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Summary of Contents for Ametek Solartron Metrology Wigauge WHT
- Page 1 WIGAUGE user and installation manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Section Number & Title Page Number 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Installing a Gauge Head 3.0 Mechanical Adjustments 4.0 Set Up and Installation 4.1 Connecting the Wireless WHT Bluetooth® Device 4.2 Wireless Handtool Manager 5.0 Operating Modes 5.1 Data Transmission 5.2 Measurement Types 5.3 Limits 5.4 Button Allocation 5.5 Advanced Mode... -
Page 3: Introduction
1.0 Introduction 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 4: Installing A Gauge Head
2.0 Installing a Gauge Head The WHT is designed to interface to industry standard gauge heads. The standard Wireless 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 5: Mechanical Adjustments
3.0 Mechanical Adjustments Once the gauge head has been installed its rotational position can be adjusted by approximately 180º about the mounting axis. USE 3 mm A/F ALLEN KEY FOR M6 GRUB SCREW TORQUE SETTING 1.3-1.5 Nm 1. Using a 3 mm A/F Hex key, undo the M6 grub screw pictured above. 2. -
Page 6: Set Up And Installation
4.0 Set up and Installation T he WHT uses Bluetooth® technology to communicate with a Bluetooth® enabled PC running Windows XP, SP3 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'.)) The WHT pairing code/password is 61735... -
Page 7: Operating Modes
5.0 Operating Modes 5.1 Data Transmission 5.1.1 Streaming In this mode the WHT continually sends data to the controller. The stream rate can be adjusted. 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 8 5.0 Operating Modes 5.2.3 Preset The current measurement is forced to a preset value and all subsequent measurements are taken fro 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 5.4 below on Button allocation. Preset can only be cleared from the controller.
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Page 9: Limits
5.0 Operating Modes 5.3 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 5.3.1 Upper and Lower Limits Red out of limit, Green within limit. -
Page 10: Button Allocation
5.0 Operating Modes 5.4 Button Allocation Either button can be programmed to operate when pressed to perform the functions below. 5.4.1 Transmit a Tagged Reading Send the current measurement each time the button is pressed or tag the current measurement if in streaming mode. 5.4.2 Zero Force the current measurement to Zero. -
Page 11: Advanced Mode
5.0 Operating Modes 5.5 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 12 5.0 Operating Modes 5.5.1 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 WHT on the CD. 5.5.2 Indications The WHT can provide both visual and audible indications to the operator.
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Page 13: Battery Pack
6.0 Battery Pack Caution Before changing the battery pack clean the WHT to avoid contamination of the contacts. 6.1 Removal of battery pack To remove the battery pack for replacement, or charging, remove the plastic cover from the top and turn the locking screw 90 degrees anticlockwise to release the battery pack (release position displayed in the diagram below). -
Page 14: Charging The Wht Or Battery Pack
6.0 Battery Pack 6.3 Charging the WHT or battery pack The battery pack may be charged either removed from the WHT or in situ. Plug the charger unit into the connector at the top of the battery pack. Remove the cover if necessary. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Faq
7.0 Troubleshooting FAQ This section contains Troubleshooting solutions in an FAQ format. 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. In this case use the custom setup and select a port manually. -
Page 16: Declaration Of Conformance
8.0 Declaration of Conformance Solartron Metrology Ltd. declares that this product complies with the CE safety requirement and EMC requirements. This device has been tested to the following standards: Electrical Interference and Radiation EN61000-6-2 and EN61326 Immunity EN61000-6-3 and EN61326 Emissions The WHT will radiate in the 2.4 GHz band (Bluetooth®) The WHT uses a pre qualified Bluetooth®... - Page 17 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Companies, names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless noted otherwise. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express permission of Solartron Metrology. ©...