LINK Systems System 1100 Tonnage Monitor - Manual (Page 9)

INTRODUCTION
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tooling. This feature requires a rotary cam switch or limit
switch for each data window used.
# Automatic Setup allows all setpoints (peak setpoints and all
data window setpoints) to be calculated and set automatically
by the System 1100.
# The number and types of alarms are automatically recorded by
the System 1100 through the alarm counters (machine rating,
high setpoint, low setpoint, and reverse setpoint alarms).
# A stroke counter, presettable batch counter, parts counter,
and quality check counter are standard.
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An RS-232 port is provided as standard equipment for
interfacing to personal computers. With optional software
package tonnage signatures captured by the System 1100 can be
displayed and stored on a personal computer.
# Signal output terminals are provided for each channel and the
total to drive a recorder or oscilloscope.
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May be calibrated either statically or dynamically.
# Operates up to 2,000 strokes per minute.
1.1 System Overview
Figures 1 and 2 show the components that are contained in the
System 1100 for the self-contained and the panel-mount versions
respectively.
The self-contained unit (Figure 1) houses all the electronics of
the System 1100 Tonnage Monitor. External connections are required
only for strain links, press control stop circuit, and optional
rotary cam switches.