Pike MIRacle Bedienungsanleitung
Digital Force Adapter for
High-Pressure Clamp
Installation and User Guide
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Contents
Introduction
1
Unpacking Your Accessory
2
Packing List
2
Installation
3
Installation for MIRacle
3
Installation for GladiATR or GladiATR Vision
5
Digital Force Adapter Usage
8
Choosing a Press Tip
8
Clamp Operation
9
Zero Adjustment of Digital Force Adapter
9
Application
10
Specifications
10
Troubleshooting
11
Service and Repairs
11
Replacement Parts
11
Notes
11
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Introduction
Designed for use with PIKE Technologies’ MIRacle or GladiATR ATR, the Digital Force Adapter option
provides a real-time measurement of the applied force on the sample. It is ideal for end-users that
require controlled pressure capabilities.
The Digital Force Adapter attaches to the High-Pressure Clamp of either the MIRacle or GladiATR. It
consists of an embedded load cell, which exhibits high linearity and exceptional reproducibility. To
accommodate various sample types, the adapter accepts all press tips originally shipped with the High-
Pressure Clamp (flat, swivel, or concave press tip). The magnitude of applied force is displayed on an
external easy-to-read LCD monitor in units of kilogram-force (kgf). Installation is easily performed by the
accessory user.
Digital Force Adapter with LCD Monitor
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Unpacking Your Accessory
Two versions of the adapter are available depending on whether the adapter is to be fitted onto the
MIRacle (part number 076-6025) or GladiATR/GladiATR Vision (076-6026). Review your package
thoroughly. Please contact PIKE Technologies, Inc. immediately if any parts have been omitted.
Packing List
Manual
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MIRacle/GladiATR Load Cell
Assembly with Tip
LCD Monitor
Quantity 1
Quantity 1
Quantity 1
Power Supply*
Cord Hooks
Clamp Spacer and
Extended Clamp Screws
Quantity 1
Quantity 2
Quantity 1
Clamp Arm Holder Screw
Cord Clips
Quantity 1
Quantity 2
(MIRacle version only)
(MIRacle & GladiATR versions only)
(GladiATR version only)
*Power supply/adapter may vary
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Installation
Installation instructions for the MIRacle and GladiATR Digital Force Adapter have been divided into
respective sections to aid in clarity.
Installation for MIRacle
1. Remove the press tip rod from the MIRacle High-Pressure Clamp by unscrewing the rod from the top
of the horizontal clamp arm.
2. Hold the digital force adapter assembly against the underside of the clamp arm hole. The assembly
should be touching the arm. Attach the holder screw from the top of the clamp arm. Screw until
resistance is felt.
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3. Holding the digital force adapter, rotate the holder screw until it touches the top of the clamp arm.
At this point, there should be about a 1/16inch gap between the top of the digital force adapter and
the clamp arm.
IMPORTANT: The connection of the wire to the load cell is fragile. Gently guide the movement of
the wire, being careful not to pull it.
4. Using the provided plastic hooks, secure the cord from the load cell assembly along the horizontal
arm of the clamp. Place the load cell cord into the eye of the hook and snap the hook closed.
Remove the adhesive backing and place on the horizontal arm portion of the clamp.
5. The sample tip is removable. Screw onto the load cell assembly an appropriate press tip (swivel, flat,
or concave) for the sample type to be analyzed. The various press tips are detailed in the MIRacle
manual and in the Digital Force Adapter Usage section on page 8 of this manual.
1/16 inch gap
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Note: When using the Digital Force Adapter in conjunction with the Three-Reflection ATR MIRacle
plate, the 7.8 mm nylon press tip must be used. The High-Pressure Clamp will damage the crystal if
used with the metal press tip.
6. Insert the connector of the load cell assembly and the power cord into the back of the LCD monitor.
The appropriate location of each connector is clearly labeled. If the load cell is not connected to the
LCD monitor prior to applying power, erroneous readings are displayed.
7. Choose an appropriate electrical outlet adapter and attach it to the power cord. Plug the power cord
into the electrical outlet.
8. Within the first 24 hours it is normal to experience drift. Therefore, 24 hours stabilization time prior
to use is recommended after initially connecting the LCD monitor into an electrical outlet. Due to
the long stabilization time, leaving the Digital Force Adapter assembly powered up is recommended.
Installation for GladiATR or GladiATR Vision
1. Remove the High-Pressure Clamp from the GladiATR base optics.
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2. With the GladiATR clamp removed from the base, remove the press tip end from the High-Pressure
Clamp by turning the tip counter clockwise.
3. Attach the load cell assembly by screwing it onto the small threaded rod that held the press tip until
finger tight. Exhibit care not to excessively twist the cord attached to the load cell assembly. To
minimize cord twisting, allow the cord to hang vertically during installation.
4. To reinstall the clamp, insert the clamp spacer between the base optics and the High-Pressure
Clamp. Be sure the spacer and clamp are firmly resting on their respective pins. Secure the High-
Pressure Clamp by using the long hex screws provided with the Digital Force Adapter.
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