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Instron 34SC-1 - User Manual

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3400 Series Single Column Table Model
Operator’s Guide
M10-17313-EN Revision B

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Instron 34SC-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandInstron
Model34SC-1
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 2 Risk reduction and safe use

Rapid crosshead motion

Details crush hazard from rapid crosshead movement and recommendations.

Pinching fingers between grip jaw faces

Warns about pinch hazard from grip jaws and provides safety recommendations.

Chapter 3 Installation

Level the load frame

Instructions for leveling the testing machine's base for stability.

Power supply compatibility

Verifies voltage and plug compatibility with the facility's power supply.

First time startup

Guides initial configuration of Bluehill® to communicate with testing hardware.

Chapter 4 Function of controls

Emergency Stop button

Explains the function and operation of the emergency stop button.

Operator Protection

Explains the Operator Protection feature for limiting crosshead speed and grip pressure.

Chapter 5 Assemble the load string

Select a load cell

Guidelines for choosing an appropriate load cell based on material strength.

Install the load cell

Step-by-step instructions for installing various load cell models.

Install a 2519 load cell (capacities 10 N through 1 kN)

Detailed steps for installing a specific model of load cell.

Install a 2519 load cell (capacities 1 kN through 5 kN)

Detailed steps for installing a higher capacity 2519 series load cell.

Install a 2530 load cell (capacities 5 N through 5 kN)

Detailed steps for installing a 2530 series load cell.

Preload the load string

Procedure to eliminate backlash and deflections in the load string.

Chapter 6 Testing specimens

Testing a sample

Guidelines for testing a group of specimens, with and without interlocks.

Testing with no interlock

Procedure for testing specimens when no interlock accessory is present.

Testing with an interlock

Procedure for testing specimens with an interlock accessory installed.

Calibrate a transducer

Explains automatic and manual calibration procedures for transducers.

Automatic calibration of a force or strain transducer

Explains the automatic calibration process for force and strain transducers.

Manual calibration

Details manual calibration procedures for force and strain transducers.

Crosshead limit stops

Details hardware limits to prevent unexpected crosshead movement.

Set the crosshead limit stops

Instructions for adjusting hardware limit stops for crosshead travel.

Emergency Stop Button

Details the function and usage of the Emergency Stop button.

Troubleshooting

Covers common issues like limit trips and troubleshooting steps.

A Software Transducer Limit Trips

Addresses issues when a transducer limit is tripped and how to resolve.

A Crosshead Travel Limit Trips

Explains what happens when crosshead travel limits are tripped.

Second Level Limit Stops

Describes the function of secondary limit stops as a backup.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Troubleshooting for Load Cells

Discusses common issues with load cells and diagnostic steps.

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