Dillon EDXtreme User Manual
EDXtreme
Optional Communicator
Dynamometer and Crane Scale
User Instructions
AWT35-501242
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................3
About this Manual ..............................................................................................................3
Text Conventions ........................................................................................................3
Special Messages .......................................................................................................3
Safe Operation ...................................................................................................................4
Safe Handling of Equipment with Batteries .................................................................5
Routine Maintenance .........................................................................................................5
Cleaning the Machine ........................................................................................................6
Training ..................................... ................................................................ .........................6
Sharp Objects ........................................................... ... .......................................... ... .... .....6
FCC and EMC Declarations of Compliance .......................................................................6
Modifications ...............................................................................................................6
Radio Safety ................................................................................................................6
Radio Communications Reliability ...............................................................................7
Declaration of Conformity (EDX and Communicator II) ...... ... .......................................... ..8
Declaration of Conformity (EDX PSU) ...............................................................................9
Chapter 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 11
EDX Front Panel ................ .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... .............................11
EDX Keys ........................................................................ ... ... ....................................12
EDXtreme Connector .......................................................................................................12
External Power Supply Connection (EDX 4-Pin) .......................................................13
Communicator Front Panel ..............................................................................................14
Communicator Keys ..................................................................................................15
Communicator Connectors ..............................................................................................16
External Power Supply Connection (Communicator 4-Pin) ....................................... 16
Power On and Annunciators ............................................................................................17
Soft Keys ................................... .......................................... ... ... .......................................18
Chapter 3 EDX Operation ....................................... ....................................................... .......................... 19
Display Modes .................................................................................................................19
Force Measurement .........................................................................................................20
Force Measurement Rezero and Net Force Display .................................................20
Displaying Peak Force .....................................................................................................21
Log Mode .........................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4 EDX Setup ..................................... ................................................... .......................................25
Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................27
Setup--Ptfmt .............................................................................................................. 27
Setup--Misc ............................................................................................................... 28
Setup--About ............................................................................................................. 30
Setup--Test .................................. ....................... ....................... ...................... ..........31
Clock .........................................................................................................................31
Setpts ........................................................................................................................32
Chapter 5 EDX Configuration ................................................................................................................. 33
EDX Configuration Menu ....................... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... 34
Config--Setup ............................................................................................................ 35
EDX Config--Comm ............... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... 35
Config--Mode ................................... ...................... ....................... ...................... .......38
Config--Units ............................................................................................................. 39
Config--Power ...........................................................................................................39
Config--ChPwd .......................................................................................................... 41
Config--Reset ............................................................................................................ 41
Config--Reso ............................................................................................................. 41
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Chapter 6 Communicator Operation ......................................................... .............................................42
Powerup Display ..............................................................................................................42
Communicator Setup Menu .............................................................................................43
Communicator Config Menu ............................................................................................ 46
Communicator Print Formats ...........................................................................................48
Chapter 7 General Information ............................................................................................................... 51
Changing Batteries ..........................................................................................................51
EDXtreme ................................. .................................................... .............................51
Communicator ........................................................................................................... 51
Battery Life .......................................................................................................................53
Care .................................................................................................................................53
Radio Information .............................................................................................................54
Installing Spacers .............................................................................................................54
Chapter 8 Common Configurations ....................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting .................................................... .................................................... ............. 58
Chapter 10 Weighing and Force Measurement Practices ....................................................................60
Load Centering ................................................................... ... ... ... .... ... .............................60
Alignment ..................................... ................................................................. ...................60
Proper Pin Fit ...................................................................................................................60
Torque and Bending ........................................................................................................60
Certified Gear ...................................................................................................................60
Good Force Measurement Practice ............. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....................................61
Chapter 11 Specifications ................................................... ....................................................... ............. 62
Dynamometer Specifications ...........................................................................................62
Communicator II Specifications ....................................................................................... 63
Radio Specifications ........................................................................................................63
Capacity and Resolution ..................................................................................................64
EDX PSU Power Supply Specifications ...........................................................................64
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1 General Information and Warnings
1.1 About this Manual
This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1 and 1.1 headings shown above.
The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appe ar at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manu al name
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.
1.1.1 Text Conventions
Key names are shown in bold and reflect the case of the key being described. This
applies to hard keys and onscreen or soft keys.
Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed
message.
1.1.2 Special Messages
Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional inform ation or the relative
level of hazard.
WARNING!
This is a Warning symbol.
Warnings mean that failure to follow specific practices and procedures may
have major consequences such as injury or death.
CAUTION!
This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result
in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.
NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.
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1.2 Safe Operation
WARNING: If you overload this dynamometer you could suffer severe injuries
or death. The total load on the dynamometer should NEVER exceed the rated
capacity.
WARNING: Do not use the dynamometer if there is any significant damage or
deformation visible.
Keep all the following in mind as you use the EDX dynamometer.
The system capacity is equal to the rating of the dynamometers. The shackle rating
should not be used to determine lift capacity of the system.
The shackles are rated in metric tons. Thus the 12-ton shackles are rated to 26,450 lbf
and are suitable for use on the 25,000 lbf dynamometer.
Any zeroed deadload must be considered as part of the ultimate load.
Although this instrument has a substantial overload protection rating, the instrument
should not be used above the rated capacity. Doing so can significantly impact fatigue
life of the instrument and cause premature and abrupt failure. If a higher capacity
reading is needed, Dillon insists that a larger instrument be used.
Safety is always a concern in overhead lifting and tensioning application s. To limit your
liability always insist upon factory supplied shackles and pins and factory tested and
certified safe optional equipment. All DILLON products are designed to meet the
published Safe Working Load (SWL) and Ultimate Safety F actor (USF) standards of the
United States Military.
Do not grind, stamp, drill or deform the metal on the dynamometer body in any way.
Protect the instrument from impact in use and storage.
Any significant damage or deformation to the loading element is cause for evaluation
by Dillon, particularly in the element side members to the right and left of the display.
Relieve all torsional and off axis loads.
CAUTION: Remove batteries from instrument when using the external EDX PSU
power supply.
Apply load in the center of the shackle bow with this instrument.
Off center loading results in substandard performance.
Instrument requires time to stabilize when changing temperatures.
Use only the hardware supplied with this instrument. If no hardware was supplied,
insure that the mating pin and shackle bow is equivale nt to the hardwa r e use d at
calibration. Otherwise substandard performance or failure can result.
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Dillon recommends only using qualified rigging hardware and cannot be responsible for
unapproved hardware.
This instrument is not designed for the following:
l Applications that see rapid, dramatic temperature swings or thermal shock.
Wide variation in readings can occur.
l Environments with high electromagnetic fields such as cranes employing
electromagnets to lift metal. These induce trace voltages that are picked up
within the load cell lead wiring and appear as inaccurate loads.
l Intrinsically safe environments. This unit has not been Factory Mutual
tested.
1.2.1 Safe Handling of Equipment with Batteries
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufactu r er. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ATTENTION: Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la
batterie, remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d'un type
équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries
usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
1.3 Routine Maintenance
IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation
and calibration.
Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for
safe operation.
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1.4 Cleaning the Machine
Table 1.1 Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts
DO DO NOT
Wipe down the outside of standard products
with a clean cloth, moistened with water and
a small amount of mild detergent
Spray the cloth when using a proprietary
cleaning fluid
Attempt to clean the inside of the machine
Use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners or
alkaline cleaning solutions
Spray any liquid directly on to the display windows
1.5 Training
Do not attempt to operate or complete any procedure on a machine unless you have
received the appropriate training or read the instruction books.
T o avoid the ri sk of RSI (Repetitive S train Injury), place the machine on a surface which
is ergonomically satisfactory to the user. T ake frequent br eaks during prolonged usage.
1.6 Sharp Objects
Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.
1.7 FCC and EMC Declarations of Compliance
1.7.1 Modifications
The FCC states that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly
approved by Dillon may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
1.7.2 Radio Safety
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radi o frequency exposure
limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for
human contact during normal operation is minimized.
In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits,
human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 3 inch (7.5 cm) during normal
operation. The antenna is located internal to the Communicator.
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1.7.3 Radio Communications Reliability
Radio systems are vulnerable to interference, resulting in delays between the
dynamometer scale and remote. In some instances of interference, the disp lay shown
on the remote may be several seconds old. This can result in a hazardous situation
when the system is used as the reference for acceptable loads in cases such as proof
loading and monitoring of binding or overload. In these applications where timely
updates are critical, a communication cable should be used to physically connect the
EDXtreme and Communicator remote (see setup of wired communications).
Alternately, the EDXtreme display can be observed directly.
WARNING: Lo w power radio systems should not be used in applic ations wher e
timely updates of readings are required for safety purposes.
United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
la Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
European Countries
WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Agency Identification Numbers
US/FCC CAN/IC
OUR-XBEEPRO 4214A-XBEEPRO
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1.8 Declaration of Conformity (EDX and Communicator II)
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1.9 Declaration of Conformity (EDX PSU)
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2 Introduction
WARNING: If you overload this dynamometer you could suffer severe injuries
or death. The total load on the dynamometer should NEVER exceed the rated
capacity.
The EDXtremeTM (EDX) electronic dynamometer from Dillon is a force measurement
load sensor and digital readout in one instrument. The EDX can be used to measure
tension or weight. It can operate stand-alone or be coupled with a remote Dillon
Communicator , via radio communication or direct wire connection, for improved
convenience, functionality and safety.
This manual covers the setup and operation of the EDX and optional Communicator.
General information is covered in the right column of each page with major sections
separated by the black bar shown above. Subheads appear in the left column along
with any special notes, cautions or warnings.
This manual covers the following:
l EDX & Communicator Description
l EDX Setup, Configuration and Operation
l Communicator Setup
l General Information on the EDX
l Troubleshooting
Be sure to read the safety precautions found in Safe Operation on page 4.
2.1 EDX Front Panel
The EDX comes in several weight capacities. All have the same front panel, shown in
Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1 EDXtreme Front Panel
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2.1.1 EDX Keys
There are four “hard” keys and four “soft” keys. The har d keys are permanently labeled
and the soft keys are just below the display. The soft key functions change and the key
label appears above each key on the display. Sometimes the individual soft keys are
referred to as the F1, F2, F3 and F4 keys as numbered from left to right.
On/Off key Use this key to turn the unit on and off.
ZERO key Use this key to zero the force indicated on the display.
2.2 EDXtreme Connector
The connector on the EDXtreme is recessed for protection. It is used to connect the
instrument to a Communicator remote display/controller, printer, PC or external power
supply. See your Dillon distributor for details.
ESC key
Arrow key
Use this key to escape from portions of the menu structure and
return to previous choices or displays.
Use this key to access any available soft keys not currently
viewed.
Figure 2.2 EDXtreme Connector
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2.2.1 External Power Supply Connection (EDX 4-Pin)
Plug the 4-pin end of the power supply cable into the EDXtreme 4-pin connector
located on the back of the unit. Plug the power supply adapter into an AC power outle t.
Refer to Figure 2.4 for a photo of the external power supply.
Figure 2.3 External Power Supply Connection (EDXtreme)
Figure 2.4 External Power Supply (EDX PSU)
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2.3 Communicator Front Panel
Figure 2.5 shows the Dillon Communicator. This is a battery powered (or AC adapter
powered), radio-linked (or wired) remote display and control unit.
Figure 2.5 Dillon Communicator
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2.3.1 Communicator Keys
Display
Mode
The Communicator has the same keys as the EDX but also some extra ones. They are
all explained below:
On/Off key Use this key to turn the unit on and off.
ZERO key
Use this key to zero the force indicated on the
EDX and Communicator displays.
Use this key to escape from portions of the menu
ESC key
structure and return to previous choices or
displays.
Arrow key
Use this key to access any available soft keys not
currently viewed.
Use these arrow keys to move through menu
Up and Down key
choices, when applicable. Also scrolls through any
active links.
Remote Setup key Use this key to access the Setup menu.
Use this key to cycle between Communicator
Display Mode key
display modes. They are EDX specific force value,
EDX specific peak value, multiple display of force
values and multiple display of peak values.
Use these keys to enter numeric characters. Use
Keypad keys
for address assignments and other miscellaneous
data entry.
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2.4 Communicator Connectors
The Communicator has 2 connectors. CELL is for wireline communications with an
EDXtreme. COM1 is for serial communications or an external power supply.
Figure 2.6 CELL and COM1 Connectors
2.4.1 External Power Supply Connection (Communicator 4-Pin)
Plug the 4-pin end of the power supply cable into the COM1 4-pin connector located
on the top of the unit. Plug the power supply ada pter into a n AC power outlet. Refer to
Figure 2.4 for a photo of the external power supply.
Figure 2.7 External Power Supply Connection (Communicato r)
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2.5 Power On and Annunciators
Force
Force
lbf
lbf
00
Mode
Config
Setup
Print
Clear
Units
Arrow key
press
ESC key
press
Log
When the EDX powers up you will see a display similar to the example shown on the
left in Figure 2.8.
Figure 2.8 Initial Displays
Depending on permission settings and/or revision of firmware, various soft keys may
be in a different location or not visible.
The display sample above shows several symbols you may see on your display but
usually not all at the same time.
Force
lbf
~
Press the Arrow key, , to move between the two displays shown in Figure 2.8.
lbf and kgf are units of force, not weight. See Config--Units on page 39 for more
information.
Indicates that the display is showing live force measurement at the moment. Will show
Peak when viewing Peak Mode.
Current unit of measure is lbf in this example. May also be kgf, N, or up to 2 other
custom units.
Motion symbol. This appears when the force is in motion. This symbol disappears
when motion ceases.
Battery annunciator. This shows approximate remaining battery life.
Capture of a new peak value. This annunciator will remain lit for a few seconds.
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2.6 Soft Keys
Press
Arrow
Key
Units Print Mode Clear
Log
Setup ID Send Clear
Setup Config
See Config
section
See Setup
section
Below the display are four yellow keys called ‘soft keys’. Each has a different function.
Units Cycle through the configured and available units of measure.
Print Send data to an attached printer, remote display or computer.
Mode Cycle between the configured and enabled display modes.
Clear Clear Peak Weight
Log Configure and view data logging settings.
Setup Enter Setup Menu. See page 25.
Config Enter Configuration menu. See page 33.
.
Figure 2.9 Soft Key Menu
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3 EDX Operation
Press
Arrow
Key
Units Print Mode Clear
Log
Setup ID Send Clear
Log Mode
Disable On Print On Lift Timed Overload
Auto ID increment
(Enabled,
Disabled)
Auto ID promp t
(Enabled,
Disabled)
Log rate (sec)
1
Log count
(1 to 255)
Auto send
(Disabled,
Enabled)
Comm port
(Disabled, Cell,
COM1, RADIO)
Threshold%
10
Re-arm%
2
Auto ID increment
(Enabled,
Disabled)
Threshold%
5
Re-arm%
2
Holdoff Seconds
1
Comm port
(Disabled, Cell,
COM1, RADIO)
Comm port
(Disabled, Cell,
COM1, RADIO)
Setup Config
See Config
section
See Setup
section
ONLY APPEARS
IF AUTO ID
INCREMENT IS
DISABLED
Comm port
(Disabled, Cell,
COM1, RADIO)
The EDXtreme uses a menu system to perform specific functions or make changes to
the configuration. Refer to Figure 3.1 for the user menu diagram.
3.1 Display Modes
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Figure 3.1 User Menu
Units Press the Units key to choose one of the following units; lbf, kgf, N.
Print Press the Print key to send to a peripheral de vice such as a printer, remote
Mode Press the Mode key to select between force, peak or force/peak modes.
display or computer. (Also used to start and stop when using “Timed”
under Log.
Clear Press the Clear key to clear the Peak weight.
Log Press the Log key to configure and view data log ging settings. See section
3.4.
Setup Press the Setup key to access the Setup menu and configure logging
function.
Config Press the Config key to access the Configuration menu.
The EDX has several display modes accessible by pressing the Mode soft key. See
Figure 3.2.
The first display mode when you power up is the live force measurement mode.
Press the Mode soft key and the display changes to peak measurement mode. This
mode shows the peak force applied to the EDX since the last peak clearing action.
Delete the peak reading by pressing the Clear soft key.
Power up display modes may be configured. See Config>Mode section.
Press the Mode soft key again and the display shows live force and peak readings
simultaneously.
Press the Mode soft key again and the display returns to the force measurement mode.
3.2 Force Measurement
Follow these steps to perform a gross force measurement.
1. Turn on the unit with the On/Off key.
2. Remove any weight from the EDX.
3. Zero the EDX by pressing the ZERO key.
4. Apply the force to the EDX and read the gross force on the display.
Y ou can change the unit s of measure of the display by pressing the Units soft key. See
the note below. Zero reference is maintained after the instrument is powered off and
will be recalled with the next power-on. Zero reference may be lost if battery power is
removed.
Unit of measure can be changed only if multiple units are enabled in the Configuration
menu.
3.2.1 Force Measurement Rezero and Net Force Display
Rezeroing allows the weight or load of fixturing to be invisible to the measurement. The
zeroed load must always be considered as part of the maximum ca pacity.
1. Turn on the unit with the On/Off key.
2. Remove any weight from the EDX.
3. Zero the EDX by pressing the ZERO key.
4. Apply the tare force to the EDX and press the ZERO key.
5. Apply the force to the EDX and read the net force on the display.
Steps 2 and 3 are not required if the weight of the fixturing is not needed. This should
be maintained, however, to know cumulative loads.
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