90000 Vertical Force Test Stand FGS-100E-H/L Operation Manual Please read carefully before using this product. Read carefully "Safety Precautions" and Handling Instructions. Use appropriately as directed.
Before Installation, Operation or Maintenance, be sure to read carefully this Operation Manual and use the equipment as directed. Use the equipment after carefully reading all the caution items, safety information, and other discriminations. In this User's Manual, the Safety Awareness Items are divided into three different categories: "Danger", "Warning" and "Caution".
CAUTION Do not install in a high humidity environment or near where water may be present. Electric shock may occur if water is encountered. If a loud noise is created from the unit during operation, check the mounting of the gauge or level of the stand. If noise persists, contact the factory. Hold power plug while removing the power cord. Do not pull or put tension on the cord. Doing so could result in cord damage and electric shock.
Index 1. Before Use 1.1. Force Gauge Installation 4 4 1.2.Inspection of Included Accessories 4 2. Specification 5 3. Product Diagram 6 4. Operation Panel Functions. 6 5. Preparation 8 5.1. Installation of Force Gauge. 8 5.2. Cable connection to the Force Gauge. 8 6. Operation. 9 6.1. Basic Movement 9 6.2. Speed unit change 10 6.3. Changing Mode 11 6.4. Movement Mode 11 6.4.1 Jogging Mode. (JOg) 12 6.4.2 Manual Mode. (MAU) 12 6.4.3 1 Cycle Mode. (SIg) 13 6.4.4 Continue Mode.
1. Before Use 1.1. Force Gauge Installation This Shimpo Instruments FGS-100E Test Stand is to be installed with a Shimpo Instruments Digital Force Gauge Series FGV and is able to perform all types of Load Tests. Related to its execution from installation to measurement, utilize the following procedure. If encountering issues, check the Trouble Shooting section of this manual. Confirmation before Use. Connection. Installation of Force Gauge Issues Trouble Shooting. 1.2.
2. Specifications Series Model FGS-100E-L FGS-100E-H Low Speed Specifications High Speed Specifications Measuring Load 500N(50kgf) (112.4 lbf) Load Resistance 500N(50kgf) (112.4 lbf) Forwarding Speed Display FGS-100E 6-180mm/min(0.23-7.00in/min) 20-600mm/min(0.78-23.60in/min) Speed Settings Set the Speed through Operation panel. Speed Accuracy ± 5% Stroke 400mm (15.75in) Display Parts LCD 3 Digits indicates movement speed, Operation Mode.
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4. Operation Panel Functions 5 1 6 8 2 10 11 3 7 4 1 No. Names 1 UP 2 DOWN 3 MAX 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 MODE Function Set Movement Speeds for Manual (MAU), JOGGING (JOg) Modes and during PUSH/ PULL Operation in 1 Cycle (SIg) and Continuous (CON) Modes. inch/min Mode : Pressed once , the movement speed increases/decreases by 0.01 if pressed continuously , it changes at the rate of 0.1 .
5. Preparation 5.1. Installation of Force Gauge Using the Allen wrench spanner provided in the accessories, remove the installation bolts connecting the Test Stand and the Force Gauge Mounting Bracket Attach the Force Gauge to the Force Gauge Mounting Bracket. With Installation Bolts, secure to the bracket. ※ Attach the Force Gauge to the Mounting Bracket.
6. Movement 6.1. Basic Movement Take sufficient care while aligning, as there is potential of catching a hand, finger or clothes in the Stand which would cause injury. Test Stand Power Cord is connected to outlet as well as Force Gauge power Adapter. Turn on Force Gauge. (Example) Tension Test of Wire. Test Stand Power Cord is connected to outlet as well as Force Gauge power Adapter. Turn on Force Gauge. Once on, the display will indicate the model number, then will show the speed setting as shown below.
6.2. Speed unit change ① When changing the operation speed to inch/mm from mm/min a) Power OFF Turn ON the stand while holding down the “MAX” key. Keep pressing the “MAX” key until the display shows JOG mode OFF b) After the stands turn ON, the display shows its model name *Still keep pressing “MAX” key at this point FGS c) To JOg mode Then, the stand goes to JOg mode. The stand shows default value of operation speed. Low speed ： ０．３０inch/min High speed ： ０．８０inch/min Then, the unit change is finished.
6.3. Changing Mode To perform a load test manually, press the PUSH or PULL key. Examples. Press the PULL Key once, if you want to move the Force Gauge up to the top Limit Knob Press the PUSH Key once, if you want to make move the Force Gauge down to the bottom Limit If the Mode Selection Switch (Operation Panel) is pressed, the Movement Mode changes by turns as follows. Utilize by selecting the Movement making Mode. The present Movement Mode is displayed at the upper centre of LCD.
6.4.1 Jogging Mode (JOg) Jogging Movement is performed While the PUSH Key or PULL Key is pressed, it moves towards PUSH (downward) or PULL (upward). If you release the PUSH Key or PULL Key the movement stops. The speed changes by UP or DOWN Key. The speed setting of JOg Mode and MAU Mode become common. Speed Variation is also possible during the movement while PUSH/PULL are depressed. Movement Mode Jog Speed Setting 6.4.2.
6.4.3 1 Cycle Mode (SIg) Contents 1 Cycle (Compression. Expansion) Movement is performed. Between the Limits, the stand repeats movement for 1 time cycle only. The Stand will proceed towards the Limit Knob in the PUSH/PULL direction. It will hit that Limit, then move in the opposite direction all the way to the opposing Limit Knob. If either PUSH Key or PULL Key is pressed, the stand starts moving toward that respective direction. STOP key can instantly end the test.
6.4.4 Continuous Mode (CON) Stand performs the continuous repeated movement in between the Adjustable Limit Knobs. When the PUSH Key or PULL Key is pressed, the stand moves towards that respective direction, hits the knob, then continues on in the opposite direction. This process will continue and cycle until the STOP Key is pressed. Stops at Limit Knob position. After stopping for 1 second, it turns back and moves towards PUSH Direction. CON Upper Limit Knob.
6.5 Speed Setting The Movement Mode becomes either 1Cycle Mode (SIg) or Continuous Mode (CON) and during the Stop Movement, while pressing the MAX Key, it enters/turns into the Speed Setting. Setting the PUSH Direction Movement Speed by UP/DOWN Key, if the MAX is pressed, it turns into the PULL Direction Movement Speed Setting. Setting with the UP/DOWN Key, if the MAX is pressed, then the two-way movement speed is memorized.
7. Display Error LMT Lower Limit Knob is reached. Upper Display, LMT and MODE flash alternately. Main Display becomes PUSH. In normal Limit movement, this Display is generated. LMT Upper Limit Knob is reached. Upper Display, LMT and MODE flash alternately. Main Display becomes PULL. In normal Limit movement, this Display is generated. OVR The Force Gauge's sensor PUSH over load was detected. Upper Display alternately lights-up with OVR and MODE. Release opens the movement and load.
8. Outer Dimensions 20 150 75 20 4-φ4.5 (115) 93 40 (188) Cable Clip 150 172 Force Gauge Installation Bracket Parts Details 70 13 57 (93) 3-M6 P=1.0 Depth 9 Force Gauge Installation Bracket. 30 30 (150) Measuring Table Parts Details. 680 Stroke : 400 115 Force Gauge (sold separately).
9. Trouble Shooting Following is the explanation of the examples of general troubles and respective solutions. If you still have issues, then please enquire with your local agent or contact our customer service. Phenomenon. Trouble Solution Method. Confirm whether AC100~240V Power Supply is provided to the Power Supply Cord. Supply AC100 ~ 240 V Even though Power Supply is ON, the LCD does not display. Confirm whether the Stand Back Side Fuse is interrupted.
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