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- Page 2 Product Overview Thank you for choosing the FGS-200PV motorized test stand. Read this manual thoroughly prior to operation. This holds important information on the test stand and its various functions. Keep this manual accessible for future reference. The FGS-200PV is rated for 200 lbs capacity. Some of the key features of this stand: •...
- Page 3 Control Panel...
- Page 4 How to set up communication with the Test stand 1. Set the force gauge to 19200 Baud rate 2. Attach the force gauge to the mounting bracket 3. Attach the force gauge to the test stand using the FGS-FGV200P cable. 4.
- Page 5 • The STOP Button is pressed • The set forece limit has been breached. 2. JOG (Jog Mode) Adjustment mode the test stand bracket will move based on the activation of the UP and DOWN button. Unlike Manual Mode the test stand bracket will stop as soon as the direction buttons are depressed (momentary movement) 3.
- Page 6 NOTE: Entering a zero value for distance on any of the test points disable that particular test point. Available Set up Options: • Threshold – this value is used to determine if the compression plate made contact with test sample. It is recommended that a max value of 0.2% of FS be used as the threshold value for testing.
- Page 7 If the AP or Approaching distance is set wrong and the force gauge detects a force prior to its completion. The test sand will terminate and end the program and will stop. BREAK or Break Mode The way the test stand determines the break point is to it detects the percent drop from the Maximum peak value recorded.
- Page 8 Software for the FGS-200 System Requirements • Minimum 512 RAM • Windows 2000 (service pack 4) or Windows XP (service pack 2) • 1 Gigabyte disk space • USB 2.0 port Materials • FGS-FGV200P Communication Cable • USB A to USB B Cable (6.6ft included in the test stand) •...
- Page 9 There are two ways to install the USB drivers. • Go the USB_Stand_dll folder and right click on the USB_estand.inf file. Select install from the options available. • Depending on the Operating system, you may need to install the USB driver particularly on the USB port that will be used.
- Page 10 This window will appear on the screen. The yellow mark indicates that the USB device is not recognized. c. Select properties d. Select Reinstall Driver, and follow the Driver Wizard e. Select Next to proceed. From the location of the device driver select specific location as the option as shown on the next page.
- Page 11 f. Select Next and Have a disk button, browse to the location of the USB driver folder...
- Page 12 g. Select the usb_estand.inf file then open. This will install the driver to the particular port where the test stand is connected. Browse the location of the USB_stand dll folder.
- Page 13 Select finish to exit and complete the installation for the USB driver. To test the communication, go back to the software folder. (Make sure that the icon for the test stand is extracted together with the other files on the zip. This will prevent OCX and runtime error from occurring).
- Page 14 The initial screen will appear within 5 seconds with the force gauge type information. If the program will not communicate an offline error will appear and the force gauge information will not be reflected on the main screen. • When this happens check the cable both the USB and the FGS- FGV200P cable going towards the test stand.
- Page 15 Modes Available Menu on the Main Window • File - exits out the program • Color Scheme - changes the color of the window and its peripherals • Language – this will be a future update to reflect different language on the main window.
- Page 16 Operating State How to select the units for force and distance? From the main window the units can be selected and changed. Force and distance fields contain drop down windows for units of measure available. For distance the fixed units are millimeters or Inches. For Force, units vary depending on the model number of the force gauge.
- Page 17 Drop down selection box for force and speed Description of Different Modes Manual Mode Speed can be adjusted from the main window. Enter value on the UP and Down entry box. Manual Mode or simple UP/ Down Test has the following settings...
- Page 18 • Tension Limit force – sets the maximum amount of force allowed for pull or tension test. Values entered have units based from the selected units of measure from the main Window. • Compression Limit force – sets the maximum allowed compression or push force.
- Page 19 The graph has an extension of the control features of the main window. Data can be observe as the test progresses. Comments can be entered to easily identify results. Table Data Separates the values based on the number of cycles. •...
- Page 20 Note all saved data on the table can be retrieved using Microsoft Excel (.csv file extension. Jog Mode Jog mode or simply fine adjustment allows operation of test stand from the front panel. The force gauge bracket moves depending on the length of time the UP or down buttons are pressed from the test stand front panel.
- Page 21 Settings window for single mode allows additional functions such as Tare function both for P1 and P2, P1 and P2 hold time or dwell time Graphing function similar to Manual Mode, where the data are separated into cycles Continuous Mode Continuous mode can be used for fatigue testing of small plastic materials It allows distance to be entered for 2 points (P1 and P2).
- Page 22 There are five available settings that can be stored in the program. Each one is assigned by number. This features allows easy access for comparing results by switching programs back and forth Cuts down set up time where experimental results are compared.
- Page 23 P1 and P2 are determined based on the direction. Standard function such as force limit which is Force in Continuous can be found. Speed of the test is set from the setting window unlike the previous two programs where the adjustments are entered on the main window. Start and Stop replaced the UP and Down buttons from Manual and Single Programs.
- Page 24 Recommend to tare the force gauge prior to the test to minimize additional forces added on the data table. A legend for each graph is set to identity force curves. Limited to 24 colors, then the software recycles the color to be used. Program Mode Main feature of the test stand, it has 3 different types STD-Standard...
- Page 25 Test mode drop down window allows selection of test type Enable buttons are also located on the setting window, Red means enabled. Threshold value can be entered which will determine the location of the top portion of the test sample. Note: if AP distance is set to wrong the program will terminate and exit out of the program.
- Page 26 Standard Mode (STD) STD or standard Testing works the same as a regular test stand with the addition of the preload function. The ideas is to have a preload value set to the test sample then start the test from that initial condition. Example springs with nominal force when attached to the end product being tested for additional force Non-Vibration rubber testing simulating conditions on a motor mount where initial...
- Page 27 Pre-load setting Return to Start point Option Enable buttons Standard mode is similar to TOP mode with the additional feature of allowing the user to return to initial position after test and the preload function where force can be entered to simulate actual conditions. Monitor function (available in program mode with 1 cycle)
- Page 28 This function allows examination of results for long periods of time. It records data and graph the max value on a particular date. This function helps in quantifying the consistency of the end products. Useful for auditing quality results over a period of time. Note: If more than one test is performed in a day, it will only record the last one and used that as the basis for the graph value.
- Page 29 Break setting option include a length option Priority of the test stand is Force, if no break or percent drop is detected on a certain length the test stand stops or return to initial position. Additional adjustments can then be made to increase the pull or decrease the compression distance of the test sample.
- Page 30 FGS-200PV SPECIFICATIONS Capacity 100 kgf (200 lbs.) Reduction Ratio 1:20 Precision Ball Screw Pitch 4mm / 1 Rotation Stroke 400 mm (15.7 inch) Travel Speed 0.6 mm/min (0.02 inch/min) - 400 mm/min (15.7 inch/min) Drive Systeem Servo Motor (Trapezoidal thread (pitch 4mm / 1 rotation) Speed Setting Selectable Speed Knobs (Speed A and Speed B) Display...
- Page 31 Drawings and Dimensions (All measurements in mm) Base Plate Dimensions...
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