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3400 Series Dual Column Table Model
Operator’s Guide
M10-17318-EN Revision C
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
9
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1: Introduction
14
System Description and Terminology
15
Components
18
Principle of Operation
19
Hardware Controls
19
Software
20
System Safety and Information Labeling
20
Conformity with EU Directives
22
Product Support
23
Product Documentation
23
Location of Your Preinstallation Manual
23
Chapter 2: Risk Reduction and Safe Use
25
Residual Risks
25
Rapid Crosshead Motion
26
Pinching Fingers between Grip Jaw Faces
28
Impact of Debris from Breaking Specimens
29
Operator Protection Overview
30
Chapter 3 Installation
31
Level the Load Frame
31
Power Supply Compatibility
32
Set the Input Voltage
34
System Components
36
Dual Column Table Model Load Frame
37
Connect the System Components
42
Bluehill ® Operator Dashboard
44
First Time Startup
47
Chapter 4: Function of Controls
49
Power Input Connector
50
Emergency Stop Button
51
Frame Control Panel
51
Bluehill ® Software
53
Bluehill® Software
53
Home Screen
53
Operator Protection
55
Operating Modes
56
Move between Modes
59
Jog at High Speed
62
Operator Protection Controls
63
Bluehill ® Operator Dashboard
64
Bluehill® Operator Dashboard
64
Basic Touch Functions
65
Touchscreen Gestures
65
Pneumatic Grips
66
How Operator Protection Works with Grips
66
Operate Grips Using Footswitch
68
Operate Grips Using Toggle Switches
70
Grips Not in Use
72
Chapter 5: Assemble the Load String
73
Select a Load Cell
73
Before You Begin
75
Install the Load Cell
76
Install a 2530 Load Cell (Capacities 5 N through 5 Kn)
76
Install a 2530-10Kn Load Cell
78
Install a 2530 Load Cell (Capacities 30Kn and 50Kn)
80
Adapters
82
Base Adapters
83
Coupling Adapters
85
Select Grips and Fixtures
86
Insert Jaw Faces into Grips
87
Install Grips
87
Preload the Load String
88
Unload the Load String
90
Chapter 6: Testing Specimens
91
Testing a Sample
91
Testing with no Interlock
92
Testing with an Interlock
95
Create a New Sample
98
Calibrate a Transducer
99
Automatic Calibration of a Force or Strain Transducer
99
Manual Calibration
100
Set the Zero Displacement Point
103
Crosshead Limit Stops
103
Set the Crosshead Limit Stops
104
Move off a Crosshead Limit Stop
105
Set the Limits for a Transducer
105
Balance a Transducer Configuration
105
Stop a Test
106
Emergency Stop Button
106
Crosshead Limit Switches
108
Software Event
108
Shut down the System
108
Turn the System off
108
Troubleshooting
109
A Software Transducer Limit Trips
109
A Crosshead Travel Limit Trips
109
You Press the Emergency Stop Button
109
Chapter 7: Maintenance
111
Preventive Maintenance
111
Daily Maintenance Checks
112
Periodic Inspections
112
Cleaning
113
Lubrication
113
Lubricate Ballnuts
114
General Maintenance Procedures
116
Test Limit Stops
116
Replace a Fuse
117
Troubleshooting for Load Cells
118
Ancillary Parts
118
Parts List
118
Index
121
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Instron 34TM-10 Specifications
General
Maximum Force Capacity
10 kN
Number of Columns
2
Power Requirements
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Accuracy
±0.5% of reading
Crosshead Speed
0.001 to 1000 mm/min
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