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FCT – CLAMPING FORCE TESTER
Model
FCT30
FCT60
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Part number
6159352490
6159352500
WARNING
Printed matter
6159928640
Issue No.
01
Date
01/2020
Page
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Summary of Contents for Desoutter FCT Series
- Page 1 Printed matter 6159928640 Issue No. Date 01/2020 Page 1 / 20 FCT – CLAMPING FORCE TESTER Model Part number FCT30 6159352490 FCT60 6159352500 Download the latest version of this document at https://www.desouttertools.com/resource-centre WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Product information ............3 Overview ................5 Installation ................7 Operation ................8 Service ................. 9 Decommissioning .............. 18 2 / 20 01/2020... -
Page 3: Product Information
The product warranty relies on the correct use, maintenance, and repair of the tool and its component parts. • Damage to parts that occurs as a result of inadequate maintenance or performed by parties other than Desoutter or their Certified Service Partners during the warranty period is not covered by the warranty. - Page 4 Product Instructions Dimensioning Ø A Ø B Ø E Hex screw head Hex screw MODEL A [mm] B [mm] C [mm] D [mm] E [mm] head [mm] FCT30 157.8 125.8 FCT60 157.8 125.8 4 / 20 01/2020...
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Page 5: Overview
Product Instructions Overview Product description 1. Socket 2. Main screw 3. Cable connector 4. Fixing bolts M5x18 Technical information • 1.19 mV/V Output sensitivity: • ± 0.5% of reading Static accuracy: • 5 °C to 40 °C - 41 °F to 104 °F Operating temperature: •... - Page 6 Product Instructions Torque range Nm Min. Torque Min. Torque Max. Torque Max. Torque Overload Overload MODEL (Nm) (ft lbs) (Nm) (ft lbs) (Nm) (ft lbs) FCT30 7.38 22.13 28.76 FCT60 14.75 44.25 57.53 Connector PIN OUT FUNCTION FUNCTION MISO CS.ANGLE MOSI CS.MEM CLOCK...
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Page 7: Installation
Make sure that the operating area of the FCT is circular with a diameter of 600 mm (with the center on the main screw of the FCT) – see the figure above. Connect the FCT to the measuring instrument (Desoutter Delta 1D, 6D or 7D minimum firmware version 2.8x) through the transducer cable. -
Page 8: Operation
Replace the FCT nutsert if the manual check fails. Desoutter Delta shows the total number of tightenings of the main screw. For more information about the Desoutter Delta, refer to “Delta User Guide” (Desoutter User Guides are available at http://www.desouttertools.com/resource-centre). -
Page 9: Service
Calibration restores the FCT components to their specified accuracy and ensures that the device still meets Desoutter standards. Desoutter recommends performing a complete calibration at least once every year. You can shorten this interval based on the demands of your application. - Page 10 Product Instructions Spare parts Exploded views and spare parts lists are available at https://www.desouttertools.com/service/spare-parts. The use of spare parts other than those originally supplied by the manufacturer may result in a drop in performance or in increased maintenance and level of vibration and in the full cancellation of the manufacturer’s liability. Related products •...
- Page 11 Product Instructions Using a Hex Allen Key 3 mm, remove the three lateral screws M5: Lift the oil bath from the FCT base and take it to an appropriate place for the oil disposal: Remove the oil cover and discard the oil: 01/2020 11 / 20...
- Page 12 Product Instructions Remove the main screw, washer, and cover to completely remove the oil and inspect the nutsert for any defect or excessive wear. The cover can be removed using two M6 screws: Oil bath mounting Do the instructions below to mount the oil bath after oil cleaning. Insert the oil bath in the FCT base and turn it to align tho hole of the nutsert with the hole of the transducer: 12 / 20 01/2020...
- Page 13 Cover up the locking pin housing with the blind plugs: Turn the Oil bath to align the Desoutter logo with the connector and mount the three M5 screws using a Hex Allen Key 3 mm to secure the oil bath:...
- Page 14 Product Instructions Reassemble the cover, the new washer and the new main screw: Refill the oil bath up to the sign marked inside the bowl with oil 75W-90: NOTICE! Make sure the main screw is slightly loosened while refilling the oil bath. Install the oil covers on the FCT.
- Page 15 Product Instructions Nutsert replacement Follow the instructions below to replace the nutsert: Remove and clean the oil bath as described in the “Oil bath removal” procedure. Remove the retaining ring from the nutsert using a flat screwdriver: Push the nutsert out of the oil bath: Remove the radial seal and replace it with a new one: 01/2020 15 / 20...
- Page 16 A haptic feedback is provided when the locking pin is centered. NOTICE! The Locking pin should be mounted without excessive force. Mount the oil bath aligning the Desoutter logo with the connector and secure with the three M5 screws: Lock the nutsert with a new retaining ring.
- Page 17 Product Instructions Reassemble the cover, the new washer and the new main screw: Refill the oil bath with oil up to the sign marked inside the bowl with oil 75W-90: NOTICE! Make sure the main screw is slightly loosened while refilling the oil bath. 10.
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Page 18: Decommissioning
Product Instructions Decommissioning Recycling instructions When a product has served its purpose, it has to be recycled properly. Dismantle the product and recycle the components in accordance with local registration. Recycling information PART RECYCLE AS Transducer Steel Electronic Equipment WEEE Electronic casing Aluminum Screws... - Page 19 Product Instructions 01/2020 19 / 20...
- Page 20 Aerospace, Automotive, Light and Heavy Vehicles, Off-Road, General industry. Desoutter offers a comprehensive range of Solutions – tools, service and project – to meet the specific demands of local and global customers in over 170 countries.
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