8.2
8.3
8.4
8.4.1
8.4.2
8.4.3
Operating a Vortex-
dV Test Stand With an Interlocked Guard
Mecmesin interlocked guarding is fitted with a cable and plug from the guard, that must be fitted to the rear of
the stand panel '
Interlock
Interlock
' connection, in place of the removed override plug.
When a guard is fitted and connected to the Vortex-
dV,
there is no need for any menu updates or user
interaction to make it functional. The stand will have certain operations and user status warnings when the
guard is opened and closed.
Guard Closed
With the guard door closed, normal menu displays and operations will be seen:
Guard Opened
With a Test Running
The guard door should never be opened whilst a test is running. Extremely high forces and energy can be present
in the machine, grips or sample under test and personal injury or damage can occur.
Allow the machine to complete the test sequence or stop the machine manually and safely remove any residual
loading before attempting to open the guard and access the machine, grips or sample under test.
Vortex-
dV
Without PC Control
When running a Vortex-
dV
standalone without VectorPro Lite software control, opening the guard will result in a
test being aborted and the '
Interlock Active !
Interlock Active !
' status message on the front panel display:
Vortex-
dV
With VectorPro Lite Control
When controlling the Vortex-
dV
test stand with VectorPro Lite software functionality, the test stand front panel
will behave with same actions as above.
The software will be aborted and the current test will not be recorded or stored. The software screen will briefly
show the message shown below to indicate the guard had been opened during a test:
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