norbar NorTronic Series User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
NORTRONIC®
Part Number 34399 | Issue 5 | Original Instructions (English)
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS LTD
Wildmere Road, Banbury,
Oxfordshire, OX16 1JU
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel + 44 (0)1295
270333
Email
[e-mail]
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS PTY LTD
45
–47 Raglan Avenue, Edwardstown,
SA 5039
AUSTRALIA
Tel + 61 (0)8 8292 9777
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NORBAR TORQU
E TOOLS INC
36400 Biltmore Place, Willoughby,
Ohio, 44094
USA
Tel + 1 866 667 2279
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NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS PTE LTD
194 Pandan Loop
#07
-20 Pantech Business Hub
SINGAPORE 128383
Tel + 65 6841 1371
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[e-mail]
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS (SHA
NGHAI) LTD
91
Building – 7F, no. 1122, North Qinzhou
Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
CHINA 201103
Tel + 86 21 6145 0368
Email [e-mail]
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS INDIA PVT. LTD
Plot No A
-168, Khairne Industrial Area,
Thane Belapur Road, Mahape,
Navi Mumbai
– 400 709
INDIA
Tel + 91 22 2778 8480
Email [e-mail]
www.norbar.com
© Norbar Torque Tools Ltd
2019
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CONTENTS
NorTronic®
Introduction 4
Part Numbers Covered by This Manual 4
Parts Included 4
USB Wireless Adapters (accessory) 4
Software Compatibility 4
Features and Functions 5
Before Use 6
Preparation 6
Battery Fitting / Replacement 6
Ratchet Head Fitting / Replacement 6
Button Functions 7
Measure Display 7
Operation 8
Start Up 8
Peak Reading with Manual Reset Operation 8
Peak Reading with Auto Reset 9
Tool Target 9
Target(s) – Change 10
Zero Display Offset 10
# of Saved Readings 10
Sleep 10
Resume from Sleep (Gyroscope Drift Calibration) 10
USB Interface 11
Wireless Interface 12
Low Battery 12
Flat Battery 12
Torque CRS 12
Multiplier 12
Exit Measure Display (Options Menu) 13
TDS Receive Results Interface 13
Tool Target - Setting 14
Set Target 14
Audit Mode 14
Set Angle Limit 14
Set Angle Target 14
Set Final Target 15
Linked Targets 15
TDS Target Interface 16
Tool - Setup 17
Torque Limits 18
Angle Limits 19
Units 19
Date & Time 19
Sleep 20
Angle 20
Auto Zero 20
Active From 20
Vibrate 21
Wireless 21
Auto Reset (Hold Time ?) 22
Hold Time ? 22

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Display 22
Multiplier 22
Complete 23
Warnings 23
Torque CRS 23
Data Store 24
View Results 24
Erase All 24
About 25
Specifications 26
EU Declaration of Conformity 28
Maintenance 29
NorTronic®Calibration 29
Battery Replacement 29
Repair 29
Cleaning 29
Product Disposal 29
Battery Disposal 29
Trouble Shooting 30
Glossary of Terms 30
NorTronic®Bluetooth®
Introduction 33
Part Numbers Covered by This Manual 33
Parts Included 33
USB Bluetooth®Adapters (Accessory) 33
Software Compatibility 33
Features and Functions 34
Before Use 35
Preparation 35
Battery Fitting / Replacement 35
Ratchet Head Fitting / Replacement 35
Button Functions 36
Measure Display 36
Operation 37
Start Up 37
Peak Reading with Manual Reset Operation 37
Peak Reading with Auto Reset 38
Tool Target 38
Target(s) – Change 39
Zero Display Offset 39
# of Saved Readings 39
Sleep 39
Resume from Sleep (Gyroscope drift calibration) 39
USB Interface 40
Bluetooth®Interface 41
ASCII Mode Communication Protocol 41
Low Battery 42

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Flat Battery 42
Torque CRS 42
Multiplier 42
Exit Measure Display (Options Menu) 43
TDS Receive Results Interface 43
Tool Target - Setting 44
Set Target 44
Audit Mode 44
Set Angle Limit 44
Set Angle Target 44
Set Final Torque Target 45
Linked Targets 45
TDS Target Interface 46
Tool – Set up 47
Torque Limits 48
Angle Limits 49
Units 49
Date & Time 49
Sleep 50
Angle 50
Auto Zero 50
Active From 50
Vibrate 51
Bluetooth®51
Auto Reset (Hold Time ?) 51
Hold Time ? 52
Display 52
Multiplier 52
Complete 53
Warnings 53
Torque CRS 53
Data Store 54
View Results 54
Erase All 54
About 55
Specifications 56
EU Declaration of Conformity 58
Maintenance 59
NorTronic®Calibration 59
Battery Replacement 59
Repair 59
Cleaning 59
Product Disposal 59
Battery Disposal 59
Trouble Shooting 60
Glossary of Terms 60

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INTRODUCTION
The NorTronic®is an electronic torque and angle wrench capable of measuring, displaying, storing and
transmitting test results and receiving configuration settings from TDS (Torque Data System PC software) via
the USB or wireless interface.
The tool comes in 3 torque capacities: - 50 N·m, 200 N·m & 330 N·m.
The NorTronic®features 2 identical colour displays positioned at 90 degrees to each other. This enables the
user to see a display when the tool is being operated in the vertical or horizontal plane.
The NorTronic®gives visual, audible and physical indication via vibration that the Tool Target has been reached.
Part Numbers Covered by This Manual
Part Number
Torque
Capacity
Ratchet
Square Drive
Wireless Communication
Frequency
43500
50 N·m
⅜”
868 MHz
43501
50 N·m
½”
868 MHz
43502
200 N·m
½”
868 MHz
43503
330 N·m
½”
868 MHz
43504
50 N·m
⅜”
915 MHz
43505 50 N·m ½” 915 MHz
43506 200 N·m ½” 915 MHz
43507 330 N·m ½” 915 MHz
NorTronic®models 43500, 43501, 43502 & 43503 use an 868 MHz wireless frequency; this is designed for
use in Europe.
NorTronic®models 43504, 43505, 43506 & 43507 use a 915 MHz wireless frequency; this is designed for
use in USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
For use outside the above areas, disable wireless feature until regulatory approval is obtained.
Parts Included
Parts Included
Part Number
Quantity
NorTronic
®
electronic torque wrench.
4350X
1
USB flash drive (Manuals / Software).
61131
1
Quick reference guide.
34398
1
USB lead to PC (Mini USB to Type A).
39678
1
AA Rechargeable Battery 39663 3
Calibration Certificate.
-
1
NorTronic®carry case. 44506 - 44508 1
USB Wireless Adapters (Accessory)
USB Wireless Adapters
Part Number
USB Wireless Adapter (868 MHz) 43508
USB Wireless Adapter (915 MHz) 43509
Software Compatibility
NorTronic
®
TDS
Reason for upgrade
Version 2.XX
2.0.XX
-
NOTE: ‘X’ is shown in place of the latest software release version #.

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
•TDS (Torque Data System) software included for complete data management and archiving to a PC.
Includes seamless data synchronisation. See TDS Manual part number 34397 for more information.
•All NorTronic® tools are Torque Handles with a 16 mm spigot to interface to additional end fittings and
offsets. A push through ratchet head end fitting is supplied as standard.
•Ability to enter offset compensation for non-standard end fitting.
•NorTronic®can be locked from adjustment “P type” for production environments (via TDS).
•2 colour 0.95” OLED displays for visual indication of measurement against target status.
•Audible indication of target status.
•Vibration feedback when target reached.
•4 digit resolution for all NorTronic®electronic torque wrenches.
•Maximum of 2,400 (date & time stamped) reading memory store.
•5 user buttons.
•Operational from three AA internal rechargeable / non-rechargeable batteries.
•Up to 15 linked (or non-linked) targets can be on the tool at any one time.
•USB port for interface to TDS.
•Built in wireless transceiver for wireless interface to TDS.
•12 Torque units.
•Time & date stamped test results.
•Displays torque only or torque & angle.
•IP44 protection against dust and water ingress.
•Ability to ratchet when measuring angle.
•Directly display and save the output torque of a HT (HandTorque®) gearbox when used in conjunction
with a NorTronic®.
•Produce, save, view and print real time torque & angle graphs in conjunction with TDS.
•View and print reports for results in conjunction with TDS.
•4 target modes - Torque Target only, Snug Torque followed by Angle Target, Snug Torque followed by
Angle Target + final Torque Target or Audit Torque Target.
•Improved battery life when sleeping (batteries do not need to be removed for storage).
•ASCII mode for interfacing to third party control systems.

6
BEFORE USE
Preparation
IMPORTANT: IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER,
THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED.
WARNING: ALLOW THE NORTRONIC®TO EQUALISE TO THE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY BEFORE SWITCHING ON. WIPE OFF ANY
MOISTURE BEFORE USE.
Battery Fitting / Replacement
NOTE: Insert positive battery terminal into handle cavity first. Rotate the end cap clockwise to
tighten and counter-clockwise to release.
Ratchet Head Fitting / Replacement
NOTE: All NorTronic®tools are Torque Handles with a 16 mm spigot. Should you wish to change
to a different spanner end fitting, depress the plunger on the ratchet head and pull to
release.
Depress
End cap
Battery +ve

7
11
2
3
4
5
7
9
10
8
1
13
12
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Throughout set up and operation, the buttons perform the following functions:
MEASURE DISPLAY
NOTE: Both of the displays on the NorTronic®show the same information at all times.
#
Function
1 Number of readings that have been saved for the current target
2 Shows the next peak reading that will be saved to the NorTronic®(if Auto Reset enabled)
3 Wireless connected to P.C. (TDS)
4 USB connected to P.C. (TDS)
5
Low battery / flat battery
6
Target less than 10% of tool capacity (ISO6789:2017)
7
Current torque units
8
Torque reading
9
Angle reading
10
Current Snug Torque & Angle Target
11
Torque CRS has been changed from default value
12
Multiplier in use
13
Audit Target
Button
Function
Operation
SET UP
Change target
Scroll through options or change a
selected value.
When changing a value, hold the button
down for a faster rate of change.
Zero Torque & Angle display if below
the Active From threshold.
Cancel the peak reading if above the
Active From threshold and send via
USB / Wireless.
Confirm a setting.
Exit the measure display. Exit current menu / screen.
Save test results to NorTronic®. None
M
T = 100 + 30°
29
°
332.1
19

I<10%
N·m

8
Torque display
Torque input
Reset pressed
Active
From
Zero Torque
OPERATION
Start Up
The NorTronic®does not have a power on/off switch. The NorTronic®is always powered up or in a deep
sleep mode.
Upon fitting the batteries and end cap, press any button to wake the NorTronic®up from sleep. The Norbar
logo is displayed for 2 seconds followed by the measure display:
Peak Reading with Manual Reset Operation
When torque is applied, the NorTronic®will track the torque input until it has exceeded the Active From
setting (See page 20) and then enters into peak mode for torque and angle.
The Angle display is shown as “0°” until the Torque is above the Active From setting for the tool. If the Snug
Torque value is set (See page 14) and is above the Active From setting, the Angle display is shown as “0°”
until the Torque reaches the Snug Torque value and then displays the Angle value in peak mode.
After a peak torque or angle has been applied and then the torque has dropped below the Active From
setting, both the torque and angle readings continuously flash.
Press the ZERO button to Reset the Torque display to the current Torque input and Angle Display
to “0°”.
Press the SAVE button to Reset & Save the peak torque and angle readings to the Data Store on
the NorTronic®tool.
If a Target is in use and a reading has been saved, press the UP button (and hold in for 2 seconds)
to delete the last reading that has been saved via the Delete Last Result? confirmation screen.
Delete
Last Result ?
Y / N