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Operator's Manual
Manual 984: Issue 3
Crane Electronics Ltd
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever,
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Copyright © Nov 2008 by Crane Electronics Ltd
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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  • Page 1 NOTICE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever, without the prior permission in writing from Crane Electronics Ltd is forbidden. Copyright © Nov 2008 by Crane Electronics Ltd The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 2: Ce Marking

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL CE MARKING Manufacturer: Crane Electronics Ltd. Address: Watling Drive Sketchley Meadows Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 3EY United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1455 251488 Declares that this product has been assessed and complies with the requirements of the relevant CE Directives.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Features and Dimensions Changing the Settings (Quick Read) Specifications Plot Trace (Last Reading only) Controls and Connections Quick Store Mode TMAC Opta Controls Taking a Reading (Quick Store) Physical Requirements Changing the Settings (Quick Store) Connections View Readings (Quick Store)

  • Page 4: Packing List

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL PACKING LIST The following items are supplied with the TorqueStar unit. 1 x TMAC Opta Digital Torque Reader 1 x User Manual (this book) 1 x Quick start guide 1 x Mains cable 1 x Menu Navigation Guide Please check these items are all present and notify Crane immediately of any shortages.

  • Page 5: Overview

    The TMAC Opta is a versatile unit for use with all transducerised, automatic shut-off or electrically shut-off tools. Control may be based on torque only, torque and angle or impulse count.

  • Page 6: Features And Dimensions

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS POWER Mains powered WEIGHT 7.5 Kg (approx.) CONSTRUCTION Steel Plate OUTPUT Serial RS 232 Data DIMENSIONS 156mm (D) x 250mm (W) x 300mm (H)

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Issued with calibration certificate traceable to national and international standards. 12 months typical recalibration interval. Warranty: 12 months parts and labour. Servicing: Crane Electronics Ltd offer a full repair facility and calibration to UKAS and international standards. MAINS ADAPTOR POWER REQUIREMENTS Input: 230V AC 50 Hz...

  • Page 8: Controls And Connections

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Note: Depending on the configuration, the TMAC Opta may not have all of the connectors available on the top panel.

  • Page 9: Tmac Opta Controls

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL TMAC OPTA CONTROLS ARROW (CURSOR) KEYS Keypad - used to navigate around the Opta screen and to move between fields for editing etc. GREEN (ENTER) RED KEY (CANCEL) KEY - used for - used for cancelling confirming a an option .

  • Page 10: Physical Requirements

    For indoor use only Mounting Wall mounting brackets are available. Weight (without cables) typically 7.5kg NOTE: The TMAC Opta can be mounted as shown using the supplied brackets vertically (212mm x 345mm fixing centres), or horizontally (296 mm x 260mm fixing centres).

  • Page 11: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Shutoff Valve Connections (see diagram below) Connect the negative terminal of the Shutoff Valve to the 0v terminal block inside the TMAC Opta. Connect the positive terminal of the Shutoff Valve to J5A-15 on the I/O board. Connect J5A-16 on the I/O board to the 24v terminal block inside the TMAC Opta.
  • Page 12 Connect the supply for the Proportional Valve to 0v and 24v terminal block. Recommended Wire The recommended wire size for all connections to the TMAC Opta is 16/0.2 which is capable of carrying 1A. MC Module Connections (see diagram below) Connect Grey wire to 24v terminal block.

  • Page 13: I/O Connections

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Inputs There are 8 inputs (1 to 8) They have been assigned default functions. The inputs can be assigned the following functions: Function Name Description None CutTorq. Disable the tool. DO NOT USE AS AN EMERGENCY STOP. Low is inactive; if it goes high or has a positive pulse, then the tool shut off is activated.
  • Page 14 OPERATOR’S MANUAL The maximum current on the relay contacts is 1A. The customer is responsible for diode protecting any inductive loads on the output (e.g. using a 1N4001). See Shutoff Valve connections. General The unit will provide up to 1A at 24V (+/-10%). For example, if all 8 relays are being used at the same time, each should be limited to 125mA (if using the internal supply).
  • Page 15 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Outputs There are 8 outputs. Output 8 is set to Cut Torque. This is fixed The other 7 outputs can be assigned to any of the following events Event Name Description Page 1 Never Never change Error Transducer error >Counter Above readings taken counter >Thresh...

  • Page 16: Tmac Modules

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL SG2ndNIS Subgroup 2 parameter not within spec limits SGCyclOK Subgroup cycle is OK SGCycNOK Subgroup cycle is not OK SGCycNIC Subgroup cycle is not within control limits SGCycNIS Subgroup cycle is not within spec limits Page 4 Run O/P High when in measure mode CycHI RT Cycle is above spec limit (real-time)

  • Page 17: Functions - Misc Settings

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL FUNCTIONS Standard Controls The TMAC Opta operation is similar to the Torquestar Opta The basic controls are described in the Torquestar Opta Menu Navigation Guide. The general functionality of the unit is described in the Torquestar Opta Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 18 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Page 2 is Opta Global Settings Storage Modes Enabled All Modes No Job Status Autosave Only Erase All Disabled. If ticked then a user cannot erase all data from a job. Restricted Editing. Prevents the user from creating Jobs. Printer Width.
  • Page 19 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Page 5 is TMAC global settings ReadingCount. (0 to 999,999) When the Reading Counter reaches this value the “>Counter” output event is fired. On a measure screen “Tool Count” changes to “>TOOL COUNT”. After editing the reading count you will be asked if you want to reset the Reading Counter.
  • Page 20 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Page 8 is TMAC Input Settings Select previous/next input with keys 4/5 Define the event (see list on page 13 - inputs) Status. “N/O” (Normally Open) or “N/C” (Normally Closed) Name. You can give each input a user defined text label Pages 9-12 are for BCD Inputs Using BCD for job selection.
  • Page 21 OPERATOR’S MANUAL BCD1 and BCD2 may be used together. BCD1 inputs must give a zero Job No. for the BCD2 job to be selected (and vice-versa) otherwise the Job List is selected. Example. Use two 8-way selector switches to provide a selection of 14 jobs: Assign the functions to each input as follows: input1 = BCD1Input1,input2 = BCD1Input2,input3 = BCD1Input3, input4 = BCD2Input1,input5 = BCD2Input2,input6 = BCD2Input3.
  • Page 22 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Page 14 is TMAC Proportional Air Control Diagnostics “Air%” field displays/sets the current Air setting. Press enter whilst on any “Set Air To “ label to set the Air to that percentage. Page 15 is Cal Factor A Cal Factor can be entered to compensate for different tools.
  • Page 23 OPERATOR’S MANUAL NOTE: Quick Store Only Mode 20,000 readings can be stored. They are stored FIFO (First In First Out), i.e. the 20,001 reading will cause the 1 reading to be lost. NOTE: The FIFO storage system works this way: The unit can store up to 20,000 readings.

  • Page 24: Printing

    RS 232 TERMINAL EMULATOR The TMACOpta can be set to automatically send its readout The TMAC Opta can be set to automatically send its readout data to a suitable RS 232 Terminal Emulator. To do this, first data to a serial printer.

  • Page 25: Switching On

    WITH CARE, AS ALL SETTINGS AND DATA WILL BE This can vary, depending on whichever screen was last LOST. showing on the TMAC Opta display. To perform a Cold Reset SWITCHING OFF From the Main Menu, access the Tools screen.

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL MAIN MENU TO ACCESS OTHER MODES Select the Other Modes Panel. This is the default screen for the TMAC. Select the required Icon. The Options are: From the Main Menu, the user can change the Language of the TMAC - see below. Quick Store - See page 30 Jobs - See page 34 To switch off, see page 25.

  • Page 27: Users

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL USERS Icons used in the Users Menu Previous user The TMAC Opta can store up to 10 User names each with a Next user password. Users from this list can log in to the TMAC (see page 27).

  • Page 28: Setting The Time And Date

    NOTE: Before entering the Quick Read Mode, make sure Enter the required figures using the numbers on the key- a suitable transducer is connected to the TMAC Opta, pad. After each entry, press the DOWN arrow key. When otherwise an error message will be displayed on the date is correct, ENTER to return to the setup screen.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Transducer/Power Tool

    CONNECTING A TRANSDUCER OR TAKING A READING (QUICK READ) POWER TOOL With the transducer connected to the TMAC Opta, apply Connect a suitable transducer to the TMACOpta torque to the transducer using a suitable tool and observe the reading on the screen.

  • Page 30: Changing The Settings (Quick Read)

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL The options available will vary according to the chosen CHANGING THE SETTINGS (QUICK READ) measure mode. To change the settings for the chosen Quick Read mode, select the Settings icon To change the Units of Measurement, highlight the required Units from the list and ENTER.

  • Page 31: Plot Trace (Last Reading Only)

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL PLOT TRACE (LAST READING ONLY) Icons used in Plot Screen When zoom is selected, selecting the key, a dotted Fine movement (of cursor/zoom box) rectangle (marquee) appears in the display. Use the arrow Toggle keys to position the panel over the portion of the plot to be Coarse movement magnified and Zoom In or Zoom out.

  • Page 32: Quick Store Mode

    QUICK STORE MODE screen. Attach the cable from the transducer to the connector When the TMAC Opta is switched on, it will return to the on the base of the TMAC (see page 29). screen which was showing when it was switched off. To access other modes select the Other Modes panel.
  • Page 33 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Icons used in the Quick Store mode The top LED will light to show the status of the reading:- Fault cause indicator AMBER - Measurement is below the preset minimum torque Auto save ON setting. An arrow pointing down will appear on the screen to Autosave OFF - confirm and the machine will give a single beep.

  • Page 34: Changing The Settings (Quick Store)

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL The options available will vary according to the chosen CHANGING THE SETTINGS (QUICK STORE) measure mode. To change the settings for the chosen Quick Reading mode, To change the Units of Measurement, highlight the required Units from the list and ENTER. select the Settings icon To change the Direction of rotation, highlight the required The screen will now display the Settings Menu and the...
  • Page 35 OPERATOR’S MANUAL min. displayed on screen) and ENTER. (NOTE: Shutoff triggered at 2nd param. USL) NOTE: The Second Param. USL and LSL can be displayed as either an angle or as a percentage of the USL. To change, highlight the desired option (radio button) and ENTER. To change the 2nd Param.Target, key in the required figure (between th e max.

  • Page 36: View Readings (Quick Store)

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL VIEW STATISTICS VIEW READINGS (QUICK STORE) The View Statistics screen (select ) shows the following From the Quick Store mode select View readings. information for the last group of readings taken: A list of the current readings will appear in a similar format - (x-Bar) - for both Torque and Angle (if applicable) to the one shown below.

  • Page 37: Jobs

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL Options Available JOBS View readings NOTE: A user must be logged in before any Job can be Add a new Job performed. For explanation of ‘Jobs’ - see glossary. Edit a Job The TMACOpta can store a number of jobs consisting of 1 Delete a job - 14000 Subgroups, each containing up to 1 - 50 samples.

  • Page 38: View Readings (Jobs)

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL Options Available Access the Reading Status screen for a particular reading. Screen will prompt to ‘Select fault’ View the statistics for the list. See View Statistics page 36. Options are No Fault, Stripped Thread, Double Hit, Blind See a plot of the readings. See Plot Readings page 36. Hole, Crossed Thread, Other Bolt Cause or Operator Print the list.
  • Page 39 OPERATOR’S MANUAL The Job setup parameters are stored over several pages. To change the Torque LSL (Lower Specification Limit), To access these move to the next page or move to the key in the required figure (between the max. and min. previous page.

  • Page 40: Rounds

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL As the user takes readings, the TMAC will count down Icons used in the Jobs Menu each Job subgroup showing the name of the Job (see Add comment Jobs Mode page 21) until all of the Jobs in the Round are complete.

  • Page 41: Transducer Templates

    Move job down list Delete Job TRANSDUCER TEMPLATES The TMAC Opta has 9 preset transducer templates which are editable by the user. This can be selected by the user in Jobs mode if the transducer is non UTA and therefore not recognised by the TMAC Opta.

  • Page 42: Communications

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL To change the transducer type, select the required COMMUNICATIONS Transducer Type (UTA, I/S or H/O). To return to the Txd Templates screen without change CANCEL. The TMAC can be connected to a Windows based PC to upload and download data using the Opta Comms software To Change the Span, key in the required figure (between available from Crane.

  • Page 43: Graphs

    On the PC enter the following:- GRAPHS Start Control Panel Network Connections TMAC Opta allows the selection of the maximum duration Local Area Connection of the Trace function. Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Select the time required to suit your application.

  • Page 44: Network Card Setup

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL ON TMAC Enter: Host 10.0.0.2 (IP address for LAN card) Enter Misc. menu and Auto print screen. Port 10002 (port 2 address for LAN card) Set comm. Port to 1. SET HYPER TERMINAL UP AS FOLLOWS: Enter Quick Read and Peak. Check printer icon is ticked at bottom of Double click Hyper Terminal screen, if not press 3.

  • Page 45: Control Limits

    OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONTROL LIMITS Users have a choice, which made on a ‘PER JOB’ basis, to work with Control Limits or Spec Limits. The Control Limits, if enabled by the user, will be editable in the same way as the Spec Limits: either as absolute values or Plus/Minus Percentages value of the Target value.
  • Page 46 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Spec Limits only (a.k.a. LSL/USL) Control Limits (a.k.a. LCL/UCL) LEDs: Amber LED: Value < LSL Amber LED: LSL <= Value < LCL UCL > Value => USL Green LED: LSL <= Value <= USL Green LED: LCL <= Value <= UCL Red LED: Value >...

  • Page 47: Glossary Of Terms

    Specification of one particular torque value to be collected. This is an index which indicates whether the process will Each Job has a name of up to 31 characters. TMAC Opta produce units within the tolerance limits. If the process is can store up to 275 different Jobs at any one time.
  • Page 48 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Standard Deviation σ Vertical plus Prompt Is a measure of the variation of the samples of a statistical Identical in procedure to that of Vertical mode except that group. before stepping to the next characteristic, TorqueStar will If a group of n values has a mean of x then its standard prompt for the fitting of a transducer (even though the correct deviation is given by;...

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