Thümler Z3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Tensile Testers

Z3, Z5, Z10, Z20, Z50, Z100

Z3 Z5

Z10

Z20 Z50

5-2017

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Page 1 Operating Instructions Tensile Testers Z3, Z5, Z10, Z20, Z50, Z100 Z3 Z5 Z20 Z50 5-2017...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Introduction Checking Contents and the Number of Machine Power on checks Control Display Unit Menu Keypad Configuration Load Cell Interface USB Upload Hex file Special Programs Accessories, Maintenance Windows-Software Electric plan, Main board Dimensions Declaration of Conformity...
Page 3 Introduction Danger Hints Warning Danger of crushing! By the accessible design of the machine there is a risk of crushing Please make sure that during the adjustment and during the test sequence no one comes to the area of the machine! The device may only be operated by trained personnel.
Page 4 Names...
Page 5: Introduction
Transport Disassemble load cell. Z3 Z5 and Z10 machines are provided for voltages 230 VAC or 115 VAC See back side of machine Machine Z20 Z50 Z100 needs 3x 380 Volt We can decline down to 260 Volt; if it is lower we need a Trafo INTRODUCTION 1.01 This manual is to help the operator understand the operation...
Page 6 CHECKING CONTENTS The machines are shipped completely assembled except for the optional accessories. The basic machines are supplied with the following items (please insure that these are included for the installation): - Z-Beam Load Cell at or below the maximum capacity of the load frame; - Two Grip Pins (8 mm) for an adapter;...
Page 7: Power On Checks
POWER ON CHECKS Power On / Off Switch. The On (1) and Off (0) power switch is located on the back side of the machine and should be in the Off (0) position before applying power to the machine. The picture below indicates the location of the power switch: 1.3 Switching from 220 to 110 volts Located on the back of the machine, Plug inside allows, that to switch to 110 Volt...
Page 8 Change 220Volt to 110Volt How to switch power supply voltage to 110V Tooling: You need a flat screwdriver. Look at backside of your machine. Here is a Power Switch. It looks like this: Voltage Mark indicates what voltage is selected. Here is 220-240V. With screwdriver open fuse box: Now rotate this, like it is shown on a picture below:...
Page 9 Now insert fuse box into switch. Also be attentive with voltage mark. Now is selected to 110V. See Picture below. All done.
Page 10 Emergency Stop Push-Button. The Emergency Stop push-button is located on the front panel of the machine. To activate the emergency stop you have to push the button. To deactivate the emergency stop turn the button to the left and the button jumps out. The picture below indicates the location of the emergency stop push-button:...
Page 11 Mechanical Limit Switches. Before attempting to move the crosshead in either direction it will be required to set the mechanical crosshead limit switches. The purpose of the limit switches is to reduce the travel of the crosshead enabling a safe working area. A typical example is to protect the load cell and attachments for unforeseen over travel and in doing so avoid a collision.
Page 12 DISPLAY UNIT Control Display Panel. This unit contains the LCD Display, the Numeric Keypad and the Emergency Stop push-button. LCD DISPLAY When you switch on the machine, you get a message about the Firmware. You will see the following: test speed actual force 1435.23 N mm/min...
Page 13 By pressing the [2] key the operator gets the information about the force at break. Force at break F break = 1435.23 N X break = 345.33 Displacement at break...
Page 14: Menu Keypad
Menu Keypad Numeric Keypad: These keys are used for entering numeric values on the LCD- Display (Speeds, Extension, etc.). Crosshead Control Keys: There are two crosshead directional arrows:  The down arrow is used for lowering the crosshead and for inputting negative values. ...
Page 15 This key shows the maximum Force and the referring Extension of the last test. This key shows the Force and the Extension of the Rupture. This key has no function. This key has no function. This key is used to enter the configuration menu. This menu is protected with the password (09122).
Page 16 MENU The [Menu] Key With this key the operator can make settings for the next test. The adjusted settings should be confirmed with the [Return] key. If you press the [Menu] key, you will see the following: ENDPOS - means “Test Extension”. The range is possible from 1 mm to 540 mm (for the smallest version of the machine), except for the length of grips and a specimen.
Page 17: Configuration
CONFIGURATION Change of Configuration By pressing "Menu" during power on or "5" key you activate the Configuration menu. To prevent accidental change of configuration it protected by a code Proceed as follows: After pressing "5" key, the display shows: "Paßwort?" Now type: "09122".
Page 18 Machine type 'Machine type' can be set, from 1 to 6 values, with following meaning: '1' DC-Servo 40W 500mm Z3-X500 '2' DC-Servo 40W 1200 mm Z3-X1200 '3' DC-Servo 80W 500mm Z5-X500 '4' DC-Servo 80W 1200 mm travel Z5-X1200 '5' AC Servo 300W 10 KN 700mm travel...
Page 19 By pressing the [M] key during the switching on the machine until the “Password” is shown on the Display, or by pressing the [5] key the operator enters the configuration menu. To prevent an accidental change of configuration data, this menu is protected with the password. The procedure is as follows: By pressing the [5] key the display shows “Password?”...
Page 20 Sensitivity of 3.145m V/V is selected M V/V: 3.145 New: Here you have to enter the changed value from data sheet and confirm with the [Return] key Calibration Factor: Calibration factor is 1.0 Cal = neu: Here you have to enter the changed value and confirm with the [Return] key If you enter [0]”, you start a calibration program (see: “Change of the load cell”).
Page 21 Digits After The Decimal Point: One digit after the decimal is shown Prec: 1 [1.2] Here you have to enter the changed value and confirm with the [Return] key “Prec” means “Precision. Type of the Machine: The “Machine type” can be set from 1 to 6 with the following meaning: 1 for TH 2730 3 kN (40 W, 500mm);...
Page 22 Perforce Function tensile test force displacement is set to zero displacement displacement is set to zero Compression test...
Page 23: Load Cell
LOAD CELL Limits of the Load Cell The Load Cell may not be deformed more than max. 0.2 mm in pulling direction! Doing pressure tests, ensure that the Load Cell does not bend out to the side! Low force Load Cells: There is a high risk of damage by permanent bending, which is due to the Load Cells construction principle.
Page 24 Change of load cells In order to change the load cell you have to do the following: Switch off power on the machine loosen the screw at the cross bar mount new load cell with the screw at the cross bar put load cell plug into the connector at the back side of the machine Switch on the machine again and wait to the end of the self-test procedure press "5"...
Page 25 Only hold the load cell at the upper part! -------------------------------- Right   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wrong Do not mount like this! Load cell is likely to be destroyed.  never --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Load cell have a fragile area with tiny parts and adjusted DMS strips inside. These thin strips can easily be deformed permanently by torsion forces.
Page 26 Fitting Load Cell: The Z-Beam type load cell is mounted under the moving crosshead. Your machine will be provided with a load cell equal to or less than the maximum capacity of the machine. Connect the load cell by plugging the 5 pin connector into the load cell socket on the rear side of the machine.
Page 27 Calibration with a Weight: In order to increase the accuracy of the machine you have to calibrate with a known weight. It is done as follows: remove load from the load cell (if there is any); set calibration factor to “0. The display shows now: (Do not be confused that the display shows the messages in German - this program is used seldom, that is why we did not translate it into English.
Page 28 Now you have to enter the force that the load cell was loaded with. The actual force is 38.46 N 38.46 N Force ok =1 again=9 Last ok=1 again=9 Because of the vibrations of the machine the last digit of the force reading is not stable.
Page 29 Multi Load cell system In case of usage of several load cells we recommend to active the Multi load cell Routine activate Multi load cell Routine http://youtu.be/QTXwEAASxMQ change of load cell with the Multi load cell Routine http://youtu.be/UP3VIIoy_mo with subtiteles http://youtu.be/BRnBhRSHG2w change load cell calibrate a second load cell with Auto calibrating...
Page 30: Interface Usb
USB VCP communication for the family Z3-Z100 machines The family of Z3-Z100 machines (3, 5, 10, 290, 50; 100 kN) can communicate with a PC via USB Virtual Com Port. Speed of communication is fixed at 1562500 bps and can’t be change by user.
Page 31 Table of orders Order Function Example/ Result Syntax End of command is $ or #10 Decimal separator is always '. ' (point) Actual readings Force ; Way; Way (from extensometer or LVDT or MFE900 only when is enabled) Last readings ( rupt. value) F rupt X rupt 'D xxx'...
Page 32 for data. ‘RH x y’ Begin of hysteresis test where: Start driving to ‘Endpos’ or RH0 0$ ‘F limit S’ and after delay time ‘x’ x- delay time [sec] before return, y-n times repeat (‘0’ for only cycle, drive back to the start pos. and ‘1’...
Page 33: Upload Hexfile
Upload Hexfile The Hex Program in the single board computer can be changed (updated). For this, the program serves "Loader.exe" and the file ..hex " However, please observe the setting values of the tensile testing machine for safety, Note before! After the loader is started, select port number then select the hex file.
Page 34: Special Programs
Special Programs F (0) Mode If F (0) Mode is set to “1“x will automatically be set to 0 If load will come to a special value (after touching the sample) Used for compression tests Constant Force Regulation With key “8” you can switch to force regulation With key “Menu”...
Page 35: Accessories, Maintenance
Accessories, Maintenance 1 USB cable 1 110/220V cable 2 pins 8 mm for adapter 1 certification of load cell Grips see also http://www.grip.de Maintenance Keep all parts clean. Work with vacuum cleaner not with compressed air. Grease: We propose grease for bearings and ball screw Klüber ISOX NBU 15 ( all 300 hours of active usage –...
Page 36: Windows-Software
Windows software You can download actual software, manual and hex file from our software homepage http://www.grip-soft.de see also http://www.gripsoft.de/THSSD/THSSD.html Software installation: 1. Download software here http://gripsoft.de/current/USB/THSSD_R1_USB.zip 2. Download USB FTDI chip driver here http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM%20v2.12.00%20WHQL%20Certified.exe 3. Install USB driver 4. Unpack software 5.
Page 37 Electric Plan Main Board...
Page 42: Dimensions
Dimensions Adapter Z3 and Z10...
Page 43 Adapter size: Z20, Z30, Z50.
Page 44 Z3-X500; Z5-X500...
Page 45 Z3-X1200 Z3-1200 Z5-1200...
Page 46 Z10-X700 10kN 700mm Z10-X700-W600 inner width 600mm...
Page 47 Z10-X1200-pdr...
Page 49 Z20 –1200 Z50-1200...
Page 50 Declaration of Conformity Test - Certificate Testing machine: Z3, Z5, Z10, Z20, Z50 Serial number: customer: The testing machine listed above meets the requirements of DIN 51 221st It is capable of acceptance by class 1 The load cells are used for calibration are approved as certified equipment, which will be reviewed by the LGA Nuremberg.
Page 51: Declaration Of Conformity
Name and Location of producer: Thümler GmbH 90455 Nürnberg Hans Traut Str. 25 Name of machine small tensile tester Z3, Z5, Z10, Z20, Z50 Directives Compiled with European CE Health and Safety Directives EN 50081-1, 580081-1, und EN 61010-1 und EWG 91/368, EWG 93/44...
Page 52 Appendix 17.1 Determination of the force that generates a known weight in the gravitational field of the earth F = G * g [Newton] G = weight in kg G = acceleration due to gravity 9.81 m / sec Dependent on location With the formula 9.780327 * (1 + 0.0053024 * sin2 (Y) -0.0000058 * sin2 (2Y)) - 3,086 / 1000000 * height you can calculate the gravitational acceleration.
Page 53 Change Serial Number 1. change the serial number with command SER: xx.yyyy$ 2. go to user menue, change one element i.e.: end pos = 101 mm, and on the end of menu save changes (key '1') - your new serial number will be stored in Flash, to get it back, send SER?$ P.S.

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