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SMW Autoblok GFT-X Instruction Manual

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ORIGINAL
Date:
2018-10
Version:
8
Language:
English
GRIPPING FORCE TESTER
Type GFT-X

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  • Page 1 COPY OF THE GRIPPING FORCE TESTER ORIGINAL Type GFT-X Date: 2018-10 Version: Language: English...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SMW-AUTOBLOK reserves the right to make changes without notice. This instruction manual is a part of the GFT-X and must be passed to the new owner in case of sale. This instruction manual may not be -in whole or in part- copied without our written agreement.

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    Warning of suspended load! 1. Correct use The Gripping Force Tester GFT-X is constructed according to DIN EN 61010-1; VDE 0411-1:2009-06. At the upper front face the Handheld Unit contains an USB slave connector for data communication with a Windows based computer and for power supply / recharging.

  • Page 6: Description Of Function

    2 Power supply plug with USB master connector 3 Adapter for North Amerika, United Kingdom, Australia and Europe 4 GFT-X ChuckExplorer for Windows XP/7(CD contains display software and operating instructions) 5 USB-connecting cable from handheld unit to PC / Laptop, approximately 1m length Measuring head M3 for jaw chucks with rotating electronics and 3 each of extension cylinder for jaw diameter ≥...

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Mains / Battery operation The GFT-X handheld unit is supplied by 5VDC (500mA) via a power supply plug with an input voltage range from 100VAC to 240VAC. Different interchangeable blade assemblies for North America, United Kingdom, Australia and Europe are included. Please see page 22 for a guidance to exchange the interchangeable blade assemblies.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Handheld GFT-X Overview Keyboard GFT-X handheld unit To switch on and off the handheld unit press “ON/OFF“ for about 2 Measuring head USB interface/ power plug power jack seconds. First it appears the welcome logo, at the same tome blue LED twinkles.
  • Page 9 The left three icon are free to be Menu GFT-X handheld - outline programmed, wheras the icon on the right side is predetermind to load the Use the arrow keys for easy navigation on Set menu. By pressing measuring head.
  • Page 10 Operation Handheld GFT-X Menu overview SMW-AUTOBLOK...

  • Page 11: Measuring

    Define new data collection If the measuring head is connected to This function allows the aquisition of up to 20 GFT-X handheld unit, following message measurement values and store them under a user will be shown: defined name. This data can be processed afterwards by the ChuckExplorer.

  • Page 12: Settings

    Settings Handheld overview Mene measuring head Speed buttons layout for further The Gripping Force Tester GFT-X can operate with actions: different measuring heads. Available are measuring heads for jaw chucks and collets. Furthermore, there is Accept / overtake measured a choice of different clamping forces, dimensions and value number of jaws available.

  • Page 13: Measuring Head

    Measuring Head This menu refers to chuck jaw measuring head only, There are four different measuring head available for the GFT-X. which serial numbers ends with xxxx-3 or xxxx-4. Two for collets (M1 and M2) and two for chucks (M3 and M4).
  • Page 14 Measuring head (0°) 2, 3 and 6 jaws Extention 25 mm Extention 15 mm 6 jaws Extention 8 mm (270°) 6 jaws (60°) support 3/6 jaws Fig.: Measuring head M1 (max. 75 kN) 3/6 jaws (120°) (240°) 2/6 jaws (180°) Fig.: Measuring head M4 (maximum load 15 kN per jaw / 7.5kN with 6-jaw-chuck) By operating M3 or M4 following hints have to be considerd: Operation with 2-jaw chuck:...

  • Page 15: Measuring Procedere

    Measuring procedere Mounting M3 und M4 measuring head Please be assured, that prior to measuring procedure the measuring head is tight and plane-parallel clamped From the safety point of view and to prevent to the rotational axis. any injury, the loading bracket must be used to put the measuring head M3 or M4 into the chuck.

  • Page 16: Maintenance/ Service

    The program could be installed and runs under standard hardware. The GFT-X is carefully tested and calibrated on a test bench at The function implementet are tested under Windows XP and the factory. A calibration certifi cate is enclosed. This calibration Windows 7.

  • Page 17: Display Software

    Bitmap-Format into other programs. Command line Button bar GFT-X  Download: Data to be downloaded from a series of Handheld Unit measures into ChuckExplorer. GFT-X  Delete memory Allows remote deleting of Handheld Unit memory, it is recommended to do so after every download to assure having sufficient memory space for next measurement available.
  • Page 18 There is a general distinction between two different methods for For starting the measurement, the measurement tab must be active storing the measured values with the GFT-X handheld unit and and the Start button must be pressed. The button start changes to directly with the ChuckExplorer.
  • Page 19 Download data from GFT-X handheld unit Measurements recorded by a series of measurements and saved in the internal memory of the GFT-X handheld unit, can be downloaded directly from the handheld unit with GFT-X  Download and afterwards indicated. If several IDs and/or series of measurements transferred so it is possible to switch forwards ...

  • Page 20: Accessories / Spare Parts List

    Accessories / spare parts list Pos. Id. No. Description 201542 GFT-X complete incl. case, Measuring Head M3 and Handheld Unit 201659 GFT-X case including Handheld Unit 201824 GFT-X case (case only) 201762 GFT-X Handheld Unit 196193 GFT / GFT-X Measuring Head M1 (optional)

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    Problems with Chuck Explorer cause/corrective Data download not possible  No connection from GFT-X handheld unit to PC, check USB interface cable  Check interface settings in ChuckExplorer: is COM Port selected? After pressing the start-button error message appears in ...

  • Page 22: Change The Power Plug

    How to change the power plug at mains adaptor Changing the battery of the handheld unit The GFT-X handheld unit is powered with a power supply plug at Furthermore GFT-X is equipped with a powerful Lithium-Ion battery. 5VDC (500mA), the input voltage range is 100~240V Different A one time charge allows an operation up to 5 hours.
  • Page 23 Notes SMW-AUTOBLOK...

  • Page 25: Confirmation Of Receipt Of The Manual

    Empfangsbestätigung für die Betriebsanleitung Confi rmation of receipt of the instruction manual Hiermit bestätigt die vom Betreiber/ Anwender beauftragte This certifi es the operator assigned by the operating company Person Herr / Frau Mr. / Mrs. den Erhalt der Betriebsanleitung sowie deren Inhalte, hereby confi rms to have received the instruction manual insbesondere das Kapitel Sicherheit gelesen und verstanden and to have read and understood the content, especially the...
  • Page 28 SMW-AUTOBLOK Spannsysteme GmbH AUTOBLOK s.p.a. Postfach 1151 • D-88070 Meckenbeuren Via Duca D‘Aosta n.24 Wiesentalstraße 28 • D-88074 Meckenbeuren Fraz. Novaretto I-10040 Caprie - Torino Tel.: +49 (0) 7542 - 405 - 0 Tel. +39 011 - 9638411 Vertrieb Inland  vertrieb@smw-autoblok.de Tel.

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