TNC Series Torque Cap Tester
Operation Manual
Operators should wear protection such as a mask and gloves in case
pieces or components break away from the unit under test.
Whether the unit is ON or OFF, DO NOT exceed the capacity of the
sensor. NEVER exceed 120% of the rated capacity, or the torque sensor
will be damaged. At 110% of the rated capacity the display will flash
a warning.
Measure in line torque only. DO NOT attempt to measure forces at an
angle to the sensor – damage to sensor may result.
Do not attempt to repair or alter this instrument. Warranty will be voided
and damage to the unit may result.
Use and store within the stated temperature and humidity ranges, or
damage and failure may result.
Ensure during testing unit is properly mounted & secured to stable surface. Mount display with the two integral 8.5 mm mounting holes only.
If not using this instrument for extended periods of time, remove the
batteries to prevent potential battery leakage from causing product
damage.
The TNC Digital Torque Cap Tester is a simple operation test instrument for quickly measuring Open and Close torque values
up to 14.8 ft-lbs (20 N-m). The TNC meter is used in medical,
pharmaceutical, industrial quality control, R&D and countless other torque applications.
The TNC’s provide long operation life and power flexibility with the
ability to work from the internal rechargeable battery or included
AC adapter. The TNC’s have six modes of operation: Track for live
readings, Peak which records the highest level over a test, First
Peak which records a reading after a programmed decrease, Auto
Peak which resets after a period of time, Auto First Peak which
resets the first peak after a period of time, Double Peak which
provides two separate peak readings from programmed decreases. Preset operation with programmable tolerance thresholds for
quick pass fail test is available in all modes.
The analog bar graph on the backlit, reversible LCD aids users
by providing the resultant torque’s current position compared to
the full scale range along with the direction of the force. Pass/fail
icons produce live test feedback allowing instant determination of
the results.
Every tester comes standard with USB and RS-232 outputs. The
TNC’s software enables the uploading of data and the additional
statistical analysis with its auto-calculation of the selected values.
These excellent features make the TNC Torque Cap Testers a
valuable and versatile addition to the production, R & D and quality control departments.
SPECIFICATIONS
Measuring Range: See Capacity & Resolution chart on last page
Accuracy: ± 0.3% of reading over 5 to 100% capacity
Test Sample Diameter Range: 0.77” – 7.48” (19.5 – 190 mm)
Units of Measure: N-cm, N-m, in-lb, ft-lb, kg-cm (depending on
range)
Measure Modes: Track, Preset, Peak, First Peak, Auto Peak,
Auto First Peak, Double Peak
Overload Protection: 120% of Full Scale
Sampling Rate: 2000 Hz
Display: 160* 128 Dot matrix backlit LCD
Display Update Rate: 10 times/sec
Resolution: See Capacity & Resolution chart on last page
Memory: 1000 data points
Set Point: Programmable High and Low Limits in Preset mode
Output: USB, serial port RS-232, High and low limit NPN
Battery Indication: Battery icon flashes when low
Battery Life: Approx. 25 Hours continuous on full charge
Charger/Adapter: Universal USB charger, input 110 - 240 V ac
50/60 Hz
Power: 3.6 V dc 1600 mAH Ni-MH battery pack
Operating Temperature: 14 to 104ºF (-10 to 40ºC)
Humidity Limit: 20 - 80% RH
Dimensions: 7.75 x 7.87 x 5.59” (197 x 200 x 142 mm)
Product Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
Package Weight: 7.7 lb (3.5 kg)
Warranty: 1 year
Certification: CE
Included Accessories: 4 torque pins, USB cable, charger adapt-
er, 2 mounting bolts, table-top rubber pads, cal. cert.
Optional Accessories: RS-232 cable, printer
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1. LCD SCREEN STANDARD VIEW
Test Mode Icons:
Track: Real Time, live measuring mode
Peak: Reading will not change until a higher value is measured
First Peak: Captures First Peak after a decrease has been
detected. Drop Ratio set in menus.
Auto Peak: Resets Peak after a programmed time period
Auto First Peak: Resets the First Peak after a programmed
time period. First Peak drop Ratio set in menus
Double Peak: Captures two First Peak values. Both drop
ratios set in drop ratio menu
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2. Battery Icon: Battery level or charging status. Flashes when
gauge needs to be recharged.
Preset: Set the upper & lower limit for GO/NG testing
* Activated only in the Measurement menu.
3. OK/OV Preset Indicator:
Under Lower Limit
Between Low Limit & Upper Limit
Over Upper Limit
4. Torque Icons: Indicates force direction.
Clockwise (CW) Dotted line area indicates CW overload
Counterclockwise (CCW) Dotted line area indicates CCW
overload
5. Current measured value
6. Analog Bar: Indicates current position within full scale. When
the bar enters the area enclosed by the dotted line, this
signifies the full scale capacity is exceeded by an overload
condition.
7. Storage Icon: Indicates data is being saved.
8. System time
9. Units Indicator: Selected engineering unit.
10. Statistics X: Average; R: Variance
11. Data list: Five Point Measurement in Peak & First Peak Modes
12. Key Setting Mode: Printer Icon Key press will print. Disc icon
key will store reading.
13. Double Peak Mode Percentages
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Digital View
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Graphic View
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2. MODE DIAGRAM DETAILS
Double Peak Mode View
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3. KEY FUNCTIONS
POWER: Push for 2 seconds to power On or Off
SAVE/PRINT: Print the current force value or
store data, depending on the key setting. (See 7 for
key setting)
Changing Values: Select next digit location.
MENU/ENTER: Enter the menus.
In Menus: Select or Enter
ZERO/EXIT: Zeros Values
In Menus: Back or Exit
5. ADVANCED MENU OPTIONS
5.1 Measurement
The Measurement menu contains four selectable items: Unit,
Group, Test Mode, Preset.
From the home screen, touch “MENU/ENTER” to enter the main
menu.
MODE/UP: Changes the measurement mode
In Menus: Moves selection up or increases the
value.
DOWN: Moves selection down or decreases the value.
4. MENU STRUCTURE
Unit
Measurement
Memory
Menu
System
Calibration
Group
Test Mode
Preset
Browse
Print All
Print Select
Upload
Delete Select
Delete All
Display Mode
Auto Power Off
Backlight
Key Tone
Language
Date/Time
Diagram Scale
Key Setting
Display Direction
Default
Information
Torque
Sensitivity
Weight
Force
5.2 Unit
The measuring unit can be selected under this menu. Different
range models may have different unit selection capabilities. Touch
“MOVE/UP” or “DOWN” keys to shift to the next selection. Press
“ZERO/EXIT” to cancel or touch “MENU/EXIT” to confirm and exit.
5.3 Group
When several test samples need to be measured, the samples
can be coded into groups. The range is 01-99. When set to “00”,
changes to “01 automatically as “00” is not an available choice.
Press “MODE/UP” to adjust the value, touch “PRINT/SAVE” to
shift to the next position. Touch “ZERO/EXIT” to cancel; press
“MENU” to confirm and exit.
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5.4 Test Mode
Change the mode of operation between the six modes. Press
“MODE/UP” or “DOWN” keys to select. Press “ZERO/EXIT” to
cancel or “MENU/ENTER” to confirm and exit. This adjustment
can also be changed at the home screen display by simply pressing “MODE”. First Peak Mode will display a drop ratio setting
menu. This drop ratio actives the first peak recording. Auto Peak
Mode will display a Peak Time setting menu. This resets the peak
value after programmed time has elapsed. Double Peak Mode
will display a dual drop ratio settings menu. This will enable two
separate peak values to be recorded.
6. MEMORY
In the Memory menu, the user can browse, delete, or print the
data.
6.1 Browse All
The data will be displayed. Touch “MODE/UP” or “DOWN” keys to
go to the next position. Touch “MENU/ENTER” to see additional
details of the data. Touch “ZERO/EXIT” to go back.
5.6 Preset
In the Preset menu, program high and low limit values to enable
ok/ov testing. The lower limit value cannot be greater than the
upper limit value, and neither limit value can be greater than 110%
of the rated capacity. Select proper mode to have presets active.
Press “MODE/UP” to adjust the value, touch “SAVE/PRINT” to
shift to the next position. Press “ZERO/EXIT” to cancel; touch
“MENU/ENTER” to confirm and exit.
6.2 Print All
In the Print All Menu the data saved in memory can be output
to a printer through the serial port RS232 connection.
(See 10.3 RS232 in Communications section for more information)
6.3 Print Selected
In this menu, select the data range to print. Touch “MODE/UP” to
adjust the value, touch “SAVE/PRINT” to shift to the next position.
Press “ZERO/EXIT” to cancel; touch “MENU/ENTER” to confirm.
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6.4 Upload
1. Choose in EDMS software the ‘Upload Memory Data
From Gauge’ selection.
2. On the TNC screen, select Upload. The screen should display
‘Upload…’ as shown below.
3. While ‘Upload…’ is visible on the screen, click ‘Start
Acquisition’ on the EDMS software.
4. Data should populate the table on the right hand side of the
software screen.
6.5 Delete Selected
Select the range of data to be deleted. Touch “MODE/UP” to adjust the value. Press “SAVE/PRINT” to shift to the next position.
Touch “ZERO/EXIT” to cancel; touch “MENU/ENTER” to confirm.
7.1 Display Mode
Two display modes may be selected: Digital and Graphic.
7.2 Auto Power Off
To maximize battery life, the power can be set to shutdown after
non-use. The time can be set in this menu. The range is 01-99
minutes. When set to “99” the gauge will never turn off. Touch
“MODE/UP” to adjust the value, touch “SAVE/PRINT” to shift to
the next position. Press “ZERO/EXIT” to cancel; Push “MENU/ENTER” to confirm and exit.
7.3 Backlight
Under this menu, the backlight can be set to ON, OFF or have an
auto shutdown time. Touch “MODE/UP” or “DOWN” keys to shift
to the next position. Press “ZERO/EXIT” to cancel. Press “MENU/
ENTER” to confirm and exit.
6.6 Delete All
In this menu, a prompt will appear. All data will be deleted by
selecting “YES” and canceled by selecting “NO” or pressing
“ZERO/EXIT”.
7. SYSTEM
Under the System menu, several parameters may be set.
7.4 Key Tone
Turn the key sound ON or OFF. Touch “MODE/UP” or “DOWN”
keys to shift to the next position. Touch “LOG” to cancel; Press
“MENU/ENTER” to confirm and exit.
7.5 Language
Select between English, German and Chinese.
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7.6 Date/Time
The system time may be set under this menu. Touch “MODE/
UP” to adjust the value. Press “SAVE/PRINT” to shift to the next
position. Touch “ZERO/EXIT” to cancel. Press “MENU/ENTER” to
confirm and exit.
7.11 Information
Information includes the model, version of the software and the
serial number.
7.7 Diagram Scale
Select the visible are of the graph when in diagram mode in this
menu. Select between 3 levels.
7.8 Key Setting
Set the default function of the “SAVE/PRINT” key from the home
screen. The function can be set to print or store the current
displayed value. Press “MODE/UP” or “DOWN” to select the
proper setting. Press “LOG” to cancel; touch “MENU/ENTER” to
confirm and exit.
7.9 Display Direction
Select the mode of the LCD display: Automatic, Obverse or Reverse. Touch “MODE/UP” or “DOWN” keys to shift to the next position. Press “ZERO/EXIT” to cancel; Push “MENU/ENTER” to
confirm and exit.
8. CALIBRATION
To Obtain access to the calibration sub menus, input the password 1, 2, 3. Four methods of calibration may be selected.
8.1 Torque Calibration
If applying a known standard torque such as with a calibrated
torque tool or torque test machine apparatus, use this mode and
apply the torque to the TNC.
Input in the standard values by pressing “MODE/UP” to adjust
the value, touch “SAVE/PRINT” to shift to the next position. Press
7.10 Default Setting
If you make a selection that you feel has caused the gauge to
operate improperly, you can restore the instrument to the factory default settings. Carefully use this function! The password to
accomplish this factory default is 1, 2, 3. A confirm screen will
appear to complete.
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“MENU/ENTER” to view the next available standard value input
screen.
After the last standard value input screen, Press “MENU/ENTER”
to view the confirmation selection. Here you can select YES or NO
with the “MODE/UP” or “DOWN” keys. Press “MENU/ENTER” to
confirm the desired selection.
8.2 Sensitivity Calibration
Sensitivity Calibration is specific to higher capacity models where
the sensor has a mV/V value equal to a torque value. Input in the
values by pressing “MODE/UP” to adjust the value, touch “SAVE/
PRINT” to shift to the next position. Press “MENU/ENTER” to view
the confirmation selection. Here you can select YES or NO with
the “MODE/UP” or “DOWN” keys. Press “MENU/ENTER” to confirm the desired selection.
8.4 Force Calibration
When using a standard force (or standard calibrated force via a
weight) and a lever (L), select Force Calibration. The standard
force applied to the lever may be produced by force from weights,
a test machine or force gauge that applies a standard force.
Input in the standard lever length (L) and force values by pressing
“MODE/UP” to adjust the value, touch “SAVE/PRINT” to shift to
the next position. Press “MENU/ENTER” to view the next available
standard value input screen.
8.3 Weight Calibration
In this mode, “Weights” means mass weight. When a lever and a
calibrated mass weight are used creating a standard torque, this
mode calculates the value properly to calibrate the instrument.
The torque generated by weights on a lever (L) is associated with
the local gravity acceleration (g) that the user inputs.
Input in the standard lever length (L), gravity (g) and weight values by pressing “MODE/UP” to adjust the value, touch “SAVE/
PRINT” to shift to the next position. Press “MENU/ENTER” to view
the next available standard value input screen.
After the last standard value input screen, Press “MENU/ENTER”
to view the confirmation selection. Here you can select YES or NO
with the “MODE/UP” or “DOWN” keys. Press “MENU/ENTER” to
confirm the desired selection.
After the last standard value input screen, Press “MENU/ENTER”
to view the confirmation selection. Here you can select YES or
NO with the “MODE/UP” or “DOWN” keys. Press “MENU/ENTER”
to confirm the desired selection.
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9. CHARGING
The TNC Digital Torque Cap Tester is supplied with a set of 3 Nickel Metal Hydride AAA rechargeable batteries, which are supplied
fully charged to allow immediate use. Users need to recharge batteries when a low battery icon flashes. Users should connect the
gauge and the charger using the USB cable. Then connect the
charger to an AC socket to start charging. Laptops and other USB
devices can also charge the gauge. A fully charged battery pack
will provide approximately 25 hours of constant use.
Rechargeable battery pack:
- Type: Ni-MH 3.6VDC 1600 mAH rechargeable batteries
- Charging time: approx. 3~4 hours
- Battery life: approx. charge and discharge 500 times
10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.1 USB
The TNC Series Digital Torque Cap Tester is designed in accordance with USB2.0 standard protocol. (Figure 10-1) The USB Port
can be connected to a charger with the USB cable for charging
the internal Ni-MH battery and can be connected to a computer
for uploading the measured values. Connect the gauge and the
computer with the USB cable, then open the computer software.
Upload the values. Please refer to the software manual for additional information.
10.2 Port Pin Assignments
PIN# Definition
1 RS232-Transmit (Tx)
2 RS232-Receive (Rx)
3 RS232-Ground
4 Output A+
5 Reserved
6 Output Com-
7 Output B+
8 Reserved
Figure 10-2
Figure 10-1
10.3 RS232
The RS232 serial port is used to connect a printer to print the
memory data.
RS-232 specifications are as follows:
-Data transmission: serial interface
-Synchronization: asynchronous
-Signal Level: RS-232 level, logic 1:-5v, logic 0: +5v
-Hardware Flow Control: None
-Data word length: 8 bits
-Stop bit: 1bit
-Parity: None
-Baud rate: Autodetect 38400, 19200 or 9600
10.4 Comparison Output
Comparison Output internal circuit shown as below.
Figure 10-4
When the measured value is less than the lower limit tolerance
value, the “pc2” operates, 7pin and 6pin line conduction. When
the measured value is more than the upper limit tolerance value
or 110% of the rated capacity, the “pc1” operates, 4pin and 6pin
line conduction. Maximum permissible voltage: 7pin to 6pin, 4pin
to 6pin 35V; 6pin to 7pin, 6pin to 4pin 6V.
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11. MISC.
11.1 Dimensions
11.2 Parts List
* Items not shown: Mounting bolts,
rubber sticker foot pads
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12. CAPACITY & RESOLUTION
Range by Unit (Resolution)
Model N-m N-cm kgf-cm in-lbf ft-lbf
TNC-2 0.1- 2 (0.0002) 10-200 (0.02) 1-20 (0.002) 0.89-17.7 (0.002) 0.07-1.5 (0.0002)
TNC-5 0.25 - 5 (0.0005) 25-500 (0.05) 2.5-50 (0.005) 2.2-44.3 (0.005) 0.18-3.7 (0.0005)
TNC-10 0.5-10 (0.001) 50-1000 (0.1) 5-100 (0.01) 4.4-88.5 (0.01) 0.37-7.4 (0.001)
TNC-20 1-20 (0.002) 100-2000 (0.2) 10-200 (0.02) 8.9-177 (0.02) 0.7-14.8 (0.002)
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