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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL NORTRONIC ASCII MODE FUNCTION HANDBOOK ® Part Number 34472 | Issue 2 | Original Instructions (English)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Target Configurations Result Data Configurations Connection Via USB Connection Via Bluetooth ® Bluetooth via the USB Bluetooth Adapter ® ® Bluetooth via Other Devices Such as Bluetooth -Enabled Phones and Tablets ® ® Icon Colour Connection Table Implementation Advice Summary of Commands Idle Sending Targets... -
Page 3: Introduction
Live Data Format Save Delete Last Delete All Decrement Counter Restore Defaults Set Date & Time Read Date & Time Battery Status INTRODUCTION By using the ASCII Mode communication protocol, users can directly interface with the NorTronic using ® their own software and equipment to control and configure the tool and receive data. This is possible via USB and Bluetooth (on Bluetooth -enabled tools). -
Page 4: Connection Via Usb
CONNECTION VIA USB Power up the NorTronic by switching on. ® Plug in the USB cable (part # 39678 supplied with NorTronic ) between the mini USB connector on the ® NorTronic display panel and the USB Type A connector on a PC or tablet. ®... -
Page 5: Connection Via Bluetooth
CONNECTION VIA BLUETOOTH ® You may connect to the NorTronic via BLE in order to use the ASCII protocol. This requires a device which ® contains compatible BLE 4.0 hardware (or newer). Most modern smartphones, tablets and laptops containing Bluetooth hardware will be compatible. - Page 6 Use the ATH command to stop scanning. Command (Hang up and stop searching) Response Select one of the MAC addresses reported by the modem and use the ATD command to connect to it. When the modem successfully connects to the tool, it will respond with the text “DATA\r\n” as shown below.
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Page 7: Bluetooth ® Via Other Devices Such As Bluetooth ® -Enabled Phones And Tablets
® Because of the massive amount of possibilities, Norbar cannot advise on how to achieve connection this way as there are simply too many options; it will be the responsibility of the user to understand their device and how to write their software to achieve the means of connection. -
Page 8: Summary Of Commands
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS (IDLE) reset tool to idle state, run screen, exit all menus, etc • (TR:N/TR:P) NEXT/PREVIOUS TARGET • (TR:C) GET TARGET (tool reports its currently selected target) • • (TR:#) GET READING NUMBER (tool reports the # of readings for a Target and its current reading number) •... -
Page 9: Sending Targets
Sending Targets Targets are set with the “TR:L” message and take effect immediately after they are received. The TR:L message can be used to set any of the target parameters that a user might set via the tool’s menu system, facilitating torque only, torque and angle, torque, angle and final torque, and audit mode targets. -
Page 10: Sending A Snug Torque + Angle Target
Sending a Snug Torque + Angle Target Command TR:L:UNT0,SNG123.4,ANG30,TRQ0,ADT0,NUM3 TR:L: = Accept this target & switch to it UNT0 = Units (0 = N·m, 1 = dN·m, 2 = cN·m, 3 = kgf·m, 4 = kgf·cm, 5 = gf·m, 6 = lbf·ft, 7 = lbf·in, 8 = ft·lb, 9 = in·lb, 10 = oz·fin, 11 = in·oz (in this case N·m) SNG123.4 = Snug Torque value (in this case, 123.4) -
Page 11: Sending A Snug Torque + Angle Target With Final Torque Target
Sending a Snug Torque + Angle with Final Torque Target Command TR:L:UNT8,SNG123.4,ANG30,TRQ234.5,ADT0,NUM3 TR:L: = Accept this target & switch to it UNT0 = Units (0 = N·m, 1 = dN·m, 2 = cN·m, 3 = kgf·m, 4 = kgf·cm, 5 = gf·m, 6 = lbf·ft, 7 = lbf·in, 8 = ft·lb, 9 = in·lb, 10 = oz·fin, 11 = in·oz (in this case N·m) SNG123.4... -
Page 12: Sending An Audit Torque Target
Sending an Audit Torque Target Command TR:L:UNT0,SNG0,ANG3,TRQ234.5,ADT1,NUM3 TR:L: = Accept this target & switch to it UNT0 = Units (0 = N·m, 1 = dN·m, 2 = cN·m, 3 = kgf·m, 4 = kgf·cm, 5 = gf·m, 6 = lbf·ft, 7 = lbf·in, 8 = ft·lb, 9 = in·lb, 10 = oz·fin, 11 = in·oz (in this case N·m) SNG0 = Snug Torque value (in this case, 0) -
Page 13: Receiving Results From The Nortronic
Receiving Results from the NorTronic ® The ASCII mode interface is a “live” interface; results are gathered and reported as they happen, so it is intended that the tool remain connected to the host device while performing work. In applications such as production lines, this lets the host device control tool behaviour such as by locking it to prevent further work if a mistake was made on a joint. -
Page 14: Result Data For Mode
Result Data (RE:0) • Torque & Angle Results are output after each successful ‘End of Test’ in the following format: 15/12/16 13:13:31,0,3,234.5,Y,N·m, 239.5,2 Date, Time, Snug Torque Target, Angle Target, Final Torque Target, Audit Status, Units, Torque Result, Angle Result Example 1 TR:L:UNT0,SNG0,ANG3,TRQ234.5,ADT1,NUM3 OK:UNT0,SNG0,ANG3,TRQ234.5,ADT1,NUM3... -
Page 15: Result Data For Mode
Result Data (RE:1) This mode returns the current target when joint begins, the final result when finished, plus OK/NOK assessment. When the torque goes above ‘Active From’, the tool will output the current active Target preceded by “RE:T:” in the following format once per event: RE:T:UNT0,SNG0,ANG3,TRQ234.5,ADT1,NUM3 RE:T:,Target Units, Snug Torque, Target,Angle, Target,Final, Torque Target, Audit Status, # of results for Target. -
Page 16: Result Data For Mode
Result Data (RE:2) This mode returns the current target when joint begins, a stream of readings as the joint progresses, and the final result when finished, plus OK/NOK assessment. Just like with RE:1, when the torque goes above ‘Active From’, the tool will output the current active Target preceded by “RE:T:”... -
Page 17: Get Reading Number
Get Reading Number (TR:#) Command TR:# (Report reading number) Response OK:1,3 (Confirm current reading number, total number of readings for the Target) Example Next/Previous Target (TR:N/TR:P) These commands are used when the tool has multiple Targets in memory (that are not linked). Sending •... -
Page 18: Disable Tool
Disable Tool (DT) • When a tool has been Disabled, the tool can be on, but will not operate and will display the following screen. The red border will constantly flash until the tool is Enabled again. This is to be preserved over power cycles. Disabled Command DT:1... -
Page 19: Calibration Date
Calibration Date (CD) • Read the Tool’s Calibration date and return the result in the following format (dd/mm/yy hr:min:sec) Command Response OK:26/01/17 Example Read Serial (RS) • Read the tools serial #, Capacity etc (Factory Configuration) Command Response Serial number Part number Version number Wireless... -
Page 20: Read Config
Read Config (RC) Read Tool settings. Command Response EOM Character (EOM): None Auto Disable (AUD): 0 Units (UN): (show the chosen Unit of operation.) Torque High Limit (THL):4 Torque Low Limit (TLL):4 Angle High Limit (AHL):4 Angle Low Limit (ALL):4 Sleep After (SA) :120 Angle Display... -
Page 21: Set Config
Set Config (SC) This lets you change the various settings seen in the RC read settings command. You may change one setting at a time. End Of Message Character (EOM) • Sets or clears an optional final character to be sent when a message from the tool ends (this only affects ASCII mode messages;... -
Page 22: Auto Disable
Auto Disable (AUD) • This command configures the Auto Disable feature The Auto Disable feature is useful in situations where the tool is being managed by controller software, • such as in a factory production line environment; it causes the tool to automatically lock up (disable itself) after each cycle is completed This allows the controlling software to decide if the operator is allowed to proceed to the next bolt before •... -
Page 23: Units
Units (UN) • Set Unit and display torque in these units when in the RUN screen. N·m, dN·m cN·m kgf·m kgf·cm gf·m lbf·ft lbf·in ft·lb in·lb 10 = oz·fin 11 = in·oz • Set the units in which the tool is operating. Command SC:UN:? Response... -
Page 24: Torque High Limit
Torque High Limit (THL) • This setting is used to define the Upper Set Limit (USL) for a Torque Target. The set value is a percentage of the Torque Target, so for a Target of 200 with a Torque High Limit of 5% the USL = 210.0. -
Page 25: Angle High Limit
Angle High Limit (AHL) • This setting is used to define the Upper Set Limit (USL) for a Angle Target. The set value is in degrees, so for a Target of 90 with an Angle High Limit of 4° the USL = 94. This value is used for PASS/FAIL (OK/NOK) of the angle result. -
Page 26: Sleep After
Sleep After (SA) • This is the period of inactivity before the tool goes to Sleep. Command SC:SA:?? Set Sleep After- (default 120, range 0 – 300). 0 = Never (always on) Response OK:?? Confirm Sleep After time Example Angle Display (AD) Used to enable or disable the Angle Display. -
Page 27: Auto Zero
Auto Zero (AZ) • Used to enable or disable the Auto Zero when the tool powers up or resumes from sleep. Command SC:AZ:0 (Set Auto Zero OFF) SC:AZ:1 (Set Auto Zero ON) Response OK:0 (OFF) OK:1 (ON) Example Active From (AF) •... -
Page 28: Vibrate
Vibrate (VB) • Turn Tool vibration on/off when reaching a target. Command SC:VB:0 (Set Vibrate OFF) SC:VB:1 (Set Vibrate ON) Response OK:0 (OFF) OK:1 (ON) Example Wireless (WL) Non-Bluetooth tools: Turns wireless functionality on or off. • ® Bluetooth tools: Turns Bluetooth functionality on or off. -
Page 29: Bluetooth ® Key
Bluetooth Key (BK) ® Bluetooth tools only; lets you specify a new BLE ID (or “key”) for the tool. • ® Modems scanning for tools can see the BLE ID as well as the tool’s MAC address. • You can use the BLE ID for whatever you wish. A great example is so that your software knows to only •... -
Page 30: Auto Reset
Auto Reset (AR) • With Auto Reset on, the tool automatically resets after the Hold Time has expired on completion of a successful tightening. Command SC:AR:0 (Set Auto Reset OFF) Default SC:AR:1 (Set Auto Reset ON) Response OK:0 (Auto Reset OFF) OK:1 (Auto Reset ON) Example... -
Page 31: Inverse Display
Inverse Display (ID) • When Inverse Display is on, the colours on the display are changed to black numbers and letters on a white background. Command SC:ID:0 (Set Inverse Display OFF) Default SC:ID:1 (Set Inverse Display ON) Response OK:0 (OFF) OK:1 (ON) Example... -
Page 32: Complete Display
Complete Display (CD) • Used to enable or disable the displaying of the Complete screen on the tool when using a Target with the # of readings set > 1 and saving the results to the tool. Command SC:CD:0 (Set Display Complete OFF) SC:CD:1 (Set Display Complete ON) Response... -
Page 33: Torque Crs
Torque CRS (TC) • The Torque Centres setting is used if an extension is fitted to increase the torque output of the tool. Command SC:TC:? Set Torque Centres (mm) - (default 31.8 for 50 N·m & 200 N·m, 35.0 for 330 N·m &... -
Page 34: Tool Lock
Tool Lock (TL) Unlock the tool or Lock the tool from user adjustment. • TL:0 – Tool Unlocked TL:1 – Tool Locked. • – No access to Tool SET UP, DATA STORE - Erase results – Allowed to select other Targets (if populated on the tool) with the UP/DOWN buttons, but NOT allowed to change their values via “TARGET”... -
Page 35: Auto Gyro Drift Compensation
Auto Gyro Drift Compensation (AGD) • Used to enable or disable the automatic drift compensation (where the tool says “Do Not Move” and a progress bar then moves across the screen while it detects any drift). AGD usually activates when turning on a tool, or if the tool has been asleep for a while, or if there has been a large temperature change. -
Page 36: Save
Save (SV) • Save, Toggle between ON/OFF (Auto Reset mode only)– Save displayed peak reading if sent in Manual Reset mode. Command Response OK:1 Save ON (Auto Reset mode only) OK:0 Save OFF (Auto Reset mode only) Example Delete Last (DL) Command Delete Last reading (from tool memory) Response... -
Page 37: Delete All
Delete All (DA) Command Delete All readings (from tool memory) Response OK:0 Confirm All readings deleted Example Decrement Counter (DC) Command Decrement Counter by 1. Used when a Target with NUM>1 is active on the tool Response OK:X Confirm last reading number decremented Example... -
Page 38: Restore Defaults
Restore Defaults (RD) • Restores default Tool Settings. This also clears any Targets on the tool. • Command Factory Reset (Tool settings), but stay in ASCII mode i.e. Output Format = USER Response Confirm Restore Defaults (Factory Reset) Example Remarks Below are the NorTronic default settings. -
Page 39: Set Date & Time
Set Date & Time (DAT:S) Command DAT:S:X,X,X,X,X,X Set the tools Date & Time Response OK:X,X,X,X,X,X Confirm Date & Time settings Example Remarks The order you provide dd,mm,yy is the same as the tool setting (so if you've set the date format to be •... -
Page 40: Battery Status
Battery Status (BS) Command Report the tools current battery status Response Battery Normal Battery Low Battery Critical Example Remarks... - Page 41 Tel + 61 (0)8 8292 9777 Tel + 86 21 6145 0368 Email enquiry@norbar.com.au Email sales@norbar.com.cn NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS INC NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS INDIA PVT. LTD 36400 Biltmore Place, Willoughby, Plot No A-168, Khairne Industrial Area, Ohio, 44094 Thane Belapur Road, Mahape, Navi Mumbai –...
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