© Tinius Olsen Ltd
L-Series Manual – Issue 1
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Align load cell to guides and mounting
hole with slot at top and facing out
Fit hex bolt and washer , hold load cell in
safe area when tightening with Hex key
Note Load Cells other than 5kN rely on manual alignment with crosshead.
5.5.2. Twin Screw Machines
On the larger capacity twin screw machines, the load cells are mounted under the
moving crosshead with a mounting stud, and a breaker bar provided for tightening the
load cell in place. Again care must be taken when mounting the load cell as it is handed.
The correct orientation for twin screw machines is with the slot to the left and cable to
the right.
The diagram below indicates how to mount the load cell to a twin screw machine
(H10KL / H25KL / H50KL)
Align the load cell with the with mounting hole beneath the crosshead. Place the
mounting stud through crosshead and screw into load cell. Hold load cell in safe area
and position it parallel to the crosshead then fully tighten with breaker bar. Connect load
cell by plugging the 15 pin load cell plug connector into load cell socket located beneath
and to the right of the moving crosshead.
5.6. Connection to PC
Before attempting to connect the RS-232 Serial cable, ensure both Testing Machine and
PC computer are SWITCHED OFF
This connection allows the computer to communicate with the testing machine’s internal
electronics.
