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Instron 4400 Series Operator's Manual

Instron 4400 Series Operator's Manual (271 pages)

Universal Testing System

Brand: Instron | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 0.84 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
10
Chapter 1

24
- Introduction
  24
- About this Manual
  25
- General Characteristics
  26
- Functional Block Diagram
  27
  - Console Components
    29
  - Front Panel
    30
- Control Console Front Panel
  31
  - Display Panel Section
    32
  - Crosshead Control Section
    33
  - Internal Status Indicators
    34
  - Console Internal Functions
    36
  - Strain Sensor Conditioner
    37
  - Specifications
    39
  - Specifications Introduction
    40
  - Specifications
    41
- Installation (Continued)
  45
- General Considerations
  46
  - Attaching the Console
    47
  - Console Connections
    47
  - Mounting the Console
    47
  - Mounting the Console Bracket
    48
  - Connector Panel
    49
- Console Rear Panel Connectors
  50
  - Installing Cables
    51
- Rear Panel Cable Arrangement
  52
  - Analog Output Connector
    53
  - Cables
    53
  - Cabling for Optional Equipment
    53
- Analog Output Connector Pin Assignments
  54
  - Opening the Console
    55
- Access to Interior of Console
  56
- Function of Controls
  57
  - Function of Controls Outline
    57
  - Outline
    57
Chapter 4

58
- Preliminary Considerations
  58
- Function of Controls
  59
  - Main Panel
    59
  - Display Section
    68
- Display Section Functions
  69
  - Limits Section
    70
- Limits Section Functions
  71
  - Data Storage
    72
  - Nonvolatile Memory
    72
  - System Reset
    72
  - Volatile Memory
    72
- Variables and Functions in Nonvolatile Memory
  73
  - Resident Test Program Overview
    76
  - Self Test - Part 1
    79
  - Self Test Routine
    79
  - Self-Test Routine
    79
  - Self Test - Part 2
    80
  - Self Test Result - no Failures
    80
  - Self Test Result - Failures
    81
  - Self Test Result Display
    81
- Control Console Sections
  82
- Console Section Numbers Assigned to Main Panel Display for Self Test Result
  82
- Coding of Display Results for Self Test Result
  83
- Characters Possible in Self Test Result for each Digit of Main Panel Display
  85
- Operating Units for Self-Identified Load Cells
  89
- System Operation
  93
  - Outline
    93
Chapter 5

94
- Operating Considerations
  94
- Pretest Procedures
  95
- Turn Instrument On: Warm-Up
  96
- Self Test Routine at Power up
  97
- System Reset at Initial Power up
  99
- Load Calibration
  100
- Manual Calibration of Non-Self Identifying Load Cells
  105
- Load Weighing System Balance
  107
- Calibration and Balance Errors
  108
- Transducer Calibration/Balance Errors
  109
- Strain Calibration
  110
- Display Panel
  118
  - Description
    118
  - Operation
    118
- Establish Gauge Length
  120
- Electronic Limits
  122
  - Operating Notes - Limits Panel
    122
  - Operation
    123
- Set Crosshead Travel Limit Stops
  126
- Set Crosshead Speed
  127
- Crosshead Jog Control
  129
  - Crosshead Jog Control Unit
    129
- Area Compensation
  130
- Install Specimen
  134
- Set Testing Area
  135
- Run a Test
  137
- System Options
  139
Chapter 6

140
- Introduction
  140
- Strip Chart Recorder
  141
  - Description
    141
  - Specifications
    142
  - Power Requirements
    144
- Strip Chart Recorder Supplies
  144
  - Installation
    145
  - Operation
    146
  - Pen Scaling
    146
  - Pen Calibration
    147
- Calibration Signal for Load Cells
  148
  - Description
    150
  - X-Y Recorder
    150
  - Specifications
    151
- Recorder Supplies
  152
  - Installation
    153
  - Power Requirements
    153
  - Signal Input Connection
    153
  - Initial Setup
    154
  - Operation
    154
- Model 4400 X-Y Recorder Panel
  155
  - Calibration
    157
  - Time Base Operation
    160
  - Normal Operation
    161
  - Description
    162
  - Installation
    162
  - Printer
    162
  - Operation
    163
  - Printout Format
    163
  - Printer Units
    164
- Energy Units Printout
  165
- Printout with Strain as Independent Variable
  166
- Printout with Extension as Independent Variable
  166
- AC/DC Strain Conditioner
  168
  - Installation
    169
  - Specifications
    169
  - Operation
    170
- Preset Points
  172
  - Description
    172
  - Operation
    173
- Energy
  175
  - Description
    175
  - Operation
    175
- Cycle Counter
  177
- Pip Control
  179
- Example Pip Delay Values Vs Test Speeds
  181
- Air Kit Option
  182
  - Description
    182
  - Overview
    182
  - Operation
    183
  - Manual Operation
    184
  - Grip Control Function Operation
    185
  - Pretension and Excess Tension Operation
    185
  - Automatic Start Operation
    186
  - Automatic Release Operation
    187
  - Set Excess Tension Level
    188
  - Set Pretension Level
    188
  - Time Delays
    188
  - Continuous Pretension Testing
    189
- Test Check List
  191
- Maintenance
  195
  - Overview
    195
Chapter 8

196
- Introduction
  196
  - General
    196
  - Special Maintenance Considerations
    196
- Preventive Maintenance
  197
  - Cleaning - Control Console
    197
- Error Messages
  198
  - Displaying Error Messages
    198
  - Overview
    198
  - Sections of the Control Console
    199
- Rear Panel Indicators
  204
  - General
    204
  - Green Test Leds
    205
  - Power Supply Condition Indicators
    205
  - Red Activity Leds
    206
  - Red Latch Indicator Leds
    207
  - IEEE-488 Interface Indicators
    208
  - Summary of Operating Sequence for Rear Panel Indicators
    209
- Fault Indications
  210
Appendix A Test Planning

211
- Applications
  212
- Load Requirements
  214
- Selection of Grips
  215
- Establishing Gauge Length
  217
- Selection of Testing Speed
  218
- Strain Rate
  219
- Area Compensation
  220
  - Description
    220
  - Determining Stress Range
    221
  - Limitations Due to Load Cell Capacity
    222
- Chart Magnification
  224
Appendix B Glossary

227

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