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Mark-10 ES Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Force Test Stands Series MODEL ESM301 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    With proper usage, we are confident that you will get many years of great service with this product. Mark-10 test stands are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial environ- ments.

  • Page 3: List Of Included Items

    User’s Guide LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS Qty. Item ESM301 test stand Force gauge mounting screw User’s guide (this booklet) Power cord Cable, controller to test frame, 6” Cable, USB to RJ11 (for optional integrated travel indication) ESM301-002-X column extension (optional) ESM301-003 bench mounting kit (optional) 09-1143 multi-function cable (optional) 09-1056 serial cable (optional)

  • Page 4: Mechanical Setup And Safety

    If using a grip or fixture from a supplier other than Mark-10, ensure that it is constructed of suita- bly rugged materials and components.
  • Page 5 Once the test stand is in a stable and secure position, install a force gauge with four thumb screws (provided). All Mark-10 gauges (except the Series CG) mount directly without adapters. Grips can be mounted onto the force gauge and test stand base.
  • Page 6 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand 1. Fuse 2. Controller Cable Connector Plug one end of the cable into this connector, and the other end into the connector as shown in the illustration on the following page. If this cable is not connected, the error message ENCODER ERROR will be shown on the display and the test stand cannot be operated.
  • Page 7 User’s Guide The illustration above depicts proper connection of the controller cable 3.5 Connecting Power Plug one end of the power cord into its receptacle at the rear of the controller and the other end into a wall outlet with local earth ground (3-prong connector).

  • Page 8: Operation Basics

    Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand After the above safety checks and procedures have been per- formed, the test stand may be powered on and is ready for opera- tion. OPERATION BASICS 4.1 Operational Safety The following safety checks and procedures should be performed before and during operation: 1.
  • Page 9 User’s Guide and others in the vicinity from shards or debris. 5. When the test stand is not in use, ensure that the power is turned off to prevent accidental engagement of any of the controls. 4.2 Controls Layout DISPLAY EMERGENCY STOP STOP /...

  • Page 10: Test Parameter Setup

    Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand TEST PARAMETER SETUP This section provides configuration instructions for each test pa- rameter. Parameters include: Parameter Standard / Optional Units of speed selection Standard Speed (same for both directions) Standard Password configuration Standard Programmable travel limits Optional Overload protection Optional...
  • Page 11 User’s Guide ready to be saved, press ESC to exit Test Parameter Setup. The screen will show SAVE CHANGES? Pressing YES will save the changes and the display will revert to current status. Pressing NO will not save the changes and return to the Test Parameter Setup menu.
  • Page 12 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand 5.1 Speed, Up Speed, Down Speed (SPEED, UP SPEED, DN SPEED) If the independent up and down speed option has not been en- abled, the up and down speeds will be the same, and is pro- grammed in the SPEED parameter.
  • Page 13 User’s Guide AUTO RETURN: o f f ENTR Cycles through the available settings + or – Returns to the Test Parameter Setup menu ENTR Exits the parameter without saving changes Note: If AUTO RETURN is turned on, CYCLING is automatically turned off and the KEYS parameter is automatically set to MAIN- TAINED mode.
  • Page 14 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand Increases the number of cycles in incre- ments of 1. Holding down + will increment at an increasingly faster rate. If 99999 is reached the next number will be 00000 and continue incrementing. Decreases the number of cycles in incre- –...
  • Page 15 User’s Guide Increases dwell time in increments of .1. Holding down + will increment at an increasingly faster rate. If 9999.9 is reached the next number will be 0 and con- tinue incrementing. Decreases dwell time in increments of .1. Holding –...
  • Page 16 (see Section 5.7). The value for Mark-10 gauges is ±1V. Adjustable voltage allows for compatibility with other force gauges as well.
  • Page 17 User’s Guide C O V E R L O A D : 2 0 % E S C ENTR Cycles through the available settings + or – Returns to the Test Parameter Setup menu ENTR Exits the parameter without saving changes 5.8 Control Source (CONTROL) This setting corresponds to the source of test stand control.
  • Page 18 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand 5.9 Baud Rate (BAUD RATE) This setting corresponds to the baud rate setting of the computer program controlling the test stand. Default setting: 9600 Available settings: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 B A U D R A T E : 9 6 0 0 E SC...
  • Page 19 User’s Guide 8 - 1 n ST OP & PAR: ENTR Cycles through the available settings + or – Returns to the Test Parameter Setup menu ENTR Exits the parameter without saving changes 5.11 Units of Speed (UNITS) Default setting: in/min Available settings: in/min, mm/min U N I T S : mm/min...
  • Page 20 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand down. Releasing the button will stop movement imme- diately. 3. Auto Holding down the button for more than 0.5 seconds will enter momentary mode, at which time an audible indi- cator will sound and the LED indicator on the button pushed will be illuminated.
  • Page 21 User’s Guide STOP & PAR: 8-1n UNITS: in/min PASSWORD: 0000 (off) KEYS: maintained Default setting: off Available settings: off, on D EFAU LT?: ENTR Cycles through the available settings + or – Returns to the Test Parameter Setup menu ENTR Exits the parameter without saving changes 5.14 Password (NEW PWORD) If desired, a password can be set to prevent unwanted changes to...

  • Page 22: Operating Modes

    Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand Increases the number in increments of 1. Holding down + will increment at an increasingly faster rate. If 9999 is reached the next number will be 0000 and continue incrementing. Decreases the number in increments of 1. Holding –...
  • Page 23 User’s Guide If travel indication is enabled, the screen appears as follows: TRAVEL SPEED 1 . 2 7 5 . 0 0 m e n u m i n m a x S E T Enters Test Parameter Setup menu Sets speed to minimum speed Sets speed to maximum speed Sets speed to the programmed SPEED, UP SPEED,...
  • Page 24 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand Basic & Auto Return Modes (travel indication enabled): TRAVEL SPEED 1 . 2 7 5 . 0 0 m e n u m i n m a x S E T Cycling Mode (travel indication not enabled): C Y C L E S : 0 0 0 2 4 m e n u...
  • Page 25 User’s Guide will be flashing, signifying that it is active and can be incremented by pressing +. To advance to the next digit, press –>. Change sub- sequent digits in the same fashion. Once the complete password has been entered, press ENTR. If correct, the display will enter Test Parameter Setup Mode.
  • Page 26 6.3.3 Overload Protection The 09-1143 cable is required for overload protection of a Mark-10 force gauge. If overload protection is enabled, the crosshead will stop when the programmed percentage of full scale of the force gauge has been reached.
  • Page 27 User’s Guide 6.4 Auto Return Mode With this setting, the crosshead moves to a limit switch, force set point, or travel distance, whichever occurs first, and stops. Then, the crosshead returns at maximum speed to the other limit, which- ever occurs first, and stops. The speed at which the crosshead trav- els is dictated by the SPEED setting or UP SPEED and DN SPEED settings (if independent speeds is enabled).
  • Page 28 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand C Y C L E S : 0 0 0 2 4 m i n m e n u m a x S E T As in Basic Mode, the min, max, and set soft keys are active dur- ing crosshead movement.
  • Page 29 User’s Guide CYCLES: 0 0 0 2 4 R E S E T At this point, there are two options: 1. Canceling the cycle sequence: Press RESET to stop and reset the cycle sequence. The cycle counter will revert to the number of cycles originally programmed.
  • Page 30 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand 6.5 PC Mode The ESM301 can be controlled by a computer via serial communi- cation. A list of supported ASCII commands is provided below. All commands must be lowercase. Request speed Set travel units to inches Enter cycle mode Move crosshead down Set speed (ex.

  • Page 31: Communicating With Mesurgauge Software

    UL = crosshead at upper limit DL = crosshead at lower limit Commands relating to Mark-10 force gauges are NOT the same as indicated in the respective user’s guides. A list of supported ASCII commands is provided below. All commands must be uppercase:...
  • Page 32 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand 8.1 Force data only 1. Check physical connections (refer to Section 3.4). 2. Force gauge settings (refer to the gauge’s user’s guide). 1. Set to automatic output of every sample. 2. Disable Mitutoyo BCD output. 3.
  • Page 33 2. Set the Control mode to Console. 5. The Gauge Settings tab and all other gauge-related functions cannot be used while MESURgauge is connected to the ESM301. It is intended for use only when connected to a Mark-10 force gauge directly.

  • Page 34: Feature Activation

    Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand FEATURE ACTIVATION This menu displays the features that are enabled and disabled. Those that are disabled can be activated. Features that are enabled are indicated by ON, and those that are disabled are indicated by OFF.
  • Page 35 0 1 3 9 0 2 7 > ENTR The request code must be supplied to Mark-10 or a distributor, who will then provide a corresponding authorization code to activate the feature. The process for entering the authorization code is as follows: 1.

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Service

    Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand 9.3 Demo Mode All ESM301 test stands are shipped in Demo Mode, which provides full functionality of all available features (except integrated travel indication) for an evaluation period of 160 operating hours. Demo Mode can be disabled by pressing STOP while turning on power to the test stand.
  • Page 37 2. Turn off power to the test stand and disconnect the power cord. Attempt to loosen subcomponents of the test stand (ex. fasteners, brackets, etc). All components should be firmly attached. If any looseness is detected, stop using the test stand and contact Mark-10 or a dis- tributor for instructions.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand SPECIFICATIONS Load capacity 300 lbF [1.5 kN] @ Up to 24 in/min [610 mm/min] 200 lbF [1 kN] @ >24 in/min [>610 mm/min] Standard speed range 0.5-13 in/min [13-330 mm/min] Maximum travel 11.5 in [292 mm] Speed setting accuracy ±0.2% Speed variation with load...
  • Page 39 User’s Guide NOTES:...
  • Page 40 Model ESM301 Programmable Force Test Stand Mark-10 Corporation has been an innovator in the Force and Torque measurement fields since 1979. We strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction through excellence in product design, manu- facturing and customer support. In addition to our standard line of products we can provide modifications and custom designs for OEM applications.

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