Checkline MST User Manual

Operating฀Instructions

Valid as of:฀01.02.2006฀•฀Please keep the manual for future reference!

CHECK•LINE

BY ELECTROMATIC

ELECTROMATIC

E Q U I P M E N T C O., I N C.

600 Oakland Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516–U.S.A. TEL: 516-295-4300 • FAX: 516-295-4399

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INSTRUMENTS

Contents

1 Warranty and Liability ...........................................................................................4

1.1 Notices within the Operating Instructions .........................................................4

1.2 Responsibilities of the Operating Company ......................................................4

1.3 Responsibilities of the Personnel .....................................................................4

1.4 Informal Safety Measures ................................................................................5

1.5 Training of the Personnel .................................................................................5

1.6 Intended Use ....................................................................................................5

1.7 Dangers in Handling the Device .......................................................................5

1.8 Copyright ..........................................................................................................5

1.9 EU - Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................5

2.1 Specifications ........................................................................................................6

2.2 Pin Assignment and Signals of the RS-232 Interface

(9-Pin D-Sub Connector) ..................................................................................6

2.3 Optional Accessories ........................................................................................7

2.3.1 Pin Assignment of the Analog Cable (Option ET2-CA) .........................7

2.4 Delivery Includes ..............................................................................................7

2.5 Unpacking ........................................................................................................7

3 Notices before Starting Measurement .................................................................7

3.1 Operating Elements ..........................................................................................8

3.2 Battery Insertion ...............................................................................................9

3.2.1 Switch-On ...............................................................................................9

3.2.2 Switch-Off ...............................................................................................9

3.2.3 Zero Adjustment of the Measuring Position (Auto Zero) ......................... 9

3.3 Operating Procedure ........................................................................................10

3.3.1 Measuring the Upper Tension .................................................................10

3.3.2 Measuring the Lower Tension .................................................................11

3.3.3 Switching on Damping Mode ..................................................................12

3.3.4 Changing the Damping Factor ................................................................12

3.4 Storing the Tension Values ..............................................................................13

3.4.1 Recalling the Stored Tension Values ....................................................... 13

3.4.2 Clearing the MST Memory ......................................................................14

3.4.3 Memory Function HOLD .........................................................................14

3.5 Error Messages ................................................................................................15

3.6 Verification of Measuring Accuracy ..................................................................16

3.7 Calibration of the MST ......................................................................................16

3.7.1 Error Messages During Calibration ......................................................... 19

3.7.2 Restoring the Factory Calibration ...........................................................19

4 PC Communication (RS-232-C Interface) ............................................................20

4.1 WINDOWS Terminal Program ..........................................................................20

4.2 TENSION INSPECT ET2-P1 ............................................................................20

5 Service and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 21

6 Cleaning .................................................................................................................21

7 Verification of Calibration and Determination of Repair Costs ......................... 22

8 Correspondence ....................................................................................................23

9 Repairs ...................................................................................................................23

1 Warranty and Liability

In principle, the supply of the device is subject to our “General Conditions of Sale and Delivery.” These have been provided to the operating company on conclusion of the contract, at the latest. Warranty:

- SCHMIDT tension meters are warranted for 12 months. Parts subject to wear, electronic components and measuring springs are not covered by the warranty. No warranty or liability will be accepted for bodily injury or property damage resulting from one or several of the following causes:

- Misuse or abuse of the device.

- Improper mounting, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the device (e.g. verification interval).

- Operation of the device if any safeguards are defective or if any safety and protection precautions are not properly installed or not operative.

- Failure to comply with the notices in the Operating Instructions regarding transport, storage, mounting, commissioning, operation, maintenance and setup of the device.

- Any unauthorized structural alteration of the device.

- Insufficient inspection of device components that are subject to wear.

- Opening the device or improper repair work.

- Disasters caused by the effects of foreign objects or by force majeure.

1.1 Notices within the Operating Instructions

The fundamental prerequisite for the safe handling of this device and its troublefree operation is the knowledge of the basic safety notices and safety instructions. These Operating Instructions contain the most important notices for the safe operation of the device. These Operating Instructions, in particular the safety notices, must be observed by any person who works with the device. In addition, the locally valid rules and regulations for the prevention of accidents must be complied with. The representations within the Operating Instructions are not true to scale. The dimensions given are not binding. General indications of direction, such as FRONT, REAR, RIGHT, LEFT apply when viewing the front of the device.

1.2 Responsibilities of the Operating Company

In compliance with the EC Directive 89 / 655 / EEC, the operating company agrees to only permit persons to work with the device who:

- are familiar with the basic regulations on industrial safety and accident prevention and who have been trained in handling the device.

- have read and understood the chapter on safety and the warning notices in these Operating Instructions and have confirmed this with their signatures.

- are examined regularly on their safe and conscientious working method.

1.3 Responsibilities of the Personnel

All persons who work with the device agree to perform the following duties before starting work:

- to observe the basic regulations on industrial safety and accident prevention.

- to read the chapter on safety and the warning notices in these Operating Instructions and to confirm with their signatures that they have understood them.

1.4 Informal Safety Measures

The Operating Instructions must always be kept on hand where the device is operated. Apart from the Operating Instructions, the generally and locally valid regulations on accident prevention and environmental protection must be provided and complied with.

1.5 Training of the Personnel

Only trained and instructed personnel is permitted to work with the device. The responsibilities of the personnel must be clearly defined for mounting, commissioning, operation, setup, maintenance and repair. Trainees may only work with the device under the supervision of an experienced personnel

1.6 Intended Use

The device is intended exclusively to be used as a tension meter. Any other use or any use exceeding this intention will be regarded as misuse. Under no circumstances shall HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for damage resulting from misuse. The intended use also includes:

- Complying with all notices included in the Operating Instructions and observing all inspection and maintenance works.

1.7 Dangers in Handling the Device

The device was designed according to the state of the art and the approved safety standards. Nevertheless, its use may cause serious or fatal injury to the user or third persons, and/or an impairment of the device or of other material assets. The device may only be applied:

- For its intended use in a faultless condition with regard to the safety requirements.

- Malfunctions that could impair safety must be remedied immediately.

- Personal protective equipment must be used according to the EC Directive 90 / 686 / EEC.

The device must not be operated in potentially explosive areas and must not come into contact with aggressive substances.

1.8 Copyright

The copyright on these Operating Instructions remains with the company HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH. These Operating Instructions are intended for the operating company and its personnel only. They contain instructions and notices that may only be reproduced on the prior written permission of HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH and under indication of the complete reference data. Violations will be prosecuted.

1.9 EU - Declaration of Conformity

In compliance with the EC Directive 89 / 336 / EEC (93 / 68 /EEC)

2.1 Specifications Calibration: Acc. to SCHMIDT factory procedure with 0.2 mm Ø PA monofil

Tension Range: 1 - 500 cN Accuracy: ± 1% FS* ± 1 digit (typically ± 0.5% FS*) Overrange: 10% FS*, without accuracy guarantee Overload Protection: 200% FS* Measuring Principle: Strain gauge bridge Meas. Roller Deflection: max. 0.5 mm Signal Processing: Digital, 12 bit A/D converter Damping: Adjustable electronically (averaging) Meas. Frequency: Approx. 5 kHz internally Display Update Rate: 2x per sec. Display: 3-digit LCD, 11 mm high Memory: Average, last value, maximum, minimum, MAX Temperature Coefficient: Gain: less than ± 0.01% FS*/°C Output Signal Analog: 0 - 2 V DC (linearized), R

Converter frequency 30 Hz

> 1 kW ± approx. 1%

load

PEAK

, MIN

Digital: RS-232 (9600, 8, N, 1) Temperature Range: 10 - 45° C Air Humidity: 85% RH, max. Auto Power Off: Automatically after approx. 3 min. of non-use Power Supply: 9 V E block, e.g. long life 9 V lithium

AC adapter 12 V, 500 mA

Housing Material: Aluminium profile with plastic outer casing (PVC) Housing Dimensions (incl. clamping device): 215 mm x 100 (140) mm x 120 mm (W x D x H) Weight, tension meter: 1 kg Weight, suction cup: 0.5 kg

*FS = Full Scale

Guide Rollers:

PEAK

V-grooved

Line Speed

m/min max.

Standard 2000

Roller

Material

Hardcoated

aluminium

2.2 Pin Assignment and Signals of the RS-232 Interface (9-Pin D-Sub Connector)

5 4 3 2 1

Number

Signal Description

1 Not assigned 2 TXD TRANSMITTED DATA 3 RXD RECEIVED DATA 4 Not assigned

9 8 7 6

Signal RS-232-C

Data Bit 8 bits Stop Bit 1 bit

Parity None

Baud Rate 9600

5 GND Ground 6 Not assigned 7 RTS READY TO SEND 8 Not assigned 9 2 V DC Analog signal

2.3 Optional Accessories ET2-CA: Connecting cable for analog signal ET2-CC: Digital connecting cable ET2-P1: “TENSION INSPECT”

Software (Win 95 or higher) for viewing and storing the measured data on a PC.

2.3.1 Pin Assignment of the Analog Cable (Option ET2-CA)

9-pin male D-sub connector

Pin 9 = analog signal

Pin 5 = Ground (GND)

2.4 Delivery Includes

Tension meter with 9 V long life battery 1 AC adapter 12 V, 500 mA 1 Pair of scissors 1 Screw driver (1.5 mm blade width) 1 Operating Instructions 1 Stand

2.5 Unpacking

Unpack the tension meter and inspect it for any shipping damage. Notices of defect must be filed immediately, at the latest within 10 days on receipt of the goods.

3 Notices before Starting Measurement

Have you read and understood the Operating Instructions, in particular Chapter 1 “Basic Safety Notices”? You are not permitted to operate the instrument before doing so.

Before working with the instrument you must put on your personal protective clothing, if necessary. For example, eye protectors, gloves, etc. To avoid damage, do not move the center roller by hand.

Tensions that exceed the tension range of the instrument by more than 100% may cause permanent damage to the measuring spring and must be avoided under any circumstances.

The ID plate with the CE mark and the serial number as well as the calibration label (optional) and the SCHMIDT Quality Seal are provided at the bottom of the instrument.

3.1 Operating Elements

13 Pos. 1

2 3 4 5 6

13 Pos. 2

1 ROLLERS 2 DISPLAY 3 DAMP key 4 MEM key 5 RECALL / HOLD key 6 POWER / ZERO key 7 Interface

fig. 3.1b

8 Battery compartment 9 AC adapter connector 10 TAKE OFF ROLLER 11 ON / OFF button 12 Clamping device for suction cup 13 FIXTURE TO DETERMINE BOBIN CASE 14 CERAMIC EYES

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