Chatillon TCM Series Operation Manual

Chatillon TCM Series Operation Manual

Motorized test stand

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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 TCM Series Operation Manual Motorized Test Stand Model 100 and 350...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts Included with the TCM Series .
  • Page 4: Reference And Registration

    „ „ „ „ „ WELCOME Thank you for your purchase of the TCM Series Motorized Test Stand. Your TCM is a combination of leading edge technology and rugged industrial design. To get the most out of future improvements and updates, be sure to register your product on our website.
  • Page 5: Warnings

    Factors affecting required safety measures include industry, application, material under test, and location of use. Operators of TCM Series Materials Testers must heed the following warnings at all times. Crush Hazard—Allow only one person to handle or operate Electrical Hazard—Disconnect the electrical power mains be-...
  • Page 6: Overview

    TCM Series motorized testers are designed to be use with Chatillon DF Series digital force gauges. The TCM Series has a compact design, making it ideal for the laboratory or production environment. The machine is designed for benchtop installations. These testers are designed to operate in a vertical orientation...
  • Page 7: Front Panel Buttons

    Overview  „ „ „ „ „ FRONT PANEL BUTTONS There are eight touch sensitive buttons on the front panel of the TCM used to set the crosshead speed, set the modes of operation and control the motion of the crosshead. The haptic buttons vibrate when the command is registered by the TCM. The buttons are as follows: •...
  • Page 8: Jog Up

    Overview  Jog Up Jog crosshead in the positive direction at speed indicated on display. will briefly appear on the display indicating success and will flash STOP upon the button release. When the Mode is set to Tension, and the Jog Up button is pressed, the crosshead will move up at the set speed. The message on the display will flash between and the set speed.
  • Page 9: Mode

    Overview  Mode The Mode button is used for two purposes. It sets the mode of crosshead operation for the TCM and it is used to set the crosshead speed units. On <1s duration button press, switch between the following modes: Tension ...
  • Page 10: Millimeters Per Minute

    Overview  Millimeters per Minute When the indicator is illuminated, the units for the crosshead speed (as indicated on the Speed Indication Display) will be in millimeters per minute. Inches per Minute When the indicator is illuminated, the units for the crosshead speed (as indicated on the Speed Indication Display) will be in inches per minute.
  • Page 11: Compression-Cycle

    Overview  Compression-Cycle When the Compression indicator is illuminated, and the Tension indicator is dimly lit, this indicates the Compression-Cycle mode of operation. In this mode, the crosshead will move in the compression direction (at the speed indicated on the display) when instructed to do so by pressing the Start/ Stop button.
  • Page 12: Rear Panel Ports And Connections

    Overview  „ „ „ „ „ REAR PANEL PORTS AND CONNECTIONS The rear panel has provisions for the following functions and connections. These are as follows: • • Communication Port (DB 9-pin Female) Main Power Switch • • Digital Force Gauge (DFG) Port DB 9-pin Male Main Power Fuse •...
  • Page 13: Main Power Switch

    Note: Make sure power is Off at the TCM Series tester before inserting the remote Footswitch Controller. The Footswitch Controller has an 8 foot (2.5 m) length cable with stereo jack connector. The connector is inserted into the back of the TCM Series console.
  • Page 14: Emergency Switch

    Overview  „ „ „ „ „ EMERGENCY SWITCH The Emergency switch is the large red button located in the front and on the right side of the base cover, next to the front panel. When this button is depressed, power is removed from the tester. Activate Emergency Stop Travel Limit Switches To activate the emergency stop button, press firmly in a downward direction.
  • Page 15: Securing The Tcm To A Workbench

    SECURING THE TCM TO A WORKBENCH The TCM Series Motorized Test Stand is a heavy piece of equipment 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.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Standard ... . 197 lbs (90 kg) Extended ... . 209 lbs (94 kg) Measurement System Chatillon DF Series Digital Force Gauge Part Numbering System Model / Force...
  • Page 17: Tcm Dimensions

    Specifications  „ „ „ „ „ TCM DIMENSIONS Extended (1161.0 mm) (46.0 in) Standard 754.0 mm (29.7 in) Following Page 108.0 mm START SPEED (4.3 in) MODE STOP 275.0 mm 431.0 mm (10.8 in) (17.0 in) TCM Operation Manual...
  • Page 18: Tcm Mounting Plate Options

    Specifications  „ „ „ „ „ TCM MOUNTING PLATE OPTIONS Standard Mounting Plate Ø 80.0 2x Ø 9.0 THRU Ø 17.3 x 90° 30.0 ± 0.10 60.0 Optional Multi-Thread Plate Kit (p/n SPK-TCM-005) 6x M6 x1.0 6H THRU 90.0 Ø...
  • Page 19: Support

    Support  Support „ „ „ „ „ OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Description Part Number Multi-thread Plate Kit SPK-TCM-005 T-Slot Table SPK-TCM-011 Foot Switch NC002910 Splinter Shield SPK-TCM-012 Remote Load Cell Adapter Kit SPK-TCM-014 3" Compression Platen SPK-TCM-013 — 3" Platen 17012 5/16-18M #10-32F P-10020 T-Slot Table...
  • Page 20: Contact Us

    Support  „ „ „ „ „ CONTACT US United Kingdom Germany China Singapore Tel +44 (0)1243 833 370 Tel +49 (0)2159 9136 510 Florida Shanghai Tel +65 6484 2388 test.sales@ametek.com info.mct-de@ametek.de Tel +1 (800) 527 9999 Tel +86 21 5868 5111 test.sales@ametek.com test.sales@ametek.com Beijing...
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