© Tinius Olsen Ltd L-Series Manual – Issue 1 Page 2 of 31
Contents
1.
Introduction...................................................................................................................................3
2.
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................4
2.1.
Load Frame................................................................................................................................4
2.2.
Control Panel..............................................................................................................................4
2.3.
Force Measurement ...................................................................................................................4
2.4.
Extension Measurement ............................................................................................................5
2.5.
Speed Control ............................................................................................................................5
2.6.
Hardware Options ......................................................................................................................5
2.7.
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................5
2.8.
Temperature...............................................................................................................................6
2.9.
Humidity .....................................................................................................................................6
2.10.
Power .........................................................................................................................................6
2.11.
Machine Supply Requirements ..................................................................................................6
2.12.
CE Mark .....................................................................................................................................6
2.13.
Manufacture ...............................................................................................................................6
3.
Unpacking the Material Testing Machine...................................................................................7
3.1.
H1KL & H5KL .............................................................................................................................7
3.2.
H10KL, H25KL & H50KL..........................................................................................................10
4.
Contents ......................................................................................................................................13
4.1.
Checking Contents ...................................................................................................................13
5.
Machine Installation ...................................................................................................................15
5.1.
Location....................................................................................................................................15
5.2.
Mains Supply............................................................................................................................15
5.3.
Warning Symbols .....................................................................................................................16
5.4.
Connection to Supply ...............................................................................................................16
5.5.
Fitting Load Cell .......................................................................................................................17
5.6.
Connection to PC .....................................................................................................................18
6.
Power ON Checks.......................................................................................................................20
6.1.
Emergency Stop Switch ...........................................................................................................20
6.2.
Power ON/OFF Switch.............................................................................................................20
6.3.
Mechanical Limit Switches .......................................................................................................21
6.4.
Crosshead Control Keys ..........................................................................................................22
6.5.
Alarms ......................................................................................................................................23
6.6.
Auxiliary Equipment..................................................................................................................25
7.
Installation of Tooling ................................................................................................................26
7.1.
Attachment Parts......................................................................................................................26
7.2.
Method .....................................................................................................................................26
7.3.
Tooling Alignment.....................................................................................................................27
8.
Operator Safety...........................................................................................................................29
8.1.
Protective Screens ...................................................................................................................29
8.2.
Operator Training .....................................................................................................................29
9.
Routine Maintenance .................................................................................................................30
9.1.
Electrical...................................................................................................................................30
9.2.
Calibration ................................................................................................................................30
9.3.
Lubrication................................................................................................................................31
9.4.
Machine Storage ......................................................................................................................31