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- Page 1 Assembly and Installation of MultiTest–xt and Vortex-xt System Test Stands 431-388-08 September 2015...
- Page 2 Important It is essential that you familiarise yourself with the contents of this Assembly and Installation Manual, and the separate Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems before attempting to operate your MultiTest-xt or Vortex-xt Test System. Warranty The -xt console is pre-configured at Mecmesin for use with the MultiTest-xt and Vortex-xt stands.
- Page 3 Contents Items Supplied with the Test Stand MultiTest-xt test stand Vortex-xt test stand Installation Unpacking the stand Lifting the test stand Locating the stand Mains power supply MultiTest-xt Assembly and Installation Bolting the test stand to the work surface Fitting the feet to the stand Fitting the console to a single column test stand Fitting the console to a twin-column stand 3.4.1...
- Page 4 Appendix A System Specifications Appendix B EC Declarations of Conformance Appendix C Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Licensing End User License Agreement (EULA) Certificate of Authentication (COA) iv Mecmesin Assembly and Installation of –xt System Test Stands...
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Page 5: Items Supplied With The Test Stand
1. Items Supplied with the Test Stand 1.1 MultiTest-xt test stand 1. Test stand 2. Console fitted with arm, power cable and USB cable 3. Tools to fit the console to the test stand 4. CD with software and manuals for backing up or running on a PC 5. -
Page 6: Installation
2. Installation 2.1 Unpacking the stand When you first receive the stand please check that there is no obvious damage to the packaging. If there is any sign that the packaging or the test stand itself has been damaged, please contact Mecmesin or your authorised distributor immediately. Do not use the stand until you have done so. -
Page 7: Multitest-Xt Assembly And Installation
3. MultiTest-xt Assembly and Installation 3.1 Bolting the test stand to the work surface In order to comply with European regulation and safe use of the equipment, single column stands should be secured to the bench as follows: Test stand Height (mm) Feet/fixing supplied Bolting recommended? -
Page 8: Fitting The Feet To The Stand
For additional stability the MultiTest 5-xt is fitted with two ‘locating eyes’ on the base of the MultiTest 5-xt to allow the stand to be bolted to a bench. Locating eyes on MultiTest 5-xt Mecmesin twin-column force testing stands and Vortex torque testing stands require no further stability fixing than a flat, secure and stable working surface. -
Page 9: Fitting The Console To A Twin-Column Stand
central grub screw for adjusting vertical height. Then identify the two console bracket holes and fit the upper screw. Support the console with one hand and, with the top screw held in place by the supplied Torx wrench, locate the bracket on the sliding bar and engage the screw. When almost tight, fit the lower screw. -
Page 10: Twin Column Stands With Guards
below. This needs to be attached to the slot using the supplied Torx wrench. Note: Do no use any other tools other than those provided. Slacken the two nuts off and align then vertically to fit into the slot. Support the console with one hand and, with the top screw held in place by the Torx wrench, locate the bracket over the slot and engage the screw. -
Page 11: Fitting The Loadcell To The Crosshead
3.5 Fitting the loadcell to the crosshead Single-column stands Ensure the stand is switched off. Screw the adjustable handle lever with the red button into the crosshead dovetail. This lever is designed to tighten without full rotation. Hold the button on the top to raise and disengage the lever, and turn it away from the direction required. -
Page 12: Swapping Loadcells
Twin-column stands The ILC is attached to a twin-column test stand using a cap-head bolt passed through the central hole in the moving crosshead, and secured using the Allen key provided. Attaching a loadcell on a twin-column system 3.6 Swapping loadcells You can swap loadcells by simply disconnecting one cell and fitting another. -
Page 13: Setting The Limit Stops
With the Quick-interchange system, the grip is attached to a mounting using an 8 mm diameter pin. The grip can be fitted and removed without the need for additional tools. Be sure to fit the locking spring to secure the accessory in place. Take extra care when fitting or removing heavy grips to the underside of the loadcell. - Page 14 Remember to check and, if necessary, adjust the position of the limit stops if the grips are exchanged for a different holding accessory. upper and lower limit stops Limit stops on a MultiTest 1-xt. Stops on other stands all operate in the same way. Twin-column stands have system limit stops as well as limit stops.
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Page 15: Vortex-Xt Assembly And Installation
4. Vortex-xt Assembly and Installation 4.1 Fitting the console to the Vortex-xt Using the Allen key supplied, fit the stand bracket to the right-hand column as shown, and adjust the height. The console is supplied assembled onto a mounting bracket. This needs to be attached to the stand bracket with the two supplied security screws, and the Torx wrench provided. -
Page 16: Connecting The Intelligent Torque Cell
If a top-load is to be used, the securing knob is generally left undone during measurement so the carrier can slide up and down. If a top load is not to be used, securely tighten the locking knob after adjusting to the height required. Crosshead fitted to Vortex-xt with top-load weights in the carrier 4.3 Connecting the intelligent torque cell Align the electrical connector of the ITC with the mating socket on the test stand. -
Page 17: Swapping Intelligent Torque Cells
ITC connector 4.4 Swapping intelligent torque cells You can swap the torque cell by simply disconnecting one cell, removing the crosshead and then fitting another. First, return to the front screen and switch off the stand before unplugging the torque cell. When the new torque cell has been connected, switch the stand on again, and after a few seconds the new torque cell will be automatically recognised. -
Page 18: Connecting The Console (Multitest-Xt And Vortex-Xt)
5. Connecting the Console (MultiTest-xt and Vortex-xt) 5.1 Connecting the console power lead and USB lead The console is powered from a separate universal supply plugged into a mains socket. Caution: use only the mains adaptor supplied by Mecmesin, do not use any other type. The power lead and USB lead will already be connected—check that they are firmly fitted to the console. -
Page 19: Connecting Other Devices
5.3 Connecting other devices Connect printers or other device using the spare USB sockets on the console underside. 5.4 Emergency stop button The emergency stop button will stop all movement of the crosshead. Pushing the button will override all other controls. When pressed, the button stays latched down, preventing any movement of the MultiTest crosshead or the Vortex platen. -
Page 20: Operators And Master Users
You can select operations and options by pressing or tapping on the relevant button on the touch screen with a finger or a stylus. In the bottom right of any screen layout requiring typed entry, there is a keyboard icon. Touch this, and a floating keyboard appears so you can type in numbers or text. - Page 21 Masters have full access to all the functions of the -xt system. A master can create and save tests, define which calculations are performed, and create report templates ready to be filled in with data from the samples tested. The master user has control over which users are operators and masters.
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Page 22: System Specifications
Appendix A System Specifications MultiTest-xt Rated capacity 1,000 2,500 5,000 10,000 25,000 50,000 kg.f 1,000 2,500 5,000 1,100 2,200 5,500 11,000 Number of ballscrews Load measurement Available 2 to 50,000 (14 models) loadcell ranges kg.f 0.2 to 5,000 (14 models) 0.45 to 11,000 (14 models) Loadcell accuracy ±0.1% of full scale for loadcells from 2 to 2,500 N... - Page 23 Common specifications Operating temperature 10ºC - 35ºC (50ºF - 95ºF) Humidity range Normal industry and laboratory conditions Sampling rate (Hz) Selectable from 1000, 500, 100, 50, 10 Compensation for system movement Loadholding Digital display of Load/Position/Speed Output of test results to PC/Printer/Datalogger Yes, via USB/network ports RS232 via USB/network converter in ASCII format Communication with PLC/Digital Control Interface...
- Page 24 Common specifications Operating temperature 10ºC - 35ºC (50ºF - 95ºF) Humidity range Normal industry and laboratory conditions Sampling rate (Hz) Selectable from 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10 Compensation for system movement Loadholding Digital display of Load/Position/Speed Output of test results to PC/Printer/Datalogger Yes, via USB/network ports RS232 via USB/network converter in ASCII format Communication with PLC/Digital Control Interface...
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Page 25: Appendix B Ec Declarations Of Conformance
Appendix B EC Declarations of Conformance Mecmesin 21 Assembly and Installation of –xt System Test Stands... - Page 26 22 Mecmesin Assembly and Installation of –xt System Test Stands...
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Page 27: Appendix C Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Licensing
Appendix C Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Licensing Each -xt system supplied with a console controller has Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Operating System pre-installed and licensed by Mecmesin. Each console is supplied with the following as proof of licensing: •... - Page 28 Mecmesin : a world leader in affordable force and torque testing solutions Since 1977, Mecmesin has assisted thousands of companies achieve enhanced quality control in design and production. The Mecmesin brand represents excellence in accuracy, build, service, and value. In production centres and research labs worldwide, designers, engineers, operators, and quality managers endorse Mecmesin force and torque testing systems for their high performance across countless applications.
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