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VALLEY FORGE & BOLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY 

PHONE: (602) 269 - 5748 

4410 W. Jefferson St.   •   Phoenix, AZ 85043   •   USA  

WEB:   www.vfbolts.com 

VALLEY FORGE & BOLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY 

 

4410 W. Jefferson St. • Phoenix, AZ 85043 • USA 

 

Phone: (602) 269 - 5748 • Fax: (602) 269 - 7851 

 

E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.vfbolts.com 

 

 

SPC4™ MODEL 406A  

LOAD MONITORING 

SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

– Firmware Version 1.0 – 

 

Revision 1.0 

User Manual for Valley Forge 406A Unit 

Summary of Contents for SPC4 406A

Page 1: ...SA WEB www vfbolts com VALLEY FORGE BOLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY 4410 W Jefferson St Phoenix AZ 85043 USA Phone 602 269 5748 Fax 602 269 7851 E mail sales vfbolts com Web www vfbolts com SPC4 MODEL 406A...

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Page 3: ...e However the term is more often applied to installation than to the service life of the bolted joint Valley Forge Bolt s family of load indicating fasteners makes it possible to monitor bolted joints...

Page 4: ...VALLEY FORGE BOLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY PHONE 602 269 5748 4410 W Jefferson St Phoenix AZ 85043 USA WEB www vfbolts com SPC4 SYSTEM MODEL 406A USER S MANUAL Rev 1 0 Page 2 of 21...

Page 5: ...USER S MANUAL Rev 1 0 Page 3 of 21 This device contains FCC ID 2ADMF HC06 RF module that complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may n...

Page 6: ...3 4 406A Unit Rear View Image 9 1 3 5 Calibration Gage CG 10 1 3 6 Brass Bristle Brush BBB 10 1 3 7 Carrying Case CC 10 1 3 8 AA Batteries AA 11 1 3 9 Helper Tool HT 11 2 0 0 SPC4 406A Operation 12 2...

Page 7: ...rotective caps installed over the datum discs to protect and maintain surface cleanliness These protective caps must remain on the datum disc only to be removed during use of the SPC4 406A unit Valley...

Page 8: ...be continuously red when there is an active Bluetooth connection to another device 2 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD The LCD contains useful information regarding the status of the meter and displays the...

Page 9: ...602 269 5748 4410 W Jefferson St Phoenix AZ 85043 USA WEB www vfbolts com SPC4 SYSTEM MODEL 406A USER S MANUAL Rev 1 0 Page 7 of 21 1 3 2 406A Unit Top View Image Figure 1 406A Unit Top View 1 LINK LE...

Page 10: ...value and should be used in conjunction with the 0 end of the calibration gage supplied with this unit 7 GAIN ADJUSTMENT A dial used in calibrating the 406A unit This dial is used to adjust the calibr...

Page 11: ...hoenix AZ 85043 USA WEB www vfbolts com SPC4 SYSTEM MODEL 406A USER S MANUAL Rev 1 0 Page 9 of 21 1 3 4 406A Unit Rear View Image Figure 2 406A Rear View 4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT 5 ENCLOSURE SCREWS 6 OFF...

Page 12: ...he end marked 100 the 406A unit will display a load value of 100 5 between 95 095 and 105 105 1 3 6 Brass Bristle Brush BBB Figure 4 Brass Bristle Brush BBB The brass bristle brush see Figure 4 Brass...

Page 13: ...e a 406A battery Battery life can be extended by using good practices such as turning off the Bluetooth when not in use We recommend using non rechargeable AA Lithium batteries to further extend the b...

Page 14: ...aking measurements See 2 3 0 Using the 406A Bluetooth if a Bluetooth connection will be used 2 Turn on the 406A unit by momentarily pressing the ON OFF button The 406A will begin the boot up sequence...

Page 15: ...ing 5 Remove the protective cap from the fastener and verify that the datum disc and 406A probe sensor are clean of any liquid or debris See 4 0 0 User Maintenance Recommended Cleaning Procedures 6 Re...

Page 16: ...e clips hold onto the batteries tightly so some feel will be required 4 Dispose of the old batteries 5 Install fresh batteries into the 406A unit following the positive and negative lead indications T...

Page 17: ...serial monitor app open establish a connection to the SPC4_M406A Tweak the Bluetooth data settings to match the Bluetooth settings found in 3 1 0 Electrical Specifications 11 Data can now be monitored...

Page 18: ...on gage several times to ensure the integrity of the 100 reading which verifies that the 100 measurement has been calibrated correctly 4 It may be necessary to perform the calibration check multiple t...

Page 19: ...tocol Bluetooth Version 2 0 SPP Serial Port Profile Wireless Data Format Serial 9600 baud 8N1 Pairing Code 4410 Display Type 3 1 2 Digit Reflective LCD 12 7 mm 0 50 in Digit Height Viewing Area W x H...

Page 20: ...d solution of warm water and detergent 3 Any attempts to clean the 406A unit should be made in the OFF power state while the enclosure lid is tightened on 4 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE E...

Page 21: ...eter install meter on unloaded fastener to check 0 reading 2 If meter is not reading 0 follow these steps then refer to 5 0 0 Troubleshooting a Ensure mating parts are clean datum disc and probe b Re...

Page 22: ...tment to visually inspect the battery connections 2 Remember to close the battery compartment afterwards 3 Check the cleanliness of the probe sensor and SPC4 fastener datum disc 1 Inspect probe sensor...

Page 23: ...ay accumulate after repeated use These deposits usually result in erratic and inconsistent load readings 5 The metallic chips can become lodged into the insulator surfaces In most of the cases these w...

Page 24: ...VALLEY FORGE BOLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY 4410 W Jefferson St Phoenix AZ 85043 USA Phone 602 269 5748 Fax 602 269 7851 E mail sales vfbolts com Web www vfbolts com...

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