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- Page 1 OmniTest™-5.0 Operation and Installation Manual 431-959-02 July 2018...
- Page 2 The Scope of this Document This reference manual covers the operation of an OmniTest-5.0 force test stand, intended for use with Mecmesin enhanced load sensors, extensometer devices and other Mecmesin accessories. Operation of additional accessories is covered in separate documentation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Environment Conditions Mains Power Supply Fitting OmniTest-5.0 Foot Clamp ELS: Enhanced Load Sensor Fitting an ELS to your Test stand Connecting an ELS to the OmniTest-5.0 Connecting the OmniTest-5.0 to a PC Cable Management Attaching Grips and Fixtures 3.10 Setting the Limit Stops 3.11... -
Page 4: Items Supplied With Your Test Stand
Mecmesin website www.mecmesin.com, or your local distributor, as listed on the back cover of this document. • For connection of the stand to your computer system a Mecmesin supplied 2m USB B to USB A cable communications cable is required (part no. 351-093). -
Page 5: Omnitest-5.0 System Diagram
2. OmniTest-5.0 System Diagram Easily accessible upper and lower safety limit switches T-slot profile runs down either side of the main column, allowing for mounting of accessories such as tablet PC’s ELS S-beam variant Mecmesin LTE-700, long travel extensometer (Optional accessory, part no. -
Page 6: Initial Setup
OmniTest-5.0 system. 3.3 Environment Conditions In line with BS EN 61010-1 it is recommended that your Mecmesin OmniTest-5.0 test stand is operated in an environment that matches the following conditions: • Indoor use only, recommended to be operated in a lab environment. -
Page 7: Mains Power Supply
3.4 Mains Power Supply OmniTest-5.0 test stands can be used on 110–120 or 220–240 V ac 50-60 Hz supplies. The rear fuse carrier will be set for your local requirement but is reversible, so should you replace a fuse, the correct local voltage must be selected. -
Page 8: Els: Enhanced Load Sensor
Enhanced load sensors or ELS for short, are smart devices used to capture load readings for OmniTest-5.0 test stands, all calibration information is held on the individual load cell meaning they can be swapped from system to system and the calibration will follow with no input required. -
Page 9: Fitting An Els To Your Test Stand
3.7 Fitting an ELS to your Test stand The OmniTest-5.0 has a dovetail bracket attached to the moving crosshead, which tightens by using an Allen key on the embedded screw. To fit your ELS to your test stand slide the load cell sideways onto the dovetail and tighten the grub screw (circled below in red) located in the dovetail using a suitable Allen key. -
Page 10: Connecting An Els To The Omnitest-5.0
3.8 Connecting the OmniTest-5.0 to a PC To connect your OmniTest-5.0 test stand to VectorPro™ MT software, connect the USB B port to a PC using cable part no. 351-093. -
Page 11: Attaching Grips And Fixtures
Anvil plate complete located at the base of the OmniTest-5.0 Upper grips and accessories are attached directly to the ELS device being used. QC adapters are available and can be fitted directly to the anvil plate or through a Mecmesin LTE-700 extensometer. -
Page 12: Setting The Limit Stops
There are two manually-set limit stops, located for your convenience, on the front of the OmniTest-5.0. These are set by loosening the thumb-screw, moving the stop to a new position and retightening. When the crosshead meets a stop, it activates a switch. This will stop crosshead movement at an upper or lower limit. -
Page 13: Front Panel Controls
The LED light ring surrounding the scroll wheel shows three colours, indicating three states, these states are: Green Light Amber Light Red Light Pulsating: Ready to start test Static: Test completed Static: Test stopped/limit Rotating: Crosshead Rotating: Scrolling through a menu triggered moving Mecmesin 13 OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual... - Page 14 OmniTest-5.0 test stands also feature a precision jog mode, rotating the scroll wheel while holding the central scroll wheel button moves the test stand at its minimum speed, this is useful when fitting specimens into grips for example.
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Page 15: Omnitest Display Panel
Below is are reference tables to help explain the icon definitions. A: Pre-Test Icon Action No ELS connected. Go to jog mode. Go to settings. Move to the home position (zero position from the beginning of the previous test). Mecmesin 15 OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual... - Page 16 Note there is no on-screen icon for the emergency stop. Upper limit switch triggered: The crosshead has reached the upper travel limit, as set by the OmniTest-5.0’s limit switches, and stopped. Further travel in this direction is prevented. Lower limit switch triggered: The crosshead has reached the lower travel limit, as set by the OmniTest-5.0’s limit switches, and stopped.
- Page 17 Confirm selection (or press the scroll wheel button). Navigate up a menu selection or value (or turn the wheel clockwise). Navigate down a menu selection or value (or turn the wheel anticlockwise). Go back to the previous screen. Mecmesin 17 OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual...
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Page 18: Automatic Els Firmware Update
5. Automatic ELS Firmware Update All OmniTest-5.0 test stands with firmware 3.1.0.0 and above have the ability to update the firmware of any ELS device. This feature is seamlessly managed through the front panel and ensures that the latest firmware is on your ELS devices. -
Page 19: Step 3 - Flashing The Device
ELS devices are connected. You can check the version of the ELS firmware manually by accessing the ‘Information’ screen located in the ‘Settings’ menu, See Section 6 for more information. Mecmesin 19 OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual... -
Page 20: Omnitest™-5.0 Settings
Within the PIN code menu, it is possible to set a four-digit number that can be used to lock the menu feature of your OmniTest-5.0. Please note once this has been set you cannot access the menu without the PIN, so it is crucial that you keep a record of this safe. To remove the PIN code set the four digit number to ‘0000’. -
Page 21: Rear Connectors Panel
7. Rear Connectors Panel Inlet mains filter and on/off switch Interlock port and override key Extensometer port System fan. Do not obstruct! USB-B Comms port Digital IO port (Not currently implemented) Additional ELS ports Mecmesin 21 OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual... -
Page 22: Omnitest™-5.0 Specification
Compatible OS: Windows 7 or Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit) Operating system (OS) Recommended OS: Windows 10 Pro 64 bit Data output You can export as PDF, XLSX, CSV, TXT, Email and image files 22 Mecmesin OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual... -
Page 23: Omnitest™-5.0 Dimensions
9. OmniTest™-5.0 Dimensions Mecmesin 23 OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual... -
Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity
10. Declaration of Conformity 24 Mecmesin OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual... -
Page 25: Operator Notes
11. Operator Notes Mecmesin 25 OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual... - Page 26 26 Mecmesin OmniTest-5.0 Operating Manual...
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- 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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