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The most commonly-used lower fixture is the 188 mm diameter lower fixing plate with a diameter capacity of
10 mm to 190 mm. This is fixed to the Vortex
-dV
spindle using a 2.5 mm Hex key to secure the four countersunk
screws supplied.
A range of other torque testing fixtures is available, including saddle plates that help support samples in the fixing
plates, longer grip fingers, mandrels, and chucks.
Important!
Important!
Take care not to apply excess torque on the transducer when securing the fixtures.
Test Stand States
The test stand can be in one of five states:
1.
1. Test readiness
Test readiness
- ready to start, or complete,
2.
2. Testing
Testing
– test operation sequence is running,
3.
3. Stopped
Stopped
- test interrupted or emergency stop pressed,
4.
4. Jog mode
Jog mode
- for jogging or positioning the crosshead manually,
5.
5. Settings menu
Settings menu
– for adjusting your test stands settings,
In each state, the selector buttons have functions described by the on-screen icons.
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