Checkline MX-500 User Manual
— WARNING —
1. Test samples can break or shatter, wear eye
and body protection to avoid injury.
2. Do not exceed 500 lbf capacity. Be sure to
set the upper and lower travel limits to avoid
overload.
3. To reset from an overload see page 7.
2 YEAR WARRANTY (restrictions apply)
Imada, Inc. warrants its products to the original purchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and
material under normal use and proper maintenance for two years (one year for adapters, attachments
and cables) from original purchase. This warranty shall not be effective if the product has been subject to
overload, shock load, misuse, negligence, accident or repairs attempted by others than Imada, Inc.
During the warranty period, we will, at our option, either repair or replace defective products. Please
call our customer service department for a return authorization number and return the defective product
to us with freight prepaid.
The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY, and we hereby disclaim
all other warranties, express, statutory or implied, applicable to the products and/or software, including
but not limited to all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness, non-infringement, results, accuracy,
security and freedom from computer virus. In no event shall Imada, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies be
liable for any incidental, consequential or punitive damages in connection with the use of its products
and/or software.
VERTICAL
MOTORIZED TEST STAND
Model MX-500
11/06
FORCE GAUGE AND DIGITAL DISTANCE METER SOLD SEPARATELY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FS
MODE
Manual Operation
Single Cycle
Continuous Cycle
FS Effective
SWITCH SPEED
EMERGENCY
FS Volume
INTRODUCTION
The Model MX-500 Vertical Motorized Test Stand assures
consistent, identical measuring conditions by eliminating
possible human error.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motorized Vertical Test Stand
Model No: MX-500
Max Load: 500 lbf
Speed: 0.2 – 7 in/min
Stroke: 13" (330 mm)
Power: 115/230 VAC
RESET FROM OVERLOAD
If the test stand overloads or locks up during testing, disconnect
the cable connecting the test stand to the force gauge, switch to
Manual Operation and using a direction switch, back off the
crosshead (in the opposite direction from the overload) to
release the load.
TRAVEL LIMITS
UPPER TRAVEL LIMIT
Cross Head stops moving up when it
reaches this position. To adjust the
CROSS
HEAD
stroke, loosen screw and move the limit
to desired position. Re-tighten screw
securely.
MIDDLE TRAVEL KNOB
Slows the cross head to the speed set by
the Speed Adjust Knob.
LOWER TRAVEL LIMIT
Cross Head stops moving down when it
reaches this position. To adjust the
stroke, loosen screw and move the limit
to desired position. Re-tighten screw
securely.
CAUTION:
Make sure to set the lower travel limit high enough to allow
CONTROL PANEL
Power Switch
Adjustable Speed Direction
Switch
Maximum Speed Direction
Switch
Emergency Stop Switch
Mode Switch
Mode Indicators
Fixed Speed Switch
Fixed Speed Adjustment
adequate clearance for the force gauge and attachments, so it
will not be overloaded.
To prevent accidental movement of the lower limit position,
replace the thumbscrew with an M5 Allen screw so that an Allen
wrench will be required to adjust it.
Speed Adjust Knob
2 7
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