Mark-10 TSTM-DC, User Manual

Series TSTM-DC Test Stands    

   User’s Guide

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5.5.1 Dwell time 

Dwell time is the amount of time, in seconds, for which the torque plate stops at a limit during a cycle 
sequence. When the limit is reached, a counter will be displayed, shown as follows:   
 

If the dwell settings are set to 0, the torque plate will immediately reverse direction upon reaching the 
corresponding limit, and no counter will be displayed. 
  
The cycle sequence may be interrupted before it has been completed by pressing 

STOP

. A soft key 

labeled 

RESET

 will appear as follows: 

 
 
 
At this point, there are two options: 
 

1.  Cancel the cycle sequence:  

Press 

RESET

 to stop and reset the cycle sequence. The cycle counter will revert to the 

number of cycles originally programmed.  
  

2.   Resume the cycle sequence: 
 

Press either directional button to resume. 

Once the sequence has been completed, the screen will revert to the number of cycles programmed 
originally. To begin another cycle test, press either directional button. 
 
  

6   COMMUNICATION  

6.1 Setup  

The TSTM-DC can transmit torque and rotational travel data to a PC. The following settings are required 
for proper functioning of all test stand functions and data output: 
 

Torque sensor with indicator (M5I or M7I): 

- 

RS-232 communication 

- 

9600 baud rate 

- 

Auto Output: Disabled 

TSTM-DC test stand menu: 

- 

CONTROL: CONSOLE  

- 

STOP & PAR (stop bits and parity): 8-1n (8 data bits, one stop bit, no parity) 

Connection cables: 

- 

Torque sensor / indicator to test stand: Part no. 09-1162  

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Test stand to PC (RS232): Part no. 09-1056 

- 

Test stand to PC (USB): Part no. 09-1056 and RSU100 

If not using Mark-10 data collection software, ensure that the software’s communication settings match. 

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