Checkline WT3-200 User Manual

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CHECK•LINE
Model WT3-200
WIRE TERMINAL PULL TESTER
User’ s Guide
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Thank you…
Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 WT3-200 wire terminal pull tester, designed for pull test applications up to 200 lbF (1,000 N).
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 many years of service in 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 the WT3-200 should be fully trained in appropriate operation and safety procedures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .........................................................2
POWER ...............................................................3
MECHANICAL SETUP .......................................4
HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS ...................6
OPERATING MODES .........................................8
DIGITAL FILTERS ..............................................8
SET POINTS .......................................................9
DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS ................10
COMMUNICATIONS ........................................12
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 08-1026 Battery (inside the tester) 1 - Certificate of calibration 1 09-1165 USB cable 1 - Resource CD (USB driver, user’s guides, MESURTM Lite software,
MESUR
08-1022 AC adapter body with US, EU, or UK prong 1 WT3001 Optional carrying case 1 WT3002 Optional ring terminal fixture
1.2 Safety / Proper Usage
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Caution!
Note the tester’s capacity of 200 lbF [1,000 N]. Producing a force greater than 150% of capacity can damage the internal load cell. An overload can occur whether the tester is powered on or off.
Typical materials able to be tested include many manufactured items, such as wires, tubing, and other samples. 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 force.
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.
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.
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2 POWER
The tester 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.
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:
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 sheet metal cover on the underside of the base.
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 will appear, “BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW. POWERING OFF”. A 4-tone audio indicator will sound and the tester will power off.
USB connector Power input jack
Serial connecto
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3 SETUP
3.1 Assembly
The lever is shipped disassembled from the unit to prevent damage in transit. To install, match the pin on the cam mechanism with the corresponding blind hole in the lever hub. Then, tighten the plastic knob into the threaded hole in the lever hub.
3.2 Mounting
Place the tester on a clean, flat and level work area free from vibration. If desired, the tester can be secured to the work area with four 1/4-20 screws fastened into the underside of the base.
3.3 Sample setup
1. Secure the terminal into the standard terminal fixture or optional ring terminal fixture, as shown in the figures below. Index the fixtures until the desired slot or ring size is aligned with the cam mechanism adjacent to the lever. The fixtures will click when indexing to each size selection.
Fig. 3.1
Wire terminal fixture
Fig. 3.2
Ring terminal fixture (optional)
2. Rotate the lever clockwise until its end of travel.
3. Insert the loose end of the wire between the cams in the mechanism adjacent to the lever, as shown in the figure below. Keep the wire taut as it is inserted.
Fig. 3.3
Cam mechanism
4. Rotate the lever counter-clockwise to engage the loose end of the wire, as shown in the figure below. Continue rotating to produce force on the sample. The lever will reach its end of travel before contacting the keypad / display housing.
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Fig. 3.4
Rotating the lever
5. When the test is complete, rotate the lever clockwise until the end of travel. The cams will open and the wire will be released.
3.4 Installing the ring terminal fixture
To install or uninstall the standard terminal fixture or optional ring terminal fixture, loosen the screw in the center of the fixture, remove, place the other fixture in the receptacle, and re-tighten the screw.
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4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS
4.1 Home Screen
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No. Name Description 1 Tension /
compression indicator
2 Peak
3 Primary reading 4 Units
5 Load bar
6 Mode
7 Number of stored
data points
- Tension (pull) direction.
- Compression (push) direction. Not typically used. These indicators are used throughout the display and menu. The maximum measured tension force. This reading can be reset by pressing ZERO or by powering the tester off and on. The current displayed reading. See Operating Modes section for details. The current measurement unit. Abbreviations are as follows: lbF – Pound-force ozF – Ounce-force kgF – Kilogram-force N – Newton kN – Kilonewton Analog indicator to help identify when an overload condition is imminent. The bar increases from left to right, indicating increasing 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 current measurement mode. Abbreviations are as follows: RT – Real Time PK – Peak BRK – Break Detection 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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8 Battery / AC
adapter indicator
10 High / low limit
indicators
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:
– the displayed value is greater than the upper force limit – the displayed value is between the limits
– the displayed value is less than the lower force limit
11 Set points
The programmed force limits. Typically used for pass/fail type testing. 1, 2, 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. Enters 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, transmits the current reading to an external
(DOWN) DELETE
Navigates down through the menu and sub-menus. Enables and disables Delete mode
while viewing stored data. device, and/or initiates automatic data output, depending on setup.
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 tester has been exceeded by more than 110%, the display will show “OVER” to indicate an overload. A continuous audible tone will be sounded until the MENU key has been pressed or the load has been reduced to a safe level.
Three operating modes are possible with the WT3-200. 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 (PK)
The primary reading corresponds to the peak tension reading observed. If the actual force 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 Break Detection (BRK)
Arms the tester for automatic data output, automatic zero, and/or automatic data storage upon sample break, as configured in the Break Detection menu. This mode will only appear if enabled in the Break
Detection menu.
6 CHANGING THE UNITS
The WT3-200 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
* lbF ozF kgF N kN
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 will appear as follows:
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DIGITAL FILTERS
(1 = Fastest)
Current Reading 8 Displayed Reading 8
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), triggering an external device such as an indicator or alarm in process control applications. Two limits, high and low, are specified and stored in the non­volatile memory of the instrument and the primary reading is compared to these limits. The results of the comparisons are indicated 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.
8.2 Configuration
To configure set points, select Set Points from the menu. The screen will appear as follows:
SET POINTS Upper Disabled * Upper Enabled
25.0 Lower Disabled * Lower Enabled
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Either one, two, or none of the set points may be enabled.
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” will appear in place of the value. If no set points have been enabled, the upper left corner of the display will be blank.
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When set points are enabled, the following indicators are shown to the left of the primary reading:
– the displayed value is greater than the upper
force limit (NO GO HIGH)
– the displayed value is between the limits (GO)
– the displayed value is less than the lower force
limit (NO GO LOW)
Set point indicators and outputs reference the displayed reading, not necessarily the current live load.
8.2 Set Point Outputs Schematic
9 DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS
The WT3-200 has storage capacity of 1,000 data points. Readings may be stored, viewed, and output to an external device. Individual, or all, data points may be deleted. Statistics are calculated for the data presently in memory.
To enable memory storage, select DATA Key from the menu, then scroll to Memory Storage and press ENTER. Then exit the menu. In the home screen, the data record number 0000 will appear below the primary reading. Press DATA at any time to save the displayed reading. The record number will increment each time DATA is pressed. If DATA is pressed when memory is full the message “MEMORY FULL” will be flashed at the bottom of the display and a double audio tone will be sounded.
To view, edit, and output stored readings and statistics, select Memory from the menu. The screen appears as follows:
MEMORY
View Data
View Statistics Output Data Output Statistics Output Data & Stats Clear All Data
9.1 View Data
All the saved data points may be viewed. The record number is displayed, along with the corresponding value and presently set unit of measurement. Any readings may be deleted individually. To do so, scroll
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to the desired reading and press DELETE. The letter “D” will appear to the left of the record number, indicating that the tester is in Delete mode, as follows:
0001 24.8 lbF 0002 22.2 lbF 0003 24.6 lbF 0004 18.9 lbF D 0005 20.0 lbF 0006 19.9 lbF 0007 20.2 lbF
Press ENTER to delete the value. To exit Delete mode, press DELETE again. Any number of readings may be individually deleted, however, all readings may also be cleared simultaneously. Refer to the Clear
All Data section for details.
9.2 Statistics
Statistical calculations are performed for the saved values. Calculations include number of readings, minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation.
9.3 Output Data
Press ENTER to output data to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING DATA…”, then “DATA SENT”. If there was a problem with communication, the display will show, “DATA NOT SENT”. Saved data can be downloaded by Mark-10 data collection programs. Refer to their respective user’s guides for details.
9.4 Output Statistics
Press ENTER to output statistics to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING STATS…”, then “STATS SENT”. If there was a problem with communication, the display will show, “STATS NOT SENT”.
9.5 Output Data & Stats Press ENTER to output data and statistics to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING DATA”, then “SENDING STATS…”, then “DATA SENT”, then “STATS SENT”. If there was a problem with communication, the display will show, “DATA NOT SENT” and/or “STATS NOT SENT”.
9.6 Clear All Data Press ENTER to clear all data from the memory. A prompt will be shown, “CLEAR ALL DATA?”. Select Yes to clear all the data, or No to return to the sub-menu.
For output of data and/or statistics, RS-232 or USB output must be enabled. Data formatting is <CR><LF> following each value. Units can be either included or excluded. Output of data via the Mitutoyo output is possible, however, output of statistics is not. Refer to the Communications section for details.
Note: Data is not retained while the tester is powered off.
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10 COMMUNICATIONS
Communication with the WT3-200 is achieved through the micro USB or 15-pin serial ports located at the bottom of the instrument, as shown in the illustration in the Power section. Communication is possible only when the tester is in the main operating screen (i.e. not in a menu or configuration area).
10.1 Installing the USB driver
It is recommended that the USB driver be installed before physically connecting the tester to the PC with a USB cable.
1. Insert the Resource CD supplied with the tester into the CD/DVD drive in the computer. Then, navigate in Windows Explorer or My Computer to one of the following folders on the CD:
Windows 2000 through Vista - “Win_2K_XP_S2K3_Vista”
Windows 7 - “Windows_7”
2. Execute the installer application “Mark-10USBInstaller.exe” by double-clicking it. When the program launches, one of the following windows will appear, depending on the operating system:
or
Click “Install”.
3. The next screen appears as follows:
Click “Continue Anyway”.
4. After installation completes the following screen may appear in non-Windows 7 operating systems.
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Restart the computer before connecting a Mark-10 USB device.
5. After Windows as restarted, plug in the device. The following will occur:
Windows 7 Operating Systems When the Mark-10 USB device has been plugged into a USB port, the driver will automatically be found. When the driver installation is complete, a message will appear as follows: “The MARK-10 USB DEVICE driver is now installed and ready to use”.
Non-Windows 7 Operating Systems When the Mark-10 USB device has been plugged into a USB port, the following screen appears:
Select “No, not this time”, then click “Next”.
6. The next screen appears as follows:
Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, then click “Next”.
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7. The next screen appears as follows:
Click “Continue Anyway”.
8. The next, and final, screen appears as follows:
Click “Finish”. The Mark-10 USB device is now installed and ready to use. The COM port number assigned by Windows may be identified in Device Manager, or in the communication application being used, such as MESURgauge or HyperTerminal.
10.2 Serial / USB
To set up RS-232 and USB communication, select Serial/USB Settings from the menu. The screen appears as follows:
SERIAL/USB SETTINGS * RS232 Selected USB Selected + Baud Rate + Data Format
Select either RS-232 or USB input (output is always simultaneous through both the USB and RS-232 ports). Communication settings are permanently set to the following:
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Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None
Other settings are configured as follows:
10.2.1 Baud Rate
Select the baud rate as required for the application. It must be set to the same value as the receiving device.
10.2.2 Data Format
Select the desired data format. The screen appears as follows:
DATA FORMAT * Numeric + Units Numeric Only Invert Polarity Omit Polarity
Selection Description
Numeric + Units Output format includes the value and unit of measure. Compression values have
positive polarity, tension values have negative polarity. Numeric Only Output format includes the value only. Polarity same as above. Invert Polarity Compression values have negative polarity, tension values have positive polarity.
May be selected in addition to the Numeric + Units / Numeric Only selection. Omit Polarity Both directions are formatted with positive polarity. May be selected in addition to
the Numeric + Units / Numeric Only selection.
10.2.3 Data Communication
Individual data points may be transmitted by pressing DATA. The WT3-200 will also respond to the following ASCII commands:
? Request the displayed reading MEM Transmit all stored readings STA Transmit statistics
All commands must be terminated with a Carriage Return character or with a Carriage Return/Line Feed combination. The tester’s responses are always terminated with a Carriage Return/Line Feed.
Any detected errors are reported back by means of error code *10 (illegal command).
10.3 Mitutoyo BCD settings This output is useful for connection to data collectors, printers, multiplexers, or any other device capable of accepting Mitutoyo BCD data. Individual data points may be transmitted by pressing DATA or by requesting it from the Mitutoyo communication device (if available). Automatic output of individual data points is also possible. Refer to the Break Detection menu for details. To enable Mitutoyo output, select the desired format – either with polarity or without polarity. The screen appears as follows:
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MITUTOYO BCD
* Disabled Ena w/o Polarity Ena w/Polarity
10.4 Break Detection Three functions can be triggered automatically upon sample break (break detection), defined as a 50% drop in load from the peak:
1. Transmit the peak reading
2. Save the peak value to memory
3. Zero the primary and peak readings
These automatic functions can help automate and expedite testing processes. If beeps are enabled, an audible tone will sound when the output, storage, and zero functions have occurred. In order for break detection to be active, the appropriate operating mode must be selected. See the Operating Modes section for details. The display will appear as follows:
BREAK DETECTION
* Enabled + Break Settings + Auto Output * Auto Storage * Auto Zero
Any combination of the above functions may be selected.
Function Description Enabled Break Settings
If enabled, BRK will appear as one of the operating modes. Press ENTER to access the Break Detection Settings sub-menu. See Section
10.4.1 for details.
Auto Output
Press ENTER to access the Auto Output Settings sub-menu. See Section
10.4.2 for details.
Auto Storage Auto Zero
Automatically stores the peak reading to memory. Automatically zeroes the display following data transmission and/or storage.
10.4.1 Break Detection Settings
Set up the trigger for auto output and storage, and the delay to zero the primary and peak readings. The display will appear as follows:
BREAK DETECTION
SETTINGS
Trig. Threshold 5 % Auto Zero Delay 3 sec.
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Trig. Threshold
Sets the percentage of full scale at which the break detection feature becomes active. This threshold is provided to ignore peaks that can occur during sample loading and unloading. Available settings: 5-50%, in 5% increments.
Auto Zero Delay
Sets the time delay before the primary and peak readings are zeroed. Available settings: 1-60 sec., in 1 sec. increments between 1-5 sec., in 5 sec. increments between 5-60 sec.
10.4.2 Auto Output Settings
Select the output type. One, both, or no output types may be enabled. The display will appear as follows:
AUTO OUTPUT
SETTINGS
RS232/USB Output Mitutoyo Output
10.5 Analog Output
This output can be used for chart recorders, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, or any other compatible devices with analog inputs. The output produces ±1 volt at full scale of the instrument. The polarity of the signal is positive for compression and negative for tension.
10.6 DATA Key Functions The DATA key can be configured to perform several functions. To configure the DATA key, select DATA Key from the menu. The display will appear as follows:
DATA KEY
* RS232/USB Output Mitutoyo Output Memory Storage
Three options are available:
Selection Function when pressing DATA
RS232/USB Output Mitutoyo Output Memory Storage
Outputs data via the serial and USB ports Outputs data via Mitutoyo (Digimatic) through the serial port Stores a reading to memory (refer to the Memory section for details)
Any combination of the above functions may be selected.
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10.7 I/O Connector Pin Diagram (DB-9HD-15 female)
Pin No. Description Input / Output
1 Signal Ground --­2 Tension Overload Output 3 RS-232 Receive Input 4 RS-232 Transmit Output 5 +12V DC Output 6 Analog Output Output 7 Compression Overload Output 8 Mitutoyo Clock
Output Bit 2
9 Mitutoyo Data
10 Mitutoyo Request
11 “Under” Set Point Output 12 “Over” Set Point Output 13 “Within” Set Point Output 14 Do not connect --­15 Mitutoyo Ready
Output Bit 0
Input Bit 3
Output Bit 1
Output
Output
Input
Output
11 CALIBRATION
11.1 Initial Physical Setup
The tester should be mounted vertically to a test stand or fixture rugged enough to withstand a load equal to the full capacity of the instrument. The lever mechanism should be removed. Certified deadweights or master load cells should be used, along with appropriate mounting brackets and fixtures. Caution should be taken while handling such equipment.
11.2 Calibration Procedure
1. Select Calibration from the menu. The display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
To invert the display, press the DIRECTION button.
THEN PRESS ENTER
2. Press DIRECTION to invert the display, if desired. ENTER to continue. The display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
ENTER # CAL POINTS
(1 TO 10)
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The tester can be calibrated at up to 10 points. Enter the number of calibration points (at least one point must be selected).
Note: To achieve the accuracy specification of ±0.2%, it is recommended to calibrate the tester at 5 or more evenly spaced increments, such as 40, 80, 120, 160, and 200 lb loads.
3. To escape the Calibration menu at any time, press ESCAPE. The display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
NOT COMPLETE
CANCEL EXIT W/O SAVING
Selecting “CANCEL” will revert back to the Calibration setup. Selecting “EXIT W/O SAVING” will return to the menu without saving changes.
4. After the number of calibration points has been entered, press ENTER. The display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
OFFSET
Place force tester horizontal.
THEN PRESS ZERO
5. Place the tester horizontally on a level surface free from vibration, then press ZERO. The tester will calculate offsets, and the display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
OFFSET
Please wait…
CALIBRATION
OFFSET
Sen.Offset Adj.Passed Ana.Offset Adj.Passed
Sen.Offset Adj.Failed Ana.Offset Adj.Failed
CALIBRATION
OFFSET
If failed:
6. The following screen appears after the offsets have been calculated:
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CALIBRATION
Attach necessary weight fixtures.
THEN PRESS ENTER
Attach weight fixtures (brackets, hooks, etc), as required. Do not yet attach any weights or apply any calibration loads. Then press ENTER.
7. The display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
Optionally exercise load cell a few times.
THEN PRESS ENTER
Optionally exercise the load cell several times (at full scale, if possible), then press ENTER.
8. After displaying “PLEASE WAIT…” the display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
ENSURE NO LOAD
THEN PRESS ZERO
9. The display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
GAIN ADJUST
APPLY FULL-SCALE LOAD
200.0 lbF +/-20%
THEN PRESS ENTER
Apply a weight equal to the full scale of the instrument, then press ENTER.
Remove the load, leave the fixtures in place, then press ZERO.
10. The display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
APPLY LOAD
1 OF 5
ENTER LOAD:
40.0 LBF
THEN PRESS ENTER
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Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust the load value as required. The load values default to evenly spaced increments, as indicated by the previously entered number of data points. Apply the calibration load. Then press ENTER.
Repeat the above step for the number of data points selected.
11. After all the calibration points have been completed, the display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION
COMPLETE
SAVE & EXIT EXIT W/O SAVING
To save the calibration information, select “SAVE & EXIT”. To exit without saving the data select “EXIT W/O SAVING”.
12. Any errors are reported by the following screens:
CALIBRATION
Units must be lbF.
PLEASE TRY AGAIN
PRESS ENTER
Displayed at the start of calibration if a disallowed unit is selected.
LOAD NOT STABLE
PLEASE TRY AGAIN
Ensure that the load is not swinging, oscillating, or vibrating in any manner. Then try again.
CALIBRATION
LOAD TOO LOW
PLEASE TRY AGAIN
The calibration weight does not match the set value.
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CALIBRATION
LOAD TOO CLOSE
TO PREVIOUS
PLEASE TRY AGAIN
The entered calibration point is too close to the previous point.
12 PASSWORDS
Two separate passwords may be set to control access to the Calibration section and to the menu and other keys. To access the passwords setup screen, select Passwords from the menu. The display will appear as follows:
PASSWORDS
Calibration Menu Key Mode Key Zero Key Data Key
12.1 Calibration Password
Select Calibration from the sub-menu. The display will appear as follows:
CALIBRATION PASSWORD
* Disabled Enabled Set Password (0000 – 9999)
5000
To set the password, select Enabled, then Set Password. Use the UP and DOWN keys to increment and decrement the value, from 0 to 9999. When the desired value has been selected, press ENTER, then
ESC to exit the sub-menu.
12.2 Menu Key Password
If enabled, every time the MENU key is selected, a password must be provided. Select Menu Key from the sub-menu. Follow the same procedure as described in section 10.1.
12.3 Locking Out Other Keys
Other keys may be locked out individually. Select any combination of keys (MODE, ZERO, DATA) by pressing ENTER in the Passwords sub-menu. Pressing a locked key will prompt the message “KEY PROTECTED” and then revert to the previous screen.
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12.4 Password Prompts
If passwords have been enabled, the following will be displayed when pressing the MENU key or accessing the Calibration section:
ENTER PASSWORD
(0000 – 9999)
5000
Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the correct password, then press ENTER to continue.
If the incorrect password has been entered, the display will appear as follows:
INCORRECT PASSWORD
Reset password
Request code:
XXXX
Press ENTER or ESC
To re-enter the password, press ESC to exit to the home screen. Then, access the desired function and enter the password again when prompted.
If the password has been misplaced, it can be reset. Press ENTER to generate a request code. The
request code must be supplied to Mark-10 or a distributor, who will then provide a corresponding authorization code. Enter the activation code to disable the password.
13 OTHER SETTINGS
13.1 Automatic Shutoff
The tester may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity while on battery power. Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or load changes of 100 counts or less. To access these settings, select Automatic Shutoff from the menu. The display will appear as follows:
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
* Disabled Enabled Set Minutes 5
Select Disabled to disable automatic shutoff. Select Enabled to enable it. The length of time of inactivity is programmed in minutes via the Set Minutes parameter. Available settings: 5-30, in 5 minute increments.
Note: If the AC adapter is plugged in, the tester will ignore these settings and remain powered on until the POWER key is pressed.
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13.2 Backlight
Several initial settings are available upon powering on the tester. To access these settings, select Backlight from the menu. The display will appear as follows:
BACKLIGHT Off On * Auto Set Minutes 1
Select Off for the backlight to be off upon powering on the tester.
Select On for the backlight to be on upon powering on the tester.
Select Auto for the backlight to be on upon powering on the tester, but will shut off after a period of inactivity (as defined in the Automatic Shutoff sub-section). The backlight will turn on again when activity resumes. The length of time of inactivity is programmed in minutes via the Set Minutes parameter. Available settings: 1-10, in 1 minute increments.
Note: If the AC adapter is plugged in, the tester will ignore these settings and keep the backlight on. Selecting the On or Off setting in the Backlight menu will manually turn the backlight on or off.
13.3 LCD Contrast
The contrast of the display may be adjusted. Select LCD Contrast from the menu. The screen will appear as follows:
LCD CONTRAST
Set Contrast
10
Press ENTER to modify the contrast. Select a value from 0 to 25, 25 producing the most contrast.
13.4 Beeps
Audible tones can be enabled for all key presses and alerts, such as overload, set point value reached, etc. The Set Point alert can be configured to be either a momentary tone or a continuous tone (until the load is restored to a value between the set points). To configure the functions for which audible tones will apply, select Beeps from the menu. The screen will appear as follows:
BEEPS
Keys * Alerts Set Points * Momentary Continuous
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13.5 Initial settings
This section is used to configure the initial settings upon powering on the tester. The initial units of measurement and the primary reading measurement mode may be configured. To access these settings, select Initial Settings from the menu. The screen will appear as follows:
INITIAL SETTINGS
Units lbF Mode Real Time
The default values are lbF and Real Time.
13.6 Information / Welcome Screen
The following screen is displayed at power up and can be accessed at any time by selecting Information from the menu:
Wire Terminal Tester
Series WT3 Model No: WT3-200 Serial No: 1234567 Version: 1.0 (c) Mark-10 Corp.
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14 SPECIFICATIONS
14.1 General
Force Capacity:
Accuracy: Wire diameter range:
Min. sample length:
Max. elongation:
Sampling rate: Power:
Battery life:
Outputs:
Safe overload:
Weight:
Included accessories:
Warranty:
14.2 Factory Settings
Parameter Setting
Set points Upper Disabled (defaults to 80% of full scale when enabled) Lower Disabled (defaults to 40% of full scale when enabled) Filters Current 8 Displayed 1024 DATA Key Functions RS-232/USB Output Enabled Mitutoyo Output Disabled Memory Storage Enabled Backlight Auto Minutes 1 Serial/USB RS-232 Output Selected Enabled USB Output Selected Disabled Baud Rate 9,600 Data Format Numeric + units Mitutoyo BCD Output Disabled Break Detection Automatic Output
200 x 0.1 lbF | 3200 x 2 ozF | 100 x 0.05 kgF | 1000 x 0.5 N | 1 x 0.0005 kN ±0.2% of full scale
AWG30 - AWG 3 [0.03 - 0.25 in (0.8 - 6.3 mm)]
7.50 in [191.0 mm], excluding termination
1.15 in [29.2 mm]
7,000 Hz
AC or rechargeable battery. Low battery indicator appears when battery level is low, and tester powers off automatically when power reaches critical stage.
Backlight on: Backlight off:
USB / RS-232:
2 for full computer control.
Mitutoyo (Digimatic): Analog: General purpose: Set points:
150% of full scale (display shows “OVER” at 110% and above)
16.0 lb [7.3 kg]
Universal voltage AC adapter, battery, quick-start guide, USB cable, resource CD (USB driver, MESUR NIST-traceable certificate of calibration with data.
3 years (see individual statement for further details)
up to 7 hours of continuous use up to 24 hours of continuous use
Fully configurable up to 115,200 baud. Includes Tester Control Language
Serial BCD suitable for all Mitutoyo SPC-compatible devices.
±1 VCD, ±0.25% of full scale at capacity,
Three open drain outputs, one input.
Three open drain lines.
TM
Lite software, MESURTMgauge DEMO software, and user’s guide), and
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RS-232/USB Output Disabled Mitutoyo Output Disabled Automatic Storage Disabled Automatic Zero Disabled Break Detection Settings Trigger Threshold 5% Auto Zero Delay 3 sec. Automatic Shutoff Enabled Minutes 5 Beeps Keys Enabled Alerts Enabled Set Points Momentary LCD Contrast 10 Initial Settings Units lbF Mode Real Time Passwords All passwords disabled
14.3 Dimensions (IN [MM])
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