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PT-100
WIRE CRIMP PULL TESTER
COPYRIGHT © 2001 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
REV. B
05/01
FILE # DS0026
DOC # PT-100-DS
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SLOT DIMENSION
No.
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Size (in.)
.031
.250
.047
.236
.063
.218
.080
.203
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Size (in.)
.094
.188
.110
.172
.125
.158
.141
MAX
MIN
Dual Cam Action Grips
Upper Grips from 0 to .250" Diameter
Wire
UPPER GRIP
"Quick Grip"
LOWER GRIP
Standard Terminal Grip
1. SAFETY
The Alphatron PT-100 Wire Crimp Pull Tester is a force
measurement device, and operators should wear safety glasses
for eye protection because foreign objects can be thrown from
the piece under test.
To prevent fire and shock hazard, do not expose this equip-
ment to moisture. Always unplug the AC line cord prior to ser-
vicing.
Do not exceed the rated force capacity (100 lb., 45 kg.) of
the PT-100. The unit may be damaged, and the operator or
others in the immediate vicinity injured under extreme force
conditions.
2. SETUP
The Alphatron PT-100 is shipped from the DMC factory
assembled, calibrated, and tested. For best results, users
should familiarize themselves with the setup and operation of
the unit before placing it in service.
To operate, set the PT-100 on a flat, level surface in an
upright position. To prevent damage to the force sensing de-
vice, handle the unit by the main support post and base only.
Three mounting holes in the base are provided to permanently
bolt it in position, if desired.
Set the meter alongside the base. Be careful to avoid strain
on the cord between the meter and the load cell. The meter
has folding legs to permit the operator to adjust the viewing
angle.
3. OPERATION
With the switch on the front of the meter turned off, plug
the PT-100 into a 115VAC or appropriate outlet. Turn it on and
the display will light up to indicate that the unit is operational.
Allow 5 minutes warm-up prior to operating the unit. Zero the
display by alternatively turning the zero knob and momentarily
pressing the reset toggle. The display should read 00.0. It is
important to push the reset toggle before taking the next read-
ing.
To select the correct "lower grip" slot for the wire/terminal
lead to be tested proceed as follows:
Rotate the grip to find the slot in which the lead wire fits
best. Select the slot that is the same width as the wire diam-
eter or one increment larger.
Insert the wire into the slot with the terminal down and
clear of the bottom surface of the "lower grip". Next, pass the
wire between the knurled upper grip cams and raise the lever
arm on the left hand grip to the "min" position to hold the wire
in place. Check to be sure that when you pull down on the
operating lever, the wire will be pulled as nearly vertical as
possible. Adjust the "lower grip" as necessary to make this
alignment.
Pull the operating lever downward in a slow and consis-
tent motion while holding the "upper grip" lever until its self
tightening action takes over. The indicator will begin to display
PT-100
DATASHEET
DANIELS MANUFACTURING CORP., 526 THORPE ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32824, USA
PHONE (407) 855-6161 • FAX (407) 855-6884 • WWW.DMCTOOLS.COM • E-MAIL: DMC@DMCTOOLS.COM
DO NOT EXCEED THE
RATED FORCE OF 100 LB
BASE
METER
KNURLED SURFACE ON O.D.
