Vibrac 2100 User manual

User Guide Ver. 7.1.0
2100 Cap Inspector
By Vibrac LLC

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Contents
Overview 9
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................9
What’s Inside.............................................................................................................................9
About This Manual ..................................................................................................................10
Chapter 1: Unpacking and Inspection.......................................................................10
Chapter 2: System Power Up....................................................................................10
Chapter 3: System Check .........................................................................................10
Chapter 4: Modes of Operation ................................................................................10
Chapter 5: Profile Manager ......................................................................................10
Chapter 6: Test Types............................................................................................... 10
Chapter 7: Creating a Removal Torque Test ............................................................11
Chapter 8: Creating an Incremental Test .................................................................. 11
Chapter 9: Creating a Removal & Bridge Test......................................................... 11
Chapter 10: Creating a Reverse Ratchet Test ........................................................... 11
Chapter 11: Creating a Strip Torque Test................................................................. 11
Chapter 12: Creating an ROPP Test ......................................................................... 11
Chapter 13: Selecting the System Options ...............................................................11
Chapter 14: Quick Start ............................................................................................11
Chapter 15: Viewing and Saving Test Results .........................................................12
Chapter 16: Modifying Test Reports ........................................................................12
Chapter 17: Transmitting Test Results .....................................................................12
Chapter 18: Using The USB Features ...................................................................... 12
Chapter 19: Gold Standard Verification ...................................................................12
Chapter 20: Cap Inspector Calibration .....................................................................12
Chapter 21: Setting the Date and Time.....................................................................12
Chapter 22: Down Force Option ..............................................................................12
Conventions .............................................................................................................................13
Unpacking And Inspection 14
What’s Inside...........................................................................................................................14
Unpacking and Inspection .......................................................................................................14
Checklist for Items supplied with the system ..........................................................................15
System Power Up and Down 16
What’s Inside...........................................................................................................................16
Powering Up the Cap Inspector............................................................................................... 16
Initial Display After Power-up ................................................................................................17
Selecting a Profile from the Library ..........................................................................17
Powering Down the Cap Inspector .......................................................................................... 17
Correcting The Power On Lockup Condition ..........................................................................18
Wait 30 Seconds........................................................................................................18
System Check 19

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What’s Inside...........................................................................................................................19
Performing the System Check .................................................................................................19
Run Screen ................................................................................................................19
Zeroing the System .................................................................................................................. 20
Zero Instruction Screen .............................................................................................20
Performing The System Check ................................................................................................20
Open Button .............................................................................................................. 21
Close Button .............................................................................................................. 21
Modes of Operation 23
What’s Inside...........................................................................................................................23
Selecting a Mode .....................................................................................................................23
Profile Library ...........................................................................................................23
Run Mode (Main Menu)............................................................................................ 23
Program Mode (Main Menu)..................................................................................... 24
Password Protecting the System................................................................................ 24
Enter Password Menu................................................................................................ 25
Deleting The Password.............................................................................................. 26
Invalid Password Screen............................................................................................27
Forgot Password ........................................................................................................27
Contact Vibrac...........................................................................................................27
Profile Manager 28
What's Inside............................................................................................................................28
Profile Manager Button .............................................................................................28
Test Profile Manager Screen....................................................................................................28
Select Button .............................................................................................................29
Edit Button ................................................................................................................29
New Button................................................................................................................29
Delete Button............................................................................................................. 29
Save to USB .............................................................................................................. 29
Print ...........................................................................................................................29
Test Types 30
What's Inside............................................................................................................................30
Test Types................................................................................................................................30
Select Test Type ........................................................................................................31
Copy Profile ..............................................................................................................31
Test Definitions .......................................................................................................................32
Creating a Removal Torque Test 33
What's Inside............................................................................................................................33
Select Test Type ......................................................................................................................33
Keyboard For Removal Test......................................................................................33
Removal Test Setup Screen .....................................................................................................34
Removal Options ..................................................................................................................... 34
Removal Minimum Torque .......................................................................................34
Removal Peak Detect ................................................................................................35
Extra Travel...............................................................................................................35
Removal Speed..........................................................................................................35
Pass / Fail Limits .....................................................................................................................36
Removal Pass / Fail Low Limit .................................................................................36
Removal Pass / Fail High Limit ................................................................................36

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Re-Application Options ........................................................................................................... 37
Application Torque.................................................................................................... 37
Application Speed Prior to Slow Down.....................................................................37
Application Slow Down At ....................................................................................... 38
Multi-Test Options...................................................................................................................38
Multi-Test Run Options............................................................................................. 38
Report Options......................................................................................................................... 38
Edit Profile Header And Comment ...........................................................................39
Removal Test Run Screen........................................................................................................39
Creating an Incremental Test 40
What's Inside............................................................................................................................40
Select Test Type ......................................................................................................................40
Keyboard for the Incremental Test............................................................................40
Removal & Incremental Test Setup Screen .............................................................................41
Removal Options ..................................................................................................................... 41
Removal Minimum Torque .......................................................................................41
Removal Peak Detect ................................................................................................42
Removal Pass / Fail Limits ......................................................................................................42
Report Options......................................................................................................................... 42
Incremental Pass / Fail Limits .................................................................................................42
Close Options ..........................................................................................................................43
Application Torque.................................................................................................... 43
Removal & Incremental Test Run Screen................................................................................43
Creating a Removal & Bridge Test 44
What's Inside............................................................................................................................44
Select Test Type ......................................................................................................................44
Keyboard For Removal and Bridge Test...................................................................44
Removal and Bridge Test Setup Screens ................................................................................. 45
Removal Options ..................................................................................................................... 45
Removal Minimum Torque .......................................................................................45
Removal Peak Detect ................................................................................................46
Removal Speed..........................................................................................................46
Removal Pass / Fail Limits ......................................................................................................46
Bridge Options......................................................................................................................... 47
Bridge Distance .........................................................................................................47
Bridge Initial Speed................................................................................................... 47
Bridge Change Speed ................................................................................................48
Bridge Break Speed...................................................................................................48
Bridge Pass / Fail Limits..........................................................................................................48
Re-Application Options ........................................................................................................... 49
Re-Application Torque..............................................................................................49
Re-Application Speed................................................................................................ 49
Re–Application Slow Down......................................................................................50
Close Options ..........................................................................................................................50
Application Torque.................................................................................................... 50
Report Options......................................................................................................................... 51
Removal & Bridge Test Run Screen........................................................................................ 51
Creating a Reverse Ratchet Test 52
What's Inside............................................................................................................................52
Select Test Type ......................................................................................................................52
Keyboard For Reverse Ratchet Test.......................................................................... 52

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Reverse Ratchet Test Setup Screen..........................................................................................53
Reverse Ratchet Options..........................................................................................................53
Reverse Ratchet Minimum Torque............................................................................ 53
Reverse Ratchet Distance .......................................................................................... 54
Reverse Ratchet Direction......................................................................................... 54
Reverse Ratchet Speed ..............................................................................................54
Reverse Ratchet Pass / Fail Limits...........................................................................................54
Report Options......................................................................................................................... 55
Reverse Ratchet Test Run Screen............................................................................................55
Creating a Strip Torque Test 56
What's Inside............................................................................................................................56
Select Test Type ......................................................................................................................56
Keyboard For Strip Torque Test................................................................................ 56
Strip Test Setup Screen............................................................................................................ 57
Strip Test Options.................................................................................................................... 57
Strip Minimum Torque..............................................................................................57
Strip Peak Detect .......................................................................................................58
Strip Cutoff Torque ................................................................................................... 58
Strip Speed ................................................................................................................58
Strip Slow Down At ..................................................................................................59
Strip Pass / Fail Limit ................................................................................................ 59
Report Options......................................................................................................................... 59
Strip Test Run Screen ..............................................................................................................60
Creating an ROPP CAP Test 61
What's Inside............................................................................................................................61
Select Test Type ......................................................................................................................61
Keyboard for ROPP Torque Test .............................................................................. 61
ROPP Test Setup Screens........................................................................................................ 62
ROPP Screen Page 1 .................................................................................................62
ROPP Screen Page 2 .................................................................................................66
Removal Options ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Removal Minimum Torque .......................................................................................62
Removal Peak Detect ................................................................................................63
Removal Speed..........................................................................................................63
Removal Pass / Fail Limits ......................................................................................................63
Bridge Options......................................................................................................................... 64
Bridge Distance .........................................................................................................64
Bridge Initial Speed................................................................................................... 64
Bridge Change Speed AT..........................................................................................65
Bridge Break Speed...................................................................................................65
Bridge Pass / Fail Limits..........................................................................................................65
Strip Options............................................................................................................................66
Strip Peak Detect .......................................................................................................66
Strip Cutoff Torque ................................................................................................... 67
Strip Speed ................................................................................................................67
Strip Slow Down At ..................................................................................................67
Strip Pass / Fail Limits.............................................................................................................68
ROPP Cap Test Run Screen.....................................................................................................68
Selecting The System Options 69
What's Inside............................................................................................................................69
System Options Menu Page 1..................................................................................................69

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Units of Measure .......................................................................................................69
Standard Deviation .................................................................................................... 70
Auto Save Data.......................................................................................................... 70
Auto Transmit to PC.................................................................................................. 71
Report Options ..........................................................................................................71
Decimal Places ..........................................................................................................71
Enter Number of Decimal Places ..............................................................................72
System Options Menu Page 2..................................................................................................72
User Cal Weights....................................................................................................... 72
Add and Remove Weights.........................................................................................73
Calibration Selection .................................................................................................74
Delete Data................................................................................................................74
Printer ........................................................................................................................ 74
System Backup To USB............................................................................................75
Restore Profiles from USB........................................................................................75
Quick Start 76
What’s Inside........................................................................................................................... 76
Creating a New Profile ............................................................................................................76
Performing the Test ................................................................................................................. 80
Live Run Test Screen ................................................................................................ 80
Viewing and Saving Test Results 81
What's Inside............................................................................................................................81
Saving a Test Result ................................................................................................................ 81
Auto Save Data.......................................................................................................... 82
Viewing Test Results............................................................................................................... 82
View / Print Report...................................................................................................82
Modifying Test Reports 83
What's Inside............................................................................................................................83
Entering a Lot Number ............................................................................................................83
Modifying the Report ..............................................................................................................84
Deleting Data...........................................................................................................................84
Saving To USB........................................................................................................................85
Transmitting Test Results 86
What’s Inside........................................................................................................................... 86
Output Port ..............................................................................................................................86
Connector Requirements..........................................................................................................86
Pin Out.......................................................................................................................87
Communication Protocol .........................................................................................................87
Data Format Information .........................................................................................................87
Strip Torque............................................................................................................... 88
ROPP Torque ............................................................................................................88
Transmitting Data Automatically ............................................................................................89
Transmitting End of Test Results Automatically ......................................................89
Using the USB Features 90
What's Inside............................................................................................................................90
Backing up the System ............................................................................................................90
Copying and Transferring Profiles ............................................................................91

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Restoring USB Files to System ............................................................................................... 91
Restore USB Button .................................................................................................. 91
Restore USB Screen .................................................................................................. 91
Gold Standard Verification 93
What's Inside............................................................................................................................93
Vibrac Gold Standard Description...........................................................................................93
Calibration Verification with the Gold Standard .....................................................................93
Cap Inspector Calibration 96
What's Inside............................................................................................................................96
General Calibration Information.............................................................................................. 96
Calibration Frequency ...............................................................................................96
Calibration Equipment.............................................................................................................96
Required Calibration Tools ....................................................................................... 97
Performing a User Verification................................................................................................97
Installing the Calibration Fixture...............................................................................97
Installing the Calibration Beam.................................................................................98
User Verification Zeroing Screen..............................................................................99
User Verification Weight 1 Screen............................................................................99
User Verification Capture 1 Screen........................................................................... 99
User Verification Weight 2 Screen..........................................................................100
User Verification Next Weight Screen .................................................................... 100
User Verification Report .........................................................................................101
Performing a User Calibration............................................................................................... 101
User Calibration Screen 1........................................................................................ 102
User Calibration Screen 2........................................................................................ 102
User Calibration Screen 3........................................................................................ 102
User Calibration / Verification Screen ....................................................................103
Main Calibration Menu after Calibration ................................................................ 103
Setting the Data and Time 104
What’s Inside......................................................................................................................... 104
Edit Date and Time.................................................................................................. 104
Date and Time Menu ............................................................................................... 104
Edit Date and Time Screen......................................................................................105
Down Force Option 106
What's Inside..........................................................................................................................106
About the Child Resistant Option.......................................................................................... 106
Connecting the Air Supply .................................................................................................... 106
Adjusting the Down Force.....................................................................................................107
Down Force Mechanism Nomenclature ................................................................................108
Adjusting the Down Force Foot.............................................................................................108
Operating the Child Resistant Mechanism.............................................................................109
Glossary of Terms 111
Index 113

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Overview
Introduction
Vibrac is an industry leader in the manufacture of precision
torque measuring equipment. Over fifty years of experience
in the torque-testing field is reflected in every new system.
Vibrac’s commitment to supplying state of the art products
has resulted in the development of the Model 2100 series of
cap Inspectors.
A Windows 7 computer with an IP65 panel and a Resistive
Touch screen operator interface will provide the user with
years of trouble free service.
What’s Inside
This manual is designed to provide the user with a step-by-
step procedure from receipt of the system through operation,
maintenance and calibration.
Following the steps in the first three chapters of this manual
will enable the user to rapidly become familiar with the
basic operation of the system.

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About This Manual
For convenience, this manual is divided into a number of
chapters. A brief description of each chapter follows.
Chapter 1: Unpacking and Inspection
This chapter is a guide to insure that the Cap Inspector is
received in proper condition and that all the necessary
components have been located.
Chapter 2: System Power Up
This chapter contains the required information for
electrically connecting the system components and then
powering up the system.
Chapter 3: System Check
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure to help the
user become familiar with the basic operation of the Model
2101C Cap Inspector by performing a system check.
Chapter 4: Modes of Operation
This chapter describes the functionality of the Run Mode
and the Program Mode as well as how to limit access to the
program mode with a password.
Chapter 5: Profile Manager
This chapter contains a description of the programming
features that can be used to create a profile for a specific test
type and the menus that are used in the process.
Chapter 6: Test Types
This chapter contains a description of the test types that can
be selected.

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Chapter 7: Creating a Removal Torque Test
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure for creating a
Removal Torque Test.
Chapter 8: Creating an Incremental Test
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure for creating
an Incremental Torque Test.
Chapter 9: Creating a Removal & Bridge Test
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure for creating a
Removal and Bridge Torque Test.
Chapter 10: Creating a Reverse Ratchet Test
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure for creating a
Reverse Ratchet Torque Test.
Chapter 11: Creating a Strip Torque Test
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure for creating a
Strip Torque Test.
Chapter 12: Creating an ROPP Test
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure for creating
an ROPP Cap Torque Test.
Chapter 13: Selecting the System Options
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure for selecting
the system options that best suit the application.
Chapter 14: Quick Start
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure for creating a
new profile; with an appropriate name that will measure the
removal torque, re-apply the cap and compare the
measurements with the programmed pass fail limits when
the test is performed.

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Chapter 15: Viewing and Saving Test Results
This chapter contains a description of the procedure for
saving test results and then viewing and printing these
results.
Chapter 16: Modifying Test Reports
This chapter contains a description of the procedure for
modifying reports to fit the application.
Chapter 17: Transmitting Test Results
This chapter provides a description of the output port,
requirements, communication protocol and procedure for
transmitting test results automatically.
Chapter 18: Using The USB Features
This chapter describes in detail the use of a USB drive to
backup the system and to restore profiles.
Chapter 19: Gold Standard Verification
This chapter describes the calibration verification of the Cap
Inspector with a Vibrac Gold Standard.
Chapter 20: Cap Inspector Calibration
This chapter describes the entire calibration process, from
the initial verification through the performance of a user
calibration.
Chapter 21: Setting the Date and Time
This chapter contains a description of the procedure for
setting the Date and Time.
Chapter 22: Down Force Option
This chapter describes the down force mechanism that is
used for testing Child Resistant caps.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual.
Note:
Provides additional information related to the current topic.
Warning:
Alerts you to a danger that might result from doing or not
doing a specific action
Caution:
Suggests precautionary measures to avoid problems.
Important:
Reminds you to take specific action relevant to the
procedure at hand.
Tip:
Tells how to accomplish a procedure with the minimum
number of steps.

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Unpacking And Inspection
What’s Inside
This chapter provides the user with a checklist for the
receipt of a new Model 2002C series Conversion Kit.
Unpacking and Inspection
Your torque meter was carefully inspected, both electrically
and mechanically before shipment. Upon receiving this
system, carefully unpack all items from the shipping
container and check for any signs of damage that may have
occurred during shipment.
Immediately report any shipping damage to the
shipping agent
Retain and use the original packing materials in case re-
shipment is necessary.

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Checklist for Items supplied with the system
The following items are shipped with all 2101 Cap
Inspectors.
Input power cable.
External Power Supply.
Operator's manual.
When calibration equipment is purchased with the system,
the certificates of calibration for the beam and weights are
included behind the front cover of the manual.

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System Power Up and Down
What’s Inside
This chapter contains the required information for powering
up the Model 2101 Cap Inspector and turning it off.
Powering Up the Cap Inspector
Following the steps below will energizes the system.
1. Insert the AC power cable into the power supply.
2. Connect the Power Supply to the receptacle, marked
24V DC on the rear of the Drive Tower.
3. Plug the other end of the AC power cable into an AC
outlet.
The Model 2101 is supplied for use with 120 or 220 VAC
50 or 60 HZ. Consult the factory or your local sales
representative for operation with other voltages.
The use of a surge protector with the system is
recommended as a protective measure against
electrical noise.
Now by actuating the switch on the rear of the tower the
system will be energized and ready for use.

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Initial Display After Power-up
From the time the power switch is actuated, 2 to 3 minutes
will pass while Windows and the 2101 programs are recalled
from memory and loaded for use.
The Profile Library will appear on the touch screen when the
system is ready.
Now by touching the word Removal, this
profile will be selected to run.
The green LED next to it will be illuminated
and the software will advance to the Run
screen.
Selecting a Profile from the Library
Remember to touch the word when making a selection not
the green LED.
Powering Down the Cap Inspector
Always use the Power Switch on the rear of the tower to
turn the system off.

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Do not exit to Windows and shut down like turning off a
computer.
This will cause the software to get out of synchronization
with the power off relay on the controller card.
The system will now be looked up and cannot be restarted
with the Power Switch.
Correcting The Power On Lockup Condition
The solution is to disconnect the AC power cord from the
AC Outlet.
Please observe the Label on the rear panel of the tower.
See below
Wait 30 Seconds
This 30-second delay will insure that the relay has enough
time for its contacts to open before the power is turned back
on.

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System Check
What’s Inside
This chapter contains a step-by-step procedure to help the
user become familiar with the basic operation of the Model
2101 Cap Inspector by performing a system check to verify
that the drive is performing properly upon receipt.
Performing the System Check
In the previous chapter the Removal Test was selected and
therefore the Run Screen for the Removal Test will now be
displayed.
Run Screen
The Run Screen is the starting point for all
tests. Its appearance will change slightly to
match the selected test type.
Observe the Live Torque display in the center of the screen.
When the drive shaft is in the up position and not connected
to a sample to be tested, this display should read zero.

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Zeroing the System
If the display does not read zero, press the Zero Key.
Zero Instruction Screen
The zero instruction screen will now be
displayed as a precautionary measure.
The system must never be zeroed when the shaft is
coupled to the DUT. (Device Under Test)
This action can result in an offset that will effect the
measurements.
Performing The System Check
At this time, do not connect the Drive Shaft to anything.
The dynamic operation of the system can now be verified by
pressing the Open Button and later the Close Button.