Mecmesin MultiTest-i Series Bedienungsanleitung

Assembly and Installation of

MultiTest–i and Vortex-i

System Test Stands

431-393-07

December 2018

ii  Mecmesin Assembly and Installation of –i System Test Stands

Important

It is essential that you familiarise yourself with the contents of this Assembly and

Installation Manual, and the separate Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems

before attempting to operate your MultiTest-i or Vortex-i Test System.

Scope

This reference manual covers the following products and their derivatives: (example)

Force testing stands

Single-column stands MultiTest 0.5-i

MultiTest 1-i

MultiTest 2.5-i

MultiTest 5-i

Twin-column stands MultiTest 10-i

MultiTest 25-i

MultiTest 50-i

Torque testing stand

Vortex–i Torque cell capacities:

0.3, 1.5, 3, 6, 10 Nm

2016 © Mecmesin Ltd, supplied with Mecmesin test systems and not for redistribution

Part no. 431-393-07

Assembly and Installation of –i System Test Stands Mecmesin  iii

Contents

1. Items Supplied with the Test Stand 1

1.1 MultiTest-i test stand 1

1.2 Vortex-i test stand 1

2. Installation 2

2.1 Unpacking the stand 2

2.2 Lifting the test stand 2

2.3 Locating the stand 2

2.4 Mains power supply 2

3. MultiTest-i Assembly and Installation 3

3.1 Bolting the test stand to the work surface 3

3.2 Fitting the feet to the stand 4

3.3 Fitting the loadcell to the crosshead 4

3.4 Swapping loadcells 6

3.5 Attaching grips and fixtures 6

3.6 Setting the limit stops 6

3.6.1 Limits after connection to the PC, with the software running 8

4. Vortex-i Assembly and Installation 9

4.1 Fitting the crosshead to the Vortex-i 9

4.2 Connecting the intelligent torque cell 9

4.3 Swapping intelligent torque cells 10

5. Connecting the PC (MultiTest-i and Vortex-i) 11

5.1 Connecting the power lead and USB lead 11

5.2 Emergency stop button 11

5.3 Jog buttons 12

6. Installing Emperor Software on Your PC 13

6.1 Minimum system requirements 13

6.2 Access to data folders 13

6.3 Start Emperor 14

System Specifications 15

EC Declaration of Conformance 19

iv  Mecmesin Assembly and Installation of –i System Test Stands

Assembly and Installation of –i System Test Stands Mecmesin  1

1. Items Supplied with the Test Stand

1.1 MultiTest-i test stand

1. Test stand

2. Four rubber feet, four attachment screws

3. Four base anchoring brackets, (if applicable)

4. Adjustable handle lever to secure loadcell to crosshead

5. At least one Intelligent Loadcell (ILC)

6. CD with Emperor™ software

7. Mains and data cables

8. Manual: Guide to Safe Use of Mecmesin Mains-Powered Test Stands

1.2 Vortex-i test stand

1. Test stand

2. Intelligent Torque Cell (ITC), as an integral part of the crosshead

3. CD with Emperor™ software

4. Mains and data cables

5. Manual: Guide to Safe Use of Mecmesin Mains-Powered Test Stands

The test stand provides a stable platform with a moving crosshead (force testing) or

rotating platen (torque testing). The Intelligent Loadcell measures the force developed,

and the Intelligent Torque cell measures the torque applied. A desktop PC or laptop

computer is used to run the Emperor™ software that provides the control of the moving

part of the stand, and records, stores and displays the information provided by the

measuring cell. Emperor™ is used to create the program for the test, and can make

calculations on the received data. The results of the calculations and the raw data can be

printed out or saved in files, and may be exported for remote, secure storage, or may be

used for further analysis by other software applications.

The stand communicates with the controlling computer via a USB or serial connection. If

other connections are available, then peripheral devices such as printers and network

connections can be added.

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2. Installation

2.1 Unpacking the stand

When you first receive the stand please check that there is no obvious damage to the

packaging. If there is any sign that the packaging or the test stand itself has been

damaged, please contact Mecmesin or your authorised distributor immediately. Do not

use the stand until you have done so.

We strongly recommend that the packaging is kept, as this can be useful if the machine

needs to be returned for calibration.

Section 1 lists items that should be included with your test stand. Please contact

Mecmesin or your authorised distributor if any items are missing or damaged.

2.2 Lifting the test stand

The unpackaged weight of the test stand is given in the Specification table at the back of

this manual. Do not try to lift heavy loads unaided. Use suitable lifting equipment if

necessary.

2.3 Locating the stand

The test stand should be positioned on a suitable, level, stable work surface.

2.4 Mains power supply

Mecmesin –i stands can be used on 110–120 or 220–240 V ac 50-60 Hz supplies. The rear

fuse carrier will be set for your local requirement, but is reversible, so should you replace

a fuse, the correct local voltage must be selected. The voltage that is selected is the one

where the arrows meet (the power inlet is inverted for some test stands):

Fuse carrier Carrier removal

Assembly and Installation of –i System Test Stands Mecmesin  3

3. MultiTest-i Assembly and Installation

3.1 Bolting the test stand to the work surface

In order to comply with European regulation and safe use of the equipment, single

column stands should be secured to the bench as follows:

Test stand Height (mm) Feet/fixing supplied Bolting recommended?

0.5-i 1710 Anchor brackets Yes

1-i 1510 Anchor brackets Yes

2.5-i 941 Rubber feet No

5-i 1082 Rubber feet /locating eyes Yes

The extended-length test stands MultiTest 0.5-i and MultiTest 1-i are supplied with base

anchoring brackets to allow the test stands to be bolted to a bench. Screw the anchoring

brackets to the four positions on the base plate of the MultiTest 0.5-i or 1-i using the M6

screws provided. Secure the test stand to the bench using suitable fastenings.

MultiTest 0.5-i and 1-i are supplied with anchoring brackets

For additional stability the MultiTest 5-i is fitted with two ‘locating eyes’ on the base of

the MultiTest 5-i to allow the stand to be bolted to a bench.

Mecmesin twin-column force testing stands and Vortex torque testing stands require no

further stability fixing than a flat, secure and stable working surface.

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Locating eyes on MultiTest 5-i

3.2 Fitting the feet to the stand

Fitting rubber feet to the base of the test stand

The MultiTest 2.5-i and MultiTest 5-i are supplied with rubber feet. Support the stand and

fit the four rubber feet to the base of the stand.

3.3 Fitting the loadcell to the crosshead

Single-column stands

Ensure the stand is switched off.

Screw the adjustable handle lever with the red button into the crosshead dovetail. This

lever is designed to tighten without full rotation. Hold the button on the top to raise and

disengage the lever, and turn it away from the direction required. Release and turn, and

repeat as required.

Do not tighten the lever without a loadcell attached, or the dovetail can become

distorted.

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Inserting the adjustable handle lever

On single-column test stands, slide the loadcell (ILC) sideways onto the dovetail bracket at

the front of the crosshead. The threaded stud must always be on the underside. Secure the

loadcell using the handle lever. Some lateral adjustment is available if needed to align the

ILC and a sample. Slacken the lever to make the adjustment, and then re-tighten.

Note: There is some additional adjustment available by moving the anvil plate. Use a

3 mm Allen key to slacken the four retaining screws, reposition the anvil plate and re-

tighten the screws.

Align the electrical connector of the ILC with the socket on the test stand. Gently push the

connector to locate, then tighten the knurled locking ring in a clockwise direction.

Slide the loadcell onto the dovetail … tighten securely … connect the loadcell

Twin-column stands

The ILC is attached to a twin-column test stand using a cap-head bolt passed through the

central hole in the moving crosshead, and secured using the Allen key provided.

Attaching a loadcell on a twin-column system

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3.4 Swapping loadcells

You can swap loadcells by simply disconnecting one cell and fitting another. First, return

to the Logon Screen and switch off the stand before unplugging the loadcell. When the

new loadcell has been connected, switch the stand on again, and log on again,. After a

few seconds the new loadcell will be automatically recognised. Emperor will read in the

new cell’s range, serial number and calibration status.

3.5 Attaching grips and fixtures

Grips and other holding fixtures are often paired, with one being attached to the anvil

plate, and the other to the underside of the loadcell. Some fixtures have the QC Quick-

interchange system which allows for very rapid changing of the holding accessory. With

the Quick-interchange system, the grip is attached to a mounting using an 8 mm diameter

pin. The grip can be fitted and removed without the need for additional tools. Be sure to

fit the locking spring to secure the accessory in place.

Attaching a grip with the QC Quick Interchange fittings

Take extra care when fitting or removing heavy grips to the underside of the loadcell.

Support the accessory while the securing device is removed so that it does not fall. Before

fitting a sample, check that both grips and plates are secure.

3.6 Setting the limit stops

Limit stops are provided to prevent damage to the loadcell and grips. A dual safety

system provides protection with the first stage being software controlled, followed, if

necessary, by a second hardware limit that removes power from the motor. Upper and

lower limit stops can be set to restrict movement of the crosshead.

Limit stops should be adjusted after grips or holding accessories have been fitted so that

the limit positions will prevent unwanted contact between moving and static parts.

To set either limit stop, slacken the knurled knob by turning it anti-clockwise, then slide

the stop to the desired position and re-tighten the knob again.

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