A Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Frames
4. Operating environment
Mecmesin test frames should only ever be installed in suitable environmental conditions.
The operating temperature and humidity should be within the range given in the specification.
After all the above points have been checked and confirmed to be correct you may connect the
machine to the mains outlet only with the supplied mains leads.
When the power is applied with the ON/OFF switch in the ON position, four Light Emitting
Diodes (LED) or the back-lit display on the front panel will illuminate as appropriate.
This shows power is reaching the machine and it is ready for use.
5. Emergency stop button
Ensure that access to the Emergency Stop button on the front control panel is never obstructed.
Check its basic operation as described in the enclosed Reference Manual, if appropriate.
6. Operator training
Each person who is to use the machine should be fully trained in the safe use of motorised
testing machines. Training can be arranged by contacting Mecmesin Ltd or an authorised
distributor. The machine has the ability to generate forces large enough to cause permanent
damage to human limbs, if placed between the crosshead and the base. Fingers, hands and
other parts of the body should be kept away from the moving crosshead and shroud opening.
Note: that, in the case of the 5kN force testing frames and the twin-column force testing
frames, the concertina dust covers conceal a potential mechanical hazard and should not be
tampered with, especially when the machine is running.
6.1 Computer controlled test frames
If the test frame is controlled by an external computer running a Microsoft Windows®
operating system, then we strongly recommend that no other programs are used while
Mecmesin Emperor™ Software is running. Commands and inputs to other software programs
could cause problems with Emperor™ and result in unpredictable behaviour. Extra
consideration should be given to systems that are connected to networks and the possibility of
unexpected actions as a result of external commands.
Care should be taken with computer control devices such as the mouse and keyboard such
that they are not inadvertently activated possibly causing the crosshead to move unexpectedly.
Ensure that the mouse is not left with the cursor positioned over any of Emperor’s buttons
which could start the crosshead moving if the mouse button were accidentally pressed.
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