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- Page 1 Industrial Products Group Model LX Static Hydraulic Universal Testing System System Concepts Manual M47-17042-EN Revision B www.instron.com The difference is measurable ®...
- Page 2 Instron is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW). Other names, logos, icons and marks identifying Instron products and services referenced herein are trademarks of ITW and may not be used without the prior written permission of ITW.
- Page 3 Caution is used where a hazard may lead to damage to equipment or to loss of data. Instron products, to the best of its knowledge, comply with various national and international safety standards, in as much as they apply to materials and structural testing.
- Page 4 Preliminary Pages Warnings Hazard - Press the Emergency Stop button whenever you consider that an unsafe condition exists. The Emergency Stop button removes hydraulic power or electrical drive from the testing system and brings the hazardous elements of the system to a stop as quickly as possible.
- Page 5 Disconnect equipment from the electrical power supply before removing any electrical safety covers or replacing fuses. Do not reconnect the power source while the covers are removed. Refit covers as soon as possible. Product Support: www.instron.com...
- Page 6 Preliminary Pages Warnings Rotating Machinery Hazard - Disconnect power supplies before removing the covers to rotating machinery. Disconnect equipment from all power supplies before removing any cover which gives access to rotating machinery. Do not reconnect any power supply while the covers are removed unless you are specifically instructed to do so in the manual.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Controls and electronics ............Product Support: www.instron.com... - Page 8 Preliminary Pages Tension/compression control switch ..........59 Series control unit .
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Software test methods that are appropriate for your testing requirements are available. These instructions do not include the development of test methods within the materials testing software. This is covered in more advanced training that can be provided by Instron Service and Training departments. -
Page 10: System Overview
Purpose Warning If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Instron, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Injury to personnel or damage to the system may result. Be sure to read and understand the material presented in these instructions and in any other accompanying instructions. - Page 11 3. HPS and electronics located in base of frame 600LX Frame 300LX Frame shown with shown with J1-Style Crosshead J3-Style Crosshead Figure 1. LX testing systems - various configurations shown. Product Support: www.instron.com...
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Page 12: Frame Configuration Options
(i.e. the frame serial tag). The frame serial tag includes other important system information, including information on your frame’s configuration. Frame configuration information can also be found on your Instron quote. Refer to “Frame configuration options”... -
Page 13: Product Support
In the US and Canada, you can call directly at 1-800-473-7838. Product documentation Instron offers a comprehensive range of documentation to help you get the most out of your Instron products. Depending on what you have purchased, your documentation may include some or all of the... -
Page 14: Calibration And Verification
ASTM, ISO, and EN standards require the system be calibrated when it is installed or when it is moved or relocated. Instron calibrates the system at the factory, and provides a record of readings for the load cell. This frame may be verified on-site to ASTM E-4, BS 1610, DIN 51221, ISO 7500/1, EN 10002-2, JIS B7721, JIS B773 or AFNOR A03-501 standards. -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation Notes
If factory rationalization was purchased, these transducers will be requested 2-3 weeks prior to shipment of the system in order to integrate them. Some instruments can be rationalized separately from the shipment of the system, if necessary, to maintain your testing commitments. Contact your local Instron office for more information. -
Page 16: Interconnections
Chapter 2: Installation Notes Interconnections The following interconnection information is provided for reference. It is not intended to be a complete step-by-step installation procedure, but it does provide a general guideline of what and how system components should be interconnected. Depending on the components supplied with your system, all the interconnections listed may not be necessary for your system. -
Page 17: Electrical Interconnections
(see Figure Expansion Channel Module box 68-Way mini-D cable 1. Encoder cable may have been disconnected from encoder for shipment. Cable remains hardwired to frame interface board. Connect cable end to encoder on bottom of hydraulic cylinder. Product Support: www.instron.com... - Page 18 Chapter 2: Installation Notes 1. System disconnect switch 2. Reservoir sight gauge 3. Incoming power cable 4. HPS controls 5. 59 Series control unit 6. Expansion port (optional) Interlock cable location (optional) Right side Rear Left side Figure 2. Views of frame base. M47-17042-EN...
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Page 19: Software And Computer Setup
SERVICE • indicator of the display is blinking red If the SERVICE display flashes the letter “F” during startup, it indicates that an error has occurred. Refer “Troubleshooting” on page for more information. Product Support: www.instron.com... - Page 20 Chapter 2: Installation Notes Windows 7 operating system Windows XP operating system Figure 3. Local area connection properties. Figure 4. Internet protocol properties. M47-17042-EN...
- Page 21 Ethernet connection). The MAC address is case sensitive. The first six digits (00-90-C2) indicate that the EFI is an Instron device. The last six digits are unique to that EFI to ensure that Partner only communicates with that specific EFI (Figure viii.
- Page 22 Chapter 2: Installation Notes Figure 6. Partner interface type selection. Figure 7. Partner MAC address entry. b. For systems with Bluehill software, perform the following: Start Bluehill. Select the Admin button. (Ensure no methods are open.) iii. On the Admin page, select Configuration. M47-17042-EN...
- Page 23 59-Series control unit (usually below the ethernet connection). The first six digits (00-90-C2) indicate that the EFI is an Instron device. The last six digits are unique to that EFI to ensure that Bluehill only communicates with that specific EFI.
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Page 24: Initial Startup
Chapter 2: Installation Notes Initial startup Equipment required • A 22 mm hex-bit socket (supplied) • A 5/16 in hex-bit socket (supplied) • A torque wrench (supplied) • A ratchet wrench with 3/8 in square-drive (customer supplied) • A wrench with 3/4 in square-drive (customer supplied). The wrench must have a handle length (or extension) that provides enough leverage to loosen a bolt that has been tightened up to 810 N-m (600 lbf-ft) - a handle length (or extension) of 1 m (40 in) or longer is recommended. - Page 25 Once any problems are corrected, enable the frame. Pump Start FRAME READY 8. Start the HPS by pressing the button on the HPS controls; the indicator will illuminate. Immediately check the position of the piston within the hydraulic cylinder, Product Support: www.instron.com...
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Page 26: Install Covers For Crosshead Lock Cylinders - J3-Style Crosshead
Chapter 2: Installation Notes the piston should be positioned so that it is neither fully retracted nor fully extended. Use the jog controls to move the piston if necessary - typically a separation of 6 mm (0.25 in) is sufficient. If the piston is in either of these conditions, the servo loop control could build up enough error to shutdown the HPS (the controlling software will display a “Position loop error”). -
Page 27: Optional Accessories
Semi-permanently mounted accessories are typically not installed until the system is fully operational. Typically the Instron service engineer will assist with this during installation of the system. For more detailed information on these accessories, refer to the individual instructions that are included with each accessory. - Page 28 Chapter 2: Installation Notes M47-17042-EN...
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Page 29: Chapter 3 Additional System Details
Chapter 3 Additional System Details • Frame ..............29 •... - Page 30 Chapter 3: Additional System Details 1. Crosshead 2. Load cell 3. Column 4. User control panel 5. Anti-rotation bar 6. Hydraulic cylinder rod HPS controls 8. Base Figure 12. LX frame components. M47-17042-EN...
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Page 31: Crosshead
This means that the force measured by the load cell is free of interference due to piston friction and hysteresis; it is a direct force measurement. Product Support: www.instron.com... -
Page 32: Position Measurement
Chapter 3: Additional System Details Caution The controlling software is equipped with overload protection for the load transducer. The overload protection should prevent damage to the load transducer during a test by shutting off the HPS when an overload condition occurs. Position measurement A position encoder is used to determine the position of the piston inside the hydraulic cylinder. -
Page 33: Hydraulic Cylinder And Anti-Rotation
(7) and rides along one of the columns. Optional accessories Instron offers a wide variety of testing accessories that can be used with the LX frame. Some are designed to be mounted temporarily in the frame, while others are designed to be mounted semi- permanently to the frame. -
Page 34: Controls And Electronics
Chapter 3: Additional System Details Controls and electronics Tension/compression control switch This switch (Figure 14) allows the operator to place hydraulic demand at the appropriate side of the hydraulic cylinder for testing in the direction required (tension or compression). The switch controls a solenoid valve that directs the return of pilot pressure from the hydraulic cylinder to the HPS. -
Page 35: Computer System And Controlling Software
“P” indicates the all self- tests have passed. If the LEDs should flash the letter “F” at any time during the sequence, this indicates that a self-test has failed. If this occurs, you should contact your local Instron Services department as directed on page for assistance in troubleshooting the failure. - Page 36 Chapter 3: Additional System Details System electronics are mounted on an electrical panel. The panel is mounted inside the front of the frame base. The electrical panel houses: • A motor starter for the pump motor, with overloads • A frame interface board •...
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Page 37: Hydraulic System
Sight gauge The reservoir is equipped with an oil level and temperature sight gauge. The sight gauge (4, Figure is visible through the opening provided on the right side of the frame base. The reservoir should be filled Product Support: www.instron.com... - Page 38 Chapter 3: Additional System Details Rear and side covers removed. 1. Motor 2. Air breather filter 3. Fill hole 4. Sight gauge 5. Oil filter 6. Heat exchanger System pressure gauge 8. Relief valve RV1 9. Servo manifold 10. Reservoir 11.
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Page 39: Manifold Assemblies
This flow control adjustment is set at the factory and should not require further adjustment. Any adjustments should only be made by an Instron service engineer. For pump and motor maintenance, refer to the separately supplied manufacturer’s information. -
Page 40: Lock Cylinder Pressure Switch
System pressure is set at the factory and should not require further adjustment. Any adjustments should only be made by an Instron service engineer. Idle pressure valve: The idle pressure valve controls the pressure of the HPS when it is operating under no load conditions (i.e. -
Page 41: Pressure Settings
All relief valves, reducing valves, pressure switches, etc. are set at the factory to their proper operating pressure. They should not need further adjustment. If you feel adjustment is necessary, contact your local Instron Services department as directed on page 13. Any adjustments should only be made by an Instron service engineer. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
If the problem cannot be determined through the chart, contact your local Instron Services department as directed on page 13. Another option would be to check the listing of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), available on the Instron website (www.instron.com), for a description/solution to your problem. - Page 43 Check the user control panel cable for stating “Control Panel Watchdog with the user control panel damage. If damage is found contact your Timeout” local Instron Services department as directed on page 13. • After opening a procedure the HPS The frame is not enabled...
- Page 44 Check the user control panel cable for stating “Control Panel Watchdog with the user control panel damage. If damage is found contact your Timeout” local Instron Services department as directed on page 13. • After opening a procedure the HPS The frame is not enabled...
- Page 45 “Sensor Loop Failure” selected is too fast load/stress control during the yield portion of a test. Select position or strain control and restart test, or contact your local Instron Services department as directed on page 13. Tension/Compression Tension/Compression Place the...
- Page 46 Verify that the software version is controlling software is in use 8.2a or above for Partner, or 2.15 or above for Bluehill • If none of the above correct the problem, then contact your local Instron Services department as directed on page M47-17042-EN...
- Page 47 Frame Partner Software Bluehill Software Figure 17. Controlling software error messages. Figure 18. Internet protocol properties. Product Support: www.instron.com...
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Page 49: Chapter 4 Parts Replacement
• Fuses All other parts replacement should be done by an Instron service engineer. For assistance with replacement of any part, contact your local Instron Services department as directed on page 13. -
Page 50: Replacement Of Fuses
Chapter 4: Parts Replacement Replacement of fuses The system is equipped with fuses as outlined in Table Table 7. Fuse information. Instron Fuse Description Specifications Part Number Quantity Fuses 1FU and 2FU 7 amp, For 115 VAC main power supply... -
Page 51: Replacement Or Repair Of Load Cells
If a load cell has been overloaded, the load-sensitive member may be permanently deformed to the extent that the proper dimensional alignments inside the cell are no longer maintained. If you suspect that a cell may be damaged, contact your local Instron Services department as directed on page to arrange returning the load cell for analysis and possible repair. - Page 52 Chapter 4: Parts Replacement This page is intentionally blank. M47-17042-EN...
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