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- Page 1 LaboForce-100 Instruction Manual Original Instructions Doc. no.: 16367025-03_B_en Date of release: 2022.10.13...
- Page 2 Copyright The contents of this manual are the property of Struers ApS. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers ApS is not allowed. All rights reserved. © Struers ApS 2022.10.24. LaboForce-100...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4 Transport and storage 4.1 Long-term storage or shipping 5 Installation 5.1 Unpacking 5.2 Checking the packing list 5.3 Installation - LaboForce-100 5.4 Electrical connection to the machine 5.5 Compressed-air connections 5.6 The specimen mover 5.6.1 Inserting a specimen holder 5.6.2 Inserting a specimen mover plate... - Page 4 7 Maintenance and service 7.1 General cleaning 7.2 Daily 7.3 Weekly 7.3.1 LaboForce-100 - the specimen mover head 7.4 Monthly 7.4.1 LaboForce-100 - Emptying the water/oil filter 7.5 Spare parts 7.6 Service and repair 7.6.1 Service check - LaboForce-100 7.7 Disposal 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 LaboForce-100...
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Page 5: About This Manual
1 About this manual About this manual Instruction Manuals Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. Note Read the instruction manual carefully before use. Note If you wish to view specific information in detail, see the online version of this manual. -
Page 6: Safety Messages
The machine must be disconnected from the electrical power supply prior to any service. Wait 5 minutes until residual potential on the capacitors is discharged. 10. Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. -
Page 7: Safety Messages In This Manual
This sign indicates that additional information and hints are available. Safety messages in this manual WARNING Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the Instruction Manual supplied with the equipment. CRUSHING HAZARD Wear safety shoes when handling heavy machinery. -
Page 8: Getting Started
3 Getting started Getting started Device description LaboForce-100 is a control panel/specimen mover unit which can be mounted on the following machines for semi-automatic materialographic preparation (grinding/polishing): LaboPol-30 and LaboPol-60. On the control panel screen the operator sets up the process parameters required, the grinding/polishing surface and the cooling fluid/abrasive suspension to be applied. -
Page 9: Transport And Storage
Insufficient packaging could cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. Contact Struers Service. • Struers recommends that all original packaging and fittings are kept for future use. Long-term storage or shipping For instructions on how to prepare the unit for long-term storage or shipping, see the specific machine manual. -
Page 10: Installation - Laboforce-100
Hint The communication cable in the support hole is not used for LaboForce-100. The cable attached to LaboForce-100 provides a 24 V power supply and a data bus, which enables the machine and LaboForce-100 to communicate. Switch off the machine. -
Page 11: Compressed-Air Connections
Keep your hands clear of the specimen holder or specimen mover plate when lowering the specimen mover. Note When you work with specimen holders, make sure that the screws clamping the specimens do not stick out of the specimen holder. Use different lengths of screws for specimens with different diameters. LaboForce-100... -
Page 12: Inserting A Specimen Mover Plate
Push the specimen mover plate upwards until it locks in position. Release the black button on the specimen mover head.Make sure that the specimen mover plate is securely fixed. 5.6.3 Adjusting the height of the specimen mover plate The following applies only when specimen mover plates are used. LaboForce-100... - Page 13 Foil on an MD-Gekko disc, or SiC Paper on an MD- Fuga disc, or an MD-Alto. Place the supplied spacing disc on the preparation surface. A Spacing disc Support the LaboForce-100 head and loosen the screw in the adjustment ring. A V-shaped groove B Pin C Adjustment ring...
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Page 14: Adjusting The Horizontal Position Of The Specimen Holder Or Specimen Mover Plate
Moves the specimen mover head to the right. With an MD-disc Place the specimen mover plate in a position that allows the specimen to run 3 – 4 mm over the edge of the preparation disc. A Disc edge B Specimen mover plate LaboForce-100... -
Page 15: Completing The Adjustment
From the Main menu screen select Flexible specimen holder methods. If the menu item Flexible specimen holder methods is not available in the main menu, you must activate it in the software: – In the Configuration menu, select Options. – Set Flexible specimen holder to Yes. LaboForce-100... - Page 16 Make sure that you use sufficient force according to the specimen size and Struers recommendations. The Struers Metalog Guide methods are based on a specimen with an area of 7 cm Adjust the method according to your specific specimen area.
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Page 17: Inserting A Flexible Specimen Holder
Make sure that you use sufficient force according to the specimen size and Struers recommendations. The Struers Metalog Guide methods are based on a specimen with an area of 7 Adjust the method according to your specific specimen area. Procedure... - Page 18 Place a spacing disc at a height of 20 mm on the preparation surface so that it is below the edge of the flexible specimen holder. A Spacing disc Support the LaboForce-100 head and loosen the screw in the adjustment ring. A V-shaped groove B Pin C Adjustment ring...
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Page 19: Adjusting The Horizontal Position Of The Flexible Specimen Holder
1 mm over the edge of the preparation disc. LaboDoser-100 with LaboForce-100 If you are using LaboDoser-100 with LaboForce-100, see the specific machine manual. LaboDoser-10 with LaboForce-100 If you are using LaboDoser-10 with LaboForce-100, a table stand is required. -
Page 20: Operating The Device
Starts rotation of the disc (Spin function). • Press this button again to stop the rotation. Lower/Raise Press this button to lowers and raise the specimen mover head when preparing single specimens or when adjusting positions of the specimen mover plate or specimen holder. LaboForce-100... -
Page 21: Maintenance And Service
If you have technical questions or when you order spare parts, state serial number and voltage/frequency. The serial number and the voltage are stated on the type plate of the machine. General cleaning To ensure a longer lifetime for your machine, Struers strongly recommends regular cleaning. LaboForce-100... -
Page 22: Daily
LaboForce-100 - the specimen mover head Cleaning LaboForce-100 is equipped with a function for cleaning the feet that apply the force on the specimens and also for cleaning the lock that secures the specimen mover plate for single specimens. The force on the pressure feet is generated by friction pins held in place by the screws in the spring housing. -
Page 23: Monthly
Struers.com. Service and repair Struers recommends that a regular service check be carried out yearly or after every 1500 hours of use. When the machine is started up, the display shows information about total operation time and the machines service information. -
Page 24: Service Check - Laboforce-100
• Functional tests • Adjustment and calibration Service information can be used in cooperation with Struers Service for remote diagnostics of the equipment. Disposal Equipment marked with a WEEE symbol contains electrical and electronic components and must not be disposed of as general waste. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Coupling on the specimen Replace the coupling. a grinding/polishing surface. holder is worn. 8.1.1 Messages and errors - LaboForce-100 Error messages are divided into two classes: • Messages and errors Messages Messages provide information about the machine’s status and minor errors. - Page 26 Power On Self Testing. Struers Service. Please reboot the machine. Make a note of the Reason number. If the problem persists please contact Struers technical support. Reason: #__ - Unknown error Error Make sure that there are no obstacles preventing the...
- Page 27 Error An error in the frequency Re-start the machine. inverter is detected. Frequency inverter fault! If the error remains, contact Struers Service. Fault code: 0.0 Please make a note of the Fault code. Error Re-start the machine. Specimen mover motor...
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Page 28: Technical Data
Force, specimen holder 30-300 N Safety standards See the Declaration of Conformity REACH For information about REACH, contact your local Struers office. Noise level See the noise level stated for: LaboPol Power supply LaboForce-100 is connected directly to LaboPol Software and electronics... -
Page 29: Diagrams - Laboforce-100
Air quality Recommended quality: ISO 8573-1, class 5.6.4 Dimensions and weight Width 20.3 cm/8" Depth 43.3 cm/17.0" Height 57.4 cm/22.6" Weight 20.5 kg/45.2 lbs Diagrams - LaboForce-100 Title LaboForce-100, LaboDoser-100, Block diagram 16363050 D LaboForce-100, Air diagram 16361000 E LaboForce-100... - Page 30 9 Technical data 16363050 D LaboForce-100...
- Page 31 Revision description Draw. Init Appr. date Appr. Init yyyy-mm-dd yyyy-mm-dd Material: Scale: Format: Tol e rance: DS/ISO 2768- Surface treat.: Description: Rev: Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup/Copenhagen 16361000 AIR DIAGRAM LaboForce-100 Denmark Phone:+45 44 600 800 Fax: +45 44 600 804 LaboForce-100...
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Page 32: Legal And Regulatory Information
Responsibility of the manufacturer The following restrictions should be observed, as violation of the restrictions may cause cancellation of Struers legal obligations. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors in the text and/or illustrations in this manual. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the supplied version of the equipment. -
Page 33: Declaration Of Incorporation Of Partly Completed Machinery
Based on: 16367902 A Declaration of Incorporation of Partly Completed Machinery Manufacturer Struers ApS • Pederstrupvej 84 • DK-2750 Ballerup • Denmark Name LaboForce-100 Model LaboForce-100 Function Specimen mover for LaboPol-30, LaboPol-60 (Grinding/Polishing machine) Type 06366127 The above listed machinery is only intended to be used with:... - Page 34 Tõlked leiate aadressilt Katso käännökset osoitteesta Pour les traductions, voir Za prijevode idite na A fordítások itt érhetők el Per le traduzioni consultare www.struers.com/Library 翻 訳 については、 Vertimai patalpinti Tulkojumus skatīt Voor vertalingen zie For oversettelser se Aby znaleźć tłumaczenia, sprawdź...
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