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Taber V-5 150-T Operating Instructions Manual

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V-5 Stiffness Tester
Model 150-T
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 Taber ® V-5 Stiffness Tester Model 150-T Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety label – Caution CE marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    Taber will, at its option, repair or 2. Notify the company you purchased the product replace the defective product if Taber determines it is from and immediately report the shortage.
  • Page 4 The pendulum applies increasing Range 2 (0 to 10 Taber Stiffness units) is used. In torque to the specimen as it deflects further from this range, the rollers are inverted to reduce the the vertical.

  • Page 5: Instrument Setup

    GROUP average & standard deviation. The STATISTICS button presents similar information, but includes the DATE (if activated). For further information, see page 12. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...
  • Page 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 100, 200 or 500 then PREFERENCES. From this screen, use the arrows to select the desired Date Format: None, DD/MM/YYY or MM/DD/YYYY. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...
  • Page 7 Preference – Units To change the units, press OPTIONS then PREFERENCES. From this screen, use the arrows to select the desired unit: g • cm or mN • m. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...

  • Page 8: Setting Test Parameters

    (9) standard ranges. Each range provides a graphic image of the set-up showing the correct position of the rollers and any required range weight. After making your selection, press OK. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...
  • Page 9 The Model 150-T can be programmed to subject a specimen to multiple test cycles. Preset test cycles available include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 100, 200 or 500. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...

  • Page 10: Specimen Preparation

    If a specimen is over (or under) the selected range, a message will appear on the screen. To continue testing this material, a different test range will need to be used. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...
  • Page 11 SAVE AS which will bring you to the SAVE TO NEW GROUP screen. Enter DETAILS about the product you will be testing (up to 32 characters). Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...
  • Page 12 (e.g. cross or machine direction), you must start a new group. Failure to do so will result in the data being recorded in the wrong group. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...

  • Page 13: Selecting A Group

    Group screen and select edit. Two options are available for viewing the test data as testing is being performed: Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...

  • Page 14: Transferring Data

    A “CSV” file is sent to the USB drive which will allow the operator to transfer the data to a computer. Once this occurs, the CSV file opened most spreadsheet applications. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...
  • Page 15 7.5° may be more appropriate.  NOTE: If your sample exhibits stiffness greater than the maximum 10,000 Taber Stiffness Units, another means of testing must be employed. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...

  • Page 16: Conducting Tests

    High Sensitivity Attachment. It is used for extremely lightweight materials that test below 1.0 Taber Stiffness Unit on the 0-10 test range (Range 2). Some examples include cellophane, natural fibers and synthetic filaments, thin paper, metallic foils, and other lightweight materials.
  • Page 17 Specimen size for Range 1 is 38 mm x 38 mm. OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR RANGE 2 Range 2 (0 to 10 Taber Stiffness units) is used to test lightweight materials or papers which are low in grammage, highly flexible, or both. Specimen size is 38 mm x 38 mm.
  • Page 18 With no additional weights, the pendulum is with the top edge and the other between the calibrated for 10-100 Taber Stiffness Units (Range rollers. 3). Additional range weights are required when testing in ranges 4 – 9. Range weights are mounted 4.
  • Page 19 Back off one-quarter turn which will set the distance between the rollers to 0.33 ± 0.03 mm greater than the thickness of the specimen. Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester – Model 150-T Operating Instructions ver. 1.0 p/n 136304...

  • Page 20: Manual Operation

    Press the ADVANCE left or Taber Stiffness Units (g • cm) or mN • m. Bending right button until the desired pendulum angle is resistance is calculated as the mean bending achieved.
  • Page 21 (15° = 0.2618 radians, 7.5° = 0.1309 radians) structure which may not be visible to the eye. TSU = bending moment reading in Taber Stiffness Units Variations in material surface and production lots influence the behavior of the test specimen. The...

  • Page 22: Calibration Check

    CALIBRATION CHECK MAINTENANCE To determine if the Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester The Model 150-T Stiffness Tester is a precision Model 150-T is operating correctly, a calibration instrument which if used and maintained properly, check should be conducted prior to each use.
  • Page 23 Should your Model 150-T Stiffness Tester require device details, including serial number and software repair or adjustment, carefully pack the instrument version. It also provides details to contact Taber in the original packaging or in a rugged container Industries. To access this information, press the with adequate cushioning material.

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