Niigata seiki DMS-AE Instruction Manual

Hardness Tester - Measuring Jig
DUROMETER STAND
Thank you for purchasing the Durometer Stand. Stand provides a constant measuring force when used with separately
available Durometer to measure the hardness of plastic or rubber.
● For safe and proper operation, please read this instruction manual thoroughly
before use and follow the procedures described. Please keep manual where it is
accessible to user for future reference.
● Keep this manual with the instrument if transferred or leased to a third party.
● For inquiries about our products, please contact dealer or place of purchase.
■PART IDENTIFICATION ・ FUNCTION
※ Model DMS-AE shown
⑪ Rod Screw
⑩ Post
① Weight
⑨ Rod
⑧ Bracket
② Handle
Clamp
③ Weight Stop Nut
④ Bracket
⑫Stop Ring ⑤ Test Platform
※DMS-D only
( Opposite Side )
⑦ Base
⑥ Adjustment
Screws
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always follow the proper operating procedures in order to prevent harm to yourself or others, and to prevent damage to property.
CAUTION
Improper use may cause injury or property damage.
Read the instruction manual and follow the
instructions.
・ Use of product other than as described in the manual
may cause accident.
Use only as directed.
・ This stand is to be used with separately available
Durometer as measurement jig for applying constant
pressure when measuring hardness of plastic and rubber.
Modification of product, or use other than as indicated
will result in poor accuracy, component wear or damage,
accident, or other unpredictable result.
Use in an environment which meets the following
conditions:
●Dry location protected from rain, water, and oils.
●Location not subject to wide temperature changes.
●Location free from cutting chips and dust.
●Horizontal surface which is stable and free fromvibration.
●Location protected from use by children and
unauthorized personnel.
・ Use in location contrary to the above may cause poor accuracy,
damage to the product, or may result in accident or injury.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DMS-AE ・ DMS-D
Model No.
SAFETY NOTICE
Throughout this manual, this mark :
indicates a requirement, you MUST follow.
①Weight .....................
Weight provides consistent measuring force.
②Handle .....................
Handle for lowering Durometer to Test
Sample.
③Weight Stop Nut .........
Supports Weight. Please keep in proper
adjustment.
④Bracket ..................
With Gauge mounted, can be moved up
and down.
⑤Test Platform ............
Platform for holding Test Sample.
⑥Adjustment Screws ......
Screws for adjusting Test Sample tilt.
⑦Base ........................
Supports Test Stand.
⑧Bracket Clamp ............
Tighten to secure the Bracket to the Post.
⑨Rod ...........................
Mounting for Durometer at bottom, supports
Weight at top.
⑩Post ...........................
Support the Bracket.
⑪Rod Screw ..................
Holds the Weight to the Rod. Please keep
tight and check periodically.
※Please use care and protect the Test
Platform from falling parts when working
with the Rod assembly.
⑫Stop Ring ..................
Safety stop to prevent the Bracket from
（DMS-D only）
falling.
※ Do not use to support Bracket; please make
sure Bracket Clamp is tight when
positioning Bracket.
Please Observe
Product only to be used with durometer models
listed under "Specifications" section at end of
manual.
・ Weight is designed so that total weight will comply with
JIS K6253 when used with specified durometer.
Use of non-specified durometer will not be compliant
with JIS standard.
Handle With Care.
・ Do not drop or subject to shock - instrument accuracy
may be affected.
Insure hat Bracket Clamp is securely tightened.
・ If Bracket Clamp is loose, measuring instrument may
drop causing damage or injury. Loose clamp will also
cause poor accuracy, damage, or malfunction.
Follow instructions to apply rust preventive
treatment after use.
・ Please refer to "After Use Care, Storage" section to
protect product from corrosion.
Mounting the Durometer
①While securely supporting the Bracket, loosen the
Bracket Clamp and move it up before re-tightening the
clamp.
※For model DMS-D, adjust Stop Ring if required before
loosening and adjusting the Bracket.
②Unscrew and remove the Thumb Rest from the
Durometer.
③Insert the exposed thread of the Durometer into the
hole at the bottom of the Rod and rotate to attach.
( Make sure the Rod does not rotate while screwing on
the durometer by holding the Rod with your hand. )
NOTICE Test Platform can be easily damaged - please make
sure the Platform is protected during assembly.
２
⑨ Rod
Hold Here
④ Bracket
1 Remove
Thumb Rest
( Cap )
３
Durometer
Operation
Please refer to Durometer Instruction Manual regarding Test Samples and Test Procedures.
①Place the Test Sample on the Test Platform.
②While securely supporting the Bracket, loosen the Bracket Clamp and
adjust the height until the Durometer Indenter is close to the Test Sample
without touching. Tighten the Bracket Clamp to secure at the proper height.
③Slowly lower the handle.
The Indenter should contact the Test Sample slowly, at a rate of less than
3.2 mm/s for accurate measurement.
④With the handle down, wait the time period specified in the Test Procedure
and then read the Gauge.
※When Handle is fully depressed, do not apply additional force as this may
cause damage to the instrument.
⑤Gently raise the handle.
Repeat for additional measurement points as specified by the Durometer
Test Procedure.
AFTER USE CARE, STORAGE NOTES
Clean Test Platform with a soft, dry cloth moistened with alcohol.
Do not clean with abrasive or stiff brush, as it will cause scratches and result in poor accuracy.
Apply rust preventive oil to the Post and Weight.
The Post and Weight are subject to corrosion, so please keep coated with oil and keep in low humidity environment.
SPECIFICATIONS
●Materials ：
Model No. Compatible Durometer
Post, Weight ... Iron
Base ............Cast Iron
DMS-AE ADM-A, ADM-E
Test Platform...Glass
DMS-D
Test Platform Slope Adjustment
①While securely supporting the Bracket, loosen the Bracket
Clamp and adjust the height. The Duromter Indenter should be
close to the Test Platform without touching. When at proper
height, secure by tightening the Bracket Clamp.
②Lower the Handle to move the Durometer into contact with the
Test Platform.
※When Handle is fully depressed, do not apply additional force as this
may cause damage to the instrument.
③ Monitor the Durometer Pointer as follows:
0
90 10 90
DUROMETER DUROMETER
TYPE-A
80 20 80
Reading more than 100±1→See step ④
Reading within 100±1→OK
70 30 70
④With Handle down, adjust the two Platform Adjustment
Screws to adjust tilt until Pointer is within ±1.
60 40 60
50
１
While In Contact
２
Adjust
⑥ Adjustment Screws
Test
Sample
Niigata seiki Co., Ltd.
Weight
5-3-14, Tsukanome, Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, 955-0055
Tel. : +81-256-33-5522 Fax. : +81-256-33-5518
7.3kg
MAIL intl.sales@niigataseiki.co.jp
URL http://www.niigataseiki.co.jp
ADM-D 11.4kg
0
10
TYPE-A
20
30
40
50
⑤ Test Platform
⑥ Adjustment
Screws
Slowly Push Down
② Handle