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Ametek Chatillon CS1100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Presented By Dallas Ft Worth Austin Houston NicolScales.com 800.225.8181 Contact Us Nicol Scales & Measurement is an ISO Accredited Calibration Company that has provided calibration, repair and sales of all types of weighing and measurement products since 1931.
  • Page 2 Part No. 01/3953 MAY 2015 CS225 & CS1100 Force Tester User Manual...
  • Page 3 This instrument is warranted against defects in workmanship, material and design for one (1) year from the date of delivery to the extent that AMETEK will, at its sole option, repair or replace the instrument or any part thereof which is defective, provided, however, that this warranty shall not apply to instruments subjected to tampering or, abuse, or exposed to highly corrosive conditions.
  • Page 4 Never use the CS series force tester in a Use an industrial-quality Power Surge manner not specified by AMETEK. Suppressor with your CS System. Obey all warning labels on your CS Always make sure that the supply series force tester.
  • Page 5 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Furthermore, when the machine is installed, The mains supply is completely enclosed wired and ready for its intended use the and provides no potentially hazardous final user must conduct the final Risk outputs. Safety considerations are related Assessment on the machine, including all to the power connections and physical such safety measures (shield, guard, etc.), mountings.
  • Page 6 2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006/42/EC The Machinery Directive Hereby declare that: The following Chatillon Single Column Material Testing Machines (Chatillon is a brand name owned by Ametek, Inc) Machine Part No. CS225 CS225-115V, CS225-230V, CS225-230V-CNAU CS1100 CS1100-115V, CS1100-230V, CS1100-230V-CNAU...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................10 1.1 SAFETY .........................11 1.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ....................11 1.3 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS ..................12 2.0 INSTALLATION.........................13 2.1 UNPACKING........................13 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR FORCE TESTER ................13 2.3 VOLTAGE SELECTION AND FUSES ................14 2.4 CONTROL CONSOLE AND LOAD CELL CABLES .............15 2.5 MOUNTING THE CONTROL CONSOLE ..............15 2.6 CONNECTING THE CONTROL CONSOLE POWER CABLE ........15 2.7 CONNECTING THE CONTROL CONSOLE USB CABLE ..........16...
  • Page 8 4.4 CHANGING THE SAFETY SETTINGS .................33 4.5 GRIP PROTECTION...................... 33 4.6 PINCH LOAD.........................34 4.7 SLOW JOG SPEED ...................... 35 4.8 LOAD CELL CALIBRATION INTERVAL..............35 4.9 COMMUNICATIONS ......................35 4.10 OVERLOADS ......................35 4.11 RETURNING TO THE HOME SCREEN..............35 4.12 CHANGING OPERATOR ....................35 4.13 JOG PANEL ........................
  • Page 9 8.9 DISPLAYING THE TEST GRAPH SCREEN..............59 9.0 DEFINING A MULTI-ACTION TEST .................60 9.1 CREATING A MULTI-ACTION TEST FILE..............60 9.2 BASIC SETTINGS SCREEN ..................60 9.3 SELECT NEXT STAGE SCREEN .................63 9.4 CREATE A TENSION STAGE ..................64 9.5 CREATE A CYCLE TEST .....................66 9.6 CREATE A COMPRESSION STAGE ................68 9.7 CREATE A HOLD LOAD STAGE .................68 9.8 CREATE A HOLD EXTENSION STAGE ...............68...
  • Page 10 11.1 GENERAL ........................98 11.2 CREATING A NEW DISTANCE COMPENSATION ............98 12.0 HEIGHT MODE ......................101 12.1 CREATING A HEIGHT MODE TEST ................101 12.2 PERFORMING A HEIGHT MODE TEST ...............105 13.0 LOAD CELLS........................108 13.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..................108 13.2 ADDITIONAL LOAD CELLS..................109 13.3 LOAD CELL RESOLUTION..................109 14.0 INSTALLATION NOTES....................110 14.1 SPLINTER SHIELD ....................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION Welcome to your new CS series force tester. This equipment is extremely easy-to-use and has been designed to meet a broad range of applications. It is an accurate measurement system for various types of physical testing and incorporates an extensive range of features that make it ideal for performing complex testing applications.

  • Page 12: Safety

    1.1 SAFETY CAUTION: Force Testers are very safe to use providing the instructions presented in this manual are followed precisely. We would like to draw your attention to both the Electrical Safety (Section 1.2) and Operational Precautions (Section 1.3). Please refer to both sections for details on safe operation of this equipment before operating your force tester.

  • Page 13: Operational Precautions

    Splinter shields are available in various options to suit specific requirements. All operators must receive adequate training in basic operation before being allowed to use the machine. Additional copies of this manual are available from AMETEK Inc. Operators must ensure that the Emergency Stop Button is never obstructed.

  • Page 14: Installation

    2.0 INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING The CS Force Tester on its own, without the packing and accessories weighs more than 50kg (110lb). Therefore, safe-lifting practices should be employed and lifting equipment used as necessary. The CS Force Tester is packed in a rugged shipping carton to minimize damage caused from shipping mishandling.

  • Page 15: Voltage Selection And Fuses

    2.3 VOLTAGE SELECTION AND FUSES The CS Force Tester can be used with electricity supplies of either 230VAC ±10% or 115VAC ±10%. The supply frequency must be 50Hz to 60Hz. CAUTION: You must check to ensure the correct voltage of your mains power supply has been selected on the mains input connector BEFORE you connect mains power to the machine or switch the machine ON.

  • Page 16: Control Console And Load Cell Cables

    2.4 CONTROL CONSOLE AND LOAD CELL CABLES NOTE: To maintain EMC compatibility, only connection leads supplied by CHATILLON should be used to connect the control console and load cell. 2.5 MOUNTING THE CONTROL CONSOLE The control console is fitted with a rear mounted ball joint adapter. The force tester is supplied with another ball joint adaptor fitted on the right hand side of the vertical column.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Control Console Usb Cable

    Ensure that the control console power switch (below the DC input socket) is set to ON (1). Note that the control console is switched on and off using the force tester on/off switch, which is mounted on the rear of the force tester frame. There is no requirement to independently switch the control console on and off.

  • Page 18: Emergency Stop Switch

    The safeline button is mounted on the left hand side of the frame and is initially illuminated to indicate that there is no power to the crosshead motor circuit and the crosshead cannot move. The safeline circuit must be activated before the force tester can be used. Pressing the safeline button will turn the light off to indicate that the force tester is now ready for use.

  • Page 19: Initial Configuration

    3.0 INITIAL CONFIGURATION 3.1 GENERAL The control console uses Windows Embedded Standard for the Operating System together with a dedicated force tester program. Both items need to be configured before the system is fully operational and all features become available. NOTE An external PC keyboard and a touch screen stylus are required to fully configure the system.
  • Page 20 Press the "WINDOWS" Icon at the top of the screen (4th Icon from the left) to display the "WINDOWS Log-On" screen. The force tester is supplied with 2 users called "myuser" and "administrator". The "myuser" log-on is set to automatically start the dedicated force tester program and bypass the "Windows"...

  • Page 21: Languages

    • Then logout of the “administrator” account and log back into the “MyUser” account (Ametek Logo) by selecting Start -> Log Off -> Log Off -> MyUser (no password). • Then from “MyUser” account select Start -> Control Panel -> “Regional Languages and Options”.
  • Page 22 • Select the CUSTOMIZE button and configure the NUMBERS, TIME and DATE using the tabs on the next screen. Note that the CURRENCY tab has no relevancy to the force tester. Select “OK” to close the windows. Then select “Apply” button. •...
  • Page 23 • Then logout of the “administrator” account and log back into the “MyUser” account (Ametek Logo) by selecting Start -> Log Off -> Log Off -> MyUser (no password). • Then from “MyUser” account select Start -> Control Panel -> “Regional Languages and Options”.
  • Page 24 • Under the “Standards and formats” section, select “Chinese (PRC)”. • Under “Location” section, select “China”. Then select “Apply” button. • Select the center tab “Languages” and the following screen will appear: • Select “Details…” button and the following screen will appear: CS User Manual 23...
  • Page 25 • Under “Default input language” select “English (United States) – US”. Then press the “Apply” button. Note: There is not an available Simplified Chinese Keyboard available so the Chinese language will use an English keyboard. • Press “OK” to exit this screen and this main screen will appear: •...
  • Page 26 • Under “Language for non-Unicode programs” select “Chinese (PRC)”. select “Apply” button. The following message will appear: • Select the “Yes” button and the following message will appear: • Select the “Yes” button and the CS console will reboot. • Once the console is back to the MyUser account main Windows screen select “Start”...

  • Page 27: Date And Time

    1.1. Then logout of the “MyUser” account and log back into the “MyUser” account by selecting Start -> Log Off -> Log Off -> MyUser (no password). 1.2. Once logged back in to the “MyUser” account the CSx application will launch automatically.

  • Page 28: Usb Printer

    Settings -> MyUser folder and double click on file “DisableAutoStart.bat”. This will change the file CSx.exe to CSx1.exe. Then logout of the “administrator” account and log back into the “MyUser” account (Ametek Logo) by selecting Start -> Log Off -> Log Off -> MyUser (no password). Then in Control Panel select the new USB Printer as default.

  • Page 29: Company Logo On Printed Reports

    Then logout of the “MyUser” account and log back into the “MyUser” account by selecting Start -> Log Off -> Log Off -> MyUser (no password). Once logged back in to the “MyUser” account the CSx application will launch automatically. NEVER DOUBLE CLICK (LAUNCH) THE CSx.exe APPLICATION DIRECTLY FROM THE MY USER ACCOUNT.

  • Page 30: Touch Screen Calibration

    Click on the "Administrator" Icon then click on the "Create a Password" option to display the password entry screen. Enter a suitable password for the Administrator log-on. NOTE Ensure that this password is stored safely because it will be required in future if any other configuration of the system is required.

  • Page 31: Dedicated Program Configuration

    4.0 DEDICATED PROGRAM CONFIGURATION 4.1 LOG-IN AND THE HOME SCREEN Press the "LOGIN" button to display the "HOME" screen (Do not press on UserName or Password). Press the "SETTINGS" Icon at the top of the screen (3rd Icon from the left) to display the "CONFIGURATION"...

  • Page 32: User Settings

    4.2 USER SETTINGS The Force Tester is shipped without a "Password" so that anyone can use the equipment and all features are available. If no user restrictions or user identification are required, then no further action is necessary. The Force Tester can be used, after it has been switched on, by pressing the "LOGIN"...

  • Page 33: Setting Default Units

    The Force Tester can now only be used after a user has logged on using a defined User Name and Password. If a Supervisor password has been created, please ensure that this password is remembered, or securely stored for future reference, because AMETEK is not responsible for lost passwords. 4.3 SETTING DEFAULT UNITS The "Global Default Units"...

  • Page 34: Changing The Safety Settings

    4.4 CHANGING THE SAFETY SETTINGS Press the "SAFETY SETTINGS" button on the left hand side of the screen to display the "SAFETY SETTINGS" screen. These settings are used to protect the operator and to protect the Force Tester and fixtures. 4.5 GRIP PROTECTION The Force Tester will always stop if the tensile or compressive force exceeds the load cell capacity.

  • Page 35: Pinch Load

    "displayed" load value so the Force Tester must be re- zeroed whenever grips are changed or removed before trying to re-position the crosshead. The maximum pinch load that can be set is 200N or 40lbf. However, AMETEK recommends that the pinch load is not set above 50N or 10lbf.

  • Page 36: Slow Jog Speed

    4.7 SLOW JOG SPEED The crosshead can be positioned and the load re-zeroed using the buttons on the positioning panel (shown later). This panel has 2 buttons to move the crosshead up either fast or slow and another 2 buttons to move the crosshead down either fast or slow. The fast speed is fixed but the slow speed is adjustable and can be defined using the Slow Jog Speed setting.
  • Page 37 Note that the "HOME" screen has 4 Icons along the top if the operator is defined as a Supervisor, but only 2 Icons along the top if the operator is defined as a User, i.e. this operator has restricted access rights. Home Screen for a Supervisor Home Screen for a User Note that a "User"...

  • Page 38: Jog Panel

    4.13 JOG PANEL The crosshead (moving arm) can be moved up and down to position it ready for testing. This is achieved by using the Jog Control Panel, which is displayed by pressing the "Jog Panel" Icon in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. Note that this control panel is accessible from any screen (except the "LOGIN"...

  • Page 39: Turning Off The Cs Force Tester

    4.14 TURNING OFF THE CS FORCE TESTER To turn OFF the CS Series test machine go to the Main screen as shown. Press the “POWER” icon and the CS control console will shut down after a brief time period and indicate it is okay to power OFF the CS Series test machine. Use the power switch in the rear of the test machine to switch the power to OFF position.

  • Page 40: Preparing The Force Tester

    5.0 PREPARING THE FORCE TESTER 5.1 FITTING A LOAD CELL Place the load cell fixing screw through the top of the hole in the crosshead and carefully offer up the load cell with the connecting lead facing inwards under the crosshead. Screw the fixing screw into the load cell, taking care to ensure that the locating dowel on top of the load cell, locates in the hole in the moving crosshead.

  • Page 41: Lower Anchor Pin

    5.3 LOWER ANCHOR PIN The force tester is supplied with a Lower Anchor Pin assembly which is fitted to the "T" slot table using two 5mm countersunk bolts. If the Lower Anchor Pin is to be used, it should be adjusted so that it is accurately aligned with the pin on the attached load cell.

  • Page 42: Limit Stops

    The top collar on the Lower Anchor Pin should be used to secure the lower grip in place. Use the small spanner wrench provided to tighten the collar upwards against the bottom of the lower grip. Extreme care must be taken when maneuvering the crosshead, particularly when low force load cells are being used as they can easily be damaged even at moderate speeds.
  • Page 43 If during a test or when maneuvering the crosshead, a limit stop switch is activated, an error message will be displayed on the control console. When the error display has been cleared the machine will only allow the operator to drive the crosshead away from the limit stop, i.e.

  • Page 44: Defining A Test

    6.0 DEFINING A TEST The Force Tester can be used in a number of different ways: - Perform a Single Stage Test without Saving Data (Quick Test) Create a Compression Test File, Perform Tests and Save Data Create a Tension Test File, Perform Tests and Save Data Create a Multi-Action Test File, Perform Tests and Save Data Load a Previously Defined Test, Perform Tests and Save Data 6.1 NOTES...

  • Page 45: Single Stage Test Without Saving Data

    7.0 SINGLE STAGE TEST WITHOUT SAVING DATA This "Quick Test" feature is provided to allow a quick test to be performed on a sample, in either Tension or Compression mode, where the test results and graphical data are not required to be stored in a test file. However, the test data can be exported and/or printed if required.
  • Page 46 The first configuration screen displays the "Basic Settings" for the test and includes "Direction", "Distance Compensation", "Preload", "Data Rate", "Auto Zero" and Auto Return". Select the required "Direction" using the controls on the left hand side of the screen. Note that Compression means move the crosshead downwards during the test and Tension means move the crosshead upwards during the test.

  • Page 47: Test Limits Screen

    When performing very long tests, it is recommended that the data rate is reduced to use less memory and a suitable data rate is 10Hz. When performing very short tests, the data rate can be increased up to 1000Hz, if required, noting that more memory will be used during the test because more data is being stored.
  • Page 48 Define the required "Test Speed". Press on the "TEST SPEED" entry area to display a numerical keypad, enter the required value then press on the ENTER button. To change the unit (which will be initially set to the "Default" Force unit), press the button to the right of the Test Speed entry area to cycle through the available units.

  • Page 49: Export Settings Screen

    The Sharp Break detector will detect a break if the force falls quickly so is suitable for samples that break quickly, usually with some noise. The Percentage Drop detector will detect a break if the force falls to a specified percentage of the maximum load so is suitable for samples that crack or tear so that the load falls too slowly for the Sharp Break Detector to operate correctly.
  • Page 50 Please refer to section 10 for details regarding test samples. CS User Manual 49...

  • Page 51: Defining A Compression Or Tension Test

    8.0 DEFINING A COMPRESSION OR TENSION TEST The "Quick Test" feature shown in section 7 does not store any test data in a test file so these tests cannot be analyzed at a later date. Therefore, 3 other options are provided to create test files that are used to store test results and graphical data and these files can be analyzed at a later date.
  • Page 52 The first configuration screen displays the "Basic Settings" for the test and includes "Test Name", "Test Image", "Distance Compensation", "Preload", "Data Rate", "Auto Zero" and Auto Return". Note that there is NO "Direction" selector because the test direction has already been selected using the large Icons on the "Home"...
  • Page 53 A small picture can be displayed in the Test Selector area (see later) to assist the operator when selecting a test file. The picture should be in .jpg format and this must be stored in the "C:\Documents and Settings\MyUser" folder. WINDOWS explorer is needed to copy these picture files so the dedicated program must be closed and the operator logged onto Windows with a Supervisor User Name and Password.

  • Page 54: Test Limits Screen

    Select the required "Auto Return at End" action using the control on the right hand side of the screen. The force tester will stop at the end of the test unless "Auto Return at End" has been selected when the crosshead will return to its home position. Note that the home position is the position where the crosshead was when the force tester was last zeroed so is usually the start of test position.
  • Page 55 Stop when the sample "Breaks", i.e. the force drops in a defined way Stop at a Force Value To stop the test at a force value, select the "LOAD" option, press on the "LOAD" entry area to display a numerical keypad, enter the required value then press on the ENTER button. To change the unit (which will be initially set to the "Default"...

  • Page 56: Question Screen

    8.6 QUESTION SCREEN After the Export Settings have been set, press on the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the screen to display the "QUESTION" screen. This screen allows a single question to be displayed either before a test or after a test. If NO question is required, press on the "NEXT"...
  • Page 57 Press on the top left drop down button labeled "NONE" to display a drop down list containing "NONE", "OVERALL RESULTS", optionally "QUESTION STAGE" and "TENSION STAGE". Note that the last option of "TENSION STAGE" will be replaced by "COMPRESSION STAGE" if a Compression Test was selected from the "HOME" screen. If the "OVERALL RESULTS"...
  • Page 58 pressing on the drop down button underneath it will display a second drop down list. This list provides test results that are based on the force tester measurements and contains "NONE", "PEAK LOAD", "BREAK LOAD", "AVERAGE LOAD", "LOAD AT LIMIT", "DISTANCE AT PEAK LOAD", "DISTANCE AT BREAK", "DISTANCE AT PEAK"...

  • Page 59: Archive And Export Settings Screen

    8.8 ARCHIVE AND EXPORT SETTINGS SCREEN After the Test Results have been selected, press on the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the screen to display the "ARCHIVE AND EXPORT SETTINGS" screen. If NO results are to be exported or printed, press on the "FINISH" button at the right of the screen to display the "TEST GRAPH"...

  • Page 60: Displaying The Test Graph Screen

    the CS Series console will automatically archive the data after 500 test runs to the default folder C:\Documents and Settings\MyUser. If the specified drive for the data archive is not available at the time of the archive the test data will go to the default location C:\Documents and Settings\MyUser folder. 8.9 DISPLAYING THE TEST GRAPH SCREEN After the Export Settings have been set, press on the "FINISH"...

  • Page 61: Defining A Multi-Action Test

    9.0 DEFINING A MULTI-ACTION TEST The "Compression" or "Tension" tests shown in section 8 are used to store test results and graphical data and these files can be analyzed at a later date. However, these tests only provide a single test action and do not provide a "Sample Height" feature so there is another option to create a Multi-Action (Multi-Stage) test file that is used to store test results and graphical data and this file can be analyzed at a later date.
  • Page 62 The first configuration screen displays the "Basic Settings" for the test and includes "Test Name", "Test Image", "Height Mode", "Distance Compensation", "Preload", "Data Rate", "Auto Zero" and Auto Return". Press on the "Test Name" entry area to display the alphanumeric keypad then enter the required name for the test file.
  • Page 63 WINDOWS explorer is needed to copy these picture files so the dedicated program must be closed and the operator logged onto Windows with a Supervisor User Name and Password. If a picture is required (and it has already been copied to the folder) then press on the "BROWSE"...

  • Page 64: Select Next Stage Screen

    the screen. The force tester will stop at the end of the test unless "Auto Return at End" has been selected when the crosshead will return to its home position. Note that the home position is the position where the crosshead was when the force tester was last zeroed so is usually the start of test position.

  • Page 65: Create A Tension Stage

    the bottom of the vertical line). Note that the "CYCLE" and "HOLD" buttons are not enabled until either a "TENSION" Stage or a "COMPRESSION" Stage have been defined. 9.4 CREATE A TENSION STAGE Press on the "TENSION" button in the center of the screen to display the "LIMITS" screen. Define the required "Test Speed".
  • Page 66 Stop at a Distance Value To stop the test at a distance value, select the "DISTANCE" option, press on the "DISTANCE" entry area to display a numerical keypad, enter the required value then press on the ENTER button. To change the unit (which will be initially set to the "Default" Force unit), press the button to the right of the Distance entry area to cycle through the available units.

  • Page 67: Create A Cycle Test

    If no other stages are required, press on the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the screen to display the "QUESTION" screen. If other stages are required, refer to the following sections. 9.5 CREATE A CYCLE TEST A "Simple" cycle test consists of 2 stages that are repeated for a set number of times. The first action could be (say) move upwards by 10 inches and the second action could be (say) move downwards to the initial starting position.
  • Page 68 Decide how the cycling is to end. The 2 methods provided to end the cycling and in both cases, the test action is repeated from Stage 1 (Simple Cycle).are: - Stop after a defined number of cycles. Stop at the end of the SECOND stage when the test duration exceeds the specified time value.

  • Page 69: Create A Compression Stage

    Also note that a "Cycle" action can consist of more than 2 Stages and can occur anywhere within the test sequence, e.g. Move up by 5 inches then move up another 2 inches then move back to the start of test position.

  • Page 70: Create A Zero Stage

    Select "DISTANCE" to define a RELAXATION Test then enter the required HOLD duration. 9.9 CREATE A ZERO STAGE The Load and Distance values may be automatically zeroed at the beginning of the test by using the Auto Zero feature. However, these values may also be zeroed during a test by selecting a Zero Stage.

  • Page 71: Editing Or Deleting A Stage

    A dialog can be displayed during the test sequence to prompt the user to perform some action or to request information from the user. This information is stored in the test file but cannot be used to control the test. Press on the "Label"...

  • Page 72: Test Results Screen

    If the "HOLD" stage button is pressed, then a "HOLD" stage will be inserted between stages 2 and 3 so that the "CYCLE" stage now becomes stage 4. Note that the Cycle Loop "Bracket" now encloses stages 1 to 4. If another stage is required at the BOTTOM of the stage list and a stage is selected, press on the "EDIT"...
  • Page 73 If the "OVERALL RESULTS" option is selected using the top left drop down button then pressing on the drop down button underneath it will display a second drop down list. This list provides test results that are based upon general test information and contains "NONE", "TIME DURATION", "OVERALL PASS/FAIL RESULT", "RECORD NUMBER", "DATE"...
  • Page 74 The selected result will be available for printing and exporting (see later) but can also be displayed on the graph screen after each test. To display this result, check the checkbox to the left of the result selectors. Note that only 5 results can be displayed on the graph screen and any remaining checkboxes will be disabled after 5 results have been selected.
  • Page 75 The CS series has 2 Load Average Results “Load Average” and “Custom Load Average”. The Load Average Result will calculate the load average over the entire test. The Custom Load Average Result will need to be configured with a start distance and an end distance.

  • Page 76: Archive And Export Settings Screen

    9.14 ARCHIVE AND EXPORT SETTINGS SCREEN After the Test Results have been selected, press on the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the screen to display the "ARCHIVE AND EXPORT SETTINGS" screen. If NO results are to be exported or printed, press on the "FINISH" button at the right of the screen to display the "TEST GRAPH"...

  • Page 77: Displaying The Test Graph Screen

    the amount of memory required. If the “Auto-archive after 500 test runs” box is not checked the CS Series console will automatically archive the data after 500 test runs to the default path C:\Documents and Settings\MyUser\ folder. If the specified drive for the data archive is not available at the time of the archive the test data will go to the default location C:\Documents and Settings\MyUser folder.

  • Page 78: Using The Force Tester

    10.0 USING THE FORCE TESTER 10.1 PERFORMING A TEST A test can be performed whenever the "TEST GRAPH" screen is displayed. This screen will be displayed immediately after defining a new test or can be displayed by loading a saved test file - Please refer to section 11. "TEST GRAPH"...
  • Page 79 The new crosshead position can also be manually zeroed using this Panel. When the crosshead is in a suitable position for testing, press the "Jog Panel" Icon again to close the Jog Control Panel. The test is started by pressing on the green "START TEST" button at the bottom right hand side of the screen.
  • Page 80 The vertical "Load Bar" indicates the actual load on the load cell and will be displayed as a small horizontal line when there is no eye end or grip fitted to the load cell. Please note that when an eye end and grip is fitted to the load cell, the "Load Bar" will indicate a small tensile load (bar above horizontal line) due to the weight of the grips or fixtures.
  • Page 81 When the test has finished, the test graph is displayed in the "Graph Area" and the selected results are displayed in the "Test Results" area to the left of the graph as shown below. We can have the “Results” or “Statistics” screen appear at the end of the test instead of the “Graph”...
  • Page 82 Pressing the "CHANGE AXES" button again changes the graph to show Load / Distance. The graph and measured results shown above are displayed using the previously defined default Load Axis Unit of "N" and the previously defined default Distance Axis Unit of "mm". The graph load axis and load results will cycle through the available Load Axis units by repeatedly pressing the "CHANGE FORCE UNITS"...
  • Page 83 The tested sample now has to be removed and replaced by the next sample to be tested. The second test is started by pressing on the green "START TEST" button at the bottom right hand side of the screen. If a pretest question has been defined, the dialog will be displayed requesting this information.

  • Page 84: Markers And Notes

    The screen shown above indicates that 7 samples have been tested. This screen also shows that sample number 4 failed the pass/fail criteria because numbering on the button marked "4" is shown in red. The 6 sample test was aborted and is indicated in yellow. 10.2 MARKERS AND NOTES If the "Break Detector"...

  • Page 85: Printing And Exporting Graph Data

    To remove the marker, press on the "LP" button again. The blue outlining around the button is removed and the marker is also removed. Note that if the "Load Peak" is requested on 2 or more "Stages", then the markers on the graph will be suffixed by the "Stage Number", e.g.
  • Page 86 The “PRINT GRAPH” button" creates a PDF document with a "Screen Dump" of the current graph. This document is created "On Demand" and can be useful if printed documentation of a test graph is required. Note that this document also includes the date and time when the "Screen Dump" was created, e.g.

  • Page 87: Data Table And Statistics

    The “ARCHIVE RESULTS” button will export the all batch test results to the location identified in the export set up screen and then will clear the all the runs from the test. 10.4 DATA TABLE AND STATISTICS The "Graph" area normally displays the last test graph during the testing sequence but can also display a table of test results or the calculated test statistics by using the “VIEW”...
  • Page 88 The test statistics are shown above. The top left area shows the test status for every test. The test status is normally the pass/fail status and the example screen shows that 7 samples were tested and that 5 samples passed, 1 sample failed and 1 sample was excluded. The formula used to calculate the standard deviation uses the divide by "n"...

  • Page 89: Printing And Exporting Data Table And Statistics

    The top left area still shows that 7 samples were tested but now 5 samples passed, 1 sample failed and 1 sample was excluded. If the excluded sample is to be reused in the statistics, press on the required sample number then press on the yellow "X"...
  • Page 90 This document is created "On Demand" and can be useful if printed documentation of the test results is required. Note that the document is stored in the folder specified on the "ARCHIVE AND EXPORT SETTINGS" screen during the test configuration. Also note that your Company Logo may be inserted at the top left of the document as shown in section 3.7.

  • Page 91: Test Notes

    Statistics Table (OPTIONAL - Selected during the test configuration) Run Number (OPTIONAL - Selected during the test configuration) Excluded All Test Results Notes (If any have been added by the user) This data may be preceded by the Result Headers if selected during the test configuration.
  • Page 92 Note that the "HOME" screen has 4 Icons along the top if the operator is defined as a Supervisor, but only 2 Icons along the top if the operator is defined as a User, i.e. this operator has restricted access rights. Home Screen for a Supervisor Home Screen for a User A previously saved test file can be loaded by pressing on the large “LOAD A SAVED TEST...
  • Page 93 Example Test Selection Screen for a Supervisor Example Test Selection Screen for a User Note that a "User" can only select and use test files but a "Supervisor" has full access to all of the file maintenance features as shown in section 10.7. The screens shown above list the test files in the “Default”...
  • Page 94 The test files can be displayed in "REVERSE Date” order by pressing on the “DATE” button along the top of the screen. Note that the “Date” is the date that the test file was created. The newest test file is listed first then the other files are listed in descending order of date of creation.

  • Page 95: Favorites Feature

    Press on the "OPEN" button at the bottom of the screen to open the test file and display the "TEST GRAPH" screen ready for testing or for analyzing, printing or exporting data. 10.8 FAVORITES FEATURE The previous section showed that previously saved test file can be loaded by pressing on the large “LOAD A SAVED TEST FILE”...
  • Page 96 To remove a file from the "Favorites" screen, press on the yellow "Star" on the test file Icon. The "Star" will then be displayed in grey to indicate that the file is a no longer a "Favorite". Exit the “TEST FILE”...

  • Page 97: Test File Maintenance

    10.9 TEST FILE MAINTENANCE The test files are stored in the internal memory and all testing is performed using these files. The test setups may also be backed up or transferred to another CS Force Tester if required as shown in the following sections. All file maintenance is accessed using the "TEST SELECTION”...

  • Page 98: Delete A Test

    Display the "TEST SELECTION” screen, press on the test file Icon to select it then press on the "EDIT" button. "TEST SETTINGS" screen is displayed. If the test data has not been exported etc, press on the “HOME” button at the top left of the screen to redisplay the "HOME" screen. To edit the test, step through all the screens by pressing on the "NEXT"...

  • Page 99: Distance Compensation

    11.0 DISTANCE COMPENSATION 11.1 GENERAL The "Distance Compensation" is a specialized feature that is required when distance accuracy is important. Please note that there will always be movement in the load cell during a test because it is a physical transducer and movement is necessary to measure the applied forces.
  • Page 100 Display the jog panel as shown in section 10. Use the jog panel to move the crosshead to a suitable position to perform the compensation: - If a Tension Compensation is being performed, move the crosshead to fit the stiff sample into the required grips. If a Compression Compensation is being performed, carefully move the crosshead downwards, using the jog panel, until the compression plates are close together, e.g.
  • Page 101 Press on the “PERFORM” button to start the test. The force tester will automatically move up and down as required to create and store the “Distance Compensation” values and a message will be displayed during the test action. Note that this may take a couple of minutes depending upon the test speed.

  • Page 102: Height Mode

    12.0 HEIGHT MODE Note that the "Height" mode is only available for a Multi-Action test. The "Height Mode" is used when it is required to measure the height of the sample, e.g. measure the "free length" of a compression spring or measure the initial thickness of a block of foam.
  • Page 103 Note that the extension cannot be auto-zeroed during a “Height Mode” test. Never place a “ZERO DISTANCE” step in a “Height Mode” test. Press on the “NEXT” button to display the “SELECT NEXT STAGE” screen. Note that the Icon at the left hand side of the “SELECT NEXT STAGE”...
  • Page 104 Press on the “OK” button to close the screen and return to the “SELECT NEXT STAGE” screen. Press on the "COMPRESSION" again to redisplay the "LIMITS" screen. Set the Test Speed to the required value (150mm/min in the example screen above), then select the Load option and set the Load to the value required for L2.
  • Page 105 Press on the “NEXT” button to display the “TEST RESULTS” screen. Press on the top drop down control for result 1 to display the list of “Stages” then select “1 Compression Stage”. Press on the bottom drop down control for result 1 to display the list of “Results” then select “Height at Preload (HPL)”.

  • Page 106: Performing A Height Mode Test

    Press on the bottom drop down control for result 2 to display the list of “Results” then select “Height at Limit (H)”. 12.2 PERFORMING A HEIGHT MODE TEST A "Height Mode" test is performed using a series of steps as shown below:- Note that this example sequence shows how to use the “Height Mode”...
  • Page 107 Press on the “OK” button. The crosshead will move downwards to touch the compression plates together and apply the preload force. The crosshead will automatically lift to the position defined in step 4 then a dialog will indicate that the sample should be placed on the bottom compression plate. Place the sample onto the bottom compression plate then press on the “OK”...
  • Page 108 Place the next sample onto the bottom compression plate then press on the green “START” button to perform the next test. CS User Manual 107...

  • Page 109: Load Cells

    13.0 LOAD CELLS ALL machine operators should be aware that CHATILLON load cells are precision force measuring devices, which should be treated with the utmost care to avoid accidental damage. In particular low force load cells are easily damaged if abused or used without sufficient care.

  • Page 110: Additional Load Cells

    13.2 ADDITIONAL LOAD CELLS The following standard Load cells are available for your CS Force Tester . Capacity Order Number Accuracy % FSD CLC-250G 250gf 2.5N 0.25% CLC-250G-DED 250gf 2.5N 0.1% CLC-0002 2lbf 0.25% CLC-0002-DED 2lbf 0.1% CLC-04-5 4.5lbf 0.25% CLC-04-5-DED 4.5lbf 0.1%...

  • Page 111: Installation Notes

    14.0 INSTALLATION NOTES 14.1 SPLINTER SHIELD A transparent splinter shield (part number is 01/3909) is available as an option to enclose the test sample (see section 14). A shield should be fitted if there is any danger of samples shattering during the test. The shield has an electronic interlock such that the test cannot be started until the hinged shield is closed.

  • Page 112: Securing To The Workbench

    14.2 SECURING TO THE WORKBENCH The force tester is a heavy item and cannot normally tip over. However, if there is the possibility that users can pull against the vertical column, then there is a risk that the machine may be pulled over. It is required that the CS Series force tester is secured to the bench using the 2 tapped holes in the base of the machine.

  • Page 113: Error Conditions

    15.0 ERROR CONDITIONS If an error occurs on the CS testing frame, a message will be displayed on the console describing the error. This message must be cleared by pressing the “OK” button before proceeding. The ERROR messages are as follows: Motor Drive Fault This indicates that the motor drive system has reported an error condition.

  • Page 114: Cleaning And Maintenance

    16.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 16.1 CLEANING EXTERNAL FINISH AND TRIM The finish and appearance of your testing frame can be maintained by regular cleaning with a damp cloth containing a small amount of mild detergent. The frame should be turned OFF and disconnected from the mains supply whilst cleaning is taking place.

  • Page 115: Communications

    17.0 COMMUNICATIONS The CS Console has a 9-pin, D-type, RS232 connector which may be used for ASCII command and control inputs from a computer. This feature is only to allow the Force Tester to be "simply" controlled by a computer. Note that a computer is not required to operate the Force Tester "Stand-Alone".

  • Page 116: Using The Communications

    Set the communication parameters as shown in the above picture (as listed below) Baud Rate = 115,200 Data bits = 8 Parity = None Stop bits = 1 Flow control = None The computer will need to run an RS232 communications program, e.g. Hyperterminal and this must be set to use the same communication parameters as the Force Tester.

  • Page 117: Ascii Commands

    17.3 ASCII COMMANDS There are many ASCII commands that can be used to control or read data from the Force Tester and the next section outlines the commonly used ones. A complete list of ASCII commands is shown in section 17.5. All commands require a single alphabetical character.

  • Page 118: List Of All Ascii Commands

    17.5 LIST OF ALL ASCII COMMANDS Load Measurement Commands A = Request Load Unit The ASCII command A requests the Force Tester “Default” load unit. Type character A, then ENTER This sends the configured load units, e.g. ozf, gf, lbf, kgf or N. B = Stop Continuous Sending of Load Values The ASCII command S is used to request a continuous transmission of load measurement values.
  • Page 119 N = Clear Both Tension and Compression Peak Values This ASCII command clears both the tension and compression peak values simultaneously. Type character N, then ENTER. Clears both tension and compression peaks from the memory. P = Request the Peak Tension Load Value This ASCII command is used to request the peak tension load value.
  • Page 120 Z = Zero (Reset) Load Value to Zero The ASCII command Z is used to reset or zero the load value. Requesting the command Z will zero the load (L) value on the CS Console. Type character Z, then ENTER. The Load (L) result displayed at the Console is returned to zero.
  • Page 121 m = Request Load & Distance Pairs The ASCII command m is used to request a pair of load and distance results. When the m command is requested, the CS System will transmit a load result with its corresponding distance result. Type character m, then ENTER.
  • Page 122 w = Request Upper Distance Limit The ASCII command w is used to send and display the upper distance limit configured using the h command. Type character w, then ENTER. The upper distance limit value set using the command h is displayed at the computer. x = Send Distance Value The ASCII command x is used to send the current distance value.

  • Page 123: Technical Specifications

    18.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CS225 Maximum Force (Tension and Compression) 1000N (225lbf) Crosshead Travel Between Eye Ends 500mm (19.7in) Throat Depth 180mm (7.1in) Displayed Distance Resolution 0.01mm (.001in) Crosshead Speed Range 0.01 to 1270mm/min (0.001-50in/min) Crosshead Speed Accuracy - Unloaded +/-1.0% of Selected Speed - 2% to 100% of Max Speed Crosshead Distance Accuracy - Unloaded +/-0.25% of Reading - 2% to 100% of Max Travel Load cell Force Accuracy (Non Dedicated) +/-0.25% of Full Scale...

  • Page 124: Overall Dimensions

    19.0 OVERALL DIMENSIONS CS225 Height 1016 40.0 Width (excluding control console) 18.1 Depth 21.9 Base Height Throat Depth CS1100 Height 1301 51.2 Width (excluding control console) 18.1 Depth 21.9 Base Height Throat Depth CS User Manual 123...

  • Page 125: Rohs Tables

    20.0 RoHS TABLES Restricted Substance Status Table 1 Restricted Substance Status Table 2 124 CS User Manual...
  • Page 126 CS User Manual 125...

  • Page 127: Spare Parts Kits

    21.0 SPARE PARTS KITS SPK-CS225 Sheet A 126 CS User Manual...
  • Page 128 SPK-CS225 Sheet B CS User Manual 127...
  • Page 129 CS225 SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPK/LS/0004/A MOTOR DRIVE PC BOARD ASSEMBLY SPK/CS/0005 PROCESSOR PC BOARD ASSEMBLY SPK/LS/0006/A MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH ENCODER SPK/LS/0007 CROSSHEAD LIMIT ACTUATOR ARM SPK/LS/0008 LIMIT STOP SCREW ASSEMBLY SPK/CS/0009 CONTROL CONSOLE TABLET SPK/CS/0010 BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY SPK/LS/0011/A FUSES - (1 PAIR) SPK/CS/0012...
  • Page 130 CS225 SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPK/LS/0034 LOOM - PSU TO E-STOP SWITCH SPK/LS/0035/A FOLDING COVERS 500-800mm TRAVEL (1 PAIR) SPK/LS/0036 LIMIT SWITCHES (1 PAIR) WITH HARDWARE SPK/LS/0037/A TIMING BELT SPK/CS/0038 T-SLOT ASSEMBLY SPK/LS/0039A LINEAR RAIL ASSEMBLY 500mm TRAVEL SPK/LS/0040 TOP COVER SPK/CS/0041...
  • Page 131 SPK-CS1100 Sheet A 130 CS User Manual...
  • Page 132 SPK-CS1100 Sheet B CS User Manual 131...
  • Page 133 CS1100 SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPK/LS/0004/A MOTOR DRIVE PC BOARD ASSEMBLY SPK/CS/0005 PROCESSOR PC BOARD ASSEMBLY SPK/LS/0006/B MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH ENCODER SPK/LS/0007 CROSSHEAD LIMIT ACTUATOR ARM SPK/LS/0008 LIMIT STOP SCREW ASSEMBLY SPK/CS/0009 CONTROL CONSOLE TABLET SPK/CS/0010 BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY SPK/LS/0011/B FUSES - (1 PAIR) SPK/CS/0012...
  • Page 134 CS1100 SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPK/LS/0034 LOOM - PSU TO E-STOP SWITCH SPK/LS/0035/A FOLDING COVERS 500-800mm TRAVEL (1 PAIR) SPK/LS/0036 LIMIT SWITCHES (1 PAIR) WITH HARDWARE SPK/LS/0037/B TIMING BELT SPK/CS/0038 T-SLOT ASSEMBLY SPK/LS/0039B LINEAR RAIL ASSEMBLY 800mm TRAVEL SPK/LS/0040 TOP COVER SPK/CS/0041...
  • Page 135 The material in this document is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this Part No. 01/3953 document to assure its accuracy, AMETEK, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, nor from the use of the information contained herein. April 2014 ©...

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