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  • Page 1 EDXtreme Dynamometer and Crane Scale Optional Communicator User Instructions AWT35-501242 Issue AI...
  • Page 2 Dillon is a trademark of the Illinois Tool Works group of companies whose ultimate parent company is  Illinois Tool Works Inc (“Illinois Tool Works”). Copyright © 2019 Illinois Tool Works. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by making a facsimile copy, by the making of a copy in three dimensions of a two-dimensional...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ..................3 About this Manual ......................3 Text Conventions ......................3 Special Messages ....................... 3 Safe Operation ........................4 Safe Handling of Equipment with Batteries ..............5 Routine Maintenance ......................5 Cleaning the Machine ......................
  • Page 4 Chapter 6 Communicator Operation ...................... 45 Powerup Display ......................45 Communicator Setup Menu ..................... 46 Communicator Config Menu .................... 49 Communicator Print Formats ................... 51 Chapter 7 General Information ....................... 54 Changing Batteries ......................54 EDXtreme ........................54 Communicator ......................54 Battery Life ........................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 General Information And Warnings

    General Information and Warnings 1.1 About this Manual This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1 and 1.1 headings shown above. The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual.

  • Page 6: Safe Operation

    Protect the instrument from impact in use and storage. Any significant damage or deformation to the loading element is cause for evaluation by Dillon, particularly in the element side members to the right and left of the display. Relieve all torsional and off axis loads.

  • Page 7: Safe Handling Of Equipment With Batteries

    Dillon recommends only using qualified rigging hardware and cannot be responsible for unapproved hardware. This instrument is not designed for the following: Applications that see rapid, dramatic temperature swings or thermal shock. Wide variation in readings can occur. Environments with high electromagnetic fields such as cranes employing electromagnets to lift metal.

  • Page 8: Cleaning The Machine

    1.7.1 Modifications The FCC states that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Dillon may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 1.7.2 Radio Safety The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

  • Page 9: Radio Communications Reliability

    1.7.3 Radio Communications Reliability Radio systems are vulnerable to interference, resulting in delays between the dynamometer scale and remote. In some instances of interference, the display shown on the remote may be several seconds old. This can result in a hazardous situation when the system is used as the reference for acceptable loads in cases such as proof loading and monitoring of binding or overload.

  • Page 10: Declaration Of Conformity (Edx And Communicator Ii)

    1.8 Declaration of Conformity (EDX and Communicator II) EDXtreme User Instructions...

  • Page 11: Declaration Of Conformity (Edx Psu)

    1.9 Declaration of Conformity (EDX PSU) EDXtreme User Instructions...
  • Page 12 EDXtreme User Instructions...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Introduction

    (EDX) electronic dynamometer from Dillon is a force measurement load sensor and digital readout in one instrument. The EDX can be used to measure tension or weight. It can operate stand-alone or be coupled with a remote Dillon Communicator, via radio communication or direct wire connection, for improved convenience, functionality and safety.

  • Page 14: Edx Keys

    The connector on the EDXtreme is recessed for protection. It is used to connect the instrument to a Communicator remote display/controller, printer, PC or external power supply. See your Dillon distributor for details. Figure 2.2 EDXtreme Connector EDXtreme User Instructions...

  • Page 15: External Power Supply Connection (Edx 4-Pin)

    2.2.1 External Power Supply Connection (EDX 4-Pin) Plug the 4-pin end of the power supply cable into the EDXtreme 4-pin connector located on the back of the unit. Plug the power supply adapter into an AC power outlet. Refer to Figure 2.4 for a photo of the external power supply.

  • Page 16: Communicator Front Panel

    2.3 Communicator Front Panel Figure shows the Dillon Communicator. This is a battery powered (or AC adapter powered), radio-linked (or wired) remote display and control unit. Figure 2.5 Dillon Communicator EDXtreme User Instructions...

  • Page 17: Communicator Keys

    2.3.1 Communicator Keys The Communicator has the same keys as the EDX but also some extra ones. They are all explained below: On/Off key Use this key to turn the unit on and off. Use this key to zero the force indicated on the ZERO key EDX and Communicator displays.

  • Page 18: Communicator Connectors

    2.4 Communicator Connectors The Communicator has 2 connectors. CELL is for wireline communications with an EDXtreme. COM1 is for serial communications or an external power supply. Figure 2.6 CELL and COM1 Connectors 2.4.1 External Power Supply Connection (Communicator 4-Pin) Plug the 4-pin end of the power supply cable into the COM1 4-pin connector located on the top of the unit.

  • Page 19: Power On And Annunciators

    2.5 Power On and Annunciators When the EDX powers up you will see a display similar to the example shown on the left in Figure 2.8. Force ESC key Force press Arrow key press Setup Config Units Print Mode Clear Figure 2.8 Initial Displays Depending on permission settings and/or revision of firmware, various soft keys may be in a different location or not visible.

  • Page 20: Soft Keys

    2.6 Soft Keys Below the display are four yellow keys called ‘soft keys’. Each has a different function. Units Cycle through the configured and available units of measure. Send data to an attached printer, remote display or computer. Print Mode Cycle between the configured and enabled display modes.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Edx Operation

    EDX Operation The EDXtreme uses a menu system to perform specific functions or make changes to the configuration. Refer to Figure 3.1 for the user menu diagram. Press Arrow Units Print Mode Clear Setup Config See Setup See Config section section Setup Send...

  • Page 22: Display Modes

    3.1 Display Modes The EDX has several display modes accessible by pressing the Mode soft key. See Figure 3.2. The first display mode when you power up is the live force measurement mode. Press the Mode soft key and the display changes to peak measurement mode. This mode shows the peak force applied to the EDX since the last peak clearing action.

  • Page 23: Force Measurement Rezero And Net Force Display

    3.2.1 Force Measurement Rezero and Net Force Display Rezeroing allows the weight or load of fixturing to be invisible to the measurement. The zeroed load must always be considered as part of the maximum capacity. Turn on the unit with the On/Off key. Remove any weight from the EDX.

  • Page 24: Displaying Peak Force

    3.3 Displaying Peak Force The EDX will store the peak force applied until that reading is cleared. To display the peak force applied to an EDX, from the force measurement mode, press the Mode soft key. The display changes to display menu #2 shown in Figure which is the peak display mode.

  • Page 25: Log Mode

    3.4 Log Mode Log mode is used to log/record force and peak data. This can be done on each lift, during a timed duration, during an overload or on Print key operation. Press the appropriate soft key shown in Figure to accomplish the functions listed on the following pages.
  • Page 26 Auto ID Increment: Enable/Disable This will increment the ID by 1 every time the "PRINT" key is pressed and store it with each force and peak. Comm Port: This allows you to choose where to export the "ON PRINT" logged data. EDX = Cell COMM = Com1 RADIO = Future development...
  • Page 27 Holdoff Seconds: Once the unit has recorded this overload, how much time will pass before this unit will re-arm and allow to record the overload again. Comm Port: This allows you to choose where to export the "ON PRINT" logged data. EDX = Cell COMM = Com1 RADIO = Future development...

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Edx Setup

    EDX Setup To begin using the EDX, it is recommended that you set it up to suit your specific needs and equipment. Access the SETUP menu from the display screen by using the soft keys. Press the Arrow key to move to the next display screen. Press the Setup soft key (refer to Figure 3.2).
  • Page 29 From previous page Clock Setpts Enter Day of Setpt1 Setpt2* month Set setpoint mode: Set setpoint mode: Enter Month Disabled, Invert Disabled, Invert Band, Band, Band, Band, Inverted, Enabled Inverted, Enabled Enter year Setpoint Activate? Setpoint Activate? Enter weight value Enter weight value Enter Hour Setpoint...

  • Page 30: Setup Menu

    4.1 Setup Menu Press the appropriate soft key shown in Figure to accomplish the functions listed on the following pages. 4.1.1 Setup--Ptfmt Press the Ptfmt soft key to select the print format that will be sent to a peripheral printer when you press the Print soft key.

  • Page 31: Setup--Misc

    Fixed characters. Position Description Live force number 10-16 Displayed unit of measure (up to 7 characters) 18-25 Peak force number 27-33 Displayed unit of measure (up to 7 characters) 9,17,26 Commas Carriage return Example 1 <sp><sp><sp>104.5,<sp><sp><sp><sp>lbf, <sp><sp><sp>302.5,<sp><sp><sp><sp>lbf<CR> Example 2 (custom unit) <sp>140000.,<sp><sp><sp><sp><sp>kg,<sp>165450., ,<sp><sp><sp><sp><sp>kg<CR>...
  • Page 32 Set Filter- Number of prior samples averaged to determine the displayed value. Set Hold On EDXtreme models with Bluetooth, this key can be used to change the default setting requiring a three second hold of the zero key so the instrument can be zeroed with a short press of ZERO.

  • Page 33: Setup--About

    4.1.3 Setup--About The next soft key is the About. The About menu shows an assortment of information about your Dillon instrument. This can be handy for maintaining calibration, troubleshooting or determining if the firmware can be upgraded. Press this and access...

  • Page 34: Setup--Test

    4.1.4 Setup--Test The Test functions can help service technicians diagnose your Dillon instrument by showing information on key internal functions. Typically these menus will have significance only to trained technicians. You may look at these menus without technical guidance, but the information may have little meaning, or an error may be reported that may not exist.

  • Page 35: Communicator Ii Alarm Settings

    4.1.6 Communicator II alarm settings Only available on part number AWT05-509199. Use the illustration below as a reference. Display Yellow soft keys ESC (escape key) Arrow key Power key Number keys (0-9) Entering Alarm Activation and De-Activation Settings; Note the Alarm is ON when Setpoint 1 is ON.
  • Page 36 Press the yellow soft key below Setpts … Setpt1 & Setpt 2 will appear as a selection choice. Setpt 2 is for future development. Press the yellow soft key below Setpt1 … There are five Setpoint1 mode options, each is explained below: Disabled Alarm feature will be turned off (Typical Operation) ...
  • Page 37 Use the 0-9 number keys to enter the desired activation setting. (The ESC key can be used to erase an incorrect value. Each time the ESC key is pressed, one digit will be removed). When the desired activation setting is displayed, press the yellow soft key below enter.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Edx Configuration

    When you are done press the Enter key and the soft keys shown in Figure become available. The default password is “0”. If the password has been changed and forgotten, contact your Dillon distributor for assistance. EDXtreme User Instructions...

  • Page 39: Edx Configuration Menu

    5.1 EDX Configuration Menu Config Setup Comm Mode Units Power ChPwd Reset Reso Select Power-Up Select Power-Up Battery Saver Enter new Display Mode; unit of measure; Yes or No? Standard or See Setup Menu Mode – Yes or CONFIG Force, Last, Dual lbf, kgf, N, Cust Immediate result Enhanced?

  • Page 40: Config--Setup

    5.1.1 Config--Setup The first soft key is Setup. Press this and you access the setup menu shown in Figure 4.1. All its features are covered in that section of the manual. 5.1.2 EDX Config--Comm Press the Comm key to enable or disable wired cell, Com1, and radio communication. Comm Cell COM 1 Radio...
  • Page 41 The following display appears: The * indicates which option is currently selected. Select a baud rate using the Sel keys to scroll through the choices. Choices are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. Press Enter to accept the setting. The following display appears: EDXtreme User Instructions...
  • Page 42 Select a parity value using the Sel keys to scroll through your choices. Choices are none (default), odd and even. Press Enter to accept the setting. The following display appears:  Default Serial Communications  Baud Rate = 9600  Parity = None ...

  • Page 43: Config--Mode

    To configure radio: Press Radio. The following display appears. Radio Mode: (*Enabled) Enter Use the Sel keys to enable or disable the radio mode. If enabled, press the Enter key to proceed. You are asked to enter a Network ID#. This is a unique number (1-255) so the Communicator only speaks to one instrument at a time without “cross-talking.”...

  • Page 44: Config--Units

    5.1.4 Config--Units The next soft key is Units. Use this item to set the units of measure you want available when you use the Units key in the normal operating mode. This can also assign custom units. Custom units are typically used for any of three purposes: To display a unit of measure not found in the standard options, such as ton, tonne, dyne, or KIP.
  • Page 45 Enable Auto-Shutdown screen will be displayed. Auto-Shutdown powers off the instrument automatically. The instrument can be programmed for a fixed operating time or programmed to shut down after a period of inactivity Enable Auto-Shutdown? (Yes) Powering the instrument off regularly allows the batteries to partially recover and maximizes energy extractions from the batteries.

  • Page 46: Config--Chpwd

    IMPORTANT: Changing the password denies access to this menu without entry of the new password. Contact your Dillon distributor if you lose your password. 5.1.7 Config--Reset The last soft key in this set is the Reset soft key. Use this to reset the system to its factory default settings.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Communicator Operation

    Communicator Operation The Dillon Communicator is a remote display and control module designed to work with the EDXtreme. It can be connected by wire or can communicate by radio if both the Communicator and EDXtreme are equipped with optional radio boards.

  • Page 48: Communicator Setup Menu

    There are three soft keys on the first display and four on the second display. The soft key functions are described below: Units Changes the displayed unit of measure. Each press advances the display through this sequence; lbf, kgf, N, custom 1, custom 2. Print Outputs serial data to peripheral devices attached to COM 1.
  • Page 49 Setpts From previous page Clock Future feature Enter Day of Setpt1 Setpt2 month Set setpoint mode: Set setpoint mode: Disabled, Invert Disabled, Invert Enter Month Band, Band, Band, Band, Inverted, Enabled Inverted, Enabled Setpoint Activate? Setpoint Activate? Enter year Enter weight value Enter weight value Setpoint Setpoint...
  • Page 50 Blite Use this to adjust the intensity and mode of the optional backlight. Intensity adjusts the brightness of the backlight. Using Mode you can set the backlight to OFF, ON, or TIMER. If you select TIMER, the backlight will shut off after a configurable period of time (in seconds), without a keystroke.

  • Page 51: Communicator Config Menu

    6.3 Communicator Config Menu The configuration menu, shown in Figure 6.3, allows you to set the items described below. Press the right Arrow key to access the Config menu softkey. Press the Config soft key to enter the menu. Accept the user password displayed (default is 0) or your password if it has been customized.
  • Page 52 You are asked to key in the NUMBER OF EDXTREMES IN NETWORK. 0 = AUTO (0-15): 0. 0 is the default value. If you enter 0, the Dillon communicator will automatically connect to each EDXtreme in the area without configuring each unit.

  • Page 53: Communicator Print Formats

    6.4 Communicator Print Formats Press the Ptfmt soft key to select the print format that will be sent from the Communicator on Com 1 to a peripheral printer when you press the Print soft key. Choose from the formats below. Data sent is shown below. The default is format #1. Format #1 Current displayed value only (peak or live force) plus unit of measure on the active EDX only.
  • Page 54 Position Description 10-16 Displayed unit of measure (up to 7 characters) 18-25 Peak force number 27-33 Displayed unit of measure (up to 7 characters) 9,17,26 Commas Carriage Return Example 1: <sp><sp><sp>104.5,<sp><sp><sp><sp>lbf,<sp><sp><sp>302.5,<sp><sp><sp><sp>lbf<CR> Example 2 (custom unit) <sp>140000.,<sp><sp><sp><sp><sp>kg,<sp>165450., ,<sp><sp><sp><sp><sp>kg<CR> This would yield (shown in courier): 111111111122222222223333333333444444444455555555 123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567 104.5,...
  • Page 55 Format #5 Live force, unit of measure, peak force, unit of measure for active EDXtreme only. All tab separated. 11/19/13 (if enabled) 12:46:00 (if enabled) 104.5<tab>lbf<CR> (if presently displaying live readings) 302.5<tab>lbf<CR> (if presently displaying peak readings) Format #6 Cell #, description, live force, unit of measure for all active EDXs plus a total.

  • Page 56: Chapter 7 General Information

    General Information 7.1 Changing Batteries 7.1.1 EDXtreme To replace discharged batteries, unscrew the battery compartment cap on the right side of the dynamometer. Remove the two C cells and replace them with the + poles inserted first. If the spring in the cap becomes detached, you can reattach it by aligning the large end over the counterbored hole and turning the spring counterclockwise while pushing the spring into the hole.
  • Page 57 Place the battery box on a stable surface and remove the securing screw with a #1 phillips screwdriver. Remove the batteries (with a screwdriver if necessary) and replace with new AA batteries. Be sure to observe polarity when installing new batteries. Place the cover back on the battery holder and tighten the securing screw.

  • Page 58: Battery Life

    Push the battery holder back into the bottom of the communicator.Place the black battery cover back on the bottom of the Communicator. 7.2 Battery Life The time required between battery changes can vary with usage, functions enabled, temperature, duration of use and recovery time, display update rate, battery grade and more.

  • Page 59: Radio Information

    Many things can degrade radio signals, such as brick walls, metal reinforced concrete, machinery and even wiring within walls. Other systems such as wireless networks and cordless phones may degrade or interfere with operation of the Dillon radio-equipped system. As an FCC approved instrument on a license-free radio band, the instrument must accept interference received from other devices that share the same frequency and airspace.
  • Page 60 Place spacer on a solid surface and use a hammer to start the roll pins into the two small spacer holes. See Figure 7.2. Figure 7.2 Inserting Roll Pin Insert through matching holes in dynamometer body. Lay the dynamometer on the spacers on a solid surface with the roll pins protruding from the top.

  • Page 61: Chapter 8 Common Configurations

    Common Configurations EDXtreme being used stand-alone (no RS-232 or Communicator remote) Key Settings (EDXtreme): COM1 Trans Level – Disabled CELL Trans Level – Disabled EDXtreme connected to a computer Key Settings (EDXtreme): CELL Trans Level – RS-232 (all other parameters should agree with peripheral such as baud, data bits &...
  • Page 62 Key Settings (EDXtreme 2): COM1 Trans Level – Disabled RADIO Trans Level – Enable Network ID (1-255) Network Name: (example EDX 2) Key Settings (EDXtreme 3): COM1 Trans Level – Disabled RADIO Trans Level – Enable Network ID: (1-255) Network Name: (example EDX 3) Key Settings (EDXtreme 4): COM1 Trans Level –...

  • Page 63: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution EDX powers on momentarily Low battery Replace with high quality alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable and turns off batteries. Bad keypad Have unit serviced. EDX does not power on Low battery Replace with high quality alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 64 Remote reading changes to Low batteries, lost See steps above for improving communications. dashes communications Display locks up on Poor connection Remove batteries from EDX and Communicator, replace them and power DILLON marquee between EDX and Communicator EDXtreme User Instructions...

  • Page 65: Chapter 10 Weighing And Force Measurement Practices

    To achieve published accuracy you must use the shackle pins and centering spacers provided by Dillon. 10.4 Torque and Bending Torque and bending should be avoided. Use swivels on the lifting wire for anti-torque and avoid side forces.

  • Page 66: Good Force Measurement Practice

    10.6 Good Force Measurement Practice EDXtreme User Instructions...

  • Page 67: Chapter 11 Specifications

    0.3% of capacity for EDX-75T and above.* Repeatability: 0.1% of capacity up to EDX-50T.* 0.3% of capacity for EDX-75T and above.* * Normal resolution mode with Dillon provided shackles. Proof Load: 150% of capacity up to EDX-75T. 110% of capcity EDX-100T and above.

  • Page 68: Communicator Ii Specifications

    11.2 Communicator II Specifications Designed to NEMA 3 / IP54 with optional sleeve. Suitable for protected outdoor use. Enclosure: 9.5 x 5.0 x 2.5 inch (241 x 127 x 64mm). Instrument Size: Not applicable. Only sends and receives digital information. Accuracy: 128 x 64 dot-graphic LCD display can show full readings up to 5 instruments.

  • Page 69: Bluetooth Specifications

    11.4 Bluetooth Specifications Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) v4.2 Frequency 2.402 - 2.480 GHz Transmit Power +4dBm receive sensitivity Antenna Type Internal Monopole Range Up to 100m in free space FCC ID SQGBL652 IC ID 3147A-BL652 11.5 Capacity and Resolution Model* Capacity x Resolution (normal/enhanced) Overload†...
  • Page 70 EDXtreme User Instructions...
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