
How to Set Up and Run the FG5
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3.1.8.1.TRAVEL LOCK
54. Release the superspring travel lock by pulling out the brass travel lock knob
until it engages the shaft and
slowly
rotating it counterclockwise until it
reaches the stop (180°). Slowly release the lock knob. The arrow on the lock
knob points down when it is locked (up when it is unlocked).
55. If necessary, one can use the travel lock knob to damp excess spring motion.
Carefully pull the knob out, and slowly turn it clockwise until the travel lock
just touches the spring support structure. Then slowly return the knob to the
unlocked position.
3.1.8.2.SUPERSPRING ZERO-POSITIONING
56. Allow the spring to settle for at least two minutes before setting the zero-
position of the mainspring. Use the DC motor to move the top of the
mainspring relative to the inner support structure. The zero-position is
monitored on the front panel BNC of the superspring controller marked
SPHERE OUT. The position can be adjusted manually or automatically to be
within about
±
20 mV of 0 V.
The rotary knob on the front panel can be set to MANUAL, WINDOW,
AUTO, or REMOTE. The REMOTE setting should not be used. The
MANUAL setting allows the user to apply a voltage to the DC. motor that
can be varied with a front panel trimpot labeled MOTOR. The middle of the
trimpot range applies no voltage. Turning the knob towards UP causes the
motor to lift the mass (increasing positive voltage on the sphere BNC), while
turning the knob towards DOWN lowers the mass (decreasing the voltage on
the sphere BNC).
AUTO causes the motor to seek the zero-position automatically.
!
NOTE: IN AUTO, THE DC MOTOR IS ALWAYS ACTIVE. THE
SUPERSPRING SHOULD NOT BE LEFT IN AUTO DURING NORMAL
OPERATION (WHEN THE COIL SERVO IS ACTIVE)
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