CDI Torque MULTITEST Government - Manual (Page 56)

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Using the MULTITEST Toque Calbration System
Use the following procedure to make force measurements.
1. To program the MULTITEST Indicator, refer to Chapter
3—Set Up and Programming in this manual. Use SET
HIGH and SET LOW limit alert, data STORE, display
CLEAR, printer SEND and STATistical analysis features.
2. Install the compression or tension fixture according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Press SELECT to select FORCE measurement.
4. Press MODE to select TRACK mode. The green TRACK
lamp lights.
5. Press UNIT to select the desired engineering unit of
measure as displayed on the LCD display. It is easiest
to match that of the gauge being tested.
6. Apply load by turning the loader handle CW for tension
or CCW for compression. This may be reversed
depending on the fixture.
7. Release and reapply load twice again to exercise the
transducer and gauge.
8. With the load released, wait approximately 30 seconds
then press ZERO TARE.
9. Apply load according to one of the following:
• The check points recommended by the gauge
manufacturer, if specified, or
• The desired working force, or
• Approximately 70% of its full scale capacity.
Note or adjust the gauge reading to match that of the
MULTITEST LED display.
Displaying Statistical Analysis
The MULTITEST Indicator accumulates torque/force
measurements in a data list. The list is created with each
AUTO or MANUAL data store entry. Statistical analysis is
calculated on the list, and if SET HIGH and SET LOW limits are
established, draws a simple histogram of the results. These
features are very useful in statistical process control (SPC)
management. Statistical analysis can be previewed on the LCD
display or sent directly to a printer/computer port. For
additional information on setting up printer or PC ports, refer to
Chapter 3—Set Up and Programming in this manual.