SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual ABLE OF CONTENTS General information ....................3 1.1. Receiving and inspection ....................3 1.2. Model specifications ......................3 General instructions ....................4 2.1. Assembly ......................... 4 2.2. Setting direction of rotation .................... 4 General safety rules ....................5 3.1.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual 1. G ENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Receiving and inspection The SDM Battery is shipped with the following: • SDM Battery tool • Two Li-Ion battery packs • Battery charger • Standard reaction arm • Calibration certificate •...
If breakdown, malfunction, or damage occurs, DO NOT attempt to repair, contact Radial Torque Tools B.V. immediately. SDM Battery Series torque wrenches are reversible, non-impacting, torque controlled tightening tools and must always be operated with the following: •...
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual 3. G ENERAL SAFETY RULES This tool is developed for tightening and loosening threaded fasteners using extremely high forces. For your safety and that of others, warning labels and attention labels are prominently attached to the torque wrench and its accessories.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual • Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. • Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool operation.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual • Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. • Be careful not to drop, shake, or strike the battery. •...
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual WARNING! While in use, this tool must be supported at all times in order to prevent unexpected release in the event of a fastener or component failure. 3.6.2. Reaction arm height Ensure that the height of the socket is even with the height of the reaction arm. CORRECT: The reaction arm and socket are even.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual 4. B ATTERY AND CHARGING 4.1. Light indications charger Red lit Charger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge. Yellow flashing When the temperature of the battery is too low (<0°C (<32°F)), it is in a trickle charge mode until the temperature of the battery goes up to over 0°C (32°F).
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual Charging the battery 4.2. Note: • When charging a cool battery pack (below 0°C (32°F) in a warm place, leave the battery pack at the place and wait for more than one hour to warm up the battery to the level of the ambient temperature.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual 4.3. Li-ion battery pack Note: • Your battery pack is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before first use. • Remove the battery pack when the tool is not in use, to avoid damage to the battery pack and reduce the service life.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual 5. D ISPLAY SCREEN 5.1. General display description The following image is the display screens of SDM Battery tool with the LED indicator light and the function keys. Yellow LED indicator Red LED indicator Green LED indicator Triangle Circle...
5.3. Torque Chart The SDM Battery Series cannot be set to the high torque values on screen. To determine the import torque a Torque Chart must be used. Totally 80 torque settings can be chosen. Please look up the setting on the Torque Chart that can be found on the gearbox sticker and an extended Torque Chart can be found on the calibration certificate.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual 5.4. Set torque The primary display shows the torque value next to icon. Press simultaneously to enter the torque setting screen. Press to enter the password screen first. v2024.10.02 Page 14...
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SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual Press to move the cursor to the number wish to be adjusted. Press to increase the number, up to 9. If press and hold, the number field will increase rapidly. Press to decrease the number, down to 0. If press and hold, the number field will decrease rapidly. Press to confirm the password.
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SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual Press to adjust the torque settings. Press to increase the torque setting Press to decrease the torque setting Press to confirm the selected torque setting Find the corresponding torque to 1 Nm – 9 Nm at the torque chart and calibration certificate. v2024.10.02 Page 16...
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SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual Press 2 times to return to the main screen. The selected torque value is now shown on the top left corner of the screen. Hold the trigger until the torque is reached. When the tightening reaches the torque, the tool will automatically shut off and the tightening is completed.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual 5.5. Presets Select the preset number that you wish to adjust its configuration, there are a total 8 presets available. Press simultaneously to enter the torque setting screen. Press to enter the password screen first. v2024.10.02 Page 18...
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SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual Press to move the cursor to the number wish to be adjusted. Press to increase the number, up to 9. If press and hold, the number field will increase rapidly. Press to decrease the number, down to 0. If press and hold, the number field will decrease rapidly. Press to confirm the password.
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SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual Press to enter for setting. The screen background turns to white from black. Press to select bigger number Press to select smaller number Press to confirm and save, and press the screen background colour turns to black from white.
SDM B ATTERY ERIES User Manual 6. W ARRANTY 6.1. New tool warranty Radial B.V. guarantees the proper performance of the goods delivered for a period of twelve (12) months after delivery to the final customer. And is limited to fifteen (15) months after the original calibration date. 6.2.
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