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3.4 Operating Procedure
fig. 3.4
GUIDE ROLLERS
MEASURING ROLLER
PROCESS MATERIAL
DISPLAY
ON/OFF key
THUMBPIECE
DAMP key
FILAMENT GUIDE
Requirements
:
- Tension meter switched on (Ch. 3.3.2)
- Zero adjustment performed, if necessary (Ch. 3.3.4)
- Damping factor changed, if necessary (Ch. 3..4.2)
To insert the process material
:
- Push the THUMBPIECE as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow to extend the
GUIDE ROLLERS.
- Capture the PROCESS MATERIAL with the FILAMENT GUIDE (see fig. 3.4).
- Slowly release pressure on the THUMBPIECE until the GUIDE ROLLERS return to their
original positions.
It is important to assure that the PROCESS MATERIAL runs smoothly between the
GUIDE ROLLERS and the MEASURING ROLLER.
It is essential that the THUMBPIECE return slowly to its initial position.
Any uncontrolled snap-back may affect calibration and may also damage the
instrument.
To measure the process material
:
The DISPLAY now shows the measured tension values.
Error messages which might be displayed are described in Chapter 3.5.
To remove the PROCESS MATERIAL
:
- Push the THUMBPIECE as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow.
- With the GUIDE ROLLERS extended, move the instrument away from the
PROCESS MATERIAL.
- Slowly release pressure on the THUMBPIECE until the outer rollers return to their
original positions.
