Aimco Brakes Auditor Torque Data Analyzer DC User Guide

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ATDA-DC  
Torque Data Analyzer/Collector 
 
  User Guide  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

 
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CONTENTS 
 
Safety Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 3 
Descriptions and Specifications 
Screen and button Diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 4 
Back Panel Diagram...

 
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 Audit Menu 
User Name / Link to PC / Procedure to Launch ............................................................................................................. 19 
 Tools Manager / Jobs Manager ...................................................................................................................................... 20 
  
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS   
 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
 
1) WORK AREA 
 a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 
 b) Do not...

 
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SCREEN AND BUTTON DIAGRAM 
 
Figure 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Data Display 
 12. Right Selection Button 
2. Operating Mode   Data Storage Mode 
3. Menu Mode Status   Increase Parameter Value 
4. Selection Arrow – Down            Select Parameter 
  Change Operating Mode 13. Selection Arrow - Up 
  Scroll Down through Menu screens   Change Engineering Units 
5. Left Selection Button   Scroll Up through parameter screens 
  Menu Mode 14. Data Storage Mode Status...

 
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     Enables Link to PC / enters data collector menu 
 
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UNIT SPECIFICATIONS 
 
 
Dimensions        Width: 6.25”, Height: 4.25”, Depth: 1” 
Weight     1 Lb 
Power Requirements      Main power 100-240VAC, 50-60hz from supplied charger, 
or internal NiMH battery pack 
Operating Temperature Range  0
o to 50o C 
Data Communication    RS-232-C 
Accuracy        .5% +/- of indicated reading for top 90% of transducer full scale...

 
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
Charging the Auditor Torque Data Analyzer (ATDA) 
 
1.  Plug the 100 – 240 VAC Charger into DC Power Supply port (Figure 2) 
2.  Plug the Charger into a 100 – 240 VAC power outlet using the appropriate plug end. 
3. Press the Off / Charge button on the front panel (Figure 1) 
4.  The Charging Mode Indicator LED should begin to flash green. 
 
symbol will be displayed on the Main Display screen when the unit is on and plugged in to AC 
power. 
 
5.  When the ATDA is...

 
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TRANSDUCERS 
 
The ATDA can be used with a variety of external transducers, whether supplied by AIMCO or another manufacturer.
  
Because manufacturers use a wide range of transducer technologies and connector types, verify that the transducer 
you plan to use is capable of being connected to and communicating with the ATDA.  For assistance with this, please 
contact your AIMCO Distributor or authorized AIMCO Sales Representative. 
 
AIMCO’s lines of Auditor™ brushless and industry-standard...

 
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Confirming Transducer Connection (for unit with a previous setup) 
 
1.  Turn the ATDA On. 
2. Press the LEFT SELECTION BUTTON (Figure 1) for MENU 
3. Use the SELECTION ARROW buttons to scroll to SYSTEM MENU (2) 
4. Press the RIGHT SELECTION BUTTON for SELECT 
5. Use the SELECTION AROW buttons to scroll to INFORMATION (2-4) 
    The following screen will be displayed: 
 
 
 
The values in the TD: line should match the full scale value of the connected transducer.  For example, if an...

 
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BASIC FUNCTIONS 
 
OPERATING MODE Descriptions 
 
By selecting the proper Operating Mode the user can properly take torque readings from a variety of manual and 
powered tools. 
 
 PEAK  This mode will provide a display of the maximum torque value achieved by the tool during operation.  This 
mode is used for all continuous drive tools and click-type torque wrenches. 
 
 1st PEAK  This mode will detect and display the “first peak” achieved by click wrenches and cam-over screwdrivers. 
 
 PULSE...

 
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USING THE ATDA IN RUN MODE 
 
RUN MODE can be used to quickly and easily take torque readings using a variety of tools in situations where 
storage of data and statistical feedback is not necessary.
 
 
 
Accessing RUN MODE 
 
With the ATDA turned on, observe the Data Storage Mode Status field (Figure 1).  If RUN is displayed, the ATDA is in 
RUN MODE and can then be configured accordingly.  If the status reads MEM, then the ATDA is in MEMORY MODE 
and will store all following rundown values. 
 
To...