ABLE OF ONTENTS Manual Revision History ....................3 Important Safety Notice ....................4 General Power Tool Safety Warnings..................4 BATTERY Pack Safety Warnings ....................6 Symbol Identification ......................... 6 1.0 General Information ....................7 1.1 Receiving and Inspection ...................... 7 1.2 Specifications ........................
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7.2 Turning On Bluetooth: Troubleshooting................26 8.0 Additional Information .................... 27 9.0 Warranty ......................... 27 9.1 New tool warranty ......................27 9.2 Repaired tool warranty: ...................... 27 9.3 Exceptions to warranty: ...................... 27 10.0 Contact Us ......................28...
MPORTANT AFETY OTICE WARNING! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY. RADIAL TORQUE TOOLS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH INJURY. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. General Power Tool Safety Warnings The term “power tool”...
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g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
BATTERY Pack Safety Warnings Do not operate the tool or charge the battery before reading the safety instructions and warnings detailed in this manual. If breakdown, malfunction, or damage occurs, DO NOT attempt to repair; contact Radial Torque Tools B.V. or your local RAD distributor immediately. •...
1.0 G ENERAL NFORMATION 1.1 Receiving and Inspection The Smart Socket™ System is shipped with the following: • Smart Socket™ (includes internal rechargeable LiPo battery) • Socket Retaining Pin • Socket Retaining Pin O-Ring (or set screw for smaller Smart Sockets™) •...
Charge Time Hours Approx. 1 Approx. 2 Storage Time (Must be fully charged) Months Table 1.2.2: Charging Specifications 1.2.3 Environmental Specifications All Environmental Specifications must be observed before the Smart Socket™ is used. All Models °C °F Ambient Operating Temperature Range Optimum Battery Life 5 to 35 41 to 95...
2.2 Battery Charging and Storage Battery life and charge capacity will be greatly extended by observing the optimal operating, charging, and storage temperature ranges stated in Section 1.2 - Specifications. To charge the battery, plug the supplied USB charging/data cable into the Smart Socket™’s Micro USB port and a computer or the supplied USB wall charger.
3.1 LCD Screen The Smart Socket™ displays the most important information on the LCD Screen. Once the Smart Socket™ is turned on, the main screen may appear as below: Bluetooth On Battery Level Tool Status Units Measurement Method Once the display shows “READY,” the Smart Socket™ is ready to record torque values. The Peak or Tracking torque will be displayed on the LCD Screen (see Section 4.3 –...
4.3 Measurement Method The Measurement Method set in the Smart Socket™ will determine what values are displayed during or after a torque cycle. The possible Measurement Methods are Peak Mode or Track Mode. Both are described in detail below. To select the desired Measurement Method: •...
4.5 Operation with Target Mode Enabled Refer to Section 6 – Pre-Deployment Configuration for more information on how to set up the Smart Socket™. If “Target PASS/FAIL Enable” is enabled within Configuration, a “PASS” or “FAIL” message will be displayed on the display after a torque cycle.
4.6 Operation with Target Mode Disabled Refer to Section 6 – Pre-Deployment Configuration, for more information on how to set up the Smart Socket™. If “Target PASS/FAIL Enable” is disabled within Configuration, the Smart Socket™ will be in “Audit” mode and may be operated using Peak or Track mode.
5.1 Software Installation & PC Requirements The RT Data Logger Software is compatible with Window XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 operating systems. Note: The “SQLite” download package is for customers with a Windows 8 or Windows 10 computer or for those that do not have an existing database (compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10).
Click the name of the Smart Socket™ once it has been discovered (Figure 5.2.1-3). Enter the correct Pairing Code (Figure 5.2.1-4). Note: The default Pairing Code is “1111”. Refer to Section 5.8 – Changing the Bluetooth Pin, for information on how to change the Pairing Code.
Smart Socket™ will appear under “Other devices” once paired but may show “Not connected”. Note: Connection is “sleeping” and will wake up when connection to RT Data Logger is established. 10. Open the RT Data Logger Software. 11. Select “Scan All Active Transducers” from the bottom of the screen (Figure 5.2.2-2). The Smart Socket™ should now be connected to the PC.
5.4 Deleting (Closing) Data Logs Closing Data Logs allows the operator to remove the Log from the device. The Log information will remain accessible from the Data Logger. The title of the closed Log will be automatically modified to represent the date it was closed.
5.6 Printing Reports This feature allows the user to print a Data Log Report for a selected Data Log. To print a Data Log report: Select the Data Log you want to print. In the “File” drop down menu, press “Print Data Log Report” (Figure 5.6-1). Figure 5.6-1: Print Data Log Report Button The Data Log report will be printed to the default printer that is set up on your PC.
When confirmed “Yes” or “No,” a file browser will be opened asking for a location to save the file (Figure 5.7-3). Figure 5.7-3: Saving the Data Log The file can now be opened and modified on the computer. 5.8 Changing the Bluetooth Pin Changing the Bluetooth pin allows the user to change the Pairing Code of the Smart Socket™.
After the new pin is entered, reset the Smart Socket™ and reconnect it to the PC using the new Pairing Code. 6.0 P EPLOYMENT ONFIGURATION Prior to each deployment, the user should verify that the Smart Socket™ is configured as desired. Access to a computer running the RT Data Logger software is required.
Once all the desired changes have been made, press “Update”. 6.1.1 Date and Time The date and time can be set manually or automatically. Press “Use Current Time” to use the computer’s date and time. The calendar icon to the right of the text box can also be used to quickly find the correct date. 6.1.2 Measurement Units Select the desired units from the “Units”...
6.2 Operating Modes To access the Operating Modes, select “Setup” from the “Tool” drop down menu in the RT Data Logger Software. Figure 6.2-1: Tool Setup Menu Operating Modes (refer to Figure 6.2-1 above): Target Pass/Fail Enable (see Sections 4.5 – Operation with Target Mode Enabled and 4.6 – Operation with Target Mode Disabled): When “Target Pass/Fail Enable”...
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Figure 6.2-3: Graph Torque Button The Torque vs Time Graph will then be displayed on the screen (Figure 6.2-4). Figure 6.2-4: Torque Vs Time Graph When a pull is done with the Smart Socket™, a live graph will be created on the Torque vs Time screen (Figure 6.2-5).
7.0 T ROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your Smart Socket™, please first check that all instructions in the User Manual have been followed and the device/battery is charged. WARNING! Never open the Smart Socket™ cover without the authorization of Radial Torque Tools B.V.. Do not remove the battery cover or attempt to repair the device or replace the battery.
7.1.6 Display Shows “Unload” Solution: Press the keypad centre button. If error persists contact Radial Torque Tools B.V. or your local RAD distributor for return/inspection. 7.1.7 Battery Does Not Hold a Charge Solution: The Battery needs to be replaced; contact Radial Torque Tools B.V. or your local RAD distributor for return/inspection.
8.0 A DDITIONAL NFORMATION Bluetooth module used in the product: NINA-W156-03B This device contains FCC ID: XPYNINAW106 IC: 8595A-NINAW106 This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1: This device may not cause interference; and 2: This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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