ABQ INDUSTRIAL MTMDP Torque Display Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- ABQ INDUSTRIAL
Table of Contents
MTMDP Torque Display
With Multiple Internal Transducers
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The MTMDP Torque Display is designed to provide for a wide range of torque
testing applications in the smallest foot print at a very reasonable price.
Features include an LCD graphics display, built-in battery pack for remote
testing and an optional Intellect External port for easy expansion with our
entire line of torque and load transducers. An easy to follow menu based user
interface allows for a wide range of software configurations while keeping the
tester easy to use.
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION S
The MTMDP digital tester is designed to be a simple to use and accurate tool
for capturing torque readings for both hand and power tools.
Accuracy: 0.5% of indicated reading
Active Range : 10% – 100% of range (standard)
Display 4: active digits
Model: Software Set
MTMDP-2S: Basic unit up to 750 Lb. In.
MTMDP-2L: Basic unit up to 750 Lb. Ft.
MTMDP-2S PTEST: Variation with Min/Mean/Max Display
SPC/RTC Option: Adds Set & Group memory, Date Stamp and SPC functions
Power In: 12 VDC via 120v or 220v Mains adapter.
Battery: 7.2 volt Niamh
Batter Life: 12 hours typ.
Recharge Time: 4 hours
Units: 8 User selectable torque units
Filter Settings: User selectable from 125Hz to 2000Hz
OPERATION
DISPLAY OPERATION
Butt Button Func on Function: on:
- Turns the display On
- Turns the display Off
- Programmable ‘Soft B able ‘Soft Buttons’. The function of these buttons buttons’. The function of these buttons varies with the current menu set and is shown on the bottom two lines of the display.
- Accepts th4: Accepts the reading reading into memory into memory Scrolls back one level in the menu system
- Zero’s the Transducer Clears the reading in Peak and 1 stat Peak Peak Mode
Special Note: MTMDP-2S PTEST is a modified version of the MTMDP series.
The top line of the display shows the number of samples taken during a test.
Pressing the ENT button at the end of 3 samples will bring the user to the
results screen.
REAR PANEL INPUTS
The rear panel has three (3) inputs:
- DC in. This is the main power in connector. Use only a power supply provided by AWS, Inc., Part No. DCPA-110. Using the wrong voltage or reverse polarity will cause damage to the system.
- RS-232 connector.
- Transducer Input: Plug the transducer into this 12 pin circular connector. This is a PUSH LOCK, not a Twist connector. All transducer power, signal and Intellect communications are input through this connector.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
- The batteries in this system should last approximately 12 hours when fully charged. The Low-Battery indicator on the display will illuminate when the battery voltage is low. Typically, the user will have between 15-30 minutes before the batteries become too weak to power the unit.
- The batteries are charged any time the system is plugged-in. In Fast Charge mode, i.e. the unit is plugged in and the power is OFF, charge time is between 2 and 4 hours depending on battery charge level. The green LED on the front panel will flash when the battery is charging and turned off
Note: If the tester is to be stored for several months, always ensure the battery is completely charged prior to storage. It is recommended the tester be plugged in when not in use. This will not harm the unit and will increase battery life.
Serial
The MTMDP display can be connected to a printer, computer or data collector
via its serial interface. Every time a reading is accepted into memory, a peak
is cleared, or data is transmitted via the print data menu(s), it is
transmitted via the Serial port. To download the readings, go to the DATA
MENU.
SPECIAL NOTE: Model MTMDP-2S PTEST is not equipped with memory, so the
operation will vary from the standard unit. The protocol, however, remains the
same.
Serial Transfer Protocol
Protocol | Value |
---|---|
Cable | 9 pin to mini-plug. |
Baud | 9600 |
Parity | None |
Flow | None |
Bits | 8 |
S Bit | 1 |
Serial Data Stream Format
mmmbsdddddbuuuuucl, where:
m Memory Location
s Sign (space or -)
d Data with Decimal Point
u Units
c Carriage Return
l Line Feed
b Blank
Serial Cable Pinouts
Pin # | Description |
---|---|
1 | Unused |
2 | Transmit |
3 | Receive |
4 | Unused |
5 | Ground |
6 | Unused |
7 | Unused |
8 | Unused |
9 | Unused |
PROGRAMMING & NAVIGATION
The AWS product line has been newly redesigned to provide a consistent
interface throughout the product line. We have made the user interface menu
driven, as opposed to ‘hard coded’. This has provided several advantages.
First, once you learn the basics, you can operate any of our products with the
shortest learning curve possible. Secondly, it allows us to offer a greater
array of functionality than was previously possible. Thirdly, it allows the
user the opportunity to economically upgrade and or customize the tester at
any point in the future.
The four buttons on the bottom row are programmable or “Soft Buttons”. The
functionality of the buttons will vary with the current selection. There are
two ways to change settings, or otherwise gain access to the operation of the
tester:
- Live programming: Where the ‘soft buttons have text above them, pressing the button will scroll through the options. In the picture above, pressing the down arrow will scroll through the Modes of Operation. These include Peak, 1st Peak and Track. The Up Arrow will scroll through the engineering units.
- Menu Driven: There are two sets of menus in the display.
a. Bottom right Oval button will scroll through the Tester Operating Functions. For basic testers, this includes the RUN MODE and MEMORY (MEM) MODE. Toggling this button will change the functions of the other soft buttons appropriately.
b. MENU (bottom left oval) will take you to the main menu system. Shown below is a sample of one menu screen
MENU TREE
Operation Overview: There are 8 buttons on the display face: Off, On,
Zero/clr, ENT and four (4) programmable or ‘soft’ buttons. The exact function
of the soft buttons is defined by the bottom two rows of text and will vary
depending on the current mode of operation. Pressing the ENT button will take
you back to the previous screen, until you return to the run mode.
Button Operation:
Run Mode (Current mode displayed):
ON: Turns the unit on
Zero/cle: Clears the peak reading if saved, zeros the transducer and erases
the memory location otherwise.
ENT: Save current reading in memory if on and clears the peak reading.
Memory Mode (MEM displayed instead of RUN):
Zero/cle: Goes to run mode without erasing memory location.
ENT: Scrolls to next empty location.
Either Mode:
RUN -> MEM: (soft button) changes the mode of the arrow buttons.
Up and Down: (soft buttons) Units and mode respectively for RUN; Memory
location for MEM. Depends on the right programmable button.
MENU: Enter menus.
MENU Operation:
ENT: Previous menu.
Up and Down: Scroll through the current menu.
Programmable keys: Menu actions. The text varies depending of the active menu
selection.
MENU TREE:
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PEAK OPTIONS MENU
SEL: Enters menu.
1-1 Auto clear
+, – Set time in seconds.
1-2 Filter
+, – Set filter value in Hz.
1-3 Peak Blanking
+, – Set blanking in percent of full scale.
1-4 Sign Lock
+, – Toggle On or Off.
1-5 Edit Limits
High or Low edits that limit.
Limit editing:
• Up and Down: Change the digit specified (5 is decimal point, OFF turns the limit off)
• DIG: Changes which digit to edit.
• ENT: Accepts changes. -
SYSTEM MENU
SEL: Enters menu.
2-1 Sleep
+, -: Set time in minutes.
2-2 Lockout Menu
SEL: Enter menu.
2-2-1 Mode Lockout
+, -: Toggle on or off.
2-2-2 Units Lockout
+, -: Toggle on or off.
2-2-3 Scroll Lockout
+, -: Toggle on or off.
2-3 Contrast
+, -: Change the contrast of the display.
2-4 Information
SYS: Gives detailed info about the system.
TD: Gives detailed info about the transducer. -
DATA MENU
SEL: Enters menu.
3-1 Print Memory
Send: Prints the currently saved readings.
3-2 Clear Memory
CLR: Followed by ENT clears the readings saved in memory.
3-3 Reset All
CLR: Followed by ENT clears all readings and all sets. Should be used approximately every 5000 readings.
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
The following is a description of the standard features of the MTMDP
OPERATING MODE
Current operating mode (Peak, 1st Peak or Track) will show on the display.
Press the ▲ key to toggles between them.
Peak
Displays and retains the maximum torque experienced by the wrench, as occurs
when operating the wrench in the tightening direction. The Peak Mode is used
for all power tools and some dial wrenches.
1st Peak
Detects the “first peak” of torque experienced by the wrench, capturing the
initial torque as occurs when the torque wrench cams over. First Peak is used
primarily for Click torque wrenches and cam over screwdrivers.
Track
Displays torque as it is being applied to the transducer. Track mode is used
primarily for verifying calibration of the unit.
SELECTING A TRANSDUCER
The transducer shaft to be used is selected by the rotary knob on the front
panel. The left position selects the left shaft, Center position select the
Right shaft, and the right position selects the External shaft. The LED just
below the transducer shaft will be illuminated when that shaft is active.
There is no LED indicating when the external transducer is selected.
IMORTANT NOTE: On power-up, the transducer that is selected will be
active and ready to use. When changing the shaft, you MUST Zero the unit. Do
this by pressing the On/Zero. The shaft capacity can be verified by going to
the
Information screen in the Systems Menu (2-4). Full Scale capacity screen is
shown. Press the ENT button twice to return to the run mode.
ENGINEERING UNITS
Shows the current engineering units. Press the ▲ key to cycle through the
eight possible
choices: Kgf m, Kgf, gm., came, Nm, FT LB, IN LB, IN OZ.
AUTO-CLEAR
Auto-Clear works in Peak and 1st Peak Modes, freeing the operator from
manually clearing the display after taking a reading. Auto-Clear can be set
from one to nine seconds, or completely off.
With Autor disabled, this reading will continue to display until the operator
stores it by pressing the ENT button, or clears it by pressing the ON/cle
button.
Pressing the + key will change “OFF” to a value of “1”, referring to the
number of seconds the system will hold a reading on the screen before
clearing. Repeatedly press the ▲ key to scroll from “OFF” to “9”. When the
desired value is shown, press the ENT button.
Once the unit is returned to operational mode, AC will show on the bottom of
the display.
Because Autor is now active, this reading will show for the user specified
number of seconds and then clear the display. From now on, every reading will
clear and be stored automatically into memory.
- Remember that Autor will not work in Track Mode.
SIGN LOCK
The Sign Lock feature allows the user to select the torque direction of the peak to be captured. With Sign Lock: ON, the initial direction or sign is the default direction. Any peak measured in the non-selected direction will be measured, but not captured as a peak. To reset the sign, either cycle the power or zero the unit. With Sign Lock: OFF, the tester will capture both CW and CCW torque.
PEAK BLANKING
Peak Blanking sets the minimum threshold at which a torque is captured as a peak. Pressing the + and – buttons will toggle this from 2% through 50% of Full Scale. Pressing the ENT button will accept this value and return to the Run Mode.;
FULL SCALE
This screen shows the Full Scale value of the Torque Shaft. This is not a field adjustable value.
LOW LIMIT
Use the low limit setting as a means of visually flagging the operator when a reading fails to reach a desired minimum value. A small down arrow will appear on the screen is a peak is captured below the limit setting.
The limit is adjusted by using the navigation buttons to set the first four digits to the desired value. The fifth digit is used to select the decimal point position. The up and down buttons under the “Soft” button Change will change the value from 0-9. Pressing the “soft” DIG will scroll through the digit positions. When the correct value is entered, pressing the ENT button will return you to the menu system.
Once all the digits have been set, press the MEM key to accept the value and return to Program Function mode. The next time a reading is taken, “LO” will appear on the display if the captured value is less than the low limit
HIGH LIMIT
Use the high limit setting as a means of visually flagging the operator when a reading falls over a desired maximum value.
High limits are set in the identical way as low limits. Please refer to the Low Limit section for details.
NOTE ON LIMITS: The green LED on the front of the display will flash when a peak is captured that falls within the limit setting.
SLEEP MODE
To conserve battery life, the MTMDP is equipped with a “sleep” mode, which sets the unit to standby after a user-settable amount of time has passed without activity.
Press the + key to increase the number of minutes the unit will wait for input, or press the – key to decrease the number. This example shows a value of four minutes.
The highest possible sleep setting is 20 minutes. Press ENT to accept the value and continue to the next function.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
SERVICE
To ensure the best possible support for our customers, Advanced Witness Series
maintains a complete calibration and repair facility for all its products. We
keep in stock most replacement parts for torque testers, transducers, and our
line of digital wrenches. When you buy a product from us, the only place you
need to go for parts and service is…us! For service, call
408-453-5070, Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Coast Time.
THE WARRANTY CARD
In order to ensure protection of the warranty as described below, you MUST
fill in the appropriate information on the warranty card that came with your
unit and return it to Advanced Witness Series, Inc. within 30 days of receipt
of item.
We wish to call your attention to the fact that this system and various
components need calibration and certification on a periodic basis. By
returning the card to us, you will receive timely notification as to when this
re-calibration and re-certification is due.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY
ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES, INC. products are warranted free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment.
This warranty does not include failures due to application of torque to
transducers or loaders beyond the stated capacity, operating system with a
damaged transducer cord, nor any other misuse, abuse, or tampering. When used
with impact type wrenches, the warranty is limited to the electronic digital
display units only. This warranty does not cover calibrations.
All freight charges are the responsibility of the company or individual
returning the item(s) for repair. Freight collect shipments will not be
accepted.
Any modification to any of this equipment, without the express written
approval of ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES, INC., will void this warranty. ADVANCED
WITNESS SERIES disclaims any and all liability, obligation or responsibility
for the modified product; and any claims, demands or causes of action for
damage or for personal injuries resulting from the modification and/or use of
such a modified ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES product.
ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES, INC.’S OBLIGATION WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS SHALL
BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AND IN NO EVENT, SHALL ADVANCED WITNES
SERIES, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL, OF
WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE OR ANY OTHER EXPENSE WHICH MAY ARISE IN CONNECTION
WITH OR AS A RESULT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR THE USE OR INFORMATION THEREOF IN A
JOB. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
AND NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE
SHALL APPLY TO ADVANCED WITNESS SERIES.
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