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RS232 Commands Table: Configuration

Character in ASCII

Decimal

Hexadecimal

Function

0x4D

Current mode

0x55

Current units

0x43

Torque sensor capacity

0x40

Configuration status request

0x2A

Continuous transmit

114

0x72

Normal Screen

115

0x73

Dual Max

116

0x74

Max Clockwise

117

0x75

Max Counter-clockwise

0x61

N.m

0x62

N.cm

0x63

mN.m

100

0x64

gf.cm

101

0x65

kgf.cm

102

0x66

kgf.m

103

0x67

ozf.in

104

0x68

lbf.ft

105

0x69

lbf.in

0x3F

Transmit the current reading

CTRL a

0x01

TXD

key

CTRL b

0x02

UNITS

key

CTRL c

0x03

MAX

key

CTRL d

0x04

RESET

key

CTRL e

0x05

ZERO

key

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It is possible to remotely configure the setting of your Orbis by sending the following RS232
command characters:

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Page 2: ...Orbis closure torque tester Operating Manual t e s t i n g t o p e r f e c t i o n ...

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Page 4: ...Contents The Orbis page 1 Assembly of the Orbis 3 Powering the Orbis 4 Using the Orbis 5 Optional Settings 10 RS232 Commands 13 Dimensions 16 Orbis Specifications 18 ...

Page 5: ... the packaging material plastic case or the instrument itself If any damage is evident please notify Mecmesin immediately Operation The most commonly used features such as displaying torque peak hold zero and changing of displayed units can all be done by pressing single dedicated keys on the front panel For less frequently used features a number of hot keys are provided whereby the operator simpl...

Page 6: ...ountersunk screws hand tight Assembly of the Orbis When the Orbis is in transit the top plate is removed to avoid damage to the torque sensor Fitting Instructions for the Orbis Top Plate Step 1 Orbis with torque drive shown Step 2 Align top plate with torque drive The handle is positioned to the left Step 3 Tighten screws hand tight only Step 4 For use of Orbis with handle at front repeat steps 1 ...

Page 7: ...placed on top of the release tag and they will be freed from the spring loaded contacts Refit the retaining plate and tighten the 2 screws Refit the base plate and tighten the 6 retaining screws Connect the mains adaptor charger to the Orbis charger socket located at the right hand side of the torque tester next to the display and charge the new set of rechargeable batteries for 14 16 hours Only u...

Page 8: ...on in the fixture will occur during testing As shown in Fig 1 the control panel has 6 keys To power up the Orbis press the red key A short self test runs during which the display will show the capacity in N m newton metres After the self test providing no torque has been applied to the instrument the display will show all zeros This is because the Orbis re zeros itself during the self test routine...

Page 9: ...played on the Orbis and recognised by the symbol shown in Fig 3c A torque indicator bar alerts the operator to how much load has been applied to the torque sensor As the load approaches the maximum rating of the torque sensor the indicator bar changes appearance when above approximately 80 of the rated capacity This warns the operator that steps should be taken to prevent excessive torque being ap...

Page 10: ...display will freeze whilst the key is pressed You can choose from the following units of measurement N m N cm mN m gf cm kgf cm kgf m lbf ft lbf in ozf in To change the displayed units press and release the UNITS key Each successive key press will select the next available units until the Orbis returns to its original setting The Orbis automatically converts readings as new units of measurement ar...

Page 11: ...e display will show the maximum counter clockwise torque identified by its symbol Fig 3b Fig 3a Dual Max Max Clockwise Torque Max Counter clockwise Torque Fig 3c Max clockwise reading Max counter clockwise reading Torque currently applied Direction of torque currently applied Max clockwise reading Max counter clockwise reading page 8 ...

Page 12: ...ing a character See page 13 When using the Orbis for creating a graphical presentation of data ensure that the normal mode and not a max mode is selected For sending a continuous data stream to a PC press and hold the TXD key for 2 seconds TX will now appear in the display to indicate that data is being sent To stop sending data simply press and release the TXD key at which point TX will disappear...

Page 13: ...o indicate Auto off is active It may be desirable to invert the display so that it may be easily read upside down By pressing and holding MAX whilst powering up the Orbis with the key the display is inverted Once the desired Max display mode has been selected it is possible to lock the mode so that further pressing the MAX key results in no change Press and hold RESET and MAX keys simultaneously w...

Page 14: ...l transmit a negative sign for counter clockwise readings if set to ON Use the TXD key to position the arrow cursor against the desired selection and press the RESET key The display will continue to the main menu If you suspect that your torque sensor has sustained an overload it is possible to check the status of the torque sensor immediately Symptoms of overload may be a OL in display b buzzer s...

Page 15: ...o arrange for a torque sensor replacement These values are given as an indicator only the need for calibration repair may vary according to the individual characteristics of the torque sensor In addition to the offset the number of overloads OL experienced by the torque sensor in both clockwise and counter clockwise directions are displayed An overload is registered when a torque exceeding 150 of ...

Page 16: ...16 0x74 Max Clockwise u 117 0x75 Max Counter clockwise a 97 0x61 N m b 98 0x62 N cm c 99 0x63 mN m d 100 0x64 gf cm e 101 0x65 kgf cm f 102 0x66 kgf m g 103 0x67 ozf in h 104 0x68 lbf ft i 105 0x69 lbf in 63 0x3F Transmit the current reading CTRL a 1 0x01 TXD key CTRL b 2 0x02 UNITS key CTRL c 3 0x03 MAX key CTRL d 4 0x04 RESET key CTRL e 5 0x05 ZERO key page 13 It is possible to remotely configur...

Page 17: ...N m N cm mN m gf cm kgf cm kgf m lbf ft lbf in ozf in Command C The torque sensor size in the current selected units Note xxxx will be transmitted if the torque sensor is not calibrated or has a serious fault Contact Mecmesin or your supplier page 14 It is possible to remotely interrogate your Orbis by sending the following RS232 commands This will inform you which settings are currently configure...

Page 18: ...ration as per transmitting M N Units of operation as per transmitting U Function Default Setting TXD SIGN OFF BACKLIGHT OFF AUTO OFF OFF INVERT OFF TXD SIGN 1 options explained below TXD SIGN 1 1 Transmit minus sign ON or OFF BACKLIGHT 1 options explained below BACKLIGHT 1 1 Backlight enabled ON or OFF AUTO OFF 1 options explained below AUTO OFF 1 1 Auto off time OFF or 5 mins INVERT 1 options exp...

Page 19: ...page 16 DIMENSIONS Side view 130 mm ...

Page 20: ...Top view 278 mm 303 mm page 17 Min Max opening 10 190mm diameter ...

Page 21: ...ty Digimatic BCD Output Analogue 0V at zero load approximately 1 5V uncalibrated for full scale clockwise counter clockwise ADAPTOR CHARGER UNIT The mains adaptor charger supplied with the Orbis is a constant current type Primary 230V 50Hz 110V 60Hz version also available Secondary 100mA constant current at 9V Charger output plug Centre positive Outer negative WATER RESISTANCE The Orbis is rated t...

Page 22: ...12 Digimatic Data Output 13 not used 14 not used 15 not used Communications Cables Interface cables for connecting your Orbis to peripheral devices Allocation for the pins on the male 15 way D Type Communication Connector Cable Mecmesin Part Number Orbis to RS232 9 pin D type 351 059 RS232 9 pin D type to USB converter kit 432 228 Orbis to Digimatic Mitutoyo 10 way IDC 351 058 Orbis to Analogue 35...

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Page 24: ...iTest i The MultiTest i is a fully computer controlled tension and compression testing system Mecmesin s Emperor software enables users to develop sophisticated routines and analyses to meet precise requirements for advanced testing applications 6 models are available with 1kN 2 5kN 5kN 10kN 25kN or 50kN capacity The MultiTest xt range of force testing systems are ideal for quality control applica...

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Page 27: ...S SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS Experienced engineers and technicians on staff at our full service in house repair center WE BUY USED EQUIPM Sell your excess un We also offer credit www artisantg com REMOTE INSPECTION Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with our interactive website at www instraview com LOOKING FOR MORE I Visit us on the web information on price specifications man Contact us 888...

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