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A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems 

Mecmesin

 

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Summary of Contents for MultiTest-0.5i

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Page 3: ...E COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT EUROPEAN COMMUNITY DIRECTIVES DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY A copy of the relevant Declaration of Conformity can be found in the rear of this manual see section 7 0 Alternatively electronic copies are available at the help section of the Mecmesin website help mecmesin com 2019 Mecmesin Ltd supplied with Mecmesin test systems and not for redistribution Part no 431 398 05 ...

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Page 5: ...ames 7 3 4 In the event of a mains power failure 8 3 5 Finishing a test 8 3 6 Using computer controlled or console controlled systems with other equipment 8 4 Removing or Relocating Your Test System 14 4 1 Lifting the test system 14 4 2 Disabling and scrapping 14 5 Servicing Calibration Maintenance and Repair 15 5 1 Replacing fuses 15 5 2 Servicing and calibration 15 5 3 Cleaning 16 5 4 Repair 16 ...

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Page 7: ...stood Caution messages will be displayed bold type INFORMATION This icon indicates additional or supplementary information about the action activity or application Information messages will be displayed in bold type WARNING The raised hand icon highlights a situation or condition that may lead to injury or worse Do not proceed until the warning is read and thoroughly understood Warning messages wi...

Page 8: ...at you retain the packaging for the test system as this can be re used when the frame needs to be returned to your authorised Mecmesin distributor for servicing and calibration Instructions for re packing the test system are given in your relevant Assembly and Installation manual 2 2 Placing and securing the machine See your test system Installation or Operational manual for details of assembly an...

Page 9: ... only ever be connected to a mains power installation that has a fully installed earthing system Connection of a mains powered test system to an electrical power outlet without an earth connection is extremely dangerous and could lead to a risk of electrocution Consult your organisation s qualified electrician if unsure The combined mains input socket and voltage selector can be found on the rear ...

Page 10: ...est systems MultiTest single column systems being used without an interlock guard fitted must have the interlock override plug 351 102 fitted to the rear interlock connection in order to operate the test system Interlock Override Plug 351 102 Single Column Interlock Connection If the MultiTest system is being used with an interlock enabled guard then the interlock override plug is not required to ...

Page 11: ...ically advise against the use of remote control software including tablet apps that can be used to operate the system remotely from a separate device With this type of software it is possible to reproduce the function of the controlling computer or xt system touch screen from another device This could lead to an unsafe situation where the movement of the stand is controlled remotely possibly with ...

Page 12: ... present a hazard should an attempt be made to recover the sample either before or after power is re applied to the test system 3 6 Using computer controlled or console controlled systems with other equipment 3 6 1 Digital inputs and outputs MultiTest i FPT H1i Vortex i Helixa i and their xt variants test systems are provided with digital input and output connections that can be used with other de...

Page 13: ...entative safety measures prior to operation in accordance with all relevant operator manuals should also be considered Risk assessment of the guarding and associated test system is recommended and should be carried out where appropriate Internal company operating procedures should also be generated where necessary Mecmesin supplied interlocked guarding systems should only be serviced by a trained ...

Page 14: ...s interaction with a sample under test in a controlled manner Interlock Socket Interlock Key Switch OmniTest 5 Interlock inactive OmniTest 5 Interlock active The OmniTest 5 system has a socket for connecting the interlock guard cable connection Below this is the key switch with removable key This has two positions marked 0 and 1 Position 1 interlock enabled is shown circled in red in the above rig...

Page 15: ...ch to close the circuit Instead there is a key switch on the control panel the key switch in active position will effectively lock the system Interlock Socket Interlock Key Switch Twin column Interlock inactive Twin column Interlock active Interlock Position Interlocked Guard Fitted No Interlocked Guard Fitted blank inactive interlock bypassed normal system operation INT active interlock system op...

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Page 17: ...stallation MultiTest single column systems being used without an interlock guard fitted must have the interlock override plug 351 102 fitted to the rear interlock connection in order to operate the test system Interlock Override Plug 351 102 Rear Panel Interlock Connection Interlock Override Plug Interlocked Guard Fitted No Interlocked Guard Fitted Not Fitted interlock system operational system lo...

Page 18: ...sure how to safely move the test system consult your organisation s health and safety representative or contact your local Mecmesin agent for assistance The specification in your relevant operation manual gives the weight of the test system Use suitable lifting equipment if required The preferred method of lifting all twin column systems is by use of the supplied lifting eye bolts fitted to the to...

Page 19: ...y lever the carrier out Removing the fuse carrier Carrier removed to replace fuse Selector set to 220 240 V The carrier contains two fuses These should both be replaced with fuses of the same rating and size as those removed Refit the fuse carrier with the selector matched to the mains voltage being used as shown above Reconnect the mains power lead and switch on 5 2 Servicing and calibration To e...

Page 20: ...ed cloth to avoid liquid spillage onto the membrane Under no circumstances should organic solvents or any other cleaning fluid be used 5 4 Repair If the test system fails or incorrect operation is suspected contact your local supplier for support Do not continue use of the test system until it has been fully checked by a Mecmesin authorised party This may if necessary include return and repair to ...

Page 21: ...sts systems contain dust preventative moving blinds bellows These conceal a potential mechanical hazard and should not be tampered with especially when the machine is running 6 2 Avoid prolonged use of the console or keyboard and mouse Prolonged use of devices with a touch screen or a keyboard and mouse may lead to repetitive strain injury Users should be made aware that excessive use of the keybo...

Page 22: ...atile failure of a test piece is likely Consideration needs to be given to the likely behaviour of the samples being tested and the use of any appropriate personal protective equipment that may be needed A risk assessment should be carried out prior to using the test system to ensure that all necessary safety measures have been considered and carried out It is important to review the risk assessme...

Page 23: ...luded are as follows 431 DoC22 02 MultiTest 0 5i to MultiTest 5i and FPT H1i and xt derivatives 431 DoC23 02 MultiTest 10i to MultiTest 50i and xt derivatives 431 DoC25 01 Vortex i to and xt derivative 431 DoC26 01 Vortex dV 431 DoC27 01 OmniTest 5 0 431 DoC28 01 OmniTest 10 to OmniTest 50 431 DoC30 01 Crimptest 1 0 431 DoC31 01 Helixa i and xt derivative ...

Page 24: ...20 Mecmesin A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems 7 1 1 431 DoC22 02 MultiTest 0 5i to MultiTest 5i and FPT H1i and xt derivatives ...

Page 25: ...A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems Mecmesin 21 7 1 2 431 DoC23 02 MultiTest 10i to MultiTest 50i and xt derivatives ...

Page 26: ...22 Mecmesin A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems 7 1 3 431 DoC25 01 Vortex i to and xt derivative ...

Page 27: ...A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems Mecmesin 23 7 1 4 431 DoC26 01 Vortex dV ...

Page 28: ...24 Mecmesin A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems 7 1 5 431 DoC27 01 OmniTest 5 0 ...

Page 29: ...A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems Mecmesin 25 7 1 6 431 DoC28 01 OmniTest 10 to OmniTest 50 ...

Page 30: ...26 Mecmesin A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems 7 1 7 431 DoC30 01 Crimptest 1 0 ...

Page 31: ...A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems Mecmesin 27 7 1 8 431 DoC31 01 Helixa i and xt derivative ...

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