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Torsion Add-on Version 3

Operator’s Guide

M10-17497-EN Revision A

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Page 1: ...Torsion Add on Version 3 Operator s Guide M10 17497 EN Revision A ...

Page 2: ...is Tool Works Inc ITW Other names logos icons and marks identifying Instron products and services referenced herein are trademarks of ITW and may not be used without the prior written permission of ITW Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies Original Instructions Copyright 2020 Illinois Tool Works Inc All rights reserved All of the specifi...

Page 3: ...e range of applications with which our instruments are used and over which we have no control additional protection devices and operating procedures may be necessary due to specific accident prevention regulations safety regulations further EEA directives or locally valid regulations The extent of our delivery regarding protective devices is defined in your initial sales quotation We are thus free...

Page 4: ... in grip jaws or fixture components that can result in breakage of these components The high energies involved can cause the broken parts to be projected forcefully some distance from the test area Install specimens in the center of the grip jaws in line with the load path Insert specimens into the jaws by at least the amount recommended in your grip documentation This amount can vary between 66 t...

Page 5: ...ear of the jaws of a grip or fixture at all times Keep clear of the hazard area between the grips or fixtures during actuator or crosshead movement Ensure that all actuator or crosshead movements necessary for installation or removal are slow and where possible at a low force setting Hazard Do not place a testing system off line from computer control without first ensuring that no actuator or cros...

Page 6: ...achinery Disconnect equipment from all power supplies before removing any cover which gives access to rotating machinery Do not reconnect any power supply while the covers are removed unless you are specifically instructed to do so in the manual If the equipment needs to be operated to perform maintenance tasks with the covers removed ensure that all loose clothing long hair etc is tied back Refit...

Page 7: ...t may be tested any hazard resulting from the failure of a test specimen assembly or structure is entirely the responsibility of the owner and the user of the equipment Hazard Ensure components of the load string are correctly pre loaded to minimize the risk of fatigue failure Dynamic systems especially where load reversals through zero are occurring are at risk of fatigue cracks developing if com...

Page 8: ...Preliminary Pages 8 M10 17497 EN ...

Page 9: ...ation 17 Chapter 2 Function of Controls 19 Torsion lock function 19 Torsion controller assembly 20 Indicators 20 Torsion specific software controls 21 Torsion Settings 23 Torsion specific handset controls 23 Manual rotational jog 25 Chapter 3 Testing 27 Start the system 27 Set up the rotation transducer 28 Testing notes 28 Rotational crosshead alignment for axial testing 29 ...

Page 10: ...Preliminary Pages 10 M10 17497 EN ...

Page 11: ...ystem function of controls and basic operation These instructions contain only information that is specific to the system when the Torsion Add on accessory is added to it Overview The Torsion Add on system comprises a compatible electromechanical load frame e g 6800 Series a secondary motor mounted to the moving crosshead a torsion controller assembly mounted to the column of the load frame a suit...

Page 12: ... on components on a single column system Legend for Figure 1 and Figure 2 1 2 3 4 Label Component Description 1 Torsion drive assembly This assembly contains the motor gearbox shaft coupling bearing housing and drive shaft These combine to produce rotation for biaxial testing ...

Page 13: ...g to begin Refer to Torsion controller assembly on page 20 for more details 3 Biaxial base mounting Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the biaxial base mounting 4 Torsion specific handset See Figure 3 on page 15 5 Extended travel top plate Dual column frames only Figure 2 The top plate is adapted to allow the torsion drive assembly to move through it This means that the overall e...

Page 14: ...Chapter Introduction 14 M10 17497 EN Figure 2 Torsion Add on components on a dual column system 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 15: ...15 System components Product Support www instron com Figure 3 Torsion specific handset Legend for Figure 3 1 2 3 Label Function 1 ROTATE ...

Page 16: ...oad no torque kN 5 50 Maximum axial load with torque kN 5 25 Maximum torque output at 40 rpm N m 20 Maximum torque output at 80 rpm N m 10 Maximum test rotation speed rpm 80 Maximum power VA 280 Single Phase Voltage Vac 10 110 240 Electrical Frequency Hz 47 63 Table 2 Frame height increases due to torsion drive assembly Frame Model Maximum height of standard frame mm in Maximum height of frame wit...

Page 17: ...and the frame columns is small Warning Entanglement hazard keep hair and loose clothing away from the rotating test fixture 68SC5 1412 55 6 1675 66 0 68SC5 extra height 1682 66 2 1932 76 0 68TM5 1638 64 5 1826 71 9 68TM5 extra height 2163 85 2 2330 91 7 68TM10 1638 64 5 1826 71 9 68TM10 extra height 2163 85 2 2330 91 7 68TM30 1638 64 5 1826 71 9 68TM30 extra height 2163 85 2 2330 91 7 68TM50 1638 ...

Page 18: ...tween the torsion drive assembly and the top plate of the load frame Be aware that the torsion drive assembly can move through the top plate with the potential to crush any object in its path Warning Extended frame height due to extended travel top plate Be aware that the torsion drive assembly can move through the top plate extending the height required for safe operation of the testing system re...

Page 19: ... drive in the following situations Rotate using the UNLOCK and ROTATE buttons on the handset Rotate to zero using the UNLOCK and ROTATE TO ZERO buttons on the handset Move to angle initiated by a softkey function using the UNLOCK and ROTATE TO ZERO buttons on the handset Start a test For each of these situations the torsion drive is locked when the action is completed You can temporarily unlock th...

Page 20: ...he direction of movement of the torsion drive These conventions apply to both hardware and software Lines and arrows Solid indicates clockwise movement dashed indicates counter clockwise movement see Figure 5 on page 21 LED Description Power Illuminated when there is power to the controller and it is switched on 1 Illuminated when the status of the torsion lock is unlocked refer to Torsion lock fu...

Page 21: ...rovides the following controls for the torsion transducer in the Settings section of the rotation transducer dialog box Balance Establish the zero rotation point Setting the zero rotation point sets the transducer value to zero This identifies the current position as the starting point from which total rotation is measured during a test Rotate to zero Rotate the torsion drive back to the zero rota...

Page 22: ...on on the Admin tab When Start test and return is set to Frame controls you must use the handset to initiate the return to the zero point When Start test and return is set to Remote you must use the software to initiate the return to the zero point Stop rotation Stop the rotation if necessary For example if the Rotate to zero button was used in error and you need to stop the rotation The STOP butt...

Page 23: ...ondition is locked When the torsion drive is locked you can only rotate the upper grip using the rotary jog function When you use the Toggle torsion lock button to unlock the torsion drive you can rotate the upper grip freely by hand Refer to Torsion lock function on page 19 for more information Torsion specific handset controls The two buttons at the top of the handset are torsion specific ROTATE...

Page 24: ... M10 17497 EN Figure 6 Torsion specific handset ROTATE Press the UNLOCK button followed by this button to rotate the torsion drive in the direction specified in the software Press and hold the button to move at a speed of 4 rpm 1 2 3 ...

Page 25: ...currently at 200º Rotate to zero will rotate counterclockwise to zero and balance the rotation set 0º to 0º System currently at 700º Rotate to zero will rotate counterclockwise to 360º and balance the rotation set 360º to 0º System currently at 500º Rotate to zero will rotate clockwise to 360º and balance the rotation set 360º to 0º This action is dependent upon the Override point of control setti...

Page 26: ... 2 Select in the Console area to open System Details 3 Select in the System Settings area to open the Transducer dialog for rotation 4 Select the Toggle torsion lock button to unlock the torsion drive 5 Rotate the load string manually to the desired position 6 Close the Transducer dialog ...

Page 27: ...ll connected to STRAIN 2 connector on the controller 1 Connect the external power to the system 2 Turn the switch on the back of the torsion controller assembly to on Warning Do not connect or disconnect the power cable from the torsion controller assembly when the unit is switched on 3 Turn on the computer that will run Bluehill software 4 Turn on power to the load frame 5 Make sure that the appr...

Page 28: ...ection of rotation when pressing the ROTATE button is set in the software to Clockwise or Counter clockwise 6 When the transducer is positioned for testing select the Balance button The system sets the current transducer value to zero The rotation transducer is now ready to install a specimen Full details on all testing procedures and reference information is in the Bluehill online Help and Refere...

Page 29: ...nt fixture provided 1 Make sure that no specimen is installed 2 Install the alignment fixture in the top of the load string securing it with the clevis pin provided 3 Carefully jog the crosshead downwards until the bottom of the alignment bar is engaged in the base adapter 4 Select in the Console area to open System Details 5 Select in the System Settings area to open the Transducer dialog for rot...

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