Mark-10 ESM301 User Manual

Model ESM301 / ESM301L Test Stand User’s Guide
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Label Description
+
Increases the travel limit setting by .001 in or .02 mm.
Holding down + will increment at an increasingly faster rate.
–
Decreases the travel limit setting by .001 in or .02 mm.
Holding down – will increment at an increasingly faster rate.
ENTR
Returns to the Test Feature Setup menu
ESC
Exits the feature without saving changes
4.6.1 Overload Protection (OVERLD)
The ESM301 protects a force gauge from overload by measuring incoming analog voltage and stopping
crosshead travel when the programmed percentage of full scale has been reached. The default setting is
for Mark-10 gauges (±1V), however, the setting may be changed to ±2V or ±4V to accommodate other
force gauges.
Default setting: OFF
Available settings: MARK-10, OTHER 2V, OTHER 4V, OFF
4.6.2 Compression and Tension Overload Settings (COMP OVERLD and TEN OVERLD)
This setting corresponds to the percentage of force gauge full scale at which crosshead travel stops. For
example, a setting of 80% for a 50 lbF capacity force gauge would stop crosshead travel when
approximately 40 lbF is reached.
Note:
When the crosshead is moving in the UP direction, only the tension overload setting applies. When the
crosshead is moving in the DOWN direction, only the compression overload setting applies.
Default setting: 100%
Available settings: 20% - 100% (10% increments)
Label Description
+ or –
Increases or decreases the value.
ENTR
Returns to the Test Feature Setup menu
ESC
Exits the feature without saving changes
4.7.1 Preload (PRELOAD)
This setting corresponds to the test stand’s response to an initial load, referred to as a preload. The
crosshead can stop and/or zero the travel display when the preload has been reached. This function is
useful for applications such as spring testing, elongation testing, and tensile and compression testing of
various materials. In effect, it establishes a reference point. It is also sometimes referred to as a touch.
Note:
Before the start of a preload sequence, the crosshead must be positioned at either the upper or lower
physical limit switch.
Default setting: OFF
Available settings: STOP, STOP/ZERO, ZERO/GO, OFF
O V E R L D : MA R K - 1 0
E S C − + E N T R
C O MP O V E R L D : 1 0 0
%
E S C − + E N T R

Mark-10 ESM301 Specifications

General

Brand	Mark-10
Model	ESM301
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English