TECNA TE1700 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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EDITION: April 2014

MAN 5017

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SUMMARY

1.0 MAIN MENU ................................................................................................ 3

2.0 MEASUREMENT MENU ............................................................................... 6

2.1 MEASUREMENT GRAPH .......................................................................... 8

2.2 MEASUREMENT GRAPH CONFIGURATION ........................................... 11

2.3 MEASUREMENT DATA ........................................................................... 13

2.4 MEASUREMENT DATA CONFIGURATION .............................................. 20

2.5 MEASUREMENT CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 22

2.5.1 ADVANCED MEASUREMENT CONFIGURATION ............................. 26

2.6 SETTING LIMITS ..................................................................................... 28

2.7 WELDING TABLE .................................................................................... 33

3.0 STATISTICS MENU ..................................................................................... 35

3.1 SCATTER PLOT ....................................................................................... 37

4.0 DATA SAVING MENU ................................................................................. 39

4.1 MEASUREMENT GRAPH CONFIGURATION ........................................... 41

5.0 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION MENU .................................................... 43

5.1 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION MENU .................................................. 46

6.0 CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC ............................................... 50

6.1 PUTTY© TERMINAL EMULATOR ........................................................... 57

6.1.1 MAIN MENU ................................................................................... 59

6.1.2 DATA SPOT PRINT........................................................................... 60

6.1.3 INSTRUMENT CONFIG MENU ......................................................... 62

6.1.4 CURRENT CONFIG MENU ............................................................... 64

6.1.5 LIMIT CONFIG MENU...................................................................... 65

7.0 ERROR MESSAGES ..................................................................................... 67

8.0 INSTRUMENT FEATURES ........................................................................... 69

9.0 MEASURING ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 70

10.0 BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND PRODUCT LIFE END ................................. 71

11.0 SAFETY OF USE ........................................................................................ 72

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Indication of current date and time in format dd-mm-yyyy and hh:mm

BATT: 076%  Indication of residual battery charge

1.0 MAIN MENU

Indicator of USB pen-drive and status of connection with expansion
card.
<NO USB| >  pen-drive not inserted or not recognised
<USB OK| >  pen-drive inserted and recognised
< |- - - - >  expansion card absent
< |LINK>  card present and connection established
< |!LN!>  card present and connection not established

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Key for accessing the TE1700 measuring functions. In this menu you
can configure the ranges of the probes, LIMITS, PULSE, PRE-BLANK and
POST-BLANK, TRIGGER LEVEL, FORCE FILTER, TRIGGER TYPE and the
NORMAL/CONTINUOUS mode. You can also read the numeric values of
the measured quantities and view them on a graph.

Key for accessing the TE1700 statistics menu. It provides a statistical
analysis with a scatter plot on the last 90 weld spots performed by the
instrument.

Key for accessing the menu to save data on a pen-drive. It allows you
to save the bitmap chart of the measured quantities or to export the
spots to a .CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file to perform off-line
analyses.

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Key for accessing the instrument's configuration menu, which allows
you to configure:

• Time to turn off the display backlight;

• Auto-shutoff time to save battery;

• Current date and time;

• Local network supply frequency, 50 or 60 Hz;

• Which data to save of every spot, NORMAL or ADVANCED

mode;

• Update TE1700 firmware;

• Connected Bluetooth devices (e.g.: PC, TE1710 Expander, etc.).

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Pressing BACK returns to the

2.0 MEASUREMENT MENU

Summary of current measuring instrument configuration, including the
following information:

• Type of current transducer, type of source to be measured,

selected measuring range.

• Type of force transducer, selected measuring range,

disturbance limitation activation.

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• Selected measuring range for voltage, normal or continuous

measuring mode.

• Number of current pulses, initial and final masking on signal to

be measured.

• Selection of channel for measurement, either force or current

or both, instrument sensitivity for starting measuring
operations.

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2.1 MEASUREMENT GRAPH

Available in NORMAL mode only

Allows you to access the measured quantities graph with respect to
time.

This function is only active in NORMAL work mode and is not available
in CONTINUOUS mode.

You can view a maximum of two quantities on the graph, chosen
among welding current, secondary voltage, energy and resistance.

Force is plotted on its own on a dedicated graph, while the other
quantities can be selected independently; quantities are chosen from
the MEASUREMENT GRAPH CONFIGURATION menu.

Acquiring spots while inside the MEASUREMENT GRAPH screen will
decrease the max acquisition rate.

The MEASUREMENT GRAPH screen appears empty when accessed
before the instrument has been able to perform a measurement.

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Messages relating to the current position of the cursor.

The measurement graph's screen is as follows:

The time position and the value of the selected quantity are
shown.
Touching this area changes the quantities to be plotted on
the graph.

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The right and left arrows move the cursor horizontally, repeatedly
pressing the key moves the cursor quickly.

Zooms horizontally into the graph in the area of the cursor.

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2.2 MEASUREMENT GRAPH CONFIGURATION

Available in NORMAL mode only

Selection of quantities to be viewed.

This icon is present only with the TE1710 Expander
expansion card.
Enables viewing of the displacement measurement graph.

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You can simultaneously view a maximum of two quantities on the
graph; the selected quantities appear without the X whilst quantities
with the X are not shown in the graph.

If you wish to view the force graph, the other quantities will be
deactivated automatically.

I  Welding current.

V  Secondary voltage. Requires measurement of the voltage at the
electrodes.

E  Energy dispensed during the weld. Requires measurement of the
voltage at the electrodes.

R  Electrical resistance of the material. Requires measurement of the
voltage at the electrodes.

WARNING: in the event the voltage and current values are
considerably low, the electrical resistance value is forced to zero.

F  Measurement of the force exerted by the electrodes during the
welding process.

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Indicator of active functions that can affect

the measurement process.

Indicator of execution of

measurement process.

2.3 MEASUREMENT DATA

Available in NORMAL and CONTINUOUS modes

Displays the numeric values of the quantities measured.

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Indicator of outcome of check limits on the measurement process.

Measurement within limits.

Measurement outside limits.

Check limits not active.

The quantities displayed depend on instrument configuration and on
the selections made in the MEASUREMENT DATA CONFIGURATION
menu.

At the bottom of the screen, indicators show the active functions in
the TE1700 that can affect the numeric values shown on the display. A
list of data that can be viewed is as follows.

Measurement of a direct current source, such as medium
frequency inverter and three-phase unit.

Measurement of an alternate current source, single-phase
spot welder.

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Measurement of a pulse type current, capacitor discharge.

PRE-BLANK active during the measurement, the initial part of
the welding process, for the set PRE-BLANK time, not
considered in the measurement process.

POST-BLANK active during the measurement, the final part of
the welding process, for the set POST-BLANK time, not
considered in the measurement process.

The set number of pulses is greater than 1; the weld to be
measured is pulsed and the number of pulses must be equal
to the value set on the control unit.

When FORCE FILTER is activated, it suppresses the noise on
the force measurement channel, recommended when using
electrical axes.

Welding time measurement is always present on the display. Displayed
data change, depending on the technology of the welder used:

The display indicates the total time dispensing T
and the time taken by the current to reach its maximum T

current

weld

rise

value.

The display indicates the total time dispensing T

current

weld

and the average conduction degrees DEG.

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In modes

Welding current: the RMS value of the I
I

peak value reached during welding are displayed.

peak

welding current and the

RMS

In mode

Welding current: the RMS value of the I
max positive peak value and the I

max negative peak value reached

peak-

welding current, the I

RMS

during welding are displayed.

In mode

Secondary voltage: displays the RMS voltage value V
secondary circuit and its V

maximum peak value. To perform this

peak

present on the

rms

measurement, use the cables for measuring electrodes voltage.

peak+

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In mode

Secondary voltage: displays the voltage peak value V

during the

peak

welding process. To perform this measurement, use the cables for
measuring electrodes voltage.

In mode

Secondary voltage: displays the RMS voltage value V
secondary circuit, its maximum positive peak value V
maximum negative peak value V

. To perform this measurement,

peak-

present on the

rms

peak+

and

use the cables for measuring electrodes voltage.

In modes

Energy dispensed during the weld E

. To perform this measurement,

weld

use the cables for measuring electrodes voltage.

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In modes

Average power dispensed during the welding process. To perform this
measurement, use the cables for measuring electrodes voltage.

In mode

Electrical resistance measured at the end of the welding process. This
value includes the electrical resistance of the piece to be welded and
the resistance of the secondary circuit included at both ends of the
electrodes of the voltage probe. To perform this measurement, use the
cables for measuring electrodes voltage.

In modes

Thermal current: the average I
current values are displayed. The average value T

and the instantaneous i

th

is calculated by

ith

thermal

Ith

processing the samples acquired over a maximum time range of 24
hours. The instantaneous value i

is obtained according to the last 2

Ith

welding samples performed. The average samples can be deleted.

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Force: supplies the maximum force F
beginning Fon of the welding and at the end F

during welding, at the

max

of the welding process.

off

If CONTINUOUS mode is selected, the data viewed cannot be edited by
the user. The data displayed are:

• RMS value of the welding current I

• Positive current peak I

• Negative current peak I

PEAK+

PEAK-

• RMS value of the secondary voltage V

• Positive voltage peak V

• Negative voltage peak V

PEAK+

PEAK-

RMS

RMS

• Continuous force value

In this case the force values are updated continuously and
automatically.

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Enables a displacement measurement to be viewed.

2.4 MEASUREMENT DATA CONFIGURATION

Available in NORMAL mode only

Selection of quantities to be viewed.

This icon is present only with the TE1710 Expander

expansion card.

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The selected quantities appear without the X whilst quantities with the
X will not be shown in the measurement data; a maximum of 2
electrical quantities can be displayed simultaneously.

I  Welding current.

V  Secondary voltage. Requires measurement of the voltage at the
electrodes.

E  Energy dispensed during the weld. Requires measurement of the
voltage at the electrodes.

P  Power dispensed during the weld. Requires measurement of the
voltage at the electrodes.

I2t  Thermal current Ith of the welding process performed.

Ith CLEAR  Deletion of the thermal current samples Ith of the
welding process performed.

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Summary of current instrument

2.5 MEASUREMENT CONFIGURATION

Configuration of the modes in which acquired quantities are
measured.

configuration

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Available in NORMAL and CONTINUOUS modes

CURR - For choosing the technology of the welder used: AC, DC or CD,
and also the range with which to perform the measurement. Be sure to
choose the range appropriately because if you select one that is too
low, error CURRENT HIGH OVER RANGE will appear but if you select
one that is too high, measurement accuracy will be lost. The key is
active solely if the instrument is connected to a current transducer.

Available in NORMAL and CONTINUOUS modes

VOLT - Allows you to set the electrodes' voltage range. Be sure to
choose the range appropriately because if you select one that is too
low, error VOLTAGE HIGH OVER RANGE will appear but if you select
one that is too high, measurement accuracy will be lost.

Available in NORMAL and CONTINUOUS modes

FORCE - Allows you to set the force measuring range. Be sure to
choose the range appropriately because if you select one that is too
low, error FORCE HIGH OVER RANGE will appear but if you select one
that is too high, measurement accuracy will be lost. The key is active
solely if the instrument is connected to a force transducer.

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Available in NORMAL and CONTINUOUS modes

NORM/CONT - Allows you to switch from NORMAL to CONTINUOUS
operating mode and vice versa. In NORMAL mode the instrument
awaits the TRIGGER activation to acquire the spot whilst in
CONTINUOUS mode the instrument acquires current, voltage and force
values continuously. You can activate the CONTINUOUS mode only if
the welder has the AC technology, or if the current transducer is
disconnected from the instrument.

Available in NORMAL and CONTINUOUS modes

ADV - Makes advanced adjustments to the measurement process; see
the relative chapter ADVANCED MEASUREMENT CONFIGURATION.

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Available in NORMAL mode

PULSE - Allows you to set the number of pulses. The number of pulses
entered must be equal to the number of pulses set on the welding
control.

Available in NORMAL mode

PRE BLANK - Sets the PRE BLANK time; if other than zero the initial part
of the welding process, for the set time, is not considered in the
measurement process.

Available in NORMAL mode

POST BLANK - Sets the POST BLANK time; if other than zero the final
part of the welding process, for the set time, is not considered in the
measurement process.

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Summary of current instrument

2.5.1 ADVANCED MEASUREMENT CONFIGURATION

For setting the instrument to measure under special conditions.

configuration

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TRIGGER LEVEL - For changing the sensitivity with which the
instrument recognises the start of the welding process. High
sensitivities enable low current or force values to be measured
correctly. While lower sensitivities allow measurements to be
performed in environments with high electrical disturbance or
mechanical vibration.

FORCE FILTER - For activating a filter on the disturbances present on
the force measurement, which can occur in the presence of an
electrical axis.

TRIGGER TYPE - The instrument normally receives the welding process
start signal on both the current and the voltage channel; one of the
two channels may be excluded from receiving the welding process
start signal.

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2.6 SETTING LIMITS

LIMIT - A control mask is associated with each acquired weld spot, with
three weld limits that may be selected among the following quantities:
current, energy, time, force and displacement. You cannot select two
identical quantities from the limits mask. If using the TE1710 Expander,
you can configure up to 15 limits masks through the control unit's call
signals.

Enables access to the welding limit programming menu.

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In the limits mask image shown in the page above, it can be noted that
current and energy limits are active whilst the third limit is not.

As a general rule, the following assumptions are true:

• If the MIN and MAX fields coincide, the welding limits on the

quantity selected are not active.

• Within the mask, it is not possible to select the same quantity

for different welding limits.

Always referring to the image in the previous page, the three buttons
allow you to access the programming page of the first, second and
third welding limit of the selected control mask.

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Welding limit quantity selector, to be monitored in the

active.

measurement process. If “blank”, the welding limit is not

Numeric indicator of the limits mask, selected via the control unit's

Press the LIM MIN and LIM MAX keys to edit the minimum and
maximum welding limit values.

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call signals. Can be between 1 and 15.

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Confirms and returns to the previous

menu.

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Type

Minimum

Maximum

Limit

OK

Below is the key to the welding limits managed by the measuring
instrument.

000.0 kA 999.9 kA

00000 J 60000 J

0000 mS 9999 mS

0000.0 daN 6000.0 daN

0.000 mm 9.999 mm

- - - - - - - - - - - -

The outcome of the measurement is shown at the bottom right of the
MEASUREMENT DATA screen at the end of the acquisition process.

NO LIMITS

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

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measurement within limits.

measurement outside limits.

Limits not active.

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Sheet MATERIAL selection.

Sheet THICKNESS selection.

Sheet quality CLASS selection.

2.7 WELDING TABLE

For accessing the welding tables inside which the operator can retrieve
the welding parameters, selecting thickness, type of material and
quality class "A-B-C" of the sheets or parts being welded.

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In addition to the current, time, force and electrode diameter
parameters, some data on the spatial positioning of the sheets or parts
being welded are also displayed.

These data are for information purposes only and must be viewed
solely by qualified technicians.

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Selection of the quantity on which statistical analysis

3.0 STATISTICS MENU

Using this function, it is possible to run a statistical analysis of the last
90 spots recorded by the measuring instrument.

Before performing the analysis, select which quantity is to be analysed
among current, voltage, energy, resistance, force or displacement.

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is to be carried out. Only one quantity at a time can be
analysed.

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If you want to perform a more complex analysis, you can export the
data of a .CSV file (Comma-Separated Values) to a pen-drive. Later on,
you may use a spreadsheet to process the exported data and perform
a more in-depth analysis.

The analysis run by the instrument uses a scatter plot, which shows the
distribution of the various values of the selected quantity compared to
its average value. A vertical cursor can be used to examine all the data
relating to each spot shown on the graph.

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1 2 3

4

5

3.1 SCATTER PLOT

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1. Representation of the welding spots performed on the graph.

2. The vertical cursor is moved with the left and right arrows, allowing

details of the selected spot to be viewed.

3. The horizontal cursor indicates the average value of the selected

quantity.

4. It displays the average, minimum and maximum value of the selected

quantity. It also displays the welding time, current, energy, voltage
and resistance of the spot selected using the vertical cursor.

5. Arrows for selecting the previous or the next spot using the vertical

cursor.

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4.0 DATA SAVING MENU

The menu is for saving the data contained in the instrument to a pen­drive for post-analysis or report creation.

WARNING: it is advisable to use USB 2.0 (or lower) pen-drive having

more than 1GB storage capacity formatted in FAT32.

Other types of formatting are not supported and therefore it will not
be possible to save data.

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Reset counter for saving files.

Every file saved to pen-drive contains a progressive number to
facilitate subsequent identification; pressing the key resets the
progressive number to its default value "0" and displays the following
message.

Clears the spots internal memory.
Clears the internal memory in which the weld spots are stored. It must
be cleared every time a new measurement campaign is begun or when
switching from NORMAL to ADVANCED statistics mode and vice versa.
The instrument memory can store up to 20000 spots. When the weld
spots memory is full, it deletes automatically. The following message is
displayed when the key is pressed.

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Saves the measurement graph to a pen-drive; the graph is saved as a
bitmap image in 320x240 format. The saved image is visible in the
MEASUREMENT GRAPH menu; the quantities selected in the menu are
consequently saved.

4.1 MEASUREMENT GRAPH CONFIGURATION

Saves to pen-drive a .CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file containing
numeric data relating to the quantities acquired, the configuration of
the instrument used, the transducers connected and the sequence of
numeric values acquired during the process that describe the time
trend of the quantities.

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The device exports weld spots statistics from the pen-drive's internal
memory, if used. The quantity and type of saved data change,
depending on whether the NORMAL or ADVANCED statistics mode is
used. In both cases, a .CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file is saved
containing the numeric values of each spot relating to the quantities
measured and the instrument configuration. In ADVANCED mode, in
addition to data described above, an additional .CSV file is created, for
each weld spot, containing the numeric values describing the time
trend of the quantities acquired in a single welding spot.

WARNING: saving data in ADVANCED mode and a high number of
spots can take a long time.

The following icon appears during data saving.

WARNING: Do not remove the pen-drive during data writing

operations; just wait until the icon disappears. If you remove the pen­drive before the write operations are over, stored data may be lost.

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5.0 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION MENU

Summary of current instrument
configuration.

Screen lighting shutdown time and instrument shutdown time.

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Current date and time.

For setting the mains frequency on the site where the instrument is
taking measurements. Choose between 50 Hz and 60 Hz. The value of
this parameter affects the measurements made on AC current
generators.

Allows you to select which statistical data the instrument must store
for each acquired spot. If NORMAL mode was selected, only spots
numeric data will be saved but if you selected ADVANCED mode, then
the numeric data and the waveforms associated with each spot will be
saved. When switching between the two modes, the instrument's
memory must be cleared.

WARNING: If using the ADVANCED mode, the acquisition rate

decreases to minimum, due to the greater amount of data to be
processed.

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Allows you to access the firmware upgrade screen, which has the
following key in the foreground.

Pressing this key sets the instrument to firmware upgrade mode and
the following message appears.

If pressed by accident, simply switch off the instrument, switch it back
on again (nothing shows on the display), switch off and switch back on
again.

Once the firmware upgrade is started, the pairing with a compatible
Bluetooth device (PC, Android) is deleted. Simply pair the Bluetooth
device to the TE1700 again.

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5.1 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION MENU

For accessing the screen that enables the instrument to be paired with
compatible Bluetooth devices and the optional TECNA TE1710
Expander to be set up, if available.

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PC-BLUETOOTH - The key makes the TE1700 visible and pairable with a
compatible Bluetooth device (PC, Android). Each time the key is
pressed, a previous pairing is deleted, so the TE1700 can be paired
with only one device at a time.

The following message appears when the key is pressed.

The instrument can now be detected by an external device.

If the device being paired has a Bluetooth v2.1 module or better, no
code will be requested during the pairing.

Vice versa, if the Bluetooth device being paired has a Bluetooth v2.0
module or less, the default password "1234" will be requested.

Once pairing is complete, the message will clear automatically and the
TE1700 will be ready for connection.

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EXPANDER-BLUETOOTH - For pairing the TE1700 to the TE1710
Expander. The message appears when the key is pressed.

Before you start the pairing procedure, be sure the expansion card is
powered and within the range of the Bluetooth connection.

If pairing was successful, the instrument displays message EXPANDER
FOUND.

If pairing was unsuccessful, the instrument displays message
EXPANDER NOT FOUND.

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Selects the serial number of the TE1710 Expander to which

Activates/Deactivates the deformation sensor.

For accessing the configuration menu of the TE1710 Expander, if
available.

you are going to connect.

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Sets the resolution of the deformation sensor.

Activates/Deactivates the position sensor.

Sets the resolution of the position sensor.

Sets the resolution of the speed sensor.

6.0 CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC

In order to program the instrument remotely, you must pair the
TE1700 with a compatible Bluetooth device, such as a PC. Later on you
will be able to configure the instrument remotely through a terminal
emulator.

Proceed as follows to pair the TE1700 in Microsoft® Windows 7.

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The Bluetooth icon is at the bottom right on the taskbar; a menu will
open when you click it with the right mouse button.

Select "Add a Device" in this menu to add a new Bluetooth device.

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The screen shows the Bluetooth devices detected by the PC. To make it
possible to detect the TE1700, press the PC-BLUETOOTH key, shown in
paragraph 5.1.

The TE1700 can now be detected by the PC and should appear in the
window with the name "TECNA TE1700 12345", where 12345 is the
serial number of the device.

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As indicated in paragraph 5.1, you need not enter any pairing code in
the TE1700 if the PC is equipped with a Bluetooth v2.1 module or
higher.

Then select "Pair without using a code" to pair without entering any
codes.

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Once you have completed the pairing procedure, drivers are installed
automatically. The drivers used by the TE1700 are in Windows® by
default.

WARNING: Windows might detect a "Bluetooth Peripheral Device"

without drivers "No driver found". This is not important since the error

is caused by the presence of a Bluetooth profile that is not recognized

in Windows®.

The installation was successful; now you need to locate which of the
two COM ports is used for Bluetooth connections at output.

By clicking on the Bluetooth icon at the bottom right in the taskbar,
select "Open settings" to open Bluetooth settings.

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In the window that appears, you will notice that the port to be used is
COM3 since the indicated "Direction" is "Outgoing".

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Now you can use a terminal emulator to connect to the COM port. A
terminal emulator for Windows is Putty©, a third party program
distributed under MIT license.

Putty© software is available inside the pen-drive distributed with the
Tecna TE1700 Weld Tester. In case of difficulty in finding the software,
contact your dealer.

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6.1 PUTTY© TERMINAL EMULATOR

In order to connect with the terminal emulator, you must set:

• Connection type: Serial

• Serial line: outgoing serial port (e.g.: COM3)

• Speed: 115200

Press "Open" to open the connection.

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If you want to save data received from the terminal emulator to a disk,
go to the "Logging" menu and set parameter "Session logging" in
"Printable output". Use the "Browse…" key to select the path in which
to save the log file.

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6.1.1 MAIN MENU

Main navigation menu enabling activation of the "DATA SPOT PRINT"
function and access to the "INSTRUMENT CONFIG" menu.

0 DATA SPOT PRINT: Activates\Deactivates printing of the
measurements performed.

1 INSTRUMENT CONFIG: Enables access to the instrument
configuration menu.

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6.1.2 DATA SPOT PRINT

If the function is active, all the measurements performed will be
printed on the terminal, in green or red if the measurement is inside or
outside limits, and in black if the limits check is not active.

SPOT: 02864 07-11-2013 16:09:17
LIMIT MASK NUMBER: 01 LIMIT MASK EVAL RESULT: LIMIT OK
WELDING TIME: 003.0 CYCLES CONDUCTION DEG: 118
RMS CURRENT: 0004.70 kA
POSITIVE PEAK: 0007.58 kA NEGATIVE PEAK: 0008.25 kA
SECONDARY RMS VOLTAGE: 00.27V
SECONDARY POSITIVE PEAK: 00.46V SECONDARY NEGATIVE PEAK: 00.48V
ENERGY: 00071 J POWER MEAN: 001.26kW

SPOT: 02865 07-11-2013 16:09:50
LIMIT MASK NUMBER: 01 LIMIT MASK EVAL RESULT: NO LIMIT ACTIVE
WELDING TIME: 003.0 CYCLES CONDUCTION DEG: 118
RMS CURRENT: 0004.72 kA
POSITIVE PEAK: 0007.49 kA NEGATIVE PEAK: 0008.23 kA
SECONDARY RMS VOLTAGE: 00.27V
SECONDARY POSITIVE PEAK: 00.46V SECONDARY NEGATIVE PEAK: 00.48V
ENERGY: 00070 J POWER MEAN: 001.27kW

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SPOT: 02866 07-11-2013 16:11:51
LIMIT MASK NUMBER: 01 LIMIT MASK EVAL RESULT: CURRENT OUT LIMIT
WELDING TIME: 003.0 CYCLES CONDUCTION DEG: 118
RMS CURRENT: 0004.69 kA
POSITIVE PEAK: 0007.48 kA NEGATIVE PEAK: 0008.21 kA
SECONDARY RMS VOLTAGE: 00.27V
SECONDARY POSITIVE PEAK: 00.46V SECONDARY NEGATIVE PEAK: 00.48V
ENERGY: 00070 J POWER MEAN: 001.26kW

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6.1.3 INSTRUMENT CONFIG MENU

Instrument configuration menu.

The numbers and letters on the left of the arrow "" are the keys to
be pressed on the terminal to perform an action on the element
indicated to the right of the same arrow.

B  BACK TO MAIN MENU: Returns to the main menu

0  CURRENT CONFIG MENU: Allows access to the current probe
configuration menu.

1  VOLTAGE RANGE: For setting the voltage rate 7V, 13V, 26V or
50V.

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2  FORCE CONFIG MENU: For setting the force rate LOW, MID or
HIGH (i.e. 240 daN, 480 daN or 1,200 daN).

3  PRE BLANK CONFIG: For setting the PRE BLANK time in
milliseconds. Between 0 and 200 ms.

4  POST BLANK CONFIG: For setting the POST BLANK time in
milliseconds. Between 0 and 200 ms.

5  PULSE NUMBER CONFIG: For setting the number of pulses.
Between 1 and 9.

6  FORCE FILTER: Activates\Deactivates the filter on the force
measurement signal.

7  TRIGGER LEVEL: For setting the trigger level on the signal.

8  CONTINUOUS MODE: For selecting the type of signal acquisition
NORMAL\CONTINUOUS.

L  LIMIT CONFIG: For accessing the submenu for setting
measurement check limits.

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6.1.4 CURRENT CONFIG MENU

Current probe configuration menu.

B BACK TO MAIN MENU: Returns to the main menu.

0 CURRENT MODE: For selecting the amperometric source AC, DC or
CD for the current probe.

1 CURRENT RANGE: For selecting the amperometric rate 4kA, 8kA,
40kA or 190kA for the current probe currently inserted, in this case a
ROG x1.

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6.1.5 LIMIT CONFIG MENU

Measurement check limits configuration menu.

B BACK TO MAIN MENU: Returns to the main menu.

0 LIMIT MASK NUMBER: Represents the numeric identifier of the
check limits mask to be programmed or selected. Between 1 and 15
and can only be programmed remotely.

1 LIMIT NUMBER 1 TYPE: For selecting the type of control in IK, ENE,
TIME, FORCE or ID for the first mask limit.

2 LIMIT NUMBER 1 MIN: For setting the minimum value of the first
mask limit.

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3 LIMIT NUMBER 1 MAX: For setting the maximum value of the first
mask limit.

4 LIMIT NUMBER 2 TYPE: For selecting the type of control in IK, ENE,
TIME, FORCE or ID for the second mask limit.

5 LIMIT NUMBER 2 MIN: For setting the minimum value of the
second mask limit.

6 LIMIT NUMBER 2 MAX: For setting the maximum value of the
second mask limit.

7 LIMIT NUMBER 3 TYPE: For selecting the type of control in IK, ENE,
TIME, FORCE or ID for the third mask limit.

8 LIMIT NUMBER 3 MIN: For setting the minimum value of the third
mask limit.

9 LIMIT NUMBER 3 MAX: For setting the maximum value of the third
mask limit.

WARNING: Two LIMIT NUMBER TYPE fields having the same quantity

cannot exist inside one mask.

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Signalling detection of a new transducer connected to

configured correctly before

Signalling input current over the selected rate. Switch to

Signalling input force over the selected rate. Switch to

Signalling input voltage over the selected rate. Switch to

An attempt was made to save a file to pen-drive but it
has not been inserted correctly or its format is not

drive is

7.0 ERROR MESSAGES

the instrument. It should be
use.

higher rate or use a transducer with lower sensitivity.

higher rate or use a transducer with lower sensitivity.

higher rate or use a transducer with lower sensitivity.

supported. Before saving the file, ensure the pen­correctly recognised.

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Signals that the progressive counter used to save the

drive was

Signals that the internal memory in which the spots to

The instrument is too near to the secondary area of the
spot welder and the magnetic field generated interferes
with the correct execution of the measurement. Move
the instrument away from the secondary circuit of the

Signals that the acquisition time of the measurement
process just performed was too long. It should be

Signals that the execution speed of the current welding

Signals that the instrument is running a firmware

.CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file to pen­reset.

be used for statistics are stored was cleared.

spot welder.

reduced.

spots is too high. Reduce the speed.

upgrade and needs to be switched off and back on.

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Dimensions (LxHxD)

180x115x45

Weight

0.7 Kg

Current ranges

1637 | Rogowsky 0.2X

20 KA, 40KA, 200KA, 950KA

Voltage ranges

7V, 13V, 26V, 50V | 1705

Force ranges

1661, 1673

Force cell 200 daN

RMS precision

Class 1

Time precision

1 ms (DC), 0.5 cycles (AC) or 0.1 ms (CD)

Battery performance

Rechargeable Ni-Mh Batteries with a performance of

Operating temperature

From 0°C to 40°C

Altitude

Up to 2,000 m

IP rating

IP40

8.0 INSTRUMENT FEATURES

All | Rogowsky 1X
N/A | Rogowsky 5X
N/A | Rogowsky 10X

1675
1662
1663

about 24 hours, depending on use. Recharged in 2
hours.

4KA, 8KA, 40KA, 190KA
800A, 1.6KA, 8KA, 38KA
400A, 800A, 4KA, 19KA

Force cell 1,200 daN
Force cell 2,000 daN
Force cell 10,000 daN

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Item

Description

Rigid current transducer Ø min 32-36 max mm with cable

Rigid current transducer Ø min 40-45-46 max mm with cable

1635

Flexible transducer Ø 160 mm with cable L=2 m max

1636

Flexible transducer Ø 270 mm with cable L=2 m max

1637

Flexible transducer Ø 270 mm with cable L=2 m max

1661

Load cell from 200 daN 440 lb with cable L=2 m

1662

Load cell from 2,000 daN 4.400 lb with cable L=2 m

1673

Compact load cell from 200 daN 440 lb with cable L=2 m

1675

9.0 MEASURING ACCESSORIES

1631

1632

1633

L=2 m max

L=2 m max

Rigid current transducer Ø max 80 mm with cable L=2 m
max

Compact load cell from 1,200 daN 2.640 lb with cable L=2 m

1663

Load cell from 10,000 daN 22,000 lb with cable L=2 m

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10.0 BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND PRODUCT

LIFE END

The TE1700 uses two batteries:
_ Buffer battery with Lithium Ions CR1220 – 3V
_ Nickel-Metal Hydride battery, 2400mAh – 7.2V (Tecna code 72790)

The estimated life of the buffer battery is 6 years but you still need to
replace it in the event that the product is unable to store date and
time correctly.
The Nickel-Metal Hydride battery's estimated life is 5 years, but you
still need to replace it if its operating performance is significantly
reduced.

WARNING: For safety reasons, you must disconnect all cables from the

TE1700 before replacing the batteries.

After setting the TE1700 to a safety state, you can unscrew the 6
screws at the back, those that join the two plastic shells.

WARNING: To avoid damaging the TE1700, you should remove the
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery before continuing.

You need not perform any other operation to change the Nickel-Metal
Hydride battery.

WARNING: It is advisable to wear work gloves when replacing the

buffer battery.

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But if you want to change the buffer battery, remove the 4 screws that
secure the card to the front of the instrument. Use a tool made of non­conductive material, carefully remove buffer battery CR1220 from its
housing and replace it with a like battery available on the market.

You may not dispose of the batteries by dumping them in the usual
waste bins. They must be disposed of properly through the WEEE
collection facilities in your country.

Also adhere to the following recommendations:

• Do not dispose of new or used batteries in fire

• Do not attempt to open the batteries

• Keep batteries out of children's reach

11.0 SAFETY OF USE

To avoid electric shock, always connect the instrument to ground.

Use the appropriate connector to ground the instrument.

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