Crane Electronics TorqueStar Plus, TorqueStar Pro Operator's Manual
Crane Electronics Ltd
The force in torque management
Crane Electronics Ltd
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Hinckley LE10 3EY
Tel: +44(0) 1455 25
www.crane
Operator’s Manual
TorqueStar Plus / Pro Data Collector
Manual 1293-01 Issue 1
Crane Electronics Ltd
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Copyright © April 2019 by Crane Electronics Ltd.
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Contents 2
CONTENTS
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 - TorqueStar Plus / Pro 9
Start Up 11
Inputs 14
Charging your TorqueStar 14
Connecting a Transducer 15
Manual Transducer Set-up 15
Settings 17
Power Settings 18
Date & Time Settings 18
Language Settings 19
Misc. Torque Settings 20
AutoPrint Settings 20
Unlocking 21
Pro Settings 21
Settings Measurement 22
Check Measurement Screen 23
Measurement Options 25
Reading List 27
Reading Trace 28
Statistics 29
Deletion 29
Warning Screens 30
TorqueStar Pro Features
Virtual keyboard 32
Login Screen 32
Communication with OMS Lite 33
Home Screen (Pro Only) 33
Jobs 34
Add Jobs & Setup 34
Job Measurement Screen 37
Job Reading List Screen 38
Job Statistics 38
Rounds 39
Add Rounds & Setup 39
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CE MARKING
COMPLIANCE
Changes or modifications to the TorqueStar range not expressly approved by Crane Electronics Ltd could void
Manufacturer: Crane Electronics Ltd
Address: 3 Watling Drive
Sketchley Meadows
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 3EY
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Declares that the TorqueStar range has been assessed and complies with the requirements of the relevant CE
Directives.
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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PRODUCT DISPOSAL
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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.
To enable this product to be disposed of properly i.e. cradle to grave, Crane Electronics is willing to accept the
return of your product (at your cost) for recycling or alternatively, for more detailed information about
recycling of this product please contact your local authority or the Distributor / 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 authority 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 / Pro versions, 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 / Pro
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PACKING LIST
SPARES AND ACCESSORIES (with Product Code)
The following Items are supplied with the TorqueStar Pro dependent on model specification purchased.
1 x TorqueStar Plus / Pro
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
1 x Type A–A USB Cable (Pro Only)
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
USB Flash Drive POA
Type A-A USB Cable POA
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FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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
Yield – Special measurement algorithm that measures torque after joint goes into yield (Pro only)
MoveOn – Special measurement algorithm that measures torque of previously tightened joint (Pro only)
Retightened – Special measurement algorithm that untightens a fastened joint and retightens to the same
angle (Pro only)
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, analogue 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 ‘Check’ and 20,000 readings in ‘Jobs’.
Basic Statistics:
Count, range, mean, min, max, standard deviation.
Advanced Statistics:
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, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
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HARDWARE
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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. Typical operating time: 4 hours continuous use.
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:
<± 0.01% 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.
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Peak
Click
Track
Pulse
Audit
ICONS – TorqueStar Plus / Pro
Power
Date / Time
Language
Misc.
Torq u e
AutoPrint
Readings
Peak Angle
Force
MoveOn
Yield
Re-tighten
Check
Jobs
Rounds
Users
Readings
Delete
Settings
Back
Comments
Unlock
Pro Only
Splash
screen
Functions:
Measurement Modes:
Pro only:
Measurement Functions:
Settings:
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Languages:
Statistics
Swap Primary &
Secondary
Save
Print
English
French
German
Italian
Swedish
Spanish
Portuguese
Hungarian
Chinese
Polish
Czech
Turkish
Transducer
Edit
Refresh
Delete
Back
Back
Readings
Print
Add
Comment
Back
Accept /
Yes
Cancel /
No
Home
Accept
Erase
Shift Key
Enter
Numbers /
Symbols
Text
Cancel /
No
Transducer Screen:
Statistics screen:
Reading List Screen:
General:
Keyboard:
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Job List Screen (Pro only):
Save
Search
Delete
Add Job
START UP
Job Setup
Search
Delete
Transducer
Previous
Setting
Save
Further
Setting
Back
Add Rounds
Round
Setup
Transducer
Back
Previous
Setting
Further
Setting
Back
Job Edit (Pro only):
Rounds List & Edit Screens (Pro only):
Turning on your TorqueStar:
Turn on the TorqueStar by pressing the on/off button situated below the arrowed keypad.
Pressing this button whilst the TorqueStar is on will turn it off.
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The first screen you will see is as below.
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1) Model (Plus or Pro)
2) Transducers available
3) Serial Number S/N, Torque Module latest
release, HMI Module latest release,
Keyboard latest release
4) Advised calibration due date for this data
collector
5) Features unlocked
6) Battery Status
It confirms what version of TorqueStar you have. In the screenshot above it tells you that you can use
Analogue and Digital Transducers only. RF Transducers can only be used with the TorqueStar Pro (future
option).
In the top right-hand corner it will show the current level of battery life and whether it is being charged or not.
Charging is denoted by a lightning flash.
The serial number of the model you have is displayed, along with the latest software release for the Torque
Module, HMI Module and Keyboard. The opening screen also shows the calibration due date of the model you
have.
If you press the green button or wait the TorqueStar will load its settings for a few seconds and the Home
screen will be displayed.
You will notice there are 5 aligned keys with icons displayed
along the bottom of the screen. These are soft function keys
and their action depends on the icon displayed. F1 is the left
hand function key, then F2, F3, F4, and F5 is the right hand
function key.
For the TorqueStar Plus, only Check and Settings icons on the
lower part of the display are active. The Jobs and Rounds icons
will be greyed out as they are only active on the TorqueStar Pro.
Press the Check (F1) icon or use Left and Right arrow keys to highlight required function then press green key.
If no transducer is plugged in then this screen will appear.
Please connect a transducer. See ‘Connecting a Transducer’
set up.
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If a transducer is already plugged in then, depending on what span Nm (or torque range), it will automatically
populate the LSL (lower specification limit), target torque and USL (upper specification limit). If the transducer
has angle, this will also automatically be populated.
If you wish to change the LSL, target torque and USL, you can toggle using the Up and Down arrow keys to
highlight the torque and angle limits. The selected function is within a white rectangle. Press the green button
and you will be taken to the screen below. There is a Home icon at the top of the display. If it is highlighted
with the Up and Down arrow keys, pressing the green button will take you back to the Home screen.
Torque Angle
Use the left and right arrows to move to the Limit that you wish to change. When highlighted press the green
button. To change the limits use the Up and Down arrows and the Left and Right arrows to go to another
number. Once you have set the desired number, press the green button. Continue following this process until
all your limit settings are correct.
If you are changing a transducer or changing the limits then this will reset all the results.
If all is OK then press the green ‘tick’.
If this screen isn’t displayed then press the back button
to return to the measuring screen.
If you change your mind before pressing the green tick
icon (F1) then press refresh (F3) to restore original limits.
The settings icon (F4) takes you to measurement settings.
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