SHIMPO 50XL - Manual (Page 2)

Mounting Shimpo Force Gauges
With the 5mm Allen wrench, remove the mounting plate
from the test stand. For the FGE/FGV series use four M4 x 8
mounting screws, supplied with stand, when mounting force
gauge to mounting plate. When mounting DFS series use
three M5 x 6 screws, supplied with stand, to mount force
gauge to mounting plate. Reinsert mounting plate to test stand.
Note: For gauges of other manufacturers see page 3
Uni-Plate option.
Display Operation
1) Plug in line cord and turn on power switch located on
rear of stand. All display segments and LEDs will
execute a power-up self test for two seconds. After the
self test, the 4-digit display defaults to length which is
displayed in millimeters.
2) To change the display from length(mm) to rate(mm/min)
press LENGTH/SPEED switch.
3) Press ZERO to reset display. The initial direction of the
drive assembly always shows a positive number on the
length meter.
The display ranges for length and rate are larger than what’s
listed in the specifications. This is due to a mechanical
backlash which may occur if the drive assembly is subjected
to excessive changes in direction.
Drive Assembly Control
Drive Assembly Overload
Speed controls A & B can easily be adjusted and assigned
to control the test and return travel rates of the force gauge.
The position of the speed select switch determines which
control is active.
Adjustable Travel Limits
The travel limits can be adjusted by loosening the thumb
limit screws and sliding them to the desired position. Don’t
forget to hand tighten the limit screws when the desired
position is reached.
Coarse Control
1) Press PUSH to lower the force gauge. The gauge will
travel at the rate at which the active speed control is set.
The gauge will stop when the it reaches the lower limit
or when the STOP button is pushed.
2) To raise the force gauge, press PULL. The force gauge
will continue to move until the upper limit is reached or
until the STOP button is pushed.
Note: If PUSH or PULL is pressed while pressing ZERO,
the limit LED will flash and the length meter will
automatically reset to zero when a limit position is reached.
Fine Control
While pressing the STOP button, press PUSH or PULL.
The force gauge will travel a finite distance which is
determined by the active speed control setting.
The alarm LED will light if the drive assembly is overloaded.
Turn off power switch and eliminate the overload condition.
Wait at least two minutes before reapplying power to the test
stand.
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