Crane Electronics Ltd
The force in torque management
CapStar - Quick Start Guide
Getting started with your CapStar torque tester.
Micro USB
2 x ‘C’ Cell Battery
Compartment
5V DC Power Supply
Switching On
Turn on your CapStar by pressing the on/off button
situated below the arrow keys. Pressing this button
whilst the CapStar is on will turn it off.
1
Starting the CapStar
The first screens you will see are the splash screen
which then changes to show the CapStar’s serial
number and calibration due date. The software
version and keyboard version are also both indicated
by TM and KB respectively.
2
Measurement Screen
The last measurement mode used (Peak, Click, Track or Pulse) will be automatically selected first. This can be changed by
pressing the ‘Measurement Mode’ function key.
Toggle the measurement modes by pressing the function key until you get to the mode you require, then you are ready to
start measuring torque with the CapStar.
3
Adjustable
Component
Fixture
White OLED
Display Screen
Directional
Arrow Keys
Function
Soft Keys
On/Off Button
Front
Back
Green ‘Accept’ Key
LEDs
Please note. To avoid over-torquing, ensure the CapStar has the correct torque range for the tool before beginning.
Click mode
Track mode
Peak mode
Pulse mode
