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LaboForce-1
Instruction Manual
Manual No.: 15277001
.08.2012
Date of Release

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  • Page 1 LaboForce-1 Instruction Manual Manual No.: 15277001 .08.2012 Date of Release...
  • Page 2 Service Manuals: Struers Service Manual may only be used by a trained technician authorised by Struers. The Service Manual may only be used in connection with Struers equipment covered by the Service Manual. Struers assumes no responsibility for errors in the manual text/illustrations. The information in this manual is subject to changes without notice.
  • Page 3 The equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and as detailed in the Instruction Manual. The equipment is designed for use with consumables supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for damage(s) to the user or the equipment.
  • Page 4 LaboForce-1 Instruction Manual Disposal Equipment marked with a WEEE symbol contain electrical and electronic components and must not be disposed of as general waste. Please contact your local authorities for information on the correct method of disposal in accordance with national legislation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Page Getting Started     Checking the Contents of Packing ............. 2  Getting Acquainted with LaboForce-1 ..........2  Setting up LaboForce-1 ..............3  Adjusting the Specimen Mover Position ..........3  Distance to Preparation Disc ............ 3  Connecting LaboForce-1 ..............4 ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Washer, 3 mm for levelling of column height Set of Instruction Manuals Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the location and Getting Acquainted with names of the LaboForce-1 components. LaboForce-1  Handle  Distance adjustment screw  Force adjustment screw ...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Laboforce-1

    Remove the plastic lid from the pre-punched hole for the  LaboForce column. Move LaboPol to the left so that the part of the machine where LaboForce-1 is to be mounted is free of the table. Lead the LaboForce-1 column through the hole. Mount and ...

  • Page 8: Connecting Laboforce-1

    Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the type plate on the back of the machine. To let the LaboPol know that a LaboForce-1 is connected, the Communication communications plug attached to the power cable has to be...

  • Page 9: Mounting A Drip Lubricator

    LaboForce-1 Instruction Manual A drip lubricator  can be mounted on the LaboForce-1 to supply Mounting a Drip Lubricator the necessary lubricant during the preparation process. (Accessory) Remove the drip lubricator from its box.  Loosen the finger screw  underneath LaboForce-1.

  • Page 10: Operation

    LaboForce-1 Instruction Manual 2. Operation Lift the thrust pad on the adjustment screw to make room for  Inserting a Specimen the specimen. Place the specimen in one of the holes of the specimen mover  plate and lower the thrust pad.

  • Page 11: Operating Laboforce-1

    LaboDoser: Stops automatically after the pre-set time. Remember LaboForce-1 will start rotating as soon as LaboPol is switched on unless the switch “specimen mover” on the back of LaboPol has been switched off. As specimens must fit the holes in the specimen mover plate...

  • Page 12: Operating A Drip Lubricator

    Exchange the soap solution with clean water and repeat the  above procedure. Empty the lubricator.  Put the lubricator back on LaboForce-1 and tighten the finger  screw. Refill with lubricant and mount the lid.  Follow the Instructions for Use that are supplied with the Dosing LaboDoser Dosing Unit Unit.
  • Page 13 LaboForce-1 Instruction Manual Reference Guide Table of Contents Page Accessories   ................10  Struers Metalog Guide™   ............ 11  Maintenance     Every Day ..................12  Every Week ..................12  Trouble-Shooting   ..............13  Technical Data   ..............14 ...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    LaboForce-1 Instruction Manual 1. Accessories Please refer to the for details of the range LaboForce brochure available. Remember... Struers offers a comprehensive range of consumables for grinding and polishing. Please ask for separate leaflets.

  • Page 15: Struers Metalog Guide

    LaboForce-1 Instruction Manual 2. Struers Metalog Guide ™ LaboForce-1 is designed for preparation of most materials. In Struers Metalog Guide™ you will find a detailed description of grinding/polishing methods for automated mechanical specimen preparation. Struers Metalog Guide™ offers preparation methods for the most common materials, based on a simple analysis of two key properties: hardness and ductility.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Exchange the soap solution with water and repeat the above  procedure. Empty the lubricator.  Put the lubricator back on LaboForce-1 and tighten the finger  screw. Refill with lubricant and remount the lid.  Cleaning a LaboDoser Dosing...

  • Page 17: Trouble-Shooting

    Cause Action The specimen mover The switch for the specimen mover on the Set the switch to “on”. plate on LaboForce-1 back of LaboPol is set to “off”. does not start turning. The specimen mover Force too high. Reduce the force.

  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity Noise Level 46 dB (A) at idle running, at a distance of 0.25m/10” from the machine Power Supply LaboForce-1 is connected directly to LaboPol Dimensions and Width 190 mm/7.5” (including drip lubricator) Weight Depth 265 mm/10.5”...
  • Page 19 Adjust the force by turning the adjustment screw.  Stop the grinding/polishing machine.  Replacing a Unlock the LaboForce-1 handle and let it move into top  Grinding/Polishing Disc position. Change the disc on the turntable. ...
  • Page 21 The equipment complies with the American standards: Information UL508. The above has been declared according to the global method, module A Christian Skjold Heyde, Date: 23. 02.2016 Vice President, R & D and Production, Struers ApS  Overensstemmelseserklæring Dansk Fabrikant, Struers ApS...
  • Page 22  Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...
  • Page 23 LaboForce-1/-3 Spare Parts and Diagrams Manual No.: 15217001 Date of Release 14.08.2007...
  • Page 24 The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the present version of the equipment. The content of this manual is the property of Struers. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers is not allowed.
  • Page 25 Table of contents Drawing LaboForce-1 Spare Parts list for LaboForce-1 Illustration of LaboForce-1 Circuit diagram, LaboForce-1, 220-240V, 50/60Hz..15273125C Circuit diagram, LaboForce-1, 100-120V, 50/60Hz..15273115A LaboForce-3 Spare Parts list for LaboForce-3 Illustration of LaboForce-3 Circuit diagram, LaboForce-3, 220-240V, 50/60Hz..15213100B Circuit diagram, LaboForce-3, 100-120V, 50/60Hz..
  • Page 26 2ZC01630 01-330 MS-Counter Nut 2TD20102 Specimen Mover 20-10 ULS Screw M5x8 2TR80508 20-50 Presure Spring ø12.5 x ø1 2GF10124 Various parts for LaboForce-1 Lubricator for LaboForce, complete 15210051 L-70 Counter Nut MFG16X1,5 2TC60016 L-80 Steel Disc ø16.5x30x3 2ZC01633 L-90 Steel Disc ø16.5x30x1...
  • Page 27 LaboForce-1/-3 Spare Parts and Diagrams Illustration of LaboForce-1...
  • Page 28 ALL WIRINGS 0,75mm², EXCEPT OTHERWISE MARKED. YE/GN COLOR CODES: BK = BLACK BN = BROWN RD = RED REV. A: STRUERS A/S VALHOEJSALLE 176 VT -> OR, OR -> VT OR = ORANGE DK-2610 ROEDOVRE C1 0,1µF -> 0,12µF DENMARK...
  • Page 29 ALL WIRINGS 0,75mm², EXCEPT OTHERWISE MARKED. COLOR CODES: BK = BLACK BN = BROWN YE/GN RD = RED OR = ORANGE STRUERS A/S VALHOEJSALLE 176 YE = YELLOW REV. A: DK-2610 ROEDOVRE OR -> VT, VT -> OR GN = GREEN C1 0,6µF ->...
  • Page 30 LaboForce-1/-3 Spare Parts and Diagrams LaboForce-3 Pos. Spare Part Part No. LaboForce-3 Lubricator for LaboForce 15210051 1-100 Knob 2GH00160 Specimen Mover 41-150 Gas Spring 350N 2YS00317 41-250 Release spring 14810024 41-340 Safety Switch 2SS35059 41-410 Lifting Spring 14810025 41-420 Buffer, Rubber...
  • Page 31 LaboForce-1/-3 Spare Parts and Diagrams Illustration of LaboForce-3...
  • Page 32 BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM PLATE XPE1 YE/GN ALL WIRINGS 1², EXCEP T OTHERWISE MARKED. COLOR CODES: BK = BLACK STRUERS A/S REV.: B. VALHOEJSALLE 176 BN = BROWN DK-2610 ROEDOVRE M2; WIRE COLOR CHANGE DENMARK RD = RED PHONE:+45 3670 3500...
  • Page 33 3x0,75mm~ XPE3 BOTTOM BOTTOM PLATE P LATE XPE I YEIGN ALL WIRINGS 1~, E XCEPT OTHERWISE MARKED, COLOR CODES: BLACK STRUERS AJS VALHOEJSALIE 178 BROWN 0102810 ROEOOVRE DENMARK PHONE ~45 3870 3500 YELLOW CIRCUIT 0IAGRAM~ LaboForce-3 GREEN MAINS SUPPLY, boy 120V 50160Hz.
  • Page 34 LaboForce-1/-3 Spare Parts and Diagrams Lubricator for LaboForce Pos. Spare Part Part No. O-rings for lubricator 15210055 51-30 O-ring 6.07-1.78 51-120 O-ring 2.00-1.00 51-60 Lupo bottle 14820028 51-70 Lid for Lupo 14820056 Illustration of Lupo...
  • Page 36  Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...

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