When unpacking the UET Series tester ensure that you have all six components.

• UET Series Instrument (as pictured)
• Rundown Fixture (Joint simulator)
• Power bit to engage bolt in Rundown fixture
• Security Key
• AC Power & Battery Charger
• Operations Manual

Please read manual prior to using

1. Insert key into center I/O (as pictured)
2. If using a power tool insert Rundown fixture into female square of transducer, if using a manual torque tool insert bit adapter directly into transducer female square.
3. Push the "On" button (the white circle with a white dot)
4. Using the "PGM" button select L.O. to "OFF" (Press enter after selection)

5. The unit will default and only be active in the first direction used (CW or CCW); to use in the other direction simply press the “On” button to re-zero the instrument and re-initialize zero

6. Using the "PGM" button select Filt (for Pulse tools & Click wrenches at least 1000; for all other tools 500 is sufficient) (Press enter after selection)
7. Using the "MDE" button select torque mode (Pk,1stPk or Track) -Pk is for Power tools, Dial wrenches and Preset torque limiting tools, 1st Pk is for Click type tools-
8. Using the "ENG" button select the desired engineering unit (IN LB, IN OZ, Kgf m, KgfCm, gfCm, cNm, Nm and FTLB)
9. Using the "A/C" button select time for AutoClr or turn off (this automatically clears the display after selected time) (Press enter after selection)
10. If not using AutoClr press the "CLR" button to clear display

AIMCO is proud to include these instruments in our torque measurement systems product group as part of an ongoing pursuit of product excellence and total customer satisfaction.

The AIMCO Universal Electronic Tester is designed specifically for the requirements of today's production facilities.  Small, portable, accurate, durable, and most importantly, this tester is very easy to use. 

Please read through this manual prior to using your tester and if you have any questions, please call us at: (800) 852-1368 for Customer Service.

Features

• Keylock security
• RS-232 data output
• Simple one button operation
• Dedicated, integrated transducer in horizontal or vertical configurations

Clockwise and Counterclockwise Operation:
The AIMCO Universal Electronic Tester is capable of operating in both the clockwise and counterclockwise directions. Please Note - if a unit is not calibrated in the counterclockwise direction, it will not function in the counterclockwise direction, and the "OVERLOAD" flag will appear.

Please Note - when working in Peak or First Peak modes, the default direction (CW/CCW) is set by the first torque measurement. To change direction, the unit must be zeroed (press the On/Zero key) before taking a measurement in the opposite direction.

The secondary functions - labeled in thinner, smaller letters on the buttons - are used for programming the unit. They are:  down arrow, up arrow, step, and ent. 

Off & On/Zero
The two oval buttons on the face of the tester are the power and zero buttons. The button labeled with the empty circle is "OFF", while the button labeled with the circle with a dot in the center is the "ON" and "ZERO" button. Occasionally, the user may wish to re-establish the zero reference between the transducer and the tester (particularly when taking measurements in both directions). To zero the unit during operation, press the "ON/ZERO" button.

Unit 10 Connections
The IO ports are on the back of the unit. The AIMCO UET has three interface ports. All of these ports are labeled on the back of the unit.

• DC In
  The interface for the AC Adapter supplied with the unit. Use this to operate unit with AC power and recharge the batteries.
• Keylock
  The "key," a small black plastic connector that is inserted into the small receptacle in the center position. When this key is removed, the functions and modes specified for lockout will be disabled. See Page 11 for additional details on "lockouts."
• RS-232
  If you are communicating to a printer, data collector, computer, etc., this is the mini-plug connector for the RS-232 cable.  Serial data is sent every time the unit clears automatically or the CLR button is pressed. 

Other Components

Batteries
The AIMCO UET testers employ a dedicated charging circuit. With the AC adapter plugged in, the battery will fully charge in approximately 3 hours - the system can be used while charging. Fully charged the batteries should provide approximately 16 hours of continuous use.

Rundown Fixtures
Each unit is shipped complete with a rundown fixture (joint simulator). The washer stack is comprised of belleville washers, designed to compress as the bolt tightens. By varying the arrangement of these washers, various joint rates can be simulated. To test power tools it is necessary to use joint simulators. The joint simulator has a male square drive, which is inserted into the female square of the transducer. This Rundown Fixture can be configured from a hard to a soft joint. The standard configuration is a medium joint. (AIMCO offers a ‘Low Inertia Joint Simulator’ for those very low torque applications – 10 in. lbs. and below.  Please contact your AIMCO representative for additional information.)

RS-232
Every time the unit clears a reading, whether through the AutoClr function or when the CLR button is pressed, the value is transmitted through the RS-232 port. This value is transmitted as serial data and can be read by a printer, computer, or data collector. RS-232 cable sets are not included with system but may be ordered separately as an accessory.

Peak
Peak displays and retains the maximum torque experienced by the transducer. Peak mode is used for dial torque wrench testing, preset torque tools and power tool verification/testing.

1st Peak
When the MDE key is pressed, the operating mode switches to 1st Peak.

1st Peak detects the "first peak" of torque experienced by the transducer. 1st Peak mode is used for click wrench calibration and testing; capturing the initial peak torque by monitoring the torque signal drop as it occurs when a click wrench actuates. 1st Peak eliminates all operator influences to provide the user with more accurate torque wrench performance data.

Track
When the MDE key is pressed again, the operating mode switches to Track.

Track displays torque as it is being applied to the transducer. Track mode is used primarily for verifying calibration of the unit, and can also be used when testing and calibrating dial torque wrenches or in conjunction with a torque loading mechanism.

Notice that "AutoClr" disappears when Track is enabled.

Pressing the MDE key again cycles back to Peak mode.

A unit set for IN LBs.

When the ENG button is pressed, units change to IN OZ.

Changing the engineering units will clear the peak.

Pressing ENG again switches the units to Kgf m. Continue pressing the ENG button until the desired engineering unit is reached.

The selection order is: Kgf m, KgfCm, gfCm, cNm, Nm, FT LB, IN LB, IN OZ.

When AutoClr is disabled, the reading will be retained on the LCD display until the operator presses the CLR key.

Pressing the A/C key displays the current AutoClr setting.

Pressing the A/C key again will change "OFF" to a value of "1," referring to the number of seconds the system will hold a reading on the LCD display before clearing.

Repeatedly press the A/C key to scroll from "OFF" to "9." When the desired value is shown, press the CLR/ent button.

Once CLR/ent is pressed, the unit will return to operational mode, with AutoClr now showing on the bottom right of the display. Because AutoClr is now active, this reading will remain on the LCD display for the user-specified number of seconds...

...And then clear the LCD display. From now on, every reading will clear automatically after the specified number of seconds.

Set Filter
The filter is used to set the Hz speed at which the unit will capture peak. Press the PMG key one time to access the Set Filter Function. This example shows a unit set at 500 Hz.

Pressing the Up Arrow key will increase the value by 500 to 1000 Hz.

Pressing the Up Arrow key again will increase the value by 500 to 1500 Hz.

Pressing the Up Arrow key again will increase the value by 500 to 2000 Hz.

Press the Up Arrow key again and the value will cycle back to 500 Hz.

You can also use the Down Arrow key to cycle through the Hz settings, but in decreasing order.

When finished, press the CLR/ent key to accept the value and return to operational mode, or press the PGM key to accept the value and continue to the next Program Function.

Sleep Mode
To conserve battery life these testers are equipped with a "sleep" mode, which sets the unit to standby after a user-selectable of time has passed without activity. To access the sleep mode, press the PGM key four times. This example shows sleep turned off.

Press the Up Arrow key to increase the number of minutes the unit will wait for input, or press the Down Arrow key to decrease the number. This example shows a value of four minutes.

The highest possible sleep setting is 20 minutes. Press CLR/ent to accept the value and return to operational mode, or press the PGM key to accept the value and continue to the next function.

Lock-out Mode
For security reasons, it may be desirable to limit the modes and functions available to the personnel using this equipment. The Lock-Out Mode enables the user to specify the modes and functions unavailable to others, and ensure that security by removing the Program Key located on the left side of the unit.

Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to cycle through all the possible lockout choices. This example indicates that after the program key is removed, the operator will not be able to change the unit's operation mode.

This example indicates that after the program key is removed, the operator will not be able to change the status of AutoClr.

This example indicates that after the program key is removed, the operator will not be able to change the unit's operation mode or change the status of AutoClr.

This example indicates that after the program key is removed, the operator will not be able to change the unit's operation mode or engineering units.