Dillon Quick Balance Tension Meter User Manual
Quick Balance
Tension Meter
User Instructions
AWT 35-500545 Issue AA April 2010
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 General information and warnings ......................................................................................... 5
About this manual ..............................................................................................................5
Text conventions ......................................................................................................... 5
Special messages ....................................................................................................... 5
Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
Safe handling of equipment with batteries .................................................................. 6
Routine maintenance ......................................................................................................... 6
Cleaning the machine ........................................................................................................ 7
Training .............................................................................................................................. 7
Sharp objects ..................................................................................................................... 7
FCC and EMC declarations of compliance ........................................................................ 7
Chapter 2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 8
Description ......................................................................................................................... 8
Important features ............................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3 Operation ................................................................................................................................ 11
Typical Operation ............................................................................................................. 11
Measurement Practices ................................................................................................... 12
Softkey Functions ............................................................................................................ 13
Top level softkeys ...................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Configuration Mode ............................................................................................................... 18
Accessing the Configuration Mode .................................................................................. 18
Chapter 5 Changing Sheaves ................................................................................................................. 21
Chapter 6 Achieving Best Accuracy ...................................................................................................... 22
Accuracy .......................................................................................................................... 22
Calibration to Specific Wire Type ..................................................................................... 22
What Calibration Choice and Sheaves Should I Use? .............................................. 22
Loading Error ................................................................................................................... 23
Non-repeatability ..............................................................................................................23
Non-linearity ..................................................................................................................... 23
Wire Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 24
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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 appear at the top of alternating
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manual 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 softkeys.
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 information or the relative
level of hazard.
ELECTRICAL WARNING!
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS MEAN THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW
SPECIFIC PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, ARC BURNS, EXPLOSIONS OR OTHER HAZARDS
THAT MAY CAUSE 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 Installation
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE.
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 manufacturer. 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.
Always turn off the machine and remove batteries before starting any routine
maintenance.
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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.
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
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.
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2 Introduction
Sheaves
Lever arm
Front panel
Battery
compartment
Support
arm
This manual covers the setup and operation of the Quick Balance Tension Meter from
Dillon. The Quick Balance is a simple, accurate strand dynamometer. It can be
clamped onto a cable, accurately determine the wire tension and be removed in
seconds.
The Quick Balance can handle multiple wire diameters, it can display live tension, dual
live/peak tension, average tension captured from several tests, dual tension/
temperature display and a check-tensioning graphical display.
With its battery-powered electronic interface, setup and operation is made simple with
on-screen prompts.
2.1 Unpacking
When you receive your Quick Balance, unpack it and inspect the container and the
instrument for any damage. Report any problems to the shipping company immediately
and save the packing materials.
Insert 2 ‘C’ batteries into the battery compartment, shown in Figure 2.1. Your Quick
Balance probably comes from the factory with the proper sheave size installed and
calibrated for your application. If not, follow the setup directions in Configuration Mode
on page 18 and Changing Sheaves on page 21.
2.2 Description
The Quick Balance is shown in Figure 1 with the parts labeled.
Figure 2.1 Front Panel and Keys
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