Table of Contents page Chapter 1 General information and warnings ..................5 About this manual ......................5 Text conventions ......................5 Special messages ....................... 5 Installation .......................... 6 Safe handling of equipment with batteries ..............6 Safe Operation ........................6 Routine maintenance ......................
CAUTION! This is a Caution symbol. Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
Doing so can significantly impact fatigue life of the instrument and cause premature and abrupt failure. If a higher capacity reading is needed, Dillon insists that a larger instrument be used. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
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Do not grind, stamp or deform the metal on the dynamometer body in any way. Any significant damage or deformation to the loading element is cause for evaluation by Dillon, particularly in the element side members to the right and left of the display. Relieve all torsional and off axis loads.
To avoid the risk of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), place the machine on a surface which is ergonomically satisfactory to the user. Take frequent breaks during prolonged usage. 1.7 Sharp objects Do not use sharp objects such as screwdrivers or long fingernails to operate the keys. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
Introduction The EDjunior (EDjr) electronic dynamometer from Dillon is a force measurement load sensor and digital readout in one instrument. The EDjr can be used to measure tension or weight. This manual covers the setup and operation of the EDjr. General information is covered in the right column of each page with major sections separated by the black bar shown above.
EDjr Description 3.1 EDjr Front Panel The EDjr comes in several weight capacities. All have the same front panel, shown in Figure 3.1. Figure 3.1 EDjunior front panel EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
Use this key to zero the force indicated on the display. Use this key to escape from portions of the menu structure and ESC key return to previous choices or displays. Arrow key Use this key to access any available soft keys not currently viewed. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
Battery annunciator. This shows approximate remaining battery life. Capture of a new peak value. This annunciator will remain lit for a few seconds. lbf and kgf are units of force, not weight. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
Clear function during operation. Contr Press this key to adjust the contrast of the LCD display. Press the Down soft key to lighten the contrast. Press the Up soft key to darken the contrast. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
The next soft key is About. The About menu shows an assortment of information about your Dillon instrument. This can be handy for maintaining calibration, troubleshooting or determining if the firmware can be upgraded. Press this and access the following soft...
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Keys Press this key to perform key tests. Any key pressed will be reflected in the display. Press to end the test. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
Apply the force to the EDjr and read the net force on the display. Steps are not required if the weight of the fixturing is not needed. This should be maintained, however, to know cumulative loads. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
Display Mode Peak Peak ESC key press Peak force reading Arrow key press Units Mode Clear Setup Config Figure 6.1 Display mode menu Press the Mode soft key until the desired display mode is reached. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
6.5 Calculating Tension in a System Truck Winch 2 cos Cable The setup shown above will give you an approximate tension reading. This can vary from actual tension due to variables in equipment and environment. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
If nothing occurs, release both keys. Press the power button and try again. Display is completely dark Display contrast too dark Hold the Arrow key down while pressing the F1 key several times to decrease the display contrast. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
Insure all hardware, fittings and line used to sustain the load are properly sized and rated for the installation. Have the system evaluated by a qualified engineer if any question or uncertainty exists. EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
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Do not use hardware that is undersize or restricts self-alignment. This results in Do not torque, poor measurement bend or performance and possible sideload. dangerous safety conditions. Figure 8.1 Good force measurement practice EDjunior Dynamometer User Instructions...
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