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If the equipment is not used for a longer period, switch it off and disconnect it from
the power source.
9 Operating instructions
Please check all the elements before use!
– Connect the cables and switch on the display (it will flash five times).
– Switch on (off) the test stand with the main switch.
– Check the operation of the test stand by making movements in both directions.
Limit the travel path with the limiting rings and check them to make sure that they are
fully functional.
9.1 Manual/automatic test
– Perform the automatic movement test. Press the “Manual/automatic mode” button.
The Auto indicator will light up. Set the number of cycles (avoid “1” as the setting)
and initiate testing by pressing the “Up” or “Down” buttons. After the preset number of
cycles has been completed, the test stand is stopped and the alarm is activated
(three beeps). The test is complete.
9.2 Speed adjustment
The speed of testing can be set either before or during the test. To set the speed,
place the speed adjustment knob in the required position.
9.3 Preset number of cycles
The test stand has a function for setting the number of cycles. The preset number of
cycles is shown in the bottom display and can be adjusted using three buttons:
“C”, “Counter –” or “Selection of counter position”. The actual number of cy-
cles is shown in the top display. The displays can be reset with the reset button.
9.4
RS-232 interface
The test stand is equipped with two 9-pin sockets for connecting a force measuring
device and for computer communication. The test stand is compatible with AFH soft-
ware from SAUTER which supports a number of functions including speed adjust-
ment and setting the number of cycles directly from the computer as well as evalua-
tion of data in relation to force, time or distance covered. After connecting an FH
force measuring device you can control the test stand without the risk of overload
(using the parameter “Stop” in the force measuring device).
9.5
Limit switches
In the manual mode, movement is stopped after reaching the limit switches. In the
automatic mode, movement is stopped at the limit switch for about 5 seconds. After
