Cooper DFR 1250 User Manual

TSFM500-DC Digital Controllers Series DC

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS....................................................................................................................1

2 OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................................1

3 MECHANICAL SETUP & SAFETY.........................................................................................................1

4 CONTROLS LAYOUT..............................................................................................................................3

5 TEST PARAMETER SETUP......................................................................................................... ............4

6 OPERATING MODES.............................................................................................................................13

7 COMMUNICATING WITH MESURGAUGE........................................................................................18

8 SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................18

9 DIMENSIONS..........................................................................................................................................19

10 WARRANTY..........................................................................................................................................19

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Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series DC digital test stand controller, designed for use with Mark-10 motorized test
stands. Mark-10 test stands and controllers are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial
environments.

This User’s Guide provides setup, safety, and operation instructions for the digital controller. Dimensio ns and
specifications are also provided. Instructions for the test stand may be found in a separate user’s guide.

For additional information or answers to your questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our technical support and
engineering teams are eager to assist you.

Before use, each person who is to use a Series DC digital controller and Mark-10 test stands should be fully
trained in appropriate operation and safety procedures.

1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS

2 OVERVIEW

There are several models within this series of digital controllers to accommodate different test stands, as follows:

Series DC controllers have two functional modes:

1. OPERATING MODE

This is the operating mode in which testing sequences can be started and stopped.

2. TEST PARAMETER SETUP

In this mode, test parameters are configured, such as rate of speed, number of cycles, password editing, and other
parameters.

3 MECHANICAL SETUP & SAFETY

3.1 Mounting

The controller should be placed on a clean, flat and level work area free from vibration. If desired, the controller can b e
secured to the work area with 1/4-20 screws fastened into the underside of the housing. The controller can also be
mounted using the ESM301-003 mounting kit. Screws of various lengths are supplied with this kit to accommodate a
range of bench thicknesses. Refer to the following illustration for proper assembly:

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In general, the controller can be mounted at any angle, although extra care shou ld be taken during installation and
operation.

3.2 Setting up the Controller

The power plug and controller cable must be connected to the rear of the controller, as shown in the illustration below:

1. Fuse

2. STAND / Controller Cable Connector

Plug one end of the cable into this connector, and the other end into the connector adjacent to the motor on the test
stand. If this cable is not connected, the error message ENCODER ERROR will be shown on the display and the test
stand cannot be operated.

3. PC / PC Control Connector

Plug one end of the 09-1056 serial cable into this connector, and the other end into a serial connector on a computer.

4. Power Plug Receptacle

Plug the power cord in here.

5. ENCODER / Travel Indication Connector

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Applicable for TSTM / TSTMH test stands only

Plug one end of the RJ11 cable into this connector, and the other end into the connector on the underside of the
mechanism housing on the test stand.

6. GAUGE / Gauge Cable Connector

Plug one end of the 09-1143 cable into this connector, and the other end into a Series 5, Series BG or BGI gauge.

3.3 Connecting Power

Plug one end of the power cord into its receptacle at the rear of the controller and the other end into a wall outlet with
local earth ground (3-prong connector). Before turning on power, the following safety checks and procedures shoul d be
performed:

1. Never operate the controller if there is any visible damage to the power cord or the test stand. The controller
is powered by 110V/220V. Any contact with this high voltage can cause serious injury or even death.

2. Ensure that the controller is kept away from water or any other electrically conductive liquids at all times.

3. Make sure the electrical outlet powering the controller has local earth ground (3-prong connector).

4. The controller should be serviced by a trained technician only. Power must be disconnected before the
controller is opened. After the above safety checks and procedures have been performed, the controller may be
powered on and is ready for operation.

4 CONTROLS LAYOUT

* Although the direction of movement differs between test stands, this user’s guide will refer to the buttons as UP and
DOWN.

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5 TEST PARAMETER SETUP

This section provides configuration instructions for each test parameter. The initial Test Parameter Setup screen appears
as follows:

When the parameters have been configured as desired and are ready to be saved, press ESC to exit Test Parameter
Setup. The screen will show SAVE CHANGES? Pressing YES will save the changes and the display will revert to current
status. Pressing NO will not save the changes and return to the Test Parameter Setup menu.

Note: Changes can be made to an unlimited number of settings before saving.

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The following is a flow chart for the menu structure:

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