Instron CEAST 9340 Instructions For Use And Maintenance Manual

The subject of this document is the exclusive property of ITW Test and Measurement It alia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division. This document or any part thereof must not be reproduced in any form, nor information contained therein disclosed to third parties nor methods, procedures or test described therein performed, without the written permision of ITW T est and Measurement Italia S.r .l.

- INSTRON CEAST Division.

CEAST 9300 Series

Droptower Impact Systems

CEAST 9340

INSTRUCTIONS for USE

and MAINTENANCE

7510.000MN1r ed. 1 rev. 1

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CONTENTS

LEGEND ...................................................................................................................................... 7

1. GENERAL INFORMA TION...................................................................................................... 8

1.1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................11

1.1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 11

1.1.2 MODULARITY .................................................................................................................................................... 11

1.1.3 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INSTRUMENTS....................................................................................................... 11

1.1.4 MAIN PARTS OF INSTRUMENT ....................................................................................................................... 11

1.1.5 OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

1.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................................... 14

1.2.1 LAYOUT .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

1.3 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 17

2. CONDITIONS OF USE .......................................................................................................... 18

2.1 AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................. 18

2.2 NORMAL USE CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................ 19

2.3 ABNORMAL SITUATIONS................................................................................................................. 20

3. OPERATOR WORK STATION .............................................................................................. 21

2.4 SHIELDS............................................................................................................................................ 21

2.5 RESIDUAL RISKS.............................................................................................................................. 21

4. TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT .......................................................................................... 22

4.1 LIFTING AND HANDLING ................................................................................................................ 22

4.1.1 MOVEMENT IN PACKAGING ............................................................................................................................ 22

4.1.2 MOVEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT ................................................................................................................ 22

4.1.3 WEIGHT OF THE MAIN PARTS........................................................................................................................ 23

4.2 CHECK FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE...................................................................................................23

4.3 STORAGE.......................................................................................................................................... 23

5. MOUNTING AND DISMANTLING.......................................................................................... 24

5.1 DISMANTLING THE PACKAGING CASE............................................................................................................. 24

6. INST ALLA TION...................................................................................................................... 25

6.1 SPACE AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 25

6.1.1 SPACE................................................................................................................................................................ 25

6.1.2 ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 25

6.1.3 SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

6.2 POSITIONING ................................................................................................................................... 26

6.2.1 SURFACE LOAD IN STATIC CONDITION ........................................................................................................ 26

6.2.2 LOAD ON SLAB ................................................................................................................................................. 27

6.2.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................... 28

6.3 LEVELLING........................................................................................................................................ 32

6.4 STABILITY ......................................................................................................................................... 33

6.5 CLEANING......................................................................................................................................... 33

6.6 MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS ......................................................................................................... 33

7. START-UP ............................................................................................................................. 34

7.1 INSTRUMENT, CEAST DAS 8000 JUNIOR/CEAST 16000 AND PC CONNECTION....................... 34

7.2 ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTION ........................................................................................... 34

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7.3 PNEUMATIC SERVICE CONNECTION ............................................................................................ 35

7.4 CRYOGENIC SERVICE CONNECTION ............................................................................................ 36

8. USE........................................................................................................................................ 38

8.1 SAFETY STANDARDS ...................................................................................................................... 38

8.2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 39

8.2.1 SAFETIES AND THEIR LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................ 41

8.3 COMMANDS...................................................................................................................................... 43

8.4 OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................................... 44

8.4.1 KEY FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 44

8.4.2 PROGRAM ......................................................................................................................................................... 45

8.5 PROGRAM START - UP.................................................................................................................... 47

8.5.1 NAVIGATION THROUGH THE PROGRAM MENUS ........................................................................................ 48

8.5.2 MAIN MENU ....................................................................................................................................................... 50

8.5.3 SET TEMPERATURE ......................................................................................................................................... 51

8.5.4 LOAD PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................................ 51

8.5.5 MODIFY PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................................... 52

8.5.6 SAVE PARAMETERS......................................................................................................................................... 56

8.5.7 RESULTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 56

8.5.8 UTILITY .............................................................................................................................................................. 57

8.5.9 INPUT PASSWORD ........................................................................................................................................... 58

8.5.10 CYCLE COUNTER ........................................................................................................................................... 59

8.5.11 FW VERSION ................................................................................................................................................... 59

8.5.12 MODIFY PASSWORD ...................................................................................................................................... 60

8.5.13 CLOCK ............................................................................................................................................................. 60

8.5.14 LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 61

8.5.15 SERVICE .......................................................................................................................................................... 61

8.5.16 SHUTTER MOVING ......................................................................................................................................... 62

8.5.17 STRIKER RELEASE ........................................................................................................................................ 62

8.5.18 MOVE TO HEIGHT .......................................................................................................................................... 63

8.5.19 VISUALIZE SENSORS ..................................................................................................................................... 63

8.5.20 VISUALIZE I/O ................................................................................................................................................. 64

8.5.21 EMERGENCIES SYNOPTIC ............................................................................................................................ 64

8.5.22 ERROR CODES IN THE PROGRAM .............................................................................................................. 64

8.6 PREPARING THE INSTRUMENT FOR TESTING ............................................................................ 65

8.6.1 REPLACEMENT OF THE STANDS ................................................................................................................... 65

8.6.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE SPECIMEN FIXTURES............................................................................................ 66

8.6.3 REPLACEMENT OF THE STRIKER HOLDER.................................................................................................. 74

8.6.4 REPLACEMENT OF THE WEIGHTS ................................................................................................................ 76

8.6.5 REPLACEMENT OF STRIKER .......................................................................................................................... 78

8.6.6 REPLACEMENT OF THE STRIKER EXTENSION............................................................................................ 81

8.6.7 REPLACEMENT OF THE STRIKER’S HEADS (interchangeable head type) ................................................... 82

8.7 PREPARING THE INSTRUMENT FOR TENSILE-IMPACT TEST ONLY.......................................... 86

8.7.1 PROGRAM SETTING ........................................................................................................................................ 86

8.7.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE FIXED HEIGHT VICE SUPPORT STAND ............................................................... 88

8.7.3 REPLACEMENT OF THE PIEZOELECTRIC FORCE SENSOR ....................................................................... 90

8.7.4 REPLACEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTED VICE FOR TENSILE-IMPACT.................................................... 92

8.7.5 REPLACEMENT OF THE TENSILE-IMPACT SPECIMEN ................................................................................95

8.7.6 REPLACEMENT OF STRIKER FOR TENSILE-IMPACT TESTS ...................................................................... 97

8.8 SUPPORT STANDS CODES 7520.350 AND 7520.351 FOR PLATES OF FIBER REINFORCED

POLYMERS ........................................................................................................................................ 98

8.8.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 98

8.8.2 COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 98

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8.8.3 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF THE SUPPORT STANDS ...................................................................... 99

8.9 SPECIAL-PURPOSE TOOLING FOR IMPACT TESTS ON PIPES ................................................ 100

8.9.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 100

8.9.2 SUPPORTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 100

8.9.3 SPECIAL HEADS FOR STRIKER.................................................................................................................... 102

8.10 CARRY OUT TEST........................................................................................................................ 103

8.10.1 OPERATING SEQUENCE OF AN INSTRUMENTED TEST ......................................................................... 103

8.11 SCREENS SHOWN DURING TEST.............................................................................................. 104

8.11.1 TEST START .................................................................................................................................................. 104

8.11.2 TEST IN PROGRESS..................................................................................................................................... 104

8.11.3 TEST END ...................................................................................................................................................... 105

9. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 106

9.1 SAFETY STANDARDS, GENERAL PROCEDURE ......................................................................... 106

9.2 FUSES REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................. 107

9.3 CLEANING AND DRYING METHODS ............................................................................................ 109

9.4 PROCEDURE FOR LOADING FIRMWARE UPDATES...................................................................110

9.4.1 CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................. 110

9.4.2 PREPARATION OF THE LOADING PROGRAM ............................................................................................. 110

9.4.3 LOADING ......................................................................................................................................................... 113

9.4.3.1 LOADER UPGRADE ..................................................................................................................................... 114

9.4.3.2 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ................................................................................................................................ 114

9.4.4 DISCONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................... 115

9.4.5 INSTRUMENT FIRMWARE CHECK ................................................................................................................ 115

9.5 REPLACEMENT OF THE IMPACT ROLLERS.................................................................................116

9.6 GREASING THE STRIKER RELEASING MECHANISM..................................................................117

9.7 LUBRICATING THE GEARING CHAIN ............................................................................................118

9.8 VERIFYING THE GEARING CHAIN TIGHTENING .........................................................................119

10. SPARE PARTS .................................................................................................................. 120

10.1 LIST OF RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS................................................................................. 120

10.1.1 CEAST 9340 7515.000 AND 7516.000.......................................................................................................... 120

10.2 LIST OF SPARE PARTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE........................................................... 121

10.2.1 CEAST 9340 CODE 7515.000 AND 7516.000 .............................................................................................. 121

10.2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER 7510.011 ...................................................................................................... 124

10.2.3 STRIKER ANTIREBOUND SYSTEM CODE 7510.002 ................................................................................. 125

11. TRAINING .......................................................................................................................... 126

11.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 126

12. WIRING DIAGRAMS.......................................................................................................... 127

13. PNEUMATIC DIAGRAMS.................................................................................................. 148

APPENDIX A - CEAST 9340 PART LIST................................................................................ 151

APPENDIX B - TOOLING........................................................................................................ 154

APPENDIX C - TOOLING FOR TENSILE IMPACT TEST ONLY ........................................... 160

APPENDIX D - STRIKERS TECHNICAL FEATURES ............................................................ 161

APPENDIX E - INPUT LIST..................................................................................................... 165

APPENDIX F - OUTPUT LIST................................................................................................. 167

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APPENDIX G - ERROR CODES LIST .................................................................................... 1 69

APPENDIX H - STRIKER ANTIREBOUND SYSTEM ............................................................. 178

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PRINT DATE: MARCH 02, 2010

REVISION TOPIC:

REVISION: 1

EDITION: 1

- Changed the legal name of the firm from "Instron" to "ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division" where necessary.

- Appendix G: changed “Instron Service” with “Authorized Service” in the tables of Error Codes Lists, pages 168, 172, 173 and 174.

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LEGEND

Perform the operations indicated by this symbol.

Additional information, observations, explanations and recommendations.

Potential danger of extremely risky situation for life or health .

Beware of potential danger to the operator and/or risk of equipment damage.

These symbols are used to focus the attention of the operator on the most important or critical points provided in this document.

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Description: CEAST 9340 Manufacturer: ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST

Division Type: Droptower Impact System Code: the code number of the instrument can be found on the ID

plate (on the rear panel) Registration: the registration number of the equipment can be found on

the ID plate (on the rear panel) Electric Service: 230 V / 50 Hz - single phase

Identification

Conformity Field of

application

Authorized Service Centers

Contact your nearest Instron CEAST Division Sales and Service office or contact your local distributor: a list of Instron CEAST Division offices is available on our websites: www.ceast.com and www.instron.com.

Markings

The plate with the CE marking and the identification information is located on the rear panel of the instrument (see the figure below).

Indication of danger due to electric shock

On the instrument there are plates with various danger signals. These plates act to advise the user and the maintenance personnel of the type of danger that exists in the local area next to the plate.

Physical contact with parts of the equipment that have electrical current can cause immediate death or permanent wounds. Safety protection, fixed panels, flaps or doors that have this signal can be removed or opened only and exclusively by “Maintenance Personnel, qualified or trained” after disconnecting the instrument from the electrical service and removing the plug from the electrical socket.

The equipment is used for instrumented and not instrumented impact tests on plates, films specimens and tridimensional parts of thermoplastic materials.

See the “Conformity Declaration” attached

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Indication of danger due to low temperature

WARNING !

The liquid nitrogen tank must be handled with extreme care. Nitrogen in the liquid state has a temperature of -196 °C and it is therefore very

dangerous. The user must not stand in front of the discharge valves of tank when regulat-

ing the pressure or touch with his bare hands the top central part of the tank as there could be a risk of burns.

During the tank filling and handling operations

it is compulsory to wear ther-

mally insulated gloves and other protective clothes. The room in which the nitrogen is used must be well ventilated to avoid envi-

ronment saturation problems (lowering of the oxygen percentage) with a risk of suffocation.

The liquid nitrogen tank (option) is supplied on request and it must be used only for low temperature tests with the Resilvis instruments code 7526.000.

Emissions

Acoustic emission level: without Additional Energy System < 70 dB (A) with Additional Energy System < 110 dB (A) (for less than 1 second)

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Nitrogen is colourless, odourless, non-flammable, non-irritating and non-toxic gas. It is classified as a Simple Asphyxiant under OSHA regulations. Can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Breathing very high concentration of vapour can cause dizziness, shortness of

breath, unconsciousness, or even death. There are no currently Occupational Exposure Limit Values for this component

but it is recommended to maintain oxygen levels at or above 19,5%.

Use only in a well ventilated place.

Local exhaust system of 1200 m

/hour is recommended

to prevent high nitrogen concentration when use the CEAST 9340

equipped with the environmental chamber.

Avoid direct inhalation of undiluted gas.

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1.1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

CEAST 9340 is a droptower impact system used for instrumented and not instrumented test on plates, films specimens and tridimensional parts, according to the requirements prescribed in the standards: ISO 179-2, ISO 180, ISO 3127, ISO 6603-1, ISO 6603-2, ISO 7765-2, ASTM D 256, ASTM D 2444, ASTM D 3763, ASTM D 5628, ASTM D 6110, ASTM D 7136, ASTM D 7192, ASTM E 23, PR-EN 6038, AIRBUS AITM 1.0010 and other equivalent standards.

1.1.3 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INSTRUMENTS

••

• CEAST 9340 code 7515.000: it is equipped with a standard chamber for tests at

ambient temperature;

••

• CEAST 9340 code 7516.000: it is equipped with an environmental chamber for speci-

mens conditioning at temperatures: - 50 °C to 100 °C. The environmental chamber is cooled through the expansion of liquid nitrogen taken

from an external tank or from the laboratory's nitrogen line (N

) if available. The nitro-

gen flows inside the chamber through pipes endowed with capillary holes. The chamber is heated by means of heating resistances. The uniformity of the temperature is assured through an electric fan which recircu-

lates air and nitrogen inside the chamber. The temperature sets by the operator is automatically controlled by a temperature

regulator. This device receives the signal from a temperature probe located inside the chamber and, depending on whether the requirement is for cold or hot, it enable a solenoid valve to open the nitrogen inlet or the electric heating resistance.

1.1.2 MODULARITY

1.1.1 INTRODUCTION

CEAST 9340 has been designed and manufactured with a concept of modularity. In fact the instruments is pre-arranged for an easy and quick addition and connection of all options at a later date.

1.1.4 MAIN PARTS OF INSTRUMENT

Instrument consists of the following parts:

••

• Turret: it is the upper part of the instrument, secured to the test chamber by screws.

Inside the turret is housed:

- Automatic striker recovery/releasing system: it is used to moves the striker at the correct height and to release it for impact test on the specimen.

-Striker holder: it joints mechanically the striker to the recovery/releasing sys- tem. Moreover it can contains one or more weights used to increase the impact mass.

The striker holder can be of two different types: light (for masses 1 to 3.5 kg, striker included) or standard (for masses: 3 to 37 kg, striker included).

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••

• Test chamber: see para. 1.1.3.

Both chambers (standard and environmental) can be equipped with different stands,

such as:

- Fixed Height Stand;

- Adjustable Height Stand; Many other stands are available according to the Client needs.

- Automatic clamping device: it clamps the specimen on the support before the striker impact.

••

• Control box: it is the box attached to the right side of turret and it is provided of the

following parts:

- Power ON: it is a push-button to energize the instrument;

- Emergency: it is used only when an emergency condition arises. When this button is pressed it cuts off the electrical power to the instrument. To re-energize the instrument, disengage the Emergency button (half a turn in

clockwise direction) and re-press the Power ON push-button.

- Alphanumeric keypad with LCD display: it is used to program and manage the

tests.

It allows to enter all the test parameters required to carry out the automatic

impact cycle and to recall the results on display at the cycle end.

The instrument memory is able to store up to 25 sets of test parameters.

-Striker: it is used to strike the specimen surface when the impact test is carried out. Striker can be of two different types:

Non-instrumented: it is used for a simple statistical check of the material impact strenght (visual check of the specimen: broken/not broken).

Instrumented: it provide full details of the impact event from initial contact to final breaking of the specimen by recording the force/time curve of the entire impact event through a data acquisition system connected to a PC.

Data acquisition system (option) at which the instrumented striker is connected can be of two different types: CEAST DAS 8000 Junior or CEAST DAS 16000. The number identifies the max. number of points acquired during the impact event.

For further details about strikers see the Appendix B attached to this manual.

-Striker antirebound system (option): it stops the striker after impact to avoid its rebound on the specimen. This system intervenes only in case of striker rebound.

-Residual energy absorbers: they are used to damp the striker residual energy after impact and they are placed on the turret base at the left and right sides.

-Impact and rebound velocity optical detector: it is used to measure the velocity of the striker just

before the impact and to activate the striker antirebound system in case of striker rebound. It consists of a photocell fixed with a bracket to the turret structure and a flag fixed to the striker holder. When the striker holder is released for test, the flag pass through the photocell interrupting the light-ray two time consecutively.

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1.1.5 OPTIONS

Options code

Environmental chamber, temperature range: -50 to 100 (already included in the instrument code 7516.000)

7510.011

Striker antirebound device

7510.002

Standard striker holder (3 to 37 kg) with combinable weights

7510.021

Light striker holder (1 to 3.5 kg) with combinable weights

7510.022

Set of additional weights for standard striker holder (no. 3 masses, 5 kg each)

7510.026

Fixed height stand for specimen support (single impact). Max. specimen thickness 25 mm

7520.031

Adjustable height stand for specimen support (single impact). Max. specimen thickness 195 mm

7520.035

Note: the table above summarises only the main options. Many other options are available such as: strikers, specimens supports, adapters, etc..

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1.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Instr umen t Co de 7515.000 7516.000

Functional Characteristics

Drop height range [mm] 30 to 1100 Mass range [kg] light striker holder 1 to 3.5

standard striker holder 3 to 22 standard striker holder

and additional masses

3 to 37

Speed range [m/s] 0.77 to 4.64 Energy range [J] light striker holder 0.3 to 37

standard striker holder 0.89 to 237 standard striker holder

and additional masses

0.89 to 400

Test temperature [°C] ambient - 50 to 100, selectable

by increments of 1 °C

Temperature control - by Pt 100 sensor and

PID thermoregulator Over temperature control - by safety thermostat Heating system - by electric resistances Cooling system - by liquid nitrogen Average heating speed - 1 °C / minute Average cooling speed - 4 °C / minute

Impact and rebound velocity measured by optical detector Striker position measured by digital encoder Specimen clamping on support by clamping device, pneumatically actuated

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Instrument Code 7515.000 7516.000

Technical Data

Electric Power Supply

Voltage [V] - Phases - Frequency [Hz] 230 - Single phase - 50/60

Total installed power [W] 600

3200 Fuses see attached wiring diagrams Earth path in accordance with local regulations

Pneumatic Air Supply (compressed air) Pressure at instrument inlet [bar] 10 max.

Working pressure [bar] 5

Liquid Nitrogen Supply

Pressure at instrument inlet [bar] - 7 max.

Working pressure [bar] - 1.2 Consumption at - 40 °C [kg/h] - 4 Consumption to cool from 23 to - 40 °C [kg] - 6

Overall Dimensions

Instrument (W x D x H) [mm] see 1.2.1 Layout drawing

Inner Dimensions

Test chamber (W x D x H) [mm] 490 x 450 x 565 370 x 300 x 495

Connection see 1.2.1 Layout drawing

Weight

Instrument [kg] 340 400

Paint

Grey RAL 7035 - Fuchsia RAL 4006

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1.2.1 LAYOUT

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1.3 SAFETY

••

• The instrument is supplied with fixed and movable shields.

The fixed ones (fastened with screws) are located to the sides and rear of the turret and rear of the environmental chamber (option) to prevent anyone accessing the interior.

The hinge-mounted movable shields (hinge-mounted) are provided with safety microswitches and are located at the front of turret and test chamber and allow the operator to access the work areas for routine operations. When these shields are opened, the safety microswitches disable operation of movable parts and heating/ cooling systems.

••

• The instrument is controlled by keys located on the keypad of the control box or by

the PC.

••

• The instrument can only be used by trained, qualified and authorized personnel.

••

• The responsibility for the various activities, for the operation of the instrument, must

be clearly established as indicated in the following chapter and therefore respected.

••

• If the electric cable is damaged or cut, it must be replaced.

••

• For all of the work to be done regarding: installation, start-up, tooling, use, modifica-

tion conditions of use, and work instructions, the procedures indicated in this manual must be followed.

••

• This manual must always be accessible, so that it can be consulted in case of doubts

about the correct conditions of use of the instrument.

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2. CONDITIONS OF USE

2.1 AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

After receiving all necessary instructions contained within this manual, only the following professionals may work on this instrument:

OPERATOR

The Operator of the CEAST 9340 must have a specific qualification from a recognized school for analogous apparatus, or under the guidance of expert personnel. The operator can perform only the operations indicated and specified in this manual, following the instructions herein. The instrument should not be used by un-expert personnel.

MECHANIC

The Mechanic must have general experience on test equipment and specific experience with the CEAST 9340 or analogous instrument. The mechanic can perform only the operations indicated and specified in this manual, following the instructions herein.

ELECTRICIAN

The Electrician must have general experience with switch boxes and electronic components and have specific experience on the CEAST 9340 control box or similar instruments. The electrician can perform only the operations indicated and specified in this manual, following the instructions herein.

SAFETY MANAGER

The Safety Manager is responsible for the protection and prevention of corporate risks, according to the indications of the International Standards. The Safety Manager must ensure that all personnel who operate the instrument have received the instructions contained in this manual for their position including installation and start-up.

MANUFACTURER

For all operations not expressly foreseen in this manual and assigned to one of the above professional figures, it is necessary to contact ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division. The aforementioned operations can only be performed by ITW T est and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division, or under authorization and according to the instructions provided by ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division, by specialized personnel at the user’s location, who are qualified Mechanics or Electricians.

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The instrument, subject of this manual, must be used only and exclusively to carry out impact tests on plates, films and tridimensional parts of thermoplastic materials.

All of the operations for preparation of the instrument for carry out tests, and those performed at the end of the tests (e.g.: specimen replacement, chamber cleaning, etc.), must be manually performed by the operator.

Maintenance and instrument regulation (e.g.: replace fuses, installation of additional modules, etc.) must be performed by persons who are qualified mechanics or electricians (see the chapter on maintenance).

The instrument is sent to the customer in two separate parts: turret and test chamber; the USER must provide for the positioning and assembling of these parts in the laboratory, and their connection to the electric/pneumatic facilities.

After 20,000 hours of work, and in any case not longer than 10 years, a complete overhaul of the apparatus by ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division is necessary in order to continue to use it safely. The cost of overhaul are the responsibility of the CUSTOMER.

2.2 NORMAL USE CONDITIONS

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2.3 ABNORMAL SITUATIONS

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It is absolutely necessary that the instrument be used in the conditions prescribed in this instruction manual; no modifications to the instrument or its safeties are permitted, nor is its use in abnormal conditions.

Below the USER is advised of a few of the recommendations to avoid abnormal conditions of use; in any case any other condition of use that is not expressly foreseen by this manual must be avoided.

Run the instrument only if it is installed in the prescribed position (vertical). Avoid that people other than the operator can use the instrument while it is func-

tioning. Do not put objects between the striker and the base plate of the turret and on the

specimen support when the instrument is running. Do not touch the materials inside the environmental chamber during testing at

high or low temperature. Always wear thermally insulated gloves. Do not operate the instrument if the protections are removed or not properly

fitted. Do not remove or alter the position of the safety microswitches or the tempera-

ture sensors (with enviromental chamber only) installed on the instrument. Do not climb on or get on top of the instrument. Do not put material in the test chamber that differs from that prescribed (

use only

plates, films and tridimensional parts of thermoplastic materials). Do not operate the instrument with the fixed shields dismantled or incorrectly

mounted. Should the CUSTOMER install a tool or sp are p art on the instrument that has not

been supplied by ITW T est and Instrument Italia S.r .l. - INSTRON CEAST Division, he must verify that the safety measures are maintained. Regardless, in this case ITW T est and Instrument It alia S.r .l. - INSTRON CEAST Division does not assume the responsibility for any eventual damages derived from the use of the aforementioned part.

The instrument must not be installed or operated in a

corrosive or explosive

environment. Do not wash the instrument with water jets or flammable materials (e.g.: diesel

fuel, gasoline, solvents, etc.).

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2.4 SHIELDS

It is absolutely necessary that the instrument operates with all of the shields always closed. The fixed shields must always be mounted and permanently blocked.

2.5 RESIDUAL RISKS

The operators pay particular attention to the points indicated in the figures.

Do not touch the materials

inside the environmental

chamber during tests at

hight/low temperature.

Use thermally insulated

gloves

DANGER OF BURNS

Do not put hands or objects where

indicated by the arrows

DANGER OF CRUSHING

Mobile shield

(doors)

Fixed

shields

Risk of fingers

crushing during

the weights

replacement

DANGER OF

CRUSHING

Risk of weights

falling during the

weights replace-

ment

DANGER OF

INJURY

Pneumatic cylinders of clamping plate

remain pressurized also in case of

power cut off avoiding the clamping

plate lowering

Operator at work station

The operator must always work in such a manner to have easy access to the commands, and at the same time have complete visibility of the instrument.

3. OPERATOR WORK STATION

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Transportation may be done with the instrument “visible” or enclosed in special packaging (e.g.: wooden crates).

T ransportation is normally performed by TRANSPOR TERS, who are the CUST OMER’S responsibility.

The instrument is normally transported in a crate and packed in horizontal position. During transport the crate, containing the instrument, must be firmly held down with cables or straps in order to impede movement.

The means of transport and lifting must always be done according to the given indications by trained personnel (e.g.: warehouse personnel, forklift workers, or crane workers).

4. TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENT

4.1 LIFTING AND HANDLING

4.1.2 MOVEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT

The instrument is equipped with six eyebolts (four on the upper part of the turret and two on the lower right side of the test chamber) that are used to lift it by ropes and a forklifts.

Leaves the pallet on the floor of the laboratory. Move and place the instrument in vertical position following the procedure described in chapter 6.2.3 Installation Procedure.

When the instrument is in vertical position, use always the four eyebolts (on the upper part of the turret) to lift and move it in the laboratory.

During movement of the instrument, proceed slowly

4.1.1 MOVEMENT IN P ACKAGING

When the instrument is moved in crates, it is necessary to use a forklift or pallet-mover . The lifting points for the forks of the forklift are indicated in the figure to the right.

The weight of the crate containing the instrument is approximately 550 kg. Lifting machinery must therefore be able to lift these loads.

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4.2 CHECK FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE

On reception of the goods, it is necessary to perform a visual inspection of the packaging and instrument in order to identify any damage sustained during transport and movement.

If the packaging is damaged, immediately send by fax to ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division the details of the damage sustained; or, indicate the damages directly on the transport document and send this via fax to ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division.

If the instrument or accessories should be damaged or missing, it is imperative to not continue with the installation, but to notify ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division immediately via fax of the anomaly found, and to agree with the former the action to be taken.

4.3 STORAGE

Should the instrument need to be stored until a later date, the environment must be the same as that for work.

If there are any storage requirements that should require special packaging, they must be requested from ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division.

4.1.3 WEIGHT OF THE MAIN PARTS

The table below indicates the approximate weight of the CEAST 9340 instruments and they can help the warehouse personnel or forklift workers in the choise of the hoister or forklift appropriate.

Instrument Weight [kg]

9340 code 7515.000 (with standard test chamber)

340

9340 code 7516.000 (with environmental test chamber)

400

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5. MOUNTING AND DISMANTLING

The instrument is handled completely assembled. Therefore there are no assembly and/or disassembly operations to carry out before

handling.

Should the USER need to dismantle one or more parts for which the procedure is not included in this manual, it is imperative that ITW T est and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division be contacted for authorization and the procedure.

Every operation of mounting/dismantling done by the USER, not foreseen in this manual nor authorized by ITW Test and Instrument Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division, will be considered altering and will result in the compromise of the safety functions and guarantee of the instrument.

Should the instrument be transported packaged in a crate, it is necessary to:

a) Transport the crate to the place of installation. The

floor must be perfectly flat and capable of support a weight of 1000 kg/m

(see para. 6.2.2).

Note: put on protective glasses before removing

straps.

b) Cut the straps. c) Remove the screws or nails of the lid and remove it. d) Remove the screws or nails of the walls and remove

them. e) Remove the packing material. f) Unscrew the screws and nuts and remove the brack-

ets that fastening the instrument to the pallet (see

figures on para. 6.2.3). g) Continue with the handling of the instrument accord-

ing to the instructions in chapter 4.1.2.

Crate overall dimensions [mm] and gross weight [kg]

A = 130; B = 277; C = 87; Weight = 550 kg approx.

Walls

Lid

Pallet

5.1 DISMANTLING THE P ACKAGING CASE

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6. INSTALLATION

6.1 SPACE AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

6.1.1 SP ACE

6.1.2 ENVIRONMENT

6.1.3 SERVICES

Installation of the instrument must be performed according to the instructions, by trained

qualified personnel, Mechanics or Electricians as specified according to the needs.

The instrument will work according to the technical parameters foreseen if it is correctly

placed, stably, in a laboratory on the floor that is able to hold the instrument weight.

Before installing the instrument, determine the correct place to position it. Remember

that it is necessary to consider the following requirements: space restraints, absence of

vibrations, temperature, humidity and atmosphere (not corrosive, not polluted, not ex-

plosive).

The spatial dimensions of the instrument are indicated in paragraph 1.2.1. Remember

to leave adequate space all around the instrument (about 1 meter) and on top of it

(about 1 meter) to allow the access of maintenance personnell.

The instrument must be installed in a controlled temperature and humidity laboratory. If

this is not possible, it should be located in a clean environment where the temperature

range is between 15°C and 35°C with relative humidity (RH%) ≤ 85 % (without conden-

sation).

The location determined for the installation of the instrument must have an electrical socket

according to the information on the ID plate of the instrument (see chapter 1) and a pneu-

matic air supply line (see paragraph 1.2) able to delivery compressed air with pressure 7 to

10 bar.

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6.2 POSITIONING

The instrument will function according to the technical parameters foreseen if it is correctly positioned vertically on a planar surface.

Note: the calculation of the surface load of each foot is performed in the most conservative manner for an instrument with all options. An instrument (with environmental chamber) weighs approximately 400 kg, when it is equipped with a full set of additional weights (37 kg) and with a specimens support (20 kg), the total weight becomes 457 kg approx. (4483 N).

6.2.1 SURF ACE LOAD IN STATIC CONDITION

The surface on which the instrument is placed must be able to hold a minimum weight of 1.5 kg/cm2 (15 N/cm2) at the location of each foot.

Standard foot (x 4)

View from the top

Front side

Suggestions: place the instrument on the ground floor of reinforced-concrete

and far from other instruments for vibration problem.

Weight of instrument equipped with thermostatic chamber, additional weights set and fixed height stand [kg]

457

Distance between feet: A; B [cm] 69; 51 No. o f rest fe et 4 Diameter of each rest foot: C [cm] 10 Surface of one rest foot [square cm] 78.5 Weight exerted on one rest foot [kg] (considering uniform weight distribution) 115 Weight-to-Surface Ratio on one rest foot [kg/square cm] 1.5

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6.2.2 LOAD ON SLAB

The slab on which the instrument is placed must be able to hold at least 1000 kg/m

(10000 N/m2)

LOAD ON SLAB IN STATIC CONDITION

(for storage)

The slab on which the instrument is placed must be able to hold at least 2000 kg/m

(20000 N/m2)

LOAD ON SLAB IN DYNAMIC CONDITION

(load calculated for tests in the worse condition using materials very tough)

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6.2.3 INST ALLATION PROCEDURE

Should the instrument be transported packaged in a crate, it is necessary to: a) Transport the crate to the place of installation. The floor must be perfectly flat and

capable of support a weight of 1000 kg/m

(see para. 6.2.2). b) Dismantling the packaging case following the instructions of para. 5.1. c) Remove the screws (x 6) and brackets (x 6) fastening the instrument to the pallet

(Fig. 1 and detail).

Fig. 1

Bracket (x 6)

Screw (x 6)

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d) Reeve the ropes through the four eyebolts as shown (arrows) in the details of Fig. 2. e) Place the ropes on the forks of two forklifts or bridge cranes.

Fig. 2

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f) Lift the instrument and remove the pallet below (Fig. 3). g) Continue to lift the instrument to the (Fig. 4) driving it opportunely until it touches the

floor with two feets (take care do not damage the feets during this operation) and then with all four feet (vertical position).

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

X X

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Fig. 5

Fig. 6

h) Lower the forks of the forklifts and remove the ropes from the eyebolts (Fig. 5). i) Remove the two eyebolts on the right side of the instrument. j) Remove the two support brackets from the sides of the instrument (Fig. 6). k) When the instrument is in vertical position, use always the four eyebolts (on the

upper part of the turret) to lift and move it in the laboratory.

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Spirit level (longitudinal position)

Crosshead guide column

Spirit level

(transversal

position)

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Notes:

- Figs. 1 and 2 show the spirit level placed against the guide column to visually inspect

the verticality of the instrument on the longitudinal and trasversal positions.

- Fig. 3 shows a forklift under the instrument base. It must be used to lift (only 2 or 3 cm)

the instrument before turn the feet for levelling. When the feet are adjusted, lower the instrument and check again the level. If necessary, lift and lower the instrument and adjust the feet height more times until the instrument is levelled.

- Fig. 3 detail A, shows the adjustable foot in normal position (exagonal lock nut tighten

against the instrument frame).

- Fig. 3 detail B, shows the adjustable foot in levelling position (exagonal lock nut tighten

against the foot exagonal nut).

a) Open the turret door. b) Place the spirit level against a guide column (Fig 1). Visually inspect the verticality of

the instrument. c) If it is not correct, turn the feet on instrument right side using the adjustable wrench. d) Change the position of the spirit level (Fig 2). Visually inspect the verticality of the

instrument. e) If it is not correct, turn the feet on instrument front using the adjustable wrench. f) Repeat instructions from paragraph b) to f) included, up to reach the level required. g) Once levelled, check that the four feet are in contact with the floor.

The instrument is provided for with four adjustable support feet (see figures) for levelling. To perform this operation, follow instructions in the paragraphs below:

X X

X X X

6.3 LEVELLING

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6.4 STABILITY

The instrument is stable if placed with all four feet touching a planar surface.

6.5 CLEANING

6.6

MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

The instrument does not require cleaning with protective substances (e.g.: grease or oil

on the surfaces). In any case, should it become dirty during installation, clean the sur-

faces with a soft cloth and non-corrosive and not dangerous detergent that will not

damage the painted surfaces. In any case all safety indications provided by the manu-

facturer of the cleaning solutions must be followed.

The instrument is primarialy constructed from: iron, steel, aluminium, copper, light alloys

and thermal insulation (for environmental chamber only) not containing asbestos.

External parts of the environmental chamber are painted. The maximum external tem-

perature that can be reached by these parts is approximately 40°C, a temperature at

which the paint does not emit toxic vapors or fumes.

Cables and electric components meet the international standards.

The disposal of the materials must be done by the CUSTOMER, according to the local

environmental laws of the COUNTRY in which the instrument is located.

Don’t Litter. Recycle.

It is the responsibility of the CUSTOMER to verify that the floor is able to carry the weight of the instrument (see paragraph 6.2.1).

Fig. 3 (detail B)

Adjustable wrench

Foot exagonal nut

Exagonal lock nut

Fig. 3 (detail A)

Forklift

Fig. 3

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7.2 ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTION

O OFF

I ON

Main switch

Power cord with plug

Authorized Personnel: Electricians a) Verify that the voltage and frequency of the line conform to those indicated on the

instrument tag (see chapter 1). b) Verify that the main switch of the instrument is in the "O" position (OFF). c) Insert plug of power cord into the laboratory mains outlet and close mains safety

switch (wall mounted).

7. START-UP

7.1 INSTRUMENT, CEAST DAS 8000 JUNIOR/CEAST 16000 AND

PC CONNECTION

This chapter provides the instructions that must be followed to make the instrument operative before starting any testing.

Authorized Personnel: Operator Connect the cables as shown in the figures below.

CEAST 9340,

rear view, left side

CEAST DAS 16000,

rear view

Personal Computer,

rear view

Instrumented Striker

(Strain-gauge sensor)

Photocell output

signal cable

T o the USB port

Striker

signal cable

CEAST 9340 movements signal cable

T o the RS 232 serial port

T o the trigger connector

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7.3 PNEUMATIC SERVICE CONNECTION

Authorized Personnel: Operator

a) Connect the air filtering group of the instrument (see figure below) to a compressed

air line, with a pressure not greater than 10 bar. For the connection, use flexible plastic hose provided with a standard fitting (for

pneumatic line) to the end. b) Lift the knob of the pressure regulator to release the safety. c) Turn the knob and adjust the pressure to 5 bar on the pressure gauge. d) Lower the knob to insert the safety.

Note: the on-off valve can be used to close the compressed air inlet to the instrument and in the mean time to discharge the pneumatic circuit of the instrument without disconnect the air delivery pipe.

When the on-off valve is in “Closed” position the knob can be padlocked. This solution ensures the maximum safety of the personnel during the maintenance interventions.

Pressure regulator

(knob)

Compressed air inlet (press. 10 bar max.)

Pressure gauge

(pressure to be set at 5 bar)

ON/OFF valve (knob)

Slot for padlock

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7.4 CRYOGENIC SERVICE CONNECTION

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Note: the liquid nitrogen tank (optional) is supplied on request and must be used only for low temperature tests on instruments equipped with the environmental chamber.

Avoid direct inhalation of undiluted gas.

Use only in a well ventilated place.

Local exhaust system of 1200 m

/hour is recommended

to prevent high nitrogen concentration when use the CEAST 9340

equipped with the environmental chamber.

WARNING !

The liquid nitrogen tank must be handled with extreme care. Nitrogen in the liquid state has a temperature of -196 °C and it is therefore very

dangerous. The user must not stand in front of the discharge valves of tank when regulat-

ing the pressure or touch with his bare hands the top central part of the tank as there could be a risk of burns.

During the tank filling and handling operations

it is compulsory to wear ther-

mally insulated gloves and other protective clothes. The room in which the nitrogen is used must be well ventilated to avoid envi-

ronment saturation problems (lowering of the oxygen percentage) with a risk of suffocation.

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Solenoid

valve

Rear view of

environmental chamber

Liquid Nitrogen Supply:

- Pressure: 1.2 bar to 1.5 bar;

- Consumption at - 40 °C: 4 [kg/h];

- Consumption to cool the chamber from 23 to - 40 °C: 6 [kg].

Connect the nitrogen tank to the pipe fitting of the CEAST 9340 using the flexible hose provided with the tank or connect the CEAST 9340 to the nitrogen line of the laboratory.

The delivery pressure must be set between 1.2 and 1.5 bar.

Note: the tank is provided with its own User's Instructions, which contain all the informa-

tion needed to operate it.

Nitrogen inlet.

Press.:1.2 to 1.5 bar.

Pipe fitting:

3/8” GAS - UNI 338

Flexible hose

Nitrogen flow adjusting valve

Insulated liquid nitrogen tank,

60 Lt (option)

Pressure gauge

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8. USE

8.1 SAFETY STANDARDS

The general safety norms outlined in the introduction pages of this manual are valid.

All work procedures that would compromise the safety of the instrument must be avoided.

The OPERATOR must ensure that no unauthorized personnel work on the instrument.

The OPERATOR is obliged to check the instrument at least once per work shift to ensure that there is no visible external damage. Any eventual secondary modifications (including work methods) that compromise the safety must be immediately reported.

The instrument can be used only if it is in perfect condition. The user must follow all instructions and checks in order to guarantee the cleanli-

ness and visibility of the work station where the instrument is located. The protections may not be removed or altered. Should there be damage or breakdown of a component, the instrument must be

removed from use until it is once again in perfect working order. If during inst allation, repair or maintenance it is necessary to dismantle the instrument, for safety reasons it must be removed from service, following with precision the relative instructions. At the end of the intervention, the instrument must be immediately reassembled and checked for correct functioning .

For safety reasons, it is forbiden to change

or modify any part or portion of the instrument

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8.2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

In the following pages, a number of figures of the instrument can be found with identification of the main parts.

Fig. 1 - CEAST 9340 7515.000.

General view

Fig. 2 - CEAST 9340 7516.000.

General view

Turret

Test chamber

Environmental

test chamber

Control box

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Fig. 3 - View inside turret

Striker lifter (crosshead) (Automatic striker recovery/releasing system)

Photocell (Optical detector for impact and rebound velocity measuring system)

Flag (Impact and rebound velocity measuring system)

Combinable weights

Striker holder

Instrumented striker

Absorber block (x 2)

Ring nut

(Weights locking)

Striker antirebound system (option)

Dumper (x 2)

(Oleodynamic residual

energy absorbers)

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8.2.1 SAFETIES AND THEIR LOCATIONS

The instrument is equipped with the following safety devices:

1) - Safety thermostat: it intervenes should the temperature of the environmental cham-

ber go over the maximum allowable temperature (over 100°C), cutting the electric service to the heating resistances. This component is located in the electric box rear the environmental test chamber.

2) - Safety switch on turret door: this switch is located in the turret near the door lock.

Normal operating condition (Power ON push-button already pressed ). When you open the door:

• Power ON push-button remains switched on.

• All systems inside the turret are disabled.

• All systems inside the environmental chamber remains enabled.

When you close the door:

• After a few seconds all systems inside the turret are enabled.

3) - Safety switch on standard chamber door (for instruments without environmental

chamber): this switch is located in the chamber near the door lock. Normal operating condition (Power ON push-button already pressed).

When you open the door:

• Power ON push-button remains switched on.

• All systems inside the turret are disabled.

When you close the door:

• After a few seconds all systems inside the turret are enabled.

4) - Safety switch on environmental chamber door: this switch is located in the chamber

near the door lock. Normal operating condition (Power ON push-button already pressed).

When you open the door:

• Power ON push-button remains switched on.

• All systems inside the turret are disabled.

• All systems inside the environmental chamber are disabled.

When you close the door:

• After a few seconds all systems inside the turret and the environmental chamber are enabled and the previous operating conditions are restored.

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5) - Upper and lower limit switches for the automatic striker recovery system: they intervene and stop the stroke of the striker lifter in the two directions of motion. These components are located in the turret.

6) - ON-OFF valve: is used to close the compressed air inlet to the instrument and in the mean time to discharge the pneumatic circuit of the instrument without disconnect the air delivery pipe. When the on-off valve is in “Closed” position the knob can be padlocked. This solution ensures the maximum safety of the personnel during the maintenance interventions. This component is located rear the instrument.

7) - Pressure switch: it intervene and cut off the power to the instrument when the pressure of the compressed air goes down below 5 bar.

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8.3 COMMANDS

Main Switch

Located underneath of the control box, it turns ON (I) or OFF (O) the voltage to the instrument.

O OFF

I ON

Control box

••

• Power ON push-button: enable the auxil-

iary circuits of the instrument and switch on the light inside the button.

••

• Emergency-Stop push-button: under

emergency conditions, it allows immediately to shut off the power to the auxiliary circuits of instrument.

To restore the controls, rotate the button about half a turn clockwise, in order to disengage it from the locked position.

The instrument stays off until the Power ON push-button is pressed again.

••

• "Keypad and Display": the man/machine

interface occurs through the use of the keyboard and the display . These two components are closely connected and they are used to program the tests, to command the motorized devices of instrument, to show the results of the test performed and the messages for the operator in case of problems or errors.

The large liquid crystal display allows up to 80 characters to be shown on 4 rows.

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8.4 OPERATIONS

8.4.1 KEY FUNCTIONS

Here you will find the list of the single keys and next to each one a brief description of the function it performs.

SPACE1D E F3G H I

M N O6P Q R S

W X Y Z

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

KEY

During Data Input In the Menus During Test

Open and close the specimen clamping device

Type the alphanumeric characters indicated on the key.

Not activated

Type the alphanumeric characters indicated on the key

Not activatedType the alphanumeric char-

acters indicated on the key

Move UP the striker holder cross lifter

Not activatedType the alphanumeric charac-

ters indicated on the key

ENTERENTER

ENTER

Delete the last character typed

Confirm the Data lnput

Move DOWN the striker holder lifter

Page through the default inputs on the display (e.g.: Y/N)

Select the function where the cursor is located

Interrupt the test

Not activated

Return to the previous page / return to the first page if it is hold pushed. Skip a function

Type the alphanumeric characters indicated on the key

Not activated

Type the decimal point and the following character:

HOME

A B C

T U V

CLAMP

J K L

DOWN

CANC

STOP

BACK

Page through the data lists on the display (with autoscroll)

Not activatedNot activated

Start a test or a function

Not activated

START

Not activatedNot activated

Not activated

Bring the instrument at HOME

Not activated

Note: in order to enter a numeral on the display, you must only press the key with the

corresponding number. To enter a letter of the alphabet you must continue to press the key with the corresponding letter until it is shown in the display (the same method used by mobile phones).

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The programming of the tests is done by typing in the parameters using the keyboard in the order that they are shown on the display.

After the test cycle is started, the program performs the measurements requested, acquires the data, elaborates it, and automatically supplies the results.

The results obtained can be seen in real time on display.

Note: to facilitate the understanding of the program structure there follows a flowchart

showing its functions in hierarchical order. Each block is identified with the writing Vid. (Screen) and a progressive number, XXX, that follows the order of appearance on the screen of the display. This order is followed in order to present the figures during the description of the program.

8.4.2 PROGRAM

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Utility

Vid. 1.6

Service

Vid. 1.7

Initial

Screen

Vid. 0

MAIN

Vid. 1

Start-Up

Screen Vid. 0.0

Load

Parameters

Vid. 1.2

Set

Temperature

Vid. 1.1

Modify

Parameters

Vid. 1.3

Save

Parameters

Vid. 1.4

Results

Vid. 1.5

Parameters

Vid. 1.3 a

Parameters

(other)

Vid. 1.3 b

Input

Password

Vid. 1.6.1

Cycle

Counter

Vid. 1.6.2

Version

Vid. 1.6.3

Modify

Password

Vid. 1.6.4

Clock

Vid. 1.6.5

Language

Vid. 1.6.6

Striker

Release

Vid. 1.7.2

Move to

Height

Vid. 1.7.3

Visualize

Sensors

Vid. 1.7.4

Visualize

I/O

Vid. 1.7.5

Modify

Configuration

Vid. 1.7.6

Modify

Cal.

Parameters

Vid. 1.7.7

Shutter Moving

Vid. 1.7.1

Representation of the program structure (firmware) in hierarchical order

(*) Menus used by Service Personnel of ITW Test

and Measurement Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division only

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Vid. 0 - Initial Screen

CEAST 9340 CEAST 9340

CEAST 9340 Ver. X.XX Ver. X.XX

Ver. X.XX Ver. X.XX

Ver. X.XX S.N. XXXXX S.N. XXXXX

S.N. XXXXX S.N. XXXXX

S.N. XXXXX

1 2 3

Vid. 00 - CEAST 9340 Startup Screen

press START for press START for

press START for CEAST 9340 startup CEAST 9340 startup

CEAST 9340 startup CEAST 9340 startup

CEAST 9340 startup

8.5 PROGRAM START - UP

The program is automatically started when the Main switch is “ON” and it performs the following operations

• Shows, temporarily , on the display the introduction of the program (see Vid. 0) where the following information are indicated

: (1) name of the instrument, (2) the firmware version

resident in memory and (3) the serial number.

• After few seconds the screen changes from vid. 0 to vid. 00 visualizing the message “press START for CEAST 9340 startup”.

Note: before pressing the START key check that the POWER ON button is lit.

• When the operator press the START key the program performs the following operations and at the end it loads the parameters relative to the last test performed (only if it has been previously stored on the instrument memory) and it visualizes the main menu (see Vid. 1).

• Check of safety thermostat operation (for instrument equipped with environmental

chamber only);

• Check of temperature sensor operation (Pt100 ohm type) that measure the tempera-

ture in the chamber (for instrument equipped with environmental chamber only);

• Initialization of specimen clamping system;

• Initialization of environmental chamber shutter (optional).

Note: at the start the instrument the “Password” is set to the previous access level (before

switching it off).

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8.5.1 NAVIGATION THROUGH THE PROGRAM MENUS

Below the method of navigation inside the various program menus using the keyoard is described.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

Sample Screen

- Line 1

- Line 2

- Line 3

- Line 4

When the instrument is switched-on, the firmware performs a number of preliminary checks on the status of the instrument; the results of this checks can be visualized selecting the “View Results” option in the “Autocheck” menu, see para. 8.5.21.

After the preliminary check the firmware waits that the operator presses the “Start” key for starting the automatic zero-set. At the end of the zero-set, the firmware visualizes the “Main menu” on display.

Note: the zero-set involves the automatic movement of striker holder lifter.

1) Choosing a sub-menu or a function:

••

• Move the cursor “>” to the desired row using the

keys.

••

• Press the

ENTER

key to open the menu or to perform a function.

2) Modify a parameter:

••

• Move the cursor “>” to the row of the parameter you wish to change using the

keys. a) Modify the alphanumeric parameter using the keys on the keyboard.

b) Modify the parameters of choice (Y / N) using the

or keys.

••

• Confirm using the

ENTER

key.

Note: > cursor positioned on a function or parameter that can be chosen or modi-

fied; cursor positioned on a function, or a parameter, or a comment, that can not

be chosen or modified;

parameter being modified. Disappears after the confirmation with the

ENTER

key is given.

Note: rapid, continuous movement of the cursor is available (maintaining pressed the

keys).

The display can visualize only four rows at the same time. If the available list has a larger number of rows, it is possible to move back and forth using the

keys in

order to see all of the functions or options available.

Note: - In the figures shown in the following pages, all of the rows that make up each

complete data or function list are shown, even if in many cases there are more than four rows visualized.

Note: - The numbers shown next to the figures are used as explicit references in order

to facilitate the comprehension of the text, but do not appear on the display.

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The “Canc” function can be used in two different ways:

- In case of error during the editing of the parameters, it deletes the last character typed.

- During the test stops the execution.

The “Back” key can be used in two different ways

- Press the key and release it: to exit from the active screen and return to the preceding one;

- Press the key and maintain it pressed: to exit from the active screen and return to the first

screen (main menu).

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Vid. 1 - Main menu of the program

8.5.2 MAIN MENU

XXX mm XXX mm

XXX mm

S:XXX.X°CS:XXX.X°C

S:XXX.X°C

(d)XXX mm (d)XXX mm

(d)XXX mm

R:XXX.X°CR:XXX.X°C

R:XXX.X°C

SET TEMPERATURE SET TEMPERATURE

SET TEMPERATURE LOAD PARAMETERS LOAD PARAMETERS

LOAD PARAMETERS LOAD PARAMETERS

LOAD PARAMETERS MODIFY PARAMETERS MODIFY PARAMETERS

MODIFY PARAMETERS MODIFY PARAMETERS

MODIFY PARAMETERS SAVE PARAMETERS SAVE PARAMETERS

SAVE PARAMETERS SAVE PARAMETERS

SAVE PARAMETERS RESULTS RESULTS

RESULTS RESULTS

RESULTS UTILITY UTILITY

UTILITY UTILITY

UTILITY SERVICE SERVICE

SERVICE SERVICE

SERVICE

1) Temperature set (Celsius degree) in the parameters file currently used.

2) Actual temperature (Celsius degree) measured from the temperature sensor in the environmental chamber. When the conditioning is disabled (or when there is an error, e.g.: thermoregulator cable detached) the temperature value is visualized as ????.?.

3) Position in millimeter to which the pointer of the optical detector (part of the striker velocity measuring device) must be set on the rule located in the turret right side (see Fig. below). The position is automatically calculated from the program according to the striker lenght and the specimen thickness.

4) Height set of (striker) release.

Note: functions of steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 are not selectable with the cursor.

5) Menu through which it is possible to recall all the functions of the instrument shown on display . Each function is selectable with the cursor “>” using the

keys and confirmed

with the

ENTER

key.

Rule

Knob

Photocell

(Optical Detector)

Photocell height adjusting device (ref. step 3)

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1) Switches ON/OFF the environmental chamber. Select using the keys.

2) Allows to set the temperature value for the chamber. The program accepts values from -

50 to 100 °C. Values out of this range are shown as error message.

3) Pressing the START key:

••

• if Chamber = OFF: disables the chamber.

••

• if Chamber = ON: enables the chamber and start the conditioning to the set

temperature (step 2).

Pressing the BACK key the program returns automatically to the main menu without to do anything at all.

8.5.4 LOAD P ARAMETERS

Vid. 1.2 - “Load Parameters“

01 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy01 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

01 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

.. ....... .....

.. .....

25 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy25 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

25 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

The menu “Load Parameters” allows to load a group of parameters that has been previously saved. The program is able to memorize up to 25 groups of parameters.

1) The group is selected by the user through the cursor “>” and confirmed with the

ENTER

key.

Pressing the

ENTER

key the selected parameters group is loaded in memory as “Current

Parameters” and the program returns automatically to the main menu (Vid. 1).

8.5.3 SET TEMPERATURE

Vid. 1.1 - Menu “Set Temperature“

THERMO CHAMBER OFFTHERMO CHAMBER OFF

THERMO CHAMBER OFF TEMPERATURE[°C] XXXTEMPERATURE[°C] XXX

TEMPERATURE[°C] XXXTEMPERATURE[°C] XXX

TEMPERATURE[°C] XXX

Press START or BACKPress START or BACK

Press START or BACK

1 2

The menu “Set Temperature” allows to switch ON or OFF the environmental chamber and to set the temperature for the specimens conditioning and chamber drying.

Note: available only with the environmental chamber configured.

If the conditioning is on, whenever the chamber door is closed, a three-beep acoustic signal can be heard if the the conditioning is properly restarted. If a long fourth beep is heard, it means that the restart of the conditioning was not performed: try to open and close again the chamber door or restart the conditioning by means of the command Set temperature.

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Vid. 1.3 a - “Parameters“

8.5.5 MODIFY P ARAMETERS

04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy SUPPORT TYPESUPPORT TYPE

SUPPORT TYPESUPPORT TYPE

SUPPORT TYPE

SP. CLAMPINGSP. CLAMPING

SP. CLAMPING

INPUT H/V/EINPUT H/V/E

INPUT H/V/E

CONDITIONINGCONDITIONING

CONDITIONING

ANTIREBOUNDANTIREBOUND

ANTIREBOUND

OTHER PARAM.OTHER PARAM.

OTHER PARAM.

1 2 3 4 5

Allows the input and modification of the current parameters group. The access is allowed for the user level or higher.

Description of the parameters from (1) to (8):

1) Identify the parameters group last loaded from the menu “Load Parameters” (Vid.

1.2). The field is modifiable: the name entered will be that visualized in the “Parameters groups” list, if the current file will be saved.

2) “Support Type”: it select the type of specimen support (F or V) installed in the test chamber.

F: fixed height (see para. 8.6.1 Fig. 1); V: adjustable height (see para. 8.6.2 Fig. 2).

3) “Sp. Clamping”: enable or disables the operation of specimen clamping plate in three different ways.

D: clamping plate disabled (the specimen is not clamped during the test);

Note: if the clamping plate has been manually operated by the “Clamp” key

before starting the test, the specimen remains clamped until the test is done. The clamping plate goes up when the test ends and it remains disabled.

C: clamping plate enabled during the test (the specimen is clamped before test and

unclamped after test).

When the environmental chamber door is open for the specimen replacement,

the systems inside the chamber are switched-off.

When the door is closed again, the systems inside the environmental chamber

will be switched-on after a few seconds.

I: clamping plate enabled during the test (the specimen is clamped before test

and unclamped after test). This is the

suggested condition for tests at low temperature on films. When the environmental chamber door is open for the specimen replacement, the systems inside the chamber are switched-off.

6 7

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When the door is closed again, the systems inside the environmental chamber

will be switched-on after a few seconds.

The clamping plate goes down and clamp the films just before that the fan is switched-on. This condition avoids the expulsion of film from the specimen

support due to the air flow of the fan. Note: The “I” option is available only with environmental chamber configured.

4) “Input H/V/E”: select the input type (H, V or E): H: drop height; V: impact velocity; E: energy at the impact.

5) “Conditioning”: it enables (Y) or disables (N) the temperature control of environmen-

tal chamber (if installed and configured in the program). Function not used for standard chamber. Conditioning N: the test starts when the operator runs it. Conditioning Y: the test can be run only if the temperature is at the set point (± 1 °C).

6) “Antirebound”: it enables (Y) or disables (N) the striker antirebound system (if in-

stalled and configured in the program).

7) “Other param.”: it goes to the next menu of parameters (see Vid. 1.3 b).

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Vid. 1.3 b - “Parameters (other)“

TEMPERATURETEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE

[°C] [°C]

[°C]

+XXX.XX+XXX.XX

+XXX.XX

MASSMASS

MASS

[Kg][Kg]

[Kg]

XX.XXX.X

XX.X

DROP HEIGHTDROP HEIGHT

DROP HEIGHT

[mm][mm]

[mm]

XXXXXX

XXX

VELOCITYVELOCITY

VELOCITY

[m/s][m/s]

[m/s]

XX.XXXX.XX

XX.XX

ENERGYENERGY

ENERGY

[J][J]

[J]

XX.XXX.X

XX.X

STRIKER LENGTHSTRIKER LENGTH

STRIKER LENGTH

[mm][mm]

[mm]

XXXXXX

XXX

SPECIMEN OFFSETSPECIMEN OFFSET

SPECIMEN OFFSET

[mm][mm]

[mm]

XX.X

XX.XXX.X

XX.X

IMPACT OFFSETIMPACT OFFSET

IMPACT OFFSET

[mm][mm]

[mm]

XXXXXX

XXX

9) “Temperature”: is the test temperature to which the environmental chamber is cooled (negative value) or heated (positive value). Parameter shown only if the “Conditioning” parameter (see Vid. 1.3 a) is selected “Y”.

10) “Mass”: is the total mass used for the impact test. It is equal to the sum of the

following weights: striker, striker holder, striker extension (if installed) and additional weights (if installed).

11) “Drop Height”: is the height from which the striker is released for the impact test.

Parameter shown only if the “Input H/V/E” parameter (see Vid. 1.3 a) is selected “H”.

12) “Velocity”: is the velocity at which the striker strikes the specimen.

Parameter shown only if the “Input H/V/E” parameter (see Vid. 1.3 a) is selected “V”.

13) “Energy”: is the energy at the impact.

Parameter shown only if the “Input H/V/E” parameter (see Vid. 1.3 a) is selected “E”.

14) “Striker Length”: is the length of the striker used for the tests plus the striker exten-

sion (if installed).

Note: if the entered striker length value is wrong, it can cause a wrong striker positioning with a consequent error when carry out test. Moreover it can cause a collision between the striker and lubricating system (if this last one is installed).

15) “Specimen Offset”: is the thickness of the specimen under test.

Parameter shown only if the “Support Type” p arameter (see Vid. 1.3 a) is selected “F”.

16) “Impact Offset”: is the distance between the nominal impact plane and the speci-

men surface. Parameter shown only if the “Support T ype” p arameter (see Vid. 1.3 a) is selected “V”.

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Drop Height

Nominal Impact Plane

Drop Height

Impact Offset

Specimen Tickness

Sketches referred to the steps: 11) Drop Height, 14) Specimen Thickness and 15) Impact Offset

Fixed height

stand

Adjustable

height stand

Note: all the parameters are shown on two rows:

• First row: name of the parameter.

• Second row: value (modifiable) and unit of measure (not modifiable).

Note: the “minimum and maximum limits” of the parameters attributes and the “unit of

measure” of each parameter are indicated in the table “Test Parameters” on the next page.

Note: the instructions for typing the parameters are shown in chapters 8.4.2.

Note: for further technical data related to the “striker antirebound system” make refer-

ence to the “Appendix H“.

Test Parameters

Measure

Units

Input

Format

Limits

Min. Max.

Temperature

[°C]

-50 100

+/-xx

[kg] [mm] [m/s] [mm] [mm] [mm]

Mass

Velocity Striker Length Specimen Thickness

Impact Offset

Drop Height

0.9 40 30 1100

0,77

4.64

239

370

- 120 + 100

xxxxx

xx.xx

xxx

xx.x

+/-xx

xx.xx

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8.5.7 RESULTS

V:xx.x m/s Vr:xx.x m/sV:xx.x m/s Vr:xx.x m/s

V:xx.x m/s Vr:xx.x m/s CL AR +xx °CCL AR +xx °C

CL AR +xx °CCL AR +xx °C

CL AR +xx °C xxxx mm xx.x m/sxxxx mm xx.x m/s

xxxx mm xx.x m/sxxxx mm xx.x m/s

xxxx mm xx.x m/s M:xx.x kg E:xxxx JM:xx.x kg E:xxxx J

M:xx.x kg E:xxxx JM:xx.x kg E:xxxx J

M:xx.x kg E:xxxx J

8.5.6 SA VE P ARAMETERS

Vid. 1.4 - “Save Parameters“

01 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy01 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

01 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

02 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

03 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

04 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

05 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

.. ....... .....

.. .....

25 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy25 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

25 yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

The menu “Save Parameters” allows to save a group of parameters that has been previously modified.

1) The group position is selected by the user through the cursor “>” and saved with the

ENTER

key.

Note: the program overwrites the current set to the selected group.

After the save the program return to the “Main menu”.

This menu visualizes the values related to the last performed test (if performed)

1) “V”: velocity of the striker impact measured from the optical detector.

2) “Vr”: velocity of the striker rebound measured from the optical detector

3) “CL”: it is visualized only if the “clamping” option is configured and activated.

4) “AR”: it is visualized only if the “antirebound” option is configured and activated.

4) “+xx °C”: this field shows the test temperature (only if the environmental chamber is configured and the conditioning is activated).

5) “xxxx mm”: it is the drop height value (parameter “H”, see Vid. 1.3 a).

6) “xx.x m/s”: it is the expected velocity.

7) “M: xx.x kg”: it is the dropping mass.

8) “E: xxxx J”: it is the potential energy.

Vid. 1.5 - Menu “Results“

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1) “Input Password”: insert the password to access the “User” or “Service” function

level.

2) “Cycle Counter”: shows the number of test cycles performed by the instrument with

the possibility to zero it for a partial indication.

3) “FW Version”: indication of the firmware installed and the configuration of the instru-

ment.

4) “Modify Password”: to modify the password set for the “User” level.

5) “Clock”: function for setting the time and date.

6) “Language”: select the language preferred by the user.

Vid. 1.6 - Menu “Utility“

8.5.8 UTILITY

INPUT PASSWORDINPUT PASSWORD

INPUT PASSWORD CYCLE COUNTERCYCLE COUNTER

CYCLE COUNTERCYCLE COUNTER

CYCLE COUNTER FW VERSIONFW VERSION

FW VERSIONFW VERSION

FW VERSION MODIFY PASSWORDMODIFY PASSWORD

MODIFY PASSWORDMODIFY PASSWORD

MODIFY PASSWORD CLOCKCLOCK

CLOCKCLOCK

CLOCK LANGUAGELANGUAGE

LANGUAGELANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

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Vid. 1.6.1 - “Input Password“

8.5.9 INPUT PASSWORD

Password ********Password ********

Password ********

“Password”: allows to type-in the password for different access to the program. After the input, the program shows the message with the access level.

Press the

BACK

key to return to the “Main Menu” (Vid. 1).

Letters and numbers can be used up to a maximum of 8 characters. The instrument can work at three different access levels:

• Operator (without Password): can perform tests on the instrument using existing parameter groups but cannot modify them (the groups can be loaded using the proper function).

• User (with Password): can perform tests on the instrument using the existing parameter groups, can access the parameter groups for modification and can modify the Password using the “Modify Password” function (Vid. 1.6.4).

• Service (with Password): can access to all the menus and functions.

To return to the “Operator” level from the “User” or “Service” levels, type 0 (zero) in the “Password” field.

Note: the program maintains in memory the current password level.

If you switches the instrument off from the “User” level, on the next restart the

firmware remains on the “User” level.

If you want to restart as “Operator” level instead the “User” one, you must change

it before to switch the instrument off.

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Vid. 1.6.3 - “Firmware Version“

8.5.1 1 FW VERSION

1) “FW REV. X.XX”: number of the program version installed on the instrument.

2) “LD REV. X.XX”: number of the boot loader version.

3) “CONF. 16 - 9”: configuration of the instrument.

4) “CONF. 8 - 1”: configuration of the instrument: “A” Environmental Chamber “B” Striker Antirebound System

FW REV.FW REV.

FW REV.

XX.XX XX.XX

XX.XX

LD REV.LD REV.

LD REV.

XX.XX XX.XX

XX.XX

CONF.16-9CONF.16-9

CONF.16-9

00000000 00000000

00000000

CONF.8-1 00000011CONF.8-1 00000011

CONF.8-1 00000011

1) “ENTER to Reset”: message for the user, pushing the

HOME

key the partial cycle (or tests)

counter is zeroed.

2) “Par. Cycles”: shows the number of cycles (or tests) run by the instrument prior to zeroing.

3) “Tot. Cycles”: indicates the total number of cycles (or tests) performed by the instrument.

4) “Press BACK”: return to the previous page.

Vid. 1.6.2 - “Cycle Counter“

8.5.10 CYCLE COUNTER

ENTER to ResetENTER to Reset

ENTER to Reset PAR. CYCLESPAR. CYCLES

PAR. CYCLESPAR. CYCLES

PAR. CYCLES

XXXXXX

XXX

TOT. CYCLESTOT. CYCLES

TOT. CYCLES

XXXXXX

XXX

Press BACKPress BACK

Press BACK

Note: bit value: 1 installed; 0 not installed.

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Vid. 1.6.5 - “Clock“

8.5.13 CLOCK

YEAR YEAR

YEAR

XXXXXXXX

XXXX

MONTH MONTH

MONTH

XXXX

DAYDAY

DAY

XXXX

HOURHOUR

HOUR

XXXX

MIN.MIN.

MIN.

XXXX

SEC.SEC.

SEC.

XXXX

APPLYAPPLY

APPLY

Function used to see the actual clock value and to modify the time and date. After the modification select the function “Apply” and confirm it using the

ENTER

key to

make the change operative.

Vid. 1.6.4 - “Modify Password“

8.5.12 MODIFY P ASSWORD

PASSWORD PASSWORD

PASSWORD

****************

********

REPEAT REPEAT

REPEAT

****************

********

Function used to modify the password for the “User” level.

1) “Password”: type a new password. Letters and numbers, up to 8 characters maximum, can be used.

2) “Repeat”: re-type the same new password as a check.

The new password will be activated after confirmation with the

BACK

key.

Note: the default password installed is: USER.

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Vid. 1.7 - Menu “Service“

SHUTTER MOVING SHUTTER MOVING

SHUTTER MOVING

STRIKER RELEASESTRIKER RELEASE

STRIKER RELEASE

MOVE TO HEIGHT MOVE TO HEIGHT

MOVE TO HEIGHT

VISUALIZE SENSORSVISUALIZE SENSORS

VISUALIZE SENSORS VISUALIZE I/OVISUALIZE I/O

VISUALIZE I/OVISUALIZE I/O

VISUALIZE I/O MODIFY CONFIGURATIONMODIFY CONFIGURATION

MODIFY CONFIGURATIONMODIFY CONFIGURATION

MODIFY CONFIGURATION MODIFY CAL. PARAMET.MODIFY CAL. PARAMET.

MODIFY CAL. PARAMET.MODIFY CAL. PARAMET.

MODIFY CAL. PARAMET.

This menu allows the access to various Service functions. Some of these are protected by a Password and cannot be accessed by the user. They are exclusively used by ITW Test and Measurement Italia S.r.l. - INSTRON CEAST Division personnel for setup and Service.

Press the

BACK

key to return to the previous screen.

8.5.15 SERVICE

Vid. 1.6.6 - “Language“

8.5.14 LANGUAGE

ITALIANOITALIANO

ITALIANO ENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISH ESPANOLESPANOL

ESPANOLESPANOL

ESPANOL FRANCAISFRANCAIS

FRANCAISFRANCAIS

FRANCAIS DEUTSCHDEUTSCH

DEUTSCHDEUTSCH

DEUTSCH

Function used to change the language that is used for the information on the display. The modification is performed immediately upon confirmation.

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Vid. 1.7.1 - “Shutter moving“

-SHUTTER- -SHUTTER-

-SHUTTER-

Press UP to OPENPress UP to OPEN

Press UP to OPEN Press DOWN to CLOSEPress DOWN to CLOSE

Press DOWN to CLOSEPress DOWN to CLOSE

Press DOWN to CLOSE

The shutter is located only in the environmental chamber and open or close the passage for the striker.

Press the “UP” key to open the shutter or press the “DOWN” key to close it.

Note: the shutter must be open during the drying of the chamber.

8.5.16 SHUTTER MOVING

Vid. 1.7.2 - “Striker Release“

STRIKER RELEASE STRIKER RELEASE

STRIKER RELEASE

Press START or BACKPress START or BACK

Press START or BACK

Press the “ST AR T” key to release the striker or the “BACK” key to return to the previous screen without release the striker.

8.5.17 STRIKER RELEASE

Note: function visualized only with environmental chamber configured.

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Vid. 1.7.3 - “Move to Height“

OFP/OFQi: show the specimen offset or impact offset set in the current parameters set. LP: show the length of the striker used for the tests, plus the striker extension (if in-

stalled) set in the current parameters set.

Type Zt/Hc and Height: select and enter the chosen position of the crosshead (Zt selected) or the striker edge (Hc selected).

Zt is referred to the distance between the lower end of the striker holder and the

upper surface of the turret base.

Hc is referred to the distance between the lower end of the striker and the impact

point, and it depends from the test parameters.

Press the

START

key to start the positioning or the

BACK

key to go back without carry out

the positioning.

8.5.18 MOVE TO HEIGHT

Vid. 1.7.4 - “Visualize Sensors“

CROSSHEAD HE CROSSHEAD HE

CROSSHEAD HE

XXXX.XXXXX.X

XXXX.X

SET. P. TEMP.SET. P. TEMP.

SET. P. TEMP.

XX.X XX.X

XX.X

MEASURED TEMP.XXX MEASURED TEMP.XXX

MEASURED TEMP.XXX

Visualize in real time the values measured by sensors.

1) Absolute crosshead height [mm];

2) Temperature set [°C] (*);

3) Temperature measured [°C] in the environmental chamber (*). (*): only with environmental chamber.

8.5.19 VISUALIZE SENSORS

OFP=X.XOFP=X.X

OFP=X.X

LP=XXXLP=XXX

LP=XXX

TYPE Zt/HcTYPE Zt/Hc

TYPE Zt/Hc

HEIGHTHEIGHT

HEIGHT

XXXXXX

XXX

Press START or BACKPress START or BACK

Press START or BACK

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Error codes are shown on display and advise the user when an error occurs, see the Error Codes List in the Appendix G.

8.5.22 ERROR CODES IN THE PROGRAM

8.5.21 EMERGENCIES SYNOPTIC

The table below describes the alarm conditions which can be visualized on display.

Emergencies Synoptic

6 5 4 3 2 1

Temperature too high/low

Safety

thermostat

alarm

Upper

door open

Lower

door open

Power cut off

Lifter

motor

overload

Vid. 1.7.6 - Example of “alarm visualization“

***ERROR N.205*** ***ERROR N.205***

***ERROR N.205***

EM. STAT. -----*--**EM. STAT. -----*--**

EM. STAT. -----*--** PRESS STOP TO ABORTPRESS STOP TO ABORT

PRESS STOP TO ABORTPRESS STOP TO ABORT

PRESS STOP TO ABORT ENTER TO IGNOREENTER TO IGNORE

ENTER TO IGNOREENTER TO IGNORE

ENTER TO IGNORE

The alarm conditions are visualized as 10 screen fonts consisting of asterisks and underscore lines.

Example: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 underscore lines means no one alarm;

* _ _ _ _ * * _ _ _ 3 asterisks means 3 different active alarms. The alarms

are numbered in increasing order starting from right to left.

Alarm10Alarm5Alarm

Vid. 1.7.5 - “Visualize I/O“

IN 16-9-*****-- IN 16-9-*****--

IN 16-9-*****--

IN 8-1IN 8-1

IN 8-1

**--*--***--*--*

**--*--*

OUT 16-9--**--OUT 16-9--**--

OUT 16-9--**--

OUT 8-1*-*---* OUT 8-1*-*---*

OUT 8-1*-*---*

Visualize in real time the input/output status: * active; - inactive, see also the Input and Output lists in the Appendix E and F.

8.5.20 VISUALIZE I/O

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8.6 PREPARING THE INSTRUMENT FOR TESTING

8.6.1 REPLACEMENT OF THE STANDS

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Note: stands for CEAST 9340 are mainly of two different types as shown in the figures below. The stands (Fig. 1 and 2) can be installed indiferrently both in the standard (ambient temperature) chamber and in the environmental one.

Both stands have the same base to facilitate the replacement operations.

a) Open the door of the chamber. b) Loosen and remove the Allen screws. c) Loosen and remove the shoulder screw. d) Lift manually the stand for about 2 cm just to disengage it from the centering hub and

then remove (with precaution) the stand from the chamber.

CAUTION ! (for environmental chamber only): before replace the stands make sure

that the environmental chamber is at room temperature.

DISASSEMBLY

Fig. 1 - Fixed height stand

Fig. 2 - Adjustable height stand

Allen screws

and

flat washers

Shoulder

screw

ASSEMBLY

a) Open the door of the chamber. b) Place (with precaution) the stand in the chamber. Lift it manually of about 2 cm and

engage it on the centering hub. c) Turn the stand (if necessary) and visually align the hole for the shoulder screw. d) Tighten the shoulder screw. e) Tighten the Allen screws.

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8.6.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE SPECIMEN FIXTURES

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Clamping

ring

Screw

CAUTION ! (for environmental chamber only): before replace the fixtures make sure

that the environmental chamber is at room temperature.

When this is not possible, use a pair of thermally insulating gloves.

Note: for the specimen fixtures list refer to the Appendix A at the end of this document.

8.6.2.1 SPECIMEN FIXTURES FOR FIXED HEIGHT STAND

DISASSEMBLY

8.6.2.1.1

FIXTURES FOR PLATES AND FILMS

Screw

Fixed height

stand

Specimen

fixture

Clamping

plate

Clamping ring

(face toward the

clamping plate)

Pin (x3)

a) Choose the correct specimen fixture

and clamping ring according to the specimen shape, dimension and stan-

dard of reference (see Appendix A). b) Open the door of the chamber. c) Place the clamping ring against the

clamping plate inserting the pins in the

slots. d) Turn the clamping ring of a quarter of

turn approx.. e) Fasten the clamping ring with screw. f) Place the specimen fixture on top of

the fixed height stand and fasten it

with the screw. g) Place and visually center the speci-

men onto the specimen fixture on top

of the fixed height stand.

a) Open the door of the chamber. b) Loosen the screw on the fixed height

stands. c) Lift and remove the specimen fixture. d) Loosen the screw on the clamping

plate. e) Turn the clamping ring until the pins are

aligned with the slots and remove it from

its seat.

ASSEMBLY

X X

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8.6.2.1.2 FIXTURE FOR CHARPY TEST

Fig. 1 - Fixture for Charpy test with shoulders according to ASTM standards

(notched plastic specimen)

Fig. 1 A - Fixture configured for test

Fig. 1 B - Fixture with shoulders separate

Fig. 1 C - Shoulder

Adjustable

block

Screw

Reference plane

Specimen

thickness

3.17 mm

6.35 mm

12.7 mm

Notch downward

Notch centering pin

Plastic specimen

Shoulder (x 2)

Locking ring

Slide movement

knob

Shoulder (x 2)

Shoulder screw (x 2)

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Fig. 2 - Fixture for Charpy test with shoulders according to ASTM E-23 standard

(notched metallic specimen)

Fig. 3 - Fixture for Charpy test with shoulders according to ISO standards

(notched and unnotched plastic specimens)

Fig. 3 A - Notched

specimen

Fig. 3 B - Unnotched

specimen

Stop plate

Screw

Notch downward

Notch centering pin

Metallic specimen

Notch downward

Notch centering pin

Plastic specimen

Alignment

pin (x 2)

Alignment

pin (x 2)

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DISASSEMBLY

a) Open the door of the chamber. b) Loosen the screw on the fixed height stands (see fig. below). c) Lift and remove the Charpy test fixture.

a) Choose the correct pair of shoulders according to the specimen dimensions and stan-

dard of reference (see Appendix I and previous Fig. 1, 2 and 3). b) Remove the two shoulder screws fastening the shoulders (see fig. 1 B). c) Lift and remove the shoulders from the fixture and replace them with the choosen

ones. d) Fasten the specimen shoulders with shoulder screws. e)

For shoulders according to ASTM standards (notched plastic specimen) only:

- Loosen the screws fastening the adjustable blocks (see fig. 1 C);

- Align the reference plane of blocks with the line of the specimen thickness: 3.17,

6.35, 12.7 [mm];

- Tighten the screws fastening the adjustable blocks.

For shoulders according to ISO standards (notched plastic specimen) only:

- Check that the stop plate is turned downward (see fig. 3 A).

For shoulders according to ISO standards (unnotched plastic specimen) only:

- Check that the stop plate is turned upward and secured with screw (see fig. 3 B).

ASSEMBLY

Specimen shoulders

Screw

Fixed height

stand

Clamping plate

without clamp-

ing ring

Note: verify that the clamping plate is with-

out clamping ring (see fig. to the right).

h) Place the Charpy test fixture on top of

the fixed height stand. i) Turn the Charpy test fixture until the pin

enter in the slot of the stand. This pin al-

low to find quickly the correct position of

the fixture. j)Fasten the Charpy test fixture with screw.

Charpy Test Fixture

k) Place the specimen (notched specimen with notch downward) against the adjustable

blocks (fig. 1 A) or against the alignment pins (fig. 2 or 3 A).

Push the notch centering pin forward and center the notch.

For unnotched specimen use the stop plate.

Specimen

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DISASSEMBLY

8.6.2.1.3 FIXTURE FOR IZOD TEST

a) Choose the correct specimen adapter

according to the specimen dimensions and standard of reference (see Appendix A).

b) Place the Izod test fixture on a table,

loosen the specimen clamping screw until the bracket can be lifted allowing to remove the specimen adapter.

c) Remove the two screws fastening the

specimen adapter. They are located under the Izod test fixture.

d) Lift and remove the specimen adapter

from its seat and replace it with the choosen one.

e) Fasten the specimen adapter with screws.

a) Open the door of the chamber. b) Loosen the screw on the fixed height

stands.

c) Lift and remove the Izod test fixture.

ASSEMBLY

Notch

centering

blade

Specimen

adapter

Specimen

clamping

screw

Specimen

(edgewise

position,

notch

upward)

Screw

Fixed height

stand

Clamping plate

without clamp-

ing ring

Izod test

fixture

Note: verify that the clamping plate is

without clamping ring.

f) Place the Izod test fixture on top of

the fixed height stand.

g) Turn the Izod test fixture until the pin

enter in the slot of the stand. This pin allow to find quickly the correct position of the fixture.

h) Fasten the Izod test fixture with screw.

Specimen Adapter

Izod Test Fixture

Specimen

clamping

bracket

i) Lift the specimen clamping bracket, insert the specimen (notch upward) in

the slot of the specimen adapter and center the notch using the notch centering blade.

j) Clamp the specimen with the clamping screw.

Specimen

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8.6.2.2 SPECIMEN FIXTURES FOR ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT STAND

Note: for the specimen fixtures list refer to the Appendix A at the end of this document. Note: before to install any specimen fixtures on the adjustable height stand make sure

that the fixtures adapter is already installed on it.

DISASSEMBLY

8.6.2.2.1

FIXTURES ADAPTER

ASSEMBLY

Fixtures

adapter

Adjustable

height stand

a) Open the door of the chamber. b) Loosen the screw. c) Lift and remove the fixture adapter

from the adjustable height stand.

a) Open the door of the chamber. b) Place the fixtures adapter on top of

the adjustable height stand and engage the pin in the underlying hole.

c) Tighten the screw.

X X

Note: before to install the “thousand holes plate” remove the fixtures adapter from the

adjustable height stand.

Screw

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8.6.2.2.2 FIXTURES FOR PLATES, FILMS, CHARPY AND IZOD TESTS

Note: for the disassembly procedures follow the instructions of paras. 8.6.2.1.1

or 8.6.2.1.2 or 8.6.2.1.3.

DISASSEMBLY

Note: the handles of the adjustable height stand are used to adjust the height (upward

or downward) of the specimen fixture and to lock it in the chosen position.

Clamping

ring

Fixtures

adapter

Screw

Adjustable

height stand

Specimen

fixture

Clamping

plate

Screw

Adjustable

height stand

Clamping plate

without

clamping ring

Fixtures

adapter

Screw

For plates and films

For Charpy and Izod tests

ASSEMBLY

a) At the end of the assembly operation (fixtures for plates, films, Charpy or

Izod tests) and with the test specimen already installed on the fixture, procede to determine the height between the upper surface of the specimen and the

end of the striker. b) Unlock the locking handles. c) Completely lower the adjustable height stand using the height adjustment

handles. d) Go to the “Service” menu (para. 8.5.14). e) Select the “Move to height” fuction (para. 8.5.17). f) Carry out the following calculation:

X = Striker height [mm] - 134 [mm] + Impact offset [mm]; where: “Striker height” = 239 to 370 [mm]; “Impact offset” = -120 to 100 [mm].

Note: for the assembly procedures follow the instructions of paras. 8.6.2.1.1

or 8.6.2.1.2 or 8.6.2.1.3.

Height

adjustment

handles

Locking handles

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g) Enter the calculated value “X” as “Crosshead Position (z)” parameter in the

“Move to height” function (see para. 8.5.17).

h) Alternative mode to paras. f) plus g): enter “0” (zero) as “Striker Position”

(Hc parameter, see para. 8.5.17). i) Press the “Start” key to positioning the striker. j) Adjust the height of the stand until the specimen surface touches the striker

end. k) Lock the stand using the locking handles. l) Press the “Home” key to move the striker at the rest position.

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8.6.3 REPLACEMENT OF THE STRIKER HOLDER

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Note: for the striker holders weights refer to the tables of para. 8.6.4.

DISASSEMBLY

a) Release the striker using the proper command under “Service Menu”. b) Open the front door of the turret accessing to the lifting system, using the special key

provided.

c) Remove the screw fastening the guide plate on the upper left side of the striker

holder and remove manually the guide plate moving the striker holder.

d) Remove the striker holder from the guide columns of the instrument and place it on a

table.

Fig. 1

Standard striker holder

Fig. 2

Light striker holder

- Check that the striker holder is free from weights and striker.

- Fasten the harmonic wire eyelet to the striker holder using the screw and washer shown in the details below. The eyelet is normally removed when change the striker holder with the light one or when store the striker holder inside the wooden box (option).

Harmonic wire eyelet

Screw

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ASSEMBLY

a) Open the front door of the turret accessing to the lifting system, using the special key

provided.

b) Choose the correct striker holder according to the specimen type, dimension and

standard of reference. Striker holder can be of two different types: light (Fig. 2) or

standard (Fig. 1). c) Check that the striker holder is free from combinable weights and striker. d) Place the striker holder on a table. e) Remove the screw and guide plate from the upper left side of the striker holder. f) Place the striker holder between the two guide columns of the instrument, ensuring

that the flag is positioned on the right side. g) Fit the guide plate in the slots of the striker holder and fasten it with screw. h) Check that the striker holder travels freely between the guides and the flag passes

freely through the photocell slot. i) Engage the striker holder in the hole of the striker lifter in automatic way following the

instructions below:

- Close the door of the turret;

- Press the “Power ON” button;

- Press the “Home” key and wait the automatic recovery and repositioning of the striker holder.

X X

Screw

Guide plate

Fig. 3

Standard striker holder installed on the instrument

Striker holder

Guide

column (x2)

Flag (it pass through the photo-cell slot)

Photo-cell slot

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8.6.4 REPLACEMENT OF THE WEIGHTS

Authorized Personnel: Operator

DISASSEMBLY

a) Open the front door of the turret accessing to the lifting system, using the spe-

cial key provided.

b) Remove the combinable weights from the striker holder:

••

• Standard striker holder:

- Unscrew the ring nut by hand (Fig. 1);

- Lift and remove one weight (Fig. 3) at a time until the striker holder is unloaded. Each weight is connected to the underneath one by two pins.

Note: avoid unbalancing movements toward the operator during the removal

operation that can cause the accidental drop of the weights.

••

• Light striker holder:

- Remove the screw (Fig. 2);

- Remove the weight (Fig. 4, each weight is separable in two parts).

- Remove all the weights until the striker holder is unloaded

Screw (x3)

Fig. 1

Standard striker holder

with combinable weights

(for masses 3 to 37 kg, striker not included)

Fig. 2

Light striker holder

with combinable weights

(for masses 1 to 3.5 kg, striker not included)

Ring nut

Combinable

weights

Fig. 3 Combinable weight for standard striker holder

Fig. 4

Combinable weight for

light striker holder

Striker holder

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STRIKER HOLDER (STANDARD TYPE) CONFIGURATION

Nr Description Weight [kg] Q.ty

Striker Holder 2.5 1

Striker see Appendix B 1

Mass 0.5 1

Mass 1 (each) 2

Mass 2 1

Mass 5 (each) 3

Mass (option) 5 (each) 3

STRIKER HOLDER (LIGHT TYPE) CONFIGURATION

Nr Description Weight [kg] Q.ty

Striker Holder 0.5 1

Striker see Appendix B 1

Mass 0.5 1

Mass 1 (each) 2

b) Install the combinable weights on the striker holder:

••

• Standard striker holder:

- Unscrew the ring nut by hand (Fig. 1);

- Lift and install one weight (Fig. 3) at a time on the striker holder until to obtain the mass needed. The first weight must be engaged on the two pins located on the striker holder. Each weight added subsequently must be engaged on the pins of the underneath one;

Note: avoid unbalancing movements toward the operator during the weights

installation operation that can cause the accidental drop of the weights.

- Tighten strongly the ring nut against the upper weight by hand.

••

• Light striker holder:

- Separate each weight (Fig. 4) in two parts after removing the screw;

- Insert one part of the weight from the back of the striker holder through one of the existing holes (Fig. 2).

Place the second part of the weight on the first one and fasten it with

screw;

- Install the remaining two weights if necessary.

ASSEMBLY

a) Open the front door granting access to the lifting system, using the special key

provided.

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8.6.5 REPLACEMENT OF STRIKER

Authorized Personnel: Operator

DISASSEMBLY

b) If the striker is of instrumented type (Fig. 1) unscrew the connector of the striker

signal cable from the panel of the DAS (Data Acquisition System). c) Disengage the clamp (Fig. 2, detail D) and remove the cable from the slot. d) Disengage the signal cable holder from the clamp, pulling it downward (Fig. 2,

detail B). e) Disengage the striker signal cable from the three harmonic wire eyelets (Fig. 2)

(these parts are attached to the striker holder). f) Remove the two screws fastening the striker g) Remove the striker from the striker holder.

a) Open the front door of the turret accessing to the lifting system, using the

special key provided.

Fig. 1 - Instrumented striker

(usable with both striker holder)

Signal cable

holder

Instrumented striker

Connector

Signal cable

Note: for the Strikers Technical Features refer to the Appendix B at the end of this document.

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Fig. 2 - Instrumented striker installed on the instrument

Route for

signal cable

Signal cable

holder

Clamp

The signal cable coming from the striker

must pass through the three harmonic wire

eyelets indicated by the arrows

Screw (x2)

Instrumented

Striker

Signal cable

Clamp

Signal cable to the DAS

Data Acquisition System

Signal cable

Detail A

Detail C

Detail D

Detail E

Detail B

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ASSEMBLY

a) Open the front door of the turret accessing to the lifting system, using the

special key provided. b) Place the instrumented striker against the striker holder (Fig. 2, detail A) cen-

tering the existing pins and making sure that the signal cable is facing to the

front of the instrument (check not required when install a striker not instru-

mented). c) Fasten the striker with screws. d) Insert the signal cable in the three harmonic wire eyelets (Fig. 2). e) Extend the signal cable following the route shown in Fig. 2 and fasten the cable

holder with the clamp (Fig. 2, detail B) pushing it upward. f) Continue with the signal cable downward and insert it in the slot out side (Fig. 2,

detail C) on the left side of the turret. g) Fasten the signal cable to the structure using the clamp (Fig. 2, detail D). h) Screw the connector of the signal cable on the rear panel of the DAS (Data

Acquisition System, see para. 7.1 for connection).

Notes: - Make sure that the signal cable of the striker is long enough to guarantee the

striker stroke up to the maximum height.

- Check that the striker signal cable is far enough from the cylinder (on the left side of turret) of antirebound system avoiding to cut the cable during the movement of the antirebound crosshead or during the striker repositioning.

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DISASSEMBLY

a) Open the front door of the turret accessing to the lifting system, using the

special key provided. b) Remove the two screws fastening the striker extension. c) Remove the striker extension from the striker holder. d) Remove the two screws fastening the striker. e) Remove the striker from the striker extension.

8.6.6 REPLACEMENT OF THE STRIKER EXTENSION

Authorized Personnel: Operator The striker extension code 7510.028 (weight 0.5 kg) allows to increase of 60 mm the

penetration of the striker in the test specimen. It is normally used for tests on films and it can be used with all strikers.

To the striker holder

X X

ASSEMBLY

a) Open the front door of the turret accessing to the lifting system, using the

special key provided.

b) Place the striker against the striker extension making sure that the signal cable

is turned up as shown in the previous figure (check not required when install a

non-instrumented striker). c) Fasten the striker to the striker extension with screws. e) Place the striker extension against the striker holder. f) Fasten the striker extension with screws.

Note: - The addition of the striker extension can cause interference between the striker

head and the special-purpose tooling installed on the adjustable height stand.

Striker, instrumented or non-instrumented

Striker extension Screw (x2)

Screw (x2)

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8.6.7 REPLACEMENT OF THE STRIKER’S HEADS (interchangeable head type)

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Fig. 2 - Fixture to align the Charpy and Izod heads to the striker body

(optional device)

Screw

Heads alignment template

Base

Striker

centering

plate

Fig. 3 - Striker with Charpy head installed

on CEAST 9340

Fig. 4 - Striker with Izod head installed

on CEAST 9340

Spacer

Instrumented

striker body

Ring nut

Signal cable

Hemispherical head

(dia. 12.7 mm)

Head for Charpy test

Head for Izod test

Fig. 1 - Instrumented striker with interchangeable heads

Note: for the Strikers Technical Features refer to the Appendix B at the end of this document.

Charpy

Izod (with pivoting loader)

Izod

(with fixed height stand and

adjustable height stand)

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Disassembly of the interchangeable heads (Charpy, Izod or hemispherical)

a) Place the striker against the centering plate centering the existing pin (Fig. 5)

and fasten it with screws. b) Unscrew the head by hand and remove it from the striker body (Fig. 6).

Alternatively, loosen the head using the pins (Fig. 6a).

Assembly the interchangeable head (Charpy, Izod or hemispherical)

a) Place the striker against the centering plate centering the existing pin (Fig. 5)

and fasten it with screw. Skip this step if the striker is already installed on the

fixture. Note: after the above operation make sure that the ring nut is strongly tighten. b) Hemispherical head

1) Before to install the 12.7 mm O.D. head, unscrew and remove the spacer from the striker body (Fig. 7). On the contrary, leave it in place for 20 mm O.D. head.

2) Screw the head to the striker body end by hand.

Fig. 5 - Detail of the striker fastened to the centering plate

Screw

Striker centering plate

Striker

Fig. 6 - Striker fastened to the fixture

Spacer Ring nut

Interchangeable head

DISASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Spacer Hemispherical

head Pin (x 2)

Fig. 6a - Hemispherical head

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c) Charpy head

1) Insert and screw the spacer to the striker body (Fig. 8) by hand. Skip this step if it is already installed.

2) Screw and tighten the Charpy head to the striker body by hand.

3) Loosen and unscrew the ring nut until the spacer is very near to the Charpy head (not in contact).

4) Place the head alignment template with the notch toward the Charpy head.

5) Turn the Charpy head until the cisel end is aligned with the notch of the template.

6) Hold the Charpy head in position and tighten the ring nut.

Fig. 8 - Striker with the Charpy head aligned

Heads alignment template

Spacer

Ring nut Charpy head

Fig. 7 - Striker body fastened to the fixture without head and spacer

Spacer Hemispherical

head Pin (x 2)

Fig. 7a - Hemispherical head

3) Alternatively, fasten the head to the striker body end using the pins (Fig. 7a).

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d) Izod head

1) Insert and screw the spacer to the striker body (Fig. 9) by hand. Skip this step if

it is already installed.

2) Screw and tighten the Izod head to the striker body by hand.

3) Loosen and unscrew the ring nut until the spacer is very near to the Izod head

(not in contact).

4) Place the template against the Izod head as shown in the Fig. 10. Turn the edge

of the Izod head until it is in contact with the flat surface of the template (marked Izod).

5) Hold the Izod head in position and tighten the ring nut.

Fig. 9 - Striker with the Izod head aligned

Ring nut

Heads alignment template

Spacer

Izod head

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8.7 PREP ARING THE INSTRUMENT FOR TENSILE-IMPACT TEST ONL Y

CAUTION ! (for instrument equipped with environmental chamber only):

- Before replace the stand, force sensor, vice and specimen clamping, make sure that the environmental chamber is at room temperature.

- When the chamber is at low or high temperature, change the specimens using thermally insulated gloves to avoid burning your hands.

- The temperature range used for Tensile-Impact tests must be: - 50 to 120 °C.

Note: the stand (Fig. 1) can be installed indiferrently both in the standard (ambient temperature) chamber and in the environmental one.

8.7.1 PROGRAM SETTING

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Before installing the equipment for the “Tensile Imp act tests” on the instrument, perform the following “Parameters setting” in the program.

a) “Support Type” parameter: select “V” (see para. 8.5.5, vid. 1a and step 2). b) “Impact Offset” parameter: enter the value shown in the table below according to the

specimen type (see para. 8.5.5, vid. 1b and step 15).

Standard Specimen Type "Impact Offset" parameter [mm]

ISO 8525 Method A

1 and 3 - 67 2 and 4 - 54

5- 77

Note: before installing the equipment for the “Tensile-Impact tests”, remove the clamp-

ing plate from the chamber as shown in the figure below.

Clamping plate installed in the chamber

Shoulder screw

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Fig. 1 - Instrument configured for Tensile-Impact test.

Striker

Fixed height vice

support stand

Instrumented vice for Tensile-Impact

test

Piezoelectric force

sensor signal cable

Signal cable

insulator (placed

through the

chamber wall)

Piezoelectric force sensor signal cable connected to the DAS (Data Acquisition System)

Allen screws and

flat washers

Shoulder screw

Slot for

cable

Notched

washer

(x 2)

Screw

(x 2)

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8.7.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE FIXED HEIGHT VICE SUPPORT STAND

Authorized Personnel: Operator

a) Disconnect the signal cable of the piezoelectric force sensor from the DAS (Fig. 1C). b) Open the chamber door. c) Remove the collecting box from the chamber (Fig. 2). d) Remove the screws and notched washers fastening the insulator (Fig. 1B, D and E).

It passes through the wall of the chamber. One screw is placed inside the chamber while the other is outside.

e) Remove the signal cable insulator (Fig. 1D) together with the cable from the wall of

the chamber and remove the cable from the insulator slot. The cable with connector

must be placed on the chamber floor. f) Loosen and remove the Allen screws and flat washers (Fig. 1B). g) Loosen and remove the shoulder screw (Fig. 1B). h) Lift manually the stand for about 2 cm just to disengage it from the centering hub and

then remove (with precaution) the stand from the chamber using the handles.

DISASSEMBLY

Fig. 2 - Fixed height vice support stand

Piezoelectric

force sensor

Position of collecting box during tests

Collecting box for broken specimens and calibrated grip

Rubber plate

Signal cable

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a) Open the chamber door.

b) Place (with precaution) the stand in the chamber. Lift it manually of about 2 cm and

engage it on the centering hub. During this operation be careful do not damage the signal cable of the piezoelectric force sensor.

c) Turn the stand (if necessary) and visually align the hole for the shoulder screw (Fig.

1B). d) Tighten the shoulder screw. e) Tighten the Allen screws. f) Pass the signal cable with connector through the hole of the chamber (see arrow of

Fig. 1B). Verify that the cable which remain in the chamber is not stretched. g) Fasten a screw with a notched washer on the signal cable insulator (Fig. 1 D and E)

making sure that the notch of the washer is aligned with the slot of the insulator. h) Place the signal cable in the slot of the insulator and then insert the insulator free end

through the chamber wall. i) Fasten the insulator to the chamber using the remaining screw and notched washer

(Fig. 1B, D and E) making sure that the notch of the washer is aligned with the slot of

the insulator and it does not turn from this position when you tighten the screw,

otherwise there is a risk to cut the signal cable. j) Place the collecting box onto the base of the vice support stand (Fig. 2).

X X

ASSEMBLY

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8.7.3 REPLACEMENT OF THE PIEZOELECTRIC FORCE SENSOR

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Fig. 1 - Piezoelectric force sensor with signal cable

Fig. 2 - Piezoelectric force sensor assembly

Signal cable connector

Piezoelectric force sensor

Fixed height vice support stand (upper part)

Note: the replacement of a piezoelectric force sensor with another one having different force range (e.g.: from 2.2 N to 0.45 N or vice versa) can be done without removing the signal cable from the chamber.

a) Push the sliding stop plate backward as shown in the Fig. 2A. b) Loosen the screws, turn the clamps and free the signal cable (Fig. 3). c) Loosen the piezoelectric force sensor using the open wrench (Fig. 2B). d) Unscrew the force sensor by hand and in the mean time turn the signal cable togheter

with the sensor, avoiding to damage it.

e) Unscrew and disconnect the force sensor from the signal cable (Fig. 2A). The cable

must remain in place as shown in the Fig. 2A.

DISASSEMBLY

Signal cable connector

Piezoelectric force sensor

Sliding stop plate

17 mm

open

wrench

(supplied)

Signal

cable

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a) Choose the correct range of the force sensor (2.2 kN or 0.45 kN) to be installed. b) Push the sliding stop plate backward as shown in the Fig. 2A. c) Screw the force sensor to the sensor cable (Fig. 2 A). d) Put some drops of sealing compound (type Loctite 243, medium-strong) on the thread

of the force sensor (Fig. 2A). e) Screw the force sensor by hand and in the mean time turn the signal cable togheter

with the sensor, avoiding to damage it. (Fig. 2B). f) Tighten the force sensor using the open wrench (Fig. 2B). g) Pass the signal cable inside the clamps and fasten them with screws.

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 3 - Signal cable clamping

Signal cable

Screw (x2)

Clamp (x2)

X X

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8.7.4 REPLACEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTED VICE FOR TENSILE-IMP ACT

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Fig. 1 - Example of clamping for rigid specimens according to ISO 8256 standard,

method A, type 1and 3 for tensile impact vice complete with 3 sets of gripping adapters:

- A, B, C, E, F: for rigid specimens, thickness 3 mm;

- A, B, D, E, F: for rigid specimens, thickness 4 mm;

- A, E, F, G, H: for films only.

ABCD

Note: for the identification codes of parts shown in fig. 1 below refer to the Appendix F

at the end of this document.

a) Push the sliding stop plate backward

as shown in the figure to the right side.

b) Remove the screws E (x4) and remove

the adapter C from downward.

c) Remove the plate B.

DISASSEMBLY

Sliding

stop plate

E C B

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d) Remove the screw F and remove the

adapter A from the force sensor.

ASSEMBLY

Exagonal key

Piezoelectric

force sensor

a) Choose the set of gripping adapters to

be installed on the vice according to

the specimen type and thickness (see

Fig. 1, para. 8.7.4 and Appendix G). b) Fasten the adapter A to the force sen-

sor using the screw F.

The adapter surface must be visually

aligned with the upper part of the fixed

height vice support stand.

c) Insert the plate B in the adapter A

checking that the knurled surface is

turned toward the arrow.

Exagonal key

Piezoelectric

force sensor

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f) Place the sliding stop plate in the correct position according to the chosen speci-

mens type. To change the plate position: remove the plate from the guide, overturn it and place it in the new position.

Position for

specimens

type 2 and 4

Position for

specimens

type 1, 3 and 5

Sliding

stop plate

Springing ball (2 for

each side)

Removal

direction

d) Insert the adapter C from downward

and fasten it with screws E.

e) Tighten the screws of the stop plates.

Sliding

stop plate

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8.7.5 REPLACEMENT OF THE TENSILE-IMP ACT SPECIMEN

Authorized Personnel: Operator

Fig. 1- H: Specimen holding fixtures: one for specimens type 1, one for specimens

type 2 and 4 and one for specimens type 4.

- I: Calibrated free tensile grips, 30 g, for rigid specimens according to ISO 8256 standard, method A, type 1, 2, 3 and 4. Specimen thickness from 3 to 4 mm.

a) After test, loosen the clamping screw

and remove the broken specimen from downward.

DISASSEMBLY

Half broken

specimen

Clamping

screw

b) After test, pick up the calibrated free

tensile grip from the collecting box (see Fig. 2, para 8.7.2).

c) Loosen the screws and remove the

broken specimen.

Half broken

specimen

Clamping

screw (x2)

Calibrated free

tensile grip

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a) Choose the specimen holding fixture

H and the calibrated free tensile grip I according to the specimen type and

thickness (see Appendix G). b) Open the clamping lever. c) Place the specimen in the proper seat

of the fixture and push it to the left until

it stops against the fixture. d) Close the clamping lever and check

that the specimen is clamped.

If the specimen is not clamped, unlock

the lock nuts, adjust the screw and lock

the nuts again. Make sure that the

clamping pressure does not damage

the specimen surface. e) Loosen the screws of the calibrated

free tensile grip I. f) Insert the specimen end through the

calibrated free tensile grip I. g) Move the calibrated free tensile grip I

against the specimen holding fixture

H and check that it is visually centered

with the fixture. h) Tighten the screws of the calibrated

free tensile grip I fastening the speci-

men. i) Open the clamping lever and remove

the specimen from the fixture H. j) Loosen the clamping screw without

remove it. k) Insert the free specimen end from the

bottom between the adapter and the

knurled plate until the calibrated free

tensile grip stops against the sliding

stop plate. l) Check that the calibrated free tensile

grip is visually centered with the stop

plates. m)Tighten the clamping screw.

ASSEMBLY

Clamping lever

ScrewLock

nuts

Specimen

Clamping

screw

Calibrated free

tensile grip

Sliding

stop plate

X X

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8.7.6 REPLACEMENT OF STRIKER FOR TENSILE-IMP ACT TESTS

Authorized Personnel: Operator

DISASSEMBLY

a) Open the front door of the turret using the special key provided and access to the

lifting system. b) Remove the two screws fastening the striker c) Remove the striker from the striker holder.

ASSEMBLY

a) Open the front door of the turret using the special key provided and access to the

lifting system.

b) Place the striker against the striker holder centering the existing pins and making

sure that the plate is turned toward the front of instrument.

c) Fasten the striker with screws.

Striker

for

Tensile-Impact

test

Screw (x2)

Plate

Striker Holder

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8.8 SUPPORT STANDS CODES 7520.350 AND 7520.351 FOR PLATES OF FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERS

8.8.2 COMPONENTS IDENTIFICA TION

The Support Stands code 7520.350 and 7520.351are used for impact tests on plates of fiber reinforced polymers according to the following standards:

- ASTM D 7136M, AIRBUS AITM 1.0010 (for code 7520.350).

- ASTM D 7136, BOEING BBS 7260, SACMA SRM2R-94 (for code 7520.351).

8.8.1 INTRODUCTION

Notes:

• The range of temperature endured by the clamps during the impact tests is -20 to 80 °C.

• For

non-instrumented tests (test controlled directly from the control box of the instru-

ment): the stands must be configured as “Adjustable height stand”;

• For

instrumented tests (test controlled through the software on PC): the stands must be configured on the “Visual Impact” program as “Fixed height stand” and with CAI/ Rebound method.

Support Stands codes 7520.350 and 7520.351

Pin (x 3) for specimen position

Specimen size for

code 7520.350

(plate 100 x 150 mm)

Fixture window: 75 x 125 mm (for code 7520.350); 3 x 5” (for code 7520.351)

Plate: size 300 x 300 mm, thickness 20 mm (for code 7520.350); size 12 x 12”, thickness 0.75” (for code 7520.351)

Clamp (x 4), manually operated. Adjust the clamp height through the exagonal nuts using two 8 mm open wrenches contemporarily.

Specimen size for code 7520.351 (plate 4 x 6”)

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Support Stand code 7520.350 / 7520.351 installed in the test chamber of CEAST 9340

8.8.3 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF THE SUPPORT STANDS

Clamping plate. (do not use it when the support stand is installed inside the chamber)

For disassembly/assembly of the support stands see the instructions of para. 8.6.1”Replacement of the Stand”.

Detail of Support Stand

code 7520.350

Detail of Support Stand

code 7520.351

Clamps position according to Airbus AITM 1.0010 Standard

Clamps position according to ASTM D 7136M Standard

Clamps position according to

ASTM D 7136, BOEING BSS 7260

Class 2, SACMA SRM 2R-94 Standards

Clamps position according to

BOEING BSS 7260

Class 1 Standard

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8.9 SPECIAL-PURPOSE TOOLING FOR IMP ACT TESTS ON PIPES

This tooling allows to carry out impact tests on pipes of thermoplastic materials according to the ASTM D-2444 standard.

8.9.1 INTRODUCTION

8.9.2 SUPPORTS

Fig. 1 - Pipe Support 90° code 7520.212 according to ASTM D-2444 standard for

pipes diameter 80 to160 mm (to be used together with the adjustable height support

code 7520.035)

Fig. 2 - Pipe Support 90° code 7520.210 according to ASTM D-2444 standard for

pipes diameter 25 to 65 mm (to be used together with the adjustable height support

code 7520.035)

Through hole for

striker passage

WARNING !

The support is unprovided of the through hole for the striker passage therefore avoid the impact of the striker against the support surface during the tests.

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