Checkline CAP-TT01 User Manual
Series TT01
DIGITAL CAP TORQUE TESTERS
User’s Guide
ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Tel: 516-295-4300 • 800-645-4330
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide
Thank you…
Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series TT01 digital cap
torque tester, designed to measure bottle cap application and
removal torque.
With proper usage, we are confident that you will get many years
of great service with this product. Mark-10 instruments are
ruggedly built for both laboratory and industrial environments.
This User’s Guide provides setup, safety, and operation
instructions. Dimensions and specifications are also provided.
For additional information or answers to your questions, please
do not hesitate to contact us. Our technical support and
engineering teams are eager to assist you.
Before use, each person who is to use a Series TT01 digital
cap torque tester should be fully trained in appropriate
operation and safety procedures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .........................................................2
POWER ...............................................................3
SETUP ................................................................4
HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS ...................5
OPERATING MODES .........................................7
CHANGING THE UNITS .....................................7
DIGITAL FILTERS ..............................................7
SET POINTS .......................................................8
BREAK DETECTION ..........................................9
FIRST / SECOND PEAK ..................................11
DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS ................13
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTPUTS .............15
CALIBRATION .................................................18
PASSWORDS ...................................................22
OTHER SETTINGS ...........................................23
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................26
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 List of included items
Qty. Part No. Description
1 MTT01-12 /
MTT01-25 /
MTT01-50 /
MTT01-100
1 CT004 Sample gripping posts, 4
1 08-1026 Battery (inside the instrument)
1 - Certificate of calibration
1 09-1165 USB cable
1 - Resource CD (USB driver, user’s guides, MESURTM Lite software,
1 CT001 Flat jaws set, 2 (optional)
1 CT002 Carrying case (optional)
1 CT003 Adjustable jaws set, 2 (optional)
1 CT005 Set of 2.5” sample gripping posts, 4
1 CT006 Set of 4” sample gripping posts, 4
1 CT007 Kit of sample gripping posts, 12
1.2 Safety / Proper Usage
Series TT01 digital cap torque tester
TM
MESUR
gauge DEMO software, User’s Guide)
Caution!
Note the torque tester’s capacity before use and ensure that the capacity is not exceeded.
Producing a torque greater than 150% of the tester’s capacity can damage the internal sensor. An
overload can occur whether the tester is powered on or off.
The tester is designed primarily for the testing of threaded bottle caps, although other items can be tested
as well. Items that should not be used with the tester include potentially flammable substances or
products, items that can shatter in an unsafe manner, and any other components that can present an
exceedingly hazardous situation when acted upon by a load.
The following safety checks and procedures should be performed before and during operation:
1. Never operate the tester if there is any visible damage to the AC adapter or the tester itself.
2. Ensure that the tester is kept away from water or any other electrically conductive liquids at all
times.
3. The tester should be serviced by a trained technician only. AC power must be disconnected and
the tester must be powered off before the housing is opened.
4. Always consider the characteristics of the sample being tested before initiating a test. A risk
assessment should be carried out beforehand to ensure that all safety measures have been
addressed and implemented.
5. Wear eye and face protection when testing, especially when testing brittle samples that have the
potential to shatter under force. Be aware of the dangers posed by potential energy that can
accumulate in the sample during testing. Extra bodily protection should be worn if a destructive
failure of a test sample is possible.
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6. In certain applications, such as the testing of brittle samples that can shatter, or other applications
that could lead to a hazardous situation, it is strongly recommended that a machine guarding
system be employed to protect the operator and others in the vicinity from shards or debris.
7. When the tester is not in use, ensure that the power is turned off.
2 POWER
The TT01 is powered either by an 8.4V NiMH rechargeable battery or by an AC adapter. Since these
batteries are subject to self discharge, it may be necessary to recharge the unit after a prolonged period
of storage. Plug the accompanying charger into the AC outlet and insert the charger plug into the
receptacle on the tester (refer to the illustration below). The battery will fully charge in approximately 8
hours.
USB connector
Serial connector
Power input jack
Caution!
Do not use chargers or batteries other than supplied or instrument damage may occur.
If the AC adapter is plugged in, an icon appears in the lower left corner of the display, as follows:
If the AC adapter is not plugged in, battery power drainage is denoted in a five-step process:
1. When battery life is greater than 75%, the following indicator is present:
2. When battery life is between 50% and 75%, the following indicator is present:
3. When battery life is between 25% and 50%, the following indicator is present:
4. When battery life is less than 25%, the following indicator is present:
5. When battery life drops to approximately 2%, the indicator from step 4 will be flashing.
Several minutes after (timing depends on usage and whether the backlight is turned on or
off), a message appears, “BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW. POWERING OFF”. A 4-tone
audio indicator will sound and the tester will power off.
The tester can be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity. Refer to the Other
Settings section for details.
If battery replacement is necessary, the battery may be accessed by removing the cover attached to the
underside of the base.
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3 SETUP
3.1 Mechanical Setup
Place the sample between the posts or jaws of the tester, and tighten, using the knob. Always ensure that
the sample is gripped firmly, however, excessive tightening of thin-walled closures may result in sample
deformation, possibly affecting test results. When the sample is secured, gradually exert torque on the
bottle cap by hand.
3.1.1 Sample gripping methods
Three different sample gripping methods are available, as shown below:
Posts (included) Flat jaws (optional) Adjustable jaws (optional)
3.1.2 Proper alignment
The center of the bottle cap should be positioned axially with respect to the center of the loading table.
Side loading or off-center loading may produce erroneous readings, and can damage the instrument.
3.1.3 Mounting to a bench
The tester can be mounted to a bench using the four threaded holes on the underside of the base.
3.2 Installing the USB driver
If communicating via USB, install the USB driver provided on the Resource CD. Installation instructions
may also be found on the CD or may be downloaded from
www.mark-10.com
.
Caution!
Install the USB driver before physically connecting the tester to a PC with the USB cable.
Further instructions for configuring and using the tester’s outputs are provided in the Communications
and Outputs section.
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4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS
4.1 Home Screen
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No. Name Description
10
9
Measurement
1
direction
indicator
2 Peaks
3 Primary reading
4 Units
5 Load bar
Break Detection
6
On/Off
7 Mode
Number of stored
8
data points
8
– indicates clockwise direction
– indicates counter-clockwise direction
These indicators are used throughout the display and menu.
The maximum measured clockwise and counter-clockwise readings. These
readings are reset by pressing ZERO or by powering the tester off and on.
The current displayed load reading. See Operating Modes section for
details.
The current measurement unit. Abbreviations are as follows:
ozFin – Ounce-inch
lbFin – Pound-inch
kgFcm – Kilogram-centimeter
Ncm – Newton-centimeter
Nm – Newton-meter
Analog indicator to identify when an overload condition is imminent. The bar
increases either to the right or left from the midpoint of the graph. Increasing
to the right indicates clockwise load, increasing to the left indicates counterclockwise load. If set points are enabled, triangular markers are displayed for
visual convenience. This indicator reflects the actual load, which may not
correspond to the primary reading (depends on operating mode). The ZERO
key does not reset the load bar. See Operating Modes section for details.
The letter “B” appears if the Break Detection function is enabled. Refer to the
Break Detection section for details.
The current measurement mode. Abbreviations are as follows:
RT – Real Time
PCW – Peak Clockwise
PCCW – Peak Counter-clockwise
See Operating Modes section for details about each of these modes
The number of stored data points in memory, up to 1000. Displayed only if
Memory Storage is enabled for the DATA key.
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2
3
4
7
6
5
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Battery / AC
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adapter indicator
Either the AC adapter icon or battery power icon will be shown, depending on
power conditions. Refer to the Power section for details.
Correspond to the programmed set points. Indicator definitions are as follows:
High / low limit
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indicators
– the primary reading is greater than the upper load limit
– the primary reading is between the load limits
– the primary reading is less than the lower load limit
The programmed load limit values. Typically used for pass/fail type testing.
11 Set points
One, two, or no indicators may be present, depending on the configuration
shown in the Set Points menu item.
4.2 Controls
Primary
Label Primary Function
Powers the tester on and off. Press
briefly to power on, press and hold
to power off. Active only when the
Secondary
Label Secondary Function
ENTER
Various uses, as described in the
following sections.
home screen is displayed.
ZERO
MENU
Zeroes the primary reading and
peaks.
Accesses the main menu.
(UP)
ESCAPE
Navigates up through the menu and
sub-menus.
Reverts one step backwards through
the menu hierarchy.
MODE
DATA
Toggles between measurement
modes.
Stores a value to memory and/or
transmits the current reading to an
external device, depending on
configuration.
(DOWN)
DIRECTION
Navigates down through the menu
and sub-menus.
Toggles between clockwise and
counter-clockwise directions while
configuring set points and other menu
functions.
Note: Measurement units are configured through the menu. Refer to the Changing The Units section for
details.
4.3 Menu navigation basics
Most of the tester’s various functions and parameters are configured through the main menu. To access
the menu press MENU. Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the items. The current selection is
denoted with clear text over a dark background. Press ENTER to select a menu item, then use UP and
DOWN again to scroll through the sub-menus. Press ENTER again to select the sub-menu item.
For parameters that may be either selected or deselected, press ENTER to toggle between selecting and
deselecting. An asterisk (*) to the left of the parameter label is used to indicate when the parameter has
been selected.
For parameters requiring the input of a numerical value, use the UP and DOWN keys to increment or
decrement the value. Press and hold either key to auto-increment at a gradually increasing rate. When
the desired value has been reached, press ENTER to save the change and revert back to the sub-menu
item, or press ESCAPE to revert back to the sub-menu item without saving. Press ESCAPE to revert one
step back in the menu hierarchy until back into normal operating mode.
Refer to the following sections for details about setting up particular functions and parameters.
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5 OPERATING MODES
Caution!
In any operating mode, if the capacity of the instrument has been exceeded by more than 110%,
the display will show “OVER” to indicate an overload. A continuous audible tone will be sounded
(if tones are enabled) until the MENU key has been pressed or the load has been reduced to a safe
level.
Three operating modes are possible with the TT01 torque tester. To cycle between the modes, press
MODE while in the home screen.
5.1 Real time (RT)
The primary reading corresponds to the live measured reading.
5.2 Peak Clockwise (PCW)
The primary reading corresponds to the peak clockwise reading observed. If the actual load decreases
from the peak value, the peak will still be retained in the primary reading area of the display. Pressing
ZERO will reset the value.
5.3 Peak Counter-clockwise (PCCW)
Same as above, but for counter-clockwise readings.
6 CHANGING THE UNITS
The TT01 can display five different measurement units. To change the unit, select Units from the menu.
The display will list the available units, as follows:
UNITS
ozFin
* lbFin
kgFcm
Ncm
Nm
The tester will always power on with the unit selected in this sub-menu.
7 DIGITAL FILTERS
Digital filters are provided to help smooth out the readings in situations where there is mechanical
interference in the work area or test sample. These filters utilize the moving average technique in which
consecutive readings are pushed through a buffer and the displayed reading is the average of the buffer
contents. By varying the length of the buffer, a variable smoothing effect can be achieved. The selection
of 1 will disable the filter since the average of a single value is the value itself.
To access digital filter settings, select Filters from the menu. The display appears as follows:
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DIGITAL FILTERS
(1 = Fastest)
Current Reading
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Displayed Reading
512
Two filters are available:
Current Reading – Applies to the peak capture rate of the instrument.
Displayed Reading – Applies to the primary reading on the display.
Available settings: 1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128,256,512,1024. It is recommended to keep the current reading
filter at its lowest value for best performance, and the displayed reading filter at its highest value for best
stability.
8 SET POINTS
8.1 General Information
Set points are useful for tolerance checking (pass/fail) and triggering an external device in process control
applications. Two limits, high and low, are programmed in the tester, and the primary reading is compared
to these limits. The results of the comparisons are indicated via on-screen indicators as well as through
the three outputs provided on the 15-pin connector, thus providing “under”, “in range”, and “over”
signaling. These outputs can be connected to indicators, buzzers, or relays as required for the
application. On-screen indicators are described in the next sub-section.
8.2 Configuration
To configure set points, select Set Points from the menu. The display appears as follows:
SET POINTS
Upper Disabled
* Upper Enabled
5.00 lbFin
Lower Disabled
* Lower Enabled
3.50 lbFin
Either one, two, or none of the set points may be enabled. To toggle between the clockwise and counterclockwise directions, press the DIRECTION key.
If two set points have been enabled, they are displayed in the upper left corner of the display. If only one
set point has been enabled, the word “OFF” appears in place of the value. If no set points have been
enabled, the upper left corner of the display will be blank.
When set points are enabled, the following indicators are shown to the left of the primary reading:
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