RAD Torque Systems Smart Socket User manual
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1. Table of contents
1. Generalinstrucons 3
2. Baeryusageandcharging 3
2.1 General safety and guidelines 3
2.2 Battery charging 3
2.3 Battery removal and replacement 3
3. Assembly 4
4. User interface 5
4.1 Main screen 5
5. Generaloperaon 6
5.1 Prepare for bolting 6
5.2 Sleep/Wake 6
5.3 Measurement method 6
5.4 Operation with target mode disabled 6
5.5 Operation with target mode enabled 6
6. ConnecngSmartSocket™toPC 7
7. DatalogPCoperaons 7
8. Pre-Deploymentconguraon 8
8.1 Operating Modes 9
9. Safety 9
10.Warrenty 10
10.1 New tool warranty 10
10.2 Repaired tool warranty 10
10.3 New tool warranty 10
10.4 Repaired tool warranty 11
10.5 Exclusions from warranty 11
11. Contact 12
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1.Generalinstrucons
Ensure that the square drive size of the tool matches the Smart Socket™ model and check the t is snug.
• Familiarize yourself with the Smart Socket™ models and components.
• Inspect the Smart Socket™ for any apparent damage to the display, keypad and/or body. Do not
charge or use the Smart Socket™ if any component is damaged.
• Press the centre keypad button to wake up the Smart Socket™.
• Check the displayed battery charge is sucient for operations.
• Install the Smart Socket™ onto the desired tool by the square drive end:
• Insert the retaining O-ring on the neck of the Smart Socket™ just below the retaining O-ring groove, such
that it does not impede the insertion of the tools square drive, nor the retaining pin.
• Insert the retaining pin through one side of the socket square drive, through the mated tools square drive,
and out the other side of the socket.
• Insert the retaining O-ring into the groove such that it holds the retaining pin in place.
• Pull on the Smart Socket™ away from the mated tool and ensure it is securely retained on the tool.
The Smart Socket™ has been calibrated by a qualied calibration technician; calibration must be done
by a qualied calibration technician.
2.Baeryusageandcharging
This section provides instructions for safe usage and charging of the Smart Socket™ internal Lithium Polymer
(LiPo) battery.
2.1 General safety and guidelines
The Smart Socket™ is assembled, calibrated and shipped with a rechargeable Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery.
1. Batteries are not fully charged as you receive them; they may contain approximately 50% of a full charge.
2. Use the RAD Torque Systems B.V. supplied USB charger only. Do not use any other Lithium Polymer
or NiCd or NiMh charger. Failure to comply may cause a re, which may result in personal injury and/
or property damage.
3. Never charge the tool unattended. When charging LiPo batteries you should always remain in
constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur.
4. Charge in an isolated area, away from ammable materials.
5. Let the Smart Socket™ and battery cool down or warm up to recommended ambient temperature
before charging.
6. If there is any sign of damage to the charger or charging cable, do not attempt to charge the tool/
battery. Unplug the charger immediately.
7. If there is any sign of damage to the tool housing or to the battery pack, or the battery pack is leaking,
do not attempt to charge or make direct contact. If battery uid comes into direct contact with skin or
eyes, ush immediately with fresh, clean water and contact a physician.
2.2 Battery charging
Depending on the above mentioned factors and in addition to run-down time, a fully charged battery should have
an operation usage of several thousand bolts.
2.3 Battery removal and replacement
If the tool and battery guidelines are followed, the battery life should exceed the normal recalibrat on interval of
the tool. As a preventative measure the battery should be replaced by RAD Torque Systems B.V. or authorized
service centre at the desired re-calibration interval and only be replaced with an approved battery.
!WARNING: Do not operate the tool or charge the batteries before reading the safety instructions
and warnings detailed in this manual. If breakdown, malfunction or damage occurs, do not attempt to
repair; contact RAD Torque Systems B.V. or your local distributor immediately.
!NOTE: The pin should be ush on either side of the socket retaining O-ring groove and fully engage
though the tools mated square drive.
Charging and communication port
Reset button
Keypad for wake-up
and setting selection
RAD Smart Socket™
Display screen
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3.Assembly
The Smart Socket™ is a battery powered, strain gauged socket for precision torque monitoring of fastening operations.
The Smart Socket™ must be properly selected to t both the mating tools square drive and the application fastener,
without exceeding the maximum torque rating of the model.
!NOTE: The Smart Socket™ holds 360 log records. When display reads “logs full”, download the logs
to the data logger software.
Navigate right
Centre button
Navigate left
Status/Setup
UNLOAD Press select button
READY Ready for torque cycle
PASS Successful torque cycle
FAIL Unsuccessful torque cycle
BT ON/OFF Switches Bluetooth on/o
Battery indicator
Torque unit
Setting
PEAK Displays highest value
TRACK Follows torque build up
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4. User interface
The Smart Socket™ oers a user friendly LCD interface with push button navigation.
4.1 Main screen
!NOTE: Be sure to hold the push button press down for a duration of 1 second. This will ensure that
the button was properly registered.
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5.Generaloperaon
5.1 Prepare for bolting
To use the Smart Socket™ for bolting operations check:
1. If the device is in sleep mode, wake the device by pressing the centre button on the keypad.
2. The battery charge is sucient for operations, if not, charge the device.
3. The measurement method is set.
4. The Smart Socket™ is installed on the torque wrench.
5.2 Sleep/Wake
To conserve battery power the Smart Socket™ will go to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity on the keypad.
This time can be changed in the settings.
5.3 Measurement method
Select the torque measurement method using the Smart Socket™ keypad:
• Peak mode - reads peak only and will hold it for 1 minute or until you start torqueing another bolt.
• Track mode - constantly tracks and displays the read out of the current torque. Pressing the center button
will hold and display the current torque for 1 minute but it will not read peak torques. Press and hold the
center button to return to the main screen.
5.4 Operation with target mode disabled
• During pre-deployment setup, if Target Pass/Fail Enable is not selected, the Smart Socket™ will be in
Audit mode and will measure, record and display the torque according to the measurement mode
selected. No Pass/Fail indication will be displayed.
• Check the device status and conguration on the screen, either Peak or Track mode.
• Proceed with bolting operations as per the users’ normal process and safety procedures, while also
following the safety instructions and warnings in this manual for the use of the Smart Socket™.
• Each measured peak torque will be displayed on the screen.
5.5 Operation with target mode enabled
If Target Pass/Fail Enable mode is selected during pre-deployment setup and measurement mode is set to
Peak, a Pass or Fail will be displayed on the Smart Socket™ after a peak torque. The Pass/Fail is based
on the target tolerance parameter dened during the pre- deployment setup.
• Proceed with bolting operations as per the user’s normal process and safety procedures, while also
following the safety instructions and warnings in this manual for the use of the Smart Socket™.
• If a torque cycle is completed the display result is Pass. If a torque cycle result is failed the display result is Fail.
• If the Redo Screen setup parameter is enabled, then on Fail user will have to press the centre button, then
they will be prompted the option to Redo. Pressing the corresponding keypad Y for yes will cause the bolt
ID to be maintained for the next torque cycle, but as an appended record. The Retry# is the number of
times the bolt has been retried and the Target# is the target torque. Pressing the corresponding keypad
button below, N for no will cause the bolt ID to be incremented on the next torque cycle.
To wake the Smart Socket™ from sleep:
a. Press the keypad center button.
b. If screen is still blank, connect the Smart Socket™ to a computer and press the centre button.
c. If screen is still blank, press the reset button on the back of the Smart Socket™
while it is still plugged in.
d. If the screen is still blank, charge the battery for 15 minutes before trying again. If the problem
persists contact your RAD representative for assistance.
NOTE: While the device is in sleep mode the screen will be blank.
!NOTE: While the device is in sleep mode the screen will be blank.
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6.ConnecngSmartSocket™toTablet
The Smart Socket™ is supplied with, and can be connected to an android operated Tablet Computer through
Bluetooth for Smart Socket™ conguration and data log downloads.
a. Turn on Bluetooth on the Smart Socket™. To do this, press one of the arrow keys until the screen
reads BT O. This is the current state of the Bluetooth. Press the centre button. When Bluetooth is
turned on, the screen will read BT On.
b. Connect/ pair the Smart Socket™ by using the Bluetooth settings in the tablet.
Pairing code: 111 or 1234
c. Open RAD Connect PRODOCS
d. Under tab ‘CONNECT’, select the desired Smart Socket™ or scan for devices and select subsequently.
You may be prompted to enter the pairing code again.
7. DatalogPCoperaons
The PC Iinterface is used to interact with the remote audit system. Once connected to the remote audit system the
operator is able to download data logs, view tool details, congure the specications of the tool and calibrate the
remote audit system, see gure 5.
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8. Pre-Deploymentconguraon
Prior to each deployment, the user should verify the Smart Socket™ is congured as desired. Access to a PC or
Laptop running the RT Data Logger software is required.
Conguration includes date/time clock, measurement units, operating modes, and if enabled, targets and
Pass/Fail indication tolerance.
!NOTE: RT Data Logger software is available for download from www.radtorque.nl.
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8.1 Operating Modes
Under the Tool drop down menu located in the RT Data Logger software select Setup, then select the desired
operation modes.
Operating modes:
1. Target Pass/Fail enable:
• When the Target Pass/Fail Enable is disabled, the Smart Socket™ will be in Audit mode and will measure,
record and display the torque according to the measurement mode selected.
• When the Target Pass/Fail Enable is enabled, Pass/Fail indication via the screen will be updated based on
the desired tolerance within target.
2. Large font:
• When large font is enabled, the Smart Socket™ screen will display the torque readings in a larger font
3. Redo screen:
• For purpose of bolt number and data log synchronization, if this mode is enabled and a target Fail occurs,
user will have to press the centre button and then they will be prompted with Redo? Yes or No.
• Pressing the corresponding keypad button below Y for yes will cause the bolt ID to be maintained for the
next torque cycle, but as an appended record. Where the Retry # is the number of times the bolt has been
retried and the Target # is the current setpoint.
• Pressing the corresponding keypad button below, N for no will cause the bolt ID to be incremented on the
next torque cycle.
4. Cal mode:
• When cal mode is enabled, the screen of the Smart Socket™ will display raw data values that come from
the strain gauges. These numbers are not in any torque units.
5. Real time graphs:
• The Smart Socket™ must be connected to the data logger during the torque cycle for real time graph mode
to work.
• When real time graphs is enabled, the user can view a live graph of the torque cycle on the RT Data Logger
software. To view the live graph, go to the Tool tab and press Graph Torque.
When a pull is done with the Smart Socket™, a live graph will be created on the torque vs time screen.
9.Safety
RAD tools are developed for tightening and loosening threaded fasteners using very large forces. For
your safety and that of others, warning labels and attention labels are prominently attached to the torque
wrench and its accessories.
RAD tools have been designed with safety in mind however, as with all tools you must observe all general
workshop safety practices, and specically the following:
• Before using your new tool, get familiar with all its accessories and how they work.
• Always wear safety goggles when the tool is in operation.
• Make sure the reaction arm is in contact with a solid contact point before you operate the tool.
• Keep your body parts clear of the reaction arm and the contact point.
• Make sure the reaction arm snap ring is securely in place to hold the reaction arm or blank in place.
RAD tools are safe and reliable. Not following precautions and instructions outlined here can result in
injury to you and your fellow workers. RAD Torque Systems B.V. incorporated is not responsible for any
such injury.
!NOTE: Make sure you observe the directions on the warning labels at all times.
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10.Warrenty
10.1 New tool warranty
Any new tool branded with the RAD name and purchased from RAD Torque Systems B.V., or through one of
its authorized distributors or agents, is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of twelve (12) month from the date of delivery to the end user. This guarantee is valid
until fteen (15) months after the original calibration date. The electronic control module is covered for a period of
six (6) months from the date of calibration. Under the terms of this warranty, RAD Torque Systems B.V., at its option
and F.O.B. either its factory or an authorized service center, will replace or repair for the original purchaser, free
of charge, any part or parts, found upon examination by RAD Torque Systems B.V., to be defective in material or
workmanship or both. If any product or part is replaced or repaired under the terms of this warranty, that product
or part will carry the remainder of the warranty from the date of original calibration.
Furthermore, the warranty conditions determine that no warranty applies if:
1. The defect, wholly or partly, is due to unusual, inappropriate, improper or careless use of the product;
2. The defect, wholly or partly, is due to unusual, is due to normal wear and tear or lack of proper
maintenance;
3. The defect, wholly or partly, is due to unusual, is due to installation, assembly, modication and / or repair
by the customer or by third parties;
4. The product altered, modied, used or processed is;
5. The product is transferred to a third party;
6. RAD Torque Systems B.V. has abtained the product, wholly or partly, from a third party, and RAD
Torque Systems B.V. can not claim compensation under warranty;
7. RAD Torque Systems B.V. in manufacturing of the product raw materials, and suchlike has used on
the instructions of the customer;
8. The product has a small deviation in it’s quality, nishing, size, composition and suchlike, which is not
unusual in the industry or if the defect was technically unavoidable;
9. The customer has not fullled all obligations under the agreement promptly and correctly towards RAD
Torque Systems B.V..
10.2 Repaired tool warranty
After the warranty has expired a three (3) month warranty applies to the original purchaser against defective in
material or workmanship or both from the date of repair.
To qualify for the above mentioned warranties, written notice to RAD Torque Systems B.V. must be given immediately
upon discovery of such defect, at which time RAD Torque Systems. will issue an authorization
10.3 New tool warranty
Any new tool branded with the RAD name and purchased from RAD Torque Systems B.V., or through one of
its authorized distributors or agents, is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of twelve (12) month from the date of delivery to the end user. This guarantee is valid
until fteen (15) months after the original calibration date. The electronic control module is covered for a period of
six (6) months from the date of calibration. Under the terms of this warranty, RAD Torque Systems B.V., at its option
and F.O.B. either its factory or an authorized service center, will replace or repair for the original purchaser, free
of charge, any part or parts, found upon examination by RAD Torque Systems B.V., to be defective in material or
workmanship or both. If any product or part is replaced or repaired under the terms of this warranty, that product
or part will carry the remainder of the warranty from the date of original calibration.
Furthermore, the warranty conditions determine that no warranty applies if:
1. The defect, wholly or partly, is due to unusual, inappropriate, improper or careless use of the product;
2. The defect, wholly or partly, is due to unusual, is due to normal wear and tear or lack of proper
maintenance;
3. The defect, wholly or partly, is due to unusual, is due to installation, assembly, modication and / or
repair by the customer or by third parties;
4. The product altered, modied, used or processed is;
5. The product is transferred to a third party;
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6. RAD Torque Systems B.V. has abtained the product, wholly or partly, from a third party, and RAD
Torque Systems B.V. can not claim compensation under warranty;
7. RAD Torque Systems B.V. in manufacturing of the product raw materials, and suchlike has used on
the instructions of the customer;
8. The product has a small deviation in it’s quality, nishing, size, composition and suchlike, which is not
unusual in the industry or if the defect was technically unavoidable;
9. The customer has not fullled all obligations under the agreement promptly and correctly towards RAD
Torque Systems B.V..
10.4 Repaired tool warranty
After the warranty has expired a three (3) month warranty applies to the original purchaser against defective in
material or workmanship or both from the date of repair.
To qualify for the above mentioned warranties, written notice to RAD Torque Systems B.V. must be given immediately
upon discovery of such defect, at which time RAD Torque Systems. will issue an authorization to return the tool.
Freight costs must be paid in advance. When returning a tool, the reaction arm/s being used with the tool must
also be returned.
10.5 Exclusions from warranty
At RAD Torque Systems B.V.’s sole judgment tools or accessories that have been altered, damaged, misused,
abused, badly worn due to excessive utilization, lost, or improperly maintained will not be covered under the terms
of this warranty.
Tools returned without the reaction arm/s will not be covered under the terms of this warranty. Consumable parts
and accessories (such as extensions, reaction blanks/arms) are not covered under this warranty.
Tools that have been relabeled without prior written consent of RAD Torque Systems B.V. will not be covered under
this warranty.
Equipment and accessories not manufactured by RAD Torque Systems B.V.. (measuring equipment, etc.) are
warranted only to the extent of the original manufacturer’s warranty.
*There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and tness for
a particular purpose are limited to one year from date of calibration and to the extent permitted by law. Liability
for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law.
For the latest warranty terms, please see our sales conditions on our website www.radtorque.eu.
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