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Operator's Manual
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Crane Electronics TorqueStar Plus Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual
TorqueStar Plus Data Collector
Manual 1293-01 Issue 1
Crane Electronics Ltd
Notice
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever,
without the prior permission in writing from Crane Electronics Ltd is forbidden.
Copyright © December 2018 by Crane Electronics Ltd.
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Contents 2 CE Marking & Compliance 3 Product Disposal & About this Manual 4 Packing List 5 Spares & Accessories 5 Features & Dimensions 6 Specifications 7 Hardware 8 Technical Features 8 Icons 9 Start Up 10 Inputs 12 Charging your TorqueStar 13 Connecting a Transducer 13 Manual Transducer Set-up 14 Saving to USB 15 Settings 15 Power Settings 16 Date & Time Settings 17 Global Settings 17 Misc. Torque Settings 18 Settings Measurement 19 Measuring Screen 20 Measurement Options 22 Reading List 24 Statistics 25 Deletion 25 Warning Screens 26
CONTENTS
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Manufacturer: Crane Electronics Ltd Address: 3 Watling Drive
Sketchley Meadows Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 3EY
Tel: +44 (0)1455 25 14 88
Declares that the TorqueStar range has been assessed and complies with the requirements of the relevant CE Directives.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installations. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE MARKING
COMPLIANCE
Changes or modifications to the TorqueStar range not expressly approved by Crane Electronics Ltd could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Applicable in the EU and other European Countries with separate collection systems
The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronics Equipment and should not be disposed with normal commercial waste at the end of its working life.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU) has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local authority or the Company where you have purchased the product.
Battery disposal to take place in line with the AMENDED BATTERIES DIRECTIVE 2013/56/EU. Batteries must not go to landfill. Check with local legislation.
Crane Electronics declares that this product does not contain any of the 191 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC’s) identified in the REACH Regulation in used articles make-up.
In Countries outside the EU:
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.
Signed for & on behalf of Crane Electronics Ltd.
Name: B. M. Etter Title: Safety & Environmental Advisor Signature of Issuer:
This manual covers the TorqueStar Plus version, working with our range of torque transducers and digital torque wrenches.
Actual screen shots represented in this manual may differ slightly from those on the actual TorqueStar unit, depending on the version.
For information on the operation of one of our digital torque wrenches or torque transducers, please refer to their own manuals.
Software version TorqueStar Plus
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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The following Items are supplied with the TorqueStar Plus dependent on model specification purchased.
1 x TorqueStar Plus 1 x Calibration Certificate 1 x Quick Start Guide (with QR code link to operator’s manual) 1 x 5V PSU Power Adapter 1 x USB to Micro USB connection cable 1 x USB Flash Drive 1 x Carry Lanyard All contents are supplied in a hard plastic case with foam insert.
Please ensure all items are present and notify Crane Electronics Ltd immediately of any shortages.
Additional Batteries 080159 5V PSU Power Adapter TSXXA – 0000 - CRPXXX External battery charger TSXXA – 0000 - CRCXXX USB to Micro USB connection cable 090301 Carry Lanyard 110385 Protective Case TSXXA – 0000 - CRTXXX
PACKING LIST
SPARES AND ACCESSORIES (with Product Code)
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FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS
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Measurement Modes:
Track – Real time torque Peak – Capture of the highest torque Pulse – Special measurement algorithm for use with impulse tools, incorporating pulse count Click – Special measurement algorithm for use with click tools Force – Capture of peak force during cycle Audit – Special measurement algorithm that measures torque after joint moves a certain angle
Measurement Units:
Torque – Nm, lbft, lbin, MNm, Ncm, kgcm, kgm, kNm, klbft, Nmm, ozin Force – kg, kkg, lb, klb, N, kN
Physical Measurements:
Auto Bi-directional torque; angle*; pulse count; RPM in track mode*; cycle time duration (*when using rotary transducer).
Compatible Input Devices:
IS, UTA, and Multi, including WrenchStar Multi, cable products compatible, Analog or digital.
Plug & Play Transducer Data:
Auto ID of all Crane UTA/Multi products. The following information is read from the chip in the transducer ­torque range, angle encoder data, serial number, calibration due date.
Data Storage:
999 readings in storage mode.
Basic Statistics:
Count, range, mean, min, max, standard deviation.
Advanced Statistics (Available in TorqueStar Plus only with an upgrade):
Cm, Cmk, Cp, Cpk
Auto Print / Data Output:
Easy selectable output to AutoPrint or CSV. Interface to simple PC package that outputs the print data to an Excel spreadsheet.
Cycle Status Indication:
Audible buzzer and LED HI/OK/LO torque status. User definable.
Operating Languages:
English, Chinese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Hungarian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Construction:
High strength injection moulding. Protective rubberised trim to alleviate secondary damage. Soft rubber trim surrounding tough internal chassis. Can survive 1.8m drop.
Display:
Colour Backlit 4”screen (86mm x 52mm)
Keypad:
Easy clean keypad. 11 Keys including 5 function keys, 5 soft directional keys and on/off key.
Power:
Universal 5V charger or USB charger.
Power Management:
User selectable auto power-off: Between 0 - 200 minutes. Screen contrast and brightness adjustment.
Battery Pack:
Lithium Ion - User swappable. Charge time: 3 hours with appropriate charger current. Chargeable via USB or 5V charger.
Input/output ports:
25 pin ‘D’ type transducer port (female) (digital or analogue). Micro USB (2.0) for power and export. Standard USB type A (On The Go). 5V DC power port for use with mains power DC charger.
Zero Stability:
<± 0.1% FSD/ °C.
Static Accuracy:
± 0.25% FSD of connected transducer.
Operating Environment:
Temperature: -20 to +50 °C. Humidity 10-75% non-condensing. Ingress protection rating: IP45
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Torque Measurement
Display to 5 significant figures. Sample every 20 micro seconds.
Angle Measurement:
Quadrature phase input. Display angle to 0.1 degrees, Sample every 1000 micro seconds.
Warranty:
12 months parts and labour against faulty workmanship or materials.
HARDWARE
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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Measurement Modes:
Settings:
Languages:
Transducer Screen:
Statistics screen:
ICONS – TorqueStar Plus
Peak
Click
Track
Pulse
Audit
Settings
Date/Time
Global
Misc.
Torq u e
Information
Misc.
Power
English
French
German
Italian
Swedish
Spanish
Portuguese
Hungarian
Chinese
Polish
Czech
Turkish
Transducer
Edit
Refresh
Delete
Back
Back
Statistics
Save
Print
Peak Angle
Force
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