Crane TorqueStar Lite Data Collector User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Crane
Table of Contents
- Crane TorqueStar Lite Data Collector
- COMPLIANCE
- PRODUCT DISPOSAL
- ABOUT THIS MANUAL
- PACKING LIST
- SPARES AND ACCESSORIES
- FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS
- S PE C IF IC A T IO N S
- HARDWARE
- TECHNICAL FEATURES
- I C ONS – T o rq ue S t a r Li t e
- STARTUP
- FIXED ICONS
- INPUTS
- CHARGING YOUR TORQUE STAR
- CONNECTING A TRANSDUCER
- CONNECTING AN INDUSTRY-STANDARD TRANSDUCER
- THE MEASURING SCREEN
- DELETION
- SETTINGS
- PRINTER SETTINGS
- SETTINGS
- READINGS LIST
- STATISTICS
- POWER SAVING
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Crane TorqueStar Lite Data Collector
COMPLIANCE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in particular installations. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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PRODUCT DISPOSAL
Applicable in the EU and other European Countries with separate collection systems
The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as
Electrical or Electronics Equipment and should not be disposed with normal
commercial waste at the end of its working life. The Waste of Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU) has been put in place to
recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to
minimise the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and
avoid the increasing landfill.
To enable this product to be disposed of properly i.e. cradle to grave, Crane
Electronics is willing to accept the return of your product (at your cost) for
recycling or alternatively, for more detailed information about recycling of
this product please contact your local authority or the Distributor / Company
where you have purchased the product. Battery disposal to take place in line
with the AMENDED BATTERIES DIRECTIVE 2013/56/EU. Batteries must not go to
landfill. Check with local legislation. Crane Electronics declares that this
product does not contain any of the 191 Substances of Very High Concern
(SVHC’s) identified in the REACH Regulation in used articles make-up.
In Countries outside the EU:
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and
ask for the correct way of disposal. Signed for & on behalf of Crane
Electronics Ltd. Name: B. M. Etter Title: Safety & Environmental Advisor
WARNINGS Changes or modifications to the TorqueStar range not expressly approved by Crane Electronics Ltd could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual covers the TorqueStar Lite version, working with our range of
torque transducers and digital torque wrenches. Actual screenshots represented
in this manual may differ slightly from those on the actual TorqueStar unit,
depending on the version. For information on the operation of one of our
digital torque wrenches or torque transducers, please refer to their own
manuals. Software version TorqueStar Lite Crane Electronics Ltd Watling Drive
Sketchley Meadows Hinckley LE10 3EY
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PACKING LIST
The following Items are supplied with the TorqueStar Lite dependent on model specification purchased.
- 1 x TorqueStar Lite
- 1 x Calibration Certificate
- 1 x Quick Start Guide (with QR code link to operator’s manual)
- 1 x 5V PSU Power Adapter
- 1 x USB to Micro USB connection cable
- 1 x Carry Lanyard
Please ensure all items are present and notify Crane Electronics Ltd immediately of any shortages.
SPARES AND ACCESSORIES
- Additional Batteries 080159
- 5V PSU Power Adapter TSXXA – 0000 – CRPXXX
- External battery charger TSXXA – 0000 – CRCXXX
- USB to Micro USB connection cable 090301
- Carry Lanyard 110385
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FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS
S PE C IF IC A T IO N S
Measurement Modes:
Track – Real-time Torque
Peak – Capture of the highest Torque
Pulse – Special measurement algorithm for use with impulse tools,
incorporating pulse count
Click – No movement when checking desired Torque
Measurement Units:
Torque – Nm, lbft, lbin, MNm, Ncm, kgcm, kgm, kNm, klbft, Nmm, ozin
Physical Measurements:
Auto Bi-directional torque; angle; pulse count; RPM in track mode; cycle
time duration (*when using rotary transducer).
Compatible Input Devices:
IS, UTA, and Multi, including cabled WrenchStar Multi, cable products
compatible, analog or digital.
Plug & Play Transducer data:
Auto-ID of all Crane UTA/Multi products (Cabled products only). The following
information is read from the chip in the transducer – torque range, angle
encoder data, serial number, and calibration due date.
Data Storage:
999 readings in storage mode.
Basic Statistics:
Count, range, mean, min, max, standard deviation.
Auto Print / Data Output:
Easy selectable output to AutoPrint of all results. Interface to simple PC
package that outputs the print data to an Excel spreadsheet.
Cycle Status Indication:
An audible buzzer and LED HI/OK/LO torque status. User-definable.
Operating Languages:
English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Hungarian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish,
Turkish.
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HARDWARE
Construction:
High-strength injection molding. Protective rubberized trim to alleviate
secondary damage. Soft rubber trim surrounding tough internal chassis. Can
survive 1.8m drop.
Display:
White OLED screen – 79mm x 21mm
Keypad:
Easy clean keypad. 11 keys including 5 function keys, 5 soft directional keys
and on/off key.
Power:
Universal 5V charger or USB charger.
Power Management:
User-selectable auto power-off: User definable between 0-200 minutes.
Battery Pack:
Lithium Ion – User swappable. Charge time: 3 hours with appropriate charger
current. Chargeable via USB or 5V charger.
Input/output ports:
25 pin ‘D’ type transducer port (female) (digital or analogue). Micro USB
(2.0) for power and export. 5V DC power port for use with mains power DC
charger.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Zero Stability:
<± 0.01% FSD/ °C.
Static Accuracy:
± 0.25% FSD of connected transducer.
Operating Environment:
Temperature: -20 to +50 °C. Humidity 10-75% non-condensing. Ingress protection
rating: IP45.
Torque Measurement
Display to 5 significant figures. Sample every 20 microseconds.
Angle Measurement:
Quadrature phase input. Display angle to 0.1 degrees, Sample every 1000
microseconds.
Warranty:
12 months parts and labour against faulty workmanship or materials.
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I C ONS – T o rq ue S t a r Li t e
On-screen Icons – Measurement Modes:
STARTUP
Turning on your TorqueStar:
Turn on the TorqueStar by pressing the on/off button situated below the arrowed keypad
The first screen you will see is as below. 
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The screen will then change to: 
It confirms the serial number of the TorqueStar Lite you have and its
calibration due date. TM is the latest software version of the torque module
and KB represents the latest version of the keyboard. If no transducer is
plugged in then this screen will appear. 
Please connect a transducer. See ‘Connecting a transducer’ set-up. If a
transducer is already plugged in then the last measurement mode used is
automatically displayed. 
The screen icons denote the following: 
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FIXED ICONS
- Measuring mode icon – The default mode will be peak. A second press will take you to track, a third press will take you to click, and a fourth press will take you to pulse (shown as icon in secondary parameter position).
- Delete icon – You can delete the last reading or all readings. One press will delete the last reading; two presses will delete all readings.
- Reading list Icon – This will show the readings currently held on Lite. Using the up and down arrow keys you can scroll through the readings.
- Statistics Icon – This will display the following stats from the current readings: count, range, mean, min, max and standard deviation (sigma).
- Settings Icon – Allows you to toggle through various screen settings. See the separate screen section of this manual below.
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INPUTS
TorqueStar Lite has connectivity using the following:
- Micro USB
- 25-way D-type Female Transducer Port
- 5V Aux Power Supply
CHARGING YOUR TORQUE STAR
Charging can be done in two ways:
- Connect Micro USB on the TorqueStar Lite to USB on a laptop/PC or USB charger.
- Connect the 5V DC port with a DC power supply.
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CONNECTING A TRANSDUCER
Plug the male 25-way D-type connection on the transducer to the female
connection port on the back of the TorqueStar Lite. All Crane UTA transducers
will automatically be recognised.
IS transducers will have to be manually inputted (See transducer set-up).
Refresh the screen by pressing the right arrow key.
Use 1 x UTA transducer or 1 x IS or you can connect 5 x UTA transducers at any one time by using a 5-Way transducer switching box.
5-Way auto transducer switching box:
Allows connection of up to 5 transducers and the capability to switch between
them with ease. Automatic recognition of UTA’s and no hardware modifications
required to connect. Uses 25-way D-type interface supplied.
Part Number: TO-899-09CR-0-0
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CONNECTING AN INDUSTRY-STANDARD TRANSDUCER
All IS transducers must be set-up manually for use with the TorqueStar Lite. First, press the settings button once to view the transducer list screen. Press the settings button once more to view the blank transducer details page. Using the green key to access each detail. Use the up and down arrow keys to change the numbers to represent the chosen IS transducer you wish to use. Press the green key to save the changes and return to transducer settings. Press down arrow to see more transducer settings. Once completed press the settings button to go back to the transducer list screen. Press the green key to select the newly added transducer. You can begin to measure with the IS transducer. The serial number can be up to 8 digits. Spanning 1.0000 to 8000.0. If PPR = 000 then there is no angle. mV/V = 0.500 to 8.000 mV/V.
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THE MEASURING SCREEN
Measuring Screen: .
- Measurement reading.
- Angle reading (if enabled).
- Primary measurement mode.
- Battery status.
- Reading count.
- Unit of measurement.
- Duration in seconds.
- Measurement direction.
Pressing the measurement button will take you through the measurement modes.
Screen 2 on the second press Track mode. RPM is now displayed instead of
seconds.
Screen 3 on the third press Click mode with peak value displayed.
Screen 4 on the fourth press pulse mode with peak value displayed.
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DELETION
Readings are taken in order, so the first is 1 the last reading would be 999. One press of the delete icon will allow you to delete the last reading only. Press the green OK button to do so. A second press of the delete button will allow you to delete all readings in the list in one go. Just press the green OK button. The other time you are forced to delete all readings is when you change the measurement mode mid-way through readings you have already done.
SETTINGS
TQ = Torque ANG = Angle CLK = Click PUL = Pulse
UL = Upper Spec Limit NOM = Target LL = Lower Spec Limit THR = Threshold
Pressing the fixed Settings key. The first screen you will come to is the
torque and angle settings. It will show (ang)le for Peak, CLK THR (Click
Threshold) for Click and Pulse for Pulse. Using the up and down arrows on the
keypad you can manoeuvre between the required lines. When the arrow is on the
line press the green button. You can then use the Up and Down arrows to change
the numbers and the left and right arrows to move left and right. Pressing the
green button will save and take you back to the main setting screen. Note.
Pressing Settings icon cancels edit. The units of measurement are the display
units (show on screen after).
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PRINTER SETTINGS
Fourth press of the settings icon will take you to the Auto Print settings (5th Settings screen).
Format: Show the Auto-Print format. Display as [xxxx] 1 = Show, 0 = Not Shown
Date: Show the date of the reading.
Time: Show the time of the reading.
Status: HI, LO, OK Direction:
Right (Clockwise), Left (Anti-clockwise)
Duration: Reading duration in seconds.
Spec Limits: USL, Target and LSL.
Secondary: Show if there are any second parameters.
Serial No.: Show the serial number of the tool.
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Autoprint takes place when each reading cycle end is complete. Autoprint does not work in Track mode as there is no cycle end and no reading stored.
SETTINGS
Settings can be accessed by pressing the Settings Icon and using the up and down arrow keys and changing the formats by using the right and left arrow keys:
Third press of the settings icon will take you to Setup System Settings.
Power Off: Set the duration of the length of time before the TorqueStar
Lite turns off. 0 – 200 (0 = Never turn off)
Date: Set the correct date.
Time: Set the time.
Date format: Change how you want the date to be formatted. DD/MM/YYYY,
MM/DD/YYYY, YY/MM/DD Time format: Set how you want the time displayed.
HH:MM:SS, HH:MM
A press of the arrow key up or down will take you to the above screen where
you can enable or disable the buzzer. Number format: Period or Comma for
decimal place. Result FIFO: First in first out can be set which way you want
the readings to be deleted. If off (o) then it stops taking readings when it
reaches 999. If on (I) then when 999 readings are reached, it starts
overwriting the earliest readings, meaning it holds the last 999 readings
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READINGS LIST
One press of the fixed icon will take you to the reading screen where you can see all of your current readings. You can navigate up and down using the arrow keys.
A second press will allow you to export your readings to a printer. Press the green button to accept. All readings are exported in Autoprint format.
STATISTICS
POWER SAVING
The OLED display screen on the TorqueStar Lite, will turn white if it is not used for a period of time. This is perfectly normal and reduces the risk of screen ‘burn’.
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