The torque Sensor is made up of three items: Rotor, Stator, Readout instrument and Power Pack. The Rotor is in the form of a disk, which is installed in the Drive. Interface to existing flanges of couplings and the like is by bolted connection. The Stator is fixed to adjacent machinery framework and in relationship with the Rotor. The Readout Power Supply Instrument is the user interface and displays digital values of selected output. The Power Supply provides necessary low voltage power derived from the mains voltage supply.
General For installation and use the following should be noted: Whilst the Torque Sensor is a robust mechanical device it contains sensitive measuring equipment based on micro- electronic components and circuitry. The Torque Sensor should be handled with care. During installation avoid heavy forces due to hammering or pressing. Heat should not be applied at any time. Ensure that any necessary adapters are fitted so as to avoid interfering with the correct function of the Rotor. Being a non-contact device using telemetry the output signal may be affected by close proximity of metal objects. If the assembly is to be contained within a closely confined metal enclosure obtain design advice from Bibby Transmissions. The Readout instrument may show non-zero values when installed. Such values represent locked-in torque of the drive system so may be part of the torque to be measured. Users may prefer to note such initial values in order to obtain a true record. Alternatively the zero may be reset at the Readout instrument. The Torque Sensor is maintenance-free. The power supply is self-contained and wholly derived from a mains supply, no batteries are used.	Installation The Rotor can be installed onto any coupling by matching up the mounting holes. with the standard sizes ranging up to 490mm diameter and 60,000Nm. most applications can be accommodated. The Stator must be positioned approximately 5 mm from the Rotor and fixed rigidly. The Stator needs to be installed with the correct polarity. This can be achieved by simply rotating it through 180 degrees. The Stator is supplied with two LED’s indicating power on and data transmission. Once the rotor has been positioned, connect the cable to from the Stator to the readout instrument. The B&C plug represents the analogue output of the sensor. The display shows an error if the stator is installed incorrectly. The power supply is 30 V DC and is provided within the unit and only requires the supply voltage to be connected. The unit is suitable for 110/120V and 220/240V AC and is easily switched between the supply. Both Stator and Rotor must be at the same ground potential. The Rotor and Stator should be connected via a conductive material, even if through bearings or gearboxes, in order to be at the same potential.	Operation With the Torque Sensor in place and connected as above the system is ready to operate. When starting the instrument displays "TS1000". Soon after it displays the value of torque. On the front face the Readout lnstrument presents an UP and a DOWN button and an ENTER button. Using the UP and DOWN buttons it is possible to scroll through the following menus: Date - Time - Rotor Voltage - High Limit - Display Filter - Analog 0-10V (kNm) - Analog 0-10V (rpm) - Analog 0-10V (kw) - Torque Direction - Backlight - Analog Output.