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- Page 1 Vortex Motorised Torque Test Frame Operating Instructions It is essential that you familiarise yourself with the contents of these instructions before attempting to operate the Vortex.
- Page 3 Upon receiving the unit, please check that no obvious physical damage has been sustained by the packaging material or the test frame itself. If any damage is evident, or if any of the items in Appendix 1 are missing, please notify Mecmesin or their authorised agent immediately.
- Page 4 There is one standard model of the Vortex. The dimensions, speed range and capacity have been carefully optimised to cover the test procedures and specimen sizes most often needed by quality departments within many sectors of manufacturing industry.
- Page 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turn on the power to the Vortex by means of the rocker switch Powering on at the rear of the base unit, the power LED (2) will illuminate. The control panel of the Vortex has a rotary speed controller Speed Setting (5) for both clockwise and anticlockwise rotation.
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Page 6: Communication With External Devices
Pressing the [RST] button (4) will reset the degrees of rotation displayed to zero. Torque is measured on a Vortex by a ‘smart’ static torque Measuring and Displaying transducer mounted on the adjustable crosshead. The Torque... - Page 7 The 15pin connector on the top of the AFTI is used for a number of There is no hardware in the Vortex which can generate serial different purposes. If a cable is data, this function is performed by the AFTI; consequently:...
- Page 8 Fine adjustments can subsequently be made by slackening the central adjuster knob (C), raising / lowering the transducer holding plate and carriage (D) and re-tightening. Setting-up Top-loading (if Some testing applications require torque to be measured while required axial top-load is being applied to the specimen. Testing a ‘push-and-twist’...
- Page 9 Stop on sample break Yes, with AFTI & appropriate cable Logging/plotting torque/time Yes, with DataPlot, PC & appropriate cable Full computer-control No, Vortex- i required Temperature range Normal laboratory ambient conditions Humidity Normal laboratory ambient conditions AFTI & ‘Smart’ Static Torque Transducer - Key Features Transducer capacities available 10, 6 and 1.5N.m...
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Page 10: Appendix 1 System Components
APPENDIX 1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Included with Basic Test Stand • This operating manual • Crosshead, without a ‘Smart’ static torque transducer • Swivel mounting bracket for AFTI * • Lower turntable drive shaft adaptor • Appropriate power cable • Translation of Appendix 2 (This does not apply to English-speaking countries, or countries outside the European Union (EU)) •... -
Page 11: Appendix 2 Guide To Safe Use
GUIDE TO SAFE USE Receiving & Unpacking Upon receiving the Mecmesin test frame ensure adequate equipment and/or assistance is available to lift safely the test frame and crosshead unit from the packaging. Trying to lift heavy items without adequate assistance or the correct equipment may lead to accidental personal injury. - Page 12 The Mecmesin test frames must only ever be connected to a mains power installation that has a fully-installed earthing system. CONNECTING A MAINS POWERED TEST FRAME TO AN ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET WITHOUT AN EARTH CONNECTION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO A RISK OF ELECTROCUTION.
- Page 13 D D E E C C L L A A R R A A T T I I O O N N O O F F C C O O N N F F O O R R M M I I T T Y Y : : Please refer to the [Literature & FAQs] section of the Mecmesin website for a copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity relevant to the Vortex.
- Page 14 Set the loading dish (A) to the lowest possible position, and tighten the central adjuster wheel (C). Place the Vortex in the plastic Place the Vortex and base unit collar into outer foam base unit collar. box resting on two plastic foam spacers, as illustrated.
- Page 15 Close outer box and seal with suitable adhesive tape. Note: If necessary, an AFTI can be returned in the same box as a Vortex, by wrapping AFTI and plastic case in bubble wrap, and placing in outer box before inserting the Vortex, i.e. between stages (4) and (5) above.
- Page 16 MultiTest 1 is a budget-priced, potentiometer- controlled test stand with 1000 newton capacity. When used with a Mecmesin force gauge and appropriate fixtures this system is ideal for relatively straightforward testing applications; the force gauge captures maximum tensile and compressive loads.
- Page 17 However, a Vortex- will enable complete control of the test procedure, analysis and reporting by using a new torque version of Mecmesin’s powerful, flexible and user-friendly Emperor software. Force Gauges ecmesin force gauges are specifically designed measure forces in tension and compression with optimum precision and performance.
- Page 20 Newton House Spring Copse Business Park Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0SZ England General Enquiries: +44 (0) 1403 799979 +44 (0) 1403 799975 Service & Calibration +44 (0) 1403 799920 +44 (0) 1403 799925 www.mecmesin.com info@mecmesin.com...
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