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General Description 1.1 Description The PT-1500 Auto Grip Pull Tester, order no. 63801-9100, is a manual, lever-operated digital pull tester for checking pull strength of crimped terminals. The tester is designed to automatically grip the wire as the hand lever is pulled down.
Auto Grip Pull Tester Figure 1-2 63801-9100 Range (Resolution) ± 0.2% F.S. ± 1 LSD Capacity (Resolution) Model Pound-force Kilogram-force Newton 63801-9100 220.0 (0.1 lbf) 100.0 (0.1 kgf) 1000 (1N) 1.4 Delivery Check Carefully remove the assembly from its shipping container and determine that the following items are included in the package.
Auto Grip Pull Tester Read the following instructions before attempting to operate the Auto Grip Pull Tester. 2.1. Display Module Operation See Figure 2-1. Keypad 1. Info: Information: With gauge ON, press and hold Info for three seconds to view Display Format and Program Menu.
6. Use Up Arrow or Down arrow to select peak of real time value. 7. Press Right Arrow to enter selection. Molex recommends that peak value is used for Main display. Menu navigation shown in Figure 2-3. Real-time and peak displays shown below in Figure 2-4.
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Auto Grip Pull Tester Footer: Optional information that can be added to the display. 1. Press and release the ON/OFF button to turn on the guage. 2. Press and hold the Info button for three seconds to view gauge information. 3.
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Auto Grip Pull Tester Selecting Units Change units between lbf, kgf, or N. 1. While pressing and holding the Info button, press and release the ON/OFF button to turn on the gauge. Continue to hold the Info button until the Setup Menu appears. 2.
Auto Grip Pull Tester 5. Setting Lock Prevents gauge setting from being changed. 1. While pressing and holding the Info button, press and release the ON/OFF button to turn on the gauge. Continue to hold the Info button until the Setup Menu appears.
Auto Grip Pull Tester Figure B Figure A Figure 2-12 Figure C Figure D 2.5 Removing the Display Module See Figure 2-13 The display module can be easily removed for recalibration or repair. To do this: 1. Loosen the cap screw on the display module mounting bracket and slide the mounting bracket off the base.
Auto Grip Pull Tester 2.6 Settings and Functions RS-232C Bi-directional Interface Functions (See Chart below) Connect the gauge to an external data receiving device with the optional RS-232C cable (Order No. 63801-9151) or USB cable. See Optional Cables and Software below. All gauge functions can be duplicated from a remote location by using the RS-232C or USB interfaces.
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Auto Grip Pull Tester Programming for External Devices 1. Connect to a PC 1. Use the included USB cable to connect to a PC. 2. While pressing and holding the Info button, press and release the ON/OFF button to turn on the gauge. Continue to hold the Info button until the Setup Menu appears.
3.2 Calibration The display module should be calibrated on a regular schedule (usually annually). Molex does not offer a calibration service for the display module. A local calibration service should be used.
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Auto Grip Pull Tester For more information use the Quality Crimping Handbook and Industrial Crimping Handbook There is no charge for these books. They can be found on the Molex Website (www.molex.com) or by contacting your local Molex sales engineer. Doc No: TM-638019100...
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