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STX Digital Strap Tension Meter
1.0 SAFETY
WARNING: When using cordless, electronic instruments, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Before use, ensure all users read and understand
this manual, as well as any labels packaged with, or attached to the instrument.
1. KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT. Read this manual carefully to learn your tension meter's applications and
limitations, as well as the potential hazards associated with this type of instrument.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use your instrument in the presence of explosive
atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials). Do not submerge your instrument in liquids.
3. USE THE RIGHT TOOL OR INSTRUMENT. Do not use this instrument to do a job for which it is not
recommended.
4. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Inspect instrument before use. Check for any binding of moving parts,
improper mountings, broken parts and any other condition that may affect operation. Do not use a damaged
instrument. Tag damaged instrument "DO NOT USE" until repaired. For repair, send instruments directly to
Cooper Instruments.
5. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK when connecting power supply to voltage source.
6. MAINTAIN INSTRUMENT CAREFULLY. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Do not
lubricate. All roller bearings are sealed.
7. DO NOT USE INSTRUMENT IF it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or damaged in any way. Do not
disassemble. Incorrect reassembly may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or exposure to battery fluids. If
instrument is damaged return it to Cooper Instruments for repair.
8. STANDARD POWER SUPPLY IS RATED FOR 100-240 VAC and includes several "blades" allowing use with
European, US, Australian and other plug configurations.
9. DO NOT USE INSTRUMENT WHEN TEMPERATURE is below 35ºF or above 115ºF. Charging in direct
sunlight or near a heat source will not produce a full charge and may permanently damage battery pack.
10. STORE INSTRUMENT AND CHARGER in a cool, dry place. Do not store where temperatures may exceed
120°F or fall below 35ºF for storage times less than one month. Never let LCD display or battery pack assembly
freeze.
11. WARNING: Only use battery pack assemblies provided by Cooper Instruments with your meter (P/N: STX-15).
Other types of batteries may explode, causing personal or property damage if charged in this device.
2.0 CHARGING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES
1. Connect power supply cable to instrument.
2. Plug the power supply into a 100 – 240 VAC outlet.
3. Full charge of battery assembly takes approximately eight hours.
CF 124
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1/19/12
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- Page 1 120°F or fall below 35ºF for storage times less than one month. Never let LCD display or battery pack assembly freeze. 11. WARNING: Only use battery pack assemblies provided by Cooper Instruments with your meter (P/N: STX-15). Other types of batteries may explode, causing personal or property damage if charged in this device.
- Page 2 If your specific material is not listed, follow the calibration instructions included at the end of these instructions, or send a sample and the instrument to Cooper Instruments for a custom calibration. 7. SELECTING TENSION UNITS IN LBS, KILOGRAMS or NEWTONS. Press the ↑ or ↓ keys until TENSION UNITS is displayed.
- Page 3 7. CUSTOM CALIBRATIONS. Calibrations are password-protected to prevent unintended changes. See Section 7.0 for step-by-step instructions, or contact your Metrology Department or Cooper Instruments for assistance. If you only want to verify your instrument’s accuracy refer to: How To Check Accuracy, Section 7.0.
- Page 4 c. Collected data will remain in memory, regardless if instrument is turned off, until overwritten with new data. 5.0 AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS: Note: Add option designator to the end of the part number. (For example, a Model STX-250-E denotes a standard, STX-250 with the optional RS-232, serial output function installed).
- Page 5 suspended from a single length of strapping, the strap is now tensioned to 100 lbs, and your instrument should indicate 100 lbs on the display when properly engaged to the material. To correctly obtain readings, first zero your instrument in the attitude it will be used for testing, then engage the instrument to the tensioned strapping and note the reading.
- Page 6 Any Cooper Instruments product which, under normal operating conditions, proves defective in material or in workmanship within one year of the date of shipment by Cooper will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that a return material authorization is obtained from Cooper and the defective product is sent, transportation charges prepaid, with notice of the defect, and it is established that the product has been properly installed, maintained, and operated within the limits of rated and normal usage.
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