Fitting The Loadcell To The Crosshead - Macmesin MultiTest–xt Assembly And Installation Manual

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. Release and turn, and
repeat as required.
Do not tighten the lever without a loadcell attached, or the dovetail can become
distorted.
On single-column test stands, slide the loadcell (ILC) sideways onto the dovetail bracket at
the front of the crosshead. The threaded stud must always be on the underside. Secure the
loadcell using the handle lever. Some lateral adjustment is available if needed to align the
ILC and a sample. Slacken the lever to make the adjustment, and then re-tighten.
Note: There is some additional adjustment available by moving the anvil plate. Use a
3 mm Allen key to slacken the four retaining screws, reposition the anvil plate and re-
tighten the screws.
Align the electrical connector of the ILC with the socket on the test stand. Gently push the
connector to locate, then tighten the knurled locking ring in a clockwise direction.
Slide the loadcell onto the dovetail ...
Assembly and Installation of –xt System Test Stands
Inserting the adjustable handle lever
tighten securely ... connect the loadcell
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