Dillon Quick-Check Wire Tension Meter User Manual
Quick Check “Red”
Tension Meter
User Instructions
AWT35-501364
Issue AA
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................ 5
About this Manual ..............................................................................................................5
Text Conventions ........................................................................................................5
Special Messages .......................................................................................................5
Safe Handling of Equipment with Batteries .................................................................6
Routine Maintenance .........................................................................................................6
Cleaning the Machine ........................................................................................................6
Training ..................................... ................................................................ .........................6
Sharp Objects .............................................................................. .... ... ... ............................6
FCC and EMC Declarations of Compliance .......................................................................7
Declaration of Conformity (Quick Check Red) ............. ...................................................... 8
Declaration of Conformity (EDX PSU) ...............................................................................9
Chapter 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 10
Unpacking .................................... .................................................................... ................10
Front Panel and Keys ......................................................................................................11
Important Features .................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ...................................... .... ... 12
Using Quick Check (Red) with EDXtreme PSU ............................................................... 12
Quick Check Connector ............................................................................................12
External Power Supply ..............................................................................................13
Chapter 3 Operation ................................................................................................................................14
Typical Operation ...... ...................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ...................................... .... ...14
Measurement Practices ...................................................................................................15
Softkey Functions .................. ... ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............16
Top level Softkeys .....................................................................................................16
Chapter 4 Configuration Mode ............................................................................................................... 26
Accessing the Configuration Mode ..................................................................................26
Chapter 5 Changing Sheaves ................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 6 Achieving Best Accuracy ...................................................................................................... 31
Accuracy ..........................................................................................................................31
Calibration to Specific Wire Type .....................................................................................31
Loading Error ...................................................................................................................31
Non-repeatability .................................... ...................................... ....................................31
Non-linearity ................................. ................................ ................................. ...................32
Wire Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting .................................................... .................................................... ............. 33
Quick Check .....................................................................................................................33
EDX PSU ............................................... ... ....................................... ... ... ..........................34
Chapter 8 Specifications .................................................. .................................................... ................... 35
EDX PSU Power Supply Specifications ...........................................................................36
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4 Quick Check Red User Instructions
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.
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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1.1.3 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 manufactur 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.
1.2 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.
1.3 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
1.4 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.
1.5 Sharp Objects
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
Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys.
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1.6 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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1.7 Declaration of Conformity (Quick Check Red)
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1.8 Declaration of Conformity (EDX PSU)
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2 Introduction
Lever arm
Front panel
Battery compartment
Sheaves
Support arm
This manual covers the setup and operation of the Quick-Check Clamp Line
Tensiometer from Dillon. The Quick-Check is a simple, accurate strand dynamometer.
It is can be clamped onto a cable, accurately determine the wire tension and be
removed in seconds.
The Quick-Check can handle multiple wire diameters, it can display live tension, dual
live/peak tension, average tension captured from several tests, and a check-ten sioning
graphical display.
With its battery-powered electronic interface, setup and operation is made simple with
on-screen prompts.
This manual covers the following:
l Unpacking
l Setup
l Operation
l Maintenance
l Troubleshooting
2.1 Unpacking
When you receive your Quick-Check, unpack it and inspect the contai ner and the
instrument for any damage. Report any problems to the shipping company immediately
and save the packing materials.
Insert 2 AA batteries into the battery compartment, shown in Figure 2.1. Your QuickCheck probably comes from the factory with the proper sheave size insta lled and
calibrated for your application. If not, follow the setup directions later in section 3.0
Configuration Mode and section 4.0 Changing Sheaves.
The Quick-Check is shown in Figure 2.1 with the different parts labeled.
Figure 2.1 Quick-Check Parts
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2.2 Front Panel and Keys
The front panel of the Quick-Check is shown in Figu re 2.2. The light located under the
WIRE button illuminates green when changes in the menu are stored, purple when in
diagnostics or uploading firmware and red when powering the unit down.
Figure 2.2 Quick-Check Front Panel
Following are descriptions of the keys and their functio ns :
ON/OFF key. Press this key to power up and turn off the Quick-Check.
ESC key. Press this key to escape an area of the menu or to clear the field when in
data entry mode.
WIRE key. Press this key to change the wire diameter you are testing with the
Quick-Check. Choose from the listed selection and when the desired size is
highlighted, press the ENTER softkey. Up to 20 sizes available.
Soft key. Softkey function changes as needed for different tasks. The soft key
labels appear above the keys themselves. You will use these for operation and
configuration.
Arrow key. Press this key to reveal more softkeys in a group of softkeys.
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2.3 Important Features
Quick to use Attaches and removes from tensioned line in
Direct tension readings No more complicated lookup charts! Save time
Portable & rugged Designed for outdoor use.
seconds.
Quick-tensioning readout for ultra fast line
tensioning.
and improve accuracy.
Accurate Employs Weigh Bar
weighing.
Multiple wire size storage Stores up to 20 different calibrations.
®
technology used for precise
2.4 Using Quick Check (Red) with EDXtreme PSU
The Quick Check can be connected to the EDX PSU via the Comm Port. This 120VAC/
240VAC external power supply will supply power to the Quick Check instead of AA
batteries.
2.4.1 Quick Check Connector
The connector on the Quick Check is recessed for protection. Lift the protective cap to
access the connector. It is used to connect the instrument to a printer, PC or external
power supply . See your Dillon distributor for deta ils.
Figure 2.3 Quick Check Connector
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