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RAD E-RAD BLU 11k User Manual

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 1 v2017.07.19 t able of c ontents manual revision history ............................................................................................. 3 important safety notice ....................................................................

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 2 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 5.8 auto lock ...................................................................................................................... 26 5.9 reverse confirmation .......................................................................

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 3 v2017.07.19 m anual r evision h istory v2014.06.17: - initial release for firmware erad-27.0109 v2017.01.26: - release for firmware erad-27.0300 - updated manual layout - updated important safety notice - updated pictures v2017.07.19: - rele...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 4 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 i mportant s afety n otice warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. New world technologies incorporated is ...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 5 v2017.07.19 g. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. H. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 6 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 1.0 g eneral i nformation 1.1 system components the e-rad blu tool system is shipped from new world technologies inc. With the following parts: - e-rad blu tool handle (figure 1.1-1) - e-rad blu controller; weatherproof (figure 1...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 7 v2017.07.19 1.2.2 electrical specifications ensure that all electrical specifications are observed when using the e-rad blu tool system. Units 120v model 230v model nominal input voltage vac 120 208 – 240 minimum input voltage vac 80% of cal...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 8 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 the e-rad blu controller requires model specific single phase 120vac or 230vac. Refer to section 1.2.2 – electrical specifications. The single phase line must be electrically symmetrical with respect to earth ground. The branch c...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 9 v2017.07.19 1. Forward/reverse switch – direction control. 2. On/off trigger – motor activation. 3. System ready – blue led lit when ready for use. 4. Failed – red led lit when torque cycle failed. Overtorque – red led flashes when torque cy...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 10 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 caution! Lcd touch displays are susceptible to mechanical shock. Excessive force on the touch display may result in damage. Lcd touch displays can be damaged by moisture or water and high temperatures. Avoid such conditions when...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 11 v2017.07.19 3.4 user access levels the e-rad blu implements four access levels: locked, basic, intermediate, and advanced. Access to the highest three levels requires a passcode. Each level has a different passcode and enables access to dif...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 12 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 3.4.1 unlocking access levels to unlock an access level: 1. Select “menu” from the main screen. 2. Select the “lock” or “unlock” option from the main menu (figure 3.4.1-1). 3. A number pad will be displayed (figure 3.4.1-2). Fig...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 13 v2017.07.19 6. If the touch display was in the basic level, the tool will be locked. If the display was in any other level, it will now be in basic. Input the code “14504” again to lock the tool. Note: the lock icon is displayed at the top ...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 14 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 figure 3.6-2: first screen figure 3.6-3: second screen figure 3.6-4: third screen 4.0 c ommon f unctions 4.1 select a preset presets are torque and/or angle values stored in a list that allow the operator to quickly change the t...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 15 v2017.07.19 figure 4.1-3: preset menu figure 4.1-4: application menu figure 4.1-5: preset selection note: if the application preset has a torque that is above the maximum torque of the tool or below the minimum torque of the tool, a warning...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 16 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 to change the set angle: 1. Press the “set angle” button on the main screen. A number pad will be displayed (figure 4.3-1). 2. Enter the new set angle. Note: the set angle range is 0 – 600 degrees. Values above 600 degrees will ...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 17 v2017.07.19 2. Choose “select log” from the datalog menu (figure 4.5-1). 3. The select log screen will be displayed and the currently selected log will be shown at the top of the screen and highlighted in the list of datalogs (figure 4.5-2)...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 18 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 to select a different datalog file: 1. Press the datalogs button (folder icon) located at the top of the main screen. 2. Choose “select log” from the datalog menu, shown in figure 4.5-6. Note: to use the default log, select “use...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 19 v2017.07.19 to view a datalog not currently selected: 1. Select the datalogs button (folder icon) at the top of the main screen. 2. Select “view select” from the datalog menu (figure 4.6-1). 3. Select the log that you want to view (figure 4...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 20 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 to view the tool handle information (figure 4.7.1-3): select “handle info” from the menu. The following information is displayed: - tool handle serial number - handle firmware information - tool model - calibration voltage - fac...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 21 v2017.07.19 lifetime stats (figure 4.7.2-3) lists information recorded since the manufacture date. The following information is listed: stored on handle: - total torque cycles (forward and reverse cycles are counted) - cycles counted betwee...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 22 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 4.7.3 view diagnostics diagnostics (figure 4.7.3-1) lists information useful when troubleshooting the e-rad blu tool system. The information includes the following: - drive (controller) temperature - minimum voltage since startu...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 23 v2017.07.19 4. Input the smart socket serial number and pairing code. Note: the default pairing code is 1111. Refer to the smart socket user manual section 5.12 – changing the bluetooth pin for information on how to change the pairing code....

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 24 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 5.4 operator password the operator password function locks out all tool functions until an operator logs in. The operator may log in using one of the passwords in the operator password file uploaded to the e-rad blu (refer to se...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 25 v2017.07.19 5.5 torque graphing when the e-rad blu is connected to a network (see section 5.23 – network), the torque curve can be plotted using a pc application. To set up graphing: 1. Select “menu” from the main screen. 2. Select “user op...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 26 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 to enable hide joint: 4. Select “menu” from the main screen. 5. Select “user options” from the main menu (figure 5.7-1). 6. Select “hide joint” to toggle the option on or off (figure 5.7-2). Note: hide joint is turned on, meanin...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 27 v2017.07.19 5.10 trigger stop this function is a safety feature that prevents the tool from moving when the trigger button is not being pressed. To enable or disable trigger stop: 1. Select “menu” from the main screen. 2. Select “user modes...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 28 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 figure 5.12-1: main menu figure 5.12-2: user configuration menu figure 5.12-3: low pre-torque menu 5. The pre torque adjustment screen will be displayed (figure 5.12-4). 6. Press the “torque value” button on the pre torque adjus...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 29 v2017.07.19 13. Select the “adjustment” button on the low pre-torque adjustment screen. A number pad will be displayed (figure 5.12-6). 14. Enter the adjustment value (a value of 1000 means no adjustment). 15. Press “ ” to confirm or “ ” to...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 30 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 4. Select the “torque check” option from the change values menu (figure 5.13-3). The “check angle” keypad is displayed (figure 5.13-4). 5. Enter an angle value between 0 and 90 degrees. Entering 0 will disable torque check. 6. A...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 31 v2017.07.19 5.15 point calibration point calibration allows a single torque point to be fine-tuned to suit the needs of an application. When point calibration is enabled, the calibration adjust value applies to the selected torque point ins...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 32 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 10. If using a calibration stand, enter the torque read from the transducer. If using a smart socket, the measured torque will be entered through the bluetooth connection. 11. Reverse the tool to loosen the joint. 12. Operate th...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 33 v2017.07.19 5.16 blue calibration blue calibration allows you to quickly adjust the calibration for the tool. This feature is useful in the field when the torque needs to be verified and adjusted for the specific application. Blue cal adjus...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 34 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 9. The second measured torque will be entered from the connected smart socket (figure 5.16-6). 10. Press “ ” to accept the blue calibration. 11. A message will appear asking to confirm the result as shown. Press “ ” to save the ...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 35 v2017.07.19 when a preset is saved, the angle torque limits will also be saved. The list of saved presets will display the limits beside the set torque value (see presets 1 and 4 in figure 5.17-3). Figure 5.17-3: presets 1 and 4 with torque...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 36 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 when a preset is saved, the angle limits will also be saved. The list of saved presets will display the limits below the set torque (see presets 2 and 3 in figure 5.18-3). Figure 5.18-3: presets 2 and 3 with angle limits in brac...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 37 v2017.07.19 to set the maint limit and maint warn options: note: maintenance limit and warn may be set while maint lock is disabled. In that case, the “maintenance required” message will be displayed at the specified cycle count, but the to...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 38 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 to set the maintenance count torque threshold: 1. Select “maint torque” from the maintenance menu. 2. A number pad will be displayed (figure 5.19-10). 3. Input the percentage of maximum torque above which maintenance cycles will...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 39 v2017.07.19 note: if point cal is disabled and blue cal is used, the calibration adjust value may be modified using blue cal and will affect the full torque range. See section 5.16 – blue calibration. To adjust the calibration: 1. Select “m...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 40 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 5.22 set clock the date and time may be set on the e-rad controller. To set date and time: 1. Select “menu” from the main screen. 2. Select “user config” from the main menu (figure 5.22-1). 3. Select “set clock” from the user co...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 41 v2017.07.19 4. Select “network” again from the network menu (figure 5.23-3). 5. The network screen will appear (figure 5.23-4). 6. For automatic ip addressing, set the “ip net” to “0” and the “ip node” to “0”. 7. For a fixed ip address on t...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 42 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 to calibrate the e-rad blu tool system: 1. Select “menu” from the main screen. 2. Select “user config” from the main menu (figure 6-1). 3. Select “calibration” from the user configuration menu (figure 6-2). Figure 6-1: main menu...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 43 v2017.07.19 11. A number pad will be displayed (figure 6-6). 12. Enter the torque measured by the calibration stand transducer. 13. Press “ ” to confirm or “ ” to correct. 14. The next calibration screen will be displayed. 15. Repeat from s...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 44 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 7.1.1 installing the reaction arm ensure that the reaction arm and snap ring are installed securely to hold the reaction arm in place. Make sure that the reaction arm is in contact with a solid reaction point before you operate ...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 45 v2017.07.19 the height of the socket cannot be shorter or longer than the height of the reaction arm (figure 7.1.2-2). Incorrect: the leg of the reaction arm is too short in the left image and too long in the right image. Figure 7.1.2-2: in...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 46 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 7.2 torque only operation in torque only mode, the e-rad blu turns the fastener until the set torque has been achieved. The torque cycle has passed when the actual torque reaches the set torque within the tolerance of the tool. ...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 47 v2017.07.19 note: the result will be displayed for 15 seconds or until a new cycle is started. Note: if the trigger is released during the torque cycle, a torque invalid message will be displayed (figure 7.2-5). If torque check mode is enab...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 48 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 10. When the angle cycle has passed or failed, the actual or socket torque and the actual angle (total degrees of rotation) will be displayed on the main screen. Figure 7.3-2 shows a passed angle cycle and figure 7.3-3 shows a f...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 49 v2017.07.19 10. When the torque and angle cycle has passed or failed, the measured torque and the actual angle (rotation after pre-torque) will be displayed on the main screen. Figures 7.4-2 and 7.4-3 show a passed and a failed torque and a...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 50 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 8.0 d ata l og pc o perations the e-rad touch datalogger is a pc software package designed to connect the e-rad blu controller to a computer for data logging and administrative options. The following operations may be done using...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 51 v2017.07.19 3. Open the e-rad touch datalogger software (figure 8.2-3). Note: ensure that the e-rad blu is in pc transfer mode (a prompt message will appear as in figure 8.2-4) and press “ok”. Figure 8.2-3: datalogger main screen figure 8.2...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 52 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 8.4 downloading all datalogs the datalogs stored on the e-rad blu controller can be downloaded to the datalogger software. To download all the datalogs onto the pc: 1. Ensure the e-rad blu controller is connected and is in pc tr...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 53 v2017.07.19 8.6 exporting data datalogs may be exported to a file or another program such as notepad, wordpad, microsoft word, or microsoft excel. There are two methods to export the datalog: to export the entire datalog into various file f...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 54 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 2. Click and drag the cursor over the data to select it (figure 8.6-6). Figure 8.6-6: select data from datalog 3. Press “control” + “c” on your keyboard to copy the data. 4. Open the destination program. Microsoft excel works we...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 55 v2017.07.19 to create a new application: 1. Press the “add” button (figure 8.7-3). 2. A new application, “enter description,” will appear under pc saved applications (figure 8.7-4). Figure 8.7-3: pc saved applications figure 8.7-4: new pc a...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 56 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 figure 8.7-10: tool saved applications 16. Press the “update applications on tool” button to load the new application onto the e-rad (figure 8.7-11). Figure 8.7-11: “update applications on tool” button to edit an existing applic...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 57 v2017.07.19 3. Press the “export app to pc” button (figure 8.7-16). An application preset that is saved on the pc can be imported into the datalogger pc saved applications. To import an app from the pc: 1. Set the folder that the applicatio...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 58 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 9.0 t roubleshooting danger! Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury. Do not remove the e-rad blu controller top plate or attempt any repairs without approval and training. Do not touch any exposed power devices, elec...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 59 v2017.07.19 peak current exceeded the e-rad blu controller or tool handle current draw has exceeded the maximum limit. 1. Check the tool handle cable. 2. Check that the ac power cable is connected to the controller and ac mains power supply...

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual page 60 new world technologies inc. V2017.07.19 9.2 connecting to a smart socket: troubleshooting.

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    E-rad blu u ser m anual new world technologies inc. Page 61 v2017.07.19 10.0 c ontact u s new world technologies inc. 30580 progressive way abbotsford, bc v2t 6z2 canada toll free: 1-800-983-0044 fax: 604-852-0269 web: www.Radtorque.Com email: info@radtorque.Com technical support: phone: 1-800-983-0...