Tractel Dynarope HF36/3/LPT User manual

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Tension meter dynaropeHF36/3/LPT
EN
Operation and
maintenance
manual

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SUMMARY
1. DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................3
2. PICTOGRAMS USED IN THIS MANUAL...................................................................3
3. STANDARD CONTENT OF DELIVERY.....................................................................3
4. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................4
4.1. Description......................................................................................................................4
4.2. Characteristics................................................................................................................4
4.3. Data bank HF 36/3/LPT..................................................................................................4
4.4. Specific Calibration.........................................................................................................5
5. PRESENTATION........................................................................................................6
5.1. Tension meter HF 36/3/LPT............................................................................................6
5.2. Display HF 87/T/LPT.......................................................................................................7
5.3. Display information and keyboard functions ...................................................................8
6. TO CARRY A MEASUREMENT OUT ........................................................................9
6.1. To install the tension meter on the wire rope................................................................10
7. CONFIGURATION MENU ........................................................................................11
8. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS........................................................................................12
8.1. Average ........................................................................................................................12
8.2. Record..........................................................................................................................13
8.3. Custom calibration........................................................................................................13
8.4.1 Create........................................................................................................................13
8.4.2 Use............................................................................................................................14
8.4. Monitor..........................................................................................................................14
9. MAINTENANCE, CHECKING AND CLEANING ......................................................15
9.1. Changing batteries........................................................................................................15
9.2. Regulatory check..........................................................................................................15
9.3. Maintenance.................................................................................................................15
10. MESSAGES..............................................................................................................15
10.1. Information messages...................................................................................................15
10.2. Error messages.............................................................................................................16
11. PRODUCT MARKINGS............................................................................................17

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PRIORITY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before installing and using this unit, to ensure safe, efficient use of the unit, be sure you have read
and fully understood the information and instructions given in this manual. A copy of this manual
should be made available to every operator. Extra copies of this manual can be supplied on request.
2. Do not use the unit if any of the plates mounted on the unit are missing or if any of the information on
the plates, as indicated at the end of the manual, are no longer legible. Identical plates will be
supplied on request; these must be secured on the unit before it can be used again.
3. Make sure that all persons operating this unit know perfectly how to use it in a safe way, in
observance of all safety at work regulations. This manual must be made available to all users.
4. The positioning and commissioning of this appliance must be carried out under conditions that
ensure installer safety in compliance with the relevant regulations.
5. Each time, before using the unit, inspect the unit for any visible damage, as well as the accessories
used with the unit. Never use an appliance that is not obviously in good condition. Returns the
appliance to the manufacturer for servicing if any anomalies arise that have no connection with the
state of the battery;
6. Protect your appliance from any form of impact, especially the display unit.
7. The unit must never be used for any operations other than those described in this manual. The unit
must never be used to handle any loads exceeding the maximum utilization load indicated on the
unit. It must never be used in explosive atmospheres.
8. This appliance should never be used for man-riding applications without a thorough prior check that
the utilization coefficients required for personnel safety have been applied, and more generally that
the safety regulations for the load line on which it has been installed have been applied.
9. Tractel® declines any responsibility for use of this unit in a setup configuration not described in this
manual.
10. Tractel® declines any responsibility for the consequences of any changes made to the unit or
removal of parts.
11. Tractel® declines any responsibility for the consequences resulting from disassembly of the unit in
any way not described in this manual or repairs performed without Tractel® authorization, especially
as concerns replacement of original parts by parts of another manufacturer.
12. If the unit is to be definitively removed from use, make sure the unit is discarded in a way which will
prevent any possible use of the unit. All environment protection regulations must be observed.
13. Any operation of this appliance in conjunction with supplementary equipment relaying signals on an
operating system must be preceded by a risk analysis related to the operating functions
implemented, carried out by the system user or assembler, and all appropriate measures are taken
as a consequence.
14. Certified in compliance with European regulations, this appliance should be checked for compliance
with the regulations of any other country where it might be used, prior to being commissioned there.
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As part of the continuous improvement of the quality of its products, TRACTEL®
reserves the right to change, without notice, the characteristics of the products covered
in this manual.

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1. DEFINITIONS
In this manual, the following terms mean:
« Product » : Equipment element or assembly defined on the cover page, delivered
complete in its standard version, or as one of the various models described.
« Installation » : Comprehensive set of operations required to place a complete product in a
condition ready for commissioning (or connection to other components for commissioning),
starting from the state in which the product has been delivered.
« User » : Person or department responsible for the management and safe use of the
product described in the manual.
« Technician » : Qualified person in charge of the maintenance operations described and
authorized to the user by the manual ; the technician is understood to be skilled and familiar
with the product.
« Operator » : Person or department using the product in compliance with the purpose for
which it is intended.
2. PICTOGRAMS USED IN THIS MANUAL
«DANGER»: Remarks intended to prevent fatal, serious or minor injury to
personnel or damage to the environment.
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«IMPORTANT»: Remarks intended to prevent a failure or damage to the
product, but not directly endangering the life or health of the operator or
any other person, or damage to the environment
You must read the user and maintenance manual.
3. STANDARD CONTENT OF DELIVERY
•A Tension meter dynarope HF 36/3 LPT
•A display HF 87/T/LPT with 3 "AA" 1,5 V batteries
•A LEMO connection cable 4 poles
•A USB key with the LOADER Light program and a USB-Mini USB connection cable
•A CE certificate & calibration certificate
•A user manual
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A rugged carrying box

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4. INTRODUCTION
4.1.Description
This tension meter dynarope HF 36/3 LPT is an electronic load cell that has been designed to
measure the effort applied in a wire rope without having to dismantle the installation.
The resulting signal generated by the sensor equipped with strain gauges is interpreted by a
digital display controlled by a microprocessor.
The display of the program has a database that contains a list of cables. The user selects from
the list the cable whose characteristics correspond to the one he wants to measure. (See details
in § 4.4)
The display corrects the force information (raw effort) based on the characteristics of the cable
to be measured. The measurement result is displayed on an LCD screen.
4.2.Characteristics
•Capacity : from 500 up to 40.000 daN
•Diameters : from 20 up to 44 mm
•Accuracy : < 1% of full scale*
•T°of use : -20°C to + 60°C
•Protection : IP 65
•Size of the packaging HF 36/3/LPT : 860 x 560 x 355 mm
•Weight of the HF 36/3/LPT in its transport case : 37 kg
•Net weight of the device: 15 kg
•Power supply : 3 "AA" alkaline cells (located into the display)
Note: for efforts above 20 tons, we strongly recommend to purchase the hydraulic
assistance
* Precision obtained with the provided cable samples on a “BELAC” accredited test bench according to the method
PL-LAB-07
4.3.Data bank HF 36/3/LPT
The Standard data bank includes several items that are identified by a "Reference Number".
Each reference corresponds to a calibration process carried out on a particular sample.
The measurement wire rope is deemed to have a minimum length of 8 m, and is assumed to be
tensioned between a fixed end and a “flexible” end (e.g. an aerial mast) in order to render
negligible the influence of placing the sensor on the cable. Placing the sensor on the wire rope
causes a shorting of the wire rope by approximately 1,5 mm.
If the installation does not match the above description or if the cable you wish to measure does
not appear in the list, we recommend that a custom calibration is carried out (see § 8.3) or that
you order a specific calibration (see § 4.4).

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Item
Ref.
Calibration Material
Structure Nominal diameter
(mm)
Nominal
diameter
(/'')
Nominal
diameter
(mil'')
Position of
the stop
block Range (daN)
1 5026 Steel 6 x 36 20 0,7874 1 500 - 7000
2 5027 Steel 6 x 36 21 13/16 0,8268 1 500 - 8000
3 5052 Steel 6 x 36 22 7/8 0,8661 1 500 - 9000
4 5028 Steel 6 x 36 23 0,9055 1 500 - 10000
5 5029 Steel 6 x 36 24 15/16 0,9449 1 500 - 11000
6 5030 Steel 6 x 36 26 1,0236 1 500 - 12000
7 5031 Steel 6 x 36 27 1,0630 1 500 - 13000
8 5032 Steel 6 x 36 28 1 1/8 1,1024 2 500 - 14000
9 5033 Steel 6 x 36 30 1,1811 2 1000 - 16000
10 5034 Steel 6 x 36 32 1 1/4 1,2598 2 1000 - 20000
11 5035 Steel 6 x 36 34 1 3/8 1,3386 3 1000 - 22000
12 5036 Steel 6 x 36 36 1,4173 3 1000 - 22000
13 5037 Steel 6 x 36 40 1,5748 3 1000 - 22000
14 5038 Steel 6 x 36 42 1,6535 3 1000 - 22000
15 5039 Steel 6 x 36 44 1,7323 3 1000 - 22000
16 5040 Steel 8 x 19 24 15/16 0,9449 1 500 - 11000
17 5041 Steel 8 x 19 26 1,0236 1 500 - 12000
18 5042 Steel 8 x 19 28 1 1/8 1,1024 2 500 - 14000
19 5043 Steel 37 x 1 20 0,7874 2 1000 - 10000
20 5044 Steel 37 x 1 22 0,8661 2 1000 - 15000
21 5045 Steel 37 x 1 24 15/16 0,9449 3 1000 - 20000
22 5046 Steel 37 x 1 26 1,0236 3 1000 - 20000
23 5047 Steel 37 x 1 28 1 1/8 1,1024 3 1000 - 20000
24 5048 Steel 37 x 1 30 1,1811 3 1000 - 20000
25 5050 Steel 91 x 1 36 1,4173 3 1000 - 20000
26 5049 Steel 61 x 1 42 1,6535 3 2000 - 20000
* x36 equals x37
4.4.Specific Calibration
Others optional specific calibrations can be added on customer's request, for special wire rope a
sample must be supplied (ask for the specific calibration form).

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5. PRESENTATION
5.1.Tension meter HF 36/3/LPT
A Crank G Sheaves
B Bronze nut H Support of the sheave
C Tightening Screw I Strain gages
D Crank support J LEMO Plug
E Jaw K Rotary stop block
F Axle of the sheave L LEMO cable
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LEMO connector is a « push-pull » connector.
The LEMO self-latching system allows the connector to be mated or unmated by
simply pushing or pulling axially on the outer release sleeve.
Any rotation of the plug while in the socket will damage the connector and hence the
connection between the sensor and the display.
H
E
D C
B
A
G F
K
I
J
L

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5.2.Display HF 87/T/LPT
A Display E Batteries cover fixing screws
B Key board F Batteries AA1,5V (3)
C USB Plug (option) G Gasket
D LEMO plug *H Batteries cover
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LEMO connector is a « push-pull » connector.
The LEMO self-latching system allows the connector to be mated or unmated by
simply pushing or pulling axially on the outer release sleeve.
Any rotation of the plug while in the socket will damage the connector and hence the
connection between the sensor and the display.
B
A
C
D
F
E
H
G

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5.3.Display information and keyboard functions
A Battery level indication B Current temperature
C GPS Status D Current unit
E Position of the rotary stop block F Current measure
G
Graphic visualization of the measure between
maximum and minimum H
T Key
•Press 3 sec = increase police of
the current measure
•Auto-off: keeps the device on
In MENU Mode
•Press = scroll up
I
F2 Key
•Press = access to wire rope data bank
•Press 3 sec = access to historical
In MENU Mode
•Press = Select
J
key
•Press 3 sec = Backlight on or off
•Press = data log
In MENU Mode
•Press = scroll down
K
Key
•Press = ON
•Press 3 sec = OFF
When ON
•Press = access to MENU
In MENU Mode
•Press = Enter
L
F1 Key
•Press = average mode on
•Press 3 sec = monitor mode on
•Press 3 sec = current mode off
In MENU Mode
•Press = Escape
M Information about the type of tension meter
A
B
D
F
G
I
H
L
J
K
E
C
M

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6. TO CARRY A MEASUREMENT OUT
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System is zeroing at the time of initialization.
Connections and initialization (display "ON") must be carried out prior to fix the
tension meter on the wire rope. It is also necessary to lay the sensor horizontally
before starting.
•Connect the tension meter to the display using the provided LEMO cable.
•Turn the display "ON", the screen will display :
oTractel
®
logo
oParameters setting values
•Select the type of tension meter presently connected to your display. (e.g: 36 /3 )
oScroll with keys or T
oValid with key
•Select the references of the wire rope you want to control
oPress F2 to accede at the data bank
oScroll with keys or T
calibration reference number – wire rope diameter – Material – Structure
e.g :
Note : P ress F2 for 3 sec to visualize the historical of the previous selections
oValid your selection with the key
•Set the position of the rotary stop block according with the information given by the
display and valid your setting with
Note: Position 1 (I) = the lowest – position 3 (III) = the highest
E.g. : POS 2 (II) – intermediary

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•Install the tension meter on the wire rope (ref to § 6.1).
•Screen will display (ref to § 5.3) :
oCurrent measurement units
oCurrent temperature
oBattery level of charge
oMeasured effort
Note: MIN = effort below the measurement range of the selected cable
MAX = effort above the measurement range of the selected cable
6.1.To install the tension meter on the wire rope
•Use the crank in order to unscrew the tightening screw
•Place the two sheaves onto the wire rope
•Use the crank to tight the tightening screw until the wire rope gets in firm contact with the
rotary stop block
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Once the cable is in contact with the rotary stop block, confirm with a ¼ of turn
without forcing it.
Excessive torque may damage both screw and wire rope and will affect the
precision of the measure.

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7. CONFIGURATION MENU
•Accede to the Menu by pressing the key
•Use the key board to scroll the menu (See § 5.3 )
ON/OFF
PARAMETRES LANGUAGE
AUTO OFF
BACKLIGHT
TIME
DATE
INFORMATION
RESTORE
RECORDS READ
DELETE
UNITS LOAD
G
DIAMETER
TEMPERATURE
•PARAMETERS
o LANGUAGE
Available languages are French and English
o AUTO OFF
Setting from "0" up to "60" minutes
o BACKLIGHT
Setting from "0" up to "60" minutes
o TIME
Set your local time
o DATE
Set your local date
o INFORMATION
About the display
o RESTORE
To restore the factory setting ( Except TIME and DATE)

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•RECORDS
o READ
Read the previous logged operations
o DELETE
To clear the memory
•UNITS
o LOAD UNITS
N, daN, kN, kg, lbf, lbs
o "g" COEFFICIENT
Modify the default parameter : 9,81
o DIAMETER
Available units : mm, decimal inches, fraction inches.
o TEMPARATURE
Available units : C°and F°
8. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
AVERAGE – F1
RECORD –
CUSTOM CALIBRATION – F2 CREATE
USE
DELETE
MONITOR – F1
8.1.Average
The tension meter can display the average tension from up to 5 consecutive measures.
•While taking a measure, press F1 during 2 seconds to activate the average mode
•The current effort is displayed on the main screen and on the bottom you can read:
o AVG – the average effort – (1) which indicates that the average is captured from
only 1 measure
•Take another measurement and shortly press on F1 to add this second measure to the
computation of the average. The display then shows:
o AVG – effort – (2) which indicates that the average is captured from 2 measures.
•Repeat the operation with up to 5 measurements
•Press F1 during 2 seconds to leave the average mode

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Note: the effort must be an actual value (neither "–MIN–" nor "–MAX–" ) otherwise, the display
shows the error message “!”
8.2.Record
To record the data at the end of a measurement process
•Press key "" during the measurement process, display will show "REC"
•Conditions : Wire rope selected / Batteries OK
•In average mode, the value recorded is the average value and not the current effort
•To read the values recorded, enter the menu : records : read
Note: the effort must be an actual value (neither "–MIN–" nor "–MAX–" ) otherwise, the display
shows the error message “!”
8.3.Custom calibration
8.4.1 Create
This process (carried out by user) allows to correct the “raw effort” signal provided by the sensor
(see § 4.3)
The special calibration is valid for only one type of cable at a single value of effort.
This operation must only be performed using the unit daN both on the tension meter
and on the dynamometer (see § 7).
To perform a custom calibration, place an online dynamometer in the installation and apply the
desired tension in the cable.
Before placing the tension meter on the cable, determine the position of the stop block
according to a cable of similar characteristics (see § 4.5 Database).
•Press F2 and select the cable -- Special -- (first line of the list)
•Select a blank line “ Spc xx /”. Press F2
•Select"Calibrate" with key to create a new calibration
o"Use" see § 8.3.2
o"Delete" to delete an existing custom calibration
•Select with the keys T and the position of the stop block and validate with
•Install the tension meter on the cable (see § 6.1)
•Your display shows the “raw effort” (see § 4.1).
Make sure the raw effort never is above 40.000 (daN). If it is the case, take the
tension meter off the cable, go back with the F1 key.
Change the position of the stop block for a higher position and start again.
oTo have enough signal, the raw effort must be higher than 4.000
•Press the key
•Adjust the value shown by the display at the same value as shown by the dynamometer
using keys T and
•Save the value with
•End process with F1
•The display shows the current effort with, at the bottom left of the screen, the reference
of the custom calibration

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8.4.2 Use
•Press F2 and select the cable -- Special -- (first line of the list)
•Select an existing custom calibration
oSelect “Use” with key to use the custom calibration
•Turn the stop block on the displayed position and confirm the setting with (see § 6)
•The display shows the current effort with, at the bottom left of the screen, the reference
of the selected custom calibration and the value of the calibration
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The effort will only be accurate at this calibration value. At any other value, the
precision cannot be guaranteed.
8.4.Monitor
The monitor function allows you to launch an automatic acquisition sequence, i.e. recording
during a specified period at a specified interval, variations of effort on a cable (maximum 999
acquisitions).
The operating data recorded via the monitor function requires LOADER MONITOR software
option.
•Press 3 sec to turn Monitor mode on
•Set the interval time in seconds (from 1 to 60) with the keys T and
•Validate with
The automatic recording has started and is displayed at the bottom left of the screen :
The countdown till the next recording (based on the set interval) – current measure –
between brackets the number of measurements recorded
•Press F1 for 3 sec to leave the Monitor mode
Note: the effort must be an actual value (neither "MIN" nor "MAX”) otherwise, the error message
“!” appears.

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9. MAINTENANCE, CHECKING AND CLEANING
9.1.Changing batteries
•Turn the display OFF
•Remove the batteries cover by unscrewing the 4 fixing screws
•Replace the 3 batteries and respect polarities
•Put the batteries cover back
9.2.Regulatory check
New appliances come with a certificate of adjustment. This document indicates the values
obtained during adjustment and certifies that the sensor has been adjusted, in compliance with
an in-house procedure, on a calibration bench with its calibration sensor connected to the
International Standard calibrator.
Tractel
®
recommends an annual metrological check for every appliance.
9.3.Maintenance
The sensor/display unit requires no specific maintenance other than a regular cleaning with a
dry cloth.
10. MESSAGES
10.1. Information messages
Message Cause Solution
---------- No wire rope selected. Select a wire rope ( § 6)
- MIN - Current effort is below the measurement range of the
selected wire rope. Apply tension in the wire rope.
- MAX - Current effort is above the measurement range of the
selected wire rope. Lower the tension in the wire rope.
!!!! Current effort is way above the measurement range of
the selected wire rope. Lower the tension in the wire rope.
Auto Off
: xx
S Announcement of the imminent extinction of the device. Press key "T" to reset the
counter.
TIME Automatic extinction of the device.
BAT Automatic extinction of the device due to low batteries
condition. Replace the alkaline cells (see § 9.1)

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10.2. Error messages
Message Cause Solution
Corrupted
signature Error in the wire rope parameters.
Use the optional « LOADER » software to update
the data bank.
Or, consult the manufacturer.
Corrupted
math Error in the wire rope parameters.
Use the optional « LOADER » software to update
the data bank.
Or, consult the manufacturer.
Unknown
error Unidentified error. Consult the manufacturer.
! See conditions § 8.1, 8.2 or 8.4 See § 8.1, 8.2 or 8.4
AD-L The output signal from the tension
meter is too low. Consult the manufacturer.
AD-H The output signal from the tension
meter is too high. Verify that the sensor is not overloaded. Consult the manufacturer.
Z-er The system cannot zeroing.
Connection problem between the
tension meter and the display.
Connect the tension meter to the display with the
LEMO cable. Turn off and back on the display. If
problem remains, consult the manufacturer

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11. PRODUCT MARKINGS
1 Serial number
2 Identification (TYPE)
3 Wire rope diameters range
4 Maximal capacity
5 Protection rating
6 Power supply
7 Symbol « Read the instruction Manual »
1
2
3
5
4
6
2
5
7
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Made in Belgium
HF 36 / 3 / LPT n°: XXXXXX
Ø : 20 > 44 mm (0,7874 to 1,7323 in)
t
: 40000 daN (89600 lbs)
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: IP 65
Made in Belgium
HF 87 / T / L PT n°: XXXXXX
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: IP 65
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: AA (1.5 VDC) x 3
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