Instruction A50099

Manual Calibration Device

TIE-DEX CALIBRATION DEVICE – A50099

Introduction:
The A50099 Tie-Dex Calibration Device is to be used with the A30199,
A40199, A35199, and A35599 Tools using BAND-IT Tie-Dex ties only.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction & Safety Practices
2. Specifications & Contents
3. Operating Instructions
4. Operating Instructions
5. Operating Instructions
6. Replacement Parts & Warranty

Safety Practices:
1. Read this manual and become familiar with the device before use.
2. Protective eyewear should be worn during use.
3. Wear appropriate gloves for handling steel.
4. Care should be taken to insure fingers are not in contact with the Tie during
calibration.

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 Specification & A50099
Contents Calibration Device

Specifications:

Range: 50 lbf – 170 lbf

Accuracy: 2 lbf
Dimensions: 6.65" Long X 2.47" Wide X 2.83" Tall (Device)
Weight: 2 lbs (Device)

Tie-Dex Calibration Kit Contains the Following Items:

Calibration Device with

Interface, Tie-Dex II (factory installed on Device) Carrying Case
Interface, Micro Tie-Dex II
Test Band, 50pcs
Test Band, Micro, 50pcs
Calibration Adjustment Key
Hex Key, 1/16"
Hex Key, 9/64"
Carrying Case

Calibration Device

1/16" Hex Key

9/64" Hex Key

Micro Test Band

Micro Interface
Test Band

Calibration Key

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Operating A50099
Instructions Calibration Device

Note:

Calibration device must have 20-30 lbf pre-load to

ensure accuracy.

1 lbf = 1 psi Approx.

Rotate the load adjustment screw counter-clockwise

if gauge indicates the pre-load is less than 20 lbf. Load Adjustment
Screw

Gauge Tool Interfaces

Corresponding Tool
Etched on Interface

Band Release Button

Tie-Dex II Micro Tie-Dex II

(A40199) (A30199/A35599)
Comes factory installed
on Calibration Deivice

Oil-Filled Cylinder Calibration Adjustment Key

Tie-Dex II Interface

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Operating A50099
Instructions Calibration Device

1. Attach appropriate Tool Interface to Calibration Device (Tie-Dex II Interface comes factory
installed). Use Hex Keys provided with kit to remove and install Cap Screws and Flat Head
Screw.

2. Press Band Release Button and insert appropriate Test Band (be sure to use the correct test
band depending on the type of tool being calibrated). Test Band must be clean and
undamaged.

3. Insert other end of Test Band into the Tool band slot.

4. Actuate Pull-Up Lever on Hand Tool until Lever locks in place against Tool Body and preset
tension has been achieved. Be sure the Tool Head is nested in the Interface, as shown
below. If a Tie-Dex pneumatic tool (A35199, A35599) is being calibrated, be sure that the
cutoff disable switch is in the off position. Warning: do not cut off band while tool is being
calibrated.

5. At this point in the calibration procedure, the Gauge reading on the Calibration Device
indicates the pull-up force (lbf) that the Tie-Dex II tool is set to.

Band Release Button Cutoff Lever

Tie-Dex II Hand
Tool

Calibration Pull-Up Lever

Device

Test Band

Gripper Release
Lever

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Operating A50099
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Tool Body

6. While the Pull-Up Lever is held up Cutoff Lever

against the Tool Body, press the Tension
Release Lever forward. This will unlock
the Pull-Up Lever. Next, actuate the
Gripper Release Lever and slide the Tool
away from the Calibration Device. Tension
Release Lever

7. Press the Band Release Button to Pull-Up Lever

remove and discard used Test Band

Note: Band Release Button will not

actuate while Tie-Dex II Tool is in Gripper Release
Calibration Device. Lever

Calibration Key

8. If needed, adjust preset tension on Tie-

Dex II Tool. To adjust, remove Plug
from rear of Tool Body and insert
Calibration Key. Rotate as needed.
Repeat instructions above to verify Rotate Clockwise to
calibration. Increase Tension

9. To qualify calibration, repeat calibration

steps 3 times using a fresh piece of Test
Band each time.

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Replacement Parts A50099
& Warranty Calibration Device

The Calibration Device can be calibrated to within 2 lbf of

actual load frame readings in the 50 to 170 lbf range.

Remove the Interface and Rotate Calibration Adjustment Screw

clockwise to decrease calibration device reading and counter-
clockwise to increase readings.

1 full turn = 1 lbf Approx.

The Calibration Device may be returned to BAND-IT for

periodic calibration.

Each Calibration Device has its own serial number and Calibration
calibration history. Adjustment Screw

Replacement Parts

Interfaces
Part
Used With Kit Contents
Number
A50799 A40199, A35199 Interface, Cap Screws (x2), Flat Head Screw
A50899 A30199, A35599 Interface, Cap Screws (x2), Flat Head Screw
A50999 A001 Interface, Top Support, Cap Screws (2), Flat Head Screw

Test Bands and Keys

Part Packaged
Description
Number Quantity
A50599 Test Band, Tie-Dex 50
A50699 Test Band, Tie-Dex Micro 50
A44699 Calibration Key, Tie-Dex 1

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