Checkline WTTM-GEN1 - Manual (Page 2)

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1.0 I NTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the CHECK•LINE WTTM Wire Terminal Pull Tester for
your requirements. With correct use and proper care this product should provide
many years of precise and accurate testing. Please read the entire operation manual
thoroughly before using this instrument for the first time. The information contained
herein will help users to achieve accurate and repeatable results as well as prevent
damage through improper set-up or operation.
This instrument is designed for measuring tensile strength of soldered or solder-free
cable joints with end sleeves, pins, solder pins or similar wire terminal components
in the field of quality control or design validation.
Safety Precautions
Wear appropriate eye protection at all times.
The load cell can be damaged if the internal measuring system is over-
loaded. Do not exceed the maximum measuring limit of 50 Kg (110 lbs.,
500N) or 100 Kg (220 lb., 1000N), respectively
Transport and store the instrument with care. This reduces the risk of dam-
age to the load cell or other minor mechanical problems which can cause
inaccurate measurement results.
Operate the instrument in appropriate environments only. The instrument
is equipped with a temperature compensation for a temperature range of
32 to 120 °F (0° to 40°C) and should be used in this temperature range
only. Do not expose this device to liquid or operate in high-humidity envi-
ronments.
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A PPENDIX : P ULL T EST S PECIFICATIONS FOR UL, MIL AND SAE
Size of Conductor UL 486A Table 12.1 SAE AS7928 Table II
AWG (mm2) Pounds (N) Pounds (N)
30 0.050 1–1.5 6.7 N/A N/A
28 0.080 2 8.9 N/A N/A
26 0.130 3 13.4 7 3.12
24 0.200 5 22.3 10 44.5
22 0.324 8 35.6 15 66.8
20 0.519 13 57.9 19 84.6
18 0.823 20 89.0 38 169.1
16 1.310 30 133.5 50 222.5
14 2.080 50 222.5 70 311.5
12 3.310 70 311.5 110 489.5
10 5.261 80 356.0 N/A N/A
Pull Test Specifications for UL, MIL and SAE