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Operating Manual

Hardware/Software Version 1.8/1.5

Date: December 2012

H.-D. SCHUNK GMBH & CO. SPANNTECHNIK KG

Lothringer Straße 23, D-88512 Mengen

Tel. +49-(0)-7572-7614-0, Fax +49-(0)-7572-7614-99

Manufactured exclusively by

MESA Systemtechnik GmbH

D-78467 Konstanz

Summary of Contents for GFT-X 270

Page 1: ... Software Version 1 8 1 5 Date December 2012 H D SCHUNK GMBH CO SPANNTECHNIK KG Lothringer Straße 23 D 88512 Mengen Tel 49 0 7572 7614 0 Fax 49 0 7572 7614 99 Manufactured exclusively by MESA Systemtechnik GmbH D 78467 Konstanz ...

Page 2: ...that the sensitive parts are protected in an optimum way during transportation The information and data contained in these operating manual may be modified without prior notice No part of this documentation may be reproduced or transmitted for any purpose whatsoever regardless of the mode or the means electronically or mechanically without the prior permission in writing of MESA Systemtechnik GmbH...

Page 3: ...on 9 7 Handheld GFT X 10 7 1 Overview 10 7 2 Keyboard GFT X Handheld Unit 10 7 3 Status Line 11 7 4 LED indicator 12 7 5 Speed Buttons 12 7 6 Menu GFT X Hand Held outline 13 7 6 1 Menu Overview 14 7 6 2 Measuring 15 7 6 2 1 Measuring Head Recalibration 15 7 6 2 2 Recharge Measuring Head 16 7 6 3 Define new data collection 16 7 6 4 Settings 17 7 6 5 Menu Measuring Head 18 7 6 6 Menu collet chuck 19...

Page 4: ...surement 30 11 2 2 Measurement preparations 30 11 2 3 Manual measuring 31 11 2 4 Automatic measuring 31 11 3 Download data from GFT X Handheld Unit 32 11 4 Loading and saving files 32 12 Software update 33 12 1 Problems with the Update of the GFT X Handheld Unit cause corrective 35 13 Trouble shooting FAQ s 36 13 1 Problems at GFT X Handheld Unit cause corrective 36 13 2 Problems with Chuck Explor...

Page 5: ... USB slave connector for data communication with a Windows based computer and for power supply recharging The Power Supply Plug operates in the range of 100V 240V alternating current and complies with EN60950 1 and UL60950 1 2 2 Safety information pictograms Helpfull Information Hints Pictogram advices helpfull informations and hints Danger Please read observantly non compliance may result in risk...

Page 6: ... protection against shocks and drop down 4 1 Packing list When you open the case please make sure that all parts and components are included in the Gripping Force Testers GFT X 270 M3 M4 package Handheld Unit GFT X 270 with Protector Power Supply Plug with USB master connector Adapter for North America United Kingdom Australia and Europe GFT X ChuckExplorer for Windows XP Windows 7 CD contains ope...

Page 7: ...up A fundamental distinction is made between stationary and dynamic mode Static operation Measuring Head to be clamped magnetic mounting for rpm measurement is not needed Dynamic operation Measuring Head to be clamped the stand for rpm measuring is fastened to the support of the machine Now the support must be positioned in such a way that the magnetic bar ends besides the black cover of the Measu...

Page 8: ...able for Measuring Heads approx 1m length including mating connector Receiving frequency 433 92 MHz Distance Handheld Unit Measuring Head see chapter 6 2 6 3 6 2 Measuring Heads for collets Measuring Head M1 Measuring Head M2 Power supply internal energy storage Energy storage capacity ca 1 5h 50 duty cycle Measurement range gripping force F 0 75kN 0 120kN Measurement range speed of rotation rpm a...

Page 9: ...t and Measuring Head from 3mm to about 2mm 6 4 Mains Battery operation The GFT X Handheld Unit is supplied by 5VDC 500mA via a Power Supply Plug with an input voltage range from 100VAC to 240VAC Different interchangeable blade assemblies for North America United Kingdom Australia and Europe are included Please see chapter 13 for a guidance to exchange the interchangeable blade assemblies Furthermo...

Page 10: ... 2 Keyboard GFT X Handheld Unit To switch on and off the Handheld Unit press for about 2 seconds First it appears the Welcome Logo at the same time blue LED twinkles The Set Menu appears after 2 seconds automatically Speed Button With this button the above indicated menu item will be chosen These buttons are freely configurable see chapter 7 4 Moves icon or line above Moves icon or line down Moves...

Page 11: ...g process stops If an unloaded Measuring Head shows 0kN offset tare is possible by pressing in the menu Measurement Deviations 3 M1 M3 and 5 M4 of measurement range couldn t be compensated The Measuring Head should be returned for service Meaning of symbol colors Green symbol Measuring Head works fine no tare applied Yellow symbol Measuring Head still works fine however tare has been applied Red s...

Page 12: ...meaning While pressing twinkles some times prior to Welcome Logo appears twinkles as soon display turns into Power Save Mode display almost dark Charge indicator LED is illuminated during charging is in progress 7 5 Speed Buttons The lowermost line of the display is reserved for Softkeys which can be programmed by the user The left three Icons are free to be programmed whereas the Icon on the righ...

Page 13: ... the left side and a highlighted frame A clear explanation is also shown in the Command Line The main menu encloses represented icons Icon Description Further notes Measurement see chapter 7 6 2 Define new data collection see chapter 7 6 3 Settings see chapter 7 6 4 Menu Measuring Head see chapter 7 6 5 Menu collet chuck see chapter 7 6 6 Select language see chapter 7 6 7 All Icons figured as sele...

Page 14: ...pping Force Tester GFT X 270 Rev 1 8 1 5 12 2012 page 14 H D SCHUNK GMBH CO SPANNTECHNIK KG Lothringer Straße 23 D 88512 Mengen Tel 49 0 7572 7614 0 Fax 49 0 7572 7614 99 www schunk de 7 6 1 Menu Overview ...

Page 15: ...ing Head The sticker shows the date when factory calibration date expires After the first factory recalibration the date of expire will be shown in a format MM_YYYY like shown in the sample left Recalibration should be performed at least every 12 months to guarantee correct function of Measurement Head Version y_y displays software version of Measuring Head To be confirmed by pressing OK The Handh...

Page 16: ... of the data to a PC showing it on xy diagram and archive it The number of stored data to be transferred to a PC is not limited First put in your individual entry Navigate by using arrow keys confirm by corrections to be made by or back iD up to 10 characters numbers Date use format DayDay_MonthMonth_YearYear just use 2 last digits for year e g 11 for 2011 Number maximum 3 digits numbers only rang...

Page 17: ...e the Measuring Head again The serial number will be stored inside the device till a new entry follows 7 6 4 Settings Following functions are available in this menu Contrast Allows quantitative changing of brightness by pressing arrow keys left or right confirmation by OK Display Indication of measurement values force and number of revolutions or force only Units Force unit to be changed from kN t...

Page 18: ...g Head can communicate with Handheld Unit at the same time However this menu allows administration of up to eight Measuring Heads The activated Measuring Head is marked with a triangle on the left side of label The image on the left shows a Measuring Head with serial no 0001 1 which is active To navigate use the arrow keys confirm with The following commands are available Choose Measuring Head Act...

Page 19: ...nly which serial number ends with xxxx 3 or xxxx 4 The Measurement Head M3 and M4 offer the choice of 2 or 3 jaws The selection of the number of jaws is made with arrow keys of the keypad The active choice is indicated with a white arrow For confirmation press 7 6 7 Select Language The GFT X Handheld Unit is prepared for several languages German English Italian Spanish Russian Chinese and Japanese...

Page 20: ...load is mentioned on each Measuring Head Please make sure that this value will not exceed because this can lead to non valid measurements or even to the destruction of the Measuring Head Please be assured that prior to measuring procedure the Measuring Head is tight and plane parallel clamped to the rotational axis 8 1 Measuring Head M1 and M2 for collets Via the 3 contact surfaces support on the ...

Page 21: ...ng Head M3 and M4 are provided for the measurement of tension or force in jaw chucks The Measuring Head M3 is designed for forces up to 90kN per jaw the Measuring Head M4 offers higher resolution up to a maximum clamping force of 15kN per jaw Different Extension Cylinders making the Measurement Head M3 and M4 applicable for nearly all kinds of jaws Extension Cylinders for minimum jaw diameter of 7...

Page 22: ...with 2 jaw chuck If operated with 15 or 25mm extension the 8mm extension must always be mounted to the unused jaws at 120 und 240 Always fit the extension symmetrically 0 and 180 Always mount the Extension Cylinder firmly screw the Torx screw down tightly Operation with 3 jaw chuck If operated with 15 or 25mm extension the 8mm extension must always be mounted to the unused jaws 180 Always fit the ...

Page 23: ... 25mm Assembly instructions see chapter 8 2 2 8 2 2 Mounting M3 und M4 Measuring Head From the safety point of view and to prevent any injury the Loading Bracket must be used to put the Measuring Head M3 or M4 into the chuck Take the Loading Bracket like shown in the picture and put the Measuring Head M3 or M4 into it After this the Measuring Head can be insert into the chuck until the Loading Bra...

Page 24: ...mped and switched on After the Handheld Unit has been switched on the immediate tension is recorded and indicated on the display 8 3 2 Dynamic Measuring After the Measuring Head has been clamped in a parallel plane see chapter 8 2 2 the stand with the magnetic base must be fastened to the support of the tool machine and positioned in such a way that the lateral distance between the flattened end o...

Page 25: ...o temperature variation In a narrow range the measured value can be tared set to zero referring 7 6 2 1 The GFT X is a calibrated measuring equipment a recalibration should be performed by the manufacturer after 12 months of operation For calibration purpose we will ask you to send the complete GFT X unit back to your supplier 10 Maintenance Service The GFT X is a measuring device and should there...

Page 26: ...ssing in any program This module represents an invaluable tool for documentation in particular with regard to a consistent quality management 11 1 Installing ChuckExplorer To operate the ChuckExplorer there is no need of detailed computer knowledge The program could be installed and runs under standard hardware The function implemented are tested under Windows XP and Windows 7 To install the softw...

Page 27: ...ned on the individual button Description of the individual push buttons Start a new measurement Open a saved measurement Save measurement Download data from Handheld Unit Delete internal memory of GFT X Handheld Unit all measurement data will be discarded File New open a new measurement series The following screen will be shown Command line Button bar Display rpm force Diagram Spreadsheet Handle f...

Page 28: ...the button Auto scan As soon the Handheld Unit is found the active port appears at the lower part of the window With File Setup following parameters can be adjusted Graphic By pressing key a color bulletin appears Choose the color you want for the diagram and its background Automatic measurement Automatic mode The criteria to take over a measure automatically is the revolving speed Setting Percent...

Page 29: ...r Help you will find information about the current software version as well as comprehensive explanations concerning the individual software functions F1 and the terms used GFT X Load data Data to be downloaded from a series of Handheld Unit measures into ChuckExplorer see also chapter 7 6 3 GFT X Delete data Allows remote deleting of Handheld Unit memory it is recommended to do so after every dow...

Page 30: ...s the maximum number of revolutions by the number of the measured values to be stored and logs them as soon as the relevant numbers of revolutions are reached see chapter 11 2 4 11 2 2 Measurement preparations Relevant data and parameters can be entered into the program and included into the measurement log so that a measurement can be documented Machine or chuck ID and the name of the Tester are ...

Page 31: ...complete it can be stored on hard disk Stop File Save force Gripping force in percent from and rotational speed reference value measure number 0 11 2 4 Automatic measuring If check box Automatic is activated two new input fields are displayed Here you can enter the maximum number of revolutions Max speed and the number of measurement steps The software will then determine automatically the equidis...

Page 32: ...s A backup of data of the indicated series of measurements is necessary before Choose therefore File Save or Save as After download and the backup of data on the PC data memory of GFT X Handheld Unit can be deleted completely with GFT X Delete memory 11 4 Loading and saving files Choose File Save to save your recorded data The directory is user defined files end with gft Will be several series of ...

Page 33: ... Explorer Software Insert Chuck Explorer disk in the CD ROM drive The setup program starts automatically If not you can also start the setup manually Open the file manager explorer Start the AutoRun exe program on the ChuckExplorer CD ROM Choose Online Update GFT X and perform the instructions step by step otherwise the update could fail The online update starts in a separate window At the right s...

Page 34: ...ed temporarily A short press on the ON OFF Button starts the update procedere First the Handheld Unit firmware will be updated During this process do not interrupt the USB connection between Handheld Unit and Computer Should that happen please send the device with a corresponding note to the service center Now the graphic files will be transferred to the Handheld Unit Should the USB connection be ...

Page 35: ...r the Handheld Unit is switched on Check whether the Handheld Unit is correctly connected to computer via USB Check whether another USB device with same chipset may blocks the connection check whether the USB driver has been installed correctly if necessary install it from the ChuckExplorer CD ROM check that the Chuck Explorer program is closed Data is sent from the computer to the Handheld Unit t...

Page 36: ...tal absorption relocate Wrong Measuring Head selected activate appropriate serial number again Tare icon in status bar is red Offset of the Measuring Head is too high tare is not possible any more Measuring Head has to recalibrated by the vendor During the measurement dashes appear in the display of the Handheld Unit Battery in Measuring Head empty discharged Radio interferences Blue LED indicator...

Page 37: ...huckExplorer then choose Extras Port Auto Scan Check whether the Handheld Unit is switches on No connection from GFT X Handheld Unit to PC check USB interface cable Speed rpm will not displayed in online mode Due to the Refresh Rate the Speed of rotation rpm it could happen during machine stillstand However when late is turning again the indication should appear properly Error when starting a new ...

Page 38: ...g key downwards it is marked with an arrow Picture 1 Hold the locking pin down pull upward on the blade to remove Picture 2 Picture 1 Picture 2 Insert now the required blade assembly Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Picture 6 Insert the tip of the blade assembly into the power supply at a 30 60 degree angle Picture 3 The top edge of the blade assembly is flat and the bottom edge is U shaped The power...

Page 39: ...eable battery 1950mAh 3 7V Safety Instructions do not incinerate do not disassemble do not short terminals do not expose to high temperature For replacement of the Li Ion battery open the battery box on the back side of the GFT X handheld unit For this purpose please use a suitable screwdriver or a 20 cent coin Remove the battery carefully and separate the plug connector Therefore press the latch ...

Page 40: ...204007 GFT X Measuring Head M4 204008 CD with ChuckExplorer and operating instructions 201764 Power Supply Plug USB incl interchangeable blade assemblies 196839N Loading Bracket for GFT or GFT X 198161 Recharging cable for GFT or GFT X 1m Push Pull 201765 USB cable for GFT X 1 5m 036201 Extension Cylinders 8mm for GFT or GFT X 036203 Extension Cylinders 15mm for GFT or GFT X 036205 Extension Cylin...

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