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Imada HTGS-4 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Torquímetro Celda Externa 40 lbf-in IM-HTGS...
  • Page 2 Digital Torque Gauges with Electro Luminescent (EL) Display Multi-Language Menus and Force Logger Data Acquisition Software Imada HTGS Standard Model INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11/18 V339644...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........... . .3 PRECAUTIONS .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Imada HTGS Series high performance, digital torque gauges include all the standard features: selectable real time and peak measuring modes, selectable measuring units, lbf-in, ozf-in, kgf-cm, N-cm, N-m, high/low setpoints with color-coded LED indicators for Go/No Go testing, 1,000 data memory, USB, RS-232 and Digimatic output.

  • Page 5: Overview

    OVERVIEW MULTI DISPLAY Upper Section Battery status indicator Auto zero icon: appears when Auto Zero is set. Select data: Date, Time, Stored memory data, Measurements over high setpoint (see pages 32-33). Middle Section See page 33 to switch between Peak indicator Torque value Units Multi and Single display.

  • Page 6: Preparation

    ON/OFF 1. Push to turn off power. 2. Only use IMADA AC adapter/charger (ADW6010) with the proper 115VAC or 230VAC plug adapter. Plug into the correct AC output. Turn ON the gauge. The display flashes until the battery is charged.

  • Page 7: Common Programming Tasks

    COMMON PROGRAMMING TASKS 1.Date and Time Program Menu (optional) Display Functions ON/OFF 1. Press to turn on Date and Time > the gauge. High Low Setpoints MENU 2. Press and hold the key two seconds to enter the Date & Time Date &...

  • Page 8: Selecting Units

    2.Selecting Units Setup Menu Language 1. Turn OFF the gauge. Press and hold the Units > MENU ON/OFF key then press to enter the +/- Indicator Setup Menu. 2. Press the up/down arrows on the keypad to Units highlight Units, then press the right arrow key. <...
  • Page 9 3.Programming Setpoints (optional) Program High and Low setpoints for easy Go/No Go testing. ON/OFF 1. Press to turn on the gauge. MENU 2. Press and hold the key two seconds to enter the Program Menu. 3. Press the up or down arrows Program Menu Date and Time on the keypad to highlight...

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION 1.Programming Select unit and set the high/low setpoints if required, using the steps on pages 6-8. 2.Measurement Mode Real Time Measurement ON/OFF Press to turn on the gauge. The gauge automatically enters real time mode and displays transient torque values. Peak Measurement ON/OFF PEAK...

  • Page 11: Storing & Collecting Data

    STORING AND COLLECTING DATA During measurement in either Peak or Real Time mode, press SEND to store data. Up to 1,000 torque values may be stored in memory. Connect the gauge and a PC with the included USB cable. Press SEND and data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to the PC.

  • Page 12: Clearing Stored Data

    2.Clearing Stored Data Program Menu Peak Functions Internal Memory > Last Data Delete Auto Zero Timer ON/OFF 1. Press to turn on the gauge. MENU 2. Press and hold the key two Internal Memory seconds to enter the Program Menu. Data Recall 3.

  • Page 13: Downloading Data From Memory

    3.Downloading Data from Memory Choose between the following download methods. 1. USB Data Download from Memory 1) Connect the gauge and computer receiving data with the USB cable. 2) Turn on the gauge and Force Logger. 3) Under the Data menu, select Import Gauge Memory.
  • Page 14 ZERO 6. External Zero (Same as key function) Connecting #25 (EX_ZERO) and #30 (GND) of the communications port resets the torque display. (Tare, peak reset, or peak reset only are dependent on the Zero/Tare Reset settings, see page 39). SEND 7.

  • Page 15: Output

    OUTPUT 37 PIN CONNECTOR 1.Communications Port PIN# Signal Description -NG Output Signal (Note 1) OUTPUT CONNECTION OK Output Signal (Note 1) +NG Output Signal (Note 1) 25mA Over Load Output (Note 1) READY Output while Measuring (Note 1) OUT_GND Signal ground for Pins 1 to 7 ANALOG OUT 2 Direct Analog Output (Optional) ANALOG GND 2...

  • Page 16: Data Output Formats

    2.Data Output Formats Data Output Format [Q][±fffff][±ddddddd][P][L][C][S][X][CR] Memory Data Output Format m[±fffff][±ddddddd][P][L][C][S][YY][MM][DD][hh][mm][ss][CR] Type of Data f: Continuous data output (2000 data/sec) I: Continuous data output (10 data/sec) a: Continuous +peak data h: Continuous –peak data Type of Data r: Real time data p: +Peak n: –Peak 1: 1st Peak...

  • Page 17: Torque Unit Codes

    4.Command Table (RS232C & USB communication) CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE NOTES XAR[CR] Real Time Data Output Request XFP[CR] +Peak and –Peak Data Output Request See Data Output Format Data Output XFF[CR] 1st Peak and 2nd Peak Data Output Request Data Output XAg[CR] Continuous Data Output Request (10 data/sec) XAG[CR]...
  • Page 18 8.Backward Compatible Command Table (RS232C & USB communication) CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE NOTES FFFFF: Torque Data w/ Decimal Point Data Output Request D[CR] [±FFFFF][U][M][C][CR] U: Unit, K (Kgf-cm), N (N-m) or O (Lbf-in) Data Output M: Mode, T (Real time), P (Peak) D[CR] Data Output Request [±FFFFF][U][M][C][CR]...

  • Page 19: Force Logger

    FORCE LOGGER The Force Logger USB software utility captures and logs all torque values sent to the computer. All gauge settings can be entered from the software. Force Logger exports data in CSV format. Minimum System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 7/8/8.1/10 ●...
  • Page 20 6. Choose “Finish” when installation is complete. 2.Force Logger Installation 1. With the CD-ROM in the drive click the Windows Icon. 2. In the search bar, next to the Windows Icon, type “file manager” and press enter to open the File Manager. 3.

  • Page 21: Operation

    FORCE LOGGER OPERATION 1.Preparation 1. Connect the HTGS gauge and computer with the USB cable. 2. Turn ON the gauge. 3. In the search bar, next to the Windows icon, type “Force Logger” and press enter to start Force Logger. If the Conection Indicator does not register the gauge, check: USB cable USB driver installation...
  • Page 22 2.Menus File Menu Open, Save, Save as File, Copy to Clipboard, Quit Data Menu Acquire Data, Acquisition Setup, Delete Last Data, Delete Selected Data, Delete All Data, Import Gauge Memory and Delete Gauge Memory. Display Menu Select items to show and save, Language CSV Menu Export to CSV, Add to Existing CSV, CSV Setup...
  • Page 23 2.Menus (cont’d) Gauge Setup View and edit all gauge functions in the Program and Setup menus. Menus change depending upon the gauge connected. Information Displays current version number page 24...
  • Page 24 3.Control Panel Connection Indicator Registers gauge when connected. Torque Value Current torque value Angle Value Current angle if available. Zero Zero the gauge or tare the weight of an attachment Zero Zero angle (if available) Zero Zero both torque and angle Real T/Peak Set real time or peak mode Acquire Data Captures display value Start Starts continuous data capture...
  • Page 25 5.Capturing Data Capturing Individual Data Click the Acquire Data button in the control panel to capture the current display value. OR press the button on the gauge. SEND Capturing Continuous Data Click the START button in the control panel to capture con- tinuous data and display it in the data table.
  • Page 26 7.Exporting Data 1. Click on CSV/Export to CSV in the menu bar. Click the SAVE but- ton to select folder and filename. The Data Table is saved in CSV format and can be imported into Microsoft Excel and Word. * Data may not appear correctly in Microsoft Excel depending on the Excel settings.
  • Page 27 9.Gauge Settings Click on Gauge Setup in the menu bar. All the gauge functions in the Program and Setup menus can be changed on the popup window tabs. Settings can be saved and reloaded. Setup files are saved in .xml format. Click Close to update the settings on HTGS gauge.

  • Page 28: Optional Data Acquisition Accessories

    OPTIONAL DATA ACQUISITION SW-1X Data Acquisition Software Capture and analyze torque data from torque gauges with an RS-232 port. A running log of all the data is displayed along with a chart. Calculate max/min, average, and standard deviation. ZT-R Force Recorder Software Record and process the 2,000 data per second from HTGS torque gauges and generate a...
  • Page 29 Specifications subject to change without notice. Repair/Calibration Go to www.imada.com and click on Repair/Calibration to get an RGA number or call 800-373-9989 and send your gauge to Imada, Inc. Suite 707, 3100 Dundee Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062 USA page 30...
  • Page 30 DIMENSIONS HTGS-4 HTGS-15 HTGS-85 COMES WITH REMOVABLE HANDLES HTGS-40 page 31...

  • Page 31: Using Multi Display

    REFERENCE SECTION — MULTI DISPLAY Using Multi Display Multi Display (factory default) divides the screen into three sec- tions: upper, middle and lower. Selectable data can be displayed in the upper and lower sections. See the next page for Single Display. Upper Section Turn on the gauge, then press (do not hold) the MENU...

  • Page 32: Program Menu +/- Indicator

    REFERENCE SECTION — MULTI DISPLAY When memory number/value are highlighted, press (do not hold) MENU key and the data location number becomes highlighted. ON/OFF ZERO Press the up ( ) or down ( ) arrow keys to view other locations and values if more than one are stored. If no data is stored MENU ‘–’...

  • Page 33: High Low Setpoints

    REFERENCE SECTION — PROGRAM MENU High Low Setpoints Program Menu Date and Time High/Low setpoints enable Go/No Go tests. Orange High Low Setpoints > LED lights for values under the low setpoint (–NG), Peak Functions green lights for values within low and high (OK), and red lights for values over high (+NG).

  • Page 34: Internal Memory

    REFERENCE SECTION — PROGRAM MENU Auto Peak Memory Factory Default=‘OFF’ ZERO Sends peak value to memory when is pressed. MENU 1. Turn ON the gauge. Press and hold two seconds to enter the Program Menu. Press down arrow key, to highlight Peak Functions then press the right arrow key, to select.
  • Page 35 REFERENCE SECTION — PROGRAM MENU Program Menu Auto Zero Timer Factory Default=‘OFF’ Internal Memory Automatically clears peak value. appears when set. Auto Zero Timer > Select: 1~60 seconds or OFF. Sound MENU 1. Turn ON the gauge. Press and hold seconds to enter the Program Menu.
  • Page 36 REFERENCE SECTION — PROGRAM MENU Program Menu Display Functions Sound Display Format Display Functions > Single Display displays torque value, unit, peak and Date and Time battery indicators. Multi Display divides the screen into three sections. Top section displays date, time, data storage, or +NG count. Middle section displays unit and value.
  • Page 37 REFERENCE SECTION — PROGRAM MENU Program Menu Display Functions (continued) Sound Reverse Display Display Functions > Invert the screen so it can be read when the Date and Time gauge is mounted to a test stand. Select: Normal or Reverse. MENU 1.
  • Page 38 REFERENCE SECTION — PROGRAM MENU Program Menu Date and Time Display Functions Date Set Date and Time > MENU 1. Turn ON the gauge, then press and hold High Low Setpoints two seconds to enter the Program Menu. Press the down arrow key, to highlight Date and Time, then press the right arrow key to select.
  • Page 39 REFERENCE SECTION — SETUP MENU Setup Menu Units Language Select: ozf-in, lbf-in, kgf-cm, N-cm, N-m Units > MENU ON/OFF 1. Press and hold , then press +/- Indicator to turn ON the gauge and enter the Setup Menu. Units is highlighted, press the right arrow key to select. 2.
  • Page 40 REFERENCE SECTION — SETUP MENU Setup Menu Sensitivity +/- Indicator Some applications may yield more consistent Sensitivity > results with less sensitivity. Zero/Tare Reset Select: Max, High, Medium, Low Factory Default=’Max’ (best for destructive tests) MENU ON/OFF 1. Press and hold , then press to turn ON the gauge and enter the Setup Menu.

  • Page 41: Send Functions

    REFERENCE SECTION — SETUP MENU Setup Menu Send Functions Zero/Tare Reset SEND Store current value(s) in memory when Send Functions > pressed. Date Format Select: Display Value, + Peak, – Peak, +/– Peak MENU ON/OFF 1. Press and hold , then press to turn ON the gauge and enter the Setup Menu.

  • Page 42: Language

    REFERENCE SECTION — SETUP MENU Setup Menu Language Date Format Select: English, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Language > Italian, Spanish, Japanese Units MENU ON/OFF 1. Press and hold , then press to turn ON the gauge and enter the Setup Menu. Press the down arrow key to highlight Language, then press the right arrow key to select.
  • Page 44 PRODUCTS EXPRESSLY NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY: Batteries, cables, attachments, and adapters, regardless of the manufacturer of the product, that are sold or provided for by Imada are not covered by the foregoing warranties. Warranties of the respective manufacturers for such prod- ucts shall apply.

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