información adicional: Nota1:
ITW Ltd trading as Avery Weigh-T ronix
Oficina registrada: Admiral House, St Leonards Road, Berkshire, SL4 3BL, Angleterre
Nota
2
:

Dillon es parte de Avery Weigh-Tronix Nota3:
Puede solicitarse a M.S.Williams una copia del expediente técnico correspondiente a este equipoen la dirección que se indica. Firmado en nombre de: Avery Weigh-Tronix en 1000 Armstrong Drive, Fairmont, MN, 56031-1439, EE.UU el 2016-04-20 K.Detert
Jefe Global de Investigación y Desarrollo
Modelo / Tipo:
Dillon AP
2014/30/UE
Compatibilidad electromagnética
EN61000-6-3:2007 +A1:2011
Número de serie: A partir del X12500 La máquina cumple con todas las disposiciones pertinentes de la Directiva 2006/42/CE relative a las máquinas3

2 Introduction
2.1 General description
A dynamometer is an instrument that displays the tension
force exerted between the two attached shackles. It is
generally used to determine tension in a line/cable or for
suspended weighing.
Figure 2.1 shows one model of dynamometer.
Figure 2.1 Dynamometer with shackles
The 50,000 lb dynamometer is not CE
approved.
Shackle
Shackle
Shackle pin
Shackle pin
Bezel
Maximum pointer
Pointer

Figure 2.2 shows an optional klaxon alarm attached to an
AP dynamometer.
Figure 2.2 AP Dynamometer with optional klaxon
alarm (rear view)
CAUTION: Dillon Dynamometers are not
designed for measurement of dynamic
shock loads and should not be subjected
to sudden force. Load or weight should be
applied in a gradual manner to avoid
damaging the Dynamometer. Torque loads
applied to the dynamometer should be
relieved or avoided.
The klaxon alarm is rated at 80db(A) @
0.6 meters (2 feet).
To replace batteries: Remove
four screws and back panel
from the klaxon alarm, remove
old D-cell batteries, replace
with two new batteries.
Replace back panel.
Test Button:
Press to test horn function
Klaxon alarm is
rated at 80db(A) @
0.6 meters (2 feet).
Needle bearing
inside deflection
beam.
Zero adjustment knob

Heavy duty needle bearings inserted in each end of the
Dynamometer deflection beam (or into both sides of the
shackles ears) allow the shackle pin to rotate as force is
applied. See Figure 2.2. Bearings should be cleaned
periodically in a suitable solvent. After drying, the bearings
should be treated with a coat of light machine oil (SAE-5W
non-detergent oil or lighter).
The case is not water-tight and if the Dynamometer should
be accidentally immersed, hold it so that water is free to run
out through the openings in the bottom of the case and allow
to dry.
2.2 Third-party shackles and
attachments
Dillon supplies shackles and pins with the dynamometers
that have been confirmed to properly work with our
mechanical dynamometers. Do not use shackles or shackle
pins that have not been qualified by Dillon. Lower profile
non-machined spots can often be observed and are normal.
If any type of accessory fitting is made for use with the Dillon
Dynamometer, be sure to machine this from high grade
aircraft alloy (E4340 steel or equivalent) and heat treat it in
order to ensure maximum safety.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow oil to run into the
mechanism case. The mechanism should
never be oiled as this tends to attract dust
or dirt.
Dillon / Avery Weigh-Tronix is not
responsible for failure of attachment
fittings furnished by others.

2.3 Maintenance and handling
The Dillon Dynamometer is a precision instrument and will
provide many years of dependable service if given
reasonable care and suitable protection. Many firms make
it a regular practice to return Dynamometers to their
distributors at 6 to 8 month intervals (depending upon how
much they are used) to have accuracy recertified. We
recommend this at least once a year. Consult with your
Dillon distributor concerning any questions you may have
about recalibration intervals. Your area may require periodic
proof testing. Consult your local regulations.
Transport and store the dynamometer in the supplied
storage case when not in use.
2.4 Operation
Zero the dynamometer for best accuracy. To properly zero
the instrument when using the max pointer, adjust the black
needle below the desired zero point using the zero
adjustment wheel on the rear of the case. Move the red
maximum pointer counterclockwise until it contacts the
black needle. Use the zero adjustment wheel to
simultaneously move both pointers to the desired zero
point. This procedure will prevent the slight drag of the max
pointer from influencing the displayed reading. If the max
pointer is not required, rotate the red pointer clockwise until
it reaches the zero position and operate normally.
Dillon Mechanical Dynamometers permit zeroing of up to
20% of instrument capacity. Do not zero off a deadload and
then use the instrument to capacity.
WARNING: Failure to adjust the max
hand prior to use of the Dynamometer
WILL affect the readings if the max hand
is used.

Overload Protection and
Overhead Weighing Equipment
1000 Armstrong Drive
Fairmont, Minnesota U.S.A. 56031
Toll-Free: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Foundry Lane, Smethwick
West Midlands B66 2LP
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.dillon-force.com
Dillon is a brand of Avery Weigh-Tronix
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