Shimpo TRC Series User manual

TRC Series
DIGITAL TORQUE CHECKER Series
Operation Manual
Read the manual thoroughly prior to operation.
Use the instrument only after reading the complete manual.
Follow all safety precautions.

Safety Precautions
Be sure to read the entire instruction manual thoroughly before initial set-up, operation and maintenance.
The instruction manual provides three grades of safety precautions: “Danger”, “Warning” and “Caution”.
Follow these precautions.
Danger”marking indicates possible death, severe injury or fire
if the user disregarded.
“Warning”marking indicates possibility of a serious injury
if the user does not follow the instruction.
Caution”marking indicates possibility of severe bodily or object damage
if operated improperly.
＿＿The following marks indicate the sort of contents which are completed with.＿＿
his mark indicates warning.
his mark indicates a prohibited operation.
his mark indicates Execute this warning.
Heavy! Pay close attention to location and conditions around TRC.
Dropping the TRC may cause damage or serious injury.
Warning
Danger
Warning
Caution

Never exceed torque ratings.
May damage sensor and other parts.
May cause damage or injury.
Place TRC in a location
where maintenance and check are
easy.
Do not carry TRC by AC power cable.
May
cause electric shock, fire and/or injury.
Fix object securely.
May cause damage or injury.
Confirm the specified AC voltage.
Other then specified voltage may cause damage,
electric shock, fire and/or injury
Do not damage AC cable.
May cause electric shock, fire and/or injury.
Do not substitute AC adapter.
Use only
the adapter supplied with the
unit.
Use of other then specified ac adapter may cause
damage, electric shock, fire and/or injury.
Do not use except with 115VAC.
May cause electric shock, fire and/or injury.
Insert AC connector into outlet
securely.
May cause electric shock, fire and/or injury
Do not insert plug into AC
outlet if hands are wet or moisture
is present.
May cause electric shock, fire and/or
injury.
Do not alter, repair or dispose of
TRC or batteries improperly.
May
cause damage, accidents and void warranty.
Do not pull out the AC plug
by the cable. Carefully pull on plug
only.
Pulling on cable may cause electric
shock.
Do not use with AC power in an
area where there is dust.
An electrical spark may cause fire.
A
void the following.
Di
rect sunshine, condensation, dust or caustic ch
emicals, combustible gases, oils, water, salts.
To clean, gently wipe with a soft
cloth.
No volatile chemicals such as usage of
Benzene, Thinner, or Alcohol are to be used to clean
TRC
Operate within 32-104°
°°
°F (0-
40°
°°
°C)
C)C)
C)
Outside specified temperature range
may alter operation of TRC.
Check operation of TRC and
calibrate
periodically.
Humidity range 35 –
––
–85%RH
(Not condensation)
Operation outside humidity range may alter
operation of TRC.
Caution

Contents
1 Feature................................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Confirmation of Product Packing ........................................................................................................................................1
3 Names and Functions of Components ................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Mainframe..................................................................................................................................................................2
3.2 Operation Panel .........................................................................................................................................................3
3.3 Main Display...............................................................................................................................................................4
3.3.1 Main Display Setup Values................................................................................................................................4
3.3.2 Unit Status Indicators........................................................................................................................................4
3.3.3 Battery Indicator................................................................................................................................................5
4 Parameters..........................................................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Function Setting .........................................................................................................................................................5
4.1.1 Function Mode ..................................................................................................................................................5
4.1.2 Operation...........................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 High Low Limit Setting for Comparator .....................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Pattern No. Setting ............................................................................................................................................8
4.2.2 Operation...........................................................................................................................................................9
5 Measurement Mode .........................................................................................................................................................10
5.1 Peak Mode ...............................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Mean Mode..............................................................................................................................................................10
6 Comparator Function ........................................................................................................................................................11
7 Measuring .........................................................................................................................................................................12
7.1 Measurement of Torque Wrenches .........................................................................................................................12
7.2 Measurement of Electric Screwdrivers Torque Drivers...........................................................................................12
7.3 Zero Adjustment.......................................................................................................................................................13
7.4 Measuring ................................................................................................................................................................13
7.5 Mounting Bracket.....................................................................................................................................................14
8 Memory Function..............................................................................................................................................................14
8.1 Saving Data in Memory ............................................................................................................................................14
8.2 Display Memory Data...............................................................................................................................................15
8.3 Clearing Stored Data (Latest Memory Data) ............................................................................................................16
8.4 Clearing Stored Data (Each Pattern No.) ..................................................................................................................16
8.5 Clearing Stored Data (All Memory Data)..................................................................................................................16
9 DigiTorq_TRC.....................................................................................................................................................................17
9.1 Feature of DigiTorq_TRC ..........................................................................................................................................17
9.2 Download DigiTorq_TRC ..........................................................................................................................................17
9.3 Battery Life and USB.................................................................................................................................................17
10 Support .............................................................................................................................................................................17
10.1 Repair and Calibration..............................................................................................................................................17
10.2 Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................17
11 Specifications and Dimensions..........................................................................................................................................18
11.1 Specification .............................................................................................................................................................18
11.2 Dimensions...............................................................................................................................................................19

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1Feature
•Two measurement modes: Mean, Peak
•Peak hold & Auto reset of peak display
•Go No Go judgment by comparator functions (LED indicator and Buzzer)
•Available 10 patterns of High Low torque limits for judgment
•300 data memories for each pattern (Total: 3,000 data)
•USB communication to PC (with “DigiTorq_TRC”operation software:)
•Selectable units: lb-in, N-m, N-cm, kg-cm
•Selectable Measurement periods: 1, 2, 4, or 8 times sec
2Confirmation of Product Packing
1. Mainframe (1)
3. AC adapter charge
r (1)
4. USB cable (1)
2. Adapter for
torque
driver
(1)
6. Bolt M6x15 for
mounting bracket
(2)
7. Operation manual
8. Warranty card (1)
5. Mounting Bracket (1)

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3Names and Functions of Components
3.1 Mainframe
Socket Insert torque wrench or torque driver adapter
Operation Panel LCD display, Keys, LED indicators
USB Connector USB communication (B type)
DC Power Input Insert AC adapter charger when AC power supply is used or battery is being
charged.
USB connector
LCD display
Socket
Operation Panel
Back side
DC power input

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3.2 Operation Panel
1 POWER key Power the unit on or off.
2 Memo key When in Peak mode, data is stored.
Note: In “Mean” mode, Memo key has no function.
3 Recall key Recall the peak data stored in “Peak” mode.
Note: In “Mean” mode, Recall key has no function.
4 Reset key Peak reset function in “Peak” mode.
5 Mode key Select “Mean” or “Peak” mode of operation
6 Hi Lo key Sets the high low limit values.
7 Zero key Sets Zero in “Mean” and “Peak” mode.
8 Mode LED’s Indicates which mode is selected: “Mean” or “Peak”.
9 Comparator LED’s When the high low limit values are enabled, the LED indicates: Hi-NG or Go or Lo-NG
is ON. When the high low limit values are disabled, all LED’s are off.
10 Main display Displays measured values and status indicators. Includes units of measure, battery
status and function status.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1

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3.3 Main Display
3.3.1 Main Display/Setup alues
Main display shows four digits including decimal point.
The + sign means CW direction torque, the – sign means CCW direction torque in Mean mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the case of Peak mode selection, the sign is always +.
3.3.2 Unit/Status Indicators
Located on the upper part of display, this shows the unit of measure selected.
It also serves as a sub display under function mode or status. The example display is shown in below.
lb-in unit N-m unit
lbI Nm
Overload
1 minute warning
before it turns off
OVR PWR

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3.3.3 Battery Indicator
Displayed according to battery status.
“LO BAT” blinking: “BAT”:
Battery diminished. Charging by AC adapter charger.
Connect AC adapter charger for charge.
4Parameters
4.1 Function Setting
4.1.1 Function Modes
Function modes are as follows.
Item Sub Display Setting Contents Initial setting
Auto reset F01 OFF 1 2 5 sec OFF
Unit of torque F02 lb-in N-m N-cm kg-cm lb-in
Display update time F03 1 2 4 8 [times sec] 4
Auto power off F04 OFF 10 [minutes] 10
Unit No. F05 0-99 0
4.1.2 Operation
With power off, press and hold Zero key then press POWER key.
Hold Zero key until the display shows “F01”.
lbI
LO
BAT
lbI
BAT
＋
＋＋
＋
Power Zero
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4.1.3
<Auto Reset
Selection
>
The Auto Reset function automatically resets Peak after each setting period.
The Peak Reset function operates the same as pressing Reset key.
Auto reset OFF 1 sec
5 sec 2 sec
(Current setting is displayed first.)
F01
Mode
F01
Mode
F01
Mode
Mode
F01
Save and exit
Memo
Hi/Lo
4.1.4
<
U
nits of measure selection
>
The torque units are selectable: lb-in, N-m, N-cm and kg-cm.
lb-in N-m
Kg-cm N-cm
(Current setting is displayed first.)
Mode
Mode
Mode
Mode
Save and exit
Memo
Hi/Lo
lbI Nm
Ncm
kgc
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4.1.5
<Display Update ime S
etting
>
Display update time is selectable from 1 2 4 or 8 times sec.
1 time sec 2 times sec
8 times sec 4 times sec
(Current setting is displayed first.)
Mode
Mode
Mode
Mode
Save and exit
Memo
Hi/Lo
F03 F03
F03
F03
4.1.6
<Auto Power Off Setting>
If the TRC is on battery power and there is no activity for 10 minutes, the TRC automatically
powers off to conserve battery power. This option may be disabled. Auto Off is disabled when
connected to AC adapter charger.
Auto Off time defaults to 10 minutes . No other time is available.
(Current setting is displayed first.)
Disable Enable 10 minutes
Mode
Mode
Save and exit
Memo
Hi/Lo
F04 F04
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4.2 Comparator settings for High Low Limits
4.2.1 Pattern No. Setting
The TRC can store up to 10 patterns of High Low torque limits.
This section describes how to set the pattern No.
The pattern No. is from 0 to 9.
When a torque unit of measure is displayed, the Comparator function may be disabled.
Pattern No.
4.1.7
<Unit No. Setting>
The ID No. can be individually applied.
(Current setting is displayed first.)
Current unit No.
MSD(Most Significant Digit)blinking
LSD(Last Significant Digit) blinking
Press Mode to increment, return to 0 when 9
Press Recall to go to MSD setting
Press Mode to increment, return to 0 when 9
Mode
Mode
Save and exit
Memo
Hi/Lo
F05
F05
F05
Recall
Recall
F03
Go to Auto Reset Setting
Disabled comparator
lbI
Hi/Lo
-1-
Hi/Lo
-2-
Hi/Lo
-9-
Hi/Lo
-0-
Hi/Lo

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4.2.2 Operation
Select the pattern number according to above Section 4.2.1. Pattern No. Setting.
To s
ave
Hi LO limit
setting
s,
go to
M
easurement mode
.
(Section 5)
Note: Low limit value must be smaller than High limit value. If the setting data is
incorrect, all digits will be blinking. Turn TRC off and reset limits.
(Current setting is displayed first.)
<High Limit Setting> Hi
-
NG LED on
Key operation is the same as Low limit setting above.
Measurement Mode
-1-
Press and hold Hi Lo until the display shows “1-L”.
(Current setting is displayed first.)
Hi/Lo
Press Memo to increment.
Returns to “0” after 9 is
displayed.
Move
1 digit to the
right
Move 1 digit to right
Press Reset, move to digit
on right
.
Return to MSD when LSD is displayed.
Low limit data
1-L
1-L
<Low Limit Setting> Lo
-
NG LED on
1-L 1-L
Start setting
Reset
MSD blinking & setting
Memo
Reset
1-L
Reset
MSD: Most Significant Digit
LSD: Least Significant Digit
Mode
1-H
High limit data
Mode

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5Measurement Modes
Peak, Mean Measurement modes are available on the RC:
To select the measuring mode required for testing, follow the settings below.
5.1 Peak Mode
The Peak value displayed on the TRC is measured at 1,000 times per second. (1000Hz)
The Peak value is reset by pressing the Reset key or activating the Auto reset function (refer to 4.1.3
Auto Reset Setting).
Set zero by pressing Zero key.
5.2 Mean Mode
The mean mode is the real time value based on the average data captured in 1,000 samples per second.
(1000Hz)
F03 Display Update time Average
1 1 time sec Displays the average of 1,000 measuring data by 1msec sampling
2 2 times sec Displays the average of 500 measuring data by 1msec sampling
4 4 times sec Displays the average of 250 measuring data by 1msec sampling
8 8 times sec Displays the average of 125 measuring data by 1msec sampling
Mean Mode
Mean
Peak
Peak Mode
Mean
Peak
lbI lbI
Mode
Mode
Mean
Peak
Press and hold Zero key
until the display shows
“0”
Mean
Peak
lbI lbI
Zero

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6Comparator Function
•This function compares the High Low limits and measured data (Mean Mode) or peak data (Peak
Mode) or memory data. The result is displayed by Comparator LED indicators.
•If both High and Low limits are set to 0, the Comparator function is deactivated. Refer to 4.2.2
Operation.
•The buzzer sounds and the “Go” LED illuminates when the displayed data is between the High and
Low limits.
- In Peak mode, the buzzer sounds when the peak value is fixed.
- In Mean mode, the buzzer sounds every 1 sec.
Note: When the displayed value is less than 1% of the torque rating, the buzzer does not activate.
• Comparison is used with all completed data.
<Example of comparator function>
High limit = 100, Low limit = 50
Measurement of CW direction
Measurement of CCW direction
-
100 High limit
50 Low limit
Hi-NG: ON
L0-NG: ON
+
0
Go: ON
－
50 Low limit
100 High limit
Lo-NG: ON
Hi-NG: ON
＋
0
Go: ON

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7Measuring
7.1 Torque Wrench – torque measurement
To measure torque, insert the torque wrench square drive into the TRC socket attachment.
7.2 Electric Screwdrivers Torque Driver - torque measurement
To measure torque, insert the adapter into the attachment of the TRC as
shown below.
The torque driver adapter is designed to measure in only the CW (tightening) direction.
Note:
Socket
for torque
wrench
Torque wrench
Driver
Attachment for driver
Adapter for driver

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The adapter is a consumable product.
Replace the adapter when it is impossible to perform a repeatable measurement.
7.3 Zero Adjustment
In “Mean” mode, press the Zero key when the display does not display “0” and no torque is applied.
In “Peak" mode, press the Zero key when the display does not display “0” if the automatic peak reset
function is not activated.
7.4 Measuring
The measured torque data is displayed with a given torque test.
When the TRC is in “Peak” mode, press Reset key to reset the Peak function before the next torque test.
NOTE: Peak reset cannot operate while torque is applied.
Spring returns Spring shrinks
Loosen (CCW direction)
Tighten (CW direction)

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7.5 Set Mounting Bracket
Secure the TRC to a work bench or other suitable surface by using the mounting bracket accessory if the
TRC moves during measurements.
Procedure to mount the mounting bracket:
1. Prepare the mounting bracket (1) and bolts M6x15 (2) of accessories.
2. Set the mounting bracket to the bottom of the unit by the bolts as shown below.
3. Set the unit to worktable using two holes (diameter 7mm).
8Memory Function
8.1 Saving Data in Memory
Measuring torque data can be stored in the unit by pressing Memo key.
The feature is only available in Peak mode.
The unit is able to store 300 data for each pattern of High Low limits.
M6 tap (2)
Mounting
Bottom of TRC
Hole x2 (Ø7mm)
Bolts M6x15 (2)
for
mounting
10.63” (270mm)
If the stored data of this pattern is already 300,
the display is “FULL” and the data can not store.
003
Saving data
“003” is the 3
rd
data.
Return to measuring mode after 1 sec
Peak reset
after 1sec
-1- -1-
-1-
Pattern No. 1
Memo

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8.2 Display Memory Data
Select Peak mode, press the Recall key and the TRC display will indicate the number of data stored in the
memory.
The Memory data is displayed from the last number stored.
Recall
Mode
MAX
AVE
Recall
Recall
Average
Recall
MIN
Minimum
Maximum
Recall
Recall
Measuring mode
Pattern No.1
Return to test mode
Recall
-1-
-1-
300
001
Memory number
Latest memory data ind
icates
300
Recall
299
Memory number
Return to
last memory
data stored
stored
Operation same as
Memory data 300
Memory number
decrement

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8.3 Clearing Stored Data (Latest Memory Data)
When the latest memory data is displayed, press and hold the Zero key until “Clr” is shown in the display.
In case of latest memory number = 001:
8.4 Clearing Stored Data (Each Pattern No.)
When the pattern No. is displayed, press and hold the Memo key and the Zero key until “Clr” is shown in
display.
8.5 Clearing Stored Data (All Memory Data)
Power off. Press and hold the Memo key and power on. Continue to hold the Memo key until “All Clr” is
shown in the display.
Zero
New latest memory data
Clear display
Indicating about 1 sec
299
300
Latest memory data indicates
Press and hold until clear display
Zero
Indicating about 1 sec
Return to
Test mode
Indicating No data
001
Memory No. =001 Clear display
Indicating about 1 sec
-1-
Indicating target
pattern No.
Memo
Zero
+
-1-
C
lear display
Indicating about 1 sec
Return to test mode
-1-
Memo
POWER
+
Power off
ALL
Clear display
Indicating about 1 sec
Return to test mode
-1-