Torque Wrench Tester PCE-FB TW Series
Torque Wrench Tester up to 500 Nm / external torque transducer 1/4' female square / graphical display / PEAK function / max. 1000 Hz / USB interface / incl. software / 
battery life up to 45 h

The torque wrench tester of the PCE-FB TW series can test torque wrenches up to 500 Nm, depending on the sensor. Due to the precise evaluation electronics, the torque wrench tester has a measurement accuracy of 0.5 % of the measurement range. The torque wrench is fixed by means of a 1/4' female square. The torque wrench tester consists of an evaluation unit and an external torque transducer with a cable which makes the measurement setup convenient.

Torque wrenches can be tested in both directions. The limit value function of the torque wrench tester makes it possible to set an acoustic alarm which is triggered when a pre-set torque is reached. The torque wrench tester indicates the PEAK value (maximum value display) as well as the force path and also offers the possibility of a statistical evaluation of the measurement process. The measurement results can be saved to an internal SD card and can be read out on the device or a PC. The PC software for the torque wrench tester is included in the standard delivery.

If you have any further questions there are any questions on the torque wrench tester, please have a look at the following technical data or use our contact form or call us: UK customers +44(0) 23 809 870 30 / US customers +1-410-387-7703. Our technical staff and engineers are happy to advise you regarding the torque wrench tester or any other products from the areas of control systems, laboratory equipment, measuring instruments or scales / balances available at PCE Instruments.

- measurement range up to 500 Nm
- max. 0.5 % measurement error
- sampling rate of up to 1000 Hz selectable
- PEAK function (MIN / MAX)
- limit value function
- fixation by 1/4' female square
- comparison of measurement values

- statistical graphical evaluation
- graphical display with automatic alignment
- menu navigation: German, English, Spanish
- incl. PC evaluation software
- USB and RS-232 interface
- overload protection max. 50%
- mains battery operation

Technical specifications of the torque wrench tester

Model
PCE-FB 2TW
PCE-FB 5TW
PCE-FB 10TW
PCE-FB 100TW
PCE-FB 500TW

Measurement range / resolution
2 Nm (0.2 kgfm) / 0.001 Nm
5 Nm (0.5 kgfm) / 0.001 Nm
10 Nm (1 kgfm) / 0.01 Nm
100 Nm (10 kgfm) / 0.1 Nm
500 Nm (50 kgfm) / 1 Nm

Accuracy

±0.5 % of measurement range

Units of measurement

Nm, Ncm, kgfm, lbfin, gfm

Calibration

possible with external F2 weights

Max. Overload

50 % of measurement range

Sampling rate

freely adjustable up to 1,000 values / s

Functions

PEAK function (MIN - MAX Hold) / limit value measurement / real-time measurement with software

Display

graphical LC display 61 x 34 mm / automatic display alignment / backlight

Menu

multilingual: German / English / Spanish

Memory

internal memory and mini SD card memory.
(internal memory is limited to a series of measurement of up to 6,400 measurements)

Storage

manual - by keystroke
automatic - (adjustable)

Interface

serial RS-232, 9-pole and USB
OPTIONAL: switch contact output
MIN / MAX / OK (see below) + 1 input

Software

incl. PC software for evaluation and control

Operating conditions

-10 ... +40 °C

Power supply

4 x Ni-MH 2700 mAh AA rechargeable batteries (exchangeable) or mains adaptor ~230 V / 12 V; 1.2 A incl.
Auto Power Off function adjustable

Battery life

approx. 20 hours (without backlight approx. 45 h)

Dimensions evaluation unit

210 x 110 x 40 mm / 600 g

Dimensions torque transducer

up to 10 Nm Ø 90 (Ø 40) / 80 mm / 700 g
above 10 Nm 1500 g Ø 75 / 90 mm / 1500 g

Cable length of external torque measuring cell

approx. 2 m

Display indication of the torque wrench tester

Torque wrench tester: information such as battery level, sampling rate, force, Min and Max at a glance.

Torque wrench test device: Evaluation of memory as a diagram; several measuring points can be retrieved.

Illustration of the frequency distribution in the torque wrench tester of the PCE-FB TW series.

Statistical function of the torque wrench tester with possibility to save the measuring sequence internally.

Delivery content of the torque wrench tester

1 x torque wrench tester
1 x external force transducer
1 x evaluation and control software 
1 x RS-232 data cable
1 x SD memory card incl. card reader
1 x mains adaptor
1 x carrying case

Optional accessories for the torque wrench tester PCE-FB TW Series 

ISO calibration certificate
For companies that wish to incorporate the device into their array of internal quality control tools or for annual recalibrations. The ISO certificate includes a calibration and a document containing all the taken readings.

Switch contact output
The torque wrench tester can be equipped with an OC or galvanically separated output. This means that with pre-set force limits MIN / OK / MAX, the contacts can be switched. The switching can be set as a pulse or continuous signal. A switch input which can trigger e. g. data storage is also installed. (IN-/+)

Open Collector output (OC)
The emitter is at ground – GND.
I max=25 mA / U nom=24V (PIN 2/3/4/5)

Input voltage range IN(+) / IN(-): U in=12-18V / I in max=50mA (PIN 1/6)

ITEM NO.: AF-TSD

Contact:
PCE Instruments UK Limited
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Phone: +44(0) 23 809 870 30
Fax: +44(0) 23 809 870 39

Contact:
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8
Jupiter 33458 FL
USA
Phone: +1-410-387-7703
Fax: +1-410-387-7714

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