MTS Model 685.53 Grip Control Module - Manual (Page 16)

Model 685.53 Grip Control Module 16
Controls
Operation
Controls
The controls and indicators are located on the control panel shown below.
Control Description
Lower Grip Control Controls the lower grip for specimen installation and removal. The three-
position control can grip or release one end of a specimen.
This indicates the lower clamp is gripping the specimen. Turn the
control clockwise to clamp a specimen into the lower grip.
This indicates the lower clamp is open and not gripping a specimen.
Turn the control counterclockwise to release a specimen from the
lower grip.
The gripping action can be stopped midway between grip and ungrip by
putting the control midway between the two lower grip symbols.
Upper Grip Control Controls the upper grip for specimen installation and removal. The three-
position control can grip or release one end of a specimen.
This indicates the upper clamp is gripping the specimen. Turn the
control clockwise to clamp a specimen into the upper grip.
This indicates the upper clamp is open and not gripping a specimen.
Turn the control counterclockwise to release a specimen from the
upper grip.
The gripping action can be stopped midway between grip and ungrip by
putting the control midway between the two upper grip symbols.
Hydraulic Grip Control
Rate
Pressure
10 1
5 6
7
9
4
2
8 3