Shimadzu AGS-100NX, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 3 Basic Instructions
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3.4 Attaching Load Cells
Replace or attach load cells according to the following procedure.
1) Switch the AGS-X power OFF.
2) Remove any jigs attached to the load cell.
3) Loosen the two fastener screws on the CAL cable connector on the right side of the
AGS-X unit and remove the screws along with the CAL cable.
4) Loosen the load cell fastener bolts using the rotation bar, then lift the load cell with one
hand while removing the fastener bolts with the other hand.
5) Attach the desired load cell to the crosshead using the load cell fastener bolts, so that its
cable comes out to the right side, as viewed from in front of the crosshead. Tighten the
bolt with a torque is as follows.
Load Cell Capacity Torque (N
・
m) Load Cell Capacity Torque (N
・
m)
1N 0.2 200N 2.2
2N 0.2 500N 4.5
5N 0.4 1kN 4.5
10N 0.4 2kN 22.5
20N 0.6 5kN 30
50N 0.6 10kN 30
100N 1.1
CAL Cable
Fastener Screws (two)
Right Side of AGS-X Unit
Crosshead