CHUCK Bolting Data Processor
Operations Manual
CHUCK and all materials within copyright HEX TECHNOLOGY (2021)
Contents
Video Guide to Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Welcome to CHUCK ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Check: Procuring Bolts for CHUCK ............................................................................................................ 2
Required Equipment for Use ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Unboxing Your CHUCK .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Powering Up Your CHUCK ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing CHUCK to Your Bolting Skid ....................................................................................................................... 4
Setting Up CHUCK’s Software ................................................................................................................................ 5
Connect to CHUCK ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Getting Started in the Software ................................................................................................................................ 6
Status Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Other Uses for the Status Window ............................................................................................................................ 8
Using CHUCK .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Navigation Buttons ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Configure Your CHUCK ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Bay Setup ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Calibrating, Connecting and Zeroing Your Bolts ..................................................................................................... 14
A. Connect Cables to Brain ................................................................................................................................. 15
B. Calibrate Cables and Brain ............................................................................................................................. 16
C. Connecting Cables to Studs ............................................................................................................................ 16
When to Calibrate (And Why it Matters) ................................................................................................................ 17
Shutting Down ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Using CHUCK with Flanges ................................................................................................................................... 19
Pro Tip: Zeroing and Elastic Interaction .................................................................................................................. 20
Using CHUCK with a Torque Stand ....................................................................................................................... 21
Torque Stand Quick Reference ................................................................................................................................ 22