MTS Fundamental Pneumatic Grip Controller User Manual

MTS Fundamental™ Pneumatic Grip Controller

Manual Title

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Product Manual

be certain.

100-231-449 A

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MANUAL PART NUMBER PUBLICATION DATE

100-231-449 A January 2011

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Pneumatic Grip Controller

Contents Safety 4

Control Panel Identification 5
Installation 7
Operation 8
Maintenance 9
Specifications 10

The pneumatic grip controller provides open/close function, air pressure
regulation, and flow control for pneumatic grips.

For grip operation, the unit comes with a foot switch. The foot switch sequence is
user-selectable for adaptable and efficient specimen loading. The controller
comes with temperature-resistant Teflon tubing for grip connections.

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Safety

Safety

General Safety Precautions

This section provides information about safety issues that pertain to pneumatic
grip controllers in general and a definition for the graphical hazard labeling that
is affixed to your product.

When you prepare to operate the pneumatic grip controller, consider the
following:

• Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s

• Ensure the controller is off before connecting the pneumatic tubing.

• Always wear protective devices such as eye protectioin.

• Ensure air supply is properly filtered (see “Specifications” on page 10).

recommendations can result in unpredicatbale grip operation, which can
cause equipment damage or personal injury.

Hazard Placards

• Follow all precautions and safety information associated with you

pneumatic grips.

Hazard placards contain specific safety information and are affixed directly to the
system so they are plainly visible.

The following hazard action icons are used on MTS products. These icons
indicate recommended actions that will minimize the chance of personal injury or
equipment damage. They are typically placed on or near the area of concern.

They are intended to alert the user to actions that should be taken.

I

CON DESCRIPTION

General waring. Possible hazard(s) exists in
the vicinity where this icon is located. See
the manual for additional information.

Do not start, operation, or service pneumatic
grip controller until you read and understand
operator’s manual.

Failure to do so could result in serious
injury.

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