Checkline HTG2 User Manual

2 YEAR WARRANTY (RESTRICTIONS APPLY)

Imada, Inc. warrants its products to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in workmanship and material under normal use and proper maintenance for two
years (one year for adapters, attachments and cables) from original purchase. This
warranty shall not be effective if the product has been subject to overload, shock
load, misuse, negligence,accident or repairs attempted by others than Imada, Inc.

During the warranty period, we will, at our option, either repair or replace
defective products. Please call our customer service department for a return
authorization number and return the defective product to us with freight prepaid.

The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY, and we
hereby disclaim all other warranties, express, statutory or implied, applicable to the
products and/or software, including but not limited to all implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness, non-infringement, results, accuracy, security and freedom
from computer virus. In no event shall Imada, Inc.and/or its affiliated companies be
liable for any incidental, consequential or punitive damages in connection with the
use of its products and/or software.

Digital Torque Gauge

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Model HTG2

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Model HTG2 is a highly sophisitcated, torque tester which offers
programmable high/low setpoints for go/no go testing. Store up
to 1,000 values into memory, which can be transmitted using
Digimatic or RS-232 formats. Use the Real Time mode to display
torque transients, or the Peak mode to capture the peak torque
achieved during a test. Select measuring units between lbf-in or
ozf, kgf-cm and N-cm.

PRECAUTIONS

HTG2 Torque Tester is a sensitive instrument. The torque sensor
can be damaged regardless of whether the unit is ON or OFF.

Follow these precautions to keep your HTG2 from being damaged.

1. WARNING!! Do not exceed unit’s capacity regardless if power

is on or off.

2. Only use the Imada AC adapter/charger, other brands may cause

serious damage.

3. Accuracy may be affected if unit is exposed to high humidity,

dust or extreme shock.

4. Do not disassemble unit. Disassembly voids warranty.

5. Recommended re-calibration cycle is one (1) year.

DIMENSIONS

Model Capacity (Resolution)

lbf-in kgf-cm N-cm

HTG2-4 70.00 (0.01 ozf-in) 5.000 (0.001 kgf-cm) 50.00 (0.01 N-cm)
HTG2-15 15.00 (0.01 lbf-in) 20.00 (0.01 kgf-cm) 200.0 (0.1 N-cm)
HTG2-40 40.00 (0.01 lbf-in) 50.00 (0.01 kgf-cm) 500.0 (0.1 N-cm)
HTG2-85 85.0 (0.1 lbf-in) 100.0 (0.1 kgf-cm) 1000 (1 N-cm)

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Imada HTG2 Series Specifications

Accuracy ± 0.5% F.S. ± 1 LSD
Selectable Units ozf-in or lbf-in, kgf-cm, and N-cm
Overload Capacity 200% of F.S. Overload indicator flashes beyond 110% of F.S.
Power Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack or Imada AD120/230 adapter
Battery Indicator Icon flashes when battery is low
Battery Life approx. 8 hours (recharge time approx. 10 hours)
Memory Non-volatile, recall up to 1000 data
Setpoints Programmable high/low setpoints with color-coded LED

indicators and output signal

Outputs RS-232C, Digimatic and ± 2 VDC analog output
Auto Power Off 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes or OFF (selectable)
Operating Temp. 32° to 100°F (0° to 40°C)

COMMUNICATION PORT
RS-232, DIGIMATIC &
±2VDC ANALOG

CABLE

MEASURING
CHUCK

DISPLAY
UNIT

1

2 3

8

6

9

13

45

12

7

11

10

1

Programmable Setpoint LED’s

When high-low setpoints are set,
LED indicates below (-NG), within
(OK), or above set point value
(+NG).

2

CW icon

Indicates CW measurement.

3

CCW icon

Indicates CCW measurement.

4

Reverse +/– values

5

Auto Zero Reset icon

Programmable auto zero reset
duration

6

Auto Memory - Peak Reset icon

7

Battery icon

Flashes when Ni-MH cells need
charging.

8

PEAK icon

Displays continuously when peak
function is active.

9

HOLD icon

Displays when external hold signal
is active or SEND button is pressed.

10

Alarm Icon

11

Auto Power Off icon

12

Units icon

Displays selected measuring units.
(ozf-in, lbf-in, kgf-cm, N-cm)

13

Overload Indicator

Flashes at 110% of rated capacity.

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