PT-55 Quick Start Guide
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Getting Started
1.
Remove Carriage Clamp
The PT-55 is shipped with a
Carriage Clamp
(1)
attached to the carriage assembly to
prevent carriage movement during shipment. Use the supplied 1/8” Allen Wrench to remove
the (4) BHCS which hold the clamp in place. Remove the clamp and discard.
If the optional laptop security bracket was purchased, visit the V-TEK, Inc. website at
www.vtekusa.com
for installation instructions.
2.
Connect Power Supply
Connect the AC power cord into the
AC Power Receptacle
(2a)
which is located on the
back of the PT-55. Connect the power cord to a 120/230 VAC power source.
Flip the
Power Switch
(2a)
which is located above the Power Receptacle to the ON
position.
3.
Configure HMI Settings
Connect the PT-55 laptop to the
USB Port
(3)
on the back of the PT-55, and then power it
up.
Note:
If V-TEK optional computer was not purchased, load software onto user-supplied
computer using provided USB Drive. See online manual for details.
In the HMI
Main Screen
, press
Supervisor
and enter the password at the prompt. The
default password is “password”. Enter desired settings for
Auto Tension
,
Save Mode
and
test parameters.
4.
Prepare Tape Sample
Run out a 6 to 12 inch strip of empty, sealed carrier tape for testing. Orient the tape sample
so it is right-side up with the sprocket holes facing the Peel Force Tester. At the right end of
the tape, carefully peel back about 1 inch of cover tape. Attach the
Alligator Clip
(4)
from
the load cell chain to the loose cover tape. Make sure the clip is straight and centered on the
tape.
5.
6.
Feed Tape
Adjust the carriage track width, loosening the
Track Adjustment Knob
(5)
as needed. The
goal is for the track to touch the sides of the tape but still allow it to move freely.
Advance the tape until it reaches the red
Idler Wheel
(6a)
.
Feed the carrier tape under the
tape guide, and then lift the idler wheel to engage the sprocket holes of the carrier tape with
the sprocket wheel teeth. Lower the idler wheel
.
Slide the
Tape Adjuster Guide
(6b)
forward until the edge of the carrier tape is in the groove of the tape guide. Tighten the
Track Adjustment Knob
(5)
.
7.
Position Load Cell
Pull the
Load Cell Assembly
(7a)
out to a position where the chain is centered on the
carrier tape. Adjust the
Load Cell Position Thumb Screw
(7b)
on the left side of the
machine as needed.
8.
Run Test
Press the
Start Test
button in the HMI’s
Main Screen
. The PT-55 will begin moving the
carriage and graphing the results. The test will stop automatically when it reaches the preset
pull length. You may also press the
Stop Test
button when enough data has been gathered
to complete the test. The
Main Screen
will then display a
PASS
or
FAIL
message.
