LABTHINK SLY-S1 Instruction Manual

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Tearing T este r
SLY-S1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Tearing Tester
SLY-S1
Labthink
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  • Page 1 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Tearing Tester SLY-S1 Labthink...
  • Page 2 SLY-S1 Notice The information contained in this manual is derived from proprietary data from Labthink. This manual has been prepared expressly for the purpose of assisting operation and maintenance personnel in their use and general maintenance of SLY-S1 Tearing Tester.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Contents Preface 1. Introduction  Principles  Features  Specifications  Explanations  Unpacking 2. Instrument  Instrument Appearance  Control Panel  Installation 3. Software  System Requirement  Installation  Run the Software ...
  • Page 4 Tearing T este r SLY-S1  Technical Support Appendix: Change Test Range Customer Service Regulation...
  • Page 5 Tearing Tester. In addition, it provides step-by-step instructions for the installation and application of the SLY-S1 software. Safety Precautions Observe the following safety precautions when you operate or perform service on the SLY-S1 Tearing Tester: Power supply must be AC 220V 50Hz/60Hz, and should be grounded.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 1. Introduction SLY-S1 Tearing Tester is designed for the tearing test of films, sheets, flexible PVC, PVDC, waterproof films, woven materials, polypropylene, polyester, paper, cardboard, textiles and nonwovens. Standards This instrument conforms to various national and international standards: ISO 6383-1-1983, ISO 6383-2-1983, ISO 1974, ASTM D1922, ASTM D1424, ASTM D689, TAPPI T414, GB/T 16578.2-2009, GB/T 455...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    If there is no visible damage, check the contents of your shipment against the packing slip. Notify Labthink immediately if there are any discrepancies. The instrument is shipped in a special designed box to prevent any damage. If re-shipment is necessary, the instrument should be repacked in the original box.
  • Page 8: Instrument

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 2. Instrument Instrument Appearance Figure 1 Instrument structures 1. Adjusting Rod 2. Fastening Nuts 3. Spirit level 4. Base Plate 5. Frame; 6. Pendulum 7. Extra Weight 8. Extra weight (Small) 9. Balance Weight 10. M8 Bolt 11. Bearing 12. Gas Tube 13.
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1  To form the 200 gf or 1600 gf basic pendulum Extra weight (Small)  Balance Weight To balance the pendulum (DO NOT disassemble)  Specimen Holder Air-operated specimen clamp with a stationary part and a movable part on the pendulum ...
  • Page 10 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 The instrument should not be operated with other high-power electrical appliances The power supply should be 220V 50/60Hz, and well grounded. Operating personnel should perform the test according to this instruction manual. Place the instrument on a steady table with at least 0.5 m surrounding for installation.
  • Page 11 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 the M6 bolt back to secure the pendulum. Figure 4 Install the pendulum 1. Cap 2. M6 Bolt 3. Bearing 4. Pendulum 5. Positioning Pin...
  • Page 12 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 For first time use, lift the pendulum and the pendulum latch automatically holds it. Press “CLAMP” key but do not mount the specimen for now. Press “TEST” key to release the pendulum and let it stop naturally. Repeat this process at least 15 times before performing tests.
  • Page 13: Software

    1. Start Windows, and close other programs. 2. Insert the software CD of SLY-S1 into your CD-ROM. 3. Browse the contents of the CD in “My computer” and find the “SLY-S1” folder. 4. Under the “SLY-S1” folder, double click “Setup” icon to start the installation.
  • Page 14 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Note: you can exit the installation process by clicking “Cancel” in any step. 6. Click “Next”.
  • Page 15 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 7. Read the terms in license agreements and select “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click “Next” to continue. 8. Input “User Name” and “Company Name”, and choose the account authorization for this...
  • Page 16 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 9. You can choose “Complete” or “Custom” installation and click “Next” to continue setup, 10. If you choose “Custom” setup, select the program features you want to install Select the installation path and click “Next”.
  • Page 17 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 11. Click “Install” to start installation. 12. Click “Finish” to finish installation. The system will automatically create a shortcut on your desktop...
  • Page 18: Run The Software

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Run the Software The software automatically creates a desktop shortcut as “SLY-S1” when the installation completes. Double click this icon to start the program, or choose “Start” --“Program”-- “Labthink”--“SLY-S1”--“Launch SLY-S1” to start. Delete the Software You can delete the software by choosing “Start”...
  • Page 19 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Four major sections are shown in the main interface: 1. Tool Bar: functions including Open, Save, Reset, Clamp, and Exit, etc. 2. Plot Area: system automatically plots the test curve during the test. 3. Current Value: displays the angle, force, and time during the test;...
  • Page 20 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Click “Sheet” tab to view all test results in list;...
  • Page 21 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Click “Preset” in “Edit” menu to view preset information: In this dialog box, you can set up the specimen information, displayed units, test range, and buzzer option. Click “Save” to confirm settings when finished.
  • Page 22 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Click “Calibration” in “System” menu: Lift the pendulum with left hand and the pendulum would be stopped and supported by the latch automatically and the swing angle would be displayed as “180.0”. Click “Balance” to enter...
  • Page 23 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Perform a blank test (without specimen) and observe whether blue or red grids are displayed in the above interface when the pendulum stops. Unfasten the 4 fastening nuts with hand and turn the adjusting rod in clockwise or counterclockwise direction until there is no blue or red grid...
  • Page 24: Operation

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 4. Operation Overview  Prepare test specimens  Turn on the instrument and warm up for 90 min  Connect the gas supply  Level and balance the instrument  Set up parameters  Install a proper weight ...
  • Page 25: Prepare The Instrument

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 According to specific requirements, prepare a number of test specimens as shown in the above scheme. Make sure the test direction and side are notified in the report. Take three measurements along the tearing direction and average these values to obtain specimen thickness.
  • Page 26: Change Test Range

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Change Test Range The test range can be easily changed from 200 gf to 6400 gf by installing different extra weights. Appendix 1 gives several quick means for test range modification. Generally:  With the 200 gf basic pendulum, test range can be extended to 800 gf by installing extra weight;...
  • Page 27 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Left View Front View Figure 5 Adjust the cutter 1&6. Cutter 2. Upper Surface of Stationary Clamp 3. M4X8 Bolts 4. Cutter Head 5. Calibration Ruler  Adjust the Specimen Holder If the distance between stationary and movable clamps exceeds 2.8± 0.3 mm, it should be adjusted.
  • Page 28 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Left View Top View Figure 6 Adjust the clamps 1. Pendulum 2. M5X8 Bolt 3. Protective Hood for Encoder 4. Movable Clamp 5. Frame 6. Calibration Ruler Head 7. Calibration Ruler 8. Stationary Clamp 9. Cylinder...
  • Page 29: Comparison Of Test Results

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Comparison of Test Results For the same type of specimen, test results along the same tearing direction should agree. If not, check the following possible reasons:  Ambient conditions (temperature and relative humidity) are different;...
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 5. Maintenance General Maintenance 1. Read the instruction manual thoroughly before any operation. 2. Power supply must be AC 220V 50/60Hz, and should be grounded. 3. DO no operate with other high-power electrical appliances. 4. Do not disassemble the instrument without authorization.
  • Page 31: Diagnostic And Troubleshooting

    7. Place the shaft with the calibration weight to the movable clamp and press “CLAMP” key; 8. Press “TEST” key to release the pendulum. The displayed value should be 50.0%±0.2%; 9. If not, contact Labthink for instrument adjustment. Note: here, 50% calibration weight means that the calibration weight is 50% of the pendulum weight.
  • Page 32: Technical Support

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 2. No response after instrument powered on. Check power supply, fuse, and electrical circuit. 3. Communication failure. Check communication cable and connection 4. Do not print. Check communication cable, power supply, and indicator light of the printer.
  • Page 33 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Appendix: Change Test Range Please refer to the diagrams below for the proper arrangement of the extra weights for the appropriate pendulum and test range.  Using 200gf basic pendulum. 200gf. The whole components added to pendulum are 200gf basic pendulum, M4×15 screw, lock washer, and 200gf weight.
  • Page 34 Tearing T este r SLY-S1  Using the 1600gf basic pendulum. 1600gf. The whole components added to pendulum are 1600gf basic pendulum, M6×20 screw, retaining pin, and 1600gf weight. 3200gf. The whole components added to pendulum are 1600gf basic pendulum, M6×20 screw, retaining pin, 1600gf weight, and 3200gf weight.
  • Page 35: General Provisions

    Tearing T este r SLY-S1 Customer Service Regulation  General Provisions ※ Purpose: This regulation is instituted to satisfy the need of customers with professional and timely service. ※ Content: This regulation includes items of general provisions, service instructions and response time.
  • Page 36 Make sure that all the parts mentioned in the packing list are included. (When taking out the products from its package, pay attention to the caution sign such as “Do not hold here”.) Be sure all seals on the instrument are intact. Otherwise please contact LABTHINK as soon as possible.
  • Page 37 ※ Charge of Service 1. Training a. LABTHINK provides customers with demonstration video of the sold products free of charge (attached with instrument or transmitted through Internet) b. On the premise that customers need and are willing to bear correlative expenses, LABTHINK engineer may arrive at the nominated places for product installation, debugging, training and commission.
  • Page 38: Response Time

    LABTHINK will send its engineer for contract service.  Service Content 1. Please contact LABTHINK as soon as possible if there is problem during the process of operation. To help service man providing accurate and timely solution for your problem or trouble, be sure to make the following preparation before contact: (1)Check product type on product certification (or in instruction manual and manufacturer...
  • Page 39 On the premise that customers provide corresponding invitation and other necessary help, LABTHINK will get the engineer’s visa as soon as possible.  LABTHINK engineer reach the conferred place within one week of the visa date.  Others  This regulation is the only open service regulations for customers. Herein other ones with special purpose or beyond the above items are refused.
  • Page 40 Tearing T este r SLY-S1 LABTHINK INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. 144 Wuyingshan Road, Jinan 250031 China Website: http://www.labthikinternational.com.cn Tel: +86-531-85068566 Service Tel: +86-531-85063398 Fax: +86-531-85812140...

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