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Gauge Buster 2 Operations Manual
ADMET, Inc.

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FOREWARD .................................................................................................... 3
1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 4
1.1 Gauge Buster 2 Features ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Gauge Buster 2 Options .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Gauge Buster 2 Reporting Capabilities ....................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 GageSafeTM Data Exchange Program .................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 USB Flash (Thumb) Drive ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.3.3 HP compatible USB Printer ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 THE KEYS ................................................................................................. 6
2.1 The <ZERO/0> Key ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 The <STORE> Key ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 The <ENTER> Key ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 The <ESC> Key .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 The <UP & DOWN ARROW> Keys ............................................................................................................. 6
2.6 The <NUMBER> Keys ................................................................................................................................ 6
3.0 THE MENUS and KEYS ............................................................................ 8
3.0.1 Test Method Specific Menu Selections ..................................................................................................... 8
3.0.2 Global Menu Selections ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 The Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 The Report Opt Menu ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.3 The Utils Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.5 The Print Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 The ID# Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.6 The Disk (-) Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.0 OPERATION ............................................................................................ 13
4.1 How to Setup a Test .................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 How to Perform a Test and Save Results .................................................................................................. 14
4.2.1 Indicator Live Screen During Test .......................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Indicator Live Screen End of Test/Ready Mode ..................................................................................... 15
4.3 Printing Test Reports to a HP compatible USB Printer .............................................................................. 15
4.4 Download Test Results to a Remote PC ................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Download Test Results to a USB Flash (Thumb) Drive ............................................................................. 15
5.0 CALIBRATION ......................................................................................... 16
5.1 How to Calibrate Analog Transducers ....................................................................................................... 16
5.2 What Occurs During Calibration ................................................................................................................ 17
5.3 Saving Calibration Data ............................................................................................................................. 17
........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 18
7.0 ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL DATA ....................................................... 20
7.1 User Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 20
7.2 USB Port .................................................................................................................................................. 21
7.3 Power (AC) Input ....................................................................................................................................... 21
7.4 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 21
7.5 Password .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Index .............................................................................................................. 23
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................4 1.1 Gauge Buster 2 Features ..........................4 1.2 Gauge Buster 2 Options ..........................5 1.3 Gauge Buster 2 Reporting Capabilities ....................... 5 1.3.1 GageSafeTM Data Exchange Program ....................5 1.3.2 USB Flash (Thumb) Drive ........................5 1.3.3 HP compatible USB Printer ........................

  • Page 2: Foreward

    This manual is intended to educate the customer on the capabilities, operation and maintenance of the Gauge Buster 2. In addition, it is to be used as a supplement for any information supplied by the load frame manufacturer. Maintenance procedures specified by the load frame manufacturer should be followed unless specifically noted herein.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    ADMET, Inc. 1.0 INTRODUCTION Gauge Buster 2 is a low cost versatile indicator designed for a variety of materials, product, remote on-site and force calibration testing applications. Features include an Auto-Test-Reset mode for hands free operation, bar graph load rate display, permanent storage of test data and easy transfer of results into data base pro- grams.

  • Page 4: Gauge Buster 2 Options

    Calibration Data to its memory. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer running GageSafe and view/ print/ edit the stored data. Plug the USB flash drive back into the Gauge Buster 2 and load the data stored on the flash drive back into the Gauge Buster 2 (USB flash drive sold separately).

  • Page 5: The Keys

    Gauge Buster 2 Operations Manual ADMET, Inc. 2.0 THE KEYS 2.1 The <ZERO/0> Key The ZERO key performs the following functions. • Defines a new zero load. • Places the Indicator Test Status in Ready Mode. • Clears out the previous test results from the test buffer and initializes the indicator for the next test.
  • Page 6 Control Print Disk Zero Freeze Start under test: Live Load and Load Rate Pointer shown 24 key tactile keypad between High and Low Gauge Buster 2 781-769-0850 Rate Limits. www.ADMET.com Figure 2.1 - Gauge Buster 2 Keypad and Screen Display.

  • Page 7: The Menus And Keys

    3.0 THE MENUS and KEYS 3.0.1 Test Method Specific Menu Selections The Gauge Buster 2 can store up to 6 test methods. These menu items apply to the current selected test method and need to be set for each test method being used.

  • Page 8: Global Menu Selections

    Gauge Buster 2 Operations Manual ADMET, Inc. 3.0.2 Global Menu Selections These menu items are not test method specific. UTILS Menu Print Menu Use number keys and Up/Down keys to navigate Use number keys and Up/Down keys to navigate the menu.

  • Page 9: The Setup Menu

    If Break Threshold is 1000lb, Sample Break (%) = 10 percent and Maximum Load seen during test is 100,000 Lb, then the Gauge Buster 2 will be armed for sample break when load increases over 1000lbs and test will end (data logging stops, Max Load/Max Stress displayed) when load drops below 10,000 lbs, which is 10% of the maximum of 100,000lbs.

  • Page 10: The Utils Menu

    3.5 The Print Menu NOTE: This menu is used to print hard copy printouts to an HP compatible USB printer. This feature is not included with the standard Gauge Buster 2. The USB printer option and the printer are purchased separately.

  • Page 11: The Disk (-) Menu

    NOTE: This feature is only enabled if you have the Flash (Thumb) Drive option. It is not included with stan- dard Gauge Buster 2. The USB flash drive option and the flash drive are purchased separately. The following items are found in the Thumb Drive menu: 1) XY Data ->...

  • Page 12: Operation

    4.1 How to Setup a Test You can store up to 6 test methods in the Gauge Buster 2. Test methods can be transferred to and from the GageSafe Data Exchange software or a USB Flash (Thumb) drive in units that are equipped with these options.

  • Page 13: How To Perform A Test And Save Results

    To continue running tests, repeat Steps 1, 3, 4. NOTE: The Gauge Buster 2 is designed to operate in a "hands free" mode. This means that once it has been setup and properly zeroed, the operator should not have to touch the keypad. If a test result is stored, the specimen ID# will automatically increment.

  • Page 14: Indicator Live Screen End Of Test/Ready Mode

    If the steps in Section 4.2 were followed, a test report containing all of the results stored to memory can be obtained. NOTE: This feature is not included with the standard Gauge Buster 2. The USB printer option and the printer are purchased separately.

  • Page 15: Calibration

    5.1 How to Calibrate Analog Transducers You can calibrate up to 6 load cells to the Gauge Buster 2. There can be up to 10 points in each calibration. Step 1: Turn on the system and allow it to run for 10 minutes before calibrating.

  • Page 16: What Occurs During Calibration

    Gauge Buster 2 Operations Manual ADMET, Inc. Step 11: Press <STORE> to exit the measurement mode if fewer than ten calibration points are used. The program will automatically proceed from Step 10 to Step 12 after the tenth reading. Step 12: Input the corresponding engineering unit value for each measurement point. After all values have been entered, the program will automatically generate the corresponding scale factors and store them to permanent memory.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    NOTE: The Gauge Buster 2 digital goes into TESTING MODE when the actual load exceeds the programmed load threshold value. When the Gauge Buster 2 Digital is in the TESTING MODE, tehe live load is displayed on the upper right and the load rate bar or load rate is displayed in the bottom of the display.
  • Page 18 Ensure that correct load calibration is selected. The Active Calibration # is displayed in the upper left of the live screen. Calibration The Gauge Buster 2 can store up to six load cell calibrations. Analog/Digital Electronics Contact ADMET technical support.

  • Page 19: Electrical/Mechanical Data

    Printer Port (Optional) Strain Channel Load/Enc Channel Power Switch Not used Figure 7.1.1 - Gauge Buster 2 Rear Connection Panel. Analog Channel Connections DB15 Female Analog-Load Input Analog Excitation: pins 9 & 10 (+Exc & AGND) 5 Vdc +Exc IN+/SHUNT...

  • Page 20: Usb Port

    The USB port is used to transmit exchange data with either an HP compatible USB printer, GageSafe Data Exchange software, or a Flash (Thumb) drive. 7.3 Power (AC) Input The Gauge Buster 2 Power requirements: 85 to 265 VAC (50 - 60Hz). 7.4 Dimensions 8.50"...

  • Page 21: Password

    Factory Password: 268 Use this for calibration and other password protected areas, except Set Load Cell in SETUP menu. Password for Load Cell Select: 157 ADMET suggests removing this page from the manual and placing it in a safe place. -22-...

  • Page 22: Index

    Gauge Buster 2 Operations Manual ADMET, Inc. Index NUMBER keys 6 ARROW keys 6 Print to HP compatible USB printer 11 Calibrate 9 Calibrate Analog Transducers 14 Ck Trans-DOUT 9 Clear Results 9 Rate Display 10 Computer data transfer 10...

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