ntelli Wireless Screw Pier Torque Monitoring System Data Can Be Exported to Third Party Software Extremely Rugged Design

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1 ntelli Wireless Screw Pier Torque Monitoring System State of the Art Wireless Technology Highly Accurate Torque Monitoring Capabilities Angle & Depth Monitoring Extremely Rugged Design Data Can Be Exported to Third Party Software 720 E 9th St., Lawrence, KS info@pro-dig-usa.com

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents/Introduction Handheld PDA... 4 Operation of PRO-DIG Intelli-Tork Analyzer Rotor Locating and Viewing Logged Files Exporting Data Files Troubleshooting Recharging and Batteries Installing the Torque Transducer Torque Rotor Calibration Torque Rotor Range Drive Shaft Kelly Bars and Drive Tools introduction The PRO-DIG PDTA, Intelli-Tork is a revolutionary fully wireless non-contact torque transducer with fully potted electronics. The unit is extremely rugged and ideal for field based applications. It utilizes a remote handheld PDA based digital indicator. The Intelli-Tork measures the torque applied between two flanges and transmits the torque reading to a hand held readout for display and logging. This method of measuring the torque applied is highly accurate. (+/- 0.3%). The torque sensor is built into the housing of the flanged instrument. The data is transferred directly to a handheld military specification PDA or PC Laptop via a 2.4 ghz Wireless Transmitter which is located on the flanged hub. The data is captured by the PDA and is recorded as a text file (DTA). The text file can be viewed on the PDA and downloaded to computer peripheral software such as Microsoft Excel for further custom analysis. The PRO-DIG Intelli-Tork system comprises three parts; a Torque Analyzer Rotor installed on the flanged coupling, a Torque Analyzer PDA indicator and a battery charger unit. PRO-DIG LLC This document and any information contained therein are confidential and the copyright of PRO-DIG LLC. Neither the whole, nor any part, may be disclosed, loaned, copied, or otherwise disseminated for any purpose whatsoever without express written consent from PRO-DIG LLC. No liability is accepted for any loss, damage or injury from any cause whatsoever from the use of this document. 2 3

3 handheld PDA 1. PDA Wand 2. CF Card Receiver 3. Battery Pack 4. Strap for handling in the field 5. Display Screen 6. Opens Start Menu 7. 4-Way Directional Button 8. Return to previous 9. Task Manager 10. Return to Start Screen 11. Power Button 12. Context Menu Button 13. Power Port for Charging 14. USB Port operation of the Intelli-Tork monitoring system 4 Powering On the PRO-DIG Intelli-Tork Hub LED Status: back front Press the red on/off button: a red light will flash when powered on. 2. If the battery state is good, the red light will continue to flash. If the red light remains solid, it indicates that the battery is low and should be recharged. 3. Battery has an approximate 4 week run life Powering On the PRO-DIG Intelli-Tork Handheld PDA LED Status: 1. Press the on/off power button on the lower right of the handheld PDA. 2. A green light will appear flashing above the flashing red light when the PDA and the hub are connected. The PRO-DIG Intelli-Tork, PDA based system has software that provides a simple to use remote to monitor the torque in real time. The software has the ability to log the time, torque, rotations, depth, and angle orientation. The torque transmitter sends the data to the PDA display. The PDA has a USB interface for connection and downloading the data to a computer for more detailed analysis. 4 Port Bottom 5

4 1. Touch Start on the PDA main screen in the upper left corner. 2. Touch PRO-DIG C440 Intelli-Tork Logger, then the main display screen will appear. KEY MAIN Display screen 1. Main display field. (Showing communication has not been established, press OPEN button) 2. ANGLE: Displays angle of insertion of the pile. 3. LOG: Displays when logging is taking place. Green when logging, Red when logging is off. 4. serial number: Displays the hub serial number when the PDA and the hub are communicating. 5. OPEN: Port to establish communications with the hub. 6. SIGNAL: Signal strength that is being communicated between the PDA and the hub. 7. SETUP: Port to enter setup screen options 8. BATTERY VOLTAGE: Displaying the hub battery. (not the PDA battery) 9. EXIT: to close the program 10. FILE NAME: Enter the file name to be logged. (using the PDA keyboard ) 11. ROTATIONS: Displays amount of rotations. Resettable Counter. 12. RPM: Displays shaft rotations per minute. 13. DEPTH: Display to manually log the insertion depth if required. setup screen 12. Shows the selected logging period intervals. default is 1 second. (adjust this xx) 13. Set Current Value: Displays the raw offset value if the ZERO button has been selected. 14. ANGLE SENSOR: Check the box to display the angle from the hub. 15. RETURN: Returns back to the main Intelli-Tork display screen. 16. KEYBOARD : PDA keyboard selector 17. ZERO: Used to set the main display (1) to zero if a zero offset torque is showing. 18. Available logging period intervals, select to change. 6 7

5 PDA and HUB are in use There should now be a green Logging button. Select OPEN now to show the data being recorded. Ensure the PDA and hub are connected, indicated by the green light on the hub. Create and log to file Name Select Log, will turn green and bring up a screen to select one of the following: Select Existing File Name Default File Name Enter New File Name Returns back to the main Intelli-Tork display screen. Select to create a NEW FILE NAME by highlighting the Current File Name text with the stylus. 8 9

6 1. Select the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen. 2. Type in your unique name. 3. When finished, select the keyboard icon to close. 4. The unique file name should be displayed now in the Test Name area. This shows the depth value being selected with the stylus by tapping the selector as the pile is inserted into the ground. Create and log to file Name When finished, select the keyboard icon to close. Then select the Start Logging green box to commence logging. To change the pile, select the logging button to stop logging and it should say LOG OFF. (Log OFF and red background) This usually takes place when you are done driving that pile or a pile section is fully inserted and you wish to add another pile. When you are ready to log with a new pile, you will be prompted again to: Select Existing File Name Default File Name Enter New File Name With a new pile you would want to create a NEW FILE NAME

7 Locating the logged files The logged files are located in My Documents/PRODIG_C440 logs on the PDA. There you should find the unique file names that were created. Exporting to Third Party Software 1. Before using for the first time you required to Sync the hand held PDA device to your computer. Please follow the enclosed PDA manufacturers guide. 2. Connect the PDA to the computer with the supplied USB Cable or by wireless connection. Once the cable is connected the computer will indicate that they are in the process of synchronizing. After a few seconds the synchronization process will complete and the computer will indicate that the devices are connected. 3. Once the devices are connected using your computer mouse click the My Computer icon. The computer screen will list all attached devices and will include the PDA device listed as Mobile Device 4. Double click on the Mobile Device icon, all logged files will be listed. You can amend the name of these files if so desired at any time. 5. Select the file you wish to download and store in a location on your computer. 6. Open the Microsoft Excel software on your PC and click on the DATA tab. 1 By selecting the file name you wish to review, you can display their contents as simple text in a Comma Delimited format

8 4 Exporting to Third Party Software 7. Hover over the Get External Data tool bar and click on the Import Text File tab (highlighted in blue). 8. Select the file from your directory that you saved (4). 9. The Text Import Wizard will appear. (5) Follow the wizard instructions on how you wish the data to appear. 10. After completing the text import wizard your data will display in your Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. (6) The displayed data can be manipulated and graphed to suit your individual preference. trouble shooting 1. In the figure to the right it shows that the PDA has lost communication with the hub, there could be several reason: a. You are out of range with the hub. b. Power has been interrupted to the hub (turned off) c. Batteries are dead in the hub d. Communications have been lost between the PDA and hub 2. When logging data, make sure you select the Log Button and the required logging interval under SETUP 3. Batteries will lose charge under severe cold conditions quicker than normal. DO NOT leave batteries in extreme ambient temperatures overnight for example. 4. Battery life is approximately 4 weeks 5. When securing the cover plate to the battery housing ensure that the six No. screws are affixed correctly. AVOID over tightening Calibration The Torque rotor has been precision factory calibrated and tested. In order to maintain an accurate and reliable readying it is essential that the rotor is periodically calibrated and certified. essential that the rotor is returned to our calibration department at least one time per year. (For further information please contact a member of our engineering dept.) Recharging the torque hub The PRO-DIG Intelli-Tork hub is powered by 5 size C NIMH rechargable alkaline batteries. The batteries can be recharged by attaching the charger pack to a 110V/ AC power source and the connector to the battery pack connector. An extra battery pack can be purchased from PRO-DIG. It is also permitted to us a standard alkaline non-rechargeable batteries, however please do not attempt to recharge standard batteries using the battery charger. j access to battery pack and charging cables 15

9 installing the torque hub 1. The Torque Hub should be installed between the flange faces of the Shaft Hub Adaptor and the drive tool. Please ensure that the fastening bolts are rated to at least grade 8 and torque the bolts to the appropriate manufacturer s guidelines. The total assembly is now ready to be attached to the drive motor. installing the torque hub (cont) 2. Attach the Shaft Hub Adaptor to the shaft of the drive motor. Screw Piers/Anchors should be attached to the Drive tool. a. a. Drive Tool b. Shaft Hub Adaptor c. Drive tool and Kelly Bar secured to the Torque Hub. 3. Ensure that all fasteners in the assembly are sufficiently torqued prior to operation. Ensure that both bolts securing the Shaft Hub Adaptor and the drive tool are sufficiently tightened. The unit is not ready to operate. b. c

10 drive shaft Kelly Bars* and Drive Tools torque rotor Standard range 6 No. 1/2 thru on a 5-1/4 PCD flange* 12 No. 5/8 thru on a 7-5/8 PCD flange* 12 No. 5/8 thru on a 7-5/8 PCD flange* H200 Intelli-Tork B H300 Intelli-Tork B 10,000 Ft-Lbs 25,000 Ft-Lbs 12 No. 5/8 thru on a 8-5/8 PCD flange* 6 No. 1/2 thru on a 5-1/4 PCD flange 6 No. 1/2 thru on a 5-1/4 PCD flange 18 S400 Intelli-Tork B s600 Intelli-Tork A 60,000 Ft-Lbs 200,000 Ft.-Lbs Custom Torque and flange configurations upon request of call us at No. 1/2 thru on a 5-1/4 PCD flange 12 No. 5/8 thru on a 7-5/8 PCD flange 12 No. 5/8 thru on a 7-5/8 PCD flange 19

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