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User’s Guide 

 

 

Force Test Stands Series 

ES

 

User’s Guide 

MODEL ESM301 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ESM301

Page 1: ...User s Guide Force Test Stands Series ES User s Guide MODEL ESM301...

Page 2: ...and industrial environ ments This User s Guide provides setup safety and operation instruc tions Dimensions and specifications are also provided For addi tional information or answers to your question...

Page 3: ...acility allows the user to enable features not originally pur chased through a code activation process Qty Item 1 ESM301 test stand 4 Force gauge mounting screw 1 User s guide this booklet 1 Power cor...

Page 4: ...ch a way that it is prevented from slipping out during a test preventing a potential safety risk to the operator and others in the vicinity If using a grip or fixture from a supplier other than Mark 1...

Page 5: ...able and secure position install a force gauge with four thumb screws provided All Mark 10 gauges except the Series CG mount directly without adapters Grips can be mounted onto the force gauge and tes...

Page 6: ...and cannot be operated 3 PC Control Connector Plug one end of the 09 1056 serial cable into this connector and the other end into a serial connector on a computer 4 Power Plug Receptacle Plug the powe...

Page 7: ...ed 1 Never operate the test stand if there is any visible damage to the power cord or the test stand itself The ESM301 is powered by 110V 220V Any contact with this high voltage can cause serious inju...

Page 8: ...SM301 has relatively slow moving mechanisms be aware of the dangers posed by potential energy that can accumulate in the sample during testing Extra bodily protection should be worn if a destructive f...

Page 9: ...RGENCY STOP SOFT KEYS UP STOP ZERO TRAVEL DISPLAY DOWN DISPLAY SOFT KEYS Functions are determined by the correspond ing text on the display UP Commences movement in the up direction DOWN Commences mov...

Page 10: ...res only installed features will be displayed in Test Parameter Setup The initial Test Parameter Setup screen appears as follows When the parameters have been configured as desired and are Parameter S...

Page 11: ...ETURN CYCLES UPPER DWELL LOWER DWELL UNITS KEYS DEFAULT SETTINGS NEW PASSWORD OPERATING MODE ENTR ESC ENTR inc dec ENTR ESC ENTR ENTR ESC ENTR on off ENTR ESC ENTR ENTR ESC ENTR ENTR ESC ENTR ENTR ESC...

Page 12: ...e the crosshead moves to a limit switch force set point or travel distance whichever occurs first and stops Then the crosshead returns to the other limit and stops The test speed is dictated by the SP...

Page 13: ...rosshead moving to a limit switch force set point or travel distance whichever occurs first at the specified speed stop ping for the specified amount of dwell time and returning to the other limit at...

Page 14: ...of cycles in incre ments of 1 Holding down will increment at an increasingly faster rate If 99999 is reached the next number will be 00000 and continue incrementing Decreases the number of cycles in...

Page 15: ...faster rate If 9999 9 is reached the next number will be 0 and con tinue incrementing Decreases dwell time in increments of 1 Holding down will decrement at an increasingly faster rate If 0 is reache...

Page 16: ...1V 2V 4V OFF 5 7 Compression and Tension Overload Settings C OVERLOAD and T OVERLOAD The setting corresponds to the percentage of full scale of the force gauge at which crosshead travel stops For exam...

Page 17: ...changed on the front panel these settings will be ig nored except for Auto Return or Cycling If either of these pa rameters are turned on PC control will be turned off Default setting CONSOLE Availabl...

Page 18: ...ling the test stand Default setting 8 1n Available settings 8 1E 8 stop bits 1 stop bit even parity 8 1o 8 stop bits 1 stop bit odd parity 8 1n 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity 8 2n 8 data bits 2 stop...

Page 19: ...tly pressing the UP DOWN or STOP during a test will stop crosshead mo tion 2 Momentary The crosshead will move only if the button is held STOP PAR 8 1 n ESC ENTR _ or Cycles through the available sett...

Page 20: ...P during maintained mode will stop crosshead motion Default setting maintained Available settings maintained momentary auto 5 13 Default Settings DEFAULT This setting provides a quick return to factor...

Page 21: ...setting of 0000 indicates that the pass word is disabled and that the user can freely enter the Test Pa rameter Setup menu If misplaced or forgotten the password may be reset through a code activatio...

Page 22: ...it or set point for a selected pe riod of time 4 PC Mode Test stand is controlled through a serial connection with a computer The Operating Mode screen appears as follows Increases the number in incre...

Page 23: ...corresponds to crosshead speed in both directions 6 2 Menu Navigation At power up the display will show the operation screen for which ever mode was used last The display will appear as one of the fo...

Page 24: ...Auto Return modes Pressing menu will enter Test Parameter Setup If a password has been programmed the display will prompt the following The password is a four digit number The first digit in the pass...

Page 25: ...on has been pressed Subsequently pressing STOP during a test will stop crosshead motion 2 Momentary The crosshead will move only if the button pressed and held Releasing the button will stop movement...

Page 26: ...t a location along the column at which point the crosshead will stop moving Limit switches are located at the rear of the test stand column Adjust the switches positions by loosening repositioning and...

Page 27: ...ay be overridden by pressing and holding UP or DOWN for two seconds Travel indication and limit switch operation is the same as in Basic Mode 6 4 Cycling Mode This mode cycles the crosshead between li...

Page 28: ...unt of time in seconds for which the cross head stops at a limit during a cycle sequence When the crosshead has reached a limit a counter will be displayed shown as follows If the DWELL U and or DWELL...

Page 29: ...to the number of cycles originally programmed 2 Resuming the cycle sequence Press UP or DOWN to resume Once the sequence has been completed the screen will revert to the number of cycles programmed or...

Page 30: ...peed to maximum speed k Set crosshead speed to minimum speed l Enter travel limit mode m Enter manual mode n Transmit travel and force readings o Set crosshead speed to programmed speed p Request stan...

Page 31: ...genTM TCD software which also utilizes the above commands The 09 1143 cable is needed to communicate between a Mark 10 gauge and the test stand The 09 1056 serial cable is needed to communicate betwee...

Page 32: ...cal connections refer to Section 3 4 2 MESURgauge settings 1 Test Setup tab 1 Under Travel check the Enable box Under Reading Mode if Continuous Readings is se lected Readings per Sec defaults to 4 Th...

Page 33: ...s guide 1 Set to automatic output of every sample 2 Disable Mitutoyo BCD output 4 Test stand settings 1 Set the baud rate to 115 200 2 Set the Control mode to Console 5 The Gauge Settings tab and all...

Page 34: ...While in Operating Mode press STOP and menu simultaneously The display will appear as follows The Feature Activation Menu also includes a utility with which to reset the password To reset the passwor...

Page 35: ...to Mark 10 or a distributor who will then provide a corresponding authorization code to activate the feature The process for entering the authorization code is as follows 1 The first digit of the req...

Page 36: ...in the same fashion and will be active for the remaining time period 10 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The ESM301 should be operated in a dry and clean area Under these circumstances only a few periodic mai...

Page 37: ...lt in a poten tially hazardous situation 10 3 Check for loosened components once per month 1 Remove the test sample from the test stand 2 Turn off power to the test stand and disconnect the power cord...

Page 38: ...l input 80 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Fuse type 1 2 A 250V 3AG SLO BLO Weight without options 34 lbs 15 4 kg Included accessories Extension rod small hook medium hook 10 32 coupler compression plate force gauge...

Page 39: ...User s Guide NOTES 38...

Page 40: ...rt In addition to our standard line of products we can provide modifications and custom designs for OEM applications Our engineering team is eager to satisfy any special requirements Please contact us...

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