Instron AutoX, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter: Installation
26 M16-16654-EN
Warning
3. For electromechanical frames, stand in front of the frame. Move the sliding
assembly on the mounting bracket away from you so that it is at the end of its travel
toward the rear of the frame. This ensures that the AutoX is free to move upwards
when lifted. If necessary, refer to
“Electromechanical Frame Mounting”
on
page 33 for instructions on how to operate the sliding assembly.
For static hydraulic frames, stand at the rear of the frame. Release and pull the sliding
assembly toward you so that it is at the end of its travel. This ensures that the AutoX is
free to move upwards when lifted. If necessary, refer to
“Static Hydraulic Frame
Mounting” on page 34 for instructions on how to operate the sliding assembly.
4. If it is not already attached, attach the lifting hook (supplied) to the top of the AutoX
body.
5. Attach the lifting equipment to the lifting hook.
6. Use the lifting equipment to lift the AutoX onto the mounting bracket, aligning the
mounting holes on the base of the AutoX with the mounting holes on the bracket.
Insert the four M6 mounting bolts but do not tighten them at this stage (see
Figure 5 on page 21 for electromechanical frames or Figure 6 on page 22 for
static hydraulic frames). This allows for movement in the slotted holes.
7. Reconnect the following cables from the rear panel of the AutoX (see
Figure 3
on
page 20 ):
•
power cable
•
transducer connection cable (connected to controller on frame)
•
USB cable (connected to computer)
•
ground cable
8. Align the AutoX using the procedure in
“Alignment and Setup”
on page 27 . Do not
remove the lifting equipment until the AutoX is aligned and securely attached to the
mounting bracket.
Take care to avoid pinch points when operating the sliding assembly on the AutoX
mounting bracket.
There may be obstructions in the test area that could produce pinch points when you
slide the AutoX on the mounting bracket. These include the bolts that attach the
mounting bracket to the frame base and may also include large grips and fixtures that
form part of your testing system.