Crane IQVu, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...LL RIGHTS RESERVED Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without the prior permission in writing from Crane Electronics Ltd is forbidden Copyright July 2014 by Crane Electronics Ltd The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 2: ...nable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which ...

Page 3: ...ed as Electrical or Electronics Equipment and should not be disposed with normal commercial waste at the end of its working life The Waste of Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing ...

Page 4: ...22 Users 23 Transducers 24 Check Mode 25 Editing Check Mode Settings 26 27 Performing a check Measurement 28 Check Mode View Readings Add Attachment 29 30 31 32 33 Check Mode View Readings Rundown Trace 34 Check Mode View Statistics 35 Check Mode Save to Job 36 Job Mode 37 38 39 40 Job Mode Perform Measurement 41 Job Mode Perform Measurement View statistics 42 43 Round Mode 44 45 Printing 46 Netwo...

Page 5: ...reen may be wiped clean with a soft cloth The IQVu unit has an internal Lithium Polymer pack From fully discharged the unit will require a 6 hour charge to attain maximum capacity The full capacity of the battery pack is 7600mAh which yields approx 8 hours 1 average shift of normal use When the PSU is plugged into the socket and switched on at the mains the charge indicator LED will illuminate wit...

Page 6: ...d and material worked Keep body stance balanced and firm Do not overreach when operating this tool Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in motion reaction torque or forces during the operation Ensure work pieces are secure Use clamps or vices to hold work pieces whenever possible Never use a damaged or malfunctioning tool or accessory with this unit Maintain unit with care Keep unit clean fo...

Page 7: ...heck function allows the operator to take measurements as required Work can be scheduled using Rounds and Jobs to allow a planned approach to collecting any data Input of any information is either via the soft keypad on the screen or downloaded from OMS or Opta Comms The IQVu works with existing Crane products and all new Crane products including the increasing range of Crane wireless devices allo...

Page 8: ...nd hand strap 1 04Kg CONSTRUCTION Protective rubberised trim and soft engineering material with rounded corners to alleviate damage to goods being tested Tablet will survive 1 8m drop DIMENSIONS 218mm W x 162mm L x 44mm H 218mm 44mm 162mm FEATURES AND DIMENSIONS ...

Page 9: ...e encoder PPR Transducer serial number Calibration due date In addition the Torque 2mV V will be read from the CheckStar Multi Types of Transducer CheckStar Multi Rotary IS plug and play UTA Rotary Static and Wrenchmaster automatically work Industrial Standard can be manually pre set Data Storage 16Gbyte storage Micro SDHC up to 32GBytes slot Processor 1GHz Dual Core Processor Operating System And...

Page 10: ...individual level of access Frequency Response A low pass Bessel Filter is employed for conditioning the transducer signal to eliminate noise from the tool measurement User selectable from 75Hz to 5000Hz Power International Charger 12V 2 A from 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 6 hours to fully charge batteries Batteries Internal Lithium Polymer battery pack Capacity 7600mAh Useable battery life 8 hour shift with...

Page 11: ...are NOK Readings and Traces are stored and can be viewed later Job specifications Jobs be specified for specific similar or any transducer Control limits are possible DC Tool connection The IQVu can talk to DC Tool Controller using Open Protocol over WIfi and associate the tool reading with a reading from transducer Export Torque Readings can be exported as CSV file so can be used in Excel templat...

Page 12: ...nsducer Port Power Button Volume Control Buttons Trigger Button Barcode Reader Lens optional RF Antenna Power Connector Micro USB Host Connector PC connection USB Client Connector CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...

Page 13: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL SIM Card Cover Optional MicroSD Card Cover Tether Holder CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS CONTINUED ...

Page 14: ...n connect to USB socket on PC Refer to PC software manual for further information CAUTION To ensure optimal performance from the battery use only included AC PSU Do not charge the battery when the temperature is at extremes i e 40 deg C 104 deg F OR 0 deg C 32 deg F If the IQVu is not used for a long period of time ensure the battery is charged at least once every 2 weeks Over discharge can advers...

Page 15: ...he IQVu via the 25 way D connector on the rear of the IQVu as shown below NOTE To connect multiple transducers to the IQVu an optional automatic switch box is available For more information please contact your local representative CONNECTING A TRANSDUCER ...

Page 16: ...lay sleep mode it will turn on immediately SWITCHING OFF Press and hold the power button on top of the IQVu until a menu pops up on the screen Select the Power off option Then select OK If the IQVu becomes un responsive it can be powered down by pressing and holding the power button for longer than 10 seconds This will NOT Erase any stored data 10 Seconds RESET SWITCHING ON ...

Page 17: ...ght or up down for more options Or where applicable use the arrow icons on screen Tap and hold arrow icon to fast scroll through settings pages CAUTION Do not use sharp objects on the touch screen Doing so may damage the display surface Always use the included stylus or your finger ...

Page 18: ...y display a virtual numeric keypad Tap Done to accept the value and the keypad will automatically disappear Tap here to close the keypad ALPHA NUMERIC ENTRY Tap here to close the keypad Tap on the alpha numeric field to be edited and the IQVu will automatically display a virtual keypad Tap Done to accept the value and the keypad will automatically disappear UNLOCK A SETTINGS SCREEN To remove the e...

Page 19: ...reen will be displayed before entering the login screen When the IQVu first starts it will display the SOTI menu which contains all approved apps that are allowed to run on IQVu STARTING IQVU APP The IQVu is configured with SOTI software in order to provide the most secure environment ...

Page 20: ... the screen Swipe up down on the flags to reveal more options LANGUAGE It is possible to change the langue for the IQVu directly from the login screen or within the settings menu refer to settings configuration in this manual English French German Chinese Spanish Italian ...

Page 21: ...figured with an Admin user which has a default password admin To enter the password simply click on the Admin user icon and a virtual keypad will be displayed It is recommended that this password be changed before continuing further work on the IQVu ...

Page 22: ...HOME MENU After logging in the user is taken to the home page menu To review more icons simply swipe across the screen ...

Page 23: ...user can be removed from the login menu without deleting the profile by tapping the Account Active button Pop up menu to select User type Admin Team Leader User Tap on User Icon to assign a picture photo graph The selection is made from pre stored images which can be generated by the on board camera app Tap and hold user name until box appears around it User can then be placed in the order require...

Page 24: ...an be attached via The optional Automatic Switch Box GREEN Available AND selected AMBER Available NOT selected RED NOT available Connected transducers are colour coded Plug and Play transducer will automatically appear in the List when the refresh icon is tapped When using the optional automatic switch box IS transducers can ONLY be in port 1 TRANSDUCERS ...

Page 25: ...a transducer to use Simply tap on the required line RF 1 through 6 are reserved for future use Currently connected Transducer If an automatic switch box is connected additional transducers may be listed Tap on the measurement icons to change mode Peak Click Pulse Move on Yield and Track ...

Page 26: ...EDITING CHECK MODE SETTINGS To enter check mode settings simply swipe to the left across the screen Navigation also possible via arrow icons Unlock the screen and make required changes ...

Page 27: ...eter is defined left swipe again to show parameters When all parameters are edited as required right swipe back to the measure screen Number of circles indicates the number of settings pages Solid circle current page Padlock needs to be opened before editing is allowed Please refer to IQVu navigation in this manual for further details ...

Page 28: ...e into the transducer and perform a tightening cycle This example below shows a Crane UTA CheckStar used for a dynamic measurement When the rundown is complete IQVu displays the Torque and second parameter values along with a Toque Vs Time trace Ensure the Torque Being Measured indicator is GREEN before beginning rundown Tap to change trace axis ...

Page 29: ...ERATOR S MANUAL CHECK MODE VIEW READINGS ADD ATTACHEMENT To view stored readings in check mode either swipe up or press the down navigation arrow icon Tap the up arrow icon to view the individual readings ...

Page 30: ...e to CSV file via either email or external storage Use cylinder to select a specific reading Enter text comment Attach file or photograph Tap to change trace axis on a per reading basis Tap and hold the left right arrow icon to goto first last readings The IQVu allows the user to attach either a file s and or photograph s to each reading A text comment can also be entered via the virtual keyboard ...

Page 31: ...ngs in check mode either swipe up or press the down navigation arrow icon To attach a file tap on the Attach File icon IQVu allows supports files stored on either USB drive or SD card When not available the corresponding icon will be greyed out Add File attachment Add photograph attachment ...

Page 32: ...CHECK MODE VIEW READINGS ADD ATTACHEMENT CONTINUED Tap on the tile to be attached to the reading The IQVu allows to the user to add a description for the file to be attached ...

Page 33: ...k on the Add Photograph icon This will automatically load the on board camera app To remove an attachment from the reading simple tap and hold on the file for 2 seconds IQVu will display a Delete popup message followed by a confirmation Yes No Slide to zoom in out Tap to take photograph 2 Seconds ...

Page 34: ...n Using a single finger to tap and hold dragging around the screen will pan over the trace Allows user to touch the trace and see the corre sponding point value s Tap to return zoom to 100 When in view readings it is possible to view the rundown trace in greater detail Simply select the reading to examine and tap on the trace ...

Page 35: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL CHECK MODE VIEW STATISTICS Tap to view statistics Tap to return to measure screen IQVu provides statistical analysis for the readings taken Calculations include R Cp Cpk Cm and Cmk ...

Page 36: ...configuration is complete it is possible to create a job from the settings Jobs contain more settings than check measurement such as Name Description Readings Subgroups and Transducer Type Enter the required values to complete the Job setup Padlock needs to be opened before editing is allowed Please refer to IQVu navigation in this manual for further details ...

Page 37: ...pt for transducer selection followed by requiring the user to select a measurement mode With the mode selected swipe to the left or press the right arrow icon and configure the settings as required After saving the Job setup IQVu will automatically navigate to the select transducer screen then to the measure screen Indicates whether the Job is compatible with the currently connected transducer Tap...

Page 38: ...n and select the required file Tapping the Add Photograph icon will automatically launch the camera app JOB MODE CONTINUED IQvu features the ability to attach a file or photo to the Job setup This can be accessed by the user when performing the Job and used a work instruction Add File attachment Add photograph attachment ...

Page 39: ...raph or Cancel to return to the attachments screen JOB MODE CONTINUED Use the camera controls on the right side of the screen to zoom in out and take the photograph Slide to zoom in out Tap to take photograph Tap to return to the attachments screen ...

Page 40: ...Subgroup If a subgroup is added the Job will no linger be marked as complete and the user may take further readings Once a Job is stored in IQVu it is possible to perform a number of actions with it The Job can either be copied exported or modified to allow more subgroups worth of information Tap and hold on the Job required and IQVu will display a popup menu 2 Seconds ...

Page 41: ...s have been taken IQVu will display End and will not allow further measurements Tap on required Job to start taking readings Current Subgroup and Reading numbers It is possible to search for jobs using the input box provided With the use of optional barcode reader the User can also scan the Job name to search for To view readings statistics rundown traces and add files photographs use the same met...

Page 42: ...B MODE PERFORMING MEASUREMENTS VIEW STATISTICS To view statistics in Job mode tap on the Statistics icon If a job is configured for multiple subgroups IQVu will prompt the user at the end of each subgroup ...

Page 43: ...owed by the readings for each subgroup including summary After the last subgroup data IQVu will display statistical analysis for all completed subgroups To view more data swipe up down Statistics can also be viewed directly from the Job list Tap and hold on the required Job to reveal the pop up menu and select statistics ...

Page 44: ...ows the user to select a given job from the list provided whilst Vertical and Horizontal prompt for specific reading numbers see appendix B for further details Enter data into fields presented and tap OK to create the Round Tap to add new Round ROUND MODE IQVu features a Round mode which allows the user to group together Jobs and configure the order in which readings are taken ...

Page 45: ...NUAL Simply tap on the Job to be added from the list displayed Once selected the IQVu will return to the Round list screen Tap to add Job to Round ROUND MODE CONTINUED Once a round is created Jobs can be added to it ...

Page 46: ...ction A valid printer must be configured in order access this function The print information is in raw format and therefore there are no formatting options 2014 07 15 10 34 51 Readings 10 29 62Nm 43 00 Deg 30 30Nm 42 50 Deg 30 65Nm 41 00 Deg 29 51Nm 42 50 Deg 32 80Nm 41 00 Deg 27 37Nm 41 50 Deg 32 65Nm 42 50 Deg 30 12Nm 41 00 Deg 35 27Nm 42 15 Deg 23 13Nm 41 50 Deg Mean 30 15Nm Sigma 3 29 Range 12...

Page 47: ... to Connect followed by a prompt to enter the password Tap to turn on Wifi NETWORK IQVu can be configured to join a Wifi network There are various functions that will require a valid network connection including email export of readings or connection to tool controllers 3 Seconds To disconnect from a network use the same procedure The popup menu will display Forget in place of connect ...

Page 48: ... the same network ensuring it is on with a valid connection then tap the icon to commence the test NETWORK CONTINUED Once connected to a network IQVu will display the IP and Mac addresses As the ping test progresses the status bar will change from red to amber and finally to green if successful Tap to begin Ping test ...

Page 49: ...e of account to setup EMAIL To setup an email account select the email icon from the from SOTI Mobicontrol screen Enter the address and password in the fields provided Contact your I T representative for the required account settings ...

Page 50: ...Settings in the IQVu can only be accessed by an admin level User SETTINGS Tap to add GPS co ordinates to data export GPS needs to be enable via SOTI in order to use this setting Please contact Crane ...

Page 51: ...RATOR S MANUAL All settings on page 4 are reserved for future use and should not be changed The Module version refers to the firmware revision running in the torque module on the rear of the IQVu SETTINGS ...

Page 52: ...various conditions within a measurement cycle Each condition listed can have a sound file assigned to it Sound files must be chosen from the preinstalled list as available in the drop down boxes Please see appendix E for colour chart SETTINGS ...

Page 53: ...nfigured by selecting Both values on the cylinders below IQVu can be configured to accept reading data from a tool control via Open Protocol In order to do this IQVu must have a valid wifi network connection on the same network as the controller Tap the check box s to include Peak and or Final angle Please see Appendix G for details SETTINGS Open protocol connection settings ...

Page 54: ...s and Connections in this manual for further details The IQVu features a backup and restore feature which can be used to protect data and or transfer to a different unit When the IQVu detects a USB stick ensure the check box is ticked and tap OK to accept SETTINGS Tap to begin backup procedure ...

Page 55: ...ill be created When a valid data source is present the corresponding icon will become active Simply tap on which source is preferred to save the backup to SETTINGS If the Crane directory already exists do not tap to select it Doing so will create a new Crane folder within the existing one ...

Page 56: ...es Feature Admin Team Leader User Close App Power Yes Users Yes Settings Yes Edit Check Yes Yes Edit Job include add ing work instructions Yes Yes Backup and Restore Yes Measure Yes Yes Yes Reports Yes Yes Yes Statistics Yes Yes Yes Export Yes Yes Yes Attach Comment to Reading Yes Yes Yes ...

Page 57: ...bgroup 1 Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 3 Subgroup 2 Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 3 Job Name 1 Job Name 2 Job Name 3 Rounds The flow diagram below shows the order or reading entry when a Round is configured as Vertical Subgroup 1 Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 3 Subgroup 2 Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 3 Subgroup 1 Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 3 Subgroup 2 Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 3 Subgroup 1 Reading 1 ...

Page 58: ...APPENDIX C Each IQVu screen has a help icon Help pages are tailored to the current page and will provide and icon descriptions as the example shows ...

Page 59: ... map of the IQVu app Splash Login Home Check Jobs List Rounds Reports Network Transducers Users Settings Power Admin Only Edit Job Measure Common Settings 1st Param Last Reading 2nd Param Previous Readings Large Graph Statistics Attach Info Reading list ...

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Page 61: ...used for capability studies and may range in value from 0 to infinity A large value indicates greater potential capability and a value of 1 33 or greater is generally desirable This is an index which indicates whether the process will produce units within the tolerance limits If the process is centred on the nominal value then CpK will have a value equal to Cp For values of CpK between 0 and 1 the...

Page 62: ...is generally desirable This is an index which indicates whether the process will produce units within the tolerance limits If the process is centred on the nominal value then Cmk will have a value equal to Cm For values of Cmk between 0 and 1 then some of the 6 sigma spread will fall outside tolerance limits but for values greater then 1 these will all be within tolerance A negative value of Cmk i...

Page 63: ... to be used LSL Value Lower tolerance level of any reading This value MUST be greater than threshold Round A sequence of Jobs to be collected either horizontally or vertically Each round has a name of up to 14 characters 8 if downloaded from the PC Sub group Grouping of samples to enable analysis with an allow able range of 1 50 Threshold Torque Value Level of torque which a signal must rise above...

Page 64: ...all angle measurements taken above second parameter threshold from first time above threshold until final time below second parameter threshold within a given cycle Ex 1 Ex 2 APPENDIX G A1 A2 Final Angle A1 A2 Final Angle A1 A1 ...