Model 960
Portable Transient Recorder
 
  • Measure and Record Torque, Angle, and Clamp load characteristics of threaded fastener joints
  • Perform Torque-Tension Verification Testing on fasteners to verify coating or plating performance

  • Perform signature analysis for clamp force verification
  • Audit and certify transducerized tool calibration and performance capability
  • Test torque or torque-angle power tools or hand torque wrenches

  • Conduct M-Alpha Fastener Tension Audits

 
Portable Data Recorder
The Model 960 is a battery-operated, transient recorder with two transducer inputs and two angle inputs. It can serve as a portable thread ed fastener laboratory for measuring fastener torque, angle, and clamp load. It is also ideal for auditing and certifying power tools and hand torque wrenches. The Model 960 is a cost-effective, versatile, and easy to use recorder and can collect up to 500 rundowns. Its alphanumeric setup and calibration menus assure ease of operation. Recorded data can be printed out directly from the unit or uploaded to a computer. It can be used with all RS Technologies rotary torque-angle and clamp force transducers and other conventional strain gage transducers.

Model 960 as part of Basic Torque-Tension System

Applications

Among many possible applications, the Model 960 is designed for the following:

  • Perform torque versus tension verification testing on fasteners and joints to verify properties of coatings, lubricants, or plating performance

  • Provide fastener torque versus angle signature analysis for clamp force verification

  • Perform audit, certification, or tool room calibration of power tools and torque wrenches

  • Perform dynamic monitoring of power tools on the plant floor to determine their performance capability

  • Certify calibration factors for single spindle nutrunners and tools by monitoring the reference transducer and tool transducer simultaneously

     

Statistics
After each rundown the Model 960 updates the statistics including high, within limits, and low level readings, standard deviation, and Cpk

Data & Communications
Data and statistics can be printed via the parallel port. Data can be downloaded to a PC via the serial port for further analysis using the FastPlot for Windows program. Program updates for the Model 960 are uploaded through the serial port.

Real-Time Plotting Capabilities
The Model 960 lets you capture real time and peak readings for torque-angle, torque-clamp load, or torque-time and immediately display or plot the following, based on your instrument setup:

  • Torque vs. Time
  • Torque vs. Angle
  • Angle vs. Time
  • Tool RPM vs. Time
  • Torque vs. Clamp Force
  • Torque and Clamp vs. Angle
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque and Force input Channels
Input Range
 ±2.5 mV/V, ±4.5 mV/V, ±10 VDC or user selectable
Excitation
 4.5 VDC or 9 VDC (standard), 120 ma max.
Resolution
 16-bit
Non-linearity
 0.015% max.
Frequency Response
 10 kHz
Positive Voltage Peak Trap Circuit
 7 ms reset time
Peak Threshold
 Software Programmable
Peak Reset
 Manual or software programmable, automatic reset
Angle Input Channels
Type
 Quadrature A/B Track
Excitation
 5 VDC
Input Frequency
 1 MHz max
Counter Resolution
 32-bit
Display
Viewing Area
 4.85 x 2.68 inches
Resolution
 240 x 128
CFL Backlight
  
Battery
Indication
 Two-stage Battery Low indication
Battery Life
 8 Hours maximum, continuous use
Charge Time
 2 hours, max.
General
Temperature Range
 0-70° C
Dimensions
Width
 9.75 inches
Depth
 8.75 inches
Height
 2.75 inches
Weight
 7 lbs.
Mating Connectors
Channel 1 and Channel 2
 DB, 15 pins
Parallel Port
 DB, 25 pins
Serial Port
 DB, 9 sockets

Click here for a download of the Model 960 Instruction Manual

Click here to check the transducer input wiring code for the Model 960

 

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