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- Page 1 Quick Balance Tension Meter User Instructions AWT 35-500545 Issue AB...
- Page 2 Dillon is part of Avery Weigh-Tronix. Avery Weigh-Tronix is a trademark of the Illinois Tool Works group of companies whose ultimate parent company is Illinois Tool Works Inc (“Illinois Tool Works”). Copyright © 2017 Illinois Tool Works. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Calibration to Specific Wire Type ..................22 What Calibration Choice and Sheaves Should I Use? ..........22 Loading Error ........................23 Non-repeatability ......................23 Non-linearity ........................23 Wire Characteristics ......................23 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ........................24 Quick Balance User Instructions... - Page 4 Quick Balance User Instructions...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 General Information And Warnings
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data. NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints and tips that help you to use your product. Quick Balance User Instructions... -
Page 6: Installation
IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation and calibration. Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for safe operation. Always turn off the machine and remove batteries before starting any routine maintenance. Quick Balance User Instructions... -
Page 7: Cleaning The Machine
Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. European Countries WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which the user may be required to take adequate measures. Quick Balance User Instructions... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Introduction
Introduction This manual covers the setup and operation of the Quick Balance Tension Meter from Dillon. The Quick Balance is a simple, accurate strand dynamometer. It can be clamped onto a cable, accurately determine the wire tension and be removed in seconds. - Page 9 Following are descriptions of the keys and their functions: ON/OFF key. Press this key to power up and turn off the Quick Balance. ESC key. Press this key to escape an area of the menu or to clear the field when in data entry mode.
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Page 10: Important Features
® Accurate Employs Weigh Bar technology used for precise weighing. Multiple wire size storage Three standard sizes included: 1/2” 8 x 19 9/16” 8 x 19 5/8” 8 x 19 Five additional sizes may be added. Quick Balance User Instructions... -
Page 11: Chapter 3 Operation
Take the average of the readings. The built-in average function is ideal for this task. The handle quick release pin should be used when the Quick Balance is attached to a cable that will be de-tensioned and retensioned. The pin prevents the handle from opening once the tension falls to a small level. -
Page 12: Measurement Practices
Do not mix sheave sizes. This will result in inaccurate measurement and possible overload. Do not use the Quick Balance to measure tension for wires if both of the following are true: No wire calibrations are stored of the same diameter as the wire you are looking to measure, and You do not have sheaves of the same diameter. -
Page 13: Softkey Functions
In these cases, use a seperate thermometer to determine temperature. Be certain to enter this temperature into the Quick Balance if using the quick-tensioning mode with the temperature dependent acceptance window. - Page 14 Fahrenheit or Centigrade and if the temp is one that was Entrd (entered) manually. You can enter the temperature in one of two ways; let the Quick Balance determine the ambient temperature automatically or key in a temperature manually.
- Page 15 Temp Press this softkey to choose the source of the temperature reading, the Quick Balance itself (Meter), outside input (Input) or None. If you choose Input, you are prompted to enter the temperature. When finished, press the Enter softkey to accept this value.
- Page 16 125% of capacity. Press any key to return to the previous softkey set. Zero - Press this softkey to show the deadload anaylsis of the Quick Balance. Press any key to return to the previous softkey set. Misc Press this softkey to set the following:...
- Page 17 Press the ESC key to return to the normal operating mode. If you made changes to the configuration of the unit, you are prompted to save them or abort the changes. Do so and the unit returns to normal operation mode. Quick Balance User Instructions...
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Page 18: Chapter 4 Configuration Mode
A new softkey set, shown below, appears: Press the Config softkey… The following is displayed: Use the Num and Adv keys to enter the Config password. Default is 0. After the number is displayed, press the Enter key… The following is displayed: Quick Balance User Instructions... - Page 19 Press this softkey to set the display mode on power up. Choices are Force, Last, Temp, Check, Bal, and Peak. Use the Sel keys to scroll through the choices and press Enter to accept the displayed choice. Quick Balance User Instructions...
- Page 20 Yes softkey only if you want to reset the unit to factory default configuration. Press the No softkey to abort this and return to the previous screen. Default password is 0. If a new password is lost or forgotten, contact your Dillon distributor. Quick Balance User Instructions...
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Page 21: Chapter 5 Changing Sheaves
Do not mix sheave sizes. This will result in inaccurate measurement and possible overload. As you use the Quick Balance on different diameter cables you must change to the correct sheave size. To change sheaves, remove the hex head screws pointed out in Figure below. -
Page 22: Chapter 6 Achieving Best Accuracy
Sheaves matching the wire size Fair being measured Do not use the Quick Balance to measure tension for wires if both of the following are true: No wire calibrations are stored of the same diameter as the wire you are looking to measure, and You do not have sheaves of the same diameter. -
Page 23: Loading Error
When the tensiometer is removed, the wire tension decreases as the cable length is restored. This effect is known as loading error. The Quick Balance design elongates the cable by a mere 0.08 inch (2 mm), making loading errors extremely small. -
Page 24: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Temperature not accurate Instrument changed temperature Allow instrument to remain in environment until environments temp stabilizes or enter temp manually Instrument exposed to sun Enter temp manually Quick Balance User Instructions... - Page 26 Overload Protection and AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS Overhead Weighing Equipment Ask the experts. Dillon distributors offer complete service capabilities from application assistance to Fairmont, Minnesota U.S.A. sales and product support. Their experienced representatives are the most knowledgeable Toll-Free: (800) 368-2031 experts that you will find in the force measurement Phone: (507) 238-4461 industry.
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