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Travel limits help protect your stand and force gauge from overloads by
preventing fixturing from contacting when the crosshead is moving.
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Limits improve testing convenience by stopping at convenient test start and stop
points.
The crosshead will stop moving (or automatically reverse) when the crosshead comes in
contact with a travel limit. You need to adjust these limits to your equipment and test
to attain the benefits.
To adjust, turn knob counterclockwise ½ to 1 turn. Gently lift or lower limit switch to
the desired stopping point. (TIP: keep the knob face as plumb as possible for easiest
sliding.) Snug the knob clockwise to lock and confirm proper stopping point by slowly
moving the crosshead and checking where it stops.
On/Off switch
The GTS-1000 Power On/Off switch is located at the power entry module at the rear of
the stand. When turning the machine OFF, it may take about 15 seconds for the speed
indicator display to extinguish while the internal capacitor self-discharges. Do not turn
power back on until the front panel lights have extinguished.
NOTICE
The console lights require about 15 seconds to completely
discharge when the power is turned OFF.
ACCESSORIES
Force gauges – many styles and capacities available from Dillon.
Software – provides more information about tests and eliminates entry
errors.
Adapter plate – accommodate other gauges with different hole spacing.
GTX stand reverse cable – offers additional stand control with the GTX
force gauge.
Extension rods – for short/thin sample testing without using blocks.
Oversize working plate – increases depth for large samples and/or increases
protection when fluid leakage may occur during testing.
Quick-couplers and adapters – change grips in seconds. Can also
join two differently threaded items quickly and affordably.
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