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Automated Softening Point Tester Model ASP-5 Maintenance Manual Ver.1.10 070913 Read this manual thoroughly before using the product, and store in a safe place for future reference. TANAKA SCIENTIFIC LTD, TOKYO, JAPAN...
1. Changing Settings The switches on the front of the control unit can be used to change settings. While holding down the RESET key, press the FUNCTION key. Then release only the RESET key to display the menu shown in Fig.1. Select the necessary menu item by using the right/left keys to move the cursor, and press the FUNCTION key to confirm the selection.
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Rate Bath liquid, initial heating, base, limiter, auto start temperature, temperature rise rate, and PID settings Range Mode, bath liquid, one-sided test, safety stop temperature, and upper and lower measuring temperature limits ...
1.1 Heater Output Flow · Start: The initial heat is calculated and output (base heater + initial heater). · 1 min (water), 2 min (glycerin) later: The initial heater is turned off for the base heater and bias heater output. ·...
· Det.sens The default is 85%. A drop is detected when the receiver input level has dropped to "Average detector input over preceding 10 to 20 seconds × Detection sensitivity ÷ 100". During a test, check the status on the secondary display (press the CHECK key). ...
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· Ext.out "Computer" in default. Select either "Printer" or "Computer" to specify the equipment connected to the RS-232C port. · Inst No. Low-order two digits of the serial number of the Test unit. This can be used as an identification number for external connections. ·...
1.3 Temperature Unit Selection and Temperature Correction The temperature correction screen is used to make any corrections if there are any differences between the temperature display and the softening point thermometer. The tester handles two kinds of bath liquid (water and glycerin). Compare the temperature sensor (displayed temperature) of the tester and the softening point thermometer while using the necessary bath liquid in advance to check the differences.
1.4 Date and Time Settings (Optional) If a clock board is included with the unit, date and time are set prior to shipping. When necessary, the date and time can be adjusted as follows: ...
2. I/O Check From the standard main screen, press the up key and down key and RESET key together, then release the RESET key to display the I/O check screen. Move the cursor to a setting using the right/left keys, change the setting to ON or OFF using the up/down keys, and check individual I/O equipment.
If the light beam is passed just above the bottom plate, reflected beam from the bottom plate disturb the correct detection. The axis of light beam of ASP-5 is passing 5 mm above the upper surface of the bottom plate. So, ASP-5 detects ball falls 25 mm below the...
4.2. Unit Faults and Countermeasures Table 1 Control Unit Troubleshooting Problem Things to check Countermeasure Nothing is Cannot start, protector activated Check short circuit displayed. heater Cannot start, protector did not activate Replace power supply.
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Table 2 Test Unit Troubleshooting Problem Things to check Countermeasure Samples are not The heater has an open circuit. Replace the heater. heated. The heater has no open circuit. Replace the heater SSR. The heater output Go to the I/O check mode, Set SSR “off” Replace the heater does not become and then RL “on”, Heater output become...
Failure to do so may result in an electric shock or fault. Caution: When making replacements, use genuine Tanaka parts only. 5.1 Control Unit Parts Replacement Be sure to note down the wiring arrangement before replacing parts so that the wiring can be reconnected after replacement.
(CN2). (When viewed from the panel, the internal battery is located on the right.) (2) Replacing the ROM Insert the ROM with its notch on the CN2 side, as shown in Fig. 22. CNA (CN1) Connector code (CN1) (−) Internal battery ROM notch...
(4) Replacing the power supply Disconnect all cables connected to the main board. Disconnect all cables connected to the 8-pin terminals of the power supply. Be sure to record the wiring in advance. (Sort the cables by terminal numbers for easy wiring.) Remove the two screws from the bottom of the control unit and detach the power supply.
Remove the light receiver assembly with the L-shaped bracket. Detach the assembly from the L-shaped bracket and replace. After replacement, reassemble the components in reverse order. (3) Replacing the heater Remove the plate from the right side of the test unit. Remove two screws from the center of the shield and detach the shield.
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ASP-5 RS-232C Instruction (1) Specification - half-duplex start-stop transmission - baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 bps - data length: 7 bits - parity check: even number parity - character code: ASCII code - start bit: 1 bit - stop bit: 2 bits (2) How to change Baud Rate The factory setting is 1200bps.
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Table 1 Baud Rate DIP SW No.1 DIP SW No.2 DIP SW No.3 DIP SW No.4 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps (3) Connection The connection to a computer is through the 25 pin or 9 pin D-Sub type connector located at the back of the control unit.
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(6) Example for Connection As an example for the connection, connection with IBM/AT compatible is as illustrated below. Tester(25P) Computer(25P) Tester(25P) Computer(9P)
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(7) Transmitted Data The data consists of ASCII coded 39 characters. It starts with “STX” and ends with “ETX”. Instrument No. (6 ltrs) Test No. (6 ltrs) Softening Point, Left (5 ltrs) Softening Point, Right (5 ltrs) Reserve ( 5 ltrs) Instrument No.: The first 4 characters represent the model;...
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4 RD 0.3 5 OR 0.3 BL 0.3 6 GY 0.3 7 Ferrite Core 0443-164151 GY 0.3 20 Sheet Switch Signal Cable Connect to DS2 MAIN PCB CLB1 - Flat cable for VFD COMMON-MAIN-XX-XX To Test Unit CLB1 Panel PCB FP7-PNL-xx-xx CLB2 - Flat cable for Panel PCB ASP-1 DRAWN NO. SHEET NO. ASP-5 Control Unit Wiring Diagram 名称: *: Twist and Cover with Tubing 基板名: VERSION DRAWN BY DATE Takashi Hori 2006.05.31 TANAKA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED...
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OR 1.25 SP-2 TER2 OR 1.25 1R2A OR 1.25 OR 1.25 OR 0.75 DRAWN NO. ASP-2 SHEET NO. GY 1.25 GY 1.25 GY 1.25 GY 1.25 GY 1.25 GY 0.75 SP-2 ASP-5 Test Unit Wiring Diagram 名称: BK 1.25 EARTH Silicone Cover 1.25 Twist T3110-000 基板名: OR 1.25 Silicone Cover 1.25 VERSION DRAWN BY DATE GY 1.25 Takashi Hori 2006.05.31 T03A 5P TANAKA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED...