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Page 1: Operating Instructions
PROBE TACK TESTER MODEL PT-2000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHEMINSTRUMENTS 510 COMMERCIAL DRIVE FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 (513) 860-1598 www.cheminstruments.com Revision 1.0 August 13, 2019... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
DWELL TIME MEASUREMENT ................. 18 EZ DATA SOFTWARE SYSTEM .................. 19 MAINTENANCE ......................21 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................21 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ............... 21 CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN ..............22 LOAD CELL REMOVAL ..................23 P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) -
Page 3: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new ChemInstruments Probe Tack Tester. This versatile, user-friendly, carefully designed instrument allows you to determine probe tack values of adhesive laminates. WARNING: This equipment can cause injury if not used properly. It is the operator’s responsibility to observe all safety rules and warnings. -
Page 4: Unpacking
UNPACKING ChemInstruments has made every effort to ensure that the Probe Tack Tester arrives at your location without damage. Carefully unpack the instrument and check for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If any damage did occur during transit, notify the carrier immediately. -
Page 5: Assembly
Complete the connection by inserting the male end of the power cord into an appropriate AC outlet. Notice that the on/off power switch is located directly beside the power cord receptacle on the backside of the test frame. P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) -
Page 6: Key Components
LOAD CELL ASSEMBLY consists of the mounting bracket for the load cell with grip. CALIBRATION HOOK is used to hang the weights during the calibration procedure. Annular Ring Probe Load Cell Assembly Calibration Hook P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) - Page 7 TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY is the control center for the PT-2000. P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000)
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Page 8: Touch Screen Format
Graph – will display the graph, minimum, maximum, and average values of the last test. Statistics – will display the minimum, maximum, average, variance, standard deviation, and work of the last test. P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) - Page 9 If there are 30 seconds of no screen activity when in any of the setup screens except the qualify operation screen, then the machine will exit the setup screen and return to the main screen. P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000)
- Page 10 Touch anywhere on the screen to exit the graph screen and return to the main screen. STATISTICS SCREEN The statistics screen will display the minimum, maximum, average, variance, standard deviation, and work of the last test. 10 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000)
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Page 11: Theory Of Operation
The following message will always appear on power up. The system must establish the location of the home switch on power up. It will then go its starting position. 11 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) -
Page 12: Machine Setup
6. Set the high calibration value by selecting CHANGE and entering the value of the weight in grams and select ENTER. 7. Make sure that the calibration weight is completely at rest and then select OK. 12 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) - Page 13 8. The display will show the main screen and the current reading of force will be displayed under CURRENT LOAD. 9. Verify the calibration by hanging a different calibration weight on the calibration wire. 10. Repeat the calibration procedure if necessary. 13 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000)
- Page 14 2. Select SPEED from the setup screen. 3. Select CHANGE and enter the desired sled speed in the selected units and press ENTER. Select OK to confirm the entered speed. 14 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000)
- Page 15 The user will not be able to change these 2 settings while this mode is selected. 1. Select SETUP from the main screen. 2. Select MODE from the setup screen. 3. Select the appropriate mode and select OK to confirm. 15 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000)
- Page 16 QUALIFY OPERATION Some of the hardware functions of the PT-2000 can be verified with the qualify operation screen. Current Load – displays the force currently measured by the load cell. It will be displayed in the selected units. Current Speed – displays the set speed of the test platform.
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Page 17: Running A Test
NOTE: Make sure the load cell has been calibrated before conducting a test. TEST PROCEDURE The ChemInstruments Probe Tack Tester is very simple to use. The following is the correct procedure for running a Probe Tack Test. See pictures that follow this procedure for clarification of terms. -
Page 18: Dwell Time Measurement
Dwell time is measured from the first data point that is less than -5 grams to the first data point that is greater than 0 grams. Data points are collected every 1 millisecond. 18 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) -
Page 19: Ez Data Software System
EZ DATA SOFTWARE SYSTEM EZ Data is a ChemInstruments program that runs on your computer and will allow you to interface to your ChemInstruments machine in order to save test data files, save raw test data to excel, graph and crop test data, tabulate test data files, and overlay test data files. - Page 20 The following picture is the main screen of EZ Data with a PT-2000 connected. This screen will show the current load as a value and a real time graph as data is collected from the load cell. It shows the test setup parameters. It will also allow you to change the test parameters.
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Page 21: Maintenance
As with any precision equipment it is important to provide care and maintenance to ensure proper performance and long life. General cleaning and care will ensure accurate test and trouble free performance. 21 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) -
Page 22: Cleaning The Touch Screen
Note: Most products contain 1-3% Isopropyl Alcohol by volume, which is within acceptable limits for Resistive Touch Panel cleaning use. Caution: Many products contain Ammonia, Phosphates, and/or Ethylene Glycol, which are NOT ACCEPTABLE; check product content label carefully. 22 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000) -
Page 23: Load Cell Removal
After the two screws are removed, gently pull the assembly back, exposing the connector. Disconnect the connector. Be careful not to tug on the wires. 23 | P a g e Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-2000)
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