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Hold the Mode key and turn on the stand. Make sure that
the options, which appear on the digital screen of the
stand, are the same for both the gauge and computer:
B:9600 - B: 19200 - B: 57600 - B:115200
Rotate control knob to select correct baud rate and press
the Zero key to set and continue.
?Request the load value from a connected AFTI and then
add a displacement value from the stand to the result.
This will display results on the PC in the form of
‘0.0, 0.0<CR><LF>’ (load, angular displacement).
To enable communication between Vortex-dsystem and
Emperor™ Lite software, please ensure you select
‘Vortex-d’ or ‘AFTI (Torque)’ from within the system settings
(see Emperor Lite manual).
Torque is measured on a Vortex-dby a ‘smart’ static torque
transducer mounted on the transducer holding plate (D),
(page 10). The transducer must be connected to an
Advanced Force/Torque Indicator (AFTI) mounted on one
of the columns of the Vortex-d. The torque transducer is
connected to the 15pin female D-connector on the side of
the AFTI.
One way of causing damage would be to drive the base
fixture at high speed to a point where the transducer
encounters something ‘solid’. This is a risk when a user is,
either unfamiliar with operating a new test frame, or with
the characteristics of a new sample. It is recommended
that an AFTI to Vortex-d cable is fitted and that a suitable
‘break/limit’ is set. (Please refer to the AFTI operating
manual).
Baud Rate Selection
PC Commands
Measurin and
Displayin Torque
Note: torque transducers are
delicate pieces of equipment
and can easily be damaged
unless treated with care.
