Sper scientific 840062 User manual
Torque Meter
840062
Instruction Manual
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Torque Meter - 840062
Copyright ©2013 by Sper Scientic
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INTRODUCTION .....................................3
METER DESCRIPTION ................................3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Measurement Procedures .............................4
Automatic Shut O...................................5
Battery Replacement .................................5
Software Download ..................................5
RS232 PC Serial Interface ............................6
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................7
WARRANTY.........................................8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
This portable meter is used for bolt torquing, torque wrench
calibration, switch or contact closure measurement and other
industrial, QC, and materials testing applications. Features
three units of measure as well as hold, peak, min-max, fast/slow
sampling, hi/low resolution auto power o and an RS232
computer interface.
METER DESCRIPTION
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TORQUE METER
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1. LCD Display 7. RESOLUTION Button 13. RS232 Output
2. POWER Button 8. SENSOR TYPE Button 14. Sensor Cable Plug
3. HOLD Button 9. ZERO Button 15. Torque Sensor Body
4. MAX/MIN Button 10. FAST/SLOW Button 16. Gear
5. UNIT Button 11. Battery Compartment 17. Cramp
6. PEAK Button 12. Sensor Input Socket 18. Pinion
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Measurement Procedures
• Plug the SENSOR CABLE PLUG into the SENSOR
INPUT SOCKET.
• Turn on the meter by pressing the POWER button.
• Press the SENSOR TYPE button to check that the meter’s
sensor type matches the external torque sensor. (ie: the LCD
displays 15Kg cm.)
• Press the UNIT button to select the unit of measure: Kg cm, LB
inch or Newton cm.
• Press the RESOLUTION button to select High or Low resolution.
Unit of
Measure
Max Range High Res. Low Res. Accuracy
Kg cm 15 0.01 0.1 ±1.5% + 5d
Lb in 12.99 0.01 0.1
Newton cm 147.1 0.1 1
• Press the FAST/SLOW button to select the sampling time. “F” is
displayed for fast, “S” is displayed for slow.
• Connect the CRAMP to the object to be measured. Use the
PINION to lock the GEAR.
• Before making your measurement, the LCD should display “0.”
If not, use the ZERO button to tare the unit.
• Apply the torque force. The LCD will indicate the measured value.
• Press the PEAK button to display and hold the peak value. The
sampling time defaults to FAST and “F” will be displayed.
• During the measurement procedure, press the HOLD button to
freeze the current measured value. The LCD will display the word:
“HOLD.” Press the HOLD button again to exit this function.
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• Recording the Maximum and Minimum Readings
• Press the MAX/MIN button once. “REC” appears on the LCD.
• Press the MAX/MIN button again. “REC Max” and the
maximum measurement appear on the LCD.
• Press the MAX/MIN button again. “REC Min” and the minimum
measurement appear on the LCD.
• To exit the this function, press and hold the MAX/MIN button for at
least 2 seconds, until the display reverts to the current reading.
Automatic Shut-o
Your meter has an automatic shut o function in order to prolong
battery life. After approximately 10 minutes without activity (no
buttons pushed), the meter will automatically shut o. To disable
this feature, press the MAX/MIN button once during measurement.
“REC” will be displayed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery when the low battery icon is displayed in
the left corner of LCD. In-spec measurements may be made for
several hours after the low battery indicator appears. Slide the
battery cover away from the instrument, remove the
battery and replace with a 9V battery (alkaline or heavy
duty type). Close the battery cover.
Software Download
With technology upgrading, some computers no longer have
a disc drive for you to install the software that comes with your
meter. You can download the software that came with your meter
directly. Go to the www.sperdirect.com/software.htm and nd
your meter or search for you meter (840062) and download from
product page.
Note...
Some software may not be directly available to download due to
it must be purchased. If you nd that the software you need is not
available, please contact our Customer Support at 480.948.4448
or email info@sperscientic.com for further assistance.
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RS232 PC Serial Interface
The unit features an RS232 Output (2-2) via a 3.5 mm terminal.
The output is a 16 digit data stream which can be adapted to the
user’s specic application. Optional RS232 Cable 840055, or an
RS232 lead with the following connection is required to link the
instrument with the computer:
Meter (3.5 mm jack plug) PC (9W ‘D” Connector)
Cent er Pin ............................................. Pin 2
Ground/shield ........................................ Pin 5
RS232 Settings:
• Baud Rate 9600
• No parity
• 8 Data bits
• 1 Stop bit
The 16 digits data stream will be displayed in the following format:
D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Each digit indicates the following status:
D0 End Word
D1 to D8 Upper display reading, D1 = LSD, D8 = MSD
D9 Decimal point (DP), position
0 = No DP, 1 = 1 DP, 2 = 2 DP, 3 = 3 DP
D10 Polarity for the Display
0 = Positive (+)
1 = Negative (-)
D11 & D12 Anunuciator for upper display
01 = °C, 02 = °F, 08 = m/s, 09 = knot, 10 =Km/h,
11 = ft/min, 12 = mph
D13 Upper display data = 1, Lower display data =2
D14 4
D15 Start word = 02
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SPECIFICATIONS
Display 2.4" x 1.3" (61 x 34 mm)
6" (15 mm) digit size
Unit of Measure Kg - cm, LB - inch and Newton - cm
Operating Temperature 32 to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Operating Humidity Less than 80%
Power Supply Alkaline or heavy duty type DC 9V battery
Power Consumption Approximately DC 12 mA
Weight Meter ½ lbs (225 g), Probe 1½ lbs (665 g)
Dimension Meter 7"x 3"x 1½" (180 x 75 x 35 mm)
Probe 2"x 6¼" (48 x 160 mm)
Included Accessories Hard carrying case, instruction manual,
15 kg/cm torque probe with a 4½′
(140 mm) cable, pinion, and 9V battery
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
840055 - RS232 Cable
840090 - Water Resistant Instrument Pouch
840094 - USB Converter
850080 - Intelligent Software
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WARRANTY
Sper Scientic warrants this product against defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of one (1) years from the date
of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective unit
without charge. If your model has since been discontinued, an
equivalent Sper Scientic product will be substituted if available.
This warranty does not cover probes, batteries, battery leakage, or
damage resulting from accident, tampering, misuse, or abuse of the
product. Opening the meter to expose its electronics will break the
waterproof seal and void the warranty.
To obtain warranty service, ship the unit postage prepaid to:
SPER SCIENTIFIC LTD.
8281 East Evans Road, Suite #103
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The defective unit must be accompanied by a description of the
problem and your return address. Register your product online at
www.sperwarranty.com within 10 days of purchase.
Revised 7/25/2017
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