User Guide

Model 3i Digital Force/Torque Indicator User’s Guide
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5. When battery life drops to approximately 2%, the indicator from step 4 will be flashing.
Several minutes after (timing depends on usage and whether the backlight is turned on or
off), a message appears, “BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW. POWERING OFF”. A 4-tone
audio indicator will sound and the indicator will power off.
The indicator can be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity. Refer to the
Other Settings section for details.
If battery replacement is necessary, the battery may be accessed by loosening the two captive screws in
the rear half of the housing and separating the two halves of the housing.
3 SETUP
3.1 Connecting a sensor
The Plug & Test
®
connector must be inserted into the receptacle of the 7i, 5i, or 3i indicator with the side
marked “Plug & Test
®
Technology” facing up (see Fig. 3.1). When fully inserted, the connector will lock
into place with a “click”.
Fig. 3.1
Appropriate orientation of Plug & Test
®
connector. Sensor model
number, serial number, and load capacity may be found on the
labels affixed to the connector.
To release the connector, press both buttons on either side of the indicator housing to release the sensor
(see Fig. 3.2). Pull the connector completely out of the indicator by holding the curved aluminum section.
DO NOT pull on the cable or strain relief.
Fig. 3.2
Press both buttons on either side of the
indicator housing to release the Plug
& Test
®
connector.