Instrument Set-Up - Taber 5135 Operating Instructions Manual

Accessory Receptacles
The Model 5135 and 5155 Abraser permit
control of the vacuum unit and an accessory
instrument (wheel refacer or grit feeder) from the
main unit. The electrical receptacles are
integrated in the rear of the housing and marked
accordingly (Figure 10).
electrical receptacles
specified equipment.
Figure 10
The power for the vacuum receptacle is
NOTE:
dependent on the voltage selector switch (115/230V).
The power for the accessory receptacle is 115V.
Aluminum Housing
The Abrasers are built with a rugged, compact
aluminum housing. This provides sufficient
weight and rigidity to ensure the instrument is
stable during testing. The overall dimensions of
the main units are:
Model 5135 27.9 cm x 40 cm x 25.4 cm
(11" x 15.75" x 10")
Model 5135 49.5 cm x 35.6 cm x 25.4 cm
(19.5" x 14" x 10")
Dual Voltage*
The 5135 and 5155 are dual voltage 115/230V,
60/50Hz switchable.
Abrading Wheels
The Taber Abraser is supplied with two types of
Genuine Taber abrading wheels, CS-10 and H-
18. For additional details on other available
wheels that may be used with this instrument,
see Characteristics of Abrading Wheels (page
21).
Auxiliary Port 1*
This feature is not currently used, but is being
supplied for future upgrades.
* Denotes an improved feature
The use of the
is restricted to the
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INSTRUMENT SET-UP

Installing Fuses and Setting the Voltage
1. Prior to operating the instrument, the
correct fuses must be inserted into the
fuse holder (found at the rear of the
instrument). See Figure 11.
115V, insert two (2) T10A, 5 x 20mm fuses
[Taber p/n 129735]
230V, insert two (2) T5A, 5 x 20mm fuses
[Taber p/n 128561]
The factory default is set for 230V operation.
NOTE:
Figure 11
2. Slide the red voltage selector switch to the
appropriate voltage
instrument will be operated at.
To remove the fuse holder, slide it out of the
NOTE:
switch selector. A small screwdriver may be used to
assist in the removal.
WARNING:
Prior to powering-up, ensure the
correct voltage is indicated per the detailed
instructions. Failure to set the correct voltage
configuration may result in damage to the Rotary
Platform Abrasion Tester's electronic components
and will void any warranty.
5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1
setting that the