Greenlee TC1S Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Test Unit Kit

99944499 REV 7 © 2006 Greenlee Textron Inc. 10/06

TC1S

Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.

TC1S Test Unit Kit

Table of Contents

Description ..................................................................... 2

Safety .............................................................................2

Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2

Important Safety Information ...................................... 3–4

Setup .............................................................................. 5

Operation ....................................................................... 6

Maintenance................................................................... 6

Description

The Greenlee TC1S Test Unit Kit is a hand-held testing
device intended to measure the crimping force produced
by 1.5-ton, 4-ton, 5-ton, 6-ton, and 12-ton Greenlee
hydraulic crimping tools.

Safety

Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any
markings on the tool provide information for avoiding
hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this
tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.

Purpose of this Manual

This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following Greenlee tool:

TC1S Test Unit Kit
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no

charge.

All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve­ments occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages
resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL

This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or
property damage. The signal word, defined below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for
preventing or avoiding the hazard.

Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL
result in severe injury or death.

TC1S Test Unit Kit

Wear eye protection when operating
this tool.

Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from
flying debris.

Electric shock hazard:
Contact with live circuits could result

in severe injury or death.

Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.

Read and understand this material
before operating or servicing
this equipment. Failure to under­stand how to safely operate this tool
could result in an accident causing
serious injury or death.

Electric shock and fire hazard:

• Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

• Do not use the unit if it is wet or damaged.

• Inspect accessories before use. They must be
clean and dry, and the insulation must be in good
condition.

• Use this unit for the manufacturer’s intended
purpose only, as described in this manual. Any
other use can impair the protection provided by
the unit.

Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.

Greenlee / A Textron Company 3 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070

TC1S Test Unit Kit

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

• Do not operate with the case open.

• Before opening the case, remove the accessories
and shut off the unit.

Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.

• Relieve all system pressure prior to making any
connections or disconnections.

• All pressure connections and test procedures must
be performed by a qualified service person,
according to standard engineering practices.

Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death or equipment damage.

Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The battery
will vent fumes and it could explode.

Use accessories that are appropriate for the applica­tion. See the force rating of the accessory.

Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury
and may damage the unit.

• Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.

• Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature
or high humidity.

Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury and may damage the unit.

Do not use another manufacturer’s charger.
Other manufacturers’ chargers may overcharge
and damage the battery.

Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury from harmful fumes or burns from flying debris.

Using this unit near equipment that generates
electromagnetic interference can result in unstable
or inaccurate readings.

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TC1S Test Unit Kit

Setup

TC1S Test Unit Kit Components

50065726 TC1S Digital Indicator
50065734 TCC115S AC/DC Adapter/Charger (115 V)
50013424 Carrying Case

Force-sensing Accessories

50065742 TF70(S) Force Sensor (with or w/o ISDS)

max. 70 kN (7.7 tons)

50065750 TF130(S) Force Sensor (with or w/o ISDS)

max. 130 kN (14.6 tons)

50117980 MA50 Adapter for 1.5-ton tools

(used with TF70)

50108557 MA4 Adapter for 4-ton tools

(used with TF70)

50116614 MAMAP1 Adapter for 5-ton tools

(used with TF70)

50065769 MA22 Adapter for 6-ton tools

(used with TF70)

50065777 MA120 Adapter for 12-ton tools

(used with TF130)

50013416 MAVP Adapter for quad-point tools

(used with TF70)

52024054 MA12ID Adapter for 12ID indenter-type tools

(used with TF130)

Charging Instructions

1. Charge the TC1S for 14 to 16 hours before using the
tool for the first time.

2. Use only the TCC115S adapter/charger for the
TC1S.

Pressure
Transducer

Computer
Por t

Load
Cell

Charger
Por t

Initialization Instructions

1. Press ON.

2. During the first 3 seconds of initialization, press P,
then F, and then

. Press Prog/Enter to initialize or

Clear to continue.

3. To set language, press SI/US and use to toggle
between “units” and “language”. Press Prog/Enter
to complete the selection.

4. To set units, press SI/US and use

to toggle
between “units” and “language”. Select “SI/US” and
press Prog/Enter. Use to toggle between “SI” and
“US” units, and press Prog/Enter to complete the
selection.

5. To set date and time, press Prog/Enter and Output.
Use to select “date” or “time”. Use and

Prog/Enter to adjust time and date.

Assembly Instructions

1. Select the proper force sensor and adapter accord­ing to the tool output force.

2. Connect the force sensor interface cable into the
upper right jack of the TC1S Digital Indicator
(marked “F” on back of unit).

Select Force Sensor Value

1. Turn on the TC1S Digital Indicator.

2. Press Prog/Enter, and then press F.

3. Use to select “*calibr.value”, and then press
Prog/Enter.

4. Use to position the cursor, and to change the
value.

5. Set value to “70.0 kN” for the TF70(S) and “130.0
kN” for the TF130(S), and then press Prog/Enter.

6. The upper left corner of the TC1S display will
indicate “TF70S” or “TF130S”.

Zero Point Correction

1. Be sure the load cell is not installed in the adapter.

2. Turn on the TC1S Digital Indicator.

3. Press Prog/Enter, and then press F.

4. Use to select “set to zero”.

5. Press Prog/Enter twice.

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TC1S Test Unit Kit

Operation

1. Assemble the force sensor load cell into the adapter.

2. Place the force-sensing adapter on the fixed end, as
a die would be installed.

Note: The ECCX tools require a UA22 die adapter.

3. Turn on the TC1S Digital Indicator.

4. Press F to set the TC1S to measure force.

5. Press Clear to remove the last stored peak force.

6. Cycle the Greenlee tool.

• The peak force is the lower reading.

• The current force is the upper reading.

7. Press Clear and repeat step 6.

8. Press Output to see the peak value of all crimping
cycles.

Unit of Measure Change

1. Press SI/US.

2. Use to select “units”.

3. Press Prog/Enter.

4. Use to select “SI” or “US” units.

5. Press Prog/Enter to confirm selection.

Maintenance

Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.

Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury
and may damage the unit.

Cleaning

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild
detergent; do not use abrasives or solvents.

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