Made In U.S.A.
Digital Durometer & SmartCable™
Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Choice of Three Power Sources...
1. Batteries
The lithium battery used in this indicator is an IEC standard, type CR2450.
Note: This indicator has an AUTO_OFF feature to conserve battery life. After 10
minutes of “no activity” (no key presses), the gage will turn itself off. This feature may
be disabled if continuous operation is desired; see AUTO-OFF On/Off instructions on
this page.
Installing Batteries-Using a narrow screwdriver, gently pry under the tab
on the left side of the plastic bezel and slide out the battery tray as you turn
the indicator face side down.
Insert two batteries, “+” side up, into tray cavities, then slide the tray back
into its bezel slot, taking care that the batteries stay in proper position.
2. AC Adapter 110V #G11-0012 First insert the mini-plug into the socket on
the lower right side of the bezel, then plug the adapter into a wall outlet.
3. AC Adapter 220V #G11-0014
BUTTON FUNCTIONS...
OFF/MODE
MODE-controls absolute numbers & display setup
Off-turns indicator off
ON/CLR
CLR-resets the Lock Toggle, Data I/O Type, gage
resolution and Display setup mode
On-turns indicator on
HOLD Allows you to hold the value on the display according
to the specied Mode (MAX, MIN, FRZ)
IN/MM Controls the display units (default is English)
2ND Controls the Lock Toggle, I/O Type, gage resolution,
Travel Reverse, Auto Off and Display setup mode
An hour glass appears at the left side of the display if Auto- Off is active. If
Auto-Off is active the indicator will power off in 10 minutes with no activity.
Hold Mode-Allows you to hold the value on the display according to the
specied mode. MAX-Holds and displays the highest reading attained. MIN-
Holds and displays the lowest reading attained. FRZ-Holds and displays
the reading displayed when HOLD is engaged.
To select type of HOLD (MAX, MIN, FRZ): Press HOLD until desired feature is ashing, then release HOLD.
Note: Pressing ON/CLR button resets indicator to spindle position except
in FRZ; resets to zero.
Tolerance On/Off - Press TOL to toggle tolerance mode on and off. If no
tolerances are programmed into the gage, then tol is displayed to indicate
an invalid tolerance setting and the HIGH and/or LOW icons ash on and
off.
When the tolerance settings are incorredt (high, low or both) the correrpond-
ing icon or icons will ash.
Tolerance Settings - Continuously press the TOL button to activate the
tolerance menu (LOW, HIGH, ON) and view the low and high tolerance
settings. If no preset tolerance number is set into the gage then zero will be
displayed. When viewing low or high, that icon will ash.
Set High Tolerance Number - To change to high tolerance settings: Press
2ND button (2ND icon should appear on the display). Press the TOL
(CHANGE) button. High icon will be ashing. Use the secondary function
buttons, CHANGE and MOVE to set your tolerance setting, After you have
set your high tolerance setting, press APPLY to store numbers to memory.
Set Low Tolerance Number - To change to low tolerance settings: Press
2ND button (2ND icon should appear on the display). Press the TOL
(CHANGE) button. Low icon will be ashing. Use the secondary function
buttons, CHANGE and MOVE to set your tolerance setting, After you have
set your low tolerance setting, press APPLY to store numbers to memory.
Note: Once high and low tolerances are set, the numeric readings will
ash when your readings are out of tolerance.
Lock Toggle - When the LOCK is on, a key icon is displayed. When the
LOCK is on, all of the setting modes are disabled, and all 2nd and 3rd
functions are disabled except the lock/unlock sequence. Press the 2ND
button (2ND icon should appear on the display). Press ON/CLR. Press
TOL. A key symbol will appear on the display when the features are locked.
Lock Combination - Press the 2ND button (2ND icon should appear
on the display), then press ON/CLR. Continuously press TOL until 000
appears on the display. Use the CHANGE and MOVE button to set your
lock combination. After you have set your 3 digit lock combination press
APPLY. A key symbol will appear on the display and your 3 digit combination
is stored in memory.
Warning: To change functions after the indicator has been locked with a
combination, the correct combination must be applied.
TOL Controls Low, High and On tolerance settings
Power On/Off - To turn the unit on, press and hold ON/CLR unit indicator
turns on. To turn off, press OFF/MODE. Auto-Off Toggle-To turn the Auto-
Off function on or off, press the 2ND button (2ND ICON should appear on
the display). Press the OFF/MODE.
Reset to Factory Defaults - This will set all features and functions back to
the factory default settings. Press the 2ND button (2ND icon should appear
on the display), followed by ON/CLR, then press IN/MM.
Note: Factory defaults cannot be reset if the LOCK feature is on.
USB: Digital Durometer SmartCable ™ 511.600
See reverse side for SmartCable™ instructions.
Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com
www.GlobalTestSupply.com
Made In U.S.A.
Digital Durometer SmartCable™
Instructions
PTC’s Digital Durometer SmartCable™
The output of the Smart Cable is a standard USB 2.0 keyboard signal. Connecting the Smart Cable
to a PC will allow the Smart Cable to be identied as a USB keyboard device that can send data
to any Microsoft Windows application from the Digital Durometer.
When the Smart Cable is plugged into the computers USB port, it provides power to the Durometer.
As a result there is no need to use the Durometers batteries or AC power adapter.
Starting Operation
Connecting the Smart Cable to the computer for the rst time with “Plug and Play” enabled, the
Microsoft operating system will report “ new hardware found” and display a message stating that
it is a USB keyboard device. This refers to the integrated circuit within the Smart Cable.
Getting Ready for Durometer Hardness Readings
Open a new le in Excel or any Microsoft supported application. In Excel place the cursor in the
cell in which you want to record the data. The Durometer will then send data directly into an Excel
spreadsheet. Start by pressing either the Foot or Hand Switch.
Options for instantaneous or timed hardness readings permitted by ASTM D2240.
The Smart Cable will be in a mode where it is always ready to read the durometer gage with the
instantaneous reading followed by a 10 second delay.( Rotary Switch set at 6. ) In this case, the
LED will be steady green. Readings can be triggered by a Foot or Hand Switch.
Readings can be sent to any Windows application’s cursor point or highlighted cell.
Rotary Switch Setting. ( Internal )
6- Timer Delay Mode- instant reading followed by 10 seconds between readings
8- Continuous Readings
9- Continuous Readings with an interval of 10 seconds between successive readings intervals
Batteries or AC power are not required when Smart Cable is attached to the computer.
NOTE* The PTC® SmartCable™ requires the Hand Switch or the Foot Switch to send the signal
to the PC. Be sure to order one or both.
Hand Switch Part #511.351 6 ft.
Foot Switch Part #511.350 6 ft.
20’ cable available upon request.
Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com
www.GlobalTestSupply.com
Loading...