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- Page 1 Wigauge™ WHT User Leaflet 503287...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction & Safety Information ..................... 4 1.1. Introduction ............................. 5 1.2. Safety Information........................... 6 1.3. Manufacturer Declaration ........................ 7 Installing a Gauge Head ......................8 Mechanical Adjustments ......................9 Wireless Handtool Implementation Options ................10 4.1. Orbit Solution ..........................10 4.2. - Page 3 7.4. BUTTON ALLOCATION ....................... 17 7.5. ADVANCED MODE ** ........................18 Battery Packs and Charging ....................20 8.1. Battery packs ..........................20 8.2. Removal and Replacement of Battery Packs ................20 8.3. Chargers ............................21 Troubleshooting FAQ ......................23 9.1. I cannot get my COM port to work properly? .................
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Page 4: Introduction & Safety Information
Introduction & Safety Information The Solartron Metrology Wireless Handtool (WHT) is one of a series of Wireless Hand tools which will form a group of products under the generic name Wigauge™, providing users with the means of hand gauging without the inconvenience of cables. The WHT is manufactured from hard plastic for robustness and is sealed to IP65 to withstand a machine shop environment. -
Page 5: Introduction
1.1. Introduction • Read the instruction manual, safety guide and quick guide (as supplied) carefully and completely before using this product. • Always include this safety guide when passing product onto a third party • Do not use an obvious defective product •... -
Page 6: Safety Information
1.2. Safety Information Safety Information: Equipment refers to all parts of the Wireless hand tool System (including but not limited to the hand tool itself, chargers and power supplies). Terms in this Manual WARNINGS: Do not operate any of this equipment in an explosive WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that atmosphere. -
Page 7: Manufacturer Declaration
1.3. Manufacturer Declaration WEEE Directive Please dispose of this product correctly this will help to protect the environment in which we all live. CE Conformity • ROSH Directive (2011/65/EU) • Safety (EN60950-1:2006) plus latest revisions • EMC EN 61000-2 Emissions and EN 61000-3 Susceptibility The CE Declaration of Conformity is available from Solartron Metrology if required. -
Page 8: Installing A Gauge Head
Installing a Gauge Head The WHT is designed to interface to industry standard gauge heads. The standard WHT unit will interface directly to an M10 x1 threaded gauge head; M6 x0.75 and threaded gauge heads of other sizes require the use of an adapter. Caution Ensure the screw thread of both the WHT and gauge head are clean before assembly. -
Page 9: Mechanical Adjustments
Mechanical Adjustments Once the gauge head has been installed its rotational position can be adjusted by approximately 180º about the mounting axis. 1. Using a 3 mm A/F Hex key, undo the M6 grub screw pictured above. 2. Rotate the gauge head to the desired position. 3. -
Page 10: Wireless Handtool Implementation Options
Wireless Handtool Implementation Options The Wireless Handtool range of products have been designed to seamlessly integrate into an Orbit network or operate as stand-alone Bluetooth devices. 4.1. Orbit Solution Solartron’s WCM (Wireless Communications Module) is a device that enables the wireless handtool devices to be integrated into an Orbit network. -
Page 11: Set Up And Installation
Set up and Installation The WHT uses Bluetooth® technology to communicate with a Bluetooth® enabled PC running Windows 7 or later. This requires an initialization process to pair the WHT with the PC. The Bluetooth should be plug and play. Your WHT should appear in the list of names as WHT_xxxxxxxxxx (the x's will be replaced by a string of characters to form a name similar to: WHT_167A820301 (if it doesn't appear after a while check the WHT is turned on then click 'Refresh'.)) -
Page 12: Wireless Support Pack
Wireless support pack The Wireless support Pack for Windows®, available for download from the Solartron website, contains the following WHT specific files: • Wireless Handtool Manager application for Windows PCs (Windows 7onwards) This enables users to quickly get up and running and provides access to the full range of commands and provides data logging capability. - Page 13 If you want to create a desktop shortcut to a particular application, right click the mouse and select 'copy Shortcut'. For applications, the following will appear: For manuals, the following will appear: 502848 Issue11 Wigauge User Leaflet Page 13...
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Page 14: Operating Modes
Operating Modes 7.1. DATA TRANSMISSION 7.1.1. STREAMING In this mode the WHT continually sends data to the controller. The stream rate is fixed for the Orbit Solution, but can be adjusted on the Standalone Solution. If a button is pressed in this mode the measurement being taken at the time the button is pressed is tagged. This tagged data can be captured by the controller. - Page 15 7.2.3. PRESET The current measurement is forced to a preset value and all subsequent measurements are taken from this preset value. Preset can be applied either from the WHT buttons or from the controller. To use the WHT button, the button state must be first set up – see section below on Button allocation.
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Page 16: Limits
7.3. LIMITS Limits can be set to indicate within limit, a warning limit or out of limit. Red/Green limit Led’s and Audible Buzzer only active when button is pressed to tag measurement. 7.3.1. UPPER AND LOWER LIMITS Red out of limit, Green within limit 7.3.2. -
Page 17: Button Allocation
7.4. BUTTON ALLOCATION Either button can be programmed to operate when pressed to perform the functions below. 7.4.1. TRANSMIT A TAGGED READING Send the current measurement each time the button is pressed or tag the current measurement if in streaming mode. 7.4.2. -
Page 18: Advanced Mode
7.5. ADVANCED MODE ** In this mode the function of the WHT may be changed using the WHT buttons. This mode should be used carefully. To change the WHT MEASUREMENT MODE, without using the controller, hold one button down and press the other in succession as below. Note the button allocation must be set to advanced by the controller to allow this. - Page 19 7.5.1. WIRELESS HAND TOOL MANAGER OPERATING MODES The WHT Manager provides the user with a simple way to set up tools, log data, save their settings and observe the readings as they come in. For further details see the WHT Manager Documentation provided with the Wireless Support Pack. 7.5.2.
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Page 20: Battery Packs And Charging
Battery Packs and Charging The Wigauge system can be supplied with different battery packs and chargers for different applications. 8.1. Battery packs There are two types of battery pack as shown in the table below. Battery Pack Description Pack Colour Capacity Standard Battery Pack Used with either a smart charger or... -
Page 21: Chargers
8.3. Chargers There are three types of chargers: Charger Type Battery Pack Type Charger Description Standard Smart Smart charge with integral Led that indicates Standard Battery Pack Charger charge status Trickle Charger Standard Battery Pack Trickle charger (100mA) continual charge Inductive Charger / Inductive charger cradle with integrated charging Inductive Battery Pack... - Page 22 8.3.2. TRICKLE CHARGER The trickle charger provides a continual charge of 100 mA, this is sufficient to keep batteries charged in applications where the tool is continually being connected/disconnected from the charger and avoids overheating. Continual trickle charging does shorten the battery life. 8.3.3.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting Faq
Troubleshooting FAQ This section contains Troubleshooting solutions in an FAQ format. 9.1. I cannot get my COM port to work properly? If you have difficulty connecting the Bluetooth® WHT to your application software it may be because the default COM port is being held by Windows. -
Page 24: Declaration Of Conformance
Declaration of Conformance 10.1. Europe Solartron Metrology Ltd declares that this product complies with the CE safety requirements and the electromagnetic compatibility requirements, in compliance with the following directives. The devices have been designed, assembled and tested in compliance with the standards detailed below Electrical Interference and Radiation Immunity As per the D of C... - Page 25 Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Manufacturer / Responsible Person Solartron Metrology Ltd Steyning Way Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 9ST United Kingdom Declares that the product WIRELESS HAND TOOL MK1 & MK2 Part Number(s) 973255, 973261K-EU, 973261K-US, 973261K-UK, 973284, 973278, 973279 ,973176K-US, 973177K-EU, 973177K-US, 973280 973284 973314 As a radio transmission module complies with the essential requirements of §3 of the EU directive 1999/5/EG (R&TTE) and the other relevant provisions.
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Page 26: Return Of Goods
Return of Goods Devices returned for service/repair/recalibration should be shipped prepaid by your distributor or, if purchased direct from Solartron Metrology, to the relevant Sales Office. The shipping container should be marked: ‘For the Attention of the Customer Service Department’. The following should accompany the device(s): Contact details of company/person returning device including shipping instructions. - Page 27 502848 Issue11 Wigauge User Leaflet Page 27...
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Page 28: Solartron Metrology Offices
Fax: +33 (0) 30 68 89 99 sales@solartronmetrolgy.ametek.com vertrieb@solartronmetrolgy.ametek.com info@solartronmetrolgy.ametek.fr China – Shanghai U.S.A. India Ametek Commercial Enterprise (Shanghai) Co. Ltd Solartron Metrology Ametek Instrments India Private Limited No. 1 Ametek Road, Jiu Ting 10770 Hanover Road Floor, Left Wing Economic Development Area...