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Mark-10 DC Series User Manual

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Digital Controllers Series
MODEL DC4010 / ESMH-DC
MODEL DC4020 / ESM-DC
MODEL DC4030 / TSFM500-DC
MODEL DC4040 / TSTM-DC
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Digital Controllers Series MODEL DC4010 / ESMH-DC MODEL DC4020 / ESM-DC MODEL DC4030 / TSFM500-DC MODEL DC4040 / TSTM-DC User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Series DC Digital Controllers Thank you! Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series DC digital test stand controller, designed for use with Mark-10 motorized test stands. Mark-10 test stands and controllers are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial environments.

  • Page 3: List Of Included Items

    User’s Guide LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS Qty. Item Series DC digital controller Power cord Cable, controller to test frame 09-1143 multi-function cable (optional) 09-1056 serial cable (optional) OVERVIEW There are several models within this series of digital controllers to accommodate different test stands, as follows: Model For use with DC4010...

  • Page 4: Mechanical Setup And Safety

    Series DC Digital Controllers MECHANICAL SETUP & SAFETY 3.1 Mounting The controller should be placed on a clean, flat and level work area free from vibration. If desired, the controller can be secured to the work area with 1/4-20 screws fastened into the underside of the housing. The controller can also be mounted using the ESM301-003 mounting kit.
  • Page 5 User’s Guide 1. Fuse 2. STAND / Controller Cable Connector Plug one end of the cable into this connector, and the other end into the connector adjacent to the motor on the test stand. If this cable is not connected, the error message ENCODER ERROR will be shown on the display and the test stand cannot be operated.
  • Page 6 Series DC Digital Controllers 3.3 Connecting Power Plug one end of the power cord into its receptacle at the rear of the controller and the other end into a wall outlet with local earth ground (3-prong connector). Before turning on power, the following safety checks and procedures should be performed: 1.

  • Page 7: Controls Layout

    User’s Guide CONTROLS LAYOUT DISPLAY EMERGENCY STOP STOP / ZERO TRAVEL DISPLAY DOWN SOFT KEYS Functions are determined by the SOFT KEYS corresponding text on the display. UP / Initiates movement in the up, right, or RIGHT / CW* clockwise direction, depending on the test stand.

  • Page 8: Test Parameter Setup

    Series DC Digital Controllers TEST PARAMETER SETUP This section provides configuration instructions for each test parameter. The initial Test Parameter Setup screen appears as follows: U N I T S : i n / m i n E S C <...
  • Page 9 User’s Guide The following is a flow chart for the menu structure: OPERATING MODE MENU SAVE CHANGES ENTR ENTR + (inc) - (dec) UP SPEED ENTR ENTR + (inc) - (dec) DOWN SPEED ENTR + (on) - (off) ENTR AUTO RETURN ENTR ENTR + (inc) - (dec)
  • Page 10 Series DC Digital Controllers 5.1 Speed Independent speeds can be set for both directions of movement. The parameters are labeled as follows: Test stand Parameter labels ESMH L SPEED, R SPEED UP SPEED, DN SPEED TSFM500 / UP SPEED, DN SPEED TSFM500H TSTM / CW SPEED, CCW SPEED...
  • Page 11 User’s Guide 5.2 Auto Return (AUTO RETURN) With this feature, the test stand moves to a limit switch, load set point, or travel limit (TSTM / TSTMH only), whichever occurs first, and stops. Then, the test stand returns to the other limit and stops. The test speed is dictated by the independent speed settings.
  • Page 12 Series DC Digital Controllers Increases the number of cycles in increments of 1. Holding down + will increment at an increasingly faster rate. If 99999 is reached the next number will be 00000 and continue incrementing. – Decreases the number of cycles in increments of 1.
  • Page 13 User’s Guide Increases dwell time in increments of .1 sec. Holding down + will increment at an increasingly faster rate. If 9999.9 is reached the next number will be 0 and con- tinue incrementing. – Decreases dwell time in increments of .1 sec. Holding down –...
  • Page 14 (see Section 5.7). The value for Mark-10 gauges is ±1V. Adjustable voltage allows for compatibility with other brands as well. Default setting: OFF Available settings: ±1V, ±2V, ±4V, OFF...
  • Page 15 User’s Guide Default setting: 100% Available settings: 20% - 100% (10% increments) C O V E R L O A D : 2 0 % E S C ENTR Cycles through the available settings + or – ENTR Returns to the Test Parameter Setup menu Exits the parameter without saving changes 5.8 Control Source (CONTROL) This setting corresponds to the source of test stand control.
  • Page 16 Series DC Digital Controllers 5.9 Baud Rate (BAUD RATE) This setting corresponds to the baud rate setting of the computer program controlling the test stand. Default setting: 19200 Available settings: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 BAUD RATE: 9 6 0 0 ENTR + or –...
  • Page 17 User’s Guide 5.11 Units of Speed (UNITS) Default setting: in/min or RPM Available settings: in/min, mm/min or RPM, °/sec U N I T S : mm/min E S C N T R Cycles through the available settings + or – ENTR Returns to the Test Parameter Setup menu Exits the parameter without saving changes...
  • Page 18 Series DC Digital Controllers KEYS: m a i n t a i n e d ENTR + or – Cycles through the available settings ENTR Returns to the Test Parameter Setup menu Exits the parameter without saving changes 5.13 Default Settings (DEFAULT?) This setting provides a quick return to factory settings, as follows: UP SPEED: Depends on test stand...
  • Page 19 The default setting of 0000 indicates that the password is disabled, and that the user can freely enter the Test Parameter Setup menu. If misplaced or forgotten, the password may be reset. Contact Mark-10 for instructions. Default setting: 0000 (off) Available settings: 0000 –...

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    Series DC Digital Controllers OPERATING MODES 6.1 Mode Overview Series DC controllers can be operated in three modes: Basic Mode Manual control of test stand movement. Auto Return Mode Test stand moves to a limit switch, load set point, or travel distance (TSTM / TSTMH only), whichever occurs first, then reverses and moves at maximum speed to the other limit, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 21 User’s Guide 6.2 Menu Navigation At power-up, the display will show the operation screen for whichever mode was used last. The display will appear as one of the following: Basic & Auto Return Modes: S p e e d : .
  • Page 22 Series DC Digital Controllers 6.3 Basic Mode The test stand moves in the direction indicated by the UP and DOWN buttons. When the test stand is in motion, an LED indicator on the button pushed will be illuminated. The KEYS setting controls how test stand movement responds to the push of the UP and DOWN buttons.
  • Page 23 Note: the distance between limit switches must be at least 0.2 in [5 mm]. 6.3.3 Overload Protection The 09-1143 cable is required for overload protection of a Mark-10 gauge. If overload protection is enabled, the test stand will stop when the programmed percentage of full scale of the gauge has been reached.
  • Page 24 Series DC Digital Controllers C Y C L E S : 0 0 0 2 4 m i n m e n u m a x S E T As in Basic Mode, the min, max, and set soft keys are active during crosshead movement.
  • Page 25 User’s Guide At this point, there are two options: CYCLES: 0 0 0 2 4 Canceling the cycle sequence: R E S E T Press RESET to stop and reset the cycle sequence. The cycle counter will revert to the number of cycles originally programmed.
  • Page 26 UL = crosshead at upper limit DL = crosshead at lower limit Commands relating to Mark-10 force and torque gauges are NOT the same as indicated in the respective user’s guides. A list of supported ASCII commands is provided below. All commands must be uppercase:...

  • Page 27: Communicating With Mesurgauge

    User’s Guide COMMUNICATING WITH MESURGAUGE Series DC controllers can communicate with MESURgauge data collection software. The test stand can output either load data only or load data combined with travel data. To communicate with MESURgauge, certain settings in the test stand, gauge, and software must be changed as follows: 7.1 Load data only 1.
  • Page 28 2. Set the Control mode to Console. 5. The Gauge Settings tab and all other gauge-related functions cannot be used while MESURgauge is connected to the DC controller. It is intended for use only when connected to a Mark-10 gauge directly.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    13.20 [335.3] WARRANTY Mark-10 Corporation expressly warrants to its buyer for three (3) years from the date of delivery that the goods sold are free from defects in workmanship and materials. Mark-10 Corporation will, at its option, repair or replace or refund the purchase price of goods found to be defective.
  • Page 30 Series DC Digital Controllers NOTES:...

  • Page 31: Other Mark-10 Products

    User’s Guide OTHER MARK-10 PRODUCTS A full line of force and torque measurement products and related items, including force gauges, torque gauges, force and torque test stands, sensors, grips, software, and more.
  • Page 32 Mark-10 Corporation has been an innovator in the Force and Torque measurement fields since 1979. We strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction through excellence in product design, manufacturing and customer support. In addition to our standard line of products we can provide modifications and custom designs for OEM applications.

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