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System components
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Connect the system components
Instron
®
Service installs your testing system. These instructions are provided as a
reference if you need to move the system after the initial installation.
This procedure describes the connections for the basic components of the system. If you
purchased additional accessories for your system, you need to refer to the
documentation for those accessories for proper installation.
Electrical hazard - Do not connect power cables when the power is on. Turn the
power off to avoid hazardous voltages and component damage.
Hazard - Do not remove covers to any component of your system, unless it is
specified in a procedure.
There are dangerous voltages and rotating machinery inside the machine that may
cause bodily injury or damage to equipment.
1. Ensure that the power switch is set to Off (
O) and the mains power cable to the
machine is disconnected.
2. Connect the load cell cable to the
FORCE connection on the controller (see
“Controller connections detail” on page 41).
3. If using pneumatic grips, connect the grips and the air supply to the appropriate
connectors on the rear panel (see “Rear panel connections detail” on page 40).
4. If you are using pneumatic grips with a foot switch, connect the foot switch to the
FOOT SWITCH connector on the controller (see “Controller connections detail”
on page 41).
5. Use the cable clips on the column to secure the load cell cable and pneumatic grip
connections (see “Single column load frame” on page 38).
6. Instron
®
systems provide an option to measure strain. If your system is equipped to
measure strain, connect the extensometer to the
STRAIN 1 connection on the
controller (see “Controller connections detail” on page 41). Always use
STRAIN 1
as the primary connection for strain.
STRAIN 2 is an available option that you can use
to connect another extensometer or other strain device to the system.
The connectors labeled SERVICE are for the use of Instron
®
Service only. Never
connect any equipment to any of the SERVICE connectors.
7. If the frame or any accessories require a ground (earth) connection, make the
connections (refer to “Ground connection detail” on page 42).
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