Instron DX Series - Chapter 3 Operation; Operation of Controls

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Chapter 3
Operation
• Operation of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• Operation of HPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Mount fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Start the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
• Change height of tension test opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Change height of compression test opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
• Operate grip assemblies - G1-style and G7-style crossheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
• Run a test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
• Shut down the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
• Loss of power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warning
Operation of controls
Table 9 provides details on the function and operation of various system controls. The controls supplied
with the system depend on options purchased - not all controls listed in Table 9 are supplied with every
system.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when preparing, operating and
maintaining this equipment. Personal protective equipment should include, but is not
limited to, eye protection and head protection. Other types of personal protective
equipment may also be needed. You must perform your own risk assessment and take
appropriate measures to protect yourself from harm.
Table 9. Control functions.
Control Location Description
Emergency stop HPS control
box
When it is necessary to stop motion of the frame immediately, press the
Emergency Stop button. This shuts down the HPS and disables the
frame. To resume operation:
1. Release the Emergency Stop button by turning it clockwise as
depicted by the arrows on the knob face.
2. Enable the frame in the controlling software.
3. Press the Pump Start button. The green indicator light should
illuminate and the HPS should start.
Pump start HPS control
box
Turns on the HPS. The frame must be enabled through the controlling
software before the HPS can be started. The button will illuminate when
the HPS is on.