Torquimetro MARK-10 CTA100
Torquimetro MARK-10 CTA100
Torquimetro MARK-10 CTA100
Users Guide
Thank you!
Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series CTA Cap Torque Tester. We are confident that you will get many years of service from this product. The CTA can be used to test cap torque for a number of different closure shapes and sizes, along with other types of samples. To maintain normal functioning of the tester, avoid repetitive overloads and shock loads. We hope that this Users Guide will provide a comprehensive explanation of the CTAs operation and sufficient detail on its specifications. However, if you have any other questions or concerns, our technical support and engineering teams will be eager to help you. Thank you again for your purchase and happy testing!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNPACKING AND SETTING UP ............................................... 3 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS ....................................................... 3 CONTROLS ................................................................................ 4 DISPLAY ..................................................................................... 4 POWER ....................................................................................... 5 SETTING UP THE SAMPLE ...................................................... 5 CONFIGURATION ...................................................................... 6 CALIBRATION ........................................................................... 7 OUTPUTS ................................................................................... 8 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 9 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................... 10 WARRANTY ............................................................................. 10 OTHER MARK-10 PRODUCTS ............................................... 11
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Item
Flat jaws set (optional, see below) Adjustable jaws set (optional, see below) Carrying case (optional) AC adapter Battery Certificate of calibration
CONTROLS
POWER / ENTER Turns power on and off. Also used to select configuration menu items. PEAK / ADVANCE Used to switch between Clockwise Peak, Counterclockwise Peak and Normal (real time) display modes. The actual peak readings are always captured and can be recalled at any time by pressing this button. Also used to step through configuration menu items. ZERO Zeros any tare value (up to the full capacity of the gauge) and clears the peak readings stored in memory. DATA Used to output the torque data point currently displayed. UNITS Changes measurement units between lbin, Ncm, and kgmm.
DISPLAY
The display consists of a 4 1/2-digit section and several indicators. Their functions are listed below. LO BAT CW CCW CW PEAK CCW PEAK LBIN, NCM, KGMM - - - - (dashes) Low battery voltage indicator Clockwise torque indicator Counterclockwise torque indicator Peak clockwise torque indicator Peak counterclockwise torque indicator Units of measurement Overload (>110% of range) Reduce torque immediately
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POWER
The CTA can be operated by the included 9V non-rechargeable battery or by the included AC adapter. Battery life is approximately 30 hours. Do not use adapters other than supplied or instrument damage may occur. There are three levels of low battery voltage indication. At the first level the display shows a steady "LO BAT" indicating approximately one hour of charge remaining. The second level is indicated by a flashing "LO BAT" indicator. At the third level the whole display except the "LO BAT" indicator will flash for three seconds after which time the instrument will turn itself off. This prevents the instrument from working at voltages too low for reliable operation. To access the battery, loosen the four screws on the bottom plate.
CONFIGURATION
Series CTA torque testers have several features with programmable options allowing many user-specified choices. To enter the configuration menu, perform the following: 1. Turn off the tester 2. Press and hold PEAK 3. Turn on the tester 4. Release PEAK The version number of the internal software will be displayed for a short time. The following secondary functions of keys are used during the configuration process: ENTER ADVANCE Used to select a menu choice Used to step through menu choices
NOTE: Once the menu has been entered, it can only be exited if changes have been made. The following list shows all configuration options. Italics indicate factory settings. 232 - RS-232 settings sub-menu 232d Output Disabled 232E Output Enabled 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 7-1E 7-1o 7-2E 7-2o 7-2n 8-1E 8-1o 8-1n 8-2n Ft F Ft n 300 baud 600 baud 1200 baud 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud 7 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity 7 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd parity 7 data bits, 2 stop bits, even parity 7 data bits, 2 stop bits, odd parity 7 data bits, 2 stop bits, no parity 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd parity 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity 8 data bits, 2 stop bits, no parity Full data (numeric + units) Numeric data only
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AoFF - Automatic shutoff settings sub-menu no Disabled 1 1-minute automatic shutoff 5 5-minute 10 10-minute 20 20-minute " " 30 30-minute " " init - Initial (default) settings sub-menu LBIN Pound-inch as default unit KGMM Kilogram-millimeter as default unit NCM Newton-centimeter as default unit CCW Real time display at turn on PEAK CW Peak clockwise display at turn on PEAK CCW Peak counterclockwise display at turn on CAL - Calibration sub-menu. See CALIBRATION section.
CALIBRATION
To properly calibrate the CTA, application of a precise torque value equal to the full capacity of the tester in pound-inches (regardless of the displayed units) is required. While holding PEAK, turn on power to the tester. When CAL appears on the display, press ENTER three times to select the calibration mode. At the null prompt, press ZERO. At the SPAn prompt, apply the calibration torque and press ENTER. The display will show uuuu or nnnn if the calibration torque is insufficient or excessive, respectively. If this happens, the only way to terminate the calibration mode is by momentarily disconnecting the battery or connecting the AC adapter to the tester without plugging the other end into a wall outlet. This will stop the calibration procedure without making any changes to the previous calibration data. Successful calibration is indicated by donE on the display. Press ENTER to save the changes and resume normal operation.
OUTPUTS
RS-232
Data transmission can be initiated by pressing DATA or through an external device by sending ASCII "?". The tester will respond by sending the current reading in either full or numeric format, depending on the configuration setting (see Configuration section). Polarity sign indicates CW (+) or CCW (-) torque. The transmitted string has the following format: [POLARITY (SPACE OR -)][DATA][SPACE][UNITS (IF ENABLED)][CRLF]
Mitutoyo BCD
This output is useful for connection to data collectors, printers, multiplexers or any other device capable of accepting Mitutoyo BCD data. The transmission is initiated by pressing DATA or by the receiving device.
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
DB-9P
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RS-232 receive RS-232 transmit Mitutoyo request Mitutoyo clock Signal ground No Connection No Connection Mitutoyo ready Mitutoyo data
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SPECIFICATIONS
Accuracy: Sampling rate: Display update rate: Safe overload: Outputs (optional): RS-232: Mitutoyo: Connector: Power: Battery life: Weight: Capacity x resolution: CTA12 CTA50 CTA100 12 x 0.01 lbFin, 140 x 0.1 kgFmm, 135 x 0.1 Ncm 50 x 0.05 lbFin, 580 x 0.5 kgFmm, 570 x 0.5 Ncm 100 x 0.1 lbFin, 1150 x 1 kgFmm, 1150 x 1 Ncm Baud rates between 300 and 9600 Standard Mitutoyo BCD output 9-pin D-type male 9V battery or AC adapter 30 hours of continuous operation 6.5 lb [2.9 kg] 0.5% of full scale 1digit 65/s 2.5/s in normal mode, 65/s in peak mode 150% of gauge capacity. Display shows ---- (dashes) above 110%.
DIMENSIONS
in [mm]
7.8 [199.3]
10.7 [270.5]
6.0 [151.9] MAX 1.3 [33.0] MIN 4.4 [111.8] MAX 0.25 [6.35] MIN
4.8 [121.8]
WARRANTY
Mark-10 Corporation expressly warrants to its buyer for three (3) years from the date of delivery that the goods sold are free from defects in workmanship and materials. Mark-10 Corporation will, at its option, repair or replace or refund the purchase price of goods found to be defective. This remedy shall be the buyers sole and exclusive remedy. Any modification, abuse, exposure to corrosive environment or use other than intended will void this warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for an intended purpose. In no event shall Mark10 Corporation be liable for any incidental and consequential damages in connection with goods sold or any part thereof.
10
1.3 [33.0]
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