User guide

TSFM 500 DC 1 32-1101 REV 2 710
Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series DC digital test stand controller, designed for use with Mark-10 motorized test
stands. Mark-10 test stands and controllers are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial
environments.
This User’s Guide provides setup, safety, and operation instructions for the digital controller. Dimensions and
specifications are also provided. Instructions for the test stand may be found in a separate user’s guide.
For additional information or answers to your questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our technical support and
engineering teams are eager to assist you.
Before use, each person who is to use a Series DC digital controller and Mark-10 test stands should be fully
trained in appropriate operation and safety procedures.
1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS
2 OVERVIEW
There are several models within this series of digital controllers to accommodate different test stands, as follows:
Series DC controllers have two functional modes:
1. OPERATING MODE
This is the operating mode in which testing sequences can be started and stopped.
2. TEST PARAMETER SETUP
In this mode, test parameters are configured, such as rate of speed, number of cycles, password editing, and other
parameters.
3 MECHANICAL SETUP & SAFETY
3.1 Mounting
The controller should be placed on a clean, flat and level work area free from vibration. If desired, the controller can be
secured to the work area with 1/4-20 screws fastened into the underside of the housing. The controller can also be
mounted using the ESM301-003 mounting kit. Screws of various lengths are supplied with this kit to accommodate a
range of bench thicknesses. Refer to the following illustration for proper assembly: