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HEX CHUCK Operation Manual

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CHUCK
Bolting Data Processor
Operations Manual
HEX TECHNOLOGY
2021

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  • Page 1 CHUCK Bolting Data Processor Operations Manual HEX TECHNOLOGY 2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Shutting Down ................................ 18 Using CHUCK with Flanges ........................... 19 Pro Tip: Zeroing and Elastic Interaction ........................20 Using CHUCK with a Torque Stand ........................21 Torque Stand Quick Reference ..........................22 CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)

  • Page 3: Video Guide To Setup

    Video Guide to Setup In addition to the written manual, you can follow these step-by-step guides to unboxing your CHUCK, connecting it to your training skid, and performing the initial software setup. Click on the links to view our video library.

  • Page 4: Welcome To Chuck

    The following guide walks you through the setup and use of CHUCK. Hardware Check: Procuring Bolts for CHUCK CHUCK must be paired with instrumented bolts from manufacturer James Walker.

  • Page 5: Unboxing Your Chuck

    (Packaged in red bubble wrap.) You will find a label on the underside of the CHUCK Brain with the WiFi network name, the WiFi password, and the CHUCK serial number. You will need those items to connect to your CHUCK.

  • Page 6: Installing Chuck To Your Bolting Skid

    CHUCK Brain. We recommend you ground at one of the mounting screws. IMPORTANT: CHUCK box MUST be grounded to a point that is electrically connected to the flange containing the instrumented bolts. Failure to establish a ground connection will result in erratic bolt stress readings.

  • Page 7: Setting Up Chuck's Software

    For the following steps, you will need a Wi-Fi enabled laptop. You should have received an email (Subject line: “CHUCK License Key”) with a license key for your new CHUCK application. Make sure you have that email handy on your laptop before you connect to CHUCK.

  • Page 8: Getting Started In The Software

    Status window. Status Setup The “Status” block provides 6 pieces of information on how your CHUCK is operating. An example of the information you’ll see in CHUCK’s Status Bar. CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)
  • Page 9 1. Click on “Description,” then enter a short name for your Chuck. The name can be anything you like, using any characters or capitalization you wish. 2. The “Server” field is pre-set with “Chuck.” If you had to enter the IP address in the browser’s navigation bar when connecting, you’d use that instead.

  • Page 10: Other Uses For The Status Window

    Other Uses for the Status Window The Status window also shows the elapsed time since your CHUCK Brain connected to the CHUCK Server. This field will continue to tick off seconds letting you know your system is operational. Finally, the status window shows the software version number. If you click on the version number, you will see a window to upload an update file.

  • Page 11: Using Chuck

    Operations Manual Using CHUCK Navigation Buttons The navigation buttons along the top of the screen allow you to navigate through CHUCK’s various menus and utilities. The “Setup” button is highlighted to indicate that is the active page. You will see six buttons: •...

  • Page 12: Configure Your Chuck

    Operations Manual Configure Your CHUCK Click on “Configure” to access the Configuration Page. You can configure your system to measure bolt load on multiple flange assemblies. Those assemblies are called “Stations.” CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)
  • Page 13 CHUCK Bolting Data Processor Operations Manual In the initial configuration, CHUCK is set up for a 3-inch 150# flange, a 4-inch 1500# flange, and a “Torque Stand.” If you want to use a different configuration, you can set that up on the configuration screen.
  • Page 14 Torque Stand”). Once you have configured a Station, click “Setup.” Setup is where you’ll go to assign ports on the CHUCK Brain to studs within the flange or torque stand you’ve configured. CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)

  • Page 15: Bay Setup

    Two Bays are shown above. The four coaxial connectors to the left are one Bay, and the four o the right are the other Bay. You’ll use the “Setup” page within CHUCK’s software to tell the unit which ports connect with which studs.

  • Page 16: Calibrating, Connecting And Zeroing Your Bolts

    Operations Manual Each Bay contains… • A “Status” field. Reads “Ok” if CHUCK Brain is on, connected to the Server, and working properly. Otherwise, it will read “Not Connected.” • A Station assigned to the bay. Click on the Station name to get a dropdown allowing you to select any of the Stations configured on the Configuration page.

  • Page 17: Connect Cables To Brain

    Attach red cable to connector #1, white to connector #2, blue to connector #3, and yellow to connector #4. Once cables are attached to ports on the CHUCK Brain, but not yet attached to the bolts, you must calibrate the Brain.

  • Page 18: Calibrate Cables And Brain

    You will see a spinner for a few seconds. Once the spinner is gone, calibration is complete. C. Connecting Cables to Studs After calibrating each Bay, connect cables to the studs. CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)

  • Page 19: When To Calibrate (And Why It Matters)

    For the Torque Stand, we recommend Stud 1 be the left-most stud. Once cables are connected to studs, return to the CHUCK interface on your computer and press the “Zero” button.

  • Page 20: Shutting Down

    Once you have isolated the offending stud, you can replace that stud and continue. Shutting Down When your day’s work with CHUCK is complete, we recommend you press the Shutdown button on the navigation bar to allow CHUCK to shutdown gracefully before unplugging the server.

  • Page 21: Using Chuck With Flanges

    Operations Manual Using CHUCK with Flanges With flanges, CHUCK provides a real-time graphic display of bolt load. Flanges can range in size from 4-bolt to 16-bolt. Once you have the software configured, using the system is as simple as navigating to the page for the flange, applying torque in the pattern of your choosing, and viewing the results.

  • Page 22: Pro Tip: Zeroing And Elastic Interaction

    Statistics table will show how much the average load deviates from the target. Example Flange reading with target. The target was 40 ksi and the average was 12% below the target. CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)

  • Page 23: Using Chuck With A Torque Stand

    The Torque Stand allows you to enter a target torque, which will show up as a blue line on the graph. When you are ready to begin a trial, press the start () button. You will see a spinner while the system zeros the studs. CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)

  • Page 24: Torque Stand Quick Reference

    • Repeat for up to five (5) trials. use to clear the screen and start a new • To adjust or redo a trial, Press the “Back” () operation at Trial 1. button. () CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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