Dillon GTS-1000 - Manual (Page 10)

Crosshead
The crosshead has six mounting holes for attaching a gauge with twin 2.25 inch (57
mm) hole spacing. The maximum stand capacity is dependent upon which position the
force gauge is mounted to.
Gauge mounting position Throat opening Maximum stand capacity
A (closest to column) 2.64 inch / 67 mm 1000 N / 220 lbf / 100 kgf
B (middle) 3.82 inch / 97 mm 750 N / 165 lbf / 75 kgf
C (furthest from column) 5.00 inch / 127 mm 500 N / 110 lbf / 50 kgf
Connectors
Three 15-pin connectors are on the rear of the stand.
Position Use
Top (n/c)
No connection. Factory and dealer use only.
Middle (GTX) Connect to a Dillon GTX force gauge for stand reverse/stop control
on sample break or compression overload.
Bottom (PC) Sends the GTX serial information to a computer when the stand
reverse/stop cable above is used.
The PC port eliminates Y-cables or
expansion boxes required by other brands.
OPERATION
Overview of controls
The GTS-1000 front console has three basic
sections:
#1 Operating mode
#2 Test speed
#3 Move
Additional controls include:
- Emergency stop button (above console)
- Crosshead travel limit switches (on column)
- On/off power switch (at rear of stand)
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