APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual Contents PARTS NAMES ..................2 STANDARD ACCESSORY ............... 4 HOW TO USE THE TERMINAL CLAMPER ..........5 HOW TO USE THE CABLE CLAMPER ........... 6 START PULL TEST .................. 7 OTHER KEYS OPERATION ..............8 HOW TO USE SOFTWARE ..............9 7.1.
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 1. Parts names Terminal clamper Cable clamper Operation switches on the control box Rear Pull speed adjust volume Continuous speed Serial port varies with volume RS232C Use a small “minus” driver to turn the volume. Power switch...
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APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual Pull-speed adjustable-range table Volume location Volume location Model (MIN) (MAX) APT1000-200M APT1000-100M APT1000-50M APT500-200M APT500-100M APT500-50M APT250-200M APT250-100M APT250-50M Unit mm/min Pull speed adjust volume There is a slit on the volume. When changing speed, please adjust the position of the slit using a flathead screwdriver.
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 3. How to use the terminal clamper Push the clamper open lever. The two clamper fixtures will open (max. 8mm clearance) Note: Watch out for clamper fixtures not to squeeze your finger. The spring structure of the clamper closes the fixtures automatically.
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 4. How to use the cable clamper Push the START button and the cable clamper goes backward while the clamp roller automatically closes. The movement stops when the controller detects wire breakage. Pushing the ENTER button allows the clamper to return to the home position. While it goes back to the home position, the clamp roller automatically releases the cable.
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 5. Start Pull Test Confirm that the cable clamper is at the home position. Push the terminal clamper open lever and set a terminal to the terminal clamper. Releasing the terminal clamper open lever allows the terminal to be fixed.
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 6. Other Keys Operation … STOP Emergency stop key All motions should stop if it is pushed while a cable is being pulled. … ZERO Only available for calibration mode. Disabled for normal operation. … While a cable This motion stops pulling Push ENT while in pulling.
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 7. How to use software The specially designed software can display a peak pull force value and force waves and output data. 7.1. Connection with a PC Connect the serial port on the APT back panel with a serial port on the PC via an RS232C cable.
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APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 4) In the Graph thresh item, the graph threshold is determined. When the pull force value is beyond the graph threshold, the force wave graph is displayed. The unit is N. 5) In the Password item, the password required at entering Calibration is registered. We only tell the initial password those who purchase our calibration product “CPM-1”.
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 7.2. Main display operation Only when APT is connected with the software, the pull test is possible. Here is how to operate the main display. 1) Save file Pressing Save file allows data acquired in a pull test to output as CSV format.
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APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 6) Time (X axis) It is the max. value on the X axis in the displayed graph. When the elapsed time from a test start to the breakage of the terminal wire is too long, the force wave may be beyond the screen.
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 8. Error messages and trouble shoot Sensor Overload Alarm OVER 1305.2 N Message: Sensor detects overload than its limit. Motor stops pulling cable automatically. Apply suitable cables only within the limit. The 130% or more of the maximum measuring load is regarded as overload.
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APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 9. I/O The following table is the pins assignment of the I/O connector. Pin No. Description In/Out Signal ZERO reset One shot pulse START One shot pulse One shot pulse STOP Level GROUND In measurement Contact signal, level...
APT250/APT500/APT1000 Operation Manual 11. Warranty & Repair Warranty: Note: If you bought the product through one of our agencies, please ask the agency to repair your product in accordance with the contract between you and the agency. If you bought the product directly from True Soltec, You may be under the following warranty.
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