AWS-QCM
ELECTROMATIC
E Q U I P M E N T C O., I N C.
600 Oakland Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516–U.S.A.
TEL: 516-295-4300
• FAX: 516-295-4399
www.CheckLine.com
Torque Display
QCM-750f shown with 3/4" Square drive.
USER'S GUIDE
Feb, 2013
CONTENTS 1
CONTENTS
CONTENTS ...................................................1
INTRODUCTION.............................................2
Description ......................................................... 2
System Specifications......................................... 2
OPERATION ..................................................3
Display Operation ............................................... 3
Side Panel Inputs .............................................. 4
DC In............................................................... 4
RS-232........................................................... 4
Charging the Batteries......................................... 4
RS-232............................................................... 5
RS232 Transfer Protocol.................................. 5
RS232 Datastream Format.............................. 5
RS232 Cable Pinouts ...................................... 5
PROGRAMMING & NAVIGATION .....................7
Menu Tree ....................................................... 8
Button Operation:............................................ 9
MENU TREE:........................................................ 9
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS ...................... 13
Operating Mode................................................ 13
Peak ............................................................. 13
1st Peak ....................................................... 13
Track............................................................. 13
Selecting a TransducerError! Bookmark not defined.
Engineering Units.............................................. 13
Full Scale.......................................................... 13
Low Limit .......................................................... 13
High Limit ......................................................... 14
SERVICE AND WARRANTY ............................ 15
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INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION
The AWS-QCM torque tester is designed to provide for a wide range of
The AWS-QCM torque tester is designed to provide for a wide range of
torque testing applications in the smallest foot print at a very reasonable
torque testing applications in the smallest foot print at a very reasonable
price. Features include an LCD graphics display, built-in battery pack
price. Features include an LCD graphics display, built-in battery pack
for remote testing and robust design. A menu based user interface allows
for remote testing and robust design. A menu based user interface allows
for a wide range of software configurations while keeping the tester easy
for a wide range of software configurations while keeping the tester easy
to use.
to use.
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
DimensionsDimensions
Power RequirementsPower Requirements
Operating Temperature Range
Data Communications
Accurac
Range
Displa
Units
Filter
Width: 4.25", Height: 1", Depth: 7.0", Weight:1.0 Lbs. Width: 4.25", Height: 1", Depth: 7.0", Weight:1.0 Lbs.
9V DC, 150 mA (120V mains adapter standard, 2409V DC, 150 mA (120V mains adapter standard, 240v
mains adapter avaliable). Standard internal NiMH
batteries.
0˚C to 50˚C
RS-232-C
0.5% of Indicated Reading with AWS series
transducers.
Optional 0.25% of Indicated.
10% to 100% at 0.5% accuracy
Optional 5% to 100% at 0.5% accuracy
Other ranges available upon request
4 active digits
Optional 5 active digits
8 Selectable engineering units.
Special units available, please inquire.
Selectable Hz filter: 125, 250, 500, 1000, 1500, &
2000
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OPERATION 3
OPERATION ION
DISPLAY OPERATION DISPLAY OPERATION
Button Function: Button Function:
1: Turns the display On 1: Turns the display On
Zeroes the transducer if no peak has been captured. Zeroes the transducer if no peak has been captured.
Clears the reading if a peak has been captured. (Peak and 1
Clears the reading if a peak has been captured. (Peak and 1st Peak
Modes)
Modes)
2: Turns the display Off 2: Turns the display Off
3: Programmable 'Soft Buttons'. The function of these buttons vary with
3: Programmable 'Soft Buttons'. The function of these buttons vary with
the current menu set and is shown on the bottom two lines of the
the current menu set and is shown on the bottom two lines of the
display.
display.
4: Accepts the reading into memory 4: Accepts the reading into memory
Scrolls back one level in the menu system Scrolls back one level in the menu system
st
Peak
1
2
4
3
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SIDE PANEL INPUTS
DC In
The interface for the AC Adapter supplied with the unit. Use this if you
plan on working under Mains power. Use only the AC adapter provided
with the unit. Use of another power source will void the warranty and
may cause severe damage to the display.
RS-232
If you are downloading to a printer, data collector, computer, etc., this is
the mini-plug interface for the RS-232 cable. Values are sent via RS232 every time the unit auto-clears or the ENT/clr button is pressed
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
1. The batteries in this system should last approximately 12 hours
when fully charged. The Low-Battery indicator on the display will
illuminate when the battery voltage is low. Typically, the user will
have between 15-30 minutes before the batteries become too weak to
power the unit.
2. The batteries are charged any time the system is plugged-in. In Fast
Charge mode, i.e. the unit is plugged in and the power is OFF, charge
time is between 2 and 4 hours depending on battery charge level. The
green LED on the front panel will flash when the battery is charging
and turned off. It is recommended the tester be plugged in when not
in use. This will not harm the unit and will increase battery life.
Note: If the tester is to be stored for several months, always ensure the
battery is completely charged prior to storage.
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RS-232 RS-232
The AWS-QC display can be connected to a printer, computer or data
The AWS-QC display can be connected to a printer, computer or data
collector via its RS232 interface. Every time a reading is accepted into
collector via its RS232 interface. Every time a reading is accepted into
memory, a peak is cleared, or data is transmitted via the print data
memory, a peak is cleared, or data is transmitted via the print data
menu(s), it is transmitted via the RS-232 port. To download the
menu(s), it is transmitted via the RS-232 port. To download the
readings, go to the DATA MENU. Cables are available directly from AWS,
readings, go to the DATA MENU. Cables are available directly from AWS,
or they can be constructed according to the following tables. AWS also
or they can be constructed according to the following tables. AWS also
offers various software packages to get your readings into excel or other
offers various software packages to get your readings into excel or other
programs. Call us for more information
programs. Call us for more information
RS232 Transfer Protocol RS232 Transfer Protocol
Protoco
Protocol Value Value
l
Cable 9 pin to mini-
plug.
Baud 9600
Parity None
Bits 8
S Bit 1
Flow None
RS232 Datastream Format
mmmbsdddddbuuuuucl,
m Memory Location
s Sign (space or -) c Carriage Return
d Data with Decimal
Point
u Units b Blank
RS232 Cable Pinouts
Pin # Description Pin # Description
where:
l Line Feed
1 Unused 6 Unused
2 Transmit 7 Unused
3 Receive 8 Unused
4 Unused 9 Unused
5 Ground
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PROGRAMMING & NAVIGATION TION
ENTERS THE MENU
SYSTEM
The AWS product line has been newly redesigned to provide a consistent
The AWS product line has been newly redesigned to provide a consistent
interface throughout the product line. We have made the user interface
interface throughout the product line. We have made the user interface
menu driven, as opposed to 'hard coded'. This has provided several
menu driven, as opposed to 'hard coded'. This has provided several
advantages. First, once you learn the basics, you can operate any of our
advantages. First, once you learn the basics, you can operate any of our
products with the shortest learning curve possible. Second, it allows us to
products with the shortest learning curve possible. Second, it allows us to
offer a greater array of functionality than was previously possible.
offer a greater array of functionality than was previously possible.
Third, it allows the user the opportunity to economically upgrade and/or
Third, it allows the user the opportunity to economically upgrade and/or
customize the tester at any point in the future.
customize the tester at any point in the future.
The four buttons on the bottom row are programmable or "Soft Buttons".
The four buttons on the bottom row are programmable or "Soft Buttons".
The functionality of the buttons will vary with the current selection.
The functionality of the buttons will vary with the current selection.
There are two ways to change settings, or otherwise gain access to the
There are two ways to change settings, or otherwise gain access to the
operation of the tester:
operation of the tester:
1. Live programming: Where the "soft" buttons have text above them,
1. Live programming: Where the "soft" buttons have text above them,
pressing the button will scroll through the options. In the picture
pressing the button will scroll through the options. In the picture
above, pressing the down arrow will scroll through the Modes of
above, pressing the down arrow will scroll through the Modes of
SELECTS MODE
OF OPERATION
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Operation. These include Peak, 1st Peak and Track. The Up Arrow
will scroll through the engineering units.
2. Menu Driven: There are two sets of menus in the display.
a. Bottom right Oval button will scroll through the Tester Operating
Functions. For basic testers, this includes the RUN MODE and
MEMORY (MEM) MODE. Toggling this button will change the
functions of the other soft buttons appropriately.
b. MENU (bottom left oval) will take you to the main menu system.
Shown below is a sample of one menu screen
MENU
LOCATIO
MENU ACTION
BUTTONS
MENU SCROLL
BUTTONS
RETURNS TO
PREVIOUS
MENU TREE
Operation Overview: There are 7 buttons on the display face: On/clr,
Off, four programmable or ‘soft’ buttons, Zero, and Enter. The exact
function of the soft buttons is defined by the bottom two rows of text and
will vary depending on the current mode of operation. Pressing the ENT
button will take you back to the previous screen, until you return to the
run mode.
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Button Operation:
Run Mode (Current mode displayed):
ON: Clears the peak reading if saved, Zero’s the display and erases the
memory location otherwise.
ENT: Save current reading in memory if memory is on and clears the
peak reading.
Memory Mode (MEM displayed instead of Run):
ON: Goes to run mode without erasing memory location.
ENT: Scrolls to next empty location.
Either Mode:
RUN -> MEM: (soft button) changes the mode of the arrow buttons.
Up and Down: (soft buttons) Units and mode respectively for RUN;
Memory location for MEM. Depends on the right programmable button.
MENU: Enter menus.
MENU Operation:
ENT: Previous menu.
Up and Down: Scroll through the current menu.
Programmable keys: Menu actions. The text varies depending of the
active menu selection.
MENU TREE:
1 PEAK OPTIONS MENU
SEL: Enters menu.
1-1 Auto clear
+, - Set time in seconds.
Auto-clear works in Peak and 1
operator from manually clearing the display after taking a reading.
Auto-clear can be set from one to nine seconds, or completely off.
With auto-clear disabled, this reading will continue to display
until the operator stores it by pressing the ENT button, or clears it by
pressing the On button.
Pressing the + key will change "Off" to a value of "1", referring to
the number of seconds the system will hold a reading on the screen
before clearing. Repeatedly press arrow key to scroll from "Off to "9".
When the desired value is shown, press the enter button.
Once the unit is returned to operational mode, AC will show on
the bottom of the display. Because auto-clear is now active, this reading
will show for the user specified number of seconds and then clear the
st
Peak modes, freeing the
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display. From now on, every reading will clear and be stored
automatically into memory.
* Remember auto-clear will not work in Track Mode.
1-2 Filter
+, - Set filter value in Hz.
125, 250, 500, 1000, 1500 & 2000.
1-3 Peak Blanking
+, - Set blanking in percent of full scale.
Peak Blanking sets the minimum threshold at which torque is
captured as a peak. Pressing the + and - buttons will toggle this from 2%
through 50% of Full Scale. Pressing the ENT button will accept this value
and return to Run Mode.
1-4 Sign Lock
+, - Toggle On or Off.
The Sign Lock feature allows the user to select the torque
direction of the peak to be captured. With Sign Lock ON, the initial
direction or sign is the default direction. Any peak measured in the
non-selected direction will be measured, but not captured as a peak. To
reset the sign, either cycle the power or zero the unit.
With Sign Lock OFF, the tester will capture both CW and CCW
torque.
1-5 Edit Limits
High or Low edits that limit.
Limit editing:
Up and Down: Change the digit specified (5 is decimal point, OFF
turns the limit off)
DIG: Changes which digit to edit.
ENT: Accepts changes.
2 SYSTEM MENU
SEL: Enters menu.
2-1 Sleep
+, -: Set time in minutes.
To conserve battery life, the display is equipped with a "sleep"
mode, which sets the limit to standby after a user-settable amount of
time has passed without activity. Press the + key to increase the number
of minutes the unit will wait for input, or the - key to decrease the
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number. The highest possible sleep setting is 20 minutes. Press ENT to
accept the value and continue to the next function.
2-2 Lockout Menu
SEL: Enter menu.
2-2-1 Mode Lockout
Toggle on or off.
2-2-2 Units Lockout
Toggle on or off.
2-2-3 Scroll Lockout
Toggle on or off.
2-3 Contrast
+, -: Change the contrast of the display.
2-4 Information
SYS: Gives detailed info about the system.
TD: Gives detailed info about the transducer.
3 DATA MENU
SEL: Enters menu.
3-1 Print Memory
Send: Prints the currently saved readings.
3-2 Clear Memory
CLR: Followed by ENT clears the readings saved in memory.
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3-3 Reset All
CLR: Followed by ENT clears all readings and all sets. Should be
used approximately every 5000 readings.
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DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
The following is a description of the standard features of the AWS
product line.
OPERATING MODE
Current operating mode (Peak, 1st Peak or Track) will show on the
display. Press the Πkey to toggles between them.
Peak
Displays and retains the maximum torque experienced by the wrench, as
occurs when operating the wrench in the tightening direction. The Peak
Mode is used for all power tools and some dial wrenches.
1st Peak
Detects the “first peak” of torque experienced by the wrench, capturing
the initial torque as occurs when the torque wrench cams over. First
Peak is used primarily for Click torque wrenches and cam over
screwdrivers.
Track
Displays torque as it is being applied to the transducer. Track mode is
used primarily for verifying calibration of the unit.
ENGINEERING UNITS
Shows the current engineering units. Press the key to cycle
through the eight possible choices: Kgf m, KgfCm, gfCm, cNm, Nm, FT LB,
IN LB, IN OZ.
FULL SCALE
This screen shows the Full-Scale value of the Torque Shaft. This is not a
field adjustable value.
LOW LIMIT
Use the low limit setting as a means of visually flagging the operator
when a reading fails to reach a desired minimum value. A small down
arrow will appear on the screen if a peak is captured below the limit
setting.
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The limit is adjusted by using the navigation buttons to set the first four
digits to the desired value. The fifth digit is used to select the decimal
point position. The up and down buttons under the “Soft” button
Change will change the value from 0-9. Pressing the “soft” DIG will
scroll through the digit positions. When the correct value is entered,
pressing the ENT button will return you to the menu system.
Once all the digits have been set, press the MEM key to accept the value
and return to Program Function mode. The next time a reading is taken,
"LO" will appear on the display if the captured value is less than the
low limit
HIGH LIMIT
Use the high limit setting as a means of visually flagging the operator
when a reading falls over a desired maximum value. High limits are set
in the identical way as low limits. Please refer to the Low Limit section
for details.
NOTE ON LIMITS: The green LED on the front of the display will flash
when a peak is captured that falls within the limit setting.
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SERVICE AND WARRANTY
SERVICE
To ensure the best possible support for our customers, Advanced Witness Series
maintains a complete calibration and repair facility for all its products. We keep
in stock most replacement parts for torque testers, transducers, and our line of
digital wrenches. When you buy a product from us, the only place you need to go
for parts and service is...us! For service, call (408) 453-5070, Monday through
Friday, between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Coast Time.
THE WARRANTY CARD
In order to ensure protection of the warranty as described below, you MUST fill in
the appropriate information on the warranty card that came with your unit and
return it to Advanced Witness Series, Inc. within 30 days of receipt of item.
We wish to call your attention to the fact that this system and various components
need calibration and certification on a periodic basis. By returning the card to
us, you will receive timely notification as to when this re-calibration and recertification is due.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES, INC. products are warranted free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment.
This warranty does not include failures due to application of torque to
transducers or loaders beyond the stated capacity, operating system with a
damaged transducer cord, nor any other misuse, abuse, or tampering. When used
with impact type wrenches, the warranty is limited to the electronic digital
display units only. This warranty does not cover calibrations.
All freight charges are the responsibility of the company or individual returning
the item(s) for repair. Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.
Any modification to any of this equipment, without the express written approval
of ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES, INC., will void this warranty. ADVANCED
WITNESS SERIES disclaims any and all liability, obligation or responsibility for
the modified product; and any claims, demands or causes of action for damage or
for personal injuries resulting from the modification and/or use of such a
modified ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES product.
ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES, INC.'S OBLIGATION WITH RESPECT TO ITS
PRODUCTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AND IN NO
EVENT, SHALL ADVANCED WITNES SERIES, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL, OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE OR
ANY OTHER EXPENSE WHICH MAY ARISE IN CONNECTION WITH OR AS A
RESULT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR THE USE OR INFORMATION THEREOF IN A
JOB. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES
WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR OTHERWISE OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE SHALL
APPLY TO ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES.
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