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Dynarope
HF 36/.
Révision 09
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Before installing and using this unit, to ensure safe, efficient use of the unit, be sure you have read
and fully understood the information and instructions given in this manual. A copy of this manual
should be made every operator. Extra copies of this manual can be supplied on request.
2. Do not use the unit if any of the plates mounted on the unit are missing or if any of the information
on the plates, as indicated at the end of the manual, are no longer legible. Identical plates will be
supplied on request; these must be secured on the unit before it can be used again.
3. Make sure that all persons operating this unit know perfectly how to use it in a safe way, in
observance of all safety at work regulations. This manual must be made available to all users.
4. The positioning and commissioning of this appliance must be carried out under conditions that
ensure installer safety in compliance with the relevant regulations.
5. Each time, before using the unit, inspect the unit for any visible damage, as well as the accessories
used with the unit. Never use an appliance that is not obviously in good condition. Return the
appliance to the manufacturer for servicing if any anomalies arise that have no connection with the
state of the battery.
6. Protect your appliance from any form of impact, especially the display unit.
7. The unit must never be used for any operations other than those described in this manual. The unit
must never be used to handle any loads exceeding the maximum utilization load indicated on the unit.
It must never be used in explosive atmospheres.
8. This appliance should never be used for man-riding applications without a thorough prior check that
the utilization coefficients required for personnel safety have been applied, and more generally that the
safety regulations for the load line on which it has been installed have been applied.
9. Tractel declines any responsibility for use of this unit in a setup configuration not described in this
manual.
10. Tractel declines any responsibility for the consequences of any changes made to the unit or
removal of parts.
11. Tractel declines any responsibility for the consequences resulting from disassembly of the unit in
any way not described in this manual or repairs performed without Tractel authorization, especially as
concerns replacement of original parts by parts of another manufacturer.
13. If the unit is to be definitively removed from use, make sure the unit is discarded in a way which
will prevent any possible use of the unit. All environment protection regulations must be observed.
14. Any operation of this appliance in conjunction with supplementary equipment relaying signals on
an operating system must be preceded by a risk analysis related to the operating functions
implemented, carried out by the system user or assembler, and all appropriate measures are taken as
a consequence.
15. Certified in compliance with European regulations, this appliance should be checked for
compliance with the regulations of any other country where it might be used, prior to being
commissioned there.
dynarope
SUMMARY
1. Brochure
2. Introduction Pages
• General remarks 1
• Pictures 1 , 2
• loadcells 3
• Display HF 87/T 3
• Standard Mode 3
• Special Mode 3
• Data bank 4
• Specific calibration 4
• Calibration in Special Mode 5
• Display HF 87 / A 6
• Calibration method 6
• Correction abacus 7
• Crank torque 7
3. Technical sheets
• HF 36/1 8
• HF 36/2 9
• HF 87/1/P 10, 11
• HF 87/A 12
4 . Menus ( Synoptic ) 13 , 14
5 . Users Manual
• Standard Mode 15
• Record instruction 16
• Calibration in Special Mode 17
• Special Mode 18
6 . Abbreviation explanation 19 , 20
7 . Reference Codes
• HF 36 / 1 Frequency 21
• HF 36 / 2 Frequency 22
• HF 36 / 1 Analogue 23
• HF 36 / 2 Analogue 24
GENERAL REMARKS.
The HF 36 Dynarope allows the load in a tensioned wire rope to be measured without having to
dismantle it.
The device includes an HF 36 strain gauges sensor and a digital display unit. An analogue display
units is available as an option and can be used under specific repetitive conditions.
The accessories are: Lemo connection lead , battery charger, various leather protection boxes, RS
232 connection lead and a recuperation data’s software.
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HF 36/1 + leather box HF 87/1/P + leather box
COMPONENTS
1. Crank
2. Bronze nut
3. Threaded rod
4. Crank support
5. Pusher
6. Spool pin
7. Spool
8. Spool support
9. Strain gauges
10 . Lemo plug
11. Frequency converter
12. Stop block
(rotary on /2 & /3)
3
4
5
2
2
1
6
7
8
1. LED Display
2. Red dot *
3. Vertical display
4. Power supply input
5. Load Cell input
6. RS 232 output
7. SHIFT button
8. F3 or ⇓ ( Shift mode)
9. F2 or ⇑ (Shift mode )
10. F1 or E (Shift mode )
11. TARE ** or S (Shift mode)
12. On/Off
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CAPTEUR
POWER
RS232
On/Off
S
EF1 F2 F3
Tare
H F 87/P/ 1
10
1
Shift
9
2
3
4
100%
50%
10%
5
6
12
11109
8
7
* Flashing while Shift mode
** Not available with tensiometer.
THE SENSORS
Three standards models are available.
• HF 36 / 0 for wire ropes from 3 to 8 mm diameter. Maximum capacity : 1.500 daN
• HF 36 / 1 for wire ropes from 4 to 13 mm diameter. Maximum capacity : 5.000 daN
• HF 36 / 2 for wire ropes from 10 to 22 mm diameter. Maximum capacity: 20.000 daN
• HF 36/ 3 for wire ropes from 20 to 44 mm diameter. Maximum capacity: 40.000 daN
Making some small modifications, standards load cells can be adapted to different capacities or wire
ropes diameter .
• HF 36 / S is a complete special load cell made in accordance with the customer’s requirement.
HF 87/T DISPLAY UNIT
This is an microprocessor-based digital display unit. It uses a data base correction system.
There is a wide range of wire ropes on the market, each one has its specification in terms of
composition, diameter, rigidity, elasticity, specific weight, etc . All these parameters influence the
measurement result. The “raw” signal generated by the stain gauges is converted by the
microprocessor using an included correction data base.
In accordance with the required accuracy, two different reading modes are provided.
1. Standard Mode
The Standard mode readout uses a data bank to correct the “raw” signal provided by the sensor. Prior
to a wire rope control you have to enter in the display the followings details, via a simple to use menu :
• Wire rope Diameter
• from 4 to 22 mm with a 1 mm increment.
• Wire rope Structure
• Rigid (rIgI) = Steel single strand
• Normal (nor ) = Steel multi-strand
• Soft (SoFt) = Kévlar et textile ropes
When to use it ?
Standard Mode is used for load checking and balancing operations between different wire ropes.
In this application repeatability of the measurement system, within the 1% range, is most important.
The accuracy of the measurement is plus or minus 2,5%. (See data bank)
2. Special Mode
The Special Mode readout refers to calibration operations to correct the “raw” measurement value.
Calibration is carried out under conditions identical to those found in actual situations. ( For example,
the in-line insertion of a dynamometer into the wire rope system to be checked.) The parameters
specific to each calibration are recorded numbered registers. When checks are made at a later date
on the same wire rope system, to access into the corresponding register number to call up the systemspecific parameters.
When to use it ?
The Special Mode readout is recommended for use when accuracy is most important.
Accuracy obtained in this mode is 1 %.
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THE DATA BANK.
General information.
The data bank was generated using measurements made on a tensile test bench. For each wire rope
diameter stored in the memory, 5 similar wire ropes, but from different origin were selected amongst
the widely sold wire ropes on the market.
Each stored measurement is the average of these measurements made following a 120° rotation of
the sensor around the wire rope.
The measured strain is assumed to be equal to the strain generated by a suspended load.
The measurement wire rope is deemed to have a minimum length of 8 m, and assumed to be
tensioned between a fixed end and a “flexible” end (e.g. an aerial mast) in order to render negligible
the influence of placing the sensor on the cable. Placing the sensor on the wire rope causes a
“shorting” of the wire rope by approximately 1,5 mm.
To achieve increased accuracy, measurement of wire rope not having those specifications may be
carried out using the “Special Mode “
Corrections.
The “raw” signal supplied by the sensor is digitalised and corrected by means of a formula
corresponding to the specification of the measured wire rope.
Example of a 8 mm diameter, rigid wire rope (17 x 1)
1 = 250 daN 4 = 1000 daN
2 = 500 daN 5 = 1250 daN
3 = 750 daN 6 = 1500 daN
40
30
20
10
0
1
-10
-20
-30
Specific Calibration
The optional “Specific calibration” mentioned in the price list consist in including a new correction
formula in the data bank. (Don’t mistake it with a “Custom Calibration”)
This process (made by the customer) allows to correct the “raw” signal provided by the sensor for a
given wire rope at a given strain. Contrary to a specific calibration made by the factory that gives a
correction with a formula.
A memory for 200 Custom calibrations is available.
In order to memorise the parameters of a given situation, prepare an installation as described below.
(Or insert a dynamometer in the installation on the actual site.) and follow the user manual instruction.
See : Calibration process in the Special Mode.
Calibration process
Fig 1
1.
fixed end
Tensioner
Working
load
5
Wire rope
Identical to the actual installation
Length : from 0,5 m to ∞
Fig 2
Bring the wire rope in contact
with the resting plate
CAPTEUR
Dynafor LLX
Fixing end. flexible or rigid
according to the actual installation
Working load
+
load cell incidence
100%
50%
H F 8 7 / P/ 1
POWER
RS232
On/Off
S
EF1 F2
Tare
10%
Shift
F3
djust and memorise the parameters
following the user manual.
See : Calibration process in Special Mode
HF 87/A DISPLAY UNITS
This model is an analogue display unit which converts the tension signal generated by the strain into a
corresponding value expressed in daN . This display can be calibrated by the factory our on
customer’s request.
A correction abacus is worked out on the basis of the wire rope specification and the load to be
checked. This display unit is recommended as an economic solution for adjustment operations or load
checks on wire rope used under specific repetitive conditions. ( Aerial or most gay ropes of a single
distribution network, etc.) .
Calibration process
Fig 1
Fixed end
Tensioner
Working
load
Wire rope
Identical to the actual installation
Length : from 0,5 m to ∞
Dynafor LLX
Fixing end. flexible or rigid
according to the actual installation
Fig 2
Bring the wire rope in contact
with the resting plate
Working load
+
load cell
Adjust the display at the
working load value
SPAN Potentiometer
ZERO Potentiometer
6
CORRECTION ABACUS
Example : Typical abacus delivered with an analogue HF 87/A and its sensor.
Calibration at 550 daN. Wire rope 9,2 mm (19 x 1 )
40
7
30
20
32
17
E
10
r
r
o
0
r
i
n
-10
d
a
-20
N
-30
-40
-50
350400450500550600650700750
6
0
-8
-20
Displayed value in daN
-37
CRANK TORQUE.
There is no particular torque recommended to tighten up the crank onto the wire rope.
It’s the wire rope angle that induce strain in the arms of the sensor. The crank ( or the level ) is only
used to induce the angle between the external support wheels and the stop block .
The HF 36/2 & /3 models are equipped with a rotary three level stop block, the right position is
indicated by the display according to the wire rope diameter.
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Sheet HF 36 date : 04/03
page : 1/1
APPLICATION :
This electronic load cell has been designed to measure the effor
applied in a wire rope . The resulting signal is used in a digital monito
controlled by a microprocessor, which corrects the force informatio
according to the wire rope specification.
An analogue monitor which gives non-adjusted information of the
measurements is also available.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE :
The Dynarope uses strain gauges to measure the movement of the loa
cell. It gives an electrical signal relative to the load applied.
The deviation of the wire rope around the load cell produces forces
proportional to the forces transmitted through the wire rope.
TECHNICALSPECIFICATION:
Overload Coefficient : 1,5
Digital Display accuracy :
+/- 1% in Special Mode
+/- 2,5 % in Normal Mode
The Analogue display is used for
control in specific repetitive conditions
Temperature : from - 20° to + 60°
Material : Anodised Aluminium 7075
IP protection : IP 64
Supply : low voltage from the display
Output Signal : frequency to the digital display
OR mv / v to the analogue display.
IDENTIFICATION :
Model Code Wire rope Capacity WeightDim. mm
HF 36/ 0.5 3 to 8 1.5 T 0.4 kg170 x 125 x 40
HF 36/1 52268 5 to 13 5 T 2 kg 370 x 180 x 80
HF 36/2 43338 10 to 28 20 T 4 kg 500 x 280 x 90
HF 36/3 43358 20 to 44 40 T 8 kg 700 x 310 x 100
ASSOCIETED MATERIAL:
Digital Display HF 87/1/ T
Analogue Display HF 87/A
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APPLICATIONS:
Controlled by microprocessor, this display boxhas been designed to show after correction theforces measured by the Dynarope Tensiometer
The display corrects by calculation the information
from the sensor taking in account the wire ropes
diameter and specification.
CAPTEUR
POWER
RS232
On/Off
S
Tare
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Controlled by a microprocessor . Display in daN (others in option ) Display : 4 1/2 digit . Red LED 14 mmDisplay accuracy :
• +/- 1 % in Special Mode (SPEC)
• +/- 2,5% in Normal Mode (NORM)
Barograph : Indicates the updates from the sensor as a %
IDENTIFICATIONS :
H F 8 7 / P/ 1
EF1 F2
100%
50%
10%
Shift
F3
Input Signal: Frequency from 500 Hz to 10 kHz.
Output : RS 232 for connection to a P.C.
Protection : IP 55
Temperature: from - 20° to + 60°
Dimensions : H 105 / L 165 / P 180 / mm
Weight : 2 kg
Supply : rechargeable incorporated batteries
Battery live : 12 hours before recharge
Charger : power 12 Vdc
Charge time : 1 hour
Display HF 87/ T44098
3 m cable to connect to display 4 pin "Lemo"75057
Transformer (Charger )44108
Leather carrying case44118
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SPECIFICATION OF THE HF 87/1/T DISPLAY:
Two readout modes are available.
1. STANDARD MODE
Definition :
The standard display Mode uses a data base to correct the raw data from the sensor. This data base has been set up as
result of actual measurements taking into account the following factors :
A) The wire rope diameter
• From 4 à 44 mm by increments of 1 mm.
B) The wire rope structure
• Rigid (rIgI) = Monostrand steel
• Normal (nor ) = Multistrand steel
• Flexible (SoFt) = Kévlar and textile ropes
When to use it?
Standard Mode is used for load checking and balancing operations between different wire ropes.
In this application repeatability of the measurement system, within the 1% range, is most important. The accuracy of the
measurement is plus or minus 2,5%.
2. SPECIAL MODE
Definition :
The Special Mode readout refers to calibration operations to correct the “raw” measurement value. Calibration is carrie
out under conditions identical to those found in actual situations. ( For example, the in-line insertion of a dynamomete
into the wire rope system to be checked.) the parameters specific to each calibration are recorded numbered registers.
When checks are made at some later date on the same wire rope system, all that is required is to access the corresponding
register number to call up the system-specific parameters.
When to use it ?
The Special Mode readout is recommended for use when accuracy is most important. accuracy . Accuracy obtained in
this mode is 1 %.
PC CONNECTION :
The HF 87 / T display is able to record the data and parameters of the applications. Then, via the RS 232 output, it ma
be connected to a P.C. The ASCII file may be printed or processed in MS EXEL.
Antenna Bulding and Co.
Customer : Phonicom.
Site : 69611 Tassin
Operator : L Dupont
Référence Effort daN Année Mois Jour HeureMin. T° V. Vent Dir.Vent
231 675 2003 02 21 14 42 6° C 25 Km/h 350°
232 655 2003 02 21 14 50 6° C 22 Km/h 5°
233 680 2003 02 21 15 05 5° C 25 Km/h 360°
etc
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APPLICATIONS :
This model is an analogue display unit which converts the tension signal generated by the straina correspondingvalue expressed in daN . This display is calibrated in the factory on customer’s request. A correction abacus is worked out on the basis of the wire rope specification and the load to be checked. This display unit is recommended as an economic solution for adjustment operations or load checks on wire ropeused under specific repetitive conditions. ( Aerial or most guy ropes of a single distribution network, etc.) .
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Display in force units (to precise when you place the order) Display : 3 1/2 digit . LCD 14 mmDisplay accuracy :
• +/- 1 % of the target value.
• Refer you to the correction abacus for the nearby
values.
Calibration in factory following customer information :
• Wire rope type
• Target tension
IDENTIFICATIONS :
HF 87/A Display55288
3 m cable to connect sensor with level to display 4 pin "Lemo"75057
Leather protection case49358
Input Signal: mV/V
Protection : IP 54
Temperature : from -10° to + 50°
Dimensions : H 80 / L 80 / P 40 / mm
Weight : 350 gr
Supply : 1 incorporate battery type : 9V PP3
Battery life : 15 hours with full charged high
power battery
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SYNOPTIC OF HF 87/1/P DISPLAY. USER MENU (see details page 14
Switch ON
36 2
Select the sensor
model used.
: E to enter, S to exit.
: E to enter, E to valid.
: Select with arrows.
: automatic, E to valid.
Exit menu ; press S several times.
Only for 36/2 /3
models
POS 1
Da N
Stan
SPECN CAL
dIA
Stru
CALIN CALtEnS
10 > 22
Soft
nor
rIGI
1 > 200
1
TESTS
Da N
In “Standard“ mode ; Press arrow , display shows ;
• r 3 program version
• 36.2 selected sensor
• daN unit daN
• d 12 selected diameter
• Nor selected structure
• POS.1 position to select for the rotating plate, (
pour HF 36/2 & /3 )
REMARK : SHIFT permits to access to advanced functions . While SHIFT mode is
activated, a dot flashes between 3
rd
and 4th digits.
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SYNOPTIC OF HF 87/1/P « ZERO » MENU
Precondition : Sensor free of any load
Da N
Da N
Press
SCHIFT
SYNOPCTIC OF HF 87/1/P RECORD MENU (see details page 15
Press arrow
200 to FULL
Press Tare & F1
during
3 seconds
rEF
FrEE
1 > 200
donE
COdE
GrAd
1 > 360
4567
+/- 99
dIr
xxxx
SPEd
0 à 99
0 (Da N)
STANDARD MODE
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Essential conditions:
• The load cell and the display should be correctly connected
• Load cell fixed on taut or not taut wire rope
• Turn the display ON
Our example: Control of a steel multi-strand wire rope, ∅ 10 mm tightened 850 daN.
DISPLAY
ACTION EXPLANATION
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
36 1
(36 2 & 36 3)
6 5 0
StAn
StAn
d I A
1 à 25
10
d I A
S t r u
S t r u
n o r
n o r
S t r u
Switch ON
E Display ready to works with a HF 36/1 sensor
(When HF 36/2 & 36/3 sensor select with arrows)
E
E
E
E
ר
E Press E to valid your choice.
ר
Wire rope structure
E Press E
ר
E Press E to valid your choice.
Display (en daN) non significant before regulation.
Press E
Press E (if at this moment the display is in Special mode
“SPEC”, goes to the standard mode “StAn” with the arrows)
Press E
Press E
Wire rope diameter
Using the arrows, select the correct diameter
Using the arrows, goes to the next step.
Select the correct structure.
15
16 (POS 1) E When working with a 36/2 or 36/3 sensor. This information
17
S t r u
8 5 0
Corrected value (in da N) according to the data base.
S Press S to go out of the menu.
indicates the stop block position you must use ( 1, 2 or 3 )
RECORD INSTRUCTION
(see synoptic page 13)
Essential conditions:
• Sensor fixed onto the wire rope , end of a control operation .
DISPLAY
ACTION EXPLANATION
15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
6 5 0
6 5 0
rE F
1 à 200
10
GrAd
+/- 99
22
SPEd
0 à 99
10
dI r
1 à 360
45
Readout (in daN)
× Press ×
E
ר
E Valid with E
E Press E
ר
E Valid with E
× Ø
× Ø
E Valid with E
E Press E
ר
E Valid with E
Press E
With the arrows, select the operation reference number
With the arrows, select the ambient temperature
Press E
With the arrows, select the wind speed
With the arrows, select the wind direction
15
16
17
18
19
20
rEC
rEC
donE
FrEE
1 à 199
8 5 0
Press S to abort the record sequence.
E Valid with E
E Record operation done
Press E to continue
Available memory
Number of available memory
Return to the normal readout mode
Note : to clear the memory, use the provided software.
SPECIAL MODE
CALIBRATION INSTRUCTION
Essential conditions :
• Load cell and display should be correctly connected
• Load cell fixed on taut or not taut wire rope
• For HF 36/2 & /3, the rotating stop block must be adjusted according with the wire rope
diameter ( Position must be similar as in the standard mode).
• Install a dynamometer in line, it will give the standard tension value.
• Tight the system at is normal working value. (Our example : 900 daN )
• Turn the display ON
Our example: Control of a steel muti-strand wire rope, ∅ 10 mm tightened 900 daN.
DISPLAY
ACTION EXPLANATION
16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
36 1
(36 2 & 36 3)
7 4 0
7 4 0
SPEC
7 4 0
n CAl
CALI
n CAl
1 à 200
3
t E n S
Switch ON
E Display is ready to analyse a HF 36/1 out put signal.
(Or a HF 36/2 & 36/3 output signal)
Readout (in daN) non significant prior to calibration.
E
E
E
ר
E Valid CALI with E
E Valid n CAL with E
ר
E
E Valid tEnS with E
Press E
Press E (If the display indicate StAn , using the arrow go
first to the Special Mode SPEC )
Press E
With the arrows select the parameter CALI.
Using the arrows, select a N° which will identified this
calibration operation.
Valid the n.CAL with E
If this number was already used, this action will delete the
anterior data.
13
14
15
16
17
7 4 0
9 0 0
9 0 0
9 0 0
CALI / 900
Readout (in daN) non significant prior to calibration.
Corrected value (in da N) of the effort inside the wire rope,
ר
E Valid with E
S S Press S twice to go out of the menu and get the normal
Using the arrows, adjust the readout value with the
dynamometer standard value.
all the specifics parameters of the system will be included .
working readout.
SPECIAL MODE
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Essential conditions :
• Load cell and display should be correctly connected
• Load cell fixed on taut or not taut wire rope
• For HF 36/2 & /3, the rotating stop block must be adjusted according to the information
given by the display.
• The display has already been calibrated for this specific application ( Our example
Calibration number = 3 )
• Turn the display ON
DISPLAY
ACTION EXPLANATION
17
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
36 1
( 36 2 & 36 3 )
74 0
74 0
SPEC
n.CAL
1
3
n.CAL
8 2 0
Display is ready to analyse a HF 36/1 out put signal.
(Or a HF 36/2 & 36/3 output signal)
Readout (in daN) non significant prior to calibration.
E
E
E Valid n CAL with E
ר
E
S Press S to exit the menu
Corrected value (in da N) of the effort inside the wire rope,
Press E
Press E (If the display indicate StAn , using the arrow go
first to the Special Mode SPEC )
Using the arrows, select a calibration number corresponding
with this specific application.
Valid with E
all the specifics parameters of the system are included .
Abbreviation explanation.
Readout
+/- 99
0 to 99
1 to 200
1 to 360
200 - Full
4 to 22
Abrt
C A L I
d E L
d i a
Da N
da N
Dir
DonE
Er 20
FrEE
GrAd
N o r
n.C A L
r i G i
REF
S o F t
S P E C
S t A n
: Temperature from - 99°C to 99°C
: Wind speed.
: Memory number corresponding to a specific calibration
(Used in calibration process)
: Wind Direction from 1° to 360°
: Memory capacity
: Diameter en mm
: Cancel the record process.
: Calibration. Specific calibration menu
: Delete all the memorised data
: Wire rope diameter
: Normal working readout ( daN )
: adjust readout according with the standard dynamometer
: Wind direction.
: Record or delete completed
: Display does not receive any signal from the loadcell (disconnected Lemo cable)