Checkline CAP-T User Manual

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01.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

1.1 Included Items

1.2 Optional Items

02.0 Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

03.0 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .003

04.0 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .004

05.0 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .004

06.0 Changing Units Of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

07.0 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

7.1 232 - RS-232 settings sub-menu

7.2 bcd - Mitutoyo BCD settings sub-menu

7.3 AoFF - Automatic shutoff settings sub-menu

7.4 init - Initial (default) settings sub-menu

08.0 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

09.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

9.1 Changing operating modes & measuring units

9.2 Modifying Auto-Shutoff

10.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

10.1 Force Ranges

10.2 Dimensional Drawings

11.0 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

12.0 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CONTENTS

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12.0 WARRANTY

ELECTROMATIC Equip’t Co., Inc. expressly warrants to its buyer for
three (3) years from the date of delivery that the goods sold are free from
defects in workmanship and materials. ELECTROMATIC Equip’t Co., Inc.
will, at its option, repair or replace or refund the purchase price of goods
found to be defective. This remedy shall be the buyer’s sole and exclusive
remedy. Any modification, abuse, exposure to corrosive environment or use
other than intended will void this warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for an
intended purpose. In no event shall ELECTROMATIC Equip’t Co., Inc. be liable
for any incidental and consequential damages in connection with goods sold or
any part thereof.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Check-Line CAP-T Torque Tester. We are confident
that you will get many years of service from this product.

The CAP-T can be used to test a number of different closure shapes and sizes,
along with other types of samples. To maintain normal functioning of the tester,
avoid repetitive overloads and shock loads.

Two models are available. The CAP-T-XX basic model and the CAP-T-XXRS
which includes an RS-232 and Digimatic output for connection to a PC or printer.

Before continuing, carefully unpack the CAP-T and check for any damage.
Inspect the contents to ensure that you have received a tester complete
with all accessories.

1.1 Included items

• CAP-T Torque Tester

• User’s guide (this booklet)

• 4 Sample gripping posts

• AC Adapter

1.2 Optional Items

• Sample Gripping Jaws:

See photo page 3. These jaws are
for use with square or or other
shaped containers, in addition to
round samples. The jaws are
reversible; one side has a V-groove,
while the other side is flat. These jaws
can be mounted to the inside or outside
of the sliders. Part # CAP-T-JAWS

• CAP-T-XX RS Version:

This model allows torque data to be transferred
to a PC, printer, or other device for data analysis.
The package consists of a serial connector and
data button to manually output data. For more
automated data collection, common software
programs such as WinWedge (available from
Electromatic) can be configured to automatically
request data from the CAP-T.

Gripping

Post

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11.0 OUTPUTS

Outputs are available as part of the CTRS communication option. If installed, it
offers RS-232 and Mitutoyo BCD outputs on the 9-pin male connector. Please
refer to the pin diagram below for proper connection.

RS-232

The data transmission can be initiated by pressing the DATA button or by an
external device by sending ASCII "?" to the gauge. The gauge will respond by
sending the current reading in either full or numeric format, depending on the
configuration setting (see Section 3). Polarity sign indicates CW (+) or CCW (-)
torque. The transmitted string has the following format:

[POLARITY (SPACE OR -)][DATA][SPACE][UNITS (IF ENABLED)][CRLF]

Mitutoyo BCD

This output is useful for connection to data collectors, printers, multiplexers or
any other device capable of accepting Mitutoyo BCD data. The transmission is
initiated by the DATA button (see Section 3 about settings) or by the receiving
device.

1 RS-232 receive Input

2 RS-232 transmit Output

3 Mitutoyo request Input

4 Mitutoyo clock Output

5 Signal ground

6 No connection

7 No connection

8 Mitutoyo ready Output

9 Mitutoyo data Output

21

543

7

6

98

P9-BD

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2.0 SET-UP

Carefully unpack the CAP-T and check for
any damage. Inspect the contents to ensure that
you have received a tester complete with all
accessories – see page 2.

Place the tester on a firm, flat and level
working surface free from vibration. If
preferred, the CAP-T can be secured to a
work bench with screws through the four
tapped holes in the underside of the base.
Then insert the posts or sample gripping jaws
into the desired holes on the sliders.

3.0 C

ONTROLS

CAP-T Torque Testers have three
keys for controlling all functions:

POWER: Turns power on and off.
Also used in Calibration mode.

PEAK: Used to select Clockwise
Peak, Counterclockwise Peak or
Normal (real time) display mode.
The actual peak readings are always
captured and can be recalled at any
time.

ZERO: Zeros any tare value (up to
the full capacity of the gauge) and
clears the peak readings stored in
memory.

DATA: (optional) Used to manually
output the torque data point currently
displayed.

Gripping jaws

(optional)

Part # CAP-T-JAWS

Gripping posts (included)

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10.2 Dimensional Drawings

all dimension in mm

[ 8.7

]3.991

10.7 [270.5]

T

P

IW

O

H

NOI

T

5

.941[ 9

.

3.1

]0.33[

4

]8.111[ 4.

NIM 0

:SWAJ

LA

XAM ]9

IM

N

X

AM

XAM ]4.981[ 5.7Ø

NIM ]7.21[ 5.0Ø

3.1Ø

XAM ]9.151[ 0.6Ø

NIM ]0.33[

XAM ]8.111[ 4.4Ø

NIM ]53.6[ 52.0Ø

4.8 [121.8]

1.3 [33.0]