PTI TorqTraQ Manuale utente

Operator’s Manual

Revision 2.3

1440 Timberwolf Drive | Holland, OH 43528

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1CONTENTS (CLICK ON TEXT BELOW TO JUMP TO SECTION)

2Getting Started................................................................................................................................ - 3 -

2.1 Step 1: Charging the battery .................................................................................................... - 3 -

2.2 Step 2: Installing the software and drivers .............................................................................. - 3 -

2.3 Step 3: Setting the device clock to local time .......................................................................... - 5 -

2.4 Step 4: Installing a closure-specific chuck................................................................................ - 7 -

3TorqTraQ®device general operation .............................................................................................. - 8 -

3.1 Operating the device................................................................................................................ - 8 -

3.2 Removing a closure .................................................................................................................. - 8 -

3.3Applying a closure .................................................................................................................... - 8 -

3.4 Storing readings to memory..................................................................................................... - 8 -

3.5 Measuring band break ............................................................................................................. - 8 -

3.6 TorqTraQ®device menu ........................................................................................................... - 9 -

4Using the desktop software.......................................................................................................... - 11 -

4.1 Main Screen............................................................................................................................ - 11 -

4.2 Configure ................................................................................................................................ - 12 -

4.3 View Data ............................................................................................................................... - 13 -

4.3.1 Report screen (export to Excel) ...................................................................................... - 14 -

4.4 Validate .................................................................................................................................. - 15 -

5Storage .......................................................................................................................................... - 16 -

6Cleaning the device....................................................................................................................... - 16 -

7Safety notes .................................................................................................................................. - 16 -

8Service, Warranty, and Calibration............................................................................................... - 17 -

9Specifications ................................................................................................................................ - 18 -

10 Contact Information...................................................................................................................... - 19 -

11 Appendix – Legacy method of operation...................................................................................... - 20 -

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2GETTING STARTED

2.1 Step 1: Charging the battery

1. Connect the device to a powered USB port on a computer or USB wall charger (not included) using

the provided cable.

2. The display on the TorqTraQ®device will show battery strength by the number of bars that appear.

While the battery is charging, “Chrg” will appear on the display. Once the battery is fully charged,

“Batt” will be displayed.

3. Once the battery is fully charged, the display will change from Chrg to Batt and show full bars. As

the battery “tops off” towards the end of the charging cycle, the display might switch between

Chrg and Batt.

4. The battery scale (number of bars) calibrates during the first full charge. The battery scale may be

inaccurate until this occurs.

Note: If the battery level is very low when charging begins, the display will initially remain blank,

and the Application and Removal lights will flash every five seconds. Once the battery has charged

to a sufficient level to power the display, the display will begin to show the charging status.

Additional information: The TorqTraQ® device has an internal Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. These

are long life batteries that can withstand many charging cycles; if the battery life seems short, contact

the TorqTraQ® manufacturer. When first unpacking the device, it must be fully charged using the

provided USB cable. A full battery charge takes approximately 3-4 hours depending on the battery level

when charging began. A full charge should last 8-12 hours depending on level of continuous usage. In

standby mode the battery will last many days. If the battery fully depletes, the internal clock will lose

time. If this happens, see Section 2.3 to set the clock on the device.

2.2 Step 2: Installing the software and drivers

This step should be performed by a system administrator. The software and drivers are compatible

with Windows XP through Windows 7.

1. Insert the provided CD rom into the computer

2. The CD should automatically run the installation program. If the CD does not automatically load

the installation program, browse the files on the CD and run setup.exe in the root directory.

3. Once the installer begins, follow the prompts on the screen (shown below). During this process

Windows might display security screens confirming the installation; accept these screens as

they appear (not shown below).

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Installation is now complete.

4. The software can be found under:

Program Files/Plastic Technologies, Inc/TorqTraQ Desktop Software

Full software instructions can be found in Section 4 of this manual.

2.3 Step 3: Setting the device clock to local time

The device includes a timestamp on every reading stored, so it is important to make sure the local time

is maintained on the device. From the factory, the device clock is set to U.S. Eastern Standard Time

(EST).

The following steps assume the software and device driver have been successfully installed on a

computer. Setting the device clock:

1. Plug the TorqTraQ® device into the computer using the provided USB cable

2. Load the software through the Windows Start menu, by default the software will be located:

Program Files/Plastic Technologies, Inc/TorqTraQ Desktop Software

3. The software will load into the main screen:

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4. The device should appear in the upper Attached Devices window. If the device does not appear

in this window, unplug the device, plug the device back in, and hit the refresh button.

5. To set the clock on the device, click the configure button. The following window will appear:

6. Click the Save to Device button. This synchronizes the device clock to the time setting on the

computer as demonstrated above.

Full software instructions can be found in Section 4 of this manual.

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2.4 Step 4: Installing a closure-specific chuck

The chuck is the gripping mechanism that ensures that the TorqTraQ®device will properly mate with

closures. Each TorqTraQ®device will be shipped with at least one chuck. To install a closure-specific

chuck, please follow the following procedure. Failure to do so may damage the unit and void any

warranties.

Two-screw chucks:

1. Place the chuck into chuck pocket on bottom

of device.

2. Rotate the chuck until the two mounting holes

line up with the threaded holes.

Use two screws to mount the chuck, the

screws should be snug – do not over-tighten.

Hardware used (provided):

Two #6-32 SS flathead screws, 1/4

” overall

length

One-screw chucks:

1. Place the chuck into chuck pocket on bottom

of device.

2. Rotate the chuck until the chuck drops into

place, the lugs on the bottom of the chuck will

drop into matching pockets on the device.

3. Use the one screw to mount the chuck, the

screw should be snug – do not over-tighten.

Hardware used (provided):

One #8-32 SS flathead screw, 5/16” overall

length

CAUTION: The screw lengths mentioned reference the overall length of the screw, do not exceed these

lengths or use different screws. Screws should be snug; do not over-tighten.

TIP: For customers with liquid products (soda, milk, juice, etc):

There is a possibility for product to get on the device and seep behind and around the chuck. When

the product dries it can become sticky and potentially “glue” the chuck into place, making it very

difficult to remove. In some cases the chuck becomes damaged upon removal. If the packaged being

tested contains a liquid product, it is recommended the operator coats the bottom and sides of the

chuck pocket with white lithium grease (or similar grease that can fill voids

) prior to installing a chuck.

Any excess grease should be wiped off once the chuck is installed. The grease will fill the voids and

keep the product from seeping into cracks and drying. Grease is not included with the device.

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3TORQTRAQ®DEVICE GENERAL OPERATION

3.1 Operating the device

The TorqTraQ®device is turned on by pressing the zero button on the device.Upon startup, the display

will scroll information about the device and then read “0.0”. At this point, the device is ready to take

measurements. The device can be operated with or without the USB cable plugged in, assuming the

battery is charged.

3.2 Removing a closure

1. Grip the container firmly in one hand, and the TorqTraQ®device in the

other. The TorqTraQ®chuck should be caref

ully placed over the

closure; making sure the chuck is perpendicular to the closure.

2. Press the zero button after

the chuck has been firmly fitted to the

closure and before rotational force has been applied.

3. Hold the container firmly and turn the device counter-

clockwise to

remove the closure. Rotation should be slow and steady for the most

accurate and repeatable results.

4. The peak torque is now displayed on the screen. See Section 3.4 for

next steps.

If after a test, the display “snaps back” to zero, the test was performed too quickly.

3.3 Applying a closure

1. Follow steps outlined in Section 3.2 above, turning the device in clockwise direction. Live

torque readings will display on the screen during the application; the operator must stop the

test when the torque reaches the desired application torque.

2. The peak torque is now displayed on the screen. See Section 3.4 above for next steps.

3.4 Storing readings to memory

For devices shipped prior to November 2012, please see Section 11 Appendix – Legacy method of

operation.

Start by completing a test using the instructions above; a peak torque reading should be on the display.

With the peak torque still on the display, press and hold the zero button for one second. The reading

will be stored in memory, and the memory location “xxx/250” will be displayed on the device screen.

3.5 Measuring band break

1. Grip the container firmly in one hand, and the TorqTraQ®device in the other. The TorqTraQ®

chuck should be carefully placed over the closure; making sure the chuck is perpendicular to

the closure.

2. Press the zero button after the chuck has been firmly fitted to the closure and before rotational

force has been applied.

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3. Hold the container firmly and turn the device counter-clockwise to remove the closure. Stop

rotation once initial torque is complete but the tamper band has not yet broken. Rotation

should be slow and steady for the most accurate and repeatable results.

4. The initial torque is now displayed on the screen. Store this reading and zero the device (see

Section 3.4 above).

5. Continue counter-clockwise rotation until all tamper band bridges have broken. The band

break force will now be displayed on the screen. Store this reading and zero the device (see

Section 3.4 above). Make note of the reading location in memory to distinguish between the

two readings (initial vs. band break).

3.6 TorqTraQ®device menu

For devices shipped prior to November 2012, please see Section 11 Appendix – Legacy method of

operation.

The TorqTraQ®device has a number of functions which can be accessed while the device is powered

on. To access the menu from the measurement display, press the zero button three times quickly

(within a two second window). “Menu” will appear on the display. While in the menu, tapping the

button will scroll through the menu options. Each menu item will scroll across the display. To select an

option, press and hold the button for two seconds. Release the button when the display changes.

Some menu items will only be available when they are applicable. Some menu items can be enabled

and disabled, so the menu options will change accordingly (i.e. if the option is enabled, the menu item

will offer a “disable” option, and vice-versa).

1. Last Record Erase

If any measurements have been stored in the device, this option will erase the last

measurement from memory.

2. All Records Erase

If any measurements have been stored in the device, this option will erase all measurements

from memory. When this option is selected, the device will ask, “Are you sure?” Tap the zero

button until “Yes” is displayed, then press and hold the button for two seconds to erase all

records. Or, to cancel this option, tap the button until “No” is displayed, then press and hold

the button for two seconds to go back to the menu.

3. Alarm Disable / Alarm Enable

If an application or removal torque alarm has been enabled, this option will temporarily

disable the alarm until the next time the device is powered on. The alarm can be enabled in

the TorqTraQ®Desktop Software; please see Section 4.2 to set the alarms.

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4. Recording Disable / Recording Enable

This feature is for older devices that store every reading by default, and will not appear on

newer devices (see Section 11 Appendix – Legacy method of operation). This option prevents the

device from storing any more measurements until the next time the device is powered on,

thus allowing operators to stop storing readings temporarily so as to not fill up the memory.

5. Peak Hold Disable / Peak Hold Enable

By default, peak hold is enabled. Disabling peak hold prevents the device from holding peak

measurements on its display, thus the display will always show the instantaneous torque it is

measuring in real-time. Since the peak torque will not be held, recording will also be disabled

when peak hold is disabled. This option will remain in effect until the next time the device is

powered on. This feature is typically used to watch live readings while applying a closure.

6. Battery check

Displays the status of the device’s battery.

7. Last calibration date

Displays the date of the device’s last calibration.

8. Power off device

Powers off the device.

9. Exit menu

Exits the options menu and returns to measurement mode.

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