Kaman ThreadChecker User Manual
Universal threadchecker, Non-contact thread detection quick start manual

Copyright © 2008
Kaman Aerospace Corporation
PART NO: 860510-001
Kaman Precision Products
Last Revised: 6/8/11
Measuring & Memory Systems
217 Smith Street
Middletown, CT 06457
www.kamansensors.com or 860-632-4442
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Universal ThreadChecker
™
Non-contact Thread Detection
Quick Start Manual
This apparatus, when installed and operated per the manufacturer’s recommendations, conforms
with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the
laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility. Refer to the Declaration of
Conformity or contact Kaman Precision Products for details.
Description
The Universal ThreadChecker™ is a noncontact proximity measuring system. This low-cost, easy-to-use
system detects the presence or absence of male and female threads in both ferrous and non-ferrous
metals.
The ThreadChecker™ system consists of two subassemblies: sensor with 2 m integral cable, and signal
conditioning electronics module with power and output cable. The ThreadChecker™ electronics uses a
standard 24AWG cable for voltage input and outputs for the analog voltage and switch functions.
Refer to the ThreadChecker™ Data Sheet for product specifications and sensor selection.
Cable Connections
Wire Color
Signal
BROWN
Vin +15 to 30vdc
BLUE GND
WHITE SWITCHED
OUTPUT
BLACK Vout
0-10vdc
Teaching the ThreadChecker™
The Universal ThreadChecker™ is shipped as an individual electronics module and sensor and must
be configured or “taught” before it can be used. This process is performed using the ‘Teach’ button
on the front panel of the electronics. The only test set up required is a representative sample of a
threaded and a non-threaded hole in the size and material of the part to be checked. The electronics
is easily calibrated to any ThreadChecker™ sensor and for most hole/thread configurations as
follows: