Contents Notes on the instructions and the manufacturer ......5 Availability ..................6 Other applicable documents ............6 Structural features ................. 6 Safety ..................... 7 Structural features of the warning notices ........7 Structural features of notices referring to material damage ..7 Proper use, operating area ............
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Establishing the current supply ............ 21 Operation ..................25 Operating module ................ 25 Switching the DPG on ..............26 Setting the mode ................27 Setting the torque unit ..............28 Setting the target torque .............. 29 Setting the torque target zone ............. 30 Resetting the display ..............
Notes on the instructions and the manufacturer Notes on the instructions and the manufacturer These operating instructions help you to use the SmartCheck torque tester, abbreviated to DPG in the following, properly, safely and economically. These instructions are aimed at each person who performs the following activities with and on the DPG: •...
Notes on the instructions and the manufacturer Availability These instructions are part of the DPG. Always store these instructions along with the documentation on the DPG. Make sure that the instructions are available to the user. Enclose these instructions if you sell the DPG or pass it on in any other manner. Other applicable documents Also observe and comply with the information in the other applicable documents.
Safety Safety Structural features of the warning notices DANGER Notices containing the word DANGER warn of hazards which lead directly to severe or fatal injuries. CAUTION Notices containing the word CAUTION warn of hazards which may possibly lead to minor to moderate injuries. Structural features of notices referring to material damage ATTENTION...
Safety Proper use, operating area The SmartCheck type 10, 100, 400 and 800 torque testers are suitable for testing tracking and click type torque wrenches as well as for generally measuring torques. The SmartCheck type 10S torque tester is exclusively suitable for testing tracking and click type torque screwdrivers.
Safety Avoiding hazards due to improper assembly If the DPG is not assembled properly, there is a risk of losing the balance weight during testing. This can result in broken bones, bruises and crushing. Mount the DPG firmly on a worktop Avoiding injuries due to incorrect handling A risk of dropping occurs if an unfastened DPG is handled incorrectly.
Safety Avoid material damage on the DPG and the torque wrenches through the following measures: Make sure that the torque wrenches are not damaged. Only test the torque wrenches in the manner described in these operating instructions. Do not overload the DPG. Only use the DPG for testing in the measuring range intended for this.
Safety Warranty and liability Warranty and liability claims in the event of personal injury and material damage are inadmissible if they are attributable to one or more of the following causes: • Improper use of the DPG. • Improper assembly, operation and cleaning of the DPG. •...
Description Description The SmartCheck type 10, 100, 400 and 800 torque testers are suitable for testing tracking and click type torque wrenches as well as for generally measuring torques. The SmartCheck type 10S torque tester is exclusively suitable for testing tracking and click type torque screwdrivers.
Description Overview of the device Designation Mounting bracket Connection socket for power supply unit Display, mounted for rotation Battery compartment Recessed square on transducer...
The type plate is attached to the DPG's housing. The DPG's nominal value corresponds to the type. The figure shows a type plate for a type 100 DPG (nominal value 100 N‧m). SmartCheck S/N XXXXXXXXX 10 - 100 89 - 885 in.lb...
Transport, scope of delivery, storage Transport, scope of delivery, storage Transporting the DPG The DPG weighs 5 to 6 kg. Transport the DPG only in the accompanying plastic case, and secure this sufficiently against being dropped during transport. Scope of delivery The DPG's scope of delivery includes the following: •...
The DPG is suitable for vertical or horizontal installation. Vertical or horizontal refers to the position of the transducer axis. STAHLWILLE recommends fastening the DPG the vertical transducer axis position. To be able to work with the DPG, it must first be fastened securely.
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Fastening the DPG and preparing for operation To fasten the DPG on a worktop, proceed as follows: Drill clearance holes with a diameter of 12 mm in the worktop. Bolt the DPG so firmly to the base (70 N‧m) using the intended holes that it can absorb stresses caused by the torque values to be tested.
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Fastening the DPG and preparing for operation Example of horizontal fastening:...
Fastening the DPG and preparing for operation Aligning the display To read the display clearly, it can be set as shown in the following for your application. 180° 180° 180°...
Fastening the DPG and preparing for operation Establishing the current supply Connecting the power supply unit DANGER Danger of electric shock due to the use of an incorrect plug-in power supply unit. Use only the plug-in power supply unit included in the scope of delivery.
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Fastening the DPG and preparing for operation To connect the plug-in power supply unit, proceed as follows: Insert the plug-in power supply unit's jack plug (see Page 15) into the corresponding socket on the DPG. Connect the plug-in power supply unit to a properly installed and earthed mains socket of 110–240 VDC, 50–60 Hz.
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Fastening the DPG and preparing for operation To insert a 9 V block battery or a 9 V rechargeable battery, proceed as follows: Open the battery compartment cover. Connect the connection available in the battery compartment to the terminals of the 9 V block battery or the 9 V rechargeable battery (1.).
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Fastening the DPG and preparing for operation Insert the adapter into the battery compartment as shown (3.). Make sure that the cable is not trapped. Close the battery compartment with the cover.
Operation Operation Operating module Designation LED yellow, target torque not achieved LED green, target torque achieved (within Tolerance) LED red, target torque exceeded, overload warning Display Display target torque, increase values, select units Switch DPG on or off, reset display, set target zone Mode selection: Track, Peak Hold or First Peak Set tolerance range in % of the target torque, reduce values...
Operation Switching the DPG on To switch the DPG on, proceed as follows: Make sure that no torque is applied whilst switching on. Press the "CLEAR HOLD POWER" button and keep it pressed for approx. one second. An audible signal is heard, the LEDs light up once and the display is switched on.
Operation Setting the mode Three modes are available: • Track, for general measurement of torques • Peak Hold, for indicating torque wrenches • First Peak, for click type torque wrenches. Track mode: The currently applied torque is shown on the display. The PH display on the right next to the numbers is hidden.
Operation Setting the torque unit The following units can be set for the torque: • N‧m • ft‧lb • in‧lb To set the desired torque unit, proceed as follows: Press the "CLEAR HOLD POWER" button and keep it pressed. Press the "+" button until the marking at the top of the display points to the corresponding unit.
Operation Setting the target torque To set the desired target torque, proceed as follows: Press the "+" or "–" button once. The currently set target torque is displayed for approx. one second. Use the "+" or "–" button to set the target torque. The "+"...
Operation Setting the torque target zone The target zone enables the torque wrench to be tested in a defined tolerance range. The tolerance range is specified as a percentage e.g. ±4 %. This percentage refers to the target torque which has been entered.
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Operation To set the desired torque target zone, proceed as follows: Press the "CLEAR HOLD POWER" button and keep it pressed. Press the "–" button. The current target zone setting is displayed in %. Press the "–" button until the desired percentage value is reached.
Operation If you do not want to use this function, select "OFF". Release the buttons. Resetting the display To reset the DPG's display (to zero it), proceed as follows: Press the "CLEAR HOLD POWER" button once. The display is set to zero. Alternatively, the display can be reset automatically.
Operation Resetting the display prior to direction changes Prior to a direction change, e.g. clockwise/counter clockwise, the DPG must be reset to zero. This increases the accuracy of the test. To reset the display in the event of direction changes, proceed as follows: Apply the DPG's rated torque once in the test direction.
Operation Switching the DPG off To switch the DPG off, proceed as follows: Press the "CLEAR HOLD POWER" button until the DPG switches off. The LEDs light up once. An audible signal is heard. If the DPG is not used, it switches off automatically after approx. three minutes.
Testing torque wrenches Testing torque wrenches Testing torque wrenches is described in the following. The procedure for testing torque screwdrivers with the SmartCheck 10S DPG is similar. CAUTION Risk of injury due to incorrect handling of the torque wrenches to be tested.
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Testing torque wrenches To connect a torque wrench to the DPG, proceed as follows: Make sure that the recessed square on the DPG is not soiled. Insert the external square of the torque wrench to stop into the recessed square on the DPG.
Testing torque wrenches General measurement of torques To measure a torque in general, proceed as follows: Switch the DPG on, see Page 26. Set TRACK mode, see Page 27. Connect the torque wrench to be tested to the DPG, see Page 35. Actuate the connected torque wrench slowly and evenly in the desired direction of rotation and monitor the value shown on the DPG's display.
Testing torque wrenches Testing indicating torque wrenches In the case of indicating torque wrenches, the operator must stop the tightening procedure on reaching the set torque. To test an indicating torque wrench, proceed as follows: Switch the DPG on, see Page 26. To set Peak Hold mode, see Page 27.
Testing torque wrenches Testing click type torque wrenches In the case of click type torque wrenches, the tightening procedure is audibly and perceptibly interrupted on reaching the set torque. To test a click type torque wrench, proceed as follows: Switch the DPG on, see Page 26. Set First Peak mode, see Page 27.
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Testing torque wrenches Actuate the connected torque wrench slowly and evenly in the desired direction of rotation until it triggers. Check whether the values indicated by the torque wrench match those on the DPG's display. When a target zone is set, whether the test was successful can be ascertained directly based on the colour of the LED which is lit, see Page 30.
If the DPG still displays a torque value, send the DPG to STAHLWILLE service. The LEDs are The selected mode does The acoustic signal is only functioning but the not support the acoustic sounded in "Peak"...
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Page 30. functioning The selected mode does Make sure that "Peak Hold" not support the visual and or "First Peak" mode is set. acoustic signals. If you are unable to rectify a fault or a malfunction, contact STAHLWILLE service.
Calibrating the DPG To guarantee the accuracy of the DPG, it must be calibrated regularly. Refer to the enclosed factory calibration certificate for the next calibration date. Have the DPG calibrated by STAHLWILLE or a partner certified by STAHLWILLE.
Disposal Disposal Dispose of the DPG through a certified specialist disposal company. Observe and comply with the applicable regulations. If in doubt, contact your municipal or local administration. The DPG consists primarily of the following materials: • Steel • Glass fibre-reinforced plastic PA •...
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