BAND-IT IT1000-AB 1/4 Tie-Lok Tool - Manual (Page 31)

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IT1000-AB
1/4” Tie-Lok ® Tool
Setting the upper and lower control limits
Included in the CD provided with the tool is a program that can be used to adjust the type
of data and the upper and lower control limits that the control box will monitor.
1. Connect the control box to power and to a device that will allow 2-way RS232
communication, such as a PC with HyperTerminal. For this procedure flow control must
be disabled.
2.
On the CD, locate and run the file named “Control Settings.exe”
3. Press the Download button. This will load a program into the control box.
4. Open the HyperTerminal and follow the instructions. If the option to check both pressure
and force is selected, use caution in setting the limits. Both the force and pressure ranges
must be met to keep from generating an error message, so it is possible to create a
situation where the error state will never clear.
5. Once the limits have been set, close HyperTerminal and locate and run the file named
“I75301.exe” located on the CD. Press Download and the operating program will be re-
installed.
6. The data control box is now ready for use.
7. Example:
Program: I75302 Rev A
This program will reset the limits on the Data Control Box
Enter the units of force to use: LBF (L), or Newton (N): L
Enter the units of pressure to use: psi (P) or kPa (A): P
Enter data type to check: PSI (p), Force (f), or Both (b): F
Enter the lower force limit: 300
Enter the upper force limit: 360
Force: 300 to 360 LBF
If this is correct, download the operating program.
If not, try again.
Suggestions for choosing the control limits:
All control boxes arrive from the factory pre-set to check the pressure range stated in this
manual.
As the pressure to force relationship changes from tool to tool, it is recommended that the
force be the limiting factor. Keep in mind that the force range required will vary depending
on the clamping application. Run test samples at different settings to determine the upper
and lower limits acceptable for the application.
Tension Cylinder
Pressure Monitoring
System