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16: Adjusting the Torq-Tronics 2
16.1 Overview
This is the recommended process for Calibration Adjustment of the Torq-Tronics 2
tester.
16.2
Required Equipment
To ascertain the required equipment for any given calibration, look up the capacity of
the tester found in Appendix B.
Check each piece of equipment to assure the calibration is current. If any piece of the
equipment is past due for calibration, stop, and notify the supervisor or Laboratory
Manager immediately.
Computer with RS232 port or USB port, and Terminal Software set for: 4800 baud,
1stop bit, 8 data bits, no hand-shake RS-232 Cable (21175)
16.3
Notes on Terminal Software and Tester Use
To send a command to the tester, first enter the command into the terminal software
then press the Enter key. The command is not processed until the enter key is pressed.
To unlock an ‘OVERLOAD’ condition type:
D<enter>
Z <enter> on the PC. (After the 100% point is captured.)
D<enter>
16.4
Calibration Adjustment Procedure
16.4.1 Move tester into the laboratory and allow it to acclimate for a minimum of 12 hours
prior to beginning test.
16.4.2 Bolt unit onto calibration fixture. Torque bolts to the specification below with torque
wrench. Grade 8 (Class 10.9) are required.
Transducer Capacity
Bolt size
Torque
Up to 300 in.lb
#10-32
8 in.lb min
960 – 7200 in.lb
5/16”
75 in.lb min
16.4.3 Connect ‘Earth Ground’ strap to unit under test.
16.4.4 Turn on the tester. Allow the electronics to warm up for a minimum of 10 minutes in
Track Mode.
16.4.5 Connect tester to the computer via serial cable/USB cable provided.
16.4.6 Start terminal software.
16.4.7 Type the diagnostic “D” Command into the terminal and press <enter>. The Terminal
display will display “DiaOn”. You are now in diagnostic mode.
16.4.8 Type
M
<enter>. The capacity of the tester should be seen on the display.
If the wrong capacity is displayed:
Press the ‘ZERO’ key on the tester.
If the wrong capacity is still displayed, contact the
Sturtevant Richmont service department.
16.4.9 To enter the Calibration process, press the ‘MENU‘ button on the keypad.
16.4.10 Obtain the proper calibration arm. The correct arm can be found in the “Calibration
Chart” in Appendix B.
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Torq-Tronics 2
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