Crimp Force Monitor
Doc. No: TM-638007950
Release Date: 03-21-13
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Revision Date: 03-21-13
4.2.4 Run Screen
The part number selected is displayed at the bottom of the run screen only.
When this part number appears, the part number shown has gone through the learn procedure and is currently
running with all the correct parameters intact. If any of the parameters of this part number are changed. The part
number will disappear. This is a very useful tool for set-up, maintenance and production schedulers to confirm
that each machine is using the approved set-up when running specific part numbers.
4.3 Setup Menu
To access the Setup configuration press the key.
4.3.1 Signature Capture
Mode
Capture Mode
AUTO – utilize internal auto trigger
EXT – utilize internal auto trigger along with digital input (not used)
Start Level (%)
Defines the trigger point for data capture. For example, a Start Level of 5% and a
force sensor with a full-scale value of 5000lbs would have a trigger point set at 250lbs.
Pre-Trig (ms)
Amount of time that data is captured prior to the trigger point.
Duration (ms)
Amount of time that data is captured after the trigger point.
The CFM will automatically shorten the duration time to an optimal value if applicable.
Filter
Sensor input must remain above the start level for the defined time before data capture
will begin. The filter option is often used to eliminate false triggers that are caused
by mechanical noise during a press cycle.
Scale
Full scale output of the ram force sensor
Units
The desired displayed units of measure (pounds, Newtons, kilograms)
Polarity
INVERTING: Used with ram-mounted force sensor.
NON INVERTING: Not used with the crimp force monitor.
Alignment
Area of the curve where the reference and production curves will be overlapped.
Alignment can be set to the peak of the curve or a point on either the rising or falling
edge of the curve.
Height
Determines the exact point on either the Rising or Falling edge of the curve to be used
as the alignment point. Adjustable from 0% (bottom of curve) to 100% (peak of curve).
