Our technical support and engineering teams are eager to assist you. Before use, each person who is to use the WT3-201 should be fully trained in appropriate operation and safety procedures. TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............2...
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 List of included items Qty. Part No. Description 08-1026 Battery (inside the tester) Certificate of calibration 09-1165 USB cable Resource CD (USB driver, user’s guides, MESUR Lite software, MESUR gauge DEMO software, User’s Guide)
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 2 POWER The tester is powered either by an 8.4V NiMH rechargeable battery or by an AC adapter. Since these batteries are subject to self discharge, it may be necessary to recharge the unit after a prolonged period of storage.
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 3 SETUP 3.1 Mechanical Setup 3.1.1 Assembly The lever is shipped disassembled from the unit to prevent damage in transit. To install, match the pin on the cam mechanism with the corresponding blind hole in the lever hub. Then, tighten the plastic knob into the threaded hole in the lever hub.
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3.2 Installing the USB driver If communicating via USB, install the USB driver provided on the Resource CD. Installation instructions may also be found on the CD or may be downloaded from www.mark-10.com. Caution! Install the USB driver before physically connecting the gauge to a PC with the USB cable.
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS 4.1 Home Screen Name Description Tension This symbol indicates that a tension (pull) load is occurring. When this symbol indicator is not present, either no load is occurring, or a compression load is occurring.
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Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide Correspond to the programmed set points. Indicator definitions are as follows: High / low limit – the displayed value is greater than the upper force limit indicators – the displayed value is between the limits –...
“OVER” to indicate an overload. A continuous audible tone will be sounded until the MENU key has been pressed or the load has been reduced to a safe level. Three operating modes are possible with the WT3-201. To cycle between the modes, press MODE while in the home screen.
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide Two filters are available: Current Reading – Applies to the peak capture rate of the instrument. Displayed Reading – Applies to the primary reading on the display. Available settings: 1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128,256,512,1024. It is recommended to keep the current reading filter at its lowest value for best performance, and the displayed reading filter at its highest value for best stability.
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 8.2.1 Set Point Outputs Schematic Diagram 9 BREAK DETECTION The break detection function identifies when the termination has been removed from the wire, or other applications in which the force value has reached a peak, then dropped. Upon detection of the break, the tester can perform several automatic functions, as follows: 1.
“NONE”. 10 DATA MEMORY AND STATISTICS The WT3-201 has storage capacity of 1,000 data points. Readings may be stored, viewed, and output to an external device. Individual, or all, data points may be deleted. Statistics are calculated for the data presently in memory.
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Press ENTER to output data to an external device. The display will show, “SENDING DATA…”, then “DATA SENT”. If there was a problem with communication, the display will show, “DATA NOT SENT”. Saved data can be downloaded by Mark-10 data collection programs. Refer to their respective user’s guides for details.
If no option is selected, this screen will be displayed indefinitely, or until battery power has been depleted. 11 COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTPUTS Communication with the WT3-201 tester is achieved through the micro USB or 15-pin serial ports, as shown in the illustration in the Power section. Communication is possible only when the tester is in the main operating screen (i.e.
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Output format includes the value only. 11.1.3 Data Communication Individual data points may be transmitted by pressing DATA. The WT3-201 may also be controlled by an external device through the RS-232 or USB channels. The following is a list of supported commands and their explanations.
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Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 11.4 DATA Key Functions The DATA key can be configured to perform several functions. To configure the DATA key, select DATA Key from the menu. The display appears as follows: DATA KEY...
The lever mechanism should be removed. Certified deadweights or master load cells should be used, along with appropriate mounting brackets and fixtures. A calibration kit is available from Mark-10. Caution should be taken while handling such equipment. 12.2 Calibration Procedure 1.
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Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide CALIBRATION OFFSET Place force tester horizontal, then press ZERO. 5. Place the tester horizontally on a level surface free from vibration, then press ZERO. The tester will calculate offsets, and the display appears as follows:...
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Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide CALIBRATION Gain adjust Apply full scale load 200.0 lbF +/-20%, then press ENTER. Apply a weight equal to the full scale of the instrument, then press ENTER. 9. After displaying “Please wait…” the display appears as follows:...
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide CALIBRATION Units must be lbF. Please try again Press ENTER. Displayed at the start of calibration if a disallowed unit is selected. CALIBRATION Load not stable. Please try again. Ensure that the load is not swinging, oscillating, or vibrating in any manner. Then try again.
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If the password has been misplaced, it can be reset. Press ENTER to generate a request code. The request code must be supplied to Mark-10 or a distributor, who will then provide a corresponding authorization code. Enter the activation code to disable the password.
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 14 OTHER SETTINGS 14.1 Automatic Shutoff The tester may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity while on battery power. Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or load changes of 100 counts or less. To access these settings, select Automatic Shutoff from the menu.
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Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide LCD CONTRAST Set Contrast Press ENTER to modify the contrast. Select a value from 0 to 25, 25 producing the most contrast. 14.4 Tones Audible tones can be enabled for all key presses and alerts, such as overload, set point value reached, etc.
Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 14.7 Information / Welcome Screen The following screen is displayed at power up and can be accessed at any time by selecting Information from the menu: Wire Terminal Tester Series WT3 Model No: WT3-201 Serial No: 1234567 Version: 1.0...
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Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide 15.2 Factory Settings Parameter Setting Set points Upper Disabled (defaults to 80% of full scale when enabled) Lower Disabled (defaults to 40% of full scale when enabled) Filters Current Displayed DATA Key Functions...
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Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide Mark-10 Corporation has been an innovator in the force and torque measurement fields since 1979. We strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction through excellence in product design, manufacturing and customer support. In addition to our standard line of products we can provide modifications and custom designs for OEM applications.
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