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CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Checking Rig 

Mecmesin

 

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Contents 

Overview 

1

 

Component Parts 

2

 

Checking the Calibration 

4

 

Mount the bracket 

4

 

Prepare the CrimpTest-1 kN 

5

 

Mount the CrimpTest-1 kN 

5

 

Check the loadcell readings 

7

 

Interpreting the results 

9

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for CrimpTest-1 kN

Page 1: ...CrimpTest 1 kN Calibration Checking Rig 431 471 01 August 2016 ...

Page 2: ...n test rig part no 432 671 for the purpose of periodically checking the accuracy of the CrimpTest 1 kN loadcell Further instruction is available for authorised personnel to adjust the loadcell reading between recommended recalibration dates 2016 Mecmesin Ltd supplied with Mecmesin test systems and not for redistribution Part no 431 471 01 ...

Page 3: ...on Checking Rig Mecmesin iii Contents Overview 1 Component Parts 2 Checking the Calibration 4 Mount the bracket 4 Prepare the CrimpTest 1 kN 5 Mount the CrimpTest 1 kN 5 Check the loadcell readings 7 Interpreting the results 9 ...

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Page 5: ...ed personnel such as Mecmesin or your distributor can adjust the loadcell readings but this does not replace the need for periodic certified recalibration Locally calibrated mass hangers and masses are not supplied Although the unit is laboratory calibrated to 1 kN the maximum load that can be manually applied using this document s method depends on the user organisation s own health and safety re...

Page 6: ...lengths 60 mm 70 mm 80 mm 10 nuts 20 M8 washers To mount the CrimpTest 1 kN onto the bracket 4 20 mm flanged socket button bolts To suspend mass hanger and masses 1 30 mm M8 cap head bolt 1 M8 washer Mass hanger link 2 test hooks 1 200 mm extension assemble these as shown in the illustration below Mass hanger and masses These are not supplied since they must be calibrated to the local gravitationa...

Page 7: ...CrimpTest 1 kN Calibration Checking Rig Mecmesin 3 Test hooks and assembled hook link Bracket dimensions for bolt fixing ...

Page 8: ... be in the order of 720 mm Align the leading edge of the bracket with the worktop edge Important Use a spirit level to ensure the platform is completely level The bracket can also be bolted in place using one of the three sets of 10 M8 cap head bolts of length appropriate to the worktop thickness Use washers against both surfaces of the worktop Great care must be taken to ensure that the mounting ...

Page 9: ...hrough the bracket This will be the top when the unit is mounted Mount the CrimpTest 1 kN Mounting the unit onto the bracket may be easier with two people one to support the weight while the other tightens the bolts Present the underside of the unit back panel to the floor to the slotted holes in the top of the bracket and drop into place Loosely tighten the bolts allowing some movement for alignm...

Page 10: ...ged bolts through the bracket into the unit and secure them again allowing for some movement to level the unit Lay a spirit level on the upper front edge of the unit and tighten the four bolts so that the whole unit is level If this is not done the readings may not be accurate ...

Page 11: ...head bolt into the central loadcell lower fixture mount with a washer to help retain the hook link Hang the hook link from the bolt behind the washer Check the loadcell readings Connect the unit s power supply and switch on Press the tick button Press to tare the reading at zero ...

Page 12: ...nd record the reading on a calibration record sheet example shown below Using additional masses increase the applied load to 40 60 80 and 100 Each time allow the reading to stabilise and record it Remove the masses and hanger leaving the hook link This was where the unit was originally tared Record this final reading Switch the unit off disconnect it and dismount it from the bracket All necessary ...

Page 13: ...ding Pass Fail 0 N 0 N 0 N 100 N 98 N 102 N 200 N 198 N 202 N 300 N 298 N 302 N 400 N 398 N 402 N 500 N 498 N 502 N 600 N 598 N 602 N 800 N 798 N 802 N 1000 N 998 N 1002 N Ensure masses used are calibrated for your location and that calibration is done in an environment of temperature between 15ºC and 30ºC If your readings are outside the limits please contact your distributor ...

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