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PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual contains all the information required for the installation and general use of the Model
6400 Torque Transducer Display. To achieve maximum capability and ensure proper use of the
instrument, please read this manual in its entirety before operating. Keep the manual in a safe place
for quick reference whenever a question should arise.
WHO SHOULD USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended for bench test operators who are going to use the 6400 Torque Transducer
Display in conjunction with any Magtrol In-Line Torque Transducer.
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This section gives an overview of the structure of the manual and the information contained within
it. Some information has been deliberately repeated in different sections of the document to minimize
cross-referencing and to facilitate understanding through reiteration.
The structure of the manual is as follows:
Chapter 1:
INTRODUCTION - Contains the technical data sheet for the 6400 Torque Transducer
Display, which describes the unit and provides its mechanical and electrical
characteristics.
Chapter 2:
CONTROLS - Description of the elements located on the front and rear panels of
the unit.
Chapter 3:
INSTALLATION/CONFIGURATION - Provides information needed for setup of
the 6400.
Chapter 4:
MANUALLY CONTROLLED OPERATION - How to run a test when the 6400 is
used as a stand-alone unit. Includes information on setting operating parameters
and using internal memory.
Chapter 5:
COMPUTER CONTROLLED OPERATION - How to run a test when the 6400 is
used with a personal computer. Includes information on GPIB (IEEE-488) and
Serial (RS-232) interface, data format, programming and command set.
Chapter 6:
CALIBRATION - Provides recommended calibration schedules along with step-
by-step instructions for the calibration procedure.
Chapter 7:
TROUBLESHOOTING - Solutions to common problems encountered during setup
and testing.
Appendix A:
LABVIEW™ PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES - Example of communicating with
the 6400 when writing your own software.
Appendix B:
FRONT PANEL/DISPLAY MENU FLOW CHARTS - A visual display of various
setup procedures.
Appendix C:
SCHEMATICS - For the analog, CPU, I/O, power supply and keypad sections.
Glossary:
List of abbreviations and terms used in this manual, along with their definitions.
Preface