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  • Page 1 TranSend II - 600 Measurement Training Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2011 ASI DataMyte, Inc. 2800 Campus Drive, Suite 60 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Phone 763-553-1040 • Fax 763-553-1041 http://www.asidatamyte.com techsupport@asidatamyte.com Tech Support: 800-455-4359 option 3...
  • Page 3 DM600 –TRANSEND II CONFIGURATIONS ................6 TRANSEND II AND DATA COLLECTOR TRAINING GOALS ..........8 QUESTIONS FOR TORQUE DATA COLLECTION ............... 9 TRANSEND II AND 600 TUTORIALS ..................10 GAGE SUITE REVIEW ......................15 CREATE A SIMPLE SETUP, UPLOAD, COLLECT, DOWNLOAD ........17 EDITORS MENU IN SETUP EDITOR ..................
  • Page 4 ADDITIONAL PRACTICE ......................89 APPENDIX A – TRANSEND II SETUP CHECKLIST ............94 APPENDIX B – CREATE A GAGE SUITE ................95 APPENDIX C – CREATE A NEW GAGE ................97 APPENDIX D – CREATE A NEW GAGE USE ..............101 APPENDIX E –...
  • Page 5 The model 600 data collector and TranSend II software are intended to provide a cost effective solution to data collection and torque applications requiring portability. TranSend II Maintains setups and data in a Microsoft SQL 2008 R2 Express database Data and setups are transferred between the PC and the 600 via a USB cable ...
  • Page 6 DM600 –TranSend II Configurations The 600 Handheld Data Collector along with TranSend II can be installed either in a network or a non- network configuration. The figures below show both options: Network Configuration Rev 3 Page 6...
  • Page 7 Note: With the non-networked configuration the 600s are tied to their database. If a 600 is moved to a different PC (with a different database) an error message will be displayed saying that the unit does not belong to this database.
  • Page 8 Add characteristic descriptors and assign them to characteristics g. Create a setup group and assign setups to the group 3) Demonstrate understanding of information transfer between TranSend II and the 600 so that: a. Setup Groups are sent to the collector b.
  • Page 9 1. What wrench sizes and uses will you employ on your audit routes? 2. Are fasteners audited as they are installed, or afterwards? 3. Where do you get your spec limits? 4. How often do the limits change (update, edited, reviewed)? 5.
  • Page 10 TranSend II has several tutorials, which are located in the TranSend II directory in the Tutorial directory. Rev 3 Page 10...
  • Page 11 The TranSend II main screen appears. 2. Note the Open Collector image. It is grayed out because there is no collector attached. When a 600 is attached, this interface is used to share information between the collector and the TranSend II database.
  • Page 12 3. Select Setup Editor The Setup Editor is used to create setups and their components (characteristics, labels, choice lists, etc.). Note the following: Editors: o Labels o Choice Lists o Options o Descriptors o Char Descriptors 4 Panes: o Setup Groups o Setups (in the selected Setup Group) o Active Setup Group o Active Setup...
  • Page 13 Note the saved torque curve. Close Torque Curves using the 6. Note Device Management. It is grayed out if the 600 is not attached to the PC. If the 600 is attached selecting Device Management will show this Update Firmware message.
  • Page 14 7. Select Options. and note the following options: Output Data To Formatting Options Append Julian Style Date option Output Folders Reserved subgroups Click Cancel when done. 8. Select About. This shows what version of TranSend II you have and other information. Rev 3 Page 14...
  • Page 15 Open the Gage Suite Editor. Open the Torque Default Suite. View the Aliases and note the alias details Model, Type, Gage, Use etc.) An alias is assigned in the source field in a setup. 2. To view aliases grouped by GageName, drag the GageName column header to the gray bar.
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  • Page 17 We will create a simple setup, upload it to the 600, collect data and download it to TranSend II. 1. At the main TranSend II menu, select Setup Editor. 2. Click New Setup. 3. Name the setup Widget. Select the Default Gage Suite for your collector. Note: You can open the gage suite to view it by clicking the Browse button.
  • Page 18 5. Type in the characteristic information as shown. Review the notes. Click OK. 6. Select the Length characteristic. Click Copy. Rev 3 Page 18...
  • Page 19 7. Name it Width and change the specs as shown. Click OK. 8. Copy the Width characteristic. Name it Area. Change the source, specs and check Auto Scan.. Click OK Rev 3 Page 19...
  • Page 20 9. Click Save Setup. Then close the setup. 10. Note your setup on the list. Close Setup Editor. 11. Connect the 600 to the PC and turn it on. Once it is at the main menu, click Open Collector on TranSend II.
  • Page 21 13. Check the Digital Gage Suite and click OK. 14. Click OK to this message. The gage suite was selected successfully. 15. Click the Setups tab. Click Add setups. Check the Widget setup and click OK. 16. Click the OK button or the Save Changes to Device button. They both do the same thing. Rev 3 Page 21...
  • Page 22 17. The setups and gage suites are uploaded to the 600. Unplug the 600. 18. On the 600, with Setup highlighted, press Enter. The Caliper setup now shows. Press Enter to select it. 19. Note the specs. Put in a value between 4 and 6 for Length and press Enter. Enter a value between 1 and 3 for Width and press Enter.
  • Page 23 20. Collect data until the display shows C1P1 SG5. 21. Connect the 600 to the PC. From the Start menu, select Express Data Refresh. The Connect screen appears and the Excel data will appear after that. Congratulations! Rev 3 Page 23...
  • Page 24 From the main TranSend screen, click Setup Editor. Click the Options Editor. Note: Options are where you set defaults. 2. On the General tab, change the Default Setup Characteristic settings to those shown and click the Save button. Rev 3 Page 24...
  • Page 25 3. Select the Extended tab. Type in Modified (today’s date) (your initials) as in the example. Save and close the Default Characteristic Editor. 4. Open the Label editor and add your name to the list of auditors, sort and save changes. Rev 3 Page 25...
  • Page 26 5. Select the New button and name the new label VIN and click Save. This label does not lend itself to being using a choice list. Note: the Import Labels feature retrieve labels from existing TranSend files to save in the database.
  • Page 27 8. Open the Descriptors Editor. Descriptors are OPTIONAL. Characteristic descriptors can be used to: . Inform the operator about how to accomplish the task, such as: o Which torque wrench to use o Which pad number/location from which to take measurements Tag the data with information for the analyst such as: o the team leader of the project o the control plan/drawing number...
  • Page 28 9. Create a new Team Leader descriptor and save: 10. Add Operation Number, Drawing Number and Location as descriptors: Save and exit descriptors. 11. For additional information regarding characteristic descriptors, review the characteristic descriptor tutorial. Rev 3 Page 28...
  • Page 29 1. Select New Setup: 2. Name it Training 1 with the description Training class setup and save the setup. 3. Select a Gage Suite from the dropdown list and save the setup. Note: if you don’t pick a gage source, you will get an error when collecting data saying that you have an invalid gage source.
  • Page 30 5. On Setup Labels, click either Add or To Label Editor to bring up the Label Editor. You will be adding subgroup and characteristic labels to this setup. Select the Auditor label. Drag it over to the setup labels window; making sure the Subgroup Labels tab is active before dropping (so Auditor is added as a Subgroup Label).
  • Page 31 7. Select Sequence Number and drag it over, making sure the Characteristics Labels tab is active before dropping. Sequence Number is a Characteristic Label. Close the label editor. Save the setup. 8. Modify Sequence Number to use only with K (keyboard) as the label source. Save changes. Rev 3 Page 31...
  • Page 32 1. In Setup Characteristics, click New. Configure your characteristic as shown. Rev 3 Page 32...
  • Page 33 (Analysis and Reporting software). Note that you can type in control limits for each characteristic. These will show up in the control charts on the 600. 3. Note the Source for the characteristic. See the following pages for more information about Source.
  • Page 34 Source Location Symbols The 600 Handheld Data Collector uses symbols to refer to source locations. Source Meaning Examples Keyboard XXXXX Alias name, Up to five Peaks, GI characters Characteristic x C1, C4, C12 Subgroup x S2, S4, S6 Nominal C1-N, N-.00012...
  • Page 35 Function Operators The following table lists the function operators for creating Source Formulae. Function Meaning Examples Absolute Value ABS(C2), ABS(AVG(C1|7)) Acos Arc Cosine ACOS(C1) Asin Arc Sine ASIN(C1) Atan Arc Tangent ATAN(C1) Average AVG(C1|5), AVG(S1,S2) Pulse Count CNT(PEAK) Trigonometric Cosine COS(C2) Angular Displacement DSP(PEAK)
  • Page 36 4. Highlight Flange Bolt 1 and click Edit. 5. Click the Extended tab. Click Select and Browse Image. Locate an image in your network, select it and click Open. Note that a thumbnail image appears. Click OK. Save the setup. Note: Images are optional Rev 3 Page 36...
  • Page 37 6. Once again, edit Flange Bolt 1 and open the Extended tab. Select the Characteristics Descriptors for Team Leader, Operation # and Drawing # as shown and save the setup. 7. Select Flange Bolt 1 and click Copy. This will copy the characteristic. 8.
  • Page 38 9. Edit Flange Bolt 2 and change the image (see Step 3). Click OK, save the setup. 10. Select Event Prompts in Setup Characteristics. 11. Enable the events and prompts as shown. Click OK, save the setup. Rev 3 Page 38...
  • Page 39 12. Click Insert. This allows you to insert a characteristic from another setup or part. 13. Select Setup or Part/Assembly to find the characteristic(s) you want. Highlight them and click Apply and OK. Rev 3 Page 39...
  • Page 40 14. Note that Hole Size has now been added to the list of characteristics. 15. Highlight the inserted characteristic and click Delete. 16. Click Copy Setup. 17. Rename it Training 2 and save the setup. 18. Verify that the labels are configured as shown. Rev 3 Page 40...
  • Page 41 19. Edit Flange Bolt 1 and rename it to Fly Wheel Bolt 1. Change the spec limits as shown and click OK. Save the Setup. 20. Edit Fly Wheel Bolt 1 and select an image (see Step 3). Save the setup. 21.
  • Page 42 23. Edit Fly Wheel Bolt 2 and select an image (see Step 3). Save the setup. 24. Configure the characteristic descriptors as before (see Step 4). Save the setup. 25. Configure the Event Prompts (see Steps 8 and 9). Save the setup. 26.
  • Page 43 1. On the Setup Groups pane, select New Group. 2. Configure the setup group as shown. Highlight your Training setups and use the right arrow button to assign them to the group. Save and close the setup group. 3. Close Setup Editor. 4.
  • Page 44 1. Connect the collector to the host computer and select the Open Collector button in TranSend II. 2. Note the action on the screen as the collector opens: 3. Click on Add Setup Groups. 4. Select the Training Group by placing a check mark in the box to the left of the name and select OK.
  • Page 45 OK. 7. Verify the gage suite was successfully added and select OK. 8. Select Save changes to device to send the setups and gage suite to the 600. Select OK to exit the collector communication interface.
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  • Page 47 1. Using the arrow keys, move to Preferences and select enter. 2. Note the preference options. View the table on the next page for more info. Rev 3 Page 47...
  • Page 48 (On) or (Off) prompt asking the operator to retake an out-of-spec reading appears during data collection. Unreasonable Readings Determines the 600's (Stop) or (Advance) response to an obviously erroneous reading. If Reasonable Limits are used, (Stop) does not accept the...
  • Page 49 5. Select Save Torque Option and select the Exceptions setting. This will save torque curves that are out of spec or when a torque reading fails. 7. Select Menu to return to the main menu. Connect the gage to the 600 that you will use for data collection.
  • Page 50 8. From the main menu, select Gage and Enter. Using the arrow keys, locate and select the desired gage suite and press Enter. 9. Using the arrow keys, scroll to desired gage (G2c in this example). 10. Using your arrow keys, scroll to the Master tab and follow the instructions listed on the screen: Rev 3 Page 50...
  • Page 51 11. Once the mastering process is complete, the collector will indicate as follows: 12. Now use the arrow keys to move to the Test tab. Select Enter Low Limit, review the setting. 13. Scroll to read and take a reading. Select the Menu key to exit the gage dialogue.
  • Page 52 The 600 Handheld Data Collector's alphanumeric Keypad uses a number of specialized keys to navigate the data collector interface. Many Keypad keys work in a series by pressing multiple keys. Key combinations are indicated by a ―,‖ between the keys.
  • Page 53 Key(s) Function(s) <menu> 1) Powers collector ON. 2) Displays the Main menu. <shift> When entering character string data, changes lower to upper case. <shift>, <menu> Move to previous menu action. <view> Displays menu for Descriptors, Characteristic Review and Torque Curve selections.
  • Page 54 Key(s) Function(s) 1) While collecting data, move to the previous cell in data collection sequence. 2) When reviewing an item, move to the previous operation. 3) When reviewing data move to the previous characteristic. 4) When an input box is displayed, delete the previous character in the input string.
  • Page 55 The list of available setups will display. 2. Select Training 1 and press the Enter key. Skill Set # 1 Follow the prompts on the 600 and collect at least two subgroups of data. Label entry Rev 3...
  • Page 56 1. Use the select key to return to the setups menu and open Training 2. Follow the prompts on the 600 and collect at least two subgroups of data. When collecting characteristic data, select the Data key to see the image you attached to the...
  • Page 57 Viewed on the 600, the torque curves should display flex (initial rise), fastener movement (gradual angular rotation) and flex release (rapid fall) as demonstrated below. For additional information, review Tutorial #8 – Collect Data Rev 3 Page 57...
  • Page 58 1) On the main TranSend II screen, select ReAudit and press Enter. 2) Choose a setup and press Enter. Rev 3 Page 58...
  • Page 59 3) Use arrow keys to select the characteristic(s) you wish to reaudit and press Enter. Then use the right arrow key to select Create. A new setup is created with the setup name , R1 (which stands for Reaudit). 4) Enter data to complete the subgroup. 5) When the data is uploaded to the PC, the reaudit setup will be deleted from the collector.
  • Page 60 1) Connect the 600 to the #95748 cable on the computer running TranSend II. Wait for the 600 to connect. 2) On the desktop, click the Express Data Refresh icon (create a shortcut before doing this-- All Programs /ASI DataMyte / TranSend II / TranSend II) 3) You’ll see Disconnected if the cable is not connected or the 600 hasn’t fully...
  • Page 61 4) Data is being uploaded. Do not disconnect the cable until it is safe to do so. 6) If your data options include receiving data in Excel, the spreadsheet will open as the data is retrieved. Rev 3 Page 61...
  • Page 62 TranSend II allows users to view torque curves stored according to the selection configured in preferences. The Torque Curves stored in the database are accessible through the View Torque Data button: Select the desired Torque Curve which will open in Excel (version 2007 or above required): The reading above shows a standard rise, flex, flex release pattern.
  • Page 63 No reading was captured with this curve (the value column is blank). Because of the slight angular rotation, the torque and the angle curves follow the same path. Notice how closely the flex release path followed the path of the initial rise. This curve should trigger a spec limit violation as the value is below the lower spec limit.
  • Page 64 TranSend II can also import setups created in the original TranSend utility and these can be used with both legacy and 600 data collectors. Rev 3...
  • Page 65 1) Open TranSend II Setup Editor. Select Import Setups. 2) Browse to the desired setup in your TranSend Utility folder and open the file. 3) Your migrated setup will appear in your TranSend II setup list. Rev 3 Page 65...
  • Page 66 You may add an image; c. You may add characteristic descriptors. 5) Imported setups are sent to the 600 using the TranSend II interface. However, setups sent to legacy data collectors require TranSend RCSL and the ASI DataMyte 91714 cable for serial communication.
  • Page 67 (and to harvest collected data back to the database). You must connect the data collector to the computer running TranSend II RCSL using a serial cable: Important: You must use an approved ASI DataMyte serial cable to connect the collector to a computer running TranSend II RCSL. For more information, contact ASI DataMyte Technical Support.
  • Page 68 1) Open TranSend II RCSL. Icons Function Selects the DataMetrics database as the Source or Destination. Note: Choosing this as Source disables SPC Database as the Destination. Selects the data collector as the Source or Destination. Note: Choosing this as Source disables the data collector as the Destination.
  • Page 69 2) Review the Transfer dropdown menu: Start—Starts the data transfer. Stop—Stops the data transfer. Express Start—Connects the data collector (Source) to the SPC database (Destination) and transfers New Data. Exit—Closes the application. 3) Review the Source dropdown menu: SPC Database—SPC Database source: Data Collector—Data Collector source: None—Disconnects Source.
  • Page 70 5) Review the Tools dropdown menu: Maintenance—Perform data collector maintenance, including delete selected setups from the connected data collector. Upload Open Com File – Future function. Error Log—Logs errors in RCSL.log file. Preferences—Set Preference options for DataMetrics RCSL functionality. 6) Review the Help dropdown menu: Help Topics—Help <F1>.
  • Page 71 General preferences tab: 9) To configure communications, select the serial port to which the data collector is connected from the drop-down list: 10) Click the Properties button to select the Baud Rate that matches the settings on your data collector. Note: The highest available setting for your collector offers the fastest data transfer rate;...
  • Page 72 11) Select the Database Collector Filter for the types of setups to display in the DataMetrics RCSL main window. For example, if you only want to see the setups designed for a 501 data collector, you would place a checkmark in the 501 checkbox.
  • Page 73 14) Select the Browse icon < > to define the path for the Error Log and Transfer File Folder location. The log file will be stored as a text file named RCSL.log in this directory. Note: The user must have read/write permissions for the folder selected. 15) Update data tab: 16) A duplicate subgroup is a subgroup that has previously been uploaded and has the same timestamp as a subgroup in the TranSend II database.
  • Page 74 17) Database Name Resolution options manage database name conflicts. Note: deselecting options (removing check marks) disables Database Name Resolution functions. this function is currently disabled. 18) Images tab— The Images tab allows users to configure how the image files used with the DM4000 are retrieved. Disabled this function is currently disabled.
  • Page 75 20) Part Data Files tab—note the following: Primary output Options Secondary output Options Formatting Options File Name Generation option Output Folders 21) Other tab—this is where the path to firmware update files is identified. Skill Test #2 Configure the communications port and the baud rate for your data collector Configure the communication in the data collector to match the baud rate in TranSend II RCSL Set the Database Collector Filter to display your collector type...
  • Page 76 1. Connect the serial cable. The TranSend II RCSL application uses a direct-connect cable to establish a communications link with an ASI DataMyte data collection device. Attach one end of the 91714 cable to the designated serial port on your PC and the other end to the COM Port (designated by the ...
  • Page 77 4. Select the View drop down list. The View can be filtered using one of four modes: a. Show Filtered Setups – displays only those setups associated with the selected Collector Type(s) as specified in DataMetrics RCSL Preferences. b. Show All Setups – displays all the setups in the connected database (no filtering). c.
  • Page 78 6. Select the Setup item(s) from the list. Place a checkmark next to the setup(s) to transfer. Click on the Traffic Light button to perform the transfer. Note: If the Setup already exists in the collector, a message appears when a duplicate Setup is found asking whether to replace the existing Setup.
  • Page 79 2. Select a Setup Group. All 3 items are checked by default. Note: Use Check All or Uncheck All to select or deselect all setups in the setup group. 3. Click on the Traffic Light button to perform the transfer. Note: If the Setup already exists in the collector, a message appears when a duplicate Setup is found asking whether to replace the existing Setup.
  • Page 80 1. Connect the serial cable—The TranSend II RCSL application uses a direct-connect cable to establish a communications link with an ASI DataMyte data collection device. Attach one end of the 91714 cable to the designated serial port on your PC and the other end to the COM Port (designated by the ...
  • Page 81 3. Express Start automatically does the following: Selects the data collector as Source. Selects the database as Destination. Activates transfer of New Data to the database (see Connectivity Window) Connectivity Window 4. When the transfer is completed the user is asked to select whether to remove the collector or not.
  • Page 82 5. Before exiting the sequence, the user needs to deselect the database as the destination. Click on Destination SPC Database icon to disconnect. 7. Users can also manually transfer data from the collector to the database. In the TranSend II RCSL main screen, click Source Data Collector icon.
  • Page 83 Click on the SPC Database icon as the destination. Click the green traffic light button to perform the transfer. Note: When the transfer is complete, you will see a message stating the data has been moved to the database and asking you whether you want to remove the data collector. Click Yes to quit the data transfer session or No to perform additional transfers.
  • Page 84 1. Connect the serial cable—The TranSend II RCSL application uses a direct-connect cable to establish a communications link with an ASI DataMyte data collection device. Attach one end of the 91714 cable to the designated serial port on your PC and the other end to the COM Port (designated by the ...
  • Page 85 Selected Option Response Establishes connectivity with the data collector. Delete Setups from a connected device. Select the firmware update file to be sent from the dialog. Sends a gage configuration file used at the data collector to reference what gages are attached to it and what the various gage parameters are.
  • Page 86 1. With the 600 connected to the TranSend II host via the USB cable, Open the Collector to send data, then select the Device Management option. 2. Select the Update Firmware button. 3. Select the desired firmware version and open the file.
  • Page 87 5. When the transfer is finished, the following notice appears: 6. Press Enter to load the firmware, the system will reboot upon completion. 7. Once the 600 powers back on: a. Select the About option. b. Select the symbol, shift, menu keys in this order c.
  • Page 88 8. Select yes to reinitialize the memory. This will delete the gage suites and setups previously loaded on the system: 9. Verify the updated collector version when the 600 reboots: 10. See the Sending Setups to the 600 section to reload your data collector. Rev 3 Page 88...
  • Page 89 Creating new gages In the Gage Suite, select the gages option, then new gage. 1. Select the New Gage Wizard. Name the gage, include the description and select Next: 2. Accept the mastering strategy and select Next: Rev 3 Page 89...
  • Page 90 3. Set the full scale value to match the gage and click Next: 4. Verify your choices and select OK. Rev 3 Page 90...
  • Page 91 5. Continue until your gage choices include the following gages: Close gage editor. Rev 3 Page 91...
  • Page 92 Creating new gage use In the Gage Suite, select the Gage Uses, then New Gage Use. 1. In the New Gage Use Wizard, name the gage use, include the description, the Peak, Time Algorithm and select Next: 2. Change the extension multiplier to 1.2 and select OK. Close Gage Uses.
  • Page 93 TranSend II - 600 Appendix Rev 3 Page 93...
  • Page 94 – QUESTIONS: 1. Is there a gage alias in an available gage suite that will work with your gage? a. If not, create the gage alias and/or gage suite. 2. Are the labels and choice lists you want to use created? a.
  • Page 95 – 22. Select New Gage Suite. 23. Name it 501 Gage Suite with description 501 Angle Restart configuration. 24. Click New Alias. This will start the New Gage Alias wizard. 25. Name the new alias G2 with description as shown and click Next. Rev 3 Page 95...
  • Page 96 26. Select the 5Nm LightStar gage and click Next. 27. Select Restart for Gage Use and click OK. 28. Skillset 1: Create the aliases as shown (steps 5-7). Rev 3 Page 96...
  • Page 97 – 1. Open Gage Editor. 2. Review gages. 3. Select New Gage, which will start the New Gage wizard. Rev 3 Page 97...
  • Page 98 4. Name the gage, description and gage model as shown. Select the Click Next. 5. Review the master rule settings and click Next. 6. Change the Scale to 75, note the other settings and click Next. Rev 3 Page 98...
  • Page 99 7. Review and accept your settings. 8. Your new gage appears at the bottom of the list. Note: you can sort by column. Rev 3 Page 99...
  • Page 100 9. Highlight Training Wrench and select Edit Gage. 10. Change Scale to 25 and click OK. 11. Highlight Training Wrench and click Delete Gage. Click OK. Exit Gage Editor. Rev 3 Page 100...
  • Page 101 Appendix D – In Gage Suites, select Gage Uses. 2. Select New Gage Use. In New Gage Use Wizard, name the gage use, include the description, the Peak, Time Algorithm and select Next. Rev 3 Page 101...
  • Page 102 4. Change the extension multiplier to 1.2 and select OK. Close Gage Uses. 5. Open Gage Models Editor. Review and close. For additional information, review the Gage Suites tutorial Rev 3 Page 102...
  • Page 103 The scaling factor can be applied to the gage use (see step 4 above) o The use can be tied to the alias for all setups with this use o In a 600, mastering is done by tool, not by use Rev 3...
  • Page 104 – How Fasteners Fasten The purpose of a fastener is to clamp parts together. Engineers select fasteners, (nuts and bolts) by how much tension or clamp force is necessary to maintain the integrity of the joint. In the case of a bolt the tension derives from applying enough twisting force (torque) to the head to actually stretch the bolt.
  • Page 105 1. Fastener Diagram—Review the torque fastener diagram below. Review In this lesson we reviewed the purpose of a fastener is to clamp parts together. Engineers select fasteners, (nuts and bolts) by how much tension or clamp force is necessary to maintain the integrity of the joint.
  • Page 106 What is Torque? Torque is the twisting force applied to an object, in this discussion a fastener. Rotational force or Torque can be expressed in several different units of measure, i.e. Foot Pounds, Inch Pounds or Newton Meters. One Foot Pound (Ft. Lb.) is the rotational force, seen at the pivot point, resulting from attaching a One Pound weight at distance of One Foot from an arms pivot point.
  • Page 107 Torque Conversion In this section we will review torque conversion. Objectives At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Calculate a torque conversion using the conversion factors. Torque Conversion Conversion Tables Torque can be expressed in several types of "units" when expressing a wrenches capacity. These same units are used to specify a limit set or audit target for a fastener.
  • Page 108 Conversion Factors—Review the Conversion Factors below. Conversion Factors 1 Foot Pound = 1.35582 Newton Meters 1 Newton Meter = .737562 Foot Pounds 1 Foot Pound = .138255 Kilogram Meters 1 Kilogram Meter = 7.23301 Foot Pound Review In this lesson we learned torque can be expressed in several types of "units" when expressing a wrenches capacity.
  • Page 109 Torque Measurement Torque Measurement Torque can be measured mechanically or electronically. Common methods include: Manual Torque Wrench One mechanical measurement method utilizes a hand held wrench which provides a visual interpretation of the torque seen at the pivot point. The readout can be a simple pointer and scale indicator or a mechanically driven dial indicator.
  • Page 110 1. Torque Wrench Diagram—Review the torque wrench diagram below. Review In this lesson we learned torque can be measured mechanically or electronically. Common methods include: manual torque wrench, click wrench, and electronic torque transducers. Rev 3 Page 110...
  • Page 111 Wrench Selection Wrench Selection Torque Transducers are rated for maximum mechanical durability and accuracy. For example a hand held torque wrench rated for 135 Nm would normally be used to measure values no greater than 135 Nm. The rule of thumb is to use the central 75% of the full scale for maximum accuracy. A torque transducer is less accurate at the extremes of the scale.
  • Page 112 – Audit Example - Dynamic As previously discussed it is fastener tension which holds an assembly together. Residual tension on the fastener is the characteristic that is really of concern in a fastener audit. Due to its nature, tension is a very difficult thing to measure. Since fastener tension results from the applied torque energy it follows that the two bear a relationship to each other.
  • Page 113 Static Audit Example - Static If it is not practical to dynamically monitor a tool on an ongoing basis a "static" audit can be implemented. As previously discussed static auditing can be done after a fastener has been installed. Static audits are performed downstream from the installation process. Usually checks are made on a variety of fasteners as part of an inspection route by QA personnel.
  • Page 114 – You may have residual torque specification limits established in your organization. If not, we recommend the following procedure for establishing them. Since static friction is greater than dynamic friction, joints can relax after tightening, and there is variability in the residual measurements, specification limits may be established as follows: Step Action Example...
  • Page 115 – Use of Adapters Using Torque Wrench Extensions Adapter extensions are sometimes required when the fastener location, on which a torque reading is to taken, does not allow direct access with a conventional socket. When an adapter is used it has the effect of extending, or in some cases shortening, the pivot point of the torque wrench and thus creating a lever arm affect that must be accounted for when taking measurements.
  • Page 116 Adapter Used at an Angle between 0° and 90° to the Torque Wrench 1. Measure the wrench’s handle length (distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied, usually the center of the wrench grip area). 2. Measure the distance from the center of the adapter fastener connection to the center point of the transducer along the line of the torque wrench handle as shown below.
  • Page 117 Adapter Used at an Angle of 90° to the Torque Wrench 1. Measure the wrench’s handle length (distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied, usually the center of the wrench grip area). 2. If the adapter is at 90°, the scaling factor will be 1.0 because there is no change in the effective length of the wrench.
  • Page 118 Adapter Used at an Angle between 90° and 180° to the Torque Wrench 1. Measure the wrench’s handle length (distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied, usually the center of the wrench grip area). 2. Measure the distance from the center of the adapter fastener connection to the center point of the transducer along the line of the torque wrench handle as shown below.
  • Page 119 Adapter in Line at 180° with the Torque Wrench 1. Measure the wrench’s handle length (distance from transducer center point and point where the force is applied, usually the center of the wrench grip area). 2. Measure the length of the adapter. 3.
  • Page 120 – Dynamic Torque Algorithms.—The 501 and600 Handheld Data Collectors use several different algorithms (or sets of rules) to convert the transducer’s analog signal to a digital value that represents the force applied The algorithms include Restart (Angle), Torque at Angle, Breakaway, Restart (Time), Peak and Set Torque.
  • Page 121 Dynamic Torque Algorithms.—The 501 and600 Handheld Data Collectors use several different algorithms (or sets of rules) to convert the transducer’s analog signal to a digital value that represents the force applied The algorithms include Restart (Angle), Torque at Angle, Breakaway, Restart (Time), Peak and Set Torque. Note: Peak being the Ford convention.
  • Page 122 Peak Torque - Angle Peak Torque is used to measure the torque on a fastener at installation. This is done by monitoring the voltage signal generated by an in-line transducer and recording the maximum or peak reading. Since fastening systems, such as air stall tools, can produce a series of peaks during the installation of a single fastener, the parameters for the peak algorithm can be configured to read only the desired peak signal.
  • Page 123 * The minimum sample rate is 1ms for 1M or 2M SRAM boards and TM firmware 1.0. Sample Time and Start Dwell resolution is 1ms when minimum sample rate is 1ms. ** If the actual stop threshold becomes greater than the start threshold, the torque algorithm code will constrain the stop threshold to be equal to the start threshold.
  • Page 124 Time Based Restart Restart (Time) —Restart (Time) Torque is used in static as described above when using a traditional torque wrench to measure fastener rotation. The following curve represents the force applied over time in a restart torque application. Torque Time Breakaway Torque Breakaway Torque is used in applications where fasteners are already secured.
  • Page 125 Dynamic Torque Algorithms.— The 501 and 600 Handheld Data Collectors use one of three different algorithms (or sets of rules) to convert the transducer’s analog signal to a digital value that represents the force applied. The algorithms are: Peak, Pulse and Set Torque.
  • Page 126 Pulsed Torque Parameters Pulse Torque Pulse Torque measures the highest peak from a series of peaks. This requires higher sampling frequency than for typical air stall tools or DC electric tools. Note: This capability requires that 4MB of SRAM be installed in the data collector. The pulsed torque gage type will be capable of sample rates as fast as 50 micro-seconds (20Khz).
  • Page 127 * The minimum sample rate is 1ms for 1M or 2M SRAM boards and TM firmware 1.0. Sample Time and Start Dwell resolution is 1ms when minimum sample rate is 1ms. ** If the actual stop threshold becomes greater than the start threshold, the torque algorithm code will constrain the stop threshold to be equal to the start threshold.
  • Page 128 Angular Displacement —To capture angular displacement, one characteristic, C1, is set up as the source of Dsp(g2a), where g2a is configured for angle (capture) and Dsp() is a function used to record angular displacement. Angular displacement is then obtained by rotating an angle transducer between start and stop key presses (<Enter>) while in data entry mode: Typical Application: Tool Checking C1 is configured as above, C2 is configured for keyboard input, C3 is the difference between C1 and C2...
  • Page 129 Pick-a-Point Normally, the value of the characteristic for the piece is determined by the algorithm in the data collector based on the torque type selected in the gage configuration. Use Pick-a-Point to select any point from the torque curve to enter as the data value. The pick-a-point feature can be used for any port where the Gage configuration uses Peak, Breakaway, or Restart, and where Pick-a-Point has been turned on for the gage setup.
  • Page 130 – 1. Fastener – a threaded device that clamps two or more parts together. 2. Torque – turning a previously tightened fastener another few degrees to evaluate the clamping force holding the joint together. The target is a clamp load that can be sustained when the assembly parts are subjected to service load.
  • Page 131 – Battery performance issues: The following steps should be taken: From the 600 main menu highlight “Off”, then select ‘symb – shift – menu’. From the default desktop on the 600, press “menu”. The 600 test view is displayed. Navigate to ‘Fuel Gauge’ and press “enter”.
  • Page 132 Select Options and set the Primary Output folder to a location where you are able to write to; i.e. C:\ProgramData\ASI DataMyte\TranSend II\Data (create folder called Data). If you click on Open Collector prior to setting Options to a location you are able to write to, the following TranSend II Error displays because you are unable to write to Program Files directory.
  • Page 133 The following screen displays. Click on the browse icon and path out to a location that you are able to write to. Example: C\Program Data\ASI DataMyte\TranSend II\Data (create Data folder) and click OK. Rev 1 Page 133...