norbar NORTRONIC 34399 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
NORTRONIC®
Part Number 34399 | Issue 4 | 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
Email [e-mail]
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS INC
36400 Biltmore Place, Willoughby,
Ohio, 44094
USA
Tel + 1 866 667 2279
Email [e-mail]
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS PTE LTD
194 Pandan Loop
#07-20 Pantech Business Hub
SINGAPORE 128383
Tel + 65 6841 1371
Email [e-mail]
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS (SHANGHAI) LTD
91 Building-7F, No.1122 North Qinzhou Rd,
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 2018
www.norbar.com/HowtoUseANorTronic

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Contents
Introduction 3
Part Numbers Covered by This Manual 3
Parts Included 3
USB Wireless Adapters (accessory) 3
Software Compatibility 3
Features and Functions 4
Before Use 5
Preparation 5
Battery Fitting / Replacement 5
Ratchet Head Fitting / Replacement 5
Button Functions 6
Measure Display 6
Operation 7
Start Up 7
Peak Reading with Manual Reset 7
Peak Reading with Auto Reset 8
Tool Target 8
Targets – Change 9
Zero Display Offset 9
# of Saved Readings 9
Sleep 9
Resume from Sleep (Gyroscope drift calibration) 9
USB Interface 10
Wireless Interface 11
Low Battery 11
Flat Battery 11
Torque CRS 11
Multiplier 11
Exit Measure Display (Options Menu) 12
TDS Receive Results Interface 12
Tool Target - SETTING 13
Set Target 13
Audit mode 13
Set Angle Limit 13
Set Angle Target 13
Set Final Target 14
Linked Targets 14
TDS Target Interface 15
Tool SETUP 16
Torque Limits 17
Angle Limits 18
Units 18
Date & Time 18
Sleep 19
Angle 19
Auto Zero 19
Active From 19
Vibrate 20
Wireless 20
Auto Reset 21
Hold Time 21

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Display 21
Multiplier 21
Complete 22
Warnings 22
Torque CRS 22
Data Store 23
View Results 23
Erase All 23
About 24
Specifications 25
EU Declaration of Conformity 27
Maintenance 28
NorTronic® Calibration 28
Battery Replacement 28
Repair 28
Cleaning 28
Product Disposal 28
Battery Disposal 28
Trouble Shooting 29
Glossary of Terms 29

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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 868MHz wireless frequency; this is designed for
use in Europe.
NorTronic® models 43504, 43505, 43506 & 43507 use a 915MHz 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 16mm 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 2400 (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 (Hand Torque) 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.

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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 16mm 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

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11
2
3
4
5
7
9
10
8
1
13
12
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Throughout SETUP 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
SETUP
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

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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 19) and then enters into peak mode for Torque & 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 13) 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 & 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 & 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

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Hold Time
Active
From
Zero Torque
Torque display
Torque input
Auto Reset
Trigger
Peak Reading with Auto Reset
When Torque is applied, the NorTronic® will track the torque input until it has exceeded the Active From
setting (See page 19) and then enters into peak mode for both Torque & Angle.
The angle display is shown as “0°” until the torque is above the Active From setting for the tool. If the Set
Target (Snug Torque) is set, the angle display is shown as “0°” until the torque reaches the Set Target
(Snug Torque) value (see page 13) and then displays the angle value in peak mode.
When a peak torque or angle has been applied after which the torque has dropped below the Active From
setting, both the torque & angle readings continuously flash for the duration of the Hold Time (see page 21).
The displays are then reset to the current torque input.
If the Save button (which now becomes latching) has been pressed prior to the Peak being
detected, the Torque & Angle readings are saved to the Data Store on the NorTronic®.
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
Tool Target
Having already set a Tool Target (see page 13 for more details), the NorTronic® beeps as the applied torque
approaches the Torque Target (starting slow and getting faster) until a continuous tone is heard when the
Target has been reached. This stops after the Torque has been released.
The Torque & Angle digits will be shown as:
White = below Active From setting or no Target set
Yellow = above Active From setting, but below Target Lower Limit
Green = above Target Lower Limit and below Target Upper Limit
Red = above Target Upper Limit
The tool Vibrates when the Torque Target or Angle Target has been reached (if enabled in SETUP –
Vibrate, see page 20 for more information).
TIP: If an angle only target has been set, the beeper sounds as the user approaches the angle
target, quickening in frequency until a continuous tone when the angle target has been
reached.