Aimco Brakes Auditor Torque Data Analyzer User Guide

							ATDA Torque Data Analyzer 
  User Guide 10000 
SE Pine  Street,  Portland,  OR 97216 • (503) 254-6600 • Fax (503) 255-2615  www.aimco-global.com 
						

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CONTENTS 
Safety Requirements .......................................................................\
............................................................................ 3 
Descriptions and Specifications 
Screen and button Diagram .......................................................................\
.............................. ......................................... 4 
Back Panel Diagram ........................................................................\
.................................... ............................................ 5 
Unit Specific ations……………………………….  ........................................................................\
...................... ............ 5 
Operating Instructions 
Charging the ATDA ........................................................................\
..................................... ............................................ 6 
Basic Navigation ........................................................................\
...................................... ................................................ 6 
Turning On  / Off ........................................................................\
...................................... ................................................ 6 
Transducers 
Connecting Trans ducers (TXDR) ..................................................................\
............................... ................................... 7 
Confirming TXDR Connection ........................................................................\
............................ ................................. 7-8 
Basic Functions 
Operating Mode .......................................................................\
......................................... ............................................... 8 
Selecting Operating M ode .......................................................................\
............................... ......................................... 8 
Setting Engineer ing Units .......................................................................\
.............................. ........................................... 8 
Run Mode 
Using the ATDA in Run Mode ........................................................................\
............................ .................................... 9 
Accessing Run Mode ........................................................................\
.................................... ........................................... 9 
Measure Mode 
Using the ATDA in Measure Mode ........................................................................\
........................ ................................. 9 
Accessing Memo ry Mode ........................................................................\
................................. ....................................... 9 
Storing Rundown T orque Values ........................................................................\
......................... .................................... 9 
Reviewing

 Rundown Torque Va lues .....................................................................\
......................... ................................. 9 
Reviewing

 Statistical Information ........................................................................\
.................... ...................................... 10 
ATDA Menu Functions 
Accessing Menu Functions .......................................................................\
............................... ...................................... 11 
Peak Options Menu
 
Accessing the Peak  Options Menu ........................................................................\
...................... ................................... 12 
Auto 

Clear ........................................................................\
........................................... ................................................... 12 
S

etting Auto Clear ........................................................................\
................................... ............................................... 13 
Clearing a Torque  Value / Run Mode ........................................................................\
................... ................................. 13 
Clear / Enter Torque  Value / Measure Mode ........................................................................\
............ ............................. 13 
Clear

ing Previous  Torque Values ........................................................................\
...................... .................................... 13 
F

ilter ........................................................................\
............................................... ........................................................ 13 
S

etting the F ilter Value ........................................................................\
............................. ............................................. 14 
P

eak Bl anking .......................................................................\
......................................... ................................................ 14 
S

etting the Peak  Blanking Value ........................................................................\
...................... ...................................... 14 
S

ign Lock ........................................................................\
............................................ ................................................... 14 
Turning Sign Lo ck On/Off .......................................................................\
.............................. ........................................ 14 
Res

etting Sign Lock ........................................................................\
.................................. ............................................. 14 
Edit

 Limits ........................................................................\
.......................................... ................................................... 15 
Setting High and  Low limits ........................................................................\
.......................... ........................................ 15 
System Menu
 
Accessing the Sy stem Menu ........................................................................\
............................. ..................................... 16 
S

leep ........................................................................\
................................................ ...................................................... 16 
Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................................................\
.............................. ............................................ 16 
Lockout

  Menu .......................................................................\
.......................................... ............................................... 16 
S

etting the Lo ckout Modes ........................................................................\
............................ ........................................ 16 
Contras

t ........................................................................\
............................................. ..................................................... 17 
Inform

ation .......................................................................\
........................................... .................................................. 17 
Accessing the Inform ation Screens ......................................................................\
...................... .................................... 17 
Data Menu
 
Accessing the Data Menu ........................................................................\
............................... ....................................... 17 
P

rint Data  Requirements .......................................................................\
......................................................................... 17 
RS232 

Transfer  Protocol .......................................................................\
............................... .......................................... 17 
Data Stream Format ........................................................................\
................................... ............................................ 18 
Pinout 

Diagram .......................................................................\
........................................ ............................................... 18 
P

rint Memory ........................................................................\
......................................... ................................................ 18 
Print Memory w/SPC (Statistics) ........................................................................\
...................... ..................................... 18 
Clear

 Memory ........................................................................\
......................................... ............................................... 18 
Res

et All ........................................................................\
............................................ .................................................... 18  
						

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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 operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as the presence of flammabl
e
liq

uids, gases or dust.  Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.  Distractions can ca
use you to
lose 

control.
2)
ELECTRIC

AL SAFETY
a)Po

wer too plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.  Unmodified plugs and matching outlets wi
ll

reduce risk of electric sh
ock.
b)
Av

oid body contact with earthed  or grounded surfaces such a s  pipe
s, radiators, ranges and
refrig

erators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c)Do not

 expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  Water entering a power tool will increas
e the

risk of electric shock.
d)Do

 not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power to
ol.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.  Damaged or entangled 
cords

increase the risk of electric shock. 
e)W

hen operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.  
Use of a

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shoc
k.
3) PERSON

AL SAFETY
a)Sta

y alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool
.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
me

dication. A moment of inattention while  operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b)Use s

afety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used  for appropriate conditions will reduce person
al
injur

ies. 
c)Av

oid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in.  
Carrying

power tools with your finger on the switch or pl ugging in power tools that have the switch on invi
tes
accidents.
 
d)Remo

ve any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.  A wrench or a
 key left

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e)Do

 not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.  This enables be
tter control of the
power tool in unexpected situ
ations.
f)
Dre

ss properly. Do no wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts.  Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g)If dev

ices are provided  for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilitie
s, ensure

these are connected  and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-
related hazards.
4)POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a)Do

 not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.  The correct pow
er

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b)Do

 not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.  Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 
						

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SCREEN AND BUTTON DIAGRAM 
Figure 1 
 
1.Data Display12.Right Selection Button
2.Operating ModeData Storage  Mode
3.Menu Mode Status Increase Para meter Value
4.Selection Arrow – DownSelect Parameter
 Chan
ge Operating Mode13.Selection Arrow - Up
 Scroll Do
 wn through Menu screens Change Engineering Units
5.Left Selection Button Scroll Up  through parameter screens
 Menu M
 ode14.Data Storage Mode Status
 Reduc
 e Parameter Value15.Engineering Unit Status
 Select Para
meter16.All Clear Status Indicator (Absent when A/C turned OFF
6.NOK Value Indicator LED (RED)17.Menu Screen Indicator / Stored Rundown Number
7.Clear Data Display Value / Manually ZERO Display18.Angle / Pulse Value Display
8.Power On19.External Power Supply Indicator
9.Power Off / Charging Mode
10.Enter
Set Values
 Back u
 p one Menu Screen
11.OK Rundown / Charging Mode Ind LED (GREEN)
1
17
1514
10
12
13
16
4
5 7 
 3  2 
19
18
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Figure 2 
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS 
Dimensions Width:  5.125”, Height: 2.75”, Depth: 9” 
Weight  
1.80 

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-2

32-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 powe r outlet using the appropriate plug en
d.
3.
Press the O

ff / 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 fully charged the LED will stop flashing
6.

The ATDA can be used as normal in AC  mode with the charger connected.
7.

When the Auditor internal battery is  close to requiring a rech
arge, thesymbol will show on the Main 
Display screen.  Recharge time is approximately 4-5 hours and can be done while the unit is in use and 
on AC power. 
Basic Navigation and Use of the Keypad 
Many functions of the  Auditor Torque Data Analyzer (ATDA ) can be accessed by using the button directly below 
the associated text on the display screen.  For ex ample, if the following screen were displayed: 
the LEFT SELECTION BUTTON, which is directly below the MENU text field, would allow the user to access the 
MENU features. 
At anytime during use, pressing the  ENTER button (Figure 1)  will allow the user to back up by one screen.  Pressing 
the  ENTER  button enough times will always take the user back to the main display screen. 
A full diagram of the ATDA menu structure is shown in Appendix A. 
Turning On / Off 
To turn the ATDA on, press the  POWER ON button (Figure 1) 
The AIMCO logo will be displayed for approximately 4 seconds followed by the following display: 
T

o turn the ATDA off, simply press  the  POWER OFF button momentarily.  
						

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TRANSDUCERS 
T
he  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 technolo gies 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 aut horized AIMCO Sales Representative. 
AIMCO’s lines of  Auditor™ brushless and industry-standard transducers are manufactured with the proper 
connector-style for easy use with the  ATDA and will be used as the exampl e in all following instructions. 
Two (2) optional cables are available from AI MCO to connect Auditor™ brand transducers to the  ATDA: 

Part 

# ATDBLIS  Connects the ATDA to any Auditor™ ABRT- or ARTIS Torque/Angle series transducer

Part 

# ATDBRIS   Connects the ATDA to any Auditor™ ARTIS Torque Only series transduc
er
Contact 

your AIMCO Distributor or AIMCO authorized Sales  Representative for information on ordering these cables. 
Conn

ecting a Transducer 
Align the red dot on the transducer-cable connector with  the red dot on the TRANSDCUER CABLE INPUT port 
(Figure 2) and firmly press the connector into the port. 
Setting up the Transducer to be used 
T

he Auditor Torque Data Analyzer must be set to re cognize the transducer connected to the instrument.   Most 
transducers can be made to allow the Auditor Torque Data Analyzer to self-recognize the transducer simply when a 
connection is made.  For assistance with this, please co ntact your AIMCO Distributor or authorized AIMCO Sales 
Representative for a transducer upgrade quotation.  
For the typical, Industry Standard (IS) type of  transducer, the setup procedure is as follows: 
1.

Turn the ATDA  On
.
2.

Within 3 seconds of pressing the  ON button, press the  LEFT SELECTION BUTTON  (Figure 1
) for CAL
3. Press 
ENT  to SELECT

 UNITS.  If a transducer has been previously setup, the data for that previo
us
setup 

will be shown.
4.

Units of measure for use in setting up the transduc er may be changed in this screen by pressing the UP
OR DOWN SELECTION ARROW  to scroll through the available units.  Pressing ENT  w
ill select the
displ

ayed unit of measure for use in setup and then display the  SELECT FULL SCALE screen.
5.

To change the number displayed to matc h the transducer being setup, press the 
RIGHT SELECTION
BUTTON to EDIT

 the numbe
r.
6.

The upper right corner of the screen will  display the digit number that use of the UP or DOWN
SELECTION ARROWS  will effect.  The bottom left corner of the screen shows the increm
ent of
adj

ustment that each press of the  UP or DOWN SELECTION ARROWS  changes the digit by.
7.

Once the number displayed on the screen  matches the transducer to be used, press ENT
 to confirm the
set value.
8.

The next screen will display “(-) 0.000” and the A-D counts.  Press and hold the 
RIGHT SELECTION
BUTTON to EDI

T the mV/V rating of the transducer being set up.  System defaults to 2.00000 whic
h is
standar

d for all Auditor IS transducers.  Press  ENT if this value is correct for the transducer bein
g
setup.   It is im

portant to be sure that the sign (+/-) shown on the A-D matches the direction of
 the
Cal mode.  If

 in +Cal then the sign must be positive.   If in –Cal then the sign must be -.  Rotation
of the transducer shaft will f acilitate a change from + to – should that  be necessary.
9.

Percentage of Full Scale is the next adjustment.  Default is 100.   Should it be desired to lim
it the
read

able range of the transducer to be used, use the  RIGHT SELECTION BUTTON and the 
UP or
DOW

N arrows to change this value.  Hit  ENT once the desired value is displayed.
10.
Press 

the DOWN SELECTION ARROW  to set the –Cal.   Confirm  –Cal by hitting  ENT.  Repeat steps 8
& 9.
11.

After mV/V and Full Scale have been entered, the display returns to the A-D count screen.  Hit  ENT
12. If the value is correct, press  ENT and  PGM  w
 ill show on the screen.
13.Press 

the LEFT SELECTION BUTTON  to Save the setting.  The unit will power itself off and will ho
ld
the set valu

e until it is changed in the future or  a different Intellect transducer is attached to the unit. 
						

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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: 
T

he values in the TD: line should match the full scale value  of the connected transducer.  For example, if an      
ABRT-50S-100 transducer is connected, the  text on the Auditor screen should read TD: 100 NM or the mathematical 
equivalent, such as  TD: 73.8 FtLb. 
Transducer Calibration Schedule Information 
With Intellect enabled transducers, the ATDA can display information regarding the  connected transducer’s serial 
number, type, previous calibration date  and next due-date for calibration. 
From the System Information screen (2-4), press the  LEFT SELECTION 
 BUTTON (TD) to access the 
Transducer Information screen.  The following screen will be displayed: 
Pressing any key while this screen is displayed will return  the user to the previous System Information screen.  
						

							 
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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  This mode will display the maximum torque value achieved by discontinuous drive tools such as pulse tools 
and impacting tools. 
 
 TRACK  This mode will display torque in real-time as it is applied to the connected transducer.  Track mode is used 
primarily for calibration of the unit. 
 
 
Selecting the Proper OPERATING MODE 
 
The ATDA must be in RUN MODE in order to change the Operating Mode.  If torque values have been stored in the 
ATDA while in MEMORY MODE, then the memory must be cleared in order to change the Operating Mode. 
 
While in the Main Display screen, press the Selection Arrow-Down button to cycle through the available Operating 
Mode choices.  The choices will be displayed in the following order: 
 
 
 
 
 
Setting ENGINEERING UNITS 
 
The ATDA must be in RUN MODE in order to change the Engineering Units.  If torque values have been stored in 
the ATDA while in MEMORY MODE, then the memory must be cleared in order to change the Engineering Units. 
 
While in the Main Display screen, press the Selection Arrow-Up button to cycle through the available Engineering 
Unit choices.  The choices will be displayed in the following order: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
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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 switch the unit to RUN MODE from MEMORY MODE, press the RIGHT SELECTION BUTON (Figure 1) and 
verify that RUN is displayed in the DATA STORAGE MODE field. 
 
 
USING THE ATDA IN MEMORY MODE 
 
MEMORY MODE can be used to store up to 999 torque readings.  Those stored readings can then be reviewed and 
statistical analysis can be conducted.  The ATDA also provides the capability to print out the data with or without the 
associated statistical information. 
 
 
Accessing MEMORY MODE 
 
With the ATDA turned on, observe the Data Storage Mode Status field (Figure 1).  If MEM is displayed, the ATDA is 
in MEMORY MODE and can then be configured accordingly.  If the status reads RUN, then the ATDA is in RUN 
MODE and will not store any of the following rundown values. 
 
To switch the unit to MEMORY MODE from RUN MODE, press the RIGHT SELECTION BUTON (Figure 1) and 
verify that MEM is displayed in the DATA STORAGE MODE field. 
 
 
 
Storing Rundown Torque Values 
 
1.  Enter MEMORY MODE 
2. Press the SELECTION ARROW – UP button to scroll to memory position 1, which will be indicated by a 
001 in the Stored Rundown Number field (Figure 1).  The subsequent rundown value will be stored as 
#001 and all other rundowns will automatically be stored as sequentially higher numbers.
 
 
 
In MEMORY MODE, torque values are automatically stored when the value is cleared; this time-value is determined 
by the time-value set in the Auto-Clear function.  If the Auto Clear function is turned off, the user must press ENTER 
after each rundown in order to store the associated torque value. 
 
 
Reviewing Rundown Torque Values
 
 
To review rundown values that have been stored in MEMORY MODE: 
 
1.  Enter MEMORY MODE 
2. Using the SELECTION ARROW buttons, scroll up or down through the list of stored rundown values. 
 
 
It is possible to scroll to a stored-rundown-number which is above the highest stored value; for example, if 10 
rundowns have been stored, it is possible to scroll to stored-rundown-number 15, however all rundown values above 
10 will display as zero values.