Dillon EDXtreme (Old) Manuel d'utilisateur

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10 EDxtreme User Instructions2 IntroductionThe EDxtremeTM (EDX) electronic dynamometer from Dillon is a force measurement load sensor and digital rea

EDxtreme User Instructions 11 2.1.1 EDX KeysThere are four “hard” keys and four “soft” keys. The hard keys are permanently labeled and the soft keys

12 EDxtreme User Instructions2.1.3 Communicator Front PanelFigure 2.2 shows the Dillon Communicator. This is a battery powered, radio-linked (or wire

EDxtreme User Instructions 13 2.1.4 Communicator KeysThe Communicator has the same keys as the EDX but also some extra ones. They are all explained

14 EDxtreme User Instructions2.2 Power On and AnnunciatorsWhen you power up the EDX you will see a display similar to the example shown on the left i

EDxtreme User Instructions 15 Press the Arrow key, , to move between the two displays in Figure 2.3. In the display on the right in Figure 3, one of

16 EDxtreme User Instructions3 EDX Operation3.1 Display ModesThe EDX has several display modes accessible by pressing the Mode soft key. See Figure 3

EDxtreme User Instructions 17 3.3 Force Measurement RezeroRezeroing allows the weight or load of fixturing to be invisible to the measurement. The z

18 EDxtreme User Instructions4EDX SetupTo begin using the EDX, it is recommended that you set it up to suit your specific needs and equipment. You ca

EDxtreme User Instructions 19 Format #1 Current displayed value (peak or live force) plus unit of measure104.5 lbf (live force example)302.5 lbf (pe

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20 EDxtreme User InstructionsFormat #5 Live force, unit of measure, peak force, unit of measure. All tab separated.104.5<tab>lbf<CR> (if

EDxtreme User Instructions 21 4.1.3 Setup--AboutThe next soft key is the About. The About menu shows an assortment of information about your Dillon

22 EDxtreme User InstructionsCOM2 Press this key to test COM2 in a loopback test.To perform a COMM test, the unit must be configured to use RS-232 co

EDxtreme User Instructions 23 5 ConfigurationThe configuration menu is a group of settings that may be password protected if desired to prevent oper

24 EDxtreme User Instructions5.1 Configuration MenuFigure 5.3 Configuration menu5.1.1 Config--SetupThe first soft key is Setup. Press this and you a

EDxtreme User Instructions 25 5.1.3 Config--CommPress the Comm key to enable or disable radio communication and configure serial ports. To configure

26 EDxtreme User InstructionsThe following display appears:4. Select a baud rate using the Sel keys to scroll through your choices. Choices are 1200,

EDxtreme User Instructions 27 5. Select a parity value using the Sel keys to scroll through your choices. Choices are none (default), odd and even.

28 EDxtreme User InstructionsIf you enable the radio:l You are asked to enter a Radio Channel. Your EDX and Communicator must be on the same channel

EDxtreme User Instructions 29 3. To compensate for local gravitational differences. There are variances in gravity throughout the world. If used as

EDxtreme User Instructions 3 Table of ContentspageChapter 1 General information and warnings ...

30 EDxtreme User InstructionsThe following screen is displayed:Select Yes if you only want the instrument to automatically shut down when there is in

EDxtreme User Instructions 31 6 Communicator OperationThe Dillon Communicator is a remote display and control module designed to work with the EDxtr

32 EDxtreme User InstructionsThere are three soft keys on the first display and four on the second display. The soft key functions are described belo

EDxtreme User Instructions 33 Next choice is number of EDXs in the network. Pick from 1-15Next choice, you must set the address for each EDX. Each E

34 EDxtreme User InstructionsPress ESC repeatedly to return to normal operation. If you have made changes you will be prompted to save the changes. P

EDxtreme User Instructions 35 Choice of power-up unit of measureEnable or disable lbf, kgf, N, custom unit 1 and 2Power Press this to set the follow

36 EDxtreme User InstructionsFixed characters. Example 1:<sp><sp><sp>104.5,<sp><sp><sp><sp>lbf,<sp>&l

EDxtreme User Instructions 37 7 General Information7.1 Changing BatteriesTo replace discharged batteries, unscrew the battery compartment cap on the

38 EDxtreme User Instructions7.4 Radio InformationThe radio technology used in the radio equipped EDxtreme and Communicator is a 2.4 GHz digital spre

EDxtreme User Instructions 39 Place spacer on a solid surface and use a hammer to start the roll pins into the two small spacer holes. See Figure 7.

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40 EDxtreme User Instructions8 Common ConfigurationsEDxtreme being used stand-alone (no RS-232 or Communicator remote)Key Settings (EDxtreme):COM1 Tr

EDxtreme User Instructions 41 Network Identifier: AKey Settings (EDxtreme 2):COM1 Trans Level – DisabledCOM2 Trans Level – RFRadio Channel (1-64): 1

42 EDxtreme User Instructions9 TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause SolutionEDX powers on momentarily and turns offLow batteryBad keypadReplace with

EDxtreme User Instructions 43 Radio communications not working at allDead batteries. Distance is excessive, dead radio pocketBring remote closer to

44 EDxtreme User Instructions10 Weighing and Force Measurement PracticesThe basis for all electronic force measurement or weighing is measurement of

EDxtreme User Instructions 45 10.6 Good Force Measurement Practice

46 EDxtreme User Instructions11 Specifications11.1 Dynamometer SpecificationsEnclosure: Designed to NEMA4X/IP55. Suitable for continuous outdoor use

EDxtreme User Instructions 47 11.2 Communicator SpecificationsEnclosure: Designed to NEMA 3 / IP44 with optional sleeve. Suitable for protected out

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EDxtreme User Instructions 5 1 General information and warnings1.1 About this manualThis manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and t

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6 EDxtreme User Instructions1.2 Safe OperationKeep all the following in mind as you use the EDX dynamometer.The system capacity is equal to the ratin

EDxtreme User Instructions 7 l Environments with high electromagnetic fields such as cranes employing electromagnets to lift metal. These induce tra

8 EDxtreme User InstructionsTo avoid the risk of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), place the machine on a surface which is ergonomically satisfactory t

EDxtreme User Instructions 9 United StatesCanadaEuropean CountriesThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A d