Aimco Brakes Auditor Torque Data Analyzer DC User Guide

 
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Reviewing Statistical Information 
 
Once rundown torque values have been stored to memory, it is possible to view statistical values based on those 
rundowns. 
 
To view statistical information: 
 
1.  From either MEMORY MODE or RUN MODE press the AUDIT button. 
A screen will display showing the following statistical values: 
  
n = number of rundowns stored into memory 
 = the mean torque value of all stored rundowns 
  Min = the lowest stored torque value  
  Max = the highest stored torque...

 
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ATDA MENU FUNCTIONS 
 
The basic set-up features of the ATDA are accessed through the MENU function.  Data management, system set-up, 
display characteristics and power management can all be configured from this area to match the users’ needs.  
 
 
The basic set-up features of the ATDA-DC are accessed through the MENU function.  Data management, system 
set-up, display characteristics and power management can all be configured from this area to match the users’ 
needs.  
 
 
Accessing the MENU...

 
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Setting Auto Clear 
 
1.  From the main display press MENU 
2. Press the Right Selection button to select PEAK OPTIONS MENU 
3. Auto Clear will be displayed 
4. Use the Left Selection button to decrease the Auto Clear time from 9 seconds to OFF.  Use the Right 
Selection button to increase the Auto Clear time from OFF to 9 seconds.  Either button, when continuously 
pressed, will advance the value in a loop. 
5.  When the desired value is selected, press ENTER to save and exit. 
 
Clearing a Torque...

 
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Peak Blanking (1-3) 
 
PEAK BLANKING determines the minimum threshold at which a torque peak is captured.  It is entered as a 
percentage of the full scale value of the transducer which is connected to the ATDA and can be displayed in values 
from 2 – 50% of transducer full scale.  Accurately setting the PEAK BLANKING value can help prevent invalid torque 
readings and can enable the user to avoid taking readings related to high prevailing torque in an application. 
 
Setting the Peak Blanking Value...

 
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6. Press the Right Selection (DIG) button to select one of the three available options. 
  One of the four numeric position (1 – 4) 
  The decimal point (5) 
 OFF 
 
 
The number in the top-right corner of the display indicates which option is selected.  The number displayed 
will correspond to the following numeric position or decimal place: 
 
 
 
 
7.  If OFF is selected with the Right Selection button, the corresponding LIMIT will be disabled. 
 
  If HIGH is disabled, then only...

 
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[System Menu] (3) 
 
Accessing the System Menu 
 
To access the SYSTEM menu: 
 
1.  From the Main Display screen, press MENU 
2.  Use the Selection Arrow buttons to scroll to System Menu 
3. Press the Right Selection button for SELECT (SEL) 
4.  The user can then use the SELECTION ARROW buttons to scroll through the following options in the order 
shown: 
 
 
 
Sleep (2-1) 
 
To conserve battery life, the ATDA is equipped with a SLEEP mode.  If a selected amount of time, from OFF to 20 
minutes, has...

 
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Contrast (2-3) 
 
1.  From the main display press MENU 
2. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to select SYSTEM MENU 
3. Press the Right Selection button to select SYSTEM MENU 
4. Use the Selection Arrow buttons to select CONTRAST 
5. Use the Left and Right Selection buttons to adjust the contrast of the screen 
 
 
Information (2-4) 
 
Important information regarding the ATDA and the connected transducer can be viewed in the INFORMATION 
section of the SYSTEM MENU.  This information may be valuable...

 
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Data Stream Format  mmmbsdddddbuuuuucl 
 
m memory location   c carriage return 
s sign (space or -)   l line feed 
d data w/decimal point   b blank 
u units 
 
 
Pinout Diagram 
 Pin #  Description  Pin #  Description 
1 Unused   6 Unused 
2 Transmit   7 Unused 
3 Receive  8 Unused 
4 Unused  9 Unused 
5 Ground    
 
 
Print Memory (3-1) 
 
Connect the ATDA to a serial printer or computer using the appropriate cable (AIMCO part # RS232C) 
From the Main Display screen, press MENU 
Use the Selection...

 
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Using the ATDA-DC in AUDIT MODE 
 
Prior to using AUDIT Mode ensure that the correct files have been downloaded from the PC to the 
ATDA-DC tester from the Tool Manager Software 
 
AUDIT MODE is entered by pressing AUDIT button.  The tester will prompt for a USER NAME which can be entered 
from the display using the blue scroll keys to drive the cursor to letters/numerals, once highlighted by the cursor user 
presses the ENT button to select.  When finished entering USER NAME press the blue oval...

 
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The View Data tab allows you to look at the 
collected data and whether the tool passed 
or failed.  This data can be exported to Excel 
as a .csv file and displayed by Excel charts.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jobs Manager 
 
1-Main Screen 
Auditor Job Manager 
Job & Route Builder 
Job Info drop down list 
Available Jobs - lists all jobs, if you select 
the “New” button that allows you to create a 
new job.  Delete button lets you delete a 
selected job. 
 
Route Info – lists all Routes and the...