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Vortex

-d

Torque Test Solutions

Operating Manual

Motorised Torque Stand

t e s t i n g t o p e r f e c t i o n

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Page 1: ...Vortex d Torque Test Solutions Operating Manual Motorised Torque Stand t e s t i n g t o p e r f e c t i o n ...

Page 2: ...ntents The Vortex d General Information 2 Installation 3 Using the Vortex d 4 Front Panel Control 4 Communication 7 Measuring and Displaying Torque 8 Dimensions 11 Vortex d Specifications 12 Appendices 14 ...

Page 3: ...has been sustained by the packaging material or the test stand itself If any damage is evident please notify Mecmesin or their authorised distributor immediately Appendix 2 lists the items which should be included with your test stand If any item is missing please notify Mecmesin or their authorised distributor immediately We strongly recommend that all the packaging and fixings are retained for a...

Page 4: ...ent in torque measurement systems suitable for accurately testing a wide range of products The Vortex d enables a repeatable and constant test speed to be set thus reducing variability in test results which can arise from operators manually performing tests at different speeds There is one standard model of the Vortex d The dimensions speed range and capacity have been carefully optimised to cover...

Page 5: ...s now ready to install any extra components which have been purchased Using an appropriate Allen key attach a smart static torque transducer to the transducer holding plate D using the four M6 bolts supplied Attach an AFTI to the swivel mounting bracket G using the two M5 bolts supplied Connect the static torque transducer cable to the AFTI and Static Torque Transducer If the lower mounting plate ...

Page 6: ... in a country with a different supply voltage by turning off the power removing the fuse cartridge housing checking that both fuses are fitted rotating the cartridge through 180 then reassembling and reinstalling The new voltage rating will now be displayed in the black panel Connect your Vortex d to an appropriate mains supply turn on the power switch at the bottom of the Mains Inlet Connector an...

Page 7: ...e following occurs a The direction control key is released b The power is disconnected c A pre set break limit is reached see Measuring Displaying Torque page 8 Pressing the clockwise direction key will drive the turntable clockwise at the speed indicated by the front panel display Pressing the counter clockwise direction key will drive the turntable counter clockwise at the speed indicated by the...

Page 8: ...n be run in manual mode only To set up speed press the Mode key for 2 seconds until the speed indicator starts to flash on the digital display Change the speed by moving the control knob clockwise or counter clockwise in increments of 0 1rpm Press the Mode key again to move down on the digital display and change the speed by moving the control knob clockwise or counter clockwise in increments of 0...

Page 9: ...er information please refer to the AFTI Operating Instructions A 9 Way Female D type Connector is fitted at the back of the stand and contains RS232 connection to a PC When the I 0 Interface including RS232 connection is plugged into the AFTI and the 9 Way RS232 connection is plugged into the computer Emperor Lite software can be used This shows the accumulated data graphically plotting torque fro...

Page 10: ...ed on a Vortex d by a smart static torque transducer mounted on the transducer holding plate D page 10 The transducer must be connected to an Advanced Force Torque Indicator AFTI mounted on one of the columns of the Vortex d The torque transducer is connected to the 15pin female D connector on the side of the AFTI One way of causing damage would be to drive the base fixture at high speed to a poin...

Page 11: ...nob C page 10 is loosened Add appropriate weight s up to 5kg into the loading dish A page 10 The test may now be performed Do not re tighten the central adjuster knob The upper and lower mounting tables have been designed to accommodate samples in a wide range of sizes shapes and symmetries It is however necessary to avoid over tightening these fixtures such that the cap sample is distorted signif...

Page 12: ...h side adjuster knobs B while supporting the weight of the crosshead with the other hand Gently raise lower the crosshead and re tighten the side adjuster knobs to secure Fine adjustments can subsequently be made by slackening the central adjuster knob C raising lowering the transducer holding plate and carriage D and re tightening Adjusting Height of Crosshead Mounting bracket G Turntable spacer ...

Page 13: ...page 11 Dimensions mm Between centers Width Base height Depth 800 300 115 400 370 Over Height ...

Page 14: ... setting Membrane switch Rotation speed setting Precision Digital Control Knob Rotation speed By LCD Angle indicated By LCD Stop on limit point Yes with AFTI appropriate cable Stop on sample break Yes with AFTI appropriate cable Full computer control No Vortex i required Logging plotting torque time Yes with Emperor Lite sotware and torque angle appropriate cable upon request Output of test result...

Page 15: ...ounting table 10 190mm diameter specimens Upper mounting table 10 78mm diameter specimens System headroom 450mm with upper and lower tables fitted Essential Complementary Equipment Advanced Force Torque Indicator Part 851 401 At least one of Smart 10N m static torque transducer Part 879 044 Smart 6N m static torque transducer Part 879 043 Smart 1 5N m static torque transducer Part 879 042 Options ...

Page 16: ...y signs of obvious transit damage IF ANY DAMAGE IS DISCOVERED DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER WITH INSTALLATION AND DO NOT CONNECT TO MAINS SUPPLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Installing the Machine 3 After placing the machine on a stable and level work surface check that the mains inlet voltage corresponds to your electrical installation either 230 Vac or 110 Vac The machine has a label close to the mains inlet...

Page 17: ...d agent The machine has the ability to generate torques large enough to cause permanent damage to human limbs if placed between the turntable and the columns Fingers hands and other parts of the body should be kept away from the moving turntable An operating test stand should never be left unattended Always disconnect the machine from the mains power supply when not in use to avoid inadvertent act...

Page 18: ... serviced and the Smart loadcell calibrated by Mecmesin Limited or an authorised agent 9 If the machine is damaged in use advise your local supplier and have the machine repaired to a safe working conditions Do not use the machine until it is repaired 10 It may occasionally become necessary to clean the outside of your test stand This can be done by disconnecting it from the mains electricity supp...

Page 19: ...ructions 2 Translation of Appendix 1 does not apply to English speaking countries or countries outside European Union EU 3 Crosshead without a Smart static torque transducer 4 Swivel mounting bracket for AFTI 5 Lower turntable drive shaft adaptor 6 Appropriate mains cable 7 Assorted set of Allen keys ...

Page 20: ...page 18 Appendix 3 RS232 Port Settings Selectable Baud Rates 9600 19200 57600 115200 Data Bits 8 Start Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Flow Control None ...

Page 21: ...oam spacers 6 Wrap gripping fixtures up the bubble wrap provided place in accessories box and slide accessories box into accessories sleeve 7 Slide tongue of accessories sleeve between upper plastic foam spacer and outer box 8 Align edges of inner sleeve with long sides of the outer box 9 Gently slide down inner sleeve until it is flush with outer box 10 Close and then seal the outer box with a su...

Page 22: ...stomised accessories are also available upon request To find out about our broad range of grips and accessories please call us on 44 0 1403 799979 or visit us at www mecmesin com Accessories AFTI Precise and performing the Advanced Force Torque Indicator AFTI has been designed for use solely with Mecmesin s Smart Force Torque transducers Specific fixtures Cork Mandrels Adjustable Mounting Table Sm...

Page 23: ...measurements Emperor Lite The Vortex i possesses all the mechanical features of the Vortex d but it is fully computer controlled for incomparable repeatability Driven by Emperor Mecmesin s powerful yet user friendly Windows software the Vortex i enables advanced programmable functions such as run to torque angle time or break as well as sophisticated graphical interrogation of results Vortex i Cab...

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