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SPECIFICATION - ANCILLARIES 

 

The Ancillaries connector contains inputs and outputs for connection to external equipment. 

 

Pin Connections 

 

Pin No

 

Function

 

D5 V (maximum current 5 mA) 

External PRINT / RESET Input (Active High) 

Low Limit Torque Output 

Pass Limit Torque Output 

High Limit Torque Output 

Low Limit Angle Output 

Pass Limit Angle Output 

High Limit Angle Output 

Digital 0 V 

10 

Tool Stop Output 

11 

Analogue Output 

12 

Analogue Output 2.5 V 

13 

Analogue Output 0 V reference (Do not connect to a noisy electrical ground) 

14 

External Snug Trigger Input 

15 

Not Used 

 

External Print / Reset Input 

 

Pins 1 & 2 are intended for use as an EXTERNAL PRINT / RESET:- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The switch must remain active for at least 200 mS. Screened cable is recommended. 

 

Limit Outputs 

 

Pins 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 are buffered logic outputs intended for Go/No Go control of external equipment. 

The limit outputs are referenced to Pin 9 (Digital 0 V). 

All limit outputs are active HIGH and are updated every 10 mS 

 

The limit outputs change exactly with increasing torque, and at 0.5% of transducer capacity below the limit 

with decreasing torque. This eliminates the logic lines oscillating. 

 

The Limit output current is, High = -0.8 mA, Low = 16 mA (not for direct control of relays). 

 

Tool Stop Output 

 

Tool Stop is used to provide a stop signal for an external pneumatic, hydraulic or electric tool. When the 

measured torque goes above the Tool Stop value (set in the Target Setup) this pin goes HIGH (5 V) with 

reference to pin 9.

 

 

Summary of Contents for T-BOX 2

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Page 2: ...arget Editor 22 Linked Targets 23 Graphing Screen 24 Axis Configurator 25 Graphing Settings Menu 26 Settings Screen 27 Units Screen 28 Serial Port 28 System Info 28 Password 28 Software Update Procedu...

Page 3: ...his manual Parts Included Part Number Quantity T Box 2 Instrument with TDMS Software 43542 1 Power supply adapter 39979 1 USB Flash drive Operator s Manual Software 61908 1 Quick Reference Guide 34475...

Page 4: ...y s connector and serial port Continuous Data logging of Torque or Torque Angle results Selectable frequency response for each mode of operation Ancillaries connector for each transducer with analogue...

Page 5: ...4 Assembly and Connections Assembly of the T Box 2 onto the Stand...

Page 6: ...5 Front Panel Connectors WARNING TO TURN ON AND OFF THE T BOX 2 USE EITHER THE POWER BUTTON ON THE FRONT PANEL OR THE POWER ICON IN THE T BOX SOFTWARE Power Switch 2 x USB...

Page 7: ...operation they are both identical If you need to turn off your T Box 2 tap the power icon in the bottom left corner and then select Shut Down IMPORTANT TO TURN ON AND OFF THE T BOX 2 USE EITHER THE PO...

Page 8: ...ckly change targets while taking measurements Alternatively you may wish to measure something to capture readings while graphing the output simultaneously in the other window Or you may wish to measur...

Page 9: ...sure Screen Once selected you will be taken to the Measure Screen The example below shows a torque transducer 500 N m connected to AnB port 1 and a force transducer 50 N attached to AnB port 2 If you...

Page 10: ...f using a target with a defined number of readings it will show X of Y readings captured against the target Reset Counter If using a target with specified reading count resets the X of Y reading count...

Page 11: ...and to save readings to disk Delete Selected Deletes the selected reading if one is selected or the last reading taken if none are selected Delete All Deletes all readings for the current AnB port So...

Page 12: ...r auto reset can be triggered by any drop in signal or only when the signal drops below AFL Hold Time How long it takes the Auto Reset to complete in some modes Auto Reset may be cancelled if conditio...

Page 13: ...he current measurement mode based on the settings above Cancel Cancel mode setting any changes will not be saved NOTE Not all settings are available in all modes some are mode specific TIP If you want...

Page 14: ...target in the chain This lets you sweep through a range of targets in a single smooth motion and capture pass fail criteria as you go NOTE Progressive Reset only works when Auto Reset is enabled NOTE...

Page 15: ...sweep It is not necessary to set a corresponding target on the AnB module receiving the broadcast trigger in this example the torque AnB however you can do so if you want to express a pass fail condit...

Page 16: ...h to If you change your mind and do not wish to switch just pick the units you were using before If certain units have been disabled in the Settings Units Screen then they will appear greyed out and c...

Page 17: ...3 3 where the result is 50 67 N m the result will be green pass If the result was too low 43 74 N m the colour will be yellow and too high 53 60 N m will be red The same colouration applies to angle a...

Page 18: ...n it To open a file double tap on it or select it and then tap the Select button TIP You may need to scroll this screen to see the full list of folders files Drive Button Breadcrumbs Folder contents E...

Page 19: ...heet software or copy the file to a PC with spreadsheet software Readings file tbrf Opens Readings Screen and offers to load the file or combine its data with any current readings Readings file csv Ca...

Page 20: ...rage This allows for much better organisation of targets For instance you might choose to categorise targets by which type or which capacity of tool they are for You can use the Targets file capabilit...

Page 21: ...argets while taking measurements When opened directly from the main menu or File Browser the Targets Screen will set or clear targets on whichever AnB port is being actively used in the other window T...

Page 22: ...ot need to ask your intentions If you disable implicit AnB selection the Targets screen will never attempt to guess which AnB module you are interested in instead asking you every time to confirm whic...

Page 23: ...of measurement for this target Available units will change depending on target type Torque Pressure or Force Torque Only This will set a Torque only target no angle Torque Then Angle This will set a T...

Page 24: ...gets In previous T Box generations users had to create all the targets in advance and then exhaustively specify which target would be next for each target they wanted to link In T Box 2 you simply set...

Page 25: ...lso quite easy to use To set up a graph to suit your needs just tap one of the XY axis pair buttons at the bottom of the screen This will open the axis configurator where you can choose the X and Y ax...

Page 26: ...e or custom value or TD min max value for TD axes Axis Colour Set the colour plotted on the graph Sample Rate Change the sample rate default 30Hz Disable Axis Shuts down axis and removes the plot line...

Page 27: ...designated settings unless you are deliberately opening a different preset Max Graph Duration Set an upper limit on how long a graph recording can be Set to zero to disable the limit graph will stop...

Page 28: ...ws you to configure and change various system settings Units Opens the Units Screen Serial Port Opens the Serial Port Setup Screen System Info Opens the System Info Screen Password Opens the Password...

Page 29: ...rwise no data or corrupted data may be received TIP You will need to scroll this screen to see the full list of settings System Info Here you can see details about your T Box 2 system and perform firm...

Page 30: ...d the wrong password they will be notified 7 When finished the UI will notify you that it is done and it needs to close Press the Finish button to close the UI 8 Re launch the new user interface to op...

Page 31: ...pulse Angle display shown to 2 decimal places as examples Transducer Pulses per Revolution Transducer Pulses per Degree Quadrature Logic States per Degree T Box 2 Resolution 360 1 0 25 0 25 720 2 0 12...

Page 32: ...ransducers can be factory programmed with a second degree polynomial so any slight errors can be reduced These transducers are identified as linearised on the transducer information screen Pin Connect...

Page 33: ...r use as an EXTERNAL PRINT RESET The switch must remain active for at least 200 mS Screened cable is recommended Limit Outputs Pins 3 4 5 6 7 8 are buffered logic outputs intended for Go No Go control...

Page 34: ...rque If the output is measured against PIN 13 0 V the signal will always be positive with zero torque around 2 5 V NOTE Some transducers Norbar Annular type will give a negative output change for a po...

Page 35: ...cted Data Output Example Code DP Decimal Point CR Carriage Return LF Line Feed SP Space T Box 2 with the serial port set to the factory defaults Reading 1068 4 lbf ft clockwise 1 0 6 8 DP 4 SP l b f D...

Page 36: ...e the instrument is functioning at maximum accuracy are available Do not remove the T Box 2 case there are no parts for operator repair inside Cleaning Do not use abrasives or solvent based cleaners P...

Page 37: ...as the receiving equipment 2 Check that all serial port parameters Data bits Stop bits Parity Flow Control on the T Box 2 and the receiving equipment match 3 Check the correct null modem serial lead i...

Page 38: ...t available tap on the currently selected target this will de select it then tap New 13 Tap SELECT UNITS and Press N m 14 Tap TORQUE ONLY you should now see the Targets New Screen 15 Tap just under TA...

Page 39: ...on 3 Tap Main Storage 4 Tap home 5 Double tap user 6 Scroll to Readings 7 Single tap Readings Copy Results 8 Tap Copy Navigating to the Memory Stick 9 Tap the Drive Icon 10 Tap Removable Media 11 Doub...

Page 40: ...t screen for the AnB module connected to the pressure transducer Go to Mode settings and change the mode to Hydraulic Enable Auto Reset Progressive Reset and Broadcast Capture Trigger then press Set t...

Page 41: ...Amount of memory Lemo Reference for manufacturers of connector mA milli amp One thousandth of an amp 0 001A MB Megabyte Amount of digital memory mS Millisecond One thousandth of a second 0 001 second...

Page 42: ...ce Willoughby Ohio 44094 USA Tel 1 866 667 2279 Email inquiry norbar us NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS PTE LTD 194 Pandan Loop 07 20 Pantech Business Hub SINGAPORE 128383 Tel 65 6841 1371 Email enquires norbar s...

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