Aimco Brakes AcraDyne Torque Cart Manual

 
 
 
 
 
Torque Verification Cart 
Operations Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PO Box 16460, Portland OR 97292-0460 • 800-852-1368 • Fax 800-582-9015 
www.aimco-global.com 

 
Table of Contents 
 
 
Setup and Operation: 
 
1 Introduction 
2 Safety 
3 Installation 
4 Warranty 
5 Setup Procedures 
7 Connecting Tools 
 
 
ToolsTrac Installation, Operation and 
Configuration: 
 
Installation 
9 Basic standalone installation 
10 Installation when using a centralized server 
Operating Procedures 
13 Logging In 
13 Security Levels 
14 Changing Passwords 
15 Adding / Editing User Accounts 
Inventory / Information Management 
16 Manufacturers 
17 Suppliers 
   17              Device...

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ue Ca rt:   Introduc tion  The AIMCO/AcraDyne Torque Validation Cart is a mobile torque validation device used in automotive,  
aerospace and other manufacturing plants globa lly.  The Cart houses repeatable joints and provides  torque 
analysis and data for assembly tool verification purposes. The software included generates reports to  
assist manufacturing personnel with selecting and maintaining tools for their assembly proces ses.  
The AcraDyne Torque Validation Cart is a comprehensive...

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ue Ca rt:   Safety  Always wear company and government mandated personal protective equipment, including safety 
glasses/goggles, when working on or near the Torque Ca
rt.  
Make sure all guards, safety gates, and warning labels are in place prior to operating the Torque Cart. 
Keep hands and clothing clear of all moving parts (even guarded parts)  at 
al l ti me s.  Be aware of all “pinch” points before running power tools!
 
The Torque Cart should not be operated by any person or persons...

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ue Ca rt:   Installati on  Af
ter un-crating the Torque Cart, inspect it for visual damage caused during shipment. AIMCO has tak en 
the utmost care in packaging the equipment to ensure that it arrives in good condition
. However, AI MCO 
cannot be responsible for damages that occur during shipping and handling. If the Torque Cart appears to  
have been damaged during shipment, contact the carrier and your AIMCO representative as soon as  
possible.  
ELECTRICAL  Electrical Installation should...

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ue Ca rt:   Wa rranty  AIMCO warrants, to the original purchaser, that the device will be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for a period not to exceed one (1) year from the date of the purchase (warranty pe
riod). 
Any parts that are determined by AIMCO to be defective during the warranty period will be  repaired or 
replaced at AIMCO’s sole discretion, free of charge  
(F.O.B. AIMCO).  
Th is warranty does not cover damage or failure that is determined by AIMCO to be the res ult...

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ue Ca rt:   Set -up  Procedures Installing the Com puter 
1. Laptop Option:
A. Secure the laptop into the holder to prevent damage.
B. Plug the power cable into the back of the laptop.
C. Plug the RJ-45 network cable into the CAN-dongle
D. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on the laptop
Embedded Option:  A. Verify Touch Screen secured to Cart.
B. Verify RJ-45 network cable plugged into CAN-dongle ( C), located inside cart below t he
transducers.
C. Verify USB cable ( D) is plugged into...

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ue Ca rt:   Set -up  Procedures  (cont.)Connecting the Transducers 
1. Transducers are mounted in the transducer tra y.
2. Note the labels on the transducers and the corresponding labels on the front of the joint simulator.
Place the male square drive of the proper transducer into the female square drive of the
appropriate socket.
3. Install the other three transducers in a similar manner.
4. Plug in each transducer cable into the connection under each corresponding socket inside the tra y. 

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ue Ca rt:   C onnect ing  Tools  to  tran sducer Connecting  Power Tools - Using Onboard Joint  Simulators 
(For pneumatic and electric tools)  
1. Choose the transducer.
2. Make sure estimated tool torque output does not exceed the transducer maximum rating.
3. When possible; match the tool square drive size with the transducer square drive size, minimizing
the use of adaptors .
4. Place the male square drive of the tool into the female square drive of the installed transduc er.
5. If...

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que  Ca rt:   C onn ecting  Tools  (cont.)Connecting Hand Tools  – Using Static  Joint Plate  
(For click wrenches, dial wrenches, digital wrenches and transducerized wrenches.) 
1. Choose the transducer.
2. Make sure estimated tool torque output does not exceed the transducer maximum rating.
3. When possible, match the tool square drive size with the transducer square drive size minimizing
the use of adaptors .
4. Place the male square drive of the tool into the female square drive of the...