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- Page 1 ADVANCED FRICTION TESTER MODEL AFT OPERATING MANUAL Rhopoint Instruments St. Leonards on Sea TN38 9AG Tel. No. +44 (0)1424 739623 Fax No. +44 (0)124 730600 www.hanatekinstruments.com AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016...
- Page 2 The Advanced Friction Tester from Hanatek uses mechanical linkages to apply the force and uses automatic sled placement for very accurate sample positioning with variable dwell time before testing.
- Page 3 How can detailed Frictional Force measurement help improve Productivity? In addition to simple static and dynamic COF values the Hanatek Advanced Friction Tester produces detailed force curves which detail the surface characteristics across the test area. These force curves identify any inconsistencies on the sample surface that may...
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Page 4: Packing List
2 x Magnetic Sample Mounting Bars 2 x USB Data Cables Touch Screen Computer Mouse and Keyboard Computer Power Supply Hanatek USB Data Pen 1x AFT Mains Cable Friction Template 200g Film Sled Calibration Pulley Attachment 100g Calibration Test Weight Foot Adjustment Spanner... - Page 5 Plug the instrument and touch screen into a suitable main supply using the supplied mains leads. Plug the two data cables (USB type B) into the back of the friction tester instrument. Data and motor control cables in the back of the AFT AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016...
- Page 6 USB cables on bottom RHS of touch screen. POWER UP BEWARE – THE HANATEK AFT IS FITTED WITH A 20N LOAD CELL. ANY FORCE ABOVE 2KG APPLIED TO THE LOAD CELL MAY RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID CRASHING THE LOAD CELL INTO OBSTRUCTIONS LEFT ON THE PLATEN DURING MEASUREMENT OR RETURN TO HOME POSITION.
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Page 7: Start Software
Follow the set up instructions supplied with the instrument for a windows vista PC. It may be necessary to plug in the keyboard and mouse to successfully complete this installation. The Hanatek AFT software will automatically print to the default printer. See windows help for more details. START SOFTWARE Double tap on the friction tester ICON on the main screen and the software will start, the instrument is now ready for use. -
Page 8: Calibration Check
Go to MAIN MENU>OPTIONS>CALIBRATION WARNING- CALIBRATION SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY AUTHORISED CALIBRATION PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO A PRESET CALIBRATION ROUTINE WILL RESULT IN ERRONEOUS READINGS AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT. CONTACT HANATEK FOR MORE DETAILS. AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016... - Page 9 All tests methods have full graphical instructions. Optional tests require additional equipment- peel testing; tear testing, block testing and ISO 15359 Paper and Board Testing. For further information and purchase information contact Hanatek. CREATING AND EDITING TEST METHODS Hanatek friction tester ISO/ASTM/TAPPI/FINAT test methods contain information about test set up only- dwell times, speed, distance etc.
- Page 10 Press the EXPORT button. The results will be as a .txt file that can be imported into any commercial spreadsheet software. To PRINT results ensure a windows printer is attached and correctly setup. Press the PRINT button. AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016...
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Page 11: Optional Extras
Use the template to cut out the correct test size Make up some test loops using tape and some paper. These will stick on the end of the sample and allow the hook to mount onto the sample. AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016... - Page 12 Mount the test equipment onto the AFT as shown. The peel sample holder mount is secured onto the end of the AFT with two M3 screws. The sample holder will slot into place. The peel hook is mounted to the load cell using the sled link.
- Page 13 The template can be to cut out the correct test size Make up some test loops using tape and some paper. These will stick on the end of the sample and allow the hook to mount onto the sample. AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016...
- Page 14 AFT as shown. The peel test wheel is secured onto the end of the AFT with two M3 screws. The wheel can be removed from the holder for easier access if required. The peel hook is mounted to the load cell using the sled link.
- Page 15 Carefully place the heated bed on the friction tester measurement platen, sliding it carefully under the load cell. Line up the holes in the measurement platen with the four lifting posts. Press the raise button to allow access to the lifting posts. AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016...
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Page 16: Operation
RCD circuit breaker is also used. OPERATION Use the up/down buttons to select the test temperature on the heater controller (120 Degrees C maximum). The unit will immediately begin heating. AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016... - Page 17 WARNING- THE HEATED BED REACHES TEMPERATURES THAT CAN CAUSE BURNS. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/GLOVES AT ALL TIMES DURING TESTING. ENSURE THAT THE PLASTIC GUARD IS LEFT IN THE DOWN POSITION IF THE HEATED BED IS AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016...
- Page 18 SERVICE Contact- HANATEK Instruments: Telephone No: +44 (0)1424 739623 Fax Number: +44 (0)1424 730600 E-mail: sales@hanatekinstruments.com Web Site: www.hanatekinstruments.com AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016...
- Page 19 EU Directive 2002/96/EC on WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) and RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances). The European Union's Directive on Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS) defines each of 10 categories of electrical and electronic equipment in Annex I . Category 9 is defined as follows: 9. Monitoring and control instruments Smoke detector Heating regulators Thermostats Measuring, weighing, or adjusting appliances for household or as laboratory equipment Other monitoring and control instruments used in industrial installations (e.g. in control panels). The RoHS Directive defines the scope of restrictions in Article 2 as follows: "1. Without prejudice to Article 6, this Directive shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment falling under the categories I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 set out in Annex IA to Directive No 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and to electric light bulbs, and luminaires in households." This product is supplied as a Monitoring and Control instrument and as such falls within category 9 of the EU directive 2002/96/EC and so is excluded from restrictions under the scope of the RoHS Directive. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is intended to reduce the amount of harmful substances that are added to the environment by the inappropriate disposal of these products through municipal waste. Some of the materials contained in electrical and electronic products can damage the environment and are potentially hazardous to human health; for this reason the products are marked with the crossed out wheelie bin symbol which indicates that they must not be disposed of via unsorted municipal waste. Rhopoint Instruments Ltd have arranged a means for our customers to have products that have reached the end of their useful life safely recycled. We encourage all end users to us at the end of the product's life to return their purchase to as for recycling as per Article 9 of the WEEE Directive. Please contact us on +44 (0) 1424‐739622 and we will advise on the process for returning these waste products so we can all contribute to the safe recycling of these materials. AFT Manual V2.2 10-11-2016...
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