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- Page 1 Vortex-dV Motorised Torque Testing System Operating Manual 431-468-02 May 2018...
- Page 2 Scope This reference manual covers operation of Vortex-dV torque test stands, intended for use with the Mecmesin Advanced Force and Torque Indicator (AFTI). Operation of the AFTI is covered in a separate manual. For operating in conjunction with VectorPro™ Lite, see the manual 431-464, VectorPro Lite for dV Test Stands and Instruments.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Understanding angular position Understanding direction of rotation 3.10 Understanding cyclic movement 3.11 Jog settings 3.12 Units settings 3.13 Test settings Cycle (by angular displacement) AFTI Control Half Cycle 3.14 Language settings Specification Declaration of Conformity Mecmesin iii Vortex-dV Operating Manual... - Page 4 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual...
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Page 5: Items Supplied With Your Test Stand
Document: Vortex-dV Motorised Torque Testing System, Operating Manual 1.1 Available accessories For a full range of digital force gauges and accessories, please go to the Mecmesin website www.mecmesin.com, or your local distributor, as listed on the back cover. Use communications cable part no. 351-092 to connect the Mecmesin Advanced Force and Torque Indicator (AFTI) to the Vortex-dV. -
Page 6: Installation
Section 1 lists items that should be included with your test stand. Please contact Mecmesin or your authorised distributor if any items are missing or damaged. 2.2 Lifting the test stand The unpackaged weight of the test stand is given in the Specification table at the back of this manual. -
Page 7: Assembly And Operation
3. Assembly and Operation Top-load tray Crosshead Static torque transducer Upper fixing plate (optional) AFTI torque indicator Lower fixing plate (optional) shown with saddle plate AFTI bracket Control panel Mecmesin 3 Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 8: Attaching The Torque Sensor
The Vortex-dV is suitable for left or right-handed operation. The fixing bracket is easily adjusted or removed and transferred to the opposite column. Use an 4 mm Allen key for tightening. Adjusting the AFTI fixing bracket 4 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 9: Connecting The Afti And The Vortex-Dv
If you are using VectorPro™ Lite software, connect the USB B port to a PC using cable part no. 351-093 Cable management It is essential that no cables are permitted to interfere with the controls or any moving parts. Mecmesin 5 Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 10: Attaching Grips And Fixtures
B. testing (platen rotating) C. stopped (interrupted, or emergency stop) D. manual control (for jogging, or positioning the lower platen) E. settings menu In each state, the selector buttons have functions described by icons. 6 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 11: Front Panel Controls
The lights surrounding the wheel show in three colours, and three states, indicating the status of the test stand: Green: pulsing, ready to test; Amber: static, test complete Red: static, test stopped rotating: scrolling a menu rotating: platen moving or interrupted Mecmesin 7 Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 12: The Display
An icon shows when an AFTI is not detected. The functions of the four buttons at any time are indicated by a series of icons. 8 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 13: The Multi-Function Selector Buttons
The Start test button resumes testing. Cyclic testing returns to the first cycle action. Important! Under torque load control, the AFTI MUST be reset first. D: Motor control Shows clockwise and anticlockwise speeds as set Zero (tare) angular displacement of the drive spindle Mecmesin 9 Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 14: Settings
An angular position greater than 360º will always produce movement of greater than one complete rotation in relation to tared zero. The drive spindle will therefore never take the quickest route to a position, even to a start test position. 10 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 15: Understanding Direction Of Rotation
Remember that the wheel in jog mode can give more precise ‘direct drive’ positioning. Clockwise (CW) / 0.1 to 30.0 rpm Anticlockwise (ACW) speed Mecmesin 11 Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Units Settings
Loads, action (reverse/stop/cycle) and cycle count are all set on the gauge. The stand can then be made to: move to a set torque or break condition and stop cycle between two torque values 12 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual... - Page 17 Never restart a test from a stopped condition with a residual torque, and always Reset the gauge before a subsequent test. If the AFTI is switched off or loses power during an active test in AFTI Control mode, the drive spindle will stop. Mecmesin 13 Vortex-dV Operating Manual...
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Page 18: Half Cycle
30º, then through tared zero to +30º and stop. +30º -30º Go CW to +30º, then through Go CW through tared zero to tared zero to -30º and stop +30º, then through tared zero to –30º and stop. 14 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 19: Language Settings
3.14 Language settings Select the appropriate language. This returns you to the Settings menu in the language chosen. Mecmesin 15 Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 20: Specification
Speed accuracy ±1% of indicated speed Speed resolution 0.01 rev/min (0.1º/s) Position Maximum rotation 8000 revs Positional accuracy 0.2° per 36,000° Positional resolution 0.1º (0.001 rev) * with upper and lower mounting tables fitted 16 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual... -
Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Mecmesin 17 Vortex-dV Operating Manual... - Page 22 18 Mecmesin Vortex-dV Operating Manual...
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- Page 24 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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