Setting Strap Tension; Setting Soft Tension - Signode BXT3-32 Operating Instructions Manual

4.3

Setting strap tension

The set tension force is displayed continuously when the tool is ready for operation.
► Press "Tension force" button (2).
– The set tension force flashes for 5 sec-
onds.
– The + (1) and – (3) buttons appear.
– Unused displays disappear.
► Press the + (1) or – (3) button until the desired
tension force is displayed.
– The status indicator bar (4) shows the set
tension force in relation to the possible
maximum value.
► Save: Press the "Tension force" button (2) or
wait for 5 seconds.
● Switch between display in "N" or "lbf": Press the flashing "Tension force" button (2) for
two seconds.
● Every time the button is pressed an acoustic signal confirms the action.
● The tension force is displayed continuously when the tool is operational.
● Setting soft tension (Section 4.4).
BXT3-32:
Standard:
Soft
(rounded values)
* N = Newton, lbf = pound-force per square inch
4.4

Setting soft tension

When soft tension is set the tension wheel starts more slowly and the tension force is reduced. This
prevents excessive soiling of the straps.
► Press "Soft" button (1).
– The soft mode is deactivated when the
"SOFT" display (2) changes position and
is shown outlined.
► Press "Soft" button (1).
The soft mode is activated when the
–
"SOFT" display (3) changes position and
is shown in bold.
– The displayed tension force is reduced
correspondingly.
– On the left under the tension force an "S"
(4) also appears.
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