Model FGS-100PVH / FGS-100PVL Programmable Motorized Test Stands Congratulations on your purchase of the FGS-100PVH /FGS-100PVL series Shimpo test stand. This manual explains how to operate your equipment safely and correctly. Read the entire instruction manual before initial set-up and operation; the information contained herein will help you in operating your Shimpo Programmable Motorized Test Stand.
For questions and inquiries regarding our product(s), call your local Shimpo representative or contact Shimpo Instruments directly for assistance. Nidec-Shimpo America Corporation 1701 Glenlake Avenue Itasca, Illinois 60143 1-800-237-7079 Caution warning holds important safety information. Reminder: holds important keep information for the product. Inspection/Standard Accessories 1.0 Features and Benefits ................................................................................................3 2.
Inspection/Standard Accessories If any shipping damage is detected upon receiving the test stand, please do not unpack the unit. Notify your shipping carrier immediately for damage claim instructions. Refer to the nameplate located on the back of the test stand to confirm model number ordered, record serial number for future reference. MODEL SPEED FGS-100PVL 0.19 - 4.72 inch/min (5.00 - 120 mm/min) FGS-100PVH 0.79 – 19.
2.0 Important Safety Instructions Read this section carefully before initial set up. Position test stand on a level, heavy-duty table. Confirm that the test stand case is properly grounded to the AC line. Keep hands, hair and jewelry away from stand when drive assembly is in motion. Operate the membrane keypad with care. Do not use sharp objects that may puncture the overlay. Always wear eye protection when testing materials. Do not store or use in oily, dusty, humid or wet areas.
4. Units of Measure: English or Metric To switch from English to metric units, push the “Speed” and “RST” buttons while turning the power on. To return to English units turn the stand off and push the “SPEED” and “Time/>” buttons while turning the power back on. AC Power cord and AC plug for the Force gauge, located on the back of the rear of the test stand. Emergency Stop button located on the side of the test next to the column. Turn the button Clockwise to release.
Adjustment You can easily adjust the clearance (the distance between the force gauge adapter and test sample) by adjusting the drive assembly in six 30mm increments. 1. Position the test stand on its side with the cable ports facing up. 2. Loosen the three slot bolts, but do not remove them (this helps in sliding the test stand motor position easily). 3. Remove the set bolt (bolt insert on the column) and adjust the drive assembly to the desired clearance. Reinsert the bolt and tighten all the four bolts.
1. A Speed: Changes the left movement or upward speed (Continuous and Program Mode). 2. B Speed: Changes the right movement or downward speed. (Continuous and Program Mode). 3. Speed: Selects speed control knob A or B. 4. Length, Speed or Cycle Display: Displays length, speed or cycle of a program when power is on. Note: Cycle Display can only be selected in mode SING, CONT or PROG. 5. No: Displays program cycle (0-9). 6. : Indicates high limit value in all modes. 7.
5.0 Operation Modes 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Manual (Manu) Jog (Jog) Single (Sing) Continuous (CONT) Program (Prog) 5.1 MANU (Manual Mode) The MANU (Manual Mode) of operation is ideal for manually recording force measurements. The test stand will only operate between the limits that are set by the test stand user. These limits may be manually adjusted distance limits or programmed Force Limits when using a Shimpo FGV-X or FGV-XY force gauge.
5.2 JOG (Jog Mode) This mode of operation is identical to “MANU”, except that the movement in any direction will occur ONLY while the “PUSH” or “PULL” buttons are continuously pressed. NOTE: In this mode of operation, no RS232C output is produced. FORCE LIMITS How to program Force Limits: If using a Shimpo FGV-X or FGV-XY model force gauge, you may program a Force Limit on the test stand. The DFS force does not utilize this test stand function since it has a 9600 baud rate maximum.
5.3 SING (Single Mode) This mode of operation is ideal for completing one cycle between manual distance limits and/or force limit. The initial starting direction can be either in the compression or tension direction depending on whether the “PUSH” or “PULL” buttons are pressed. If using a Shimpo FGV-X or FGV-XY force gauge, you may set a force limit on the test stand. Front panel display indicating force limit for both direction.
5.4 CONT (Continuous Mode) This mode of operation is ideal if the user wants the test stand to repeatedly cycle up or down continuously or for a user-programmed number of times. The stand will start in either direction depending on whether “PUSH” or “PULL” is selected. Length, speed or cycle count can be displayed as described in 5.3 SING mode of operation. To begin programming the test stand, press the “SET” key. The display will indicate a “C” in the “No” box.
5.5 PROG (PROGRAM Mode) Press the “MODE” key until the light emitting diode, LED, adjacent “PROG” is lit. Length, speed or cycle count can be displayed as described in 5.3 SING mode of operation. Cycles To begin programming the test stand, press the “SET” key. The display will indicate a “C” in the “No” box. The “C” designates that the digits programmed into the adjacent LED’s will determine the number of cycles (number of times) a program will run.
NOTE: The recommended minimum zero force that the user should program into the test stand is 0.2% of the full scale (rating of the force gauge), i.e. if using an FGV-50X or FGV-50XY force gauge, the programmed “zero” force should be 0.1 lb (0.002 X 50 = 0.1). If no force is programmed in this step and the display reads all zeros, the test stand will not zero the distance and this feature is inoperative. Press the “SET” button to move on to the next step.
The display in the “No” box shows “1”, and the “LENGTH, SPEED, CYCLE” display shows “----”. The “1” designates the next position of a cycle that the test stand will move to. This position is defined as set point 1. Ensure that the correct LED indicator for “Speed A” or “Speed B” is illuminated so that the test stand will travel at the intended speed. (see photo) Using the “PUSH” or “PULL” button, move the test stand force gauge platform to position 1. Press the “SET” key.
To Run Program: Run the program by selecting “PROG START” on the display panel. Clearing the previously stored program helps in eliminating program conflicts. To reset the program memory, press and hold “RST/^” and then press “SET”. The display will read “CCCC”. NOTE: An RS232C output is produced when using this mode of operation. See 6.0 RS232C Output below for details. Clearing the previously stored program helps in eliminating program conflicts. 6.
PROG Mode Plus Peak Minus Peak Distance Point Number Data will be sent when the test stand force gauge platform reaches every set position or if a force load exceeds the force limit. Note: If the auto zero function is selected, data will be outputted at the first zero position, when the test stand platform reaches every set position or if the force gauge exceeds a force limit. “CR” means carriage return or Enter 7.
Display indicates “no_F” after power up Check for proper force gauge cable (only for FGV-X and FGV-XY models). Check for proper baud rate from the force gauge. Reset the whole system, powering up in this particular order Force Gauge>Test Stand. Initialization takes longer and a no_F display indicates there is no communication established between the test stand and the force gauge. Shimpo DFS models transfer data directly using the FGS-50PCABLE. Length/ Distance of the test is programmed in the test stand.
Getting incorrect distances during a test Re-enter all the test points distances (Remember that the distance is dependent on previous set points and set points are accumulative). Check if a previous or incorrect force limit is set in memory. RS-232 output not working correctly Check that proper cables are selected and attached to the force gauge test stand and PC. Cable DESCRIPTION Communication cable between the test stand and the force gauge.
9.0 Dimensions and Drawings Test Stand Dimensions All Dimensions are in mm units. Additional clearance available in six 30 mm increments.
Warranty LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY Shimpo Instruments warrants, to the original purchase of new products only, that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and proper maintenance for one year from the date of original purchase.
