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BASIC FUNCTIONS
OPERATING MODE Descriptions
By selecting the proper
Operating Mode
the user can properly take torque readings from a variety of manual and
powered tools.
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PEAK
This mode will provide a display of the maximum torque value achieved by the tool during operation. This
mode is used for all continuous drive tools and click-type torque wrenches.
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1
st
PEAK
This mode will detect and display the “first peak” achieved by click wrenches and cam-over screwdrivers.
•
PULSE
This mode will display the maximum torque value achieved by discontinuous drive tools such as pulse tools
and impacting tools.
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TRACK
This mode will display torque in real-time as it is applied to the connected transducer. Track mode is used
primarily for calibration of the unit.
Selecting the Proper OPERATING MODE
The ATDA must be in
RUN MODE
in order to change the
Operating Mode.
If torque values have been stored in the
ATDA while in MEMORY MODE, then the memory must be cleared in order to change the Operating Mode.
While in the Main Display screen, press the
Selection Arrow-Down
button to cycle through the available Operating
Mode choices. The choices will be displayed in the following order:
Setting ENGINEERING UNITS
The ATDA must be in
RUN MODE
in order to change the
Engineering Units.
If torque values have been stored in
the ATDA while in MEMORY MODE, then the memory must be cleared in order to change the Engineering Units.
While in the Main Display screen, press the
Selection Arrow-Up
button to cycle through the available Engineering
Unit choices. The choices will be displayed in the following order:
