Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide Thank you… Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series TT01 digital cap torque tester, designed to measure bottle cap application and removal torque. With proper usage, we are confident that you will get many years of great service with this product.
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 List of included items Qty. Part No. Description MTT01-12 / Series TT01 digital cap torque tester MTT01-50 / MTT01-100 CT004 Sample gripping posts, 4 08-1026 Battery (inside the instrument) Certificate of calibration 09-1165 USB cable...
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 2 POWER The TT01 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.
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 3 SETUP Place the sample between the posts or jaws of the tester, and tighten, using the knob. Always ensure that the sample is gripped firmly, however, excessive tightening of thin-walled closures may result in sample deformation, possibly affecting test results.
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 4 HOME SCREEN AND CONTROLS 4.1 Home Screen Name Description Measurement – indicates clockwise direction direction – indicates counter-clockwise direction indicator These indicators are used throughout the display and menu. Peaks The maximum measured clockwise and counter-clockwise readings. These readings are reset by pressing ZERO or by powering the tester off and on.
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide High / low limit Correspond to the programmed set points. Indicator definitions are as follows: indicators – the primary reading is greater than the upper load limit – the primary reading is between the load limits –...
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 5 OPERATING MODES Caution! In any operating mode, if the capacity of the instrument has been exceeded by more than 110%, the display will show “OVER” to indicate an overload. A continuous audible tone will be sounded (if beeps are enabled) until the MENU key has been pressed or the load has been reduced to a safe level.
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide DIGITAL FILTERS (1 = Fastest) Current Reading Displayed Reading 1024 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.
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 8.3 Set Point Indicators When set points are enabled, the following indicators are shown to the left of the primary reading: – the displayed value is greater than the upper load limit (NO GO HIGH) –...
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 some Mark-10 data collection programs. Refer to their respective user’s guides for details.
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5. After Windows has restarted, plug in the device. The following will occur: Windows 7 Operating Systems – When the Mark-10 USB device has been plugged into a USB port, the driver will automatically be found. When the driver installation is complete, a message will appear as follows: “The MARK-10 USB DEVICE driver is now installed and ready to use”.
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide Select “No, not this time”, then click “Next”. 6. The next screen appears as follows: Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”, then click “Next”. 7. The next screen appears as follows: Click “Continue Anyway”.
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8. The next, and final, screen appears as follows: Click “Finish”. The Mark-10 USB device is now installed and ready to use. The COM port number assigned by Windows may be identified in Device Manager, or in the communication application being used, such as MESURgauge or HyperTerminal.
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 10.3 Command Set Series TT01 testers will respond to the following ASCII commands via USB or RS-232: Request the displayed reading Transmit all stored readings Transmit statistics All commands must be terminated with a Carriage Return character or with a Carriage Return/Line Feed combination.
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 10.5.1 Auto Output Settings Select the output type. One, both, or no output types may be enabled. The display will appear as follows: AUTO OUTPUT SETTINGS RS-232/USB Output Mitutoyo Output 10.5.2 Break Detection Settings Set up the trigger for auto output and storage, and the delay to zero the display The display will appear as follows: BREAK DETECTION...
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 10.8 I/O Connector Pin Diagram (female) Pin No. Description Input / Output Signal Ground Counter-clockwise Overload Output RS-232 Receive Input RS-232 Transmit Output +12V DC Output Analog Output Output Clockwise Overload Output Mitutoyo Clock Output Output Bit 2...
The TT01 should be mounted to a fixture rugged enough to withstand a load equal to the full capacity of the instrument. Suitable certified calibration equipment is required, and caution should be taken while handling such equipment. A calibration kit is available from Mark-10. 11.2 Calibration Procedure 1.
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide CALIBRATION OFFSET Please wait… CALIBRATION CALIBRATION OFFSET OFFSET Sen.Offset Adj.Passed Sen.Offset Adj.Failed Ana.Offset Adj.Passed Ana.Offset Adj.Failed If failed: 5. The following screen appears after the offsets have been calculated: CALIBRATION CLOCKWISE Attach necessary weight fixtures.
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 8. After displaying “PLEASE WAIT…” the display will appear as follows: CALIBRATION CLOCKWISE ENSURE NO LOAD THEN PRESS ZERO Remove the torque applied in Step 7, leave the fixtures in place, then press ZERO. 9.
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide CALIBRATION Units must be kgFmm. PLEASE TRY AGAIN PRESS ENTER Displayed at the start of calibration if a disallowed unit is selected. LOAD NOT STABLE PLEASE TRY AGAIN Ensure that the load is not swinging, oscillating, or vibrating in any manner. Then try again. CALIBRATION CLOCKWISE LOAD TOO LOW...
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 12.1 Calibration Password Select Calibration from the sub-menu. The display will appear as follows: CALIBRATION PASSWORD Disabled Enabled Set Password (0000 – 9999) 5000 To set the password, select Enabled, then Set Password. Use the UP and DOWN keys to increment and decrement the value, from 0 to 9999.
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 activation code. Enter the activation code to disable the password.
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13.6 Information / Welcome Screen The following screen is displayed at power-up and can be accessed at any time by selecting Information from the menu: Digital Torque Tester Series TT01 Model No: MTT01-50 Serial No: 1234567 Version: 1.0 (c) Mark-10 Corp.
Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 14 SPECIFICATIONS 14.1 General Accuracy: ±0.3% of full scale Sampling rate: 7,000 Hz Power: AC or rechargeable battery. Low battery indicator appears when battery level is low, and tester powers off automatically when power reaches critical stage. Backlight on: up to 7 hours of continuous use Battery life: Backlight off: up to 24 hours of continuous use...
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide 14.3 Factory Settings Parameter Setting Set points Upper Disabled (defaults to 80% of full scale, clockwise, when enabled) Lower Disabled (defaults to 40% of full scale, clockwise, when enabled) Filters Current Displayed 1024 DATA Key Functions RS-232/USB Output...
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers User’s Guide NOTES:...
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Series TT01 Digital Cap Torque Testers 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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